Comments on: sometimes….

By: MLopez

MLopez — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:37:08 +0000

Season 2 is looking good. You need your own TV show already. Fuck!

By: Chad

Chad — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:56:13 +0000

Dreams of making 8 figures right? Well I just started a social network, I need your connects to shop it in Silicon Valley, San Francisco. 8 figures guaranteed if we get one of these venture capitalist firms to come onboard. Invest in yourself and invest in what makes sense.

By: ed

ed — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:37:52 +0000

Hey Ben, I’ve been following for the last year since I finally had that break out year every entrepreneur wants. I started buying some jewelry, finally crossed off the 911 convertible on my bucket list, traveled everywhere, but I am tired as F*** and my poor sons barely know me anymore. After reading this update, its refreshing to see someone going through this and evaluating whats next. Take some time off, your just pissed now… you always told us to “keep grinding” because you never know when its gonna end.. so thats what I do… but I am def open to taking a break for awhile… maybe you should do the same.. I’m sure things will work out… f**** the show, it’s not worth the headache.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 03:08:11 +0000

Ben, I started following your blog quite some time ago.. let me start out by saying this, you changed the game of flossing my dude. You were taking pictures of extravagant places and mouth watering food way before the rest of us were uploading bullshit pics to instagram.. and let us not forget that Ben Baller can troll the shit out of a thirsty broad better than anyone on the planet. Following your blog has always been something that has made me want more for myself. Your blog is something I can point to that made me hungry. I’m from a small town in southern Florida that is in no way, shape, or form “cool.” Most of the people I knew growing up are dead, in jail, addicted to drugs, or are alive and extremely unhappy. It’s people like you who started from the bottom (no pun intended) that make people like me look on in awe and say “I want that lifestyle.” The fact that you’re not uber famous is why I’ve always liked your style, and why I’ve continued to follow your blog. You misspell shit all the time and I love it, you vent like a volcano that is preparing to erupt…and I love it. You keep shit real 100% of the time, even it makes you look crazy. I started following your blog I think sometime around 08, I didn’t know who I was or what I wanted to do but I knew I wanted more out of life. I knew I wanted big money, beautiful broads, good food, and a braggadocios lifestyle.. All of which you possess. I now live in NYC and have spent the past two years traveling and indulging in a lifestyle I never could have imagined. While I don’t get to check up on your blog as religiously as I once did, I still check it routinely and I just want to say thank you. I am not really one to comment, but I haven’t seen you post something with this kind of content in a while. As someone who has been reading for years, I can tell you that your writing has evolved, I used to read and laugh, and it was because you were funny. Over the years your writing has gone from trolling to tragedy to success and is now inspiration. One thing I never understood though, why is Ben Baller so anti fame? Maybe you need to accept that you’re built to be famous. The best part about the fame you have acquired is that is was earned, not bought. It is all hard work, not cosigned for, and not easily obtained.. Most famous people are corny, yes… But for every 100 corny famous folks out there, there is one individual that has made a name for themselves and earned the fame or popularity they’re associated with. Ben Baller, you my friend are one of those rare individuals. No gimmicks, no unwarranted beefs to gain notoriety, no shenanigans.. just your craft and your lifestyle. You should accept your fame, and keep the realness coming. Never stop. (one day I will cop some jewelry from you, hopefully soon.)

By: Cory

Cory — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:24:11 +0000

Whats good Ben, First let me start by saying my Heat are shitting all over your bull shit Lakers. now question why not build a site get a production partner, make the episodes release them for .99 or 1.99 on the site and have wshh and all the other people promote the shit out of it, split with the production company ( or cut them out and hire someone to shot and edit it for you ) and pocket the money. When you finish 10 episodes throw them on a dvd with some packaging and a mixtape you host and knock it out for 15.00 each . Why let someone else profit off your shit. ( I am always available for consulting ideas for the right price )

By: Ellusivej

Ellusivej — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:36:21 +0000

Ben, at the end of the day you have your family and your close net of friends, thats all we need in life. I also strongly believe you have your loyal readers here that have watched your journey, everyone of my friends say that I talk about your blogs and inadvertantly i get inspired by your hard work and grind. Next time your in Seattle, pick out a flavor and i’ll have a few fatty’s rolled for you, courtesey of a long time loyal reader.

