Happy Birthday Earvin "Magic" Johnson

“Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates” - Earvin “Magic” Johnson

(Earvin “Magic” Johnson)

Earvin “Magic” Johnson was born on August 14th, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan, USA. As a young child Johnson loved basketball and his favorite player was Bill Russell.

(Johnson as a young child)

Johnson was on his high school basketball team. He changed high schools from a predominantly Black school to a predominantly White school where he faced a lot of racism while attending it. At 15 years old he got the nickname “Magic”.

(Johnson in high school)

After graduating high school Johnson attended Michigan State University.

(Johnson in college)

Also during this time he started his rivalry with other basketball player Larry Bird.

(Johnson (Left) and Larry Bird (Right))

In 1979 he was drafted into the NBA by the Los Angeles Lakers.

(Johnson in 1979)

In 1980 the Lakers won the NBA championship. Johnson won the Finals MVP award. In 1981 he missed 45 games due to torn cartilage in his left knee. Johnson then signed a 25 year, $25 million contract with the Lakers. In 1982 the Lakers won the NBA championship and Johnson won the Finals MVP award.

(Johnson in 1982)

In 1984 Johnson became friends with his rival Larry Bird. In 1985 the Lakers won the NBA championship. Also in 1985 Johnson created a charity event called “A Midsummer Night’s Magic”.

(Johnson in 1985)

In 1986 he won the Season MVP award. The Lakers won the 1986 NBA championship. Johnson won the Finals MVP award.

(Johnson in 1986)

In 1988 the Lakers won the NBA championship. In 1989 Johnson won the Season MVP award. Johnson also won the Finals MVP award.

(Johnson in 1989)

In 1991 Johnson found out that he was HIV positive. Also in 1991 Johnson made the “Magic Johnson Foundation”.

(Johnson in 1991)

Also in 1991 Johnson married Earlitha Kelly. In 1992 Johnson won the All Star MVP award. Also in 1992 Johnson was apart of the USA basketball team called “The Dream Team”. The Dream Team won Gold at the Olympics.

(The Dream Team)

In 1994 Johnson became coach of the Lakers. He then left the same year then bought 5% of the team. In 1996 he returned to playing for the Lakers.

(Johnson in 1996)

In 1997 he officially retired. In 1998 he hosted a talk show called “The Magic Hour”. In 1999 Johnson joined a swedish basketball team. Also in 1999 he was the main speaker for the UN’s World AIDS day.

(Johnson in 1999)

In 2000 he started a record label called “Magic Johnson Music”. In 2002 he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

(Johnson in 2002)

In 2006 he created a contract food service. In 2007 Johnson supported Hillary Clinton in her campaign for president. In 2008 he became an ESPN studio analyst. In 2010 Johnson and a few other basketball players played basketball with Barack Obama.

(Johnson (Left) and Barack Obama (Right))

Also in 2010 Johnson sold his share of the Lakers. In 2012 Johnson owned a share of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2014 he bought shares of the Los Angeles Sparks. Also in 2014 he bought shares of the Los Angeles Football Club. In 2015 he supported Hillary Clinton in her campaign.

(Johnson in 2015)

In 2016 He hosted a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. In 2017 Johnson replaced Jim Buss as the president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. (Johnson in 2017)

Today he turns 58 years old and we would all like to say happy birthday Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

Videos of Earvin “Magic” Johnson

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUZJsJTA6M4   “1979 NCAA Finals - Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson [Opening]”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjZnhecZ8Fk  “Magic Johnson's 1st Game as NBA Player”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hyo1ugJ0IU  “Magic Johnson 1980 Finals: 42pts, Gm 6 vs. 76ers”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u4tMGzhutk  “Kareem (23-7-5) & Magic (10-14-9) 1982 Finals Gm 1 vs. Sixers - Showtime Clinic”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgsTTGUyCX8  “Magic Johnson: 1986-87 MVP Presentation”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r8IehGHjwY  “Magic Johnson 1988: 29pts, 11rebs & 19asts vs. Atlanta Hawks”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSfy4AhDDnw  “Magic Johnson announces retirement Nov 7, 1991”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhU1Lbjl2DQ  “Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Patrick Ewing & Co - Dream Team Highlights - Barcelona 1992 Olympics”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrpUbY_iYqw  “MAGIC is BACK!! Bulls @ Lakers 1996”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad9UqapGC7o  “Earvin "Magic" Johnson's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9BH7C49WEI  “An Interview with Magic Johnson”

