PERCEPTION CHANGES

PERCEPTION CHANGES

January 30, 2022

One day I was listening to The Boy, (Drizzy Drake), I believe it was No Friends in the Industry, and I was like wow its crazy how menacing Drake sounds now. I remember when he was the bud of soft jokes, he may get those jokes still but its nowhere near how it was pre Nothing Was the Same. It had me thinking like man perception really changes.

Perception can be defined as “ a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression “. I vividly recall Drake’s original reception among rap fans. He was the loverboy way before CLB, but thats it, He was the guy who rapped extremely well but he was just a “soft guy” in his feelings. I never felt Drake was soft, if that’s the case everybody whoever made a R&B song is soft. People was letting his R&B side define him because that was extremely popular with women. So if you cater to women somehow you'‘re “soft”.

Anyways…

I believe perception started to changed for Drake starting with his 2015 release “If You’re Reading This Its Too Late”. Some may regard it as his best album and if it isn’t its definitely his most controversial release. As we all know, Drizzy’s pen was brought into question when Meek Mill exposed via twitter that Quentin Miller was the ghostwriter behind the most coveted singles on the project. Hip Hop purists were left flabbergasted, “oh no the boy didn’t write his raps for this album”, “how long has this going on???”, “is his 6pack even real"???!!”, by the way no one said that but pillars in the hip hop community were disappointed in the news. However, the real Drake fans did not give a single damn that he had help with his hits. We heard the demos, we were elated Quentin did not release the records as the main recording artist.

As most can recall when Meek called out Drake many thought it was the end of Aubrey Graham as we know it, and if this was to go into an audio world war, Meek and boisterous voice would surely come out the victor. What’s so ironic is, back in 2013 during our college days me and my roommates had a hypothetical argument about who would win in a battle, Drake or Meek Mill?

Me and one of my roommates instantly said Drake. My other roommate said Meek without a second thought and his reasoning was the same as any other rap fan, “Meek was a battle rapper this is what he do!!”. That mattered to me none beloved, I knew Drake is a perpetual student of the game and I recalled some spats he had during the Comeback Season era. I knew he would be more than ready but the world didn’t.

So Drake released Back to Back after the warning shot Charged Up and from this moment he began to look like the big bad wolf to me. Check it out, he drops Summer Sixteen which was basically a taunt for the first half of the song. Then he makes songs like Free Smoke, talking reckless saying anyone can get it. He gets so deep in his aggressive Drake rap bag people started rumors that he had XXXtentacion killed. And people supposedly had evidence! Wait… but this was just the guy everyone called soft but now people believe he’s capable of murdering bubbling rap stars.

It doesn’t make things better when he then drops a song called “Mob Ties” bragging about his “alleged” Houston street connections. It doesn’t stops there beloved, he gets on the 2019 song of the year, SICKO MODE and had everybody singing about driving down Ye’s block and shooting it up lmao! Oh you thought it was over??? No!! During the 2020 quarantine he dropped a viral tiktok inspired hit “Toosie Slide”. Everyone’s dancing but he spends the whole song basically talking about murdering someone and no one batted a eye! lmao.

So how did perception change from softest guy in the universe to 6God Badmon??! It’s quite simple actually,

I. CONSISTENCY

Image via HollywoodLife

Often first impressions are last impressions, meaning what someone first meet you as that’s how you are always perceived at them. If you was the square dude that wasn’t known for having money or being flashy but years later you turn into a flashy street guy, no one’s gonna think hey that’s “flashy street guy”. They’re going to think why is “square basic dude” trying to be “flashy street guy”.

The only way we’ll believe “flashy street guy” is who he is, is if he consistently shows us that. We gotta see you flashing more than a year or two, and its gotta be gradual, you just can’t pop up on the gram with a stick in your hand when you just had a Charles Darwin book in your hand. Boy go sit down!!

Drizzy didn’t just start popping up outta nowhere with more aggressiveness in his raps it was build up. He let us know in 2013 on Pound Cake/Paris Morton 2 “Screw all that happy to be here ish yall want me on”. He was being bold saying yall gon respect, when his respect was tested for the first time on a huge level with Meek he responded accordingly. Another thing his image changed, he wasn’t scrawny Degrassi drake. He got muscles and a beard and looked like he was capable of physical damage. So the progressive tough talk was easier to digest.

This went longer than I intended, but all in all I wanted to make my point that someone perception of you can change over time. Various factors must come into play first. It even happened in my own life but that is a story for another day.

