Wyclef Jean of Fugees fame has written a new anthem, Venus (I’m Ready), in honor of tennis star Venus Williams. The song will be used throughout Venus’ run at the U.S. Open.

Wyclef Jean and Venus Williams met during a taping of the Sundance Channel’s “Iconoclasts”, a show that pairs two famous people from different fields for a conversation about their crafts and lives. The show and the song have left Venus very impressed with Wyclef.

“I have been a fan of Wyclef’s for many years, from his work with the Fugees to his success as a solo artist,” said Venus Williams. “He’s a fantastic writer, singer, producer and performer whose music crosses genres and touches people’s lives. I am specially impressed by Wyclef’s dedication to humanitarian causes and his strong sense of character. I was so happy to meet Wyclef and work with him on our ‘Iconoclasts’ episode but not even in my wildest imagination, did I expect that such a beautiful song would be one of the outcomes from meeting Wyclef. He is an amazing human being and it is truly an honor for me to be recognized in such a wonderful way by such a gifted musician and exceptional person.”

I don’t know if Hank Kuehne and Venus Williams are still together but if they are, Hank’s in trouble… Venus sounds sprung.

Now that Serena Williams sees her big sis with a Wyclef Jean theme song I wonder if she’ll counter with something from Will I Am or go with the classic Tennis Ball I.

Venus Williams, Wyclef Jean, I’m Ready

Naming people in steroid investigations is the in thing. Every other week, somebody gets accused of or admits to taking the juice. With the notable exception of Sylvester Stallone, the roid user is usually an athlete.

The investigation into the Albany, New York-Orlando, Florida Signature pharmacy drug trafficking ring has turned up over 10,000 names.. None more surprising than Mary J. Blige and Tyler Perry. 50 Cent and Timbaland were also named, along with Wyclef Jean, but everybody knew Fiddy and Timb were on something.

The best part of the investigation? Check out the name Mary J. Blige used to receive shipments:

Between August 2005 and January 2007 Blige allegedly received multiple shipments from an Orlando pharmacy of Jentropin, a human growth hormone, and Oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid, in orders sent to her at the Beverly Hills Hotel, MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and Clay Gym in New York City. At least one of the orders was mailed under the name “Marlo Stanfield,” which is the character name of a drug kingpin on the Baltimore-based HBO crime drama “The Wire.”

50 Cent’s is even better:

Jackson is alleged to have received shipments of steroids at his mansion in Farmington, Conn. in July 2006 an order was mailed to his residence under the name “Michael Jordan” and also at a residence on Oakmont Drive in Los Angeles. Steroids in his name also were mailed to the office of a Long Island chiropractor.

Curtis Jackson goes by Michael Jordan when he orders steroids to Mike Tyson’s old crib if you like keeping track of those sort of things.. Fif should give performance enhancers to his sales the next time he challenges Kanye West.

The most disturbing part of this report is Tyler Perry.. I mean say he flips out on some roid rage ish.. But he’s dressed as Madea.. As a man, are you allowed to knock him out? That’s a tough call.. But I say yes.

Steroids Now In The Music Industry and More. Courtesy of LadyDee

Artists and drugs. Courtesy of The Times Union

Tags: Steroids, Mary J Blige, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, Tyler Perry