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It's been a wild week for radio in Atlanta! Early in the week verything seemed just fine, but early Thursday, the rumor mill went crazy suggesting that the entire 107.9 staff was being let go. I figured the majority of that to be pure rumor, but you know your favorite BRiSON Crew had to get you the real scoop. After hours of calling around, I was able to reach Griff's camp. Of course, there is no truth to the entire staff being let go, but Radio One did decide to let the A-Team Morning Show go in exchange for the sydicated Ricky Smiley Show.

Check out the official statement from Griffy 2 Trillion, one of the former A-Team members. Griff is a cool dude that is on top of his comedy game right now, in fact, I booked him for the 1st Annual THUG Awards, and whether that show was a bust or not, Griff still had the crowd rolling in stitches. Peep the statement:

"The last 3 years and 6 months at Radio One have been a life changing
experience. I thank my spiritual Father for the friends that I've metand
worked with because I've learned so much and have grown as aperson here in
Atlanta. I'm excited about my future, I have a strongteam of people helping to
take me to new heights, and I will continueto make people laugh all over Atlanta
at events and comedy clubs,while serving the community through my foundation,
Positive Vibes.When I got home today, I read a book that said: 'On this day the
will of God is done in my life.' That was all the closure I needed."

I have to add something to this because this is an issue I can’t ignore. I am gonna coin the types of behaviors I am seeing lately as the HILLARY CLINTON effect! After watching the debates Tuesday, Barack reminded me of a very important point. You can go through the RIGHT situation and learn the WRONG lessons from it. In the debate he used this point to demonstrate that with all the backbiting and over examination of phrases and statements instead of focusing on the issues, that Hillary has simply learned to use the techniques she was affected by in the ‘90s and turn right around to apply them against Obama. Why do we always complain about HOW THINGS ARE, but then when we get into a position to change them, all we do is turn around and do the SAME THING WE COMPLAIN ABOUT to someone else? This makes no sense at all. I challenge those of you in the business that may have forgotten this to remember that just because things have been a certain way for years does NOT mean it has to stay this way. I left long before the reported shooting but I am not surprised at all that someone got shot in that event. Why? Because the promoters demonstrated by their actions that they only cared about making money, not taking care of the patrons who care enough to support your event. Sad because of course the media is now going to sensationalize the shooting and the undertone will be that BLACK EVENTS END IN VIOLENCE, even when the best of intentions are demonstrated. Shame on you AG Entertainment! Mr. Gidewon, I would hope that your mentor taught you more than just how to rape your customers for a buck.