Black Moses and the King of Comedy

I truly felt the news of the untimely passing of Bernie Mac and Issac Hayes over the weekend. Both men felt like family ... you know that feeling when you get choked up and say, "I just talked to them?" That is the testament of their POWER, where they impacted my household and you felt like they were family. I did not know them other than brief encounters during work.

I am still in denial about their passing. For me, Issac Hayes was the quintessential Black Man ... African Man... Black Moses. A proud man, wore his African-ness on his sleeve, motivated and inspired tons of generations and created music with heart, love, passion and purpose -- "Hot Buttered Soul." I met Mr. Hayes once when he was the morning DJ at KISS-FM, and I was at the radio station with a client. Let me tell you it was 7:30AM, and this man was not only regal but REAL down to earth and lively. No "star" attitude, just REAL. I became an even bigger fan and follower.

The Mac Man was truly the King of Comedy. I loved the movement of Kings of Comedy movie and how it shattered box-office records and said **** Hollywood, way before there was a Tyler Perry, these men did it their way and motivated us all to take our game to the next level. Deepness. After the success of KINGS, Hollywood never gave them the press and glory they deserved, however, these KINGS became undeniable and masters of all medium. God is good. It was Bernie that made me LOOOOOVE the Kings of Comedy, this man had the gift of storytelling... he was the Toni Morrison of comedy.

My heart goes out to their families, and what a life they LIVED. Thank you for the moments, encouragement, laughter, music, and REGAL-NESS. God Bless Black Moses and The MAC.