Follow me on twitter @OnlyOneJaevonn

Visit gettothecorner.com

SOMETHING GOTTA BE SACRIFICED

SOMETHING GOTTA BE SACRIFICED

Ever tried to receive something in great in life? Can you recall a moment that you actually achieved something great without giving up something great? If you say you can, I guarantee what you accomplished wasn’t all that great because trust me something gotta be sacrificed. Let’s explore a few examples.

I. SOUL STONE

During the Marvel Cinematic Event, Avengers: Infinity War, the main antagonist Thanos was collecting what is known in the movie as the Infinity Stones. One of the stones Thanos need to collect is the Soul Stone. Now in order to acquire the soul stone, Thanos was required to sacrifice something he truly and dearly loved. It may be hard to picture a supervillain being capable of such a thing but Thanos isn’t your typical supervillain. He was a creature much capable of love.

In fact he sacrificed his greatest love, his adoptive daughter Gamora. He exchanged his daughter’s life to what he felt like was the greater good. He took something that meant the world to him to literally gain control of the entire world. All the other stones didn’t require such a grave action but the plan couldn’t be completed without that huge sacrifice.

II. GRANOLAH

In the Dragonball Super manga a new story arc has begun entitled the “Granolah the Survivor”. Granolah much like many other anime characters experienced a grave loss. His planet was destroyed under the direction of the tyrannous Frieza. Hell bent on revenge, Granolah becomes willing to do anything to exact vengeance on the wrathful emperor.

Granolah one day is made aware of the power of the Dragonballs, a magical set of orbs created by an alien race called Namekians that grants the wish of anyone who summons the dragon from the orbs. The set of Dragonballs Granolah used was only a two-set orb that was created by the namekians of his home planet. When summoned Granolah asked the dragon to become the strongest warrior in the universe. That was a wish obviously out of the dragon’s power but the dragon was willing to compromise.

The dragon granted Granolah access to all his potential power that would be normally obtained in 150 years, in a single instant! The great sacrifice only allowed him to have 3 remaining years left barring the fact he isn’t killed before then. Think about how bad you must want revenge when you’re literally willing to give up your life force to destroy another’s person life. A great sacrifice indeed!

III. ABRAHAM

In the Holy Bible, Abraham is promised great name and descendants from God himself. So When God told Abraham to sacrifice his son Issac, he had to be looking at God like “My dude this don’t make any sense”….”Sacrifice my son? Is you good?” However, Abraham had faith in God and didn’t bulge from the mission given to God. Right before Abraham was about to sacrifice his son he was stopped by an angel and a ram was sacrificed instead. So in exchange for a name that is known through history, (think of how we address God as the ‘God of Abraham’) Abraham had to almost sacrifice his son!

Although his son wasn’t sacrificed Abraham did sacrifice his son in his heart better yet he sacrificed his own will! Almost guarantee that anybody else in that position would’ve abandoned God’s plan and decided to keep their son! Keep in mind Abraham had his son at an old age and waited a while for a child! Who would want to sacrifice their son after that? Nevertheless Abraham adhered to God’s plan sacrificing his will in exchange to be the Father of Nations!

IV. CONCLUSION

So keep in mind the next time you’re itching to achieve greatness. Before you embark on your journey ask yourself what are you willing to sacrifice? Because to gain anything you have to lose something! Word to Mother B! lol

Follow Me on twitter @onlyonejaevonn

Visit gettothecorner.com

GOD ALWAYS HAVE YOU HEARING AND SEEING STUFF AT A CERTAIN TIME.

In life it feels like God lays out helpful tips at certain checkpoints in your life. Almost like a video game of some sorts. It’s akin to how you’ll reach a certain point in the video game and come across a box filled with goodies that will help you further in the game. During and after Law School I started to realize that God was allowing me to hear things at a certain time for a reason.

I. I HEARD THIS RIGHT ON TIME

First, I remember God allowing me to hear a conversation about a young lady needing to have a credit card. She didn’t have any money before our school refund hit and her apartment complex required the first month’s rent before she moved in. Low on her luck the young lady was told that she should probably apply for a credit card real quick to cover her expense. At that time it was just a random story amongst peers passing time between classes.

Soon after I was in a financially challenging predicament. After nearly coming with blows with one of my unruly roommates, I had to move in with my girlfriend temporarily. In the twilight of the semester with little to no funds, I didn’t even know how I would survive the next couple months. Suddenly I recalled the conversation with the young lady. I went to my credit union and requested a credit card. Thank God almighty I was approved and my financial woes were eliminated for the rest of that term. To this day I still have that credit card and its been assisting me in my fiscal responsibility.

