4/22/2008 7:08 PM
Myra wrote:
When you speak of "baller status," in hip-hop, you immediately think of the three richest men in rap, Jay-Z, P. Diddy & 50 Cent.
This hip-hop star has always been very envious of them, especially Jay and Diddy. He was desperate to belong in their category by any means necessary.
He overextended himself financially by purchasing a big crib and he fronted businesses which seemed lucrative but were going belly-up behind closed doors.
He also leased several exotic cars and acquired an Asian jump-off with expensive taste until his cash became funny.
For video shoots, he wanted expensive whips on display like he was ballin out of control but he couldn't even afford to lease luxury cars for a day, instead, he contacted local drug ballers and arranged to feature their fancy, customized whips in the video.
While on tour, our hip hop star would discreetly disappear and never inform his staff where he was staying because he was too ashamed to let them know, he was staying at local Holiday Inn's or Motel 6's due to his lack of cash flow.
Jay, Diddy and 50 have been known to travel in private jets but our hip-hop star has been spotted on Greyhound incognito.
He's still fronting, but not as much because his money is short. For appearances, he now has access to nice cars but away from the cameras, he's been seen driving a Camry. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:30 PM
Monique wrote:
I think that this is Ja Rule. I noticed when he was on Run's house, the cameras never showed what kind of car he was driving. Normally they show visitors pulling up in their driveway, for example when Kid Rock was there and even when the etiquette coach came to the house. Reply to this
4/24/2008 6:25 AMMaggi Baby wrote:
I think It's Jermaine...He's got a lot of money, but he ain't comparable to Hov N 'em...plus in the text it says "Ballin Out Of Control" Remember that joint he had a couple of years ago?
On the low tho, yall ladies are murder on these boards.... Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:25 PM
Grace wrote:
DAMON DASH.........GREAT GUESS. When was his last tour? When was his last CD out???? His last video was the bomb. What was the name of that song. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:07 PMGARY wrote:
Not master P he never had an asian girl friend, never knew him to cheat on the wife or never heard of him getting down like that Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:31 AM
T Dot wrote:
I don't think it is Master P....Master P isn't broke at all! But I could be wrong....but I know he got some cash! Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:24 PMfiziwhoa! wrote:
Whilst Damon Dash has no distribution deal, and will NEVER EVER get one according Lyor Cohen (Jewish Rap Mogul). We should take into account that while he has only 1 artist Sizzler, he still managed to make $200M last year. He did purchase a £5M pad in Kings Rd, Chelsea, London when he signed Posh Spice to Roc-a-fella records, he still owns Tiret watches, Armadale Vodka, Pro-Keds amongst others.
Damon is very arrogant, but a shrewd business man, he still wants to be Billionaire! So forget him and look towards. Master P Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:18 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
I have to re-read this before I venture a guess. But before I do ..... Can somebody tell me what's so bad about driving a Camry? It's one step up from my Suzuki. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:39 PM
The Mayor Of Panache Report (aka Charles) wrote:
Myra's BFF
The Mayor would like to know the answer to that question too.. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:53 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Myra BFF, There is nothing wrong with driving a Camry(LOL). That was posted to show that the Rapper fronting isn't driving an expensive car. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:58 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
I personally dont think that there is anythign wrong with driving a Camry.However I believe it was mentioned for the purpose of showing how drastically different this hiphops star's reality is from what he trys to sell to the public! If this rap star appears to be ballin on camera and dsiplaying very expensive luxury vehicles such as Lambos, Bentleys, etc and he drives a Camry (which is a respectful and nice car in my opinion, but not exact;y what you would think a major star would drive (who has alot of money) than it might be shocking to the public. Hope that helps Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:25 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Hey SheKnows. More of them need to drive Camrys and stop trying to front with that label advance money!lolThey know if they dont sell a certain amount of records they will end up owing the label. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:31 AM
TrUe wrote:
Amen! Now let me go out here and jump start my Cavalier while I watch my ends stack up LOL Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:12 PM
Booms wrote:
On ABC's 20/20 they said most millionaires drive Camry's. I think this holds true to the masses, but as far as a materialistic rapper who doesn't know any better, the Camry was his only option. Myra wanted to show how he was not "doing it" like people may think. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:50 AM
Bert wrote:
I don't think it's Irv.. When he beat those federal charges they had to release his money.. So I don't think Irv is hurting. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:56 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Deanna, I think this is Master P, I could be wrong but, I'm not feeling Ja Rule for this one. Because, I think he lives in Saddle River, New Jersey in a gated community with neighbors like Rev Run and Wyclef... Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:22 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
How about Baby .... or somebody from Cash Money? Isn't Baby the one who spent half a mill on his rusting grill? Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:26 PM
SouthernGirl77 wrote:
i think damon dash would borrow and beg the hell out of someone before he caught the grey dog.
