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Although I wasn’t really allowed to listen to music like Trina’s (since I was only 14), I remember ‘dubbing’ their single off of someone’s tape and reciting it in the mirror as I got ready for school. I remember vividly imitating her style by wearing black spandex, cute summer tops, and rocking the small twist with the weave ponytail to school. Obviously, I wasn’t as fabulous as she was but I began to learn the meaning of what a ‘Bad Bitch’ was. Everywhere I went that summer, all I heard was Trina’s verse being blasted throughout Belle Isle (in Detroit). It was like women had been liberated. It was like a rite of passage to be yelling Trina’s verse to the top of their lungs, no matter how disturbing her verse seemed to be to parents alike. With that one verse alone, Trina landed a record deal with Slip-N-Slide Records. This would completely change the life of a woman who danced to pay tuition. Two years later, she was educating the world by demanding that we all acknowledged her as being the ‘Baddest Bitch’ with her debut album. Since then, men and women alike have been completely mesmerized by the southern beauty. For ten years straight, she’s been every guy’s fantasy and personal pin up girl. Whereas women felt like she’s been a spokesperson representing it for all the women who’s been in love, been hurt, been alone, felt sexy, felt horny, and most of all disappointed with the qualities of a man in the most inappropriate times. In spite of what people’s perceptions of her is as they reflect upon her music, Trina is very much so the average, well rounded, woman. She’s has a college degree and a real estate license. She enjoys cooking. She has fragrance entitled “Diamond Princess”. She also has a foundation geared towards young women called the Diamond Doll Foundation. Like most women, she’s had her share of ups and downs when it comes to love; the only difference is Trina’s has been in the public eye. She’s even had her share of cat fights with other females in the music business. However, what Trina has realized is that all of that (the good and the bad) is all a part of being a successful, black woman in a male dominated business. Recently, Trina and I had the opportunity to sit down to discuss what all of her success has meant to her, from the rich and the famous lifestyle to her highly publicized relationship with rapper Lil’ Wayne. Here’s what the ‘Baddest Bitch’ in the game had to say.

Lexilex: What was it like to work with Keyshia Cole on your single, ‘I Got a Thing for You’?

Trina: It was a great experience. I know her. I’ve known her for a while. It was just like hanging out and having one of my girls around. She’s very professional. We joked, had a great time, and laughed. We talked. It was a real girly type of environment. She’s a beautiful person. It was definitely an honor to get her on this album. We’ve been talking about it for a while but to make it actually come true was a great thing.

Lexilex: Of course, I have to ask you about Wayne. Are the rumors about the tattoo true?

Trina: (laughs as if she’s blushing) I mean, I don’t know what the rumors are and all that… (laughs again) that’s crazy. I don’t know. You know what; you’ll just have to look at the picture. I didn’t hear any rumors or hear anything new so I don’t know. (more laughter as she slightly elevates her voice to making a point) I totally just went all around that question! I just have to laugh (more laughs).

Lexilex: You know what, I totally respect your decision to not talk about it. It’s cool. It’s interesting though because I read a lot of celebrity gossip, and there is always somebody out here talking about your relationships. How does it make you feel when women like Karrine Steffans (and others) comment on your relationship with Wayne?

Trina: I really don’t – I don’t really entertain that. It’s not a major issue or factor to me. It’s irrelevant to the fact that the only person that can speak about my relationship is both I and that person. For someone else to do that, how can you talk about someone else’s relationship and it had no involvement with you. It makes no sense not whatsoever. It doesn’t really bother me.

Lexilex: I saw the video on YouTube when you were performing and the Single Again remix was playing like ‘whatever’ (in a girly way) during his verse. When you first heard the verse Wayne recorded for the Single Again remix, how did it make you feel? Is it reflective of your relationship or was it just you two being creative?

Trina: Actually, that’s just a part of my show. It’s really not ‘yeah whatever’. It’s mostly like, ‘yeah I hear you talking.’ I’m smiling, I’m laughing, and it’s not even a reflective conversation about both of our verses. It’s just a part of us working together – you know, he’s a great artist and I was really honored to have him apart of that. In the part of the show, it’s real spontaneous because a lot of people didn’t even know he was on the remix. When that part comes out, it’s like “Wow”. It’s like all a part of being an artist. We’re working together. It’s a part of what we do. It’s just how it is.

Lexilex: What’s going on with the Diamond Doll Foundation? Are you still working on that?

Trina: Yes, I actually am. I’m doing the second annual event this year. I’m really excited about that. I’m excited to see all of the new activities that we’re planning out and all of the new girls. It’s a fun day; nothing too serious. It’s just a lot of open conversation about life as young girls growing, education and career wise, teen pregnancy, and abuse. There are so many topics of things that girls have to face growing up. I’m just excited this time around to see what’s new and to see what everyone has going on in their lives. I want to see how many people have excelled. I’m interested in hearing their stories, you know, just being able to have a good time with some girls and being able to open up and have fun.

Lexilex: I respect you for doing that as well. At the same time…One can easily say ‘Trina has a potty mouth’ due to some of the topics discussed in your music from sex, relationships, to everyday living. Do you feel like your music justifies your personality or is it just creative writing for you?

Trina: I think music is just a definition of being creative. The things that I talk about in music are a reflection of everyday life. Everything that I’ve talked about has been in someone’s life and their entertaining that. Rather they like to admit it or not, to each its own. It’s just about being real. I’m a realist. I don’t live in a fake world; I live in a real world. I deal with real life issues like any other woman. I don’t feel any different. I don’t speak for anybody else. Through experience, life, and every day obstacles and what comes my way, that’s what I address myself when I’m in the studio making music. If I want to have fun, being sexy, being raw, grimy, romantic, loved, partying – whatever I am in the mood for, that’s what I bring out in the studio. It’s just music. It changes every day. As a person, you change every day. With me traveling, performing, and meeting people all over the world, being in this industry, I’ve been in a lot of situations where I’ve lost a lot of people on the way. There are so many different things that happen in your life, so to me, those are the things that I speak about. I don’t, I’m not a person, who shoots guns or promotes violence. That’s not my M.O. I don’t talk about those things. I talk about the things that is relative to me and that is relative to a lot of things that I see going on around me. It’s a lot of things that I see from being in and out of town, on the road, the things that I see in different arenas, clubs, whatever. Whatever the case may be its reality.

Lexilex: While getting back to the music and being a female in a male dominated industry, how does it make you feel when other chicks try to step to another chick and tare her down?

Trina: I think, to me, its wack. That’s my personal opinion of it. I just feel like we as women, we gotta be strong. Regardless to if you’re in the industry or a regular person with a 9 to 5 job. It comes with egos. It comes with jealousy. It comes with envy. It comes with somebody having something to say. You hear more chicks knocking down another chick then you would hear another dude knocking down another dude. It’s just the way it is. That’s the way society makes it. I just feel like you know, do you and handle your business. Take control of whatever it is that you’re doing and pave the way for yourself; make a name for yourself. Spend that energy elsewhere instead of trying to talk down about somebody else because you’re so busy trying to do what you’re trying to do.

Like most that are born into impoverished neighborhoods filled with crime, poverty, and desperation itching at their finger tips, serving time is a part of life. This couldn’t be truer for Atlanta’s own ALFAMEGA. After growing up in the first housing project in the United States of America, ALFAMEGA was familiar with the justice system by nine years old. While seeing first hand that you’re born with the odds stacked against you, he also learned that if he wanted something he had to go out to get it. That’s exactly what he did, too. Even if it was something as simple as stealing a box of Twinkies, if he wanted it, he went for it. After being inspired by the early culture of Hip-Hop in the mid-1980s, ALFAMEGA realized that he too could be fly like LL COOL J, Kool Moe Dee, and Run DMC. Unfortunately, the road to riches wasn’t as glamorous as it seemed as he was forced to serve time in the penitentiary. Recently, Lexilex had the opportunity to catch up with Grand Hustle’s own ALFAMEGA to discuss how influential his jail time was for him. Here’s what he had to say:

Lexilex: What’s going on? I am so glad to see that you have a sense of humor because when I see you out and about at industry events in Atlanta, you always look like you’re going to punch somebody in the nose!

ALFAMEGA: (laughs) People always get it twisted. I just said that. When I’m by myself, I be looking and watching people. I watch their reactions.

Lexilex: You know, I saw you at Bloodraw’s DJ music appreciation party. I was going to speak to you then but I was afraid that you were going to pistol whip me just for looking at you so I kept it moving. (laughs)

ALFAMEGA: Pistol whip you? Oh my, God! Good Lord! (laughs) That’s another charge! Nah, ask your people about me. We took some pictures at the Ozone awards. They know I’m cool.

Lexilex: What’s been going on with you, lately?

ALFAMEGA: Aye man, I am on my grind. You know, I gotta get it. I have eight children.

Lexilex: Wow! Okay!

ALFAMEGA: Yeah, that’s what they all say, Woooooow! (laughs)

Lexilex: Tell me about your project, I Am ALFAMEGA.

ALFAMEGA: I have the album coming out October 14^th on Grand Hustle Records/ Capitol Records. It’s called, I Am ALFAMEGA. It’s business as usual. “Uh huh” is the name of my first single. It’s produced by Nitti and it figures Tip. It’s on my MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/alphamega) so tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend that ALFAMEGA is back at it again.

Lexilex: Okay, let’s talk about your past for a second. While in prison, you’ve managed to keep track exactly of the time – 7 years, 4 days, 5 hours, 32 minutes and 16 long ass seconds – that you were in jail. What was that experience like for you?

ALFAMEGA: It was hell. It was really living hell. It made me strong. It made me who I am today. I wouldn’t change anything about it because I took the negative and make it into something positive.

Lexilex: During that time you wrote 1700 songs, had them registered and copy written. Are any of those songs on this album?

