@BlockTopickz The funniest thing in the world is that there is maybe no one in Rap Media who has been more in Ross’s corner than Mal. That dude said Ross is better at rapping than 50 Cent. He was a real fan and supporter for Ross, and now look at what happened
“I think this is just the start, of something I hope to be legendary…eventually history….There will be a day that I fall..everybody falls” - Drake 2010
@KingKuro215 It was so much more sinister brother... one of them has been dating a high ranking member of TDE and goes online to show proof of DV injuries allegedly from him
I just had the craziest experience at the airport.
We are about to board a flight to Atlanta when the pilot from the incoming plane walks out of the jetway. Guy is probably late 50s, salt and pepper hair, military look. The kind of pilot you instantly feel good about seeing on your flight.
Pilot walks over to the counter, gets on the PA system, and starts addressing everyone. “Folks, I’ve been doing this a long time. Flying one of these jets is easy. The hard part is looking at 130 people and telling them their flight is going to be delayed.”
Audible groans throughout the boarding gate. Most people here are flying to Atlanta as a layover before another flight. 130 people just had their day become a complete mess.
The pilot goes on. “I get it, trust me. But here’s the deal: During our landing, we had a small mechanical issue. I’m not your pilot for the next leg, but I don’t feel confident the jet’s safe to fly until we have a mechanical team look it over, and I don’t feel comfortable asking the next pilots to fly you guys until we get confirmation.”
He points at the agents next to him behind the counter: “Now, none of this is the agents’ fault. Please be kind to them. I’m the one who made this decision, not them, so any inconvenience you experience is my fault. Just please know that I don’t do this lightly, and I’m only doing it because I believe it’s in the best interests of everyone’s safety.”
Now this is where the story gets crazy. The pilot puts the microphone down, grabs his suitcase, and all the people in the gate…
Start clapping.
I’m not joking, everyone starts clapping for the guy. 130 people who just had their travel plans ruined give an ovation to the guy who made the decision and delivered the message.
All because he addressed them with decency and transparency, took ownership of the decision, made it clear that it was necessary, and explained why it was in everyone’s best interest.
It’s honestly one of the best examples of strong communication—of strong leadership, for that matter—that I’ve seen in a long time.
@Delta, whoever your Atlanta to Wichita pilot was this morning, he’s one of the good ones. Please tell him the delayed passengers of flight 1637 appreciate what he did.
Eddie Ray Hill Jr. lost his life trying to protect a female coworker during a domestic violence situation involving her estranged husband. The husband showed up at her workplace, Eddie stepped in to help, and he was shot to death. The husband then injured his wife before taking his own life.
Stories like Eddie’s do not get enough attention. He was someone’s son, father, brother, and friend. Too often, men risk their lives stepping into dangerous situations without knowing the full history, the threats involved, or whether weapons are present. In this case, the husband was reportedly a convicted murderer out on parole. This is why I constantly tell men to be cautious when intervening in domestic disputes. You may think you are helping, but you may not know what kind of violence or instability you are walking into. Some men end up losing their lives trying to save someone else.
Rest in paradise to Eddie Ray Hill Jr. Prayers to his family, loved ones, and everyone affected by this tragedy. His funeral will be held on May 25.