isn't he back on speaking terms with jay-z. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:31 PM
vanity wrote:
Also...his wife Rachel Roy has a successful line of clothing doesn't she? I saw her on Oprah...I can't imagine that he would have to take Greyhoud. Also...I would not consider him a hip-hop star. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:18 PM
Karamelbella wrote:
Hello PR Peeps..~Damon doesn't rap so it can't be him..My guess is for Busta Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:31 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Cosigning on Busta except for the asian girlfriend, lol. Is he bi, anyone knows? And goodevening all. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:27 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
I've conceded to the fact I may never get these, so I'm looking for clues. Could "until his cash became funny" mean something? I don't know, i'm just stretching. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:32 PM
Monique wrote:
I don't think that it is Nelly, he is hooked up with Bob Johnson and I think that finally he is fine Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:31 PM
Cami wrote:
Good evening fam! My first thought was Master P, but I don't think it's him. Master P doesn't perform anymore and he would have access to $$$ from his son. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:39 PM
Monique wrote:
I agree. He does lectures and seminars on empowerment and money management, I think that after his bankruptcy, he learned a lesson and got his money right. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:19 PM
Bayou Cutie wrote:
Master P didn't file bankruptcy because he was broke. He filed to stop thieving contractors, numerous lawsuits, and illegally obtained default judgments against him in Baton Rouge. He was building a new studio off of Coursey and the contractors were charging mad money. He wasn't as dumb as they thought and he had good attorney's Maun & Maun. Also he had moved into Country Club and the residents didn't like the fact that he, Mystical, Snoop and I can't remember who else moved in there, were their new neighbors. The residents of country club actually petitioned to try and keep him from building in the neighborhood and lost. He was never flashy and I think since he grew up in NOLA he watches his pennies. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:45 PM
Trinity wrote:
I don't think the BI is implying he is broke nor not rich but that he wanted to be a mega mogul & fronted about his actual worth Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:30 AM
S Epatha Lurkerson wrote:
As far as I know, he's not broke. A lot of money has been spent, but he still has a lot left. Even back in his Calliope projects days he was pretty good with money. I don't think the failed clothing lines hurt too much because, as with a lot of celeb lines, he was the front man and not the principal investor or majority owner. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:33 PM
The Mayor Of Panache Report (aka Charles) wrote:
Good Evening,
I think this is Master P!!!! Remember this from earlier??