ALFAMEGA: Yes ma’am I did. The most touching song that’s going to be on this album is called “Imagine.” It starts out as a letter that turns into a poem that ends up in a song. I wrote it when I was in a housing unit up in prison. It’s called the ‘hole,’ ‘shoe’, ‘block’, whatever you want to call it. It’s giving eyes to people who have never been in that situation before to know what it is really like. When you hear it, you’re going to be like ‘damn!’ you’re going to feel like you’re there. I am giving you not just my side of it but anyone who is incarcerated side to it. That’s why I call it “Imagine.” People used to ask me why I was so angry when I would call home, ‘why are you so angry? Why you always in fights? Why are you always in the hole?’ and all I can say was ‘can you imagine what I am going through?

Lexilex: What did you actually go to jail for?

ALFAMEGA: I went to jail for being a knucklehead. I broke the law. I was J-walking on a Tuesday night. (burst into laughter)

Lexilex: You’re so silly!

ALFAMEGA: But you’re laughing though. Now, you can tell everyone that ALFAMEGA is a cool dude. If you ever see me fighting then it’s because someone has really done something to me.

Lexilex: Being that you’re from the first housing projects ever, do you feel like that experience has shaped you into the artist that you are today?

ALFAMEGA: It helped shaped me not only as an artist, but as a human. Being that I am from Techwood – big shot out to Techwood – I am from 118 Pine Street apartment number 4. (laughs)

Lexilex: Now let me ask you something. Today, we see more and more studio created and glamorized thugs in this business. How do you feel about those types of lifestyles that people, such as yourself, actually come from?

ALFAMEGA: I really can’t blame them. Everybody wants to be something that they’re not. Growing up, I wanted to be Captain America. I was little though. Then I got older and I wanted to be like LL Cool J. I couldn’t be like him but I could dress like him. Then I got a little older and I wanted him to be like me. It’s all about if the person is comfortable with themselves. For someone to want to be like someone else then they might not be so comfortable with themselves because they have that influence coming in from somewhere else. You have to also blame the powers that be too.

Lexilex: How did you and T.I. become friends?

ALFAMEGA: That’s my potna, that’s like my brother. We come from the same side of town. Contrary to popular belief, I don’t think anybody can question what I say. I don’t mean that in a negative way either. We knew some of the same people. Some of the same people that groomed him, I grew up with them. When I was with Universal Records, Block – shout out to Block Entertainment, hooked it up where I could do a song with Tip. It was a mutual understanding though because I was the only dude that had a song with Tip and Lil Flip together. This was at a time when they were beefing. When I got out of my deal with Universal, Tip found out I was a free agent. He shook my hand. We didn’t sign any contracts. He just said, ‘Welcome to Grand Hustle.’ He said, ‘I am the King, and you are the muscle.’ He said that people needed to hear my story.

Lexilex: Now, you once had a record deal with Universal Records. The album was shelved due to creative differences. What was that experience like? Where any of the (1700) songs on that album?

ALFAMEGA: The songs that I wrote weren’t even on the album. I went and did all new songs. It was frustrating because I wanted to come out but it was a blessing in disguise. I always look at things differently. I can get mad or upset. Then when I get by myself I think. You have to understand I was in an environment where I had to think. I thought about it and saw that it was something up with that deal but I didn’t let it stop me. Just because one person doesn’t sign me in six months doesn’t mean that someone else will not sign me.

Lexilex: Now that you’ve been with Grand Hustle for a while, what do you hope to gain out of this experience? What do you hope to achieve with this project?

ALFAMEGA: I want the people to know I am human. My thing is to bring reality back to music. I don’t mean reality in a negative way. I just mean it’s cool to party, it’s cool to floss and bust head, but when they cut the lights on and scream last call for alcohol, you have to come back down to reality. You have to go home. You have to pay bills. You have to go to work. Another thing, I want to show dudes how to be grown men; instead of being grown males. Just because you’re of a certain age doesn’t mean you’re an adult.

Lexilex: Do you have any features on the album besides T.I.? Or unique productions?

ALFAMEGA: Yeah, I have a song with 8Ball, MJG, Bun B, a hook with Pimp C. B.G., Jeezy, the Outlaws. I’m waiting for Lil’ Kim to give me an intro for this song called, “Never Be Me”. It’s crazy because the people who are like you within the media come to the studio, get to know me, listen to my music and they compare me a lot to Biggie and Pac. They say I’m a combination of the two. We all share the same sign, Geminis.

Lexilex: How does that feel to be compared to the two greatest rap legends of all time?

ALFAMEGA: At first, I was like aye man, don’t do that to me. Then I say, aye man it must be something. It was meant to be. God don’t make mistakes. He put me in a position to put those thoughts in the media’s head. Therefore it must be something he meant for it to happen.

Lexilex: So the next time you’re back at home in the “A” I can come and check you out.

ALFAMEGA: Yeah, call me.

Lexilex: Aside from this album, what’s next for you?

ALFAMEGA: I just did a movie called, Make It Rain. It’s produced by Snoop and Daz Dilligener. I have the star role.

Lexilex: Oh really?

ALFAMEGA: Oh really! Yeah, ya boy is coming on up in the world. I’m like the Jeffersons.

Lexilex: So we’re going to see some facial expressions instead of the mean mug all the time?

ALFAMEGA: You’re going to see some of everything. You might even see a scene that is going to make you call me at two in the morning! (laughs)

“Who is the real Khia?” You may wonder as if all of the previous perceptions you’ve received were an illusion. However, after reading this, you’ll get to know the real Khia. You’ll get to meet the Khia who has worked extremely hard to remain both independent and successful within her own terms. You’ll meet a woman who loves music, has a passion for writing, once learned how to tap-danced, is focused on raising her children to be content with who they are, and strives to continue to pave the way for herself – that Khia which is the same Khia that through all of the business ventures, successful albums, (yes, her first album sold over 800,000 copies without a record deal) still remains to be true to herself. Regardless as to what you might have thought, your perceptions will continue to change. As I sat down to talk with the notorious Queen B, Khia shared a couple of glimpses into the real her. She discussed with Lexilex own Khia why she appears to be so angry, how the media has helped her career, and why she wishes to remain independent. This is what she had to say:

Lexilex: I have to be honest with you Khia; I don’t want you to think that I’m attacking you.

Khia: Well you should know that you can never attack me.

Lexilex: Well I just wanted to say that because I think that I have misjudged you… However, I wanted to do this interview with you because after seeing you on Ms. Rap Supreme, I felt that I had been misjudging you. I’ll tell you why. Although you’ve been doing your thing for a while now, it seems like the press never pick up on you in a story unless it’s controversial. Therefore, my question to you is do you feel like people are always misjudging you?

Khia: That’s definitely what’s it’s been. It’s backfiring, even if it is going both ways in the form of a love-hate relationship, either way it is still promotion. Thank you for asking me though because drama sells.

Lexilex: Do you think that people deserve to see the more laid back, professional Khia more so than the labeled ‘shit starter’ Khia, like I’m seeing today?

Khia: You know what though; the real people know the difference. I can’t continue to talk to deaf ears. You understand it or you don’t – of course, the media is going to build you up to tare you down. I’m comfortable with where I am. I’m promoting myself, my music, and it’s all independent. My fan base, that is within the south, know the difference, because they will definitely make you out to looking like something that you are not.

Lexilex: Before the reality show, you’re known for saying that the controversy is free promotion for you. Even though they aired the episode where you were disqualified last night, have you seen an increase or decrease in your credibility?

Khia: Oh girl, it helped increased it. That was the best promotion I ever had. I had so much fun and it did exactly what it was supposed to do. Everybody is talking about Khia. It helped increased it for my fans who wanted to see me for the people who haven’t seen me and for those who have wondered where I was. They had the opportunity to see me. For me to be able to perform “Respect Me”, the ring tones sales have gone up tremendously, people are going to pick up the “You’re My Girl” album. There are so many messages that go beyond the “My Neck My Back”. I’ve touched so many people who have had issues with their mom and have lost their mom, and wanted to go pick up the album. There are a lot of people who are robots. They listen to the media to tell them who’s hot and whatnot. That has been in the blind. I called them ‘delayed’. For the people who have been wondering where I’ve been, it’s like ‘there she goes.’ For those who thought I was dead, it was like ‘she’s risen’. For those who thought all I had was “My Neck, My Back” it’s like ‘no, this is her third album, and sixth mix tape.’ It didn’t do anything but increased my sells, fans, and was a great marketing tool for Nasti Muzik. I love every minute of it.

Lexilex: You’ve stated that you have two beautiful children, for those who might wonder, do you feel as though you’re setting a good example for our children?

Khia: Yes! Oh yes. I teach them to be strong and not to take NO shit. It doesn’t matter what you look like, if you’re different –if you’re Punkie Brewster or the outcast – don’t let other girls or boys judge you or make you feel bad like you ain’t beautiful or cute. If they need to be chastised, chastise them because I will. Sometimes we have to treat our children how to fight. Not everybody raise their children wrong. There are some children who love Khia. They know when to bleep it out and what’s for them to listen to and what’s not for them to listen to. What I represent is strength, and they respect that.

Lexilex: Now, I have to give you mad props. You’ve been facilitating a lot of things within your career for yourself – a lot of things that most people don’t know about. Tell us why people who might have had the same perceptions of you should respect you, or at least, look at you differently from what their reading on the MySpace blogs?

Khia: A lot of people are just now catching up to me like, ‘oh I get it’. Let them catch up to what’s going on now because this has been going on since 2002. I use MySpace and every avenue that I can to promote myself which is why I’ve been around so long without the use of a machine and team to do it. With all the hate, negativity, whatever it’s the streets that love me and keeping me a float. For me to write a blog, after all of the websites and media have picked and chosen their stories without me being involved, it was like me saying, ‘here fans this is the real’. I’m sure that they would rather here it from me than from them. Now, they’re looking forward to it. Everything that they try to use against me, I use for me.

