It Bites When Karma Strikes

Note

All individuals subtly mentioned or implicated shall remain anonymous. Unless they wish to speak up.

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What's up, everyone? Peace to you and may you receive many blessings in your life. I know I have. Don't get me wrong, the life of a businessman has its ups and downs. Mostly downs. But pain subsides, and then comes relief. My relief has been upon me for some time now.

As I reflect on old times, I find myself sitting in a very comfortable spot compared to those who sought to ruin me. People tried to take my company from me. My baby. My precious diamond. I've told many people that this is more than just making money for me. It's more than just being able to tell people, “Hey, I've got an LLC! I'm a businessman, I'm a businessman! BUY MY SHIT!”...

It's more than that.

I tried to show others the right way. Or at least, what I assumed I knew to be the right way. Maybe I overestimated myself. Maybe I was too naive to see what was right in front of me. I only tried to pass on what I learned and was taught, so that my peers could rise along with me. And maybe, one day, sit at the same table as me. Now I have to watch them and toast from afar. No hard feelings. But there just wasn't enough effort. Not enough care. Not enough respect.

I'm no Don Dada. I'm no Corleone, no roughneck, or cutthroat. But I've been dogged and dragged through the sludge my whole life. I’m humble enough to admit when I don't have it all together and to ask for help. I helped those who I thought would return the favor. This was before I fully realized that the world doesn't owe you anything and that you have to create your own blessings. Be your own support. Your own Number One Fan. I gave people chances when no one else would even breathe in their direction. Mutual acquaintances turned into jealous haters.

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A particular person in question was one of my first artists to sign to TSE. Only he never actually signed, we were just using him as a test run. And he failed. So dropped, he got. It’s one thing to manage a half-decent rapper whose ego is a little further up the bar than it should be. But it’s a WHOLE other field to play on when you’re dealing with an artist who simply won’t listen…. That was the only issue between me and…we’ll call him Van McNilla. Nilla for short. Nilla thought he knew better and could do better but proceeded to prove both of those thoughts wrong by his own volition.

From bickering about album cover art to straight-up death threats over the phone…it’s safe to say that the business world truly is one of many experiences. I guess, such with life itself. But there’s just something about trying to build a profitable company and having to deal with people you thought you left behind back in high school. But no. People stay the same, yet the world progresses like it doesn't even pay us any mind. Nilla could’ve been our star artist. He had potential. Just about every person we’ve worked with, then fell out with, had potential to be something greater than what they were. 

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My “beef” with Nilla was short-lived. I threw out a cheeky diss that never got a response, yet the guy claims he pulled up to my city and looked around for me. I wish I could post the screenshots of this foolishness, but I've since moved on and had deleted them all. All good. The truth is revealed through the lies of sinners. I’m not religious but that just came to mind. It’s true. The more you let people be who they are, allowing them to talk and go as they please, the higher the chances of them slipping up and exposing themselves. It’s a game. You gotta learn how to play it.

I didn’t know how to play ‘cause no one taught me. Or if they did, I must not have been paying attention. Actually, I look at it like this…every situation, negative or positive, is supposed to test your character. Especially in a negative situation. We’re tested through life experiences so we can grow and elevate. But some don’t get that. And for a good while, I didn't get that myself. So I fell into toxic relationships and habits. Now I'm at the point where I find it hard to even socialize with people.

I’m kinda past the fear of ridicule or rejection that I had as a child but now it seems like socializing in general is just…exhausting. I don’t know if I missed an era of society or something (obviously, I did.), but it just feels like people are more exhausting to be around. This is kinda how I felt when Grovey had linked me up with a friend of his. I’m no longer in communication with this person, but they see me, and I see them. It’s funny that the one person who sought out to destroy your company is the same person who catches a deadly illness. I wish nothing on no one but…well, you read the title.

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Yet, throughout the entirety of that saga, because I don't see it continuing any time soon, I maintained peace and civility. I tried to understand things from other perspectives. I didn’t necessarily take sides until it was shown to me whose side it was assumed I was on. I was always down for Grovey and anyone else who’s down for me and True Soundz, but I kept out of it until my company was brought into the mix, then eventually me. I don’t know what kind of “fake mogul” couldn’t pay for his ex-President to catch out of state flights, and buy him cars to be able to get around. I don’t know how you can own my company when I’ve got receipts of my ownership dating back to high school…I’m…REALLY having trouble figuring out HOW you could compete with my company, yet steal our whole fuckin’ flow in your marketing…

Somebody's lying.

Now, that same person is bedridden. Much peace to them. For showing me how dirty business can really get. You know, it started like that. It started as big business between grown men with ambitions and huge faith in our G.O.D natural abilities. But no. People just have to be the bigger man in the worst way. The Big Dog. The Big Homie. The HNIC…. If you can’t share the glory with your people, then step aside and let the real ones do as they do. Let us work. Let us fucking cook. Keep those limiting beliefs and low vibrations to yourselves. That’s what I’ve said many times but now I’m done talking. Now I just listen and observe.

I wish things had gone for better and not worse, but what can you do, really? People are who they are and wicked spirits will possess anyone who’s weak enough for them to. I guess it’s true what the bible says; we wrestle not with flesh but with principalities in high places. Or something like that. Don’t judge me, I’ve got better books to read. This is the story of my life, though. And I can confidently say that although I still get baffled when some dogshit gets thrown my way, I’ve gotten much better at managing it. Instead of shoveling it, I’ll just pay someone else to do it. Ha. But really, I’m more at peace than I've ever been.

Particularly with my career. Life is life but my company is where I truly thrive and where all the magic happens. The Universe, Source, G.O.D, whatever you believe in…these forces put us through the roughest waters to see if we have the strength to keep ourselves from drowning. I’m not trying to get deep on y’all, I’m being serious. Because these same people that I’ve mentioned (kinda) in this blog, they could’ve really used words like these during those tumultuous moments of what was supposed to be the organization of a world class team of creative Black minds, now gone kaput…

But that’s why we take our battles, wins or losses, with stride. No one can tell you that you’re not in control of your destiny. How could they know? When they’re still stuck in a state of madness and confusion? Never let confused people drag you down with them. You’re better and smarter than that. Don’t let them play you for a fool. I feel you. I’ve been through it and dealt with all kinds of characters. People can be shitty and the world can be shitty but never let those small hurdles repel you from experiencing the beauty of the world as a whole. Because that’s the bigger picture. That’s the problem many of you biters, jealous snakes, envious thugs, and low frequency beings don't innerstand. That’s why you’re stuck in a lower dimension while I and my loved ones, company, and wealth continue to elevate beyond the stars.

Anyway….I’m tired. It’s almost 4 AM as I’m closing this out. I hope I don't have too many typos, or any at all, ‘cause I DON’T feel like proofreading this shit right now….fuck it, it’ll only take a minute. [UPDATE: I finished the typos :) - 10/22/2024]

P.E.A.C.E to the Gods and Goddesses of this gorgeous Planet. May you all receive many blessings and much prosperity. It’s a New World.

• Sincerely yours, Mr. Mogul 💎