Master P has moved out of New Orleans a few yrs before Katrina hit, he bought a mansion in L.A., soon, him and his family had to move from there, his fatigue clothing line went belly up real quick as well as his cell phones, his movies are direct to video and I doubt he receives anything on the rentals, he was in big trouble with the IRS and had jewelry bills all over town, he is a big phony who lied about his wealth and just remember, he never sold multi platinum but boasted about being worth 500 million Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:43 PM
Chica del Chisme wrote:
Well, I did find a headline about Kevin "Mr. Spears" Federline catching a Greyhound, I hardly think he would be labeled a hip hop star tho... So, I have to agree with the Master P guess. I remember reading a story about him getting pulled over in his leased Chrysler 300. All that money he claims to make and he was leasing a mid-priced car a few years ago.... he cant be doing much better now. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:07 PM
atlprincess wrote:
good point! but it seems as though the BI is about someone in the "diddy/jay" era. I think Master P flaunted his millions a little before they did (even though they have always been wealthy). may be why he's broke now. (MP Ventures: clothing line, tv show?)IDK..I'm all over that place. But...wait!!.... "camry = camron"?!?! "baller status" = "baaallliiin" (dipset) ugh...lol Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:27 AM
2blessed4stress wrote:
I think you are on to something atl...even though I still have to continue reading to see if Camron's been notted, he is the first person that came to my mind. Ugh, my spirit just can not stomach him for some reason! Reply to this
4/24/2008 6:43 AMMaggi Baby wrote:
Yall might be right, look at the "beefs" with Jay and 50...and remember he embarrassed in that video with the kiddie pool and 3 palm trees , talkin 'bout his "vacation house" (Talking to kameraman)"Get My Pool!!!" Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:59 PM
Trinity wrote:
Hey Charles, found a hosting site that lets you upload & download up to a Gig - hit me up some time this week Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:45 AM
The Mayor Of Panache Report (aka Charles) wrote:
Hey Trinity,
4/22/2008 7:35 PM
Virgo74 wrote:
I think this is Jim Jones. He puts on this front that he has money or Juelz Santana. That whole crew fronts like they have it like that. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:37 PM
atlprincess wrote:
Myra and Paris: You girls need an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe or something. You are the best at what you do. Mmmm. Im all over the place on this one. Excuse me if I ramble: hope this doesn't throw the BI off topic..My initial thought would be Irv Gotti. I remember reading during his trial that he reached out to Jay to help him out. And he always seem to associate himself around Diddy and Jay--I think the clue "especially diddy and jay" would be a hint that he can't stand 50. But then this makes me think of Snoop. I am so DANG suprised in that house he's got his family living in. Snoop is supposed to have WAAAYYY more money than that. And his wife!?!?! Geez! I know you want to "keep it real" Shanta (spelling wrong?), but you need to clean it up a little. She looks like what we call here in the south "country." But then I say it's not Snoop because he doesn't seem like the type that wants to keep up with the "Combs'" (whose mother is COUNTRY by the way). I don't think it's Master P because doesn't he have all that money from royalties (didn't he get like a 60/40 split from his masters). dont think its dame though.. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:51 PM
Cami wrote:
Hey atlprincess, I thought the same thing about Snoop's house. I came to the assumption that maybe the house was rented for the reality show. IDK. I couldn't watch much of the show. Some of the episodes seem real fake. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:54 PM
pr-addict wrote:
I totally agree with you about that show. His wife was made up 24/7.... Who wakes up at 3 in full make-up? Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:59 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Cami, Girl I thought the same thing when I saw that house. No way is that his real house. I too think it was rented for the show, and he probably don't want his REAL house shown. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:05 AM
lachickforever wrote:
His real house isn't all that much better. The house on the show is not his and his real house is just a normal house ( a nice one). Not even a mini mansion or anything. And then he has a second house (his playhouse) and that one is just regular too. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:09 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey lawchick, How you doing ? Haven't seen you on in awhile. But, yeah my brother told me last night that he saw a totally different house on Cribs. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:17 PM
lachickforever wrote:
Thanks for the shout out but I am actually "l.a." chickforvever. The house on Cribs is his house. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:48 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Blessed, I could be wrong. But, I don't think IRV is having financial problems. He is always driving something slick. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:29 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
I have his cd, remember he did the song me and my boyfriend with toni braxton.