Lexilex: Now, Khia, I have to be honest. I wouldn’t be a journalist if I didn’t ask you this. What’s the story with you and Lil’ Wayne?

Khia: ooh! (sounding as if I hit a touchy subject) Everybody (chopped speech) – that’s my baby. Make sure you get The Carter 3! I don’t really talk about my personal life as far as my kids and other things are concerned. Everybody knows what’s up, much love. I’m his #1 fan.

Lexilex: You can answer this yes or no – is the song ‘Lollypop’ about you?

Khia: Yes.

Lexilex: Okay, I just wanted to ask because I thought I’ve picked up on that but didn’t want to conclude the wrong assumptions…moving along, why did you feel the need to buy Trina’s album and critique it in your MySpace blog?

Khia: She put a diss record out on me. Why put out a diss record – I was like why is this girl talking about me… I went to get the album to see if it was on there and it wasn’t. She was circulating the diss record as false promo for the album. I bought all of her albums – go buy mines. Out of all of them, this one was weak. Therefore, I was like instead of me doing another diss record –since you can rewind the first one since hers didn’t get any better – let me just do a review of her album. You can do the same for mines because I’m not in the business to write diss records. Trina put hers out first, and I made mines. I said what I said about her because she put hers out first, so I put out ‘Hit Her Up’ then she put out another… I was just like ‘you know what, I am a musician, I’m an artist, I don’t write diss records. It’s like buy the album. I did it and then I did the review instead of the diss record. She didn’t deserve the first diss record that I did because really it wasn’t for her, it was for the dude who did the ghost writing for her, that I know, so tell him to come up from behind that pen. All my facts are straight…. All you want to talk about is my dreads and my titties – which are lovely. We done heard it before so is that all ya’ll can say?

Lexilex: What’s up with you and Wendy Williams?

Khia: She is a Trina fan because they have a lot in common… trifling! She hated by giving me a lot of free promotion in the Hip-Hop Weekly and on her radio show. My fans are my biggest supporters. Anything that they want to know, they will let me know or ask about it. Here I come like ‘what’s going on?’ (sounding like she’s clueless – pretty hilarious) and they’ve taped Wendy going off on me in the Hip-Hop weekly, etc. I’m like why is Wendy attacking me when I’ve been on her show plenty of times. It was all love. One of them undercover haters – if I’m for you I’m for you. Don’t try to smile in my face like everything is cool and try to use me. Then behind my back, you want to hate. The same thing with Janet. Let me know so that I’ll know that I don’t have to do you, and I don’t have to deal with you. I took the blog out on Wendy because it was more like ‘Wendy, I thought me and you was cool’ so I had to check Wendy in the blog!

Lexilex: Would you like to clarify what happened between you and Janet?

Khia: I felt disrespected because I’m a realist. I’m a Janet fan, much love to her. When it came time to do the video, and the promo, she hated. I don’t really do features because I don’t respect women as artist. I do my own music. For that reason, a lot of people go and get collaborations because they want to use other people fan base to help sell their records. I felt like that’s what she did. She called me, it was all love. When I got to the studio, she acted like she was fan talking about how she loved the song, ‘My Neck, My Back’. She wanted me to be on her album. I write the song, she loves it. I went to the video shoot, she loves it. Everything is Khia, Khia, Khia – everything is great. When the video aired, I had been edited out. I was on the TV, which was not the way the video was originally shot. Which means to me that in my face, everything was all good but behind my back, she was hating. It was like ‘oh no, this is my video, it’s on the song, I’m Janet Jackson, and that’s it.’ Well if she respected me as an artist, it would have been like ‘Well Khia, I respect what you doing, you’re an independent artist, I want to help you. I called you to be on my record, I want you to be in my video.’ That let me know she was hating. It’s more so like I’ve used you, I got what I needed, BYE. Even though I got my money – don’t get me wrong – if I knew she felt like that then I wouldn’t have done it because it’s not about the money.

Lexilex: Why did you decide to do the reality show?

Khia: To promote myself with my new album about to drop. I’ve already made up my mind that I wanted to go and promote myself. From a business stand point, why would I go on there with a bunch of amateurs who haven’t done anything? The judges haven’t done anything. How can they critique me? In my mind, it was use this time like promote your music. Nobody else got it. It was like ‘Oh, why is Khia on there?’ and it’s like because the show was on VH1. VH1 goes into millions of households. I’m going on here to promote my music and myself. Everybody was like ‘oh she already made it’. No, I never signed a contract. I never had a major deal. That made me eligible to be on the show. Just because ya’ll put me up there with some of the big dogs, that comes from straight street grinding.

Lexilex: Have you resolved your issues with Ms. Cherry?

Khia: No, she’s just young and ignorant. It’s like ‘do something’. Everybody knows that I’m not a one-hit wonder. She’s from the south, she knows. If she was from New York, I could say, oh well you don’t know any better but she does. She was putting on for the TV and I checked her. She simmered down, she knows better.

Lexilex: What inspired you to write a book of poetry? Again, the average person doesn’t get this perception of you so what would make them want to go and buy your book.

Khia: Now with the blogs and my first book, ‘Gangster Love’, it’s like seeing that people are like she CAN be a creative writer. It’s like duh! I’m a writer, I don’t just write music, I write stories, plays, all that. I’m a writer. Now it’s like everybody is like ‘okay… okay…’ but to my fans it’s still entertainment. Everything is going to be juicy because it’s me. I can sell anything to them because it is me and they respect me. Some people get it and some people don’t but that’s what I do.

Lexilex: Let’s talk about this album, what can the fans expect? The cover is hot!

Khia: I know I’ve made it back to Africa. This album is going to seal the deal with the music composer, producer, and artist. It’s not just all Hip-Hop and rap. I created melodies, bridges, blinds, and harmonies. It’s anymore hooks like it was before. It’s music… not just a bunch of metaphors put together.

Lexilex: With your single, ‘Be Your Lady’ was that energy put into that? I love that record.

Khia: Yes, yes, yes…

Lexilex: Any features on the album?

Khia: No.

Lexilex: What is something you’re looking forward to the most with this album?

Khia: Touring with my band. I have a band with this album so to be able to do young and old folks – it’s exciting. I am thirty years old. With the live music with the Hip-Hop and blend, it’s a new level. I’m in a new category all by myself.

Lexilex: Any lasting comments – maybe to those who misunderstood you?

Khia: It’s not too many real people anymore. You have leaders and you have followers. You have kings, queens, and you have peasants. The people who recognize who the real is, and for those who are easily persuaded by the powers whatever that may be, I don’t need to accept them. I don’t need them to understand me, for those who do, that are what’s up. I’m trying to lead my hood, the youth, uplift my company, and make it through the struggle. I dedicate my projects to the fans. I do all kinds of shout-outs and inserts to the fans. They are excited to see if their name made it. I used some of their skits so they’re waiting to hear that. My relationship with my fans are deep. A lot of artist don’t take time to see what’s up with their fans and I do. Everything I have is because of them, so Nasti Muzik 08 is for the fans.

Lexilex: What would you say to the women who are out here wanting to make it but is doing it the wrong way since you’ve done it your way by yourself?

Khia: Love yourself hoe, which is the name of my book. You can’t be out here doing different things with different people and don’t think that they do not want something else in return. Do things for yourself. You have to chase your dreams and make them happen for yourself. You can’t trust people. People have secret motives. You have to definitely take control of your own situation and know that hard work does pay off. Work hard. I enjoy being independent and being in control of me and being the boss of me. You’ll reap more blessings like that.

Lexilex: Well Khia, thank you very much for speaking with me. I really appreciate it, and good luck with everything.

Khia: Yes, thank you… I’ll being checking out the website.

Less than five years ago, Shawty Lo wasn’t even a rapper. Now, he’s the BET’s Rookie of the Year recipient. However prior to releasing his debut album Units in the City, Carlos Walker was facing many different challenges. While facing twenty to forty years of jail time and battling diabetes, Shawty Lo realized there has got to be something else better in life. He began to invest his money into D4L Records, where he would be the CEO. However, shortly after his return from his one year sentence, he began to try his luck at being an official rapper. He recorded his song “I’m the Man” which gained a lot of attention from media and fans all over the nation. And of course, his “beef” with T.I. has helped gain him a lot of exposure as well. Recently, I got a chance to finally sit down with Shawty Lo to talk about what really happened at the Dirty Awards, how the beef with T.I. started, and to see how his life has been since finding out he is a diabetic.

Lexilex: What’s up, Shawty Lo? What’s going on? You’re a busy man to catch up with. I’ve been trying to talk to you since last December. What’s been going on?

Shawty Lo: I’ve just been out here grinding and working hard.

Lexilex: Now, you know I have to ask you. What in the world happened at the Dirty Awards? I thought the conflict had been resolved.

Shawty Lo: It’s really unfortunate that it happened. I regret that it happened. Things just totally got out of hand. I want it to be over cause it’s really nothing to be beefing over. It’s not even worth it.

Lexilex: How did the “beef” with T.I. even start in the first place?

Shawty Lo: It started a while ago around 2006. I had asked him if he wanted to get on a track that I had with me. He told me he would do it. After a minute, I asked his people what was up. They told me he wasn’t doing it. I was like alright, cool. I guess he heard the song “King.” Next thing I know, he releases a song called “Big Shit Popping” where he disses me. “I was king and the niggas started laughing at him, same sucka niggas want the king on the track with them.” Then, I did “Dun Done it All.” After that time, he caught his case, and I fell off with it. At that time, my music was getting a lot of attention so I just let it go. , I never said his name and he never said my name. But when he got out of jail, he went on the radio station saying my name and it went from there. I never mentioned his name on my album once.

