We have all heard about Martellus Bennett’s infamous YouTube videos, but what you may not know about Marty B. are all the really GOOD things that he does for the community. In today’s society the press jumps on reporting the negative and they completely miss reporting all of the positive. I would like to take some time to tell you about some of the positive things that Marty does and give you a better understanding of who Marty B. really is – so before you jump on the bandwagon and form any type of negative opinion of Marty B. you really need to understand that the YouTube videos are just a very small piece to a much bigger picture.

Marty B. has his own charity, the Martellus Bennett Truly Blessed Foundation. One of Marty’s greatest joys as a member of the Dallas Cowboys is giving back to the community and donating time and financial assistance to organizations that support underprivileged children. Marty created the Martellus Bennett Truly Blessed Foundation to enhance the recreational opportunities for disadvantaged youth. It has been Marty’s goal to make a difference with our youth by establishing a foundation that is 100% devoted to youth development and instilling values such as team work, integrity and academic excellence to improve their quality of life. Together with the support of his generous donors Truly Blessed makes it possible for disadvantaged youth to develop a better way of life and encourages them to dream and reach for a more positive future.

In addition to his own foundation Marty B. also volunteers for numerous other charities of his fellow Dallas Cowboys as well as other local charities that benefit underprivileged children in our community.

Marty B. is multi-talented. You may not know that he played both basketball and football for Texas A & M. After his senior year at A&M he decided to declare himself for the for the 2005 NBA Draft, though did not hire an agent, intending to go to college if he did not get selected in the first round. NBA scouts informed him that it was unlikely he would, causing him to withdraw from the draft a few days prior. As a result, he decided to enroll in classes in the second summer session at Texas A&M. Marty’s basketball skills are actually still good enough today to play in the NBA.

Marty B. has a very sensitive side that most people never see when it comes to caring about his friends. Marty B. is friends with former Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett. After Everett’s career-ending neck injury in 2007, Bennett chose to honor Everett by wearing his jersey number [85] for two games during his 2007 junior season at Texas A&M.

Marty has become very well known for his sense of humor, thus the YouTube video controversies; I just want everyone to know that there is a lot more of him that you are missing out on. So again, before you hop on the bandwagon that the media has created surrounding 2 YouTube videos, you need to stop and take a look at the entire person. I really don’t think that you would support the media’s negativity if you knew the Martellus Bennett that I know.

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Marty B of the Dallas Cowboys was on ESPN’s First Take yesterday morning!! He discussed the upcoming season and his Cap N Crunch rap.

Later that same day, Marty B and his big brother Michael Bennett competed in the Black Olympics!

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This has to be one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen Martellus Bennett do on video. It’s definitely in the top 3 funniest Marty B videos! Watch Marty B rap about his love for Cap N Crunch cereal! LOL

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Check out Marty giving a tour as only Marty can…and get ready to laugh!

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Check out Martellus Bennett at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/martybtv

http://twitter.com/MartyBTV

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Cap N Crunch, a pot from the stove and couple cups of sugar later..Marty B has a meal! Gotta love it!

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Can’t wait for the next episode of “Who Wants To Be HoodRich?” !! That was pretty funny! LOL

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Here is another track leaked from Dallas Cowboy’s own #80 Martellus Bennett!

Click here for the free download:

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Here is another track leaked from Dallas Cowboy’s own #80 Martellus Bennett! I really think you’re gonna love it – his tracks just keep getting better!

Click here for free download of X Men Shaud Money Feat. Marty B.

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If you haven’t been to LIFT on a Thursday night..you need to go. In fact, if you hear the name Dessie Brown or LD Unlimited associated with a party or event…you need to go. That is just how good Dessie is at what he does!

Since the turn of the new year, something pretty bold has been going on between the hours of 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. in Uptown at the lovely and luxurious LIFT Lounge.

Prominent events promotions trio – LD Unlimited (CEO Dessie Brown, Jr.), E3000 Group (CEO George Artis II) and Will U Be There ENT (CEOs Chris Stribling and D.A. Haltom) – have banded together to form “The Socialite.” The weekly themed–and often notably sponsored–event is based on a premise of best dressed and who’s who, relative of course, to the guys holding the entrance door access key. Your best bet is to RSVP and get on the organizers’ VIP lists, but sadly even that is no guarantee since the venue reaches capacity at around 250-300 guests.

Insider’s tip: Even if you’re on the list, get there early.

Touted for being an intimate gathering of beautiful people, including guest appearances from noteworthy celebrities, notorious party-goers and a stream of Dallas Cowboys, the Thursday night recurrence is becoming a favorite among some of Dallas’ frequent nightlife dwellers.

According to Dallas native and undisputed glamazon Crystal Z. Perry, The Socialite events are above standards when it comes to attendance and ambiance.

I’ve been to LIFT as well as CocoLuxe at The Boardroom and some other events they’ve hosted. I’m always happy with the type of crowd…

I caught up with Dessie Brown at ten sports grill for cocktails and conversation. A well-dressed, mild-mannered and very likeable Brown gave me the inside track on what he and the fellas plan to roll out in upcoming weeks, and most immediately, their Memorial Day Weekend lineup. The kickoff was Thursday night’s The Socialite: Two-Headed Monster Part II, sponsored by Ciroc.

Several guests of the May 21st event posted photos on their Facebook pages. The general concensus showed: a diversified crowd of familiar faces, a loyal fanbase, fashionably adventurous attendees (both fad-makers and faux pas mistakers) and that [good] drinks were flowing plentifully. In generous fashion, notoriously social Dallas Cowboy TE, Martellus Bennett #80, floated 80 [trademark] gratis shots of Patron to those in attendance.

Does The Socialite have the staying power to dominate Dallas’ social circuit?

It’s awesome! They put a stylish, classy event together by staying different and ahead of the curve. They didn’t back down when things weren’t going as well as they’d hoped. Instead, they stuck with it and continued to perfect upon it. Now it’s the bomb!–Martellus Bennett

The Socialite recently gave birth to several spin-off events, The Cocoluxe @ The Boardroom and TrendSet @ Victory Tavern – both recurring one Saturday of each month. The events, whose criteria mirrors tweak-up variations on the original premise, are exploited under the moniker, The Socialite Presents…

Everyone knows that historically, Dallas’ urban nightlife hot spots are fly-by-nighters. And although many have reached famed notoriety by epic proportions, few have maintained longevity, intentionally or circumstantially speaking. As summer approaches and radio ads tease airwaves with the promise of several Thursday night event host veterans laying claim to the original Thursday nightlife throne, let the games begin.

The Socialite doesn’t seem to be flinching at its competitors. In fact, it welcomes a challenge. With a business model that incorporates rotating celebrity guest hosts, highly-sought spin doctors including Ro Parrish, Jay Clipp and Steve Nice coupled with poignantly relevant themes, it plans to stick around for the long haul.

While it’s no secret that the originality of “selection based on sexiness and social status i.e. exclusivity” is credited primarily to Rande Gerber, creator of the famed West Hollywood-based Skybar, it doesn’t take away from others who have successfully applied the principle.

Point taken.

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