But it may not be him, but I dont think it is Master P either, because contrary to what some may think, the straight to dvd low budget movies are a profit business. I know folks that are doing it and we will be doing it soon. But I also remember Snoop saying that he learned business and what to do with your money from Master P, who invested in real estate years ago. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:39 PMnikki wrote:
Long Time lurker first tim poster..I think it's Baby from Cash money. He seems like the only one that could travel incognito. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:43 PM
Myra's BFF wrote:
Virgo74... You're right about Pig Pen aka Jim Jones and his crew. They are frontin about something. I always thought it was their sexuality they were trying to hide. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:54 PM
atlprincess wrote:
Yes, I think Pig Pen is frontin about his sexuality. Him and the "Pink Panther" **SMH**..I think it was a recent BI that mentioned Sugar Diddy is taking care of Pig Pen and letting him stay in a house here in the A. HE IS here alot though. And the razzle dazzle belt buckles are a dead giveaway. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:46 PM
SnazzieWayz wrote:
*crackin up*... I guess JIM JONES baller status has been revoked.... check this out!
4/22/2008 7:46 PM
Broken Clock wrote:
I remember reading about JIM JONES being denied the use of a credit card at a store because his wife didnt sign the back of it... lol BALLIN Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:02 AM
Paris Hilton's Valtrex wrote:
I noticed that Myra started this post by mentiong hip-hop then went on to talk about the richest rappers. Then she went back to saying "this hip-hop star".
To be a Hip-hop star, you don't neccesarily have to be a rapper, so this could be Damon Dash who attempted to become a mogul with so many side ventures aside from the Roc-A-Fella label such as Roc La Familia label, State Property label, Pro-Keds shoes, RocaWear clothes, Dame Dash clothes, Damon Dash watches, White House clothes, State Property clothes, Damon Dash films, Damon Dash music group AND having most of them fail or go belly-up...I'll take Damon Dash for $500! Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:48 AM
MochaMom wrote:
I know he didn't make as much as Jay Z, but didn't he make a significant amount of money from the sale of Rocafella? My guess would be Ja Rule too. Didn't he start some type of poker tournament website? Not sure how successful it is. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:15 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
I seriously did not think of him initially ,bec ause I still can see him as a hiphops star.I always sore him more as a business man in hiphop more than a star.However those ventures you listed could make him a possibility! Too many projects on the tabel at 1 time.It seems he should have invested time in nuturing each project to see if that would be successful before moving on to the next! Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:53 AM
Cami wrote:
Paris Hilton's Valtrex - I understand your angle, but how would you explain the touring & video shoot? Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:02 PM
Grace wrote:
I read in the BI that the Hip Hop star tours & make videos. I don't think Damon Dash or Irv Gotti take their CEO work and tour. Reply to this
4/22/2008 7:48 PM
Pharoahking wrote:
This is Irv all the way. Irv was around Puffy and Jay-Z during the late 90's. He's from Hollis, and Irv and Ja hate 50's position more than any man can. Thats why he's doing that reality show. When youre doing bad, these people either make a sex tape, or reality tv to extort the family to pay the bills. Dang homie, in high school you were the man homie, what happened to you? Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:54 PM
Well Noted wrote:
Good point, but doesn't Reverend Run also have a reality tv show? Snoop Dog does too, and even Luke of 2 Live Crew is coming out with his own.