Lexilex: Now you’re originally from Atlanta, and Bankhead representative. Do you feel as though T.I. help paved the way for rappers such as yourself that’s from Atlanta and who represent Bankhead as well?

Shawty Lo: I never said that he didn’t put Bankhead on the map because he has. He’s just not from Bankhead.

Lexilex: Let’s talk about D4L for a minute. You guys had major success with your hits “Laffy Taffy” and “Betcha can’t do it like me”. Will we ever hear another record from D4L? Or, is everyone just doing their own thing?

Shawty Lo: You know what I don’t know. People wanted to make it seem like Fabo was the group and he wasn’t the group by himself. He’s supposed to be working on a solo album, now.

Lexilex: Do you feel like songs such as “Laffy Taffy” hurt your street credibility?

Shawty Lo: Nah, I don’t because I wasn’t a rapper then. I was still in prison when I called home and they told me they had a hit. Initially, I was on some CEO type of stuff. I wasn’t trying to be a rapper. They did the record “Betcha Can’t Do It Like Me”. When I first heard it, I was like ‘ya’ll crazy talking about some Laffy Taffy,’ but it was a hit. It wasn’t until 2005 early 2006 when I did the song “I’m the man” and I just kept going from there. The people wanted to hear more music from me. I came home (from prison) that I actually started trying to make something positive out of something negative. I wasn’t trying to go back to the streets.

Lexilex: A few months ago, you won BET’s Rookie of the Year award. How did that make you feel?

Shawty Lo: That made me feel really good that people were acknowledging me for my music and the hard work I’ve put in. It was an honor.

Lexilex: You’re known and seen all around Atlanta. Do you find yourself being bombarded with people asking you to check out their music? Or asking for help with trying to get a deal? What do you do?

Shawty Lo: I just try to keep it real with them. I try to give them pointers on how to be successful. I tell them they have to work hard to get that hit record. You’ve got to have that hit single that people want to hear. You have to get the streets behind you first.

Lexilex: Who are other artists in the game that you respect? Who do you listen to?

Shawty Lo: My number one favorite artist is Jay-Z. My second is Lil’ Wayne.

Lexilex: You’re a known diabetic, which is a prevalent disease in our community. You have participated in the American Diabetes Association walk. Do you ever see yourself doing public service announcements to bring awareness to it?

Shawty Lo: You know, by me really being from the hood I have to take some speech classes because I don’t want to half step with it, I take this seriously. But I am working on my public speaking skills now. I am launching a diabetes health network so that I can help other people struggling with the illness. We are also working on doing a lot more within the community and at homeless shelters. I’ve done huge community days in Bankhead with free haircuts and face paintings for kids. I’ve given away groceries for those who are diabetic. I do a lot but I don’t do it for publicity. A lot of what I do goes unnoticed and that’s fine with me, as long as I’m helping somebody.

Lexilex: What’s next for Shawty Lo? You’re like the new remix king. Is there a new album coming soon?

Shawty Lo: Right now, I’m working on my book and a movie. And both are going to be about my life. It’s going to be called Carlos. I’m going to break it down year by year and let the people know everything. I am in the beginning stages but I hope to have it out by the time the album drops. Right now, the album is scheduled to drop around March 24^th, but that’s not for certain yet. I have a new mix tape out I’m the Man 2K9 with DJ Scream. I have my group Costra Nostra. I have my artists Mook B and Stuntman. I’m just working on a lot of things.

Lexilex: I’ve heard a few new tracks, are those songs from the new mix tape or album?

Shawty Lo: Which ones did you hear?

Lexilex: The one with Trey Songs and Lil’ Wayne.

Shawty Lo: That’s from the album, it’s called “Supplier”.

Lexilex: Will Shawty Lo ever have an official YouTube channel? You seem to have a lot of videos on the internet.

Shawty Lo: You know what? I’ve never really thought about it.

Lexilex: Where can your fans check you out?

Shawty Lo: myspace.com/therealshawtyLO

Lexilex: Any lasting comments?

Shawty Lo: Thanks to everybody who’s supported me. I really appreciate it.

While on the topic of pregnancy, word on the streets is that Mariah could be next. Mariah was spotted leaving an OBGYNs office this week and being congratulated by her entourage.

Speaking of good news, Monica is working really hard with working on her new album. For those ATLiens, you’d know a while ago Monica was working on her reality show The Single on Peachtree TV.(which aired only once due to Monica trying to shop the show around to a major network). Anyways, someone from Monica’s camp leaked this single called Trust which features her new BFF Keyshia Cole. I digs this song, a lot. Anyways, hear it for yourself here: http://www.mediafire.com/?tzzzmzyjvnq

I heard today that T.I. has already started working on his next album. He’s also working on shopping around a new movie as well. When talking to the media about this opportunity, Tip said, “We’re getting offers every day, checking on our availability, on whether or not we’ll be able to take advantage of certain opportunities, film-wise.” Tip has been getting himself up for when he gets back from serving his one year jail sentence. This past week, he was on Howard Stern’s radio show. He said while he’s gone there would be no visits. He said he didn’t want to see his kids nor long time girlfriend Tameka “Tiny” Cottle.

Killer Mike is working on a record deal with Grand Hustle. According to AllHipHop.com, Killer Mike said “Tip is encouraging me to be a business man, and he’s encouraging the efforts I’ve already put forth. This is an industry of slaves and sharecroppers. And most people just try to either enslave you or make you a sharecropper. And sharecropping, it ain’t perfect, but it’s a lot nobler than slavery. I’ll be happy to work the whole field as long as I can own a small piece or make a profit.”

Speaking of Jail, DMX was arrested, again. Accept for this time, he was scheduled to perform in a Florida club. Even though he only sold 500 tickets (at the time), the promoter of the club has to reimburse everyone for their tickets (at $20 apiece) since DMX is in jail. Dang….

I also heard that T-Pain and Plies are beefing, still. Not too long ago, I reported that Plies has a tendency of having a lot of enemies in Florida. In spite of his entire “I’m a goon” image, Plies is really scary. He is known for running from his “beefs.” All of this was exposed at this year’s Jingle Jam. Apparently, TI was supposed to perform and bring out Plies during his performance. T-Pain wasn’t having it and threatened to leave. But before the officials could figure something out, Plies left the building without warning. I also heard its similar situations that have prevented Plies from even going back home to Fort Myers.

Speaking of beefs, actress Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony might be on their way to divorce court. The actress turned singer has been spotted without either her wedding ring or husband lately. As of today, that’s been the longest marriage J.Lo has had as of date. Anthony is the father of the couples twin daughters, born earlier this year.

When Keyshia Cole named her album A Different Me, she definitely prepared her fans for a shift in music. While still riding on the wave of hit singles such as Heaven Sent and I Remember, Keyshia sat down with mega producers such as Polo Da Don, Dallas Austin, Ron Fair, and the Trackmasters to co-write her third solo effort. She even invited her best friend Monica, the legendary Tupac and Nas to appear on the album. However, for most Keyshia Cole fans, this is definitely a different side of Keyshia that most weren’t expecting.

With songs such as Play Your Cards Right, Keyshia experiences a different taste in music. Although it appears that Keyshia wants to be in love, wanting to take her time, it also appears as if Keyshia just threw this song onto the album just because she felt like it was a long and overdue single to be released. On Make Me Over, Keyshia is asking for her man to make her over, almost sampling Tina Turner’s song I want to be made over. Even though the track has a funky DC/Maryland Go-Go sounding beat, it’s not enough for me to want to continue to listen to the album. With You Complete Me, and Brand New it seems as though Keyshia’s co-writers finally find her voice as she nails this record with all sincerity. However, with songs such as Beautiful Music and Where this Could End Up, I’m left wondering if this is Keyshia Cole or Paula Abdul’s album that I am listening to.

Overall, fans will be left disappointed with this different side of Keyshia Cole. This album definitely lacks the more sensual and sexy, yet feisty side of Keyshia that most fans are used to. This album definitely reflects the communal efforts put into rushing this album; it doesn’t seem fully representative of Keyshia’s abilities as an artist and writer. Perhaps this album will grow on fans but it is definitely one to purchase as time goes on. I’m not sure what side of Keyshia the producers were going for, but this side of Keyshia needs to not be exposed to her fans.

With all of the greatest disappointments of the world, I give her album two out of five stars.

T-Pain

Since the very beginning, T-Pain has brought forward a new sound to the dull and dry music scene. Even with his very infamous computerized voice, a.k.a. the auto tune, T-Pain’s lyrical abilities have continued to demonstrate his talents proving that he is meant to be within this industry; which is why he’s working on his third studio album Thr33 Rings.

With songs such as “Chopped and Screwed”, T-Pain continues to highlight real life situations that most men go through. As he continues to illustrate the average night life within the strip club with songs such as “Can’t Believe It”, T-Pain also demonstrates that he is able to poke fun at himself and his auto-tune use on “Karaoke”. On “Change the World,” I am forced to remember why so many people could relate to him to begin with as he goes back to the state of mind he was on the first and second albums. However what most people fail to realize that T-Pain is not just a non-singing person who uses a machine to hit the notes that he cannot hit. He is very much as lyrical as he demonstrates his writings skills throughout the album.

Although T-Pain is all over the radio within any regions top ten spins of the day, T-Pain has earned his career as a musical legend within this industry. With all of the features that T-Pain does, I kind of expected for the album to be a little bit hotter than what it is but it is pretty good for what it is. Although many would disagree, T-Pain has earned his right to stay on the radio with his many miscellaneous accolades received throughout his short but legendary career. No, he might not be a Luther Vandross or R. Kelly but he has his very own unique style that is annoyingly duplicated but is nowhere near to the talents of the Ringleader Man.

I give this album three out of five stars.