Happy Birthday Flavor Flav

“If anyone wants to know what the definition of 'dope' means, it's: 'Definition of Public Enemy'” - Flavor Flav

(Flavor Flav)

Flavor Flav was born as William Drayton Jr. on March 16th, 1959 in Roosevelt, New York, USA. At 5 years old Drayton learned to teach himself piano. He sang in the youth choir at his church and mastered the piano, drums, and guitar at an early age. Drayton is proficient in 15 instruments. By the time Drayton was in the 11th grade he had been in and out of jail for robbery and burglary. In 1978 Drayton graduated from culinary school and cooked in several restaurants. While attending Adelphi University he met Charles Ridenhour (Chuck D). While in college Drayton took on the name Flavor Flav. Flavor Flav and Chuck D began rapping together on Chuck D’s radio show.

(Flavor Flav (Left) and Chuck D (Right))

Flavor Flav then became a part of Chuck D’s rap group, Public Enemy. In 1984, the group released a track, "Public Enemy #1". In 1986 the group was signed to Def Jam Records. Flavor Flav served as the hype man of the group. The group gained much wider fame with their 1988 album, “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back”, which went double platinum. By 1989 the group became hip hop superstars.

(Public Enemy)

Flavor Flav’s attire of big hats and glasses and a normal sized clock dangling from his neck got fans excited and brought some comedy to the group. In 1990 Flavor Flav released his first solo single “911 Is A Joke”.

(Flavor Flav in 1990)

In 1991 Flavor Flav went to jail for 30 days for beating his girlfriend. In 1993 Flavor Flav went to jail for 90 days for shooting at his neighbor. Also in 1993 he was charged with domestic violence, cocaine and marijuana charges. Flavor Flav was then checked into a rehab center. In 1997 Flavor Flav re entered rehab after his father’s death. In 2002 Flavor Flav spent nine weeks in Rikers Island jail for driving with a suspended license, numerous parking tickets, and tardiness for probation appointments.

(Flavor Flav in 2002)

In 2003 Flavor Flav moved to Los Angeles, CA. In 2006 Flavor Flav released his 1st solo album, “Hollywood”. Also in 2006 Flavor Flav’ reality show Flavor of Love aired.

(Flavor Flav in 2006)

In 2007 The Comedy Central roast of Flavor Flav aired, which featured  Snoop Dogg, Brigitte Nielsen, Jimmy Kimmel, Carrot Top, Lisa Lampanelli, Ice-T, Jeff Ross, Katt Williams, Patton Oswalt, Greg Giraldo, and Sommore. Flavor of Love was cancelled in 2008. In 2011, Flav partnered with Nick Cimino to open Flav's Fried Chicken in Clinton, IA. The restaurant closed 4 months after opening. Also in 2011 Flavor Flav was arrested on four outstanding misdemeanor warrants for various driving offenses. Flavor Flav’s House of Flavor in Las Vegas,NV opened in March of 2012.

(Flavor Flav in 2012)

Flavor Flav opened a franchise known as Flavor Flav's Chicken & Ribs, which opened December 21st, 2012 in Sterling Heights, MI. Also in 2012 Flavor Flav was jailed in Las Vegas on felony charges. Flavor Flav’s restaurant then closed in 2013 due to payment issues. In 2013 Flavor Flav along with the rest of Public Enemy was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

(Public Enemy being inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)

In 2015 Flavor Flav was arrested on charges including speeding and driving under the influence.

(Flavor Flav in 2015)

Today is his 58th birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday Flavor Flav.

Albums by Flavor Flav

• “Hollywood” (2006)

Videos of Flavor Flav

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPNK0VspQ0M  “Public Enemy - 911 is a Joke (1990)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3iBlll7mfY  “Public Enemy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013 legendado”  
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eBGuTwP7dM  “The Eric Andre Show - Flavor Flav Interview (S04E08)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBlMrGgpwXE  “Public Enemy - Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfGPQIDxA1A  “Flavor Flav longest "Yeah boy" ever!”