II. I SAW THIS AT THE RIGHT TIME

One of my favorite activities is exercising. I love to exercise outside and get that sun radiating on me. I feel like Superman receiving from the sun gaining superpowers or something lol. One day I was returning from running and an Amazon Delivery man was trying to get into the backdoor. I opened up the door for the young brother but I thought to myself, “This is kinda odd Amazon deliveries usually come to the front”. However I shrugged it off and didn’t think nothing else of it.

Sure enough I put my prime account to use to order some storage for my art supplies ( I still need more its ridiculous beloved) and I was anxiously awaiting my package. I received a message saying my package was delivered but I did not see it out front. Now my apartment complex is pretty good when it come to theft issues, packages literally sat outside all day with no one touching them. I said “I no people ain’t starting to steal packages now”. I was stuck in confusion until I recalled seeing that Amazon driver on that running day. I hurried to the backdoor and lord behold there was my package! I was like man it really was meant for me to see my guy that day, I would’ve never thought to check here!

III. CONCLUSION

Pay attention to those conversations or occurrences that seem little in significance. Everything literally happen for a reason and the smallest thing from the past could be of great help to the biggest thing in your present!

Visit gettothecorner.com

Follow me on twittter @ onlyonejaevonn

PEOPLE GOTTA KNOW WHEN ITS THERE TIME

PEOPLE GOTTA KNOW WHEN ITS THERE TIME

If you haven’t heard the following name I’m about to mention, you must be under a rock next to Patrick Star. Yeah you know who I’m talking about, that boy Pooh Shiesty! Wooo that boy know he on fire. The latest star discovered by ATL legend, Gucci Mane, Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty been building a hell of a buzz leading up to his debut project, Shiesty Season. His album was number one on Apple Music before it was even released! Only 21 years, Pooh Shiesty is setting a path of greatness for himself as the next great southern rapper.

Him and BiG30 went crazy !

Pooh Shiesty is receiving all the attention he deserves but some people may disagree. Recently, Pooh Shiesty posted a young lady’s tweet that suggested Gucci Mane was showing favoritism towards Pooh Shiesty and was being neglectful to his other shining signee, Foogiano. Which brings me to my point, people gotta know when its there time!

When someone has the hot hand you have to feed them! Just like when a shooter is on a streak in basketball, you have to keep feeding him until he’s no longer hot. People particularly fans have to understand a little bit more how a successful label works, especially while someone like Gucci Mane is at the helm.

Every artist has a marketing plan. That plan includes but isn’t limited to: building buzz for the music, when it will be released, how it will be released, the finances needed to pull off the project successfully, etc.

When it comes to Pooh Shiesty, simply put its just divine timing. He’s been killing it, I knew the boy was the one when I first heard “Who is Him” a track by him and Gucci Mane. “1017 choppa gang we don’t do no attempts, hop out and slam him with this choppa like I’m shawn kemp”, when I first heard that I knew he was outta here. Pooh had great performances on both So Icy compilations plus the loosies with BIG30, he had all the buzz he needed that would make his project number one before its even released.

Guwop isn’t showing favoritism he’s putting wind behind an artist that’s been ready for takeoff. Gucci gifting Pooh Shiesty with a trackhawk Jeep (super fire btw) is just a manifestation of a reward for hardwork. Then to make this young lady’s point even more asinine, Foogiano currently has Pooh Shiesty’s project as his avi.

When someone in the crew is on fire, it is an obligation for everyone to get behind that person full throttle! If someone feels a way about a crew member getting shine, that person is effectively known as a HAM!!!

Watch 2real codee’s “Goodfella” today!

To bring things more locally, take me and my family for example. Right now my cousin, 2Real Codee, is scorching right now. A lot of our family does music, if any one of us felt a type of way about the shine my cousin is receiving then we would be effectively known as…..HAMS!!! Good thing we’re not, we’re doing the exact opposite, putting all of our energy behind cuz to help elevate him and keep his foot on the neck. That energy is reciprocated when its time for any of us to drop. When I dropped LONG MAY HE REIGN, it had the upmost support, its my most successful project yet. And anytime my cuz (WAV) is rising in. the ranks of producers we elevate and promote him. Whenever my brother drop we will be behind him as well.

So everybody gotta chill and quit being lames trying to cause dissension between successful crews. Showing love is not automatically favoritism its just appreciation that is well deserved.