Since November 1997, I have been a huge fan of Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child. However for the first time in this eleven year streak of Beyoncé, I am very disappointed with this album I am Sasha Fierce.

Initially when the first singles began to leak via internet, I was excited about this project. With very commercial songs such as If I were a Boy and Single Ladies, I was bamboozled into believing that this would be the better one of the collection of Beyoncé’s albums. I thought that this album would be a woman’s collector’s item. However, with this album being full of cross over tracks (such as If I were a Boy), I was left with wondering where was the real Beyoncé? This album seems more rushed and put together than the B’Day album; which I love to no end.

Although Beyoncé is known for trying to go above and beyond each time, I unfortunately was unimpressed. With songs such as Halo and Satelite I find myself wondering what the hell is she yelling about? I’m often confused if she’s saying halo or hello. With songs such as Diva, Ego, and Video Phone, it seems as if Beyoncé is simply trying too hard to find a balance between the pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop star that has been created throughout the years. This album is definitely too commercial and the crossover tactic did not work. It was very unnecessary; considering Beyoncé has been a cross over artist for some time.

If I could rate this album based on five stars, I wouldn’t even give it half a star. Out of all the material listed, only three songs on the entire album are popping: Diva, Single Ladies, and If I were a Boy. It seems as if all of the better songs that leaked to the internet were the better half of the album that was conviently dropped off to trick you into buying this mess. The album is seriously disappointing leaving long time fans demanding a refund for the album I am Garbage.

(Atlanta, GA) – As a resident of Atlanta, I am all too familiar with how 65% to 70% of the population pretends to be someone they are not. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of the people in Atlanta are doing really well; you have a lot of people doing very well in their prospective careers. However, you still have a lot of people who are still faking it until they make it. This includes several members of the cast of the Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Throughout this show, viewers from all around the country have been conned into believing that these women have something serious going on. However, it has been revealed by numerous of sources that there have been many lies within this so called “reality show”. We have been conned into believing that that these women have stacks on deck and are just living it up like there is no tomorrow. However, it has been revealed that my personal favorite NeNe Leakes has been evicted from her Duluth home; which is the same home that has been featured on the show. Her B.F.F. Kim Zolaic was written into the script to add adversity; there is no such man as a ‘Big Poppa’ (a.k.a. Lee Najir) – which means she never bought that Cadillac Escalade. (Before the show finished taping, their relationship ended). Nor does she have a singing career in the making with mega producer Dallas Austin. However, Kim does live in the very nice townhouse shown in the show. Furthermore, Sheree Whitfield’s finances are not as lavish as reported either. The uptight and sadistic diva is known for bouncing checks throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area as she travels and shops with her entourage of people. Unsurprisingly, Sheree was also evicted from her home seen in the show. Lisa Wu-Hartwell recently filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy and is known for having several alias such as Sharron M. Wu and Sharon Lisa Sweat (after her previous marriage to Keith Sweat whom she has two kids).

Now, don’t get me wrong; I’m all about doing well and having things to represent your success. However, prior to their show I have never heard of any of these women (aside from Sheree’s check bouncing through Lenox Square Mall). It seems like the only women who have something legitimate is DeShawn Snow, who is working diligently to get the DeShawn Snow Foundation up and running. Ironically, nobody wanted to give DeShawn any play during her fundraiser at the couple’s home. Perhaps these ladies were just jealous because DeShawn’s money is real.

I suppose this show just goes to show you that you cannot believe half of what you see and none of what you read – even when you’re living in the overcrowded city of Atlanta, GA. Everybody who is somebody is linked to somebody else and it is truly six degrees of separation amongst people.

Although all of these ladies are quick to fight the rumors, the fact of the matter is none of these women have it going on as they proclaim. If they did, NeNe wouldn’t have that $30 a bag dry, bridle, and ugly quick weave in her head and Kim’s clip on pieces wouldn’t show every episode.

Be yourself people! Fronting and flodging will get you nowhere accept for on blast for faking it until you make it!

HMDJR

Ozone

Speaking of Rick Ross, he is still denying the allegations that he has completely forged his entire ‘life’ that we’ve all been buying. In a recent interview with Don Diva magazine, Rick Ross issues yet another statement. He says, “When I’m making my music and talking about blow, it’s because I did it,” Rick Ross maintains. “When I say I’m rich off cocaine it’s because I did it. I never tried to hide my past! I put my name inside of all my CDs. My company has my SS #. I could’ve put a company name.” ** Remember, I told you here first that this was a pre-planned stunt pulled by Miami’s own Trick Daddy. Mind you, Trick has a tendacy of turning his back on his artist (i.e. Plies). However, he went on to say “I just talked to Plies two weeks ago and we fixin’ that Trick Daddy and Plies thing. That’s small. We all street n***as that got 30 killers behind us and we all rich and we all wild. I love Trick, cause he the one that brought me in the game.”

Khia

Lord knows, I fight for people to respect Khia.

We have mutual friends… I’ve interviewed her before and even got a deeper glimpse into who she was respecting her even more. As we all know, on July 22, Khia released her highly anticipated album Nasti Muzik 08 (which many didn’t really give a shit about). Since then, it’s been a little rumor flying around the internet saying that she is short of going platinum. Khia even posted this in her highly referenced MySpace blog. However, when I received last week’s soundscan, I did not come across Khia’s name. I thought that there was some mistake. Nonetheless, it has was learned that this was indeed a lie. Khia only sold 1,400 copies her first week according to AllHipHop.com’s Illseed. Keep in mind, I had the opportunity of speaking with Khia a few months ago and I really enjoyed what she had to say. Although Khia parades around the United States demanding that other people acknowledge her and enforce the fact that the ‘hood’ knows about her, the real question is: why didn’t they go out to support her? Don’t get me wrong, I was one of the 1,400 who did. But I think that finally Khia’s negative attitude and snapping on radio personalities on air has definitely caught up with her; even though she claims that’s a publicity stunt.

If you’re interested in seeing what she and I discussed then you should go to: http://gritsandeggs.com/online/?p=544 to read that interview.

Jacki O

Now, I don’t know how true this is, but there is a word on the street that Florida rapper Jacki-O is sexing for advancement funds. Mind you, the industry is really tough right now to be in, especially for independent artist that are struggling to finance their careers. Women in the music business have to use ‘what they’ve got to get what they want’ all the time. Like I said, I’m not sure if this is true or not but since she and I have mutual friends, I can definitely investigate this one. I just hope she’s not that type of chick but hey, sometimes YOU HAVE TO DO WHAT YOU GOTTA DO.

Mashonda

In a recent interview with Vibe Magazine, Swiss Beat’s ex-wife and one hit wonder Mashonda spoke out about the rumors circulating their recent divorce. When it comes to the whole Alicia Keys & Swiss Beats relationship, this is what she had to say:

How about now? There were some rumors regarding [Alicia Keys’ fiancée´] Krucial Keys.

The media turned this whole Krucial Keys thing into some ridiculousness. Went out to D-Nices’ birthday party – a very good and mutual friend of both Swizz and I – to have a good time and promote the album. I get caught up in all the unnecessary shit for no reason. I don’t even want to make a big deal about it because I’m not worried. Everything I’m going through in my personal life is not for publicity. People don’t risk their marriage, personal beliefs and children for bullshit publicity. I want to dead the assumptions, fake media rumors, and All the Krucial rumors – it’s crazy.

When I say Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz how do you feel?

No comment.

Okay.

No comment says a lot, right? Yeah, no comment says a whole lot.

So you and Swizz were married, had a son, when did you find out it was a wrap?

For legal issues I can’t discuss, but eventually I will. I just want people to understand that in January 2008 at my birthday party, in my eyes my husband and I seemed perfectly happy. Hip-Hop Weekly did an exclusive, and things were fine. Whatever happened after that, I wasn’t aware. I didn’t know about anything, it was a rude awakening. I feel like I gave too much already, but just know I am in no way shape or form using what is going on to push my music. The media is creating a scandal, and I’m creating music, it’s not apart of each other.

Understood. What are you doing for your career so you’re not labeled just Swizz Beatz ex-wife?

There is no ex-wife situation yet, we’re not even legally separated yet. We are still in the beginning stages.

Last night, I spoke with one of my sources who informed me that this recent publicity stunt launched by Trick Daddy was pre-planned. This stunt has been in the works for a period of time. However, my informant believed that this was “beef” was settled when this stunt wasn’t pulled earlier.

Here is the kicker: the photo of Rick Ross in his work uniform is in need Rick Ross. Now, if you saw the video, which was uploaded to HipHopMusicDotCom.com, Ross explains how ‘disappointing’ it was for this picture to be released. The only way it’s disappointing was because his big boy, boss, was exposed as being a correction officer. Well, folks… it looks like another ‘disappointing’ blow for another ‘d-boi’!

Now, I’m not one to jump to conclusions (lol) or nothing but for the last past three or four days, I have been seeing mad pictures of Diddy and Kim getting mighty close. Are these two exchanging slob? Ya’ll check the picture for yourself…. I say “Yessssss….”

So Laurie Anne is out and about trying to remain relevant. Is it working? Hell nall… I can do this 100% better than her ass and she’s supposed to be a professional! This is a serious WTF!

Morning babies!! Just when it seems as though these celebrities have regained their common sense, something like this shit happens!

Lawd Hammercy! What the fuck is this clown thinking? Now, ya’ll know I ain’t the biggest Reggie Bush and Kim Hoagain’s but my sources are confirming that the two are going to get married! Now, this is not nothing new, but GOD DAMN! I’m so sick and tired of hearing this chick whine how much Reggie is such a ‘BIG’ part of her life but yet and still he never says anything about the chick. It’s always her crying marry me Reggie… ugh! I swear, when he started dating her, he lost allllll his black points. If you think I’m hating, just ask somebody…. Note to Reggie, if you’re going to be dippin in the white girls, get one that ain’t no damn Barbie doll and ain’t full of plastic.

