FORTUNEate and unFORTUNEate Person of the Day 1/4/10

FORTUNEate Person of the Day 1/4/10

Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves gave birth to a healthy, 7lb. 7oz beautiful baby girl, Vida Alves McConaughey on Sunday, Jan. 3rd at 12:13am.

The couple said, "Vida is Portuguese for 'life' and that's what God gave us this morning," McConaughey went on to explain on his site's blog, "Camila's recovering wonderfully and we are both truly honored to welcome this little lady into our family ... thanks for all your well wishes and prayers along the way. another blessed day. We give thanks. just keep livin, Matthew and Camila"

While Fortune Infinite is starting a new beginning with the new year, the McConaughey family is welcoming new life!!! Congratulations, and we at Fortune Infinite send our prayers and blessings to your family!!!

unFORTUNEate Person of the Day 1/4/10

Atlanta-based producer and songwriter Shawty Redd born Demetrius Stewart is best known for being Young Jeezy's go-to producer throughout the last three albums, as well as the writer and producer for Snoop Dogg's "Sexual Eruption", is awaiting arraignment in an Atlanta jail on murder suspicion. On January 1, 2010, Redd had company at his Georgia home today. The guests were associates of the producer, but verbal and physical threats ensued. The threatening party was subsequently shot and killed.

At approximately 5:30 pm EST, police reached the scene. Arrests, including Shawty Redd, were made. Shawty Redd has still not formally been accused of murder. That decision will be made after a meeting with his attorney and the Henry County District Attorney. During Redd's court appearance, Judge Brown explained the charges to the producer and held him on bond.

While Shawty Redd was entitled to have been represented by a court appointed attorney for his bond hearing, he decided that since his own attorney was not in town at the moment, he wanted his case postponed for another date. As a result, Magistrate Judge Brown rescheduled his bond hearing for January 12 in which case he must remain in custody until the hearing.

Talent in the hip-hop community suffers due to violence in the everyday lives of these artists. Whether it be jealousy, greed, or envy, we in the hip hop community suffer from genius talent being incarcerated due to violence. We wish the best of luck to Shawty Redd, and his friends and family, and though the story is untold we salute another hip-hop protege that stands victim to the justice system.

FORTUNEate and unFORTUNEate Person of the Day 12/17/09

FORTUNEate Person of the Day 12/17/09

Happy 23rd Birthday to NIF, one of Fortune Infinite's premier artist. It's rare these days to see young black men in the city make it past 21. You've been blessed to share another year on this Earth with those that love you. Stay motivated and keep pushing for greatness!!! Big Fortune Infinite Shout Out to NIF!!!!

unFORTUNEate Person of the Day 12/17/09

NFL wide receiver Chris Henry was tragically killed today after falling out the back of a pick up truck during a domestic dispute with his fiance. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Henry died at 6:36 a.m. Thursday. Henry was 26. Henry was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after being found on a residential road "apparently suffering life-threatening injuries," according to police. Police said a dispute began at a home about a half-mile away, and Henry jumped into the bed of the pickup truck as his fiancee was driving away from the residence. Police said at some point when she was driving, Henry "came out of the back of the vehicle."

"We knew him in a different way than his public persona," Bengals owner Mike Brown said of the player who was suspended five times during his career. "He had worked through the troubles in his life and had finally seemingly reached the point where everything was going to blossom. And he was going to have the future we all wanted for him. It's painful to us. We feel it in our hearts, and we will miss him."

Chris Henry leaves behind a his fiance, Loleini Tonga and three children. Fortune Infinite would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Chris Henry, his fiance, and his children, and may God watch over him and his family.

"Cold Chillin"

FORTUNEate and unFORTUNEate Person of the Day 12/14/09

FORTUNEate Person of the Day 12/14/09

Renee Patterson of of Marlboro, Maryland was given an early Christmas present after receiving a much needed kidney in part of the 26-person transplant effort, coordinated through Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center.This is one of the largest of such procedures ever completed in the U.S., where would be 13 donors and 13 recipients would be involved. Ms. Patterson is one of the recipients, who was diagnosed with kidney disease nine years ago. Ms. Patterson has been patiently waiting for a match, and was undergoing kidney dialysis to slow down her deteriorating kidney when she was told that a match had been found for her.

According to the Alliance for Paired Donation, many people who need kidney transplants have family members or friends willing to give a kidney, only to find out that their blood and tissue are not compatible with their intended recipient.

But now through these so-called paired kidney donation programs, offered by hospitals that specialize in transplantation, people who otherwise would remain ill or on dialysis are getting a new lease on life. In paired kidney donation, one incompatible donor/recipient pair, such as Patterson and Williams, are matched with another pair in the same situation, so that the donor of the first kidney gives to the recipient of the second, and vice versa. In larger kidney exchanges, donors and recipients are mixed and matched, giving more people the chance to obtain a new kidney.

Merry Christmas Ms.Patterson and we hope that everything works out well, and God blesses you with more love to spare on this Earth!!!

unFORTUNEate Person of the Day 12/14/09

Infamous Dancehall Artist Mark Anthony Myrie better known as Buju Banton is being held in Florida on cocaine trafficking charges. Banton was arrested December 10th after the Drug Enforcement agency captured him with 5 kilograms of cocaine. Banton is being charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a Class A controlled substance. Banton has enjoyed strong ties within the Hip Hop community. He has done collaborations with Ice Cube, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes and others to crossover into both the Pop and Hip Hop markets. Banton's latest album, Rasta Got Soul, is currently being nominated for a Grammy. Good luck getting through your charges Banton, and hold your head!!!

To those that know us and love us...Team Fortune Infinite would like to send our apologies for keeping you all out of the loop for the past few months...a lot of changes have occurred since we last posted but we are still chasing our goals...thank you for the continued support and the much needed love and be sure to stop by daily for the FORTUNEate and unFORTUNEate Person of the Day!!!

ALI PHATTZ of FORTUNE INFINITE on STREETSWEEPER RADIO with DJ KAYSLAY The Drama King, Shade 45 SIRIUS Satellite Radio

ALI PHATTZ of FORTUNE INFINITE on STREETSWEEPER RADIO with DJ KAYSLAY The Drama King, Shade 45 SIRIUS Satellite Radio

IN THE LAB WITH DONNIE DEE: Chillin' & Hit Makin'

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