Happy Birthday Earvin "Magic" Johnson

“Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates” - Earvin “Magic” Johnson

(Earvin “Magic” Johnson)

Earvin “Magic” Johnson was born on August 14th, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan, USA. As a young child Johnson loved basketball and his favorite player was Bill Russell.

(Johnson as a young child)

Johnson was on his high school basketball team. He changed high schools from a predominantly Black school to a predominantly White school where he faced a lot of racism while attending it. At 15 years old he got the nickname “Magic”.

(Johnson in high school)

After graduating high school Johnson attended Michigan State University.

(Johnson in college)

Also during this time he started his rivalry with other basketball player Larry Bird.

(Johnson (Left) and Larry Bird (Right))

In 1979 he was drafted into the NBA by the Los Angeles Lakers.

(Johnson in 1979)

In 1980 the Lakers won the NBA championship. Johnson won the Finals MVP award. In 1981 he missed 45 games due to torn cartilage in his left knee. Johnson then signed a 25 year, $25 million contract with the Lakers. In 1982 the Lakers won the NBA championship and Johnson won the Finals MVP award.

(Johnson in 1982)

In 1984 Johnson became friends with his rival Larry Bird. In 1985 the Lakers won the NBA championship. Also in 1985 Johnson created a charity event called “A Midsummer Night’s Magic”.

(Johnson in 1985)

In 1986 he won the Season MVP award. The Lakers won the 1986 NBA championship. Johnson won the Finals MVP award.

(Johnson in 1986)

In 1988 the Lakers won the NBA championship. In 1989 Johnson won the Season MVP award. Johnson also won the Finals MVP award.

(Johnson in 1989)

In 1991 Johnson found out that he was HIV positive. Also in 1991 Johnson made the “Magic Johnson Foundation”.

(Johnson in 1991)

Also in 1991 Johnson married Earlitha Kelly. In 1992 Johnson won the All Star MVP award. Also in 1992 Johnson was apart of the USA basketball team called “The Dream Team”. The Dream Team won Gold at the Olympics.

(The Dream Team)

In 1994 Johnson became coach of the Lakers. He then left the same year then bought 5% of the team. In 1996 he returned to playing for the Lakers.

(Johnson in 1996)

In 1997 he officially retired. In 1998 he hosted a talk show called “The Magic Hour”. In 1999 Johnson joined a swedish basketball team. Also in 1999 he was the main speaker for the UN’s World AIDS day.

(Johnson in 1999)

In 2000 he started a record label called “Magic Johnson Music”. In 2002 he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

(Johnson in 2002)

In 2006 he created a contract food service. In 2007 Johnson supported Hillary Clinton in her campaign for president. In 2008 he became an ESPN studio analyst. In 2010 Johnson and a few other basketball players played basketball with Barack Obama.

(Johnson (Left) and Barack Obama (Right))

Also in 2010 Johnson sold his share of the Lakers. In 2012 Johnson owned a share of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2014 he bought shares of the Los Angeles Sparks. Also in 2014 he bought shares of the Los Angeles Football Club. In 2015 he supported Hillary Clinton in her campaign.

(Johnson in 2015)

Today he turns 57 years old and we would all like to say happy birthday Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

Videos of Earvin “Magic” Johnson

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUZJsJTA6M4   “1979 NCAA Finals - Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson [Opening]”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjZnhecZ8Fk  “Magic Johnson's 1st Game as NBA Player”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hyo1ugJ0IU  “Magic Johnson 1980 Finals: 42pts, Gm 6 vs. 76ers”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYN-SRO7ESc  “Kareem (23-7-5) & Magic (10-14-9) 1982 Finals Gm 1 vs. Sixers - Showtime Clinic”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgsTTGUyCX8  “Magic Johnson: 1986-87 MVP Presentation”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r8IehGHjwY  “Magic Johnson 1988: 29pts, 11rebs & 19asts vs. Atlanta Hawks”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSfy4AhDDnw  “Magic Johnson announces retirement Nov 7, 1991”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhU1Lbjl2DQ  “Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Patrick Ewing & Co - Dream Team Highlights - Barcelona 1992 Olympics”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrpUbY_iYqw  “MAGIC is BACK!! Bulls @ Lakers 1996”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad9UqapGC7o  “Earvin "Magic" Johnson's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BIIo7wxWnE  “Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson Greeted by Obama”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9BH7C49WEI  “An Interview with Magic Johnson”