Today is Wayne’s day as Lil’ Wayne drops his highly anticipated and most hated album, The Carter III. I don’t know why I have this love-hate relationship with Lil’ Wayne but I do. After seeing him on 106 & Park, I believe he can get the panties! Ladies, is it just me or aren’t you curious about what the dude is working with? I mean after all, I am trying to figure out what about this man has the hoes going bananas! Anyways, ya’ll kiddies and groupies run out to buy Wayne’s CD!

Yesterday, I brought ya’ll an ‘EWW’ alert and today I just have an ‘aww’ alert. Now, I am very much so pro-black love, hense my hatred for Kim and Reggie Bush. But, for Young Dro and Fantasia to stay in this thing for as long as they have has me screaming, Hell to the Nawl! But much love for the two for staying together and are reporting that they will marry sometime this year.

It looks like Superhead is back in the news but this time for being abused by her new wonder man Darius from Family Matters. Even though she’s all over the place talking about how much he needs help, yada yada yada, this chick refuses to admit to the fact that maybe she needs some help to! Now, he says he was being abused, she says she was being abused… maybe both of ya’ll were abusing one another to have that great make-up sex… after all this is SUPER HEAD! lol… anyways, Darius says she abuses her son which is believable. If you all read her first book, Karrine goes into great detail about how her mother abused her a lot as a child, and you know that stuff goes in a cycle. All I gotta say is, I dare this bitch to call me because I’m putting her on blast. I want an interview with her ass anyways! Haha…

Word on the streets is that Amerie is pregnant by ??? … why is this even in the news!? LOL

According to People Magazine, 50 cent is doing reggae music now. Lawd have mercy!

P.S. Why is Janet Jackson remixing Plies‘ song when it was origninally HER song… LOL… WTF??? I just don’t get that one….

By the way, I’m having a craving for some Lucky Charms… yep, I’m so childish for that… if Warren G was of relevance, I would have told ya’ll he was arrested… but I’m hungry!

Hit me up on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/sweetfaceh0nii

Sources have confirmed on from both camps that Foxy Brown and Rick Rossare a definite item. Granted, this is fairly an odd couple, the sources have revealed that Foxy is taking her ill nana to Miami to be with the Boss.

In spite of all of the efforts to sell Janet Jackson’s latest album Discipline, Def Jam has ended all promotional work for her album. Even though she is trying to go on tour, again, the company has ended all beliefs that Ms. Jackson will sell multi-million records of her latest project.

If you’re a big fan of The Game and have been counting down the days to his album L.A.X. to drop, you’ve got more days to add on to your wait. That’s right ya’ll, his album has been pushed back perhaps to be checked for wackness. Now, I’m not saying he is trash, horrible, or anything like that. He has some great points but I’m not the first one to be excited about anything he works on.

Usher admitted finally that it is indeed hard being a married man. Usher has been quoted as saying, I’m good at making love, but I’m not good at being in love. It’s a conscious decision every day to love the person you’re with.” to Cosmopolitan Magazine. I wonder how his wife, Tameka Foster-Raymond feels about that statement. My thing is, how can you even utter a thought like that when you’ve claimed that your wife has made you a better man but the better man can’t be in love with his wife without making a decision to do so everyday? To me, it shouldn’t even be a second thought about rather or not you are in love with your wife… but do you! That’s ya’ll buznaz!

Contrary to popular belief, I love Khia. I actually had the opportunity to speak with her about two months ago and gained a whole different understanding to her than what meets the eye, which is why I wasn’t surprised when she snapped off on V-103’s Porsha Foxx live on air in Atlanta last week. Khia don’t play that and I am honestly glad that she played Porsha the way that she did since Ms. Fox tried to carry Khia live on air. To see this all play out, click here: http://www.v103webmag.com/page/porsche-foxx and make sure you watch both parts of the interview!

DJ’s are starting dismiss Jermaine Dupri along side of Lil’ Wayne for saying that “DJs are Dead” after saying that DJs don’t hustle for the artist anymore. After being put on blast by Atlanta’s Gregg Street, I can see a new boycott coming against JD as well.

Forever, I love Atlanta… it’s where all the bull ish in Hip-Hop goes down!

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It’s not a secret throughout the streets of Florida that this man Plies is NOT a goon but his imagination helps the man sell records. In fact, some fellow local rappers throughout the Gunshine state pulled his rap s

heet to find only FOUR misdemeanors on his records for stuff like ‘tinted windows, music too loud’ etc. all of which are payable by fines. It is no secret that Plies’ brother is the actual real goon here as he’s always in and out of jail. THATS NO SECRET. Yet, Plies still gets love… or he did until Trick Daddy went snapping off about his flodging ass. Now, here’s the scoop. Ya’ll know Plies was never really signed to Slip-N-Slide Records. He was signed to Slip-N-Slide’s Street team. If it wasn’t for Bigga Rankin, he would have never rea

lly made it ‘big’ even though Plies has been known in the streets for a while. Finally, Trick picked the man up and then he plays Trick by not showing up to do his verse on Trick’s new album? Where is the respect?? Now, this comes at NO SURPRISE since I’ve heard plenty of times how Plies NEVER shows up to the studio when he’s supposed to… so is this the offical declaration of beef between Plies and Trick?

Media outlets are about to get their drawls up in a bunch when they see this video that’s circulating around YouTube.com with Pharrell preforming on stage and a fan jumps up on stage to shake his hand and he pushes him back into the audience.

However, at the end, Pharrell did pick the kid back up as an apology BUT the video stops there. Truthfully, I don’t think it was a bad thing but my sources say Pharrell is one step from becoming Akon? Where is the correlation?

Queen Latifah is releasing a new perfume, which seems contradictory to her sexual preference. It seems that women a like have been feeling the queen regardless to her sexual idenity as she has been all over Cover Girl products and more. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Queen but seriously… why would she want to come out of the closet if being in the closet has worked to her benefit?

Listen up kiddies… my boo Rihanna (who is also a fellow Pisces) is not playing any games when it comes to being treated like a queen. It has been reported that Chris Brown has bought my girl a $31K Cartier watch just because she wanted it! Now that’s what’s up! Ya’ll bust-it-babies take notes.. You get the gifts just because you want them, he gets the gifts just because he earns them… (ok, blow up my email now because of that statement). But then again, she does have a song (which I love) that says “I got a house but I need new furniture…so let me get that”!!!

Oh my God, Lil’ Flip has arisen. Actually, I thought that he was somewhere locked under the jail for that food stamp and credit card fraud that he was caught up in sometime last year. However, it turns out that our boy needs our prayers. He was involved in a very serious car accident. So pray for him for that. Then pray that his album that he plans to releases actually sales that he’s releasing in July.

Speaking of Southern Hip-Hop, Bun B is still kicking Billboard’s Top 100’s ass on the rap charts with staying #1 for FIVE WEEKS STRAIGHT. That’s real good shit..

And to conclude the hot shit. Wayne is really getting jumped at by Mike Pratt, so is DJ Drama.

Watch the clip here (after watching it myself, I really don’t know what to say about it… LOL)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM4mfqk9lVM

Alright babies…

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Well folks, it looks like R. Kelly has his own real life saga of Trapped in the Closet with his child pornography court case. It appears that the Chicago Sun Times reporter whom leaked the video has refused to show up in court, claming that he never received the documentation needed from the court indicating that he needed to be present. Now, the judge in the case has ordered for him to show up in court TODAY or be thrown in jail. This is after a woman from Atlanta testified, properly identifying R. Kelly and his teenage courterpart as being in the video AFTER she also participated in a threesome with the young girl and R. Kelly. However, her crediability has been damaged after she admitted to having once stole Kelly’s $20,000 watch from a hotel, where she had been staying since she quit her job in Atlanta to be with him.

Hmm… I wonder if Kells is going to write a soap about this drama…..

Well folks, it looks like Lil Wayne is about to put his foot in his mouth 100% as mix tape DJs are continuing to leak his album on purpose! This comes after Wayne says “fuck DJS” so now the DJs are saying “FUCK WAYNE” back in return. It has been said that Wayne’s The Carter III album has had over one million downloads, ALREADY. To make matters worse, the DJs responsible have no remorse for their actions. One DJ has been quoted as saying, “Lil Wayne said f**k mixtape DJs… so now I’m about to show that boy the meaning of bootleg. I’ll be damned if I let (anyone) get away with saying f**k me without him facing some type of repercussions, including Lil Wayne… Don’t buy the new Lil Wayne album. Download it for free!”

Wowwwwww!!! Looks like Wayne is going to have to find another hustle to fight off all those lawsuits surrounding his ass because not only is this album going to flop (yep, blame it on supply and demand especiallyw ith the economy being so bad) but now he’s not doing another mix tape ever again… Although my man has apologized for his remarks, they ain’t buying it… I guess he brings a new meaning to ‘go DJ’.

Former Spice Girl Mel B scooped her mommy bags up into this fly but ultra small corset like top as she appeared on the red carpet for ‘Ultimo’ At Debenhams Liverpool. I say, either she got a lotta water bags propping those boobies up or she got implants. What do you think?

Ashanti is working really hard to promote her, The Declaration, to pay those wonderful stylist of hers that she’s been missing all of her career. Ashanti was looking 100% fabulous yesterday as she did a promotional stop in the Virgin Records Megastore.

Speaking of selling records, ya’ll….