Justin

By: Ben Baller

Ben Baller — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:21:28 +0000

SD, I hope it doesn’t go to MTV or VH1 because I want money and even though this is sort of my pilot, they don’t come with the right $$$ off top. I’m on some Monster Garage Jesse James shit, jersey shore maybe more popular, but they didn’t make that money he made on merchandising etc… but thanks

By: Ben Baller

Ben Baller — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:19:51 +0000

steve, I’ll be in Seattle in April for my in-store at Zumiez. more details will come with exact dates and time and location

By: Ben Baller

Ben Baller — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:15:46 +0000

manuel, yeah I missed my plane to Houston yesterday due to some commitments with my collabs. so I’m going to head to Vegas for 5 days, then take some time off. the issue is, I feed people. or to be more specific; with my watch line or capsule collection, people realize and don’t realize that I’m responsible for some of these people eating. if I don’t push the line harder or do my duty to promote it the right way, I’m not giving a fair chance to the employees who work at these brands to eat. when I don’t get my show in on time to the production company, guess what? people might lose their jobs or things get fucked up. but I feel comfortable in what I’ve been doing. the great thing is. I’ve done beyond my call of duty for everything in my life currently. I’m thinking about going about my regular life as always and taking a vacation with my wife and son.

the problem is, it’s not MY show when it’s a hit and when it flops, it’s all MY bad lol. shieeuuttttttt.

By: Ben Baller

Ben Baller — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:06:56 +0000

Duke,
I’ll let you guess and guess what? the more I think about it, you’re actually wrong. getting recognized? already accomplished that. I work for my clients? ok. and so? I don’t think I’m better than anyone and I also think I’m better than everyone. it balances itself out and I wish people had more of that competitive mindset. no sob story. I don’t care about the fame and the real issue if you want to know is. I wanted to be the talent on this show, not deal with the producer or any logistics side of things… but since you know it all, I’ll let you tell it. the real issue is, the show was supposed to wrapped by now. there’s about 4-5 days of shooting left and it’s real tough to get celebs to are willing to accommodate our shooting schedule. I understand they’re all busy, but that’s not my job to do. so when I leave it up to my producer and they end up abusing the privilege of having a celebs contact, we come into real issues. as for interest i.e. a tv network? panned out? they haven’t shopped the show yet. real talk. and I got nominated for a webby award, the show is a hit and the CEO of Electus has invited me over to his home and has discussed major agency representation i.e. CAA/WM….
as for the LOUD channel, they are 1 of 15 channels that got renewed out of 100. so the channel is doing well and I’m one of their top shows
here are some facts: 1. you are regardless of what you want to say definitely a fan of mine. either from afar or someone who at has been checking for me for years now. 2. a hater who in actuality is a fan and cares. so either way you’re on my bumper period. I’m not shaking my head at the food for thought. the real food is why think you know what’s going on unless you work for me? or with me? you don’t know shit about my life really. not what’s been going on in the last 6 months to my family, my home or my store. you can hide in DTLA all you want, but think really about how pussy it is to hide behind a CPU screen. it’s a sad thought. inside knowing that you are a punk. I couldn’t definitely ever sleep if that was my character. Once you realize this and come in contact with a real G, your life will change. throwing rocks and then hiding your hands is only a trait of a bitch or coward. and most cowards are raised by cowards too. I don’t ever want to be a celebrity and I don’t think I am one. don’t know if I’ll ever be, but the funny thing is I’m called a celebrity by the press and public. I suggest you have your friends at the production company or at your job give you better information. it’s gonna be an interesting ride