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The title of this post should really be called "Best in Show...Part Deux". But since this post is only about one series on HBO, it just wouldn't be right. Enough about that. Allow me to introduce you to HBO and Mark Wahlberg's latest love child: How To Make It In America.

Season two of this rags to riches series could not have premiered at a better time. Entourage is officially over and How To Make It In America(HTMIIA) is (or should be) considered it's official replacement. My official premonition of this is documented, as I tweeted it back in early July. Not only is Mark Wahlberg behind it, but it's holds the exact same values and themes: loyalty, friendship, family, etc. The only difference is, is that it's in New York and there's only two best friends and not four. Some might argue that Domingo(Kid Cudi) and Kap(guy from American Pie) would make it four.

Then again no one would probably argue, because the majority of folks first saw HTMIIA last night for the first time. My friends and I watched the first season when it originally came out. Now I don't blame or turn my nose up at you for not being up on HTMIIA. How could you? There was no big advertising or awareness being made for the show....until now. I do blame Entourage, however. This show could not survive with Entourage still in rotation. This can be credited to Wahlberg's genius. At any rate this may be classified as the new hottest and trendiest series and you heard it here first.

A Royal Welcoming

What needs to be addressed first and foremost is that a brunch is typically held before lunch and after breakfast, hence the term "brunch". This event should have been classified more as an exclusive day party. But whatever you would like to call it, it was certainly an event fit for a king.

I was privileged enough to have been in attendance of this celebration for someone I respect highly, and who has been through enough to deserve this. I will now take you through the event being dubbed as "T.I.'s $100,000 Brunch.

Upon pulling up to the entrance to valet your vehicle, you can''t help but notice all the extravagant cars parked that are parked amongst each other already. However, this is a good omen, it let's one know exactly what to expect and what type of event this is. Continuing through the entrance and getting to the check-in point, heavy security is highly visible and vigilant. Tip has taken proper precautions to ensure that no one ruins his celebration with his 150 close friends and family. Once checked in we know what table we'll be sitting at, it's time to mix and mingle as we all wait for the guest of honor to arrive.

Lil Duval, Ryan Cameron

As we all sip mimosas or personal Ciroc concoctions, hors d'oeuvres are continuously floating throughout. It's obvious there will be a shortage of nothing(including Ciroc; thanks Diddy). Among those in attendance range from Hannah Kang(obviously), Josh Smith, Ryan Cameron(my Big Homie), Lil Duval, to Mayor Kasim Reed and even Heavy D showed up. As soon as T.I. arrived the entire mood changed; the place was instantly electrified. I knew he was there way before I saw him. Ok, ok, the media kind of let everyone know as they rushed the man of the hour.

Needless to say, as any star studded event goes, even one as personal as this(everyone there knew everyone else; except me) everything about it was fancy(no pun). However, with it being so personal, it was highly down to earth and everyone there had a genuine good time as the kingdom welcomed back it's king. WELCOME HOME TIP!!!!!  

Ryan Cameron, ME, Tip