America’s beloved asswhole, Usher has sold the most albums this year with a beautiful 445K units sold the first week. I guess all that loving up in the club enticed some folks to run out and buy his album, Here I Stand. You know, it’s really sad when 445K is the highest number of units sold when this time last 600K+ units sold was the highest number. That says a lot about this industry we support. Anyways, I’m not sure if I exactly have $13.99 to buy this CD but if it’s on sale at Target still for $9.99 I just might go buy it. Besides, I’m still bitter about the time I was about 13 and Usher was on a promo tour for his sophomore LP My Way. He was scheduled to make an appearance at a skating rink, which I freqented anyways, but I stood in line for about two hours in the middle of below zero temperatures… paid $40 to get in and his ass left after standing in the building for about 3 minutes SO YES BITCHES, I AM BITTER. Lol…. naw but for real, much love to Ursh for breaking that barrier… now he can give me back my $40 plus interest… (LOL).

Alright ya’ll… that’s all that I got for now.

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Now, I’m a big fan of Lil’ Wayne’s, I really am. I feel like the man is my little brother but this morning, I was doing my job, searching for gossip to give the kiddies and this is what I came across. Mind you, I am not saying that the man did it BUT when you put two and two together, it all makes sense. Today, Illseed from AllHipHop.com submitted a post from a loyal reader of his column saying this:

“What’s up AllHipHop.com. I read your site everyday and I think that I have some information that’s allhiphop worthy. Okay, so I am interested in modeling and doing videos and stuff right. Well i came across an add posted on craigslist stating that Hot rapper was having a casting call in Baltimore, MD. So I submitted my photos to see if i’d be chosen b/c living Maryland opportunities don’t always come like this. Well I was apparently chosen and received a call from a man name Dave or David who said he worked with “A Popular Video Model Agency.” Dave and I conversed for like an hour about the video shoot (he was trying to convince me). He told me that there would be a lot of weed smoking, coke snorting, drinking, butt naked girls and sex on the set of the shoot because that’s how Hot rapper and his crew get down. Then Dave proceeded to tell me that all of the women at the shoot was down for having sex with Hot rapper’s and/or his crew. He asked me if I would be down with “f***ing” to keep a spot on the video and if I drank or smoked. He told me that the men on the set would treat me like a hoe so I should act like one. I told him that I didn’t feel as though I should have to f**k someone just to get in a video. He told me that women do it all the time and how do i think the Melyssa Fords, Buffie’s and Angel Lola’s got put on. [Editor’s note: this is NOT the way AllHipHop.com understands the previously mentioned models attained success.] I told him that I was not a roller and I don’t get down like that. He proceeded to do a scenario with me asking me what I would do if a seven foot man came up to me or if he came up to me (since he would be on the set) and said he wanted to see me after the shoot for some action. I told him I don’t get down like that. He then said that he thought it was odd that all the other models they chose were down for whatever and I wasn’t and since I seem like I’m not down (a hoe), he no longer thought I was a fit. I said I agree and hung up. I was completely shocked b/c it’s as though Hot rapper’s is recruiting pussy via the Internet now. That’s a damn shame. Guess that’s why he think’s he’s hot. Lame.”

Now, Lil’Wayne was in DC for the past couple of days. In fact his whole squad of goons was in DC. And if you think about it, refer back to the original email where the guy ‘Dave’ was requesting for the girl to snort coke, and other drugs. Ya’ll think about it and you be the judge….

hmmm…

They say never get a tattoo that is in obvious places that can identify you. I guess Drew from College Hill didn’t think about that when he participated in gay activities. Even though he’s been calling into radio stations throughout Atlanta, the picture speaks for itself. Check out the tattoos! It looks like Drew to me…. but then again, who am I???

It’s official, Shakir Stewart is set to take Jay-Z’splace when he leaves Def Jam. The Morehouse graduate has worked diligently for LaFace since 200 and was highly recommended by L.A. Reid. That’s a good look, congrads…

Yesterday, Lil Kim was out and about looking like she couldn’t feel her face. I don’t care what nobody says, money has destroyed Lil’ Kim’s. She was such a beautiful girl before she began to work on her face (see the picture below). Although Kim’s fashion sense has went up three notches, she looks like she and Joan Rivers should be sitting side by side on that Gieco commerical talking about, “Am I smiling? I can’t feel my face!”

If I look at the first picture really fast, it looks like Kim and Michael Jackson have both gone to the same plastic surgents.

Danity Kane is gracing the pages of In Touch Magazine looking completely out of touch. I know the economy is bad but got damn, did Diddycompletely cut the budget for their looks? All I’m saying is, the girls look a mess, where are their squad to fix their hair, where is their makeup, and who picked out these Target swimsuits for them to wear? I know that their tour ticket sales have been in the dumbs but DAMN! I know that Diddy gotta know somebody to call for the girls… they look like they have been … rejected.

My homie, Rick Rosswas out and about yesterday as well looking like he ate some bad food and had a bad case of gas. I know for ya’ll that’s a little TMI but just look at his face. Lol. I’m sorry, I saw too much Sex and the City this past weekend.

Ashanti’salbum drops today, (as if you may care). She has also launched this new campagin entitled, Ideclareme.com. Ashanti says, “One of the reasons I call the album ‘The Declaration,’ is because I feel it’s important to present all sides of what being a woman is about,” she says. “Historically, we’ve always been relegated to the bottom of the totem pole, whether it’s business or the battle of the sexes or just empowering each other. I want this album to make people feel stronger about themselves. I’ve always used the ups and downs in my own life as well as others close to me as a motivational tool and I hope my music comes off that way. I felt a lot of passion making this record. I loved every minute I was in the studio.”

I hope her record sales reflect her sudden streak of being out and about to promote her album!

While accusations are flying profusely about 50 torching his own home to ‘kill his baby mother’, speculations are beginning to surface if this is a repeat of 50’s childhood. As you all may recall, 50’s mother was drugged then burned in premeditated gas house fire. Could 50 be responsible for the fire of his Long Island home?

Although his baby mother has been relentless in seeking an increase in child support throughout the years, and has failed, why would 50 result to trying to kill her now? After all, this has been an ongoing court hearing battle for years. Could she have been bitter with the recent judge’s decision to deny the increase in child support, be upset from public embarrassment and humiliation, and have set the house on fire herself? With keeping in mind 50 is in location for a movie, how could he possibly have been in New York to set the house on fire and get back to Louisiana without being noticed? Perhaps he paid someone to do his dirty work. Even if he did, how could someone start that big of a fire without leaving the scene smelling like gasoline? It should be totally impossible for the fire to be a one man’s job. Investigators have since then revealed that there was a 5 gallon gas tank found near the house. Maybe they will be able to find some type of microscopic evidence with the gas can and perhaps they won’t. Furthermore, if someone had broken into the house as Shaniqua alleges then why hasn’t there been a police report brought forth? Normally when someone breaks into someone’s home, the person who lives there typically files a police report. But she didn’t file one (and if she did it hasn’t been revealed) and then an hour later her house goes up in flames and her five children barely escaped.

Since the fire, Shaniqua has been quoted as challenging 50’s parental skills by saying “tell him to call his son!” Maybe Shaniqua is utilizing this moment to expose 50, win the lawsuit, and get the judge to see that she needs more monthly revenue to live in an undisclosed location from his deranged father (used as a figure of speech).

What really had happened was…

I think Shaniqua got mad after the fight, called her estranged boyfriend or booty call over for some love and affection to ease her mind of the drama. Got some. Went to the bathroom dissatisfied, ran a bath, smoked a cigarette while playing Tweet’s “Smoking Cigarettes”, dranked some wine and had flash backs of Waiting to Exhale. Then, she went into her car, got her gas can, called herself setting some of 50s personal items on fire and ended up burning down the house. However, here’s the kicker: when she realized she couldn’t control the small fire, she ran to get her kids out of bed, called 911 and barely escaped.

Think about it. Why else was she awake at 5AM?

Hmmm…

My sources say that Drew from College Hill Atlanta has been confirmed as being gary! Now, there is a lot of things that can be photoshopped but this??? … hmmm… let’s just say is impossible to edit someone licking someone’s ass… but if you’re interested in seeing this mess go to http://www.thugboy.com and scroll down. The person who is said to be Drew goes by the name of Brian Vegas. If you can’t believe your eyes, just click on that photo!! WARNING: Not safe for work!

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Bundles of Joy?

With pregnancies in the air all over Hollywood, there are a few highly anticipated births awaiting us in 2008. First it began with Halle Berry, then Jennifer Lopez, now it’s Jessica Alba, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle [TI’s Wifey], Jamie Lynn AND Brittney Spears amongst several other expecting mothers. Now, my first question is: What nut case decided to elope with Brittany Spears, but I had to realize who wouldn’t be silly enough to father Brittany’s baby when she’s obviously both rich and unstable. I don’t know world, but that should be a very interesting situation to critique considering Brittany doesn’t have custody for neither one of her children now. Speaking of Brittany, what’s going on with the side of her mouth? I don’t know about ya’ll but I saw an up-close shot of that – which looks like Herpes – and I was just curious to know if anybody saw that or not? Hey! Breaking news… New York (aka Tiffany Patterson) is also pregnant but the baby father is UNKNOWN – is that surprising? New York was undergoing the typical screenings for her hit reality show I Love New York 3 when discovered that she was pregnant. I wonder if Tailor Made is her baby daddy since he recently admitted that he was the ONLY PERSON on the show who actually had sex with her… I don’t know but that’s just gross.

Wipe Your Baby’s Booty!

Although this is yet another year that singer/song writer R. Kelly has not been convicted of his child pornography charges, he’s still the butt of all jokes as he recently missed court and a warrant was issued for his arrest. A spokesperson for Kellz simply stated he missed it because his tour bus was pulled over by the police. However, if this was true then why wasn’t he arrested for missing his court date? In case you haven’t noticed that I didn’t say his publicist released a statement, R. Kelly’s long term publicist (and her husband – who’ve been friends with Kellz) for 14 years has thrown the deuces to Kellz after he was caught sleeping with her daughter. Although the girl is 19 years old now, the disgusting part of this is that she was 4 when they met. Now, I know I’m wrong for assuming this but if Kellz has a problem with touching young kids, why does he still have custody of his children? If he can sleep with this chick after he’s watched her grow up for 14 years, then who’s to say that he’s not sleeping or touching his kids? Hey! That’s just a thought because obviously this man is sick!