Visit gettothecorner.com

Follow me on Twitter @onlyonejaevonn

LEAVE IT ON TOP

I. FORGOTTEN

Last year, I purchased a journal from Target for me to write down nothing positive things into it. I call it my positivity book. I literally only write positive things and express gratitude. I make it a habit now to re-read any passages and the only people I intend to allow to read it are my future children.

Rick Ross’ HURRICANES go purchase that.

I usually keep my journal on my coffee table, but after some re-cleaning it remained on the coffee table but its been under the Rozay book (Go cop that its good). Keeping it under that book, I realized weeks went passed without me writing in the journal. I’m like ok man I gotta intentionally get back to writing in this journal so then I figured out why I haven’t been writing in it as much.

II. KEEP IMPORTANT THINGS ON TOP

I soon realized I wasn’t writing in the journal as often because the journal wasn’t in my sight everyday. I started putting the journal back on top and I was back writing like my usual self. So when you have tasks that are important to you keep in plain sight! At the top of the list! Because its outta sight outta mind if you don’t !

WE MUST BE CONSCIOUS OF WHAT WE MAKE COOL

WE MUST BE CONSCIOUS OF WHAT WE MAKE COOL

Its no secret that hip hop is the most influential genre/culture in the world. It impacts every aspect of living from fashion to the automobile industry and everything in between. I was watching the video for Jeezy’s “Almighty Black Dollar ft Rick Ross” and he had some bars slamming non-black owned lyrics. After seeing that it made me think about the connection of alcohol and hip hop and what made certain spirits so cool.

I. I’LL BE DAMNED IF I DRINK BELVEDERE WHILE PUFF GOT CÎROC

HOV said these lyrics from the standout track “Family Feud” from the 2017 release “4:44”. Its crazy to see Hov get to this point, if you know the history with him and the world of spirits. During the earlier days of his career, you could hear and see a constant unofficial endorsement of Cristal. It was Cristal this Cristal that, until the owner of Cristal said some disparaging racist remarks. After that HOV made a declaration to not support Cristal again.

Other people followed suit yet you still see some artists drink Cristal…to this day. The question is why? Especially if most of them is privy to the racist remarks made.

II. ARTISTS HAVE TO LIVE OUT WHAT THEY LOOKED UP TO

As I stated earlier, hip hop is the most influential thing in the world. So of course the influence permeates in upcoming hip hop acts. From the Lyrics to the Image, part of an artist come up is being to live out things they saw growing up. So it made me realized the new artists are gonna live out what they aspired to at least once.

The first thing I thought about was lyrics by local Detroit cult classic rap group, Doughboyz Cashout. Its no secret they were inspired by the even more classic rap group, Streetlordz and the streetlordz had hella lyrics referencing Cristal so its no surprise that DBC would pop up in their videos with Cristal as well.

To Bring it to a more national level, I even remember when Rocky first came out in 2011, I was seeing him in his video with Cristal and it was clear he had an extreme 90s influence on his music.

You can’t fault artists for promoting the Cristal image because it was associated with legendary moments in life. However once those moments are felt you do notice the artists quickly abandon that aspiration they had and move on to something different. You don’t see Rocky or DBC talking about no damn Cristal anymore. Its just don’t hit as hard once you already did it.

III. WHY WE MUST BE CONSCIOUS

A person can’t get over something they put on a pedestal until they experience what they put on a pedestal and realize that its not as hype as they thought it was. We have to be conscious of what we make cool from the beginning so we won’t start a cycle of b.s. Older experienced+respected street dudes can tell the youngins the streets isn’t worth it, but the youngins still want to have their own experiences and its hard to listen when the OG made the street life seems so appealing and worth the risk.

So if we start in the beginning to be conscious of what we elevate in the culture we can alleviate the dumb stuff at a much rapid rate and we can focus on elevating instead of waiting each generation to grow up and then proceed with the growth.

Visit gettothecorner.com

Follow on twitter @onlyonejaevonn

SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA PULL UP

SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA PULL UP

One Day I was planning to get my bi-weekly haircut and I went to text my barber. (If you know you know I usually go with a female barber, but due to the pandemic she refuse to cut, but this barber still crispy).

My barber don’t usually respond quick but this was taking longer as usual and I was like “Dang I need this cut at this time because I’m not trying to wait a million years for clippers to grace my skull”.

Even though he ain’t respond I still pulled up to the shop at the time I scheduled and was able to get cut at that time, that made me realized “sometimes you just gotta pull up”.

Pulling up in life is simply being direct, going straight to it. Sometimes in life you try to make all these plans and provisions, while these are good. sometimes you just gotta go big and get straight to it.

If I would’ve relied on that text I would’ve been like “alr I’ll try again the next day” or I could’ve taken the non-response personal and been like “man I’m bout to go to somebody else” and just played myself out of cut.

Instead I decided to just go straight to it and show up like I originally planned on too. That’s how you gotta do in life, you got a plan, a little hitch go in your plan, you don’t get defensive or contemplate a zillion years, you stick to your guns and just go get it.

Gotta pull up on your goals or wait for the universe to respond and trust me the universe is not responding to you because you not even willing to go get it.

Visit gettothecorner.com

Follow me on twitter @onlyonejaevonn

THE JELLY DONUT: UNWANTED SURPRISE

Everyone Loves Surprise Right?

Ewwww

Ok lets get it out the way. I HATE JELLY DONUTS. They’re disgusting and should never been in existence. You bite into it thinking its just a regular donut and then, BOOM, a splash of filthy jam sneaks in your mouth. (Yes I know that sentence needs a major pause). But Jelly Donuts isn’t the point of this article, the point of this article is what the Jelly Donut represents, an unwanted surprise.

I realized so much in why I hate the jelly donut is because the jelly is unexpected, you don’t see it coming. In Life, no one wants to get caught off guard. Think about being spooked or your total coming up to more than you expect, the jelly is the unwanted surprise in life that you could probably be do without.

People can be a jelly donut as well. They can have a spectacular exterior. They’re glazed, hot, just the right size, super fresh and as soon as you take a bite, you get hit with the worst surprise ever. You found they’ve been hiding children or just flat out lame, whatever they turn out to be, its not what YOU expected and that’s the problem!

So much like how I would like the donut I choose to consume to be consistent in appearances, I expect the same from the circumstances/people in my life. It makes one wonder, is that too much to ask for?

Visit gettothecorner.com

Follow me on twitter @onlyonejaevonn

WE’LL HEAR WHAT YOU SAY IF...

WE’LL HEAR WHAT YOU SAY IF...

Recently one of the world’s most beloved video games dropped its polished reimagining for fans worldwide to gawk over.

That’s right, Final Fantasy VII Remake, have finally released after all these years. With stunning graphics, reimagined gameplay, and a story that’s sure to pull your heart strings, it’s no wonder fans are itching to play this game.

I want to play this game so damn bad but I still haven’t bought a PS4, so I went to YouTube to watch gameplay.

That’s when I got sucked into watching someone else play the game in its entirety step by step and I love it.

Some people can’t understand how others can watch someone else playa an entire video game. 

Well here’s how..

I. VALUABLE COMMENTARY

When I watch theradbrad’s videos it is worthwhile because of the commentary. He always walk you through his process in approaching the game, tell mini stories, and give a lot of background context to a game I never played before.

I went to watch other gameplay videos because I couldn’t wait to see what happens next and I just couldn’t do it. The other vid had no talking and it didn’t make me feel connected to the game at all.

Sure the whole point of the video is to see the game, but theradbrad’s commentary provided an invaluable experience.

Which is why I won’t know what happens in the game until he makes a video showing it first.

II. YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Just like theradbrad, you can use your voice in a natural way to cultivate an audience. Use your voice for things you are passionate about and try to incorporate some of your personal life  into the mix.

Theradbrad, speaks about how the game differs from the original when he played and give stories about how it was as a ten year old to play such a massive game.

Whatever your topic is you have to let your audience feel connected to you. Stick to the facts, inject some humor, and most of all have fun.

You may not reach a gazillion subscribers but I can assure you, you will have people in love with your content dying for the next piece you decide to release.

Visit gettothecorner.com

Follow me on Twitter @onlyonejaevonn

WE NEED MORE OF THIS !

WE NEED MORE OF THIS !

Yesterday, an ASTRONOMICAL event went down, yes pun intended.

Listen to “The Scotts” by The Scotts (Travis Scott x Kid Cudi )

https://tidal.com/browse/track/138678361

If you haven’t heard Travis Scott held a virtual concert within the popular video game, Fortnite. 

I’m sure you heard of it before, you or some kid in your family plays it for an ungodly amount of hours.

Seriously put it down for a bit!

Anyways, this concert carried on in true Laflame fashion. Flames everywhere, raging character models, and even new music w/ Kid Cudi (Goooo Cudi!).

After seeing this event take place, I instantly thought to myself “We need more of this”.

Here’s the thing though it can’t be corny and must feel organic.

I. WHY THE TRAVIS X FORTNITE CONCERT WORKED

Travis Scott and Fortnite worked because they’ve collaborated before. 

More so, Fortnite’s over the top world fits with the grandiose theme of Travis’ latest release Astroworld.

It was the perfect mix between two powerhouse brands.

Not to mention the timing was impeccable we are in a pandemic for crying out loud.

II.  THE FUTURE OF VIDEO GAME CONCERTS

I would like to see more virtual concerts but they must fit the artists.

Maybe someone can do a concert in Animal Crossing or even Grand Theft Auto.

Whatever the game is as long it’s an organic fit between the artists and the video game titles this could be a new frontier that can change concert attendance forever.

SHOP.TRAVISSCOTT.COM

Monetization wouldn’t be a problem either. The event should be free but do as Travis Scott and release specific merchandise that is tailored to the concert experience. 

Make it limited and a surprise drop, you’ll have impulse shoppers and devoted advocates spending millions in no time. 

The gaming and music industry just hit it big!

Visit gettothecorner.com

Follow on Twitter @onlyonejaevonn

HOW COVID-19 MAY AFFECT FUTURE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

HOW COVID-19 MAY AFFECT FUTURE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

By now, you’ve been affected by the world spread phenomenon of COVID-19 ,known throughout the world as Coronavirus. 

Coronavirus have impacted all of America, leaving many people out of work, not knowing where the next dollar may come from, and anxiously waiting for a Government check.

During this meltdown I thought about how would this impact future contracts with freelancers and businesses.

I. PANDEMIC CLAUSE

I can imagine after things go back to “normal”, people will want contract drafters to specify stipulations that will take place if another pandemic is in effect.

I can anticipate people would want things such as payment obligations, deadline extensions, or a complete void if pandemic prevents the obligations from being carried out.

You can also expect employees wanting businesses to have emergency funds in place or work from home conditions that will not negatively impact their pay.

II. PARTIES’ HEALTH

Without our health we are extremely limited in what we can accomplish. Hence the term “Health is Wealth”.

Follow my art page on instagram.com/the__corner

I would also anticipate seeing language such as “ as long as parties are within reasonable health” and things of that nature.

Health will become such a focal point because after all this no one wants to work with anyone who is sick.

The slightest cough could send a room into a frenzy.

So parties would want to ensure health is the main priority so that any obligations that must be met will be met with a clear & sound mind and as much good physical health as possible.

III. ALL IN ALL

The Coronavirus is still running rampant throughout the world, devouring anyone who isn’t careful of its cobra clutches.

It is important we remain safe and prayed up.

When we are blessed to engage back in business, we should make sure all i’s are dotted and all our t’s are crossed, making sure we are aren’t caught off guard by a national pandemic like this again.

Follow on twitter, @onlyonejaevonn

Visit gettothecorner.com

SHOULD HAVE APPRECIATED IT

SHOULD HAVE APPRECIATED IT

 With the recent scare of COVID-19 (infamously known as the “corona virus” ) running rampant, we’re being shown a side we always knew about humanity.

We always known people take things for granted and go crazy when they realize it shouldn’t be taken for granted anymore.

People homes should’ve been filled with basic necessities.

Hands should’ve been washed, an emergency food fund should always be at the forefront of the mind, basic preparedness was always needed.

But now people’s fear have drove them to shop like crazy, frantically getting whatever items are left.

Just like earlier this year with Kobe’s tragic passing.

Only the few that recognized the greatness in Kobe apparel was already hipped to the classics Nike & Adidas produces.

But what happened when he died?

You guessed it..prices surged thru the roof!!

Shoes that were once $120 going for $1500,

Kobe gear was always readily available, people always knew he was a Goat, why was the appreciation taken for granted.

It’s an age old question that get tiresome to answer but always need to be addressed.

Obviously we should appreciate things more before they become scare and that starts by living with gratitude.

When we’re grateful to live life and see greatness we appreciate them different.

I’m grateful to witness a run like Lebron’s so I purchase his sneakers and make items inspired by him that shows my gratitude.

I’m appreciative of God placing me in this flesh so I try to honor it by treating it like a temple.

Keeping it clean, eating a certain, and protecting my mind at all costs.

If we learn to move different, when things get dire we won’t turn into scoundrel we can move on with proper adjustment because we’ve prepared and didn’t take this life for granted.

Follow on Twitter @onlyonejaevonn 

Visit gettothecorner.com