(P.S. sorry for the late post)

Happy Birthday Flavor Flav

“If anyone wants to know what the definition of 'dope' means, it's: 'Definition of Public Enemy'” - Flavor Flav

(Flavor Flav)

Flavor Flav was born as William Drayton Jr. on March 16th, 1959 in Roosevelt, New York, USA. At 5 years old Drayton learned to teach himself piano. He sang in the youth choir at his church and mastered the piano, drums, and guitar at an early age. Drayton is proficient in 15 instruments. By the time Drayton was in the 11th grade he had been in and out of jail for robbery and burglary. In 1978 Drayton graduated from culinary school and cooked in several restaurants. While attending Adelphi University he met Charles Ridenhour (Chuck D). While in college Drayton took on the name Flavor Flav. Flavor Flav and Chuck D began rapping together on Chuck D’s radio show.

(Flavor Flav (Left) and Chuck D (Right))

Flavor Flav then became a part of Chuck D’s rap group, Public Enemy. In 1984, the group released a track, "Public Enemy #1". In 1986 the group was signed to Def Jam Records. Flavor Flav served as the hype man of the group. The group gained much wider fame with their 1988 album, “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back”, which went double platinum. By 1989 the group became hip hop superstars.

(Public Enemy)

Flavor Flav’s attire of big hats and glasses and a normal sized clock dangling from his neck got fans excited and brought some comedy to the group. In 1990 Flavor Flav released his first solo single “911 Is A Joke”.

(Flavor Flav in 1990)

In 1991 Flavor Flav went to jail for 30 days for beating his girlfriend. In 1993 Flavor Flav went to jail for 90 days for shooting at his neighbor. Also in 1993 he was charged with domestic violence, cocaine and marijuana charges. Flavor Flav was then checked into a rehab center. In 1997 Flavor Flav re entered rehab after his father’s death. In 2002 Flavor Flav spent nine weeks in Rikers Island jail for driving with a suspended license, numerous parking tickets, and tardiness for probation appointments.

(Flavor Flav’s 2002 mugshot)

In 2003 Flavor Flav moved to Los Angeles, CA. In 2006 Flavor Flav released his 1st solo album, “Hollywood”. Also in 2006 Flavor Flav’ reality show Flavor of Love aired.

(Flavor Flav on his TV show)

In 2007 The Comedy Central roast of Flavor Flav aired, which featured  Snoop Dogg, Brigitte Nielsen, Jimmy Kimmel, Carrot Top, Lisa Lampanelli, Ice-T, Jeff Ross, Katt Williams, Patton Oswalt, Greg Giraldo, and Sommore. Flavor of Love was cancelled in 2008. In 2011, Flav partnered with Nick Cimino to open Flav's Fried Chicken in Clinton, IA. The restaurant closed 4 months after opening. Also in 2011 Flavor Flav was arrested on four outstanding misdemeanor warrants for various driving offenses. Flavor Flav’s House of Flavor in Las Vegas,NV opened in March of 2012.

(Flavor Flav at his restaurant)

Flavor Flav opened a franchise known as Flavor Flav's Chicken & Ribs, which opened December 21st, 2012 in Sterling Heights, MI. Also in 2012 Flavor Flav was jailed in Las Vegas on felony charges. Flavor Flav’s restaurant then closed in 2013 due to payment issues. In 2013 Flavor Flav along with the rest of Public Enemy was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

(Public Enemy being inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)

In 2015 Flavor Flav was arrested on charges including speeding and driving under the influence.

(Flavor Flav in 2015)

Today is his 57th birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday Flavor Flav.

Albums by Flavor Flav

• “Hollywood” (2006)

Videos of Flavor Flav

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPNK0VspQ0M  “Public Enemy - 911 is a Joke (1990)”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3iBlll7mfY  “Public Enemy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013 legendado”  

 

 

(P.S. Sorry for the late post)