Now, that’s a good baby!

Singer/Songwriter/Actress Ms. Alicia Keys has proven everybody wrong with her third studio LP As I am by releasing two number one hit singles for the fifth week in a row.

Poor Baby!

As if Kelly Rowland hasn’t already had a hard time in the states pushing her sophomore album, Ms. Kelly, she was recently even kicked off of The Clash of the Choirs on NBC the first night! First she was crying because a promoter reduced her concert tickets to fifty cents and she still couldn’t sell out and now she can’t even last two nights on TV. Now, I had the TV on but didn’t really see what they came up with but I do know that this show is slightly skewed because you have Patti LaBelle competing against a bunch of youngins that have no clue what longevity is even if they ran into it on the damn street. Speaking of non-selling singers, Ruben Studdard was dropped from J. Records for piss pour record sells on his 3^rd album as he only pushed over 233,000 copies! Curren$y finally left Young Money after realizing after FOUR YEARS his career was going nowhere with Weezy F. Baby. Same thing happened to KeKe Wyatt after two years. Just because yo’ boss is rich, don’t mean you will be too; Lil Wayne ain’t even learned this lesson for himself after being sued by a Miami jeweler for not paying his own damn bill. Karrine Steffans does not have a record deal, thank God! Besides, what would she rap about? Getting and giving head is kind of faded now but then again if she would do a complementary DVD she would have the best selling album and porn of all time which guarantees her some revenue because 4/5 people who’ve read this last book are asking for their money back.

REJECTED, Baby!

As if we care, Remy Ma’s request to travel was rejected by a New York judge. Apparently she’s hurting for cash because her lawyer fault tooth and nail for her to get the opportunity to travel overseas for a five day tour and the judge said “HELL TO THE NO”. And get this: the tour would have only given her $40,000. Remy Ma is also denying the lesbian allegations as well. If you ask me, I think they’re true, she’s oversaturated with masculinity (lol) but you didn’t ask me now did you? Ha! Change Your Baby’s Diaper! I’m not sure how many of you all are familiar with who Sandra Rose is but I recently saw her at an event and she definitely confirmed what I thought: she looks not exactly a pretty girl (if you know what I mean). I guess she got tired of everybody calling her a hater and blocked off her website to only “invited” readers but hey! It’s only so many times you can pick on everybody by picking out every little flaw they have before someone starts to call you a hater. I used to be a fan of hers truthfully and respectively until I realized she rarely had anything positive to say. I almost want to say that she and Ms. Jones would be BEST friends. They seem to have the same issues in life.

Baby Bye! Is it just me or does Mary J. Blige, Beyoncè, and Lil’ Wayne need to all take a vacation for at least a year or two because we’re being oversaturated with their longevity in the game. Now that my homie TI is bored on house arrest, I understand that he’s trying to keep himself busy and all with all these mix tapes and stuff, but why not just go outside to the pool and enjoy your vacation time boo. Now, don’t get me wrong: I LOVE SOME TI but some of the music I’ve heard has just been too concentrated. Why can’t these folks pull a Prince; do one album every seven years. We’d still love you, boo. Damn! Speaking of needing a break, although I like “Fly like me” by Chingy, does anyone else feels like he just needs to GIVE IT UP all together? And DMX has stayed too long on vacation because I’m not sure how I feel about him recording another album. Is that even news?Rev. Run’s son JoJo getting a record deal… FOR WHAT? We all know that’s happening on his father’s recognition.

YOU CANT CRY OVER SPOILED MILK! Although I’m not a fan of celebrity gossip, (lol) word on the streets is that Dr. Jan Adams is the doctor responsible for messing up both Lil’ Kim and Vivica A. Fox’s faces (lmao). How about we gain some self-esteem and quit wasting money on plastic surgery and then we wouldn’t be crying about foolishness like this!

Aiight ya’ll and that’s a wrap up of what’s going on in Hollywood and Bollywood.

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In very sad news today, 58 year old Dr. Donda West, mother of Hip-Hop superstar Kanye West was pronounced dead last night in Los Angeles, CA. Although it is unknown as to what her exact cause of death is, Dr. West suffered from complications of a surgical procedure. Some sources say that it could have been because of plastic surgery. Although the family hasn’t released the exact cause of death, I wish to respect his family’s privacy by not disclosing that information until a late date.

Please keep his family in prayers.

Snitches: At first, MySpace.com was the biggest snitch in cases involving ghetto baby mama’s who play inspector gadget with their cheating boyfriend’s MySpace pages but now Sandra Rose is being a big time snitch in the whole TI investigation. Basically, she’s saying on her website that the judge supposedly read her blog about the TI situation, got upset, and refused to let him out of jail – or something to that effect – and that an angry representative from Atlantic Records called her to ask her to quit blogging about the investigation because she’s tampering with evidence. Something to that effect. I quote:

Last Friday, I received a call from an Atlantic records exec who informed me that T.I.’s lawyers were discussing amongst themselves the fact that the judge read my blog and was “very angry” by what he read. The exec indicated that the judge may have been angry enough to alter his decision to release T.I. on house arrest last Friday. The exec asked me to “be more sensitive” about what I wrote regarding T.I.I agreed to comply with the record exec’s request but later that same night I heard from two others in T.I.’s camp who said T.I.’s lawyers informed them that if T.I. isn’t released this coming Friday it will be my fault. As ridiculous as that may sound, I’m taking this reckless innuendo seriously. I decided to post this for two reasons a) because I want this on record just in case, and b) because some people have a hard time accepting the fact that T.I. – not bloggers or the media – is responsible for his current situation.I don’t believe for one minute that the judge reads Sandrarose.com. If I was T.I. I would be concerned about paying all that money to lawyers who would resort to these types of intimidation tactics. The attorneys need to be worried about their case and not about what some random blogger writes.

B*tches:Lil Wayne disses the kiddes in North Carolina by not showing up to a concert packed with 4,000 kids and then doesn’t even refund their money! I guess he needed it more than they did LOL. Somebody grab ya boy 50 Cent (who’s still being a sore loser now that he lost 2x’s to Kanye West who is certified 2xs platinum) who was on stage somewhere in America looking super GAY dancing to Kanye’s “Stronger” attempting to make a mockery of Ye but ended up embarrassing himself even more. (to see the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8Ey15rkQC0) Um. Anyways – to the b*tches that started the rumor talking about Jeezy was shot, you wish! My mans is alive and well cooking up more motivation for the wannabe’s – Speaking of wannabe’s word on the streets that Plies is a fony! Word on the streets in Florida is that he raps about his brother’s lifestyle and there was another Florida rapper (whom I’ve interviewed recently) that helped exposed him even more than the “real goons” down in Florida. LOL. When will they ever stop? In ATL the word on the streets is that Bad Boy’s Loon has some ugly beef on his hands… all I gotta say is Vaseline and saran wrap pretty boy! LOL And finally, will somebody tell Khia to shut the hell up! She makes a career off of hating on other people but now she’s taken it too far. She’s saying TI copied her by saying “do it” in “Big Shit Poppin’” because she was saying “I do it” in her song “Hater Walk”. WTF? It’s one thing to hate on Jacki-O, Trina, and even Lil’ Wayne but this cookie monster is just outta control this time around. Just stop! Solange was out with her son this weekend looking great!

Cornball @$$ mofos: Ludacris was spotted out this weekend with his new boo overseas. He was the opening act for Beyoncè’s concert in Ethiopia. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the annoying Gabrielle Union. YES! Former 106 & Park host Free was spotted out this weekend. I almost forgot who she was but good news for her, she’s been booked to host the Dirty Awards in Atlanta coming up in November – not really a BIG deal!

JUST WHY?Why in the hell do we BLACK PEOPLE have an award show called The Hoodie Awards? JUST WHY? And why do the cateogories consist of “The best chicken spot?” What the damn! And WHY did Kelly Rowland’s label THINK she had the ability to go on tour after NOBODY hardly bought that last album. Needless to say, they’re going to ABORT her North American aspect of her tour. R&B mishap Letoya Luckett is back in the studio working on a sophomore album yet entitled. She has a new single called “Swagger” that’s supposed to be something. What that is, I don’t know! Cheri Dennis is also trying to do something, again. Um. For???? Apparently Yung Joc & Gorilla Zoe are the new tag team. Why? I mean, I’ve interviewed them both and their cool peoples but the collaborations should have ended at The Coffee Shop. Diddy’s mama is still looking a plum fool so why she had the audacity to show up to her son’s women’s clothing line launching party looking a HOT ASS MESS I don’t know but she’s been embarrassing him for years… at some point in time, he’ll quit inviting her ass until she gets a REAL stylist. Hot damn! Nas is firing back to the critics (and Rev. Al Sharpton) for his new album called “NIGGER” – why? How many people use the word subconsciously on a day-to-day basis? If he wants to exhibit the word NIGGER and show why or why not is a nigger let ‘em do it. Like Mo’Nique say, “LOOK AT THAT NIGGER! He’s on top of the world!” Speaking of rap, why is Brittany Spears baby daddy’s ex-girlfriend and former first baby mama Shar Jackson trying to start up a rap career? Um. WHY! Fantasia – as known as big lips in the business – is ‘posed to be dating Young Dro. I’m sorry, I can’t hold it in LOL! Just why?! Lastly, Foxy Brown got some trashed called singles released. No me gusta!

RIP: You might have remembered her from Lyfe’s “S.E.X” – Yolanda “Lala” Brown was found dead in a Milwalkee studio with her boyfriend over the weekend. They had been shot and dead for over a day before they were found. She leaves a daughter behind.

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