I kind of feel that after almost going broke trying to fight money laundering and racketeering charges stemming from drug hustlin' Irv tries to be more careful? Or at least I hope so, because he doesn't want them going after him like Michael Vic. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:43 PM
Grace wrote:
LCF1ATL....Thank U! Naz or Ja would be logical guesses but I will go with Naz since Mya said "BELLY" up to describe his financial situation. People on here naming men that never dropped a CD or toured in their life. If you are associated with a rapper, it does not make you a hip hop star. Damion Dash was the CEO or cofounder of Roc-a-fella. Irv Gotti was the CEO & founder of Murder, INC. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:49 PM
LCF1ATL wrote:
@Grace, Sorry about that. I was only throwing NAS name out because of his past history with J & Diddy beefs. Trinity posted the answer to the BI from a past post of G. Sable. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:01 PMModesty_Baby wrote:
Well Cam was in BK Easter weekend looking soooooo tore up. He lost more weight and everything...That HIV is eating him up. He does have a Camery I believe. Master P owns 80 % of his publishing... Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:06 PM
Madison Rae wrote:
Master P may own 80 percent of his publishing but his rap songs are not in heavy rotation nor are they standards where a radio station will play them over and over for him to make money on. And artists don't make remakes of rap songs. So his publishing is worthless that's why Hammer unloaded his publishing, rap publishing makes way less than any other type of music publishing in the business. Master P has always fronted his wealth and paid magazines big advertisement fees to quote him on his fake wealth. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:17 PM
NtheKnow wrote:
That mansion he had in Louisiana was over the top. I'll never forget that 24k gold ceiling he had, and all of the gold bath fixtures. What a waste of $$. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:32 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
and dont forget the elevator,lol and Pimped out lil Benz for Lil Romeo when he was about 11 yrs old,lol Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:41 AM
S Epatha Lurkerson wrote:
I'm surprised he didn't get robbed blind because people he didn't even know were in and out of that house all the time. Even when he wasn't there! Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:41 PMModesty_Baby wrote:
Well, he could use his songs in movie scores or commercials...You don't have to make a remake of a song...or get air play on the radio. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:57 PM
Deanna wrote:
He could... but (I could be wrong but) that hasn't happened yet and he had those hit songs a while ago. Maybe later down the road, though... never know. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:22 AM
htownc wrote:
You would think after ripping off all his artist he would have some money left. All of his former artist, exception of Snoop I think, is broke. HMaster P used to spend a lot of time in Sugarland with his local guys trying to hoop. I never heard of any of those guys making a record. Reply to this
4/22/2008 10:07 PMModesty_Baby wrote:
Well, he could use his songs in movie scores or commercials...You don't have to make a remake of a song...or get air play on the radio. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:24 AM
Wonder Woman wrote:
Dont think it's Master P, couldnt he dip into Romeo's Disney Money??
Cant see Dame Dash ever taking the Greyhound & staying at a motel. He is way too arrogant. Dont think he is that broke that he couldnt at least afford a coach plane ticket.
Dont think Jim Jones. Isnt he a Director for A&R at Warner?? I think he got/gets a million dollar salary for that position- not sure why he got the job though. Lyor Cohen gave it to him for some reason.
Jah Rle hasnt reached rock bottom status like that yet.
I'm guessing Baby from Cash money. He could travel incognito and is not as recognizable as everyone else. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:03 PM
GEPS wrote:
Wasn't Diddy keepin Jim Jones as a kept man? Diddy need to marry quick b4 that book drop cause I'm pretty sure he up on those pages that's why he only hire gay dudes to work at his homes, he like what we like. You gotz to be gay to work for Diddy so when he get in the mood, eazy access baby and he don't have to call up no escort. Big ups to the poster in the otha thread who said Eve goes all nite wit the ladies, my girl confirmed, said she don't pay for the hour, she pays for overnight all the time. I think this sound like Master P or Dame. Reply to this
But yeah, I read in earlier threads somewhere here on PR that Jim Jones was a Kept Man for Diddy.
Eve putting it down, huh? Missy may need to tap her on the shoulder and get some tips. hee hee! Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:10 PM
Cami wrote:
Now that you say that GEPS, about Diddy marrying quick, I wonder if that's the reason why he's been spotted with Kim in LA lately. Hummm? Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:32 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey GPE, I don't know if you saw my post to you on the previous board. But, I was saying that I am loving your posts and you too. You keep it OH.. So Real... Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:38 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Yeah, another poster gave us the low down on Diddy and Jim Jones. I could just see Diddy saying " Take that, Take that (LOL). We won't stop , we can't stop (LOL)... Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:08 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
With his "juicy mouthded" self. Can't hold that bottom lip up for nothing. Trying to wipe the visual out of my mind of him asleep and his lip hanging off the pillow. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:30 AM
French Fly wrote:
Thanks for the shout GEPS, Eve's insatiable sexual appetite is as legendary as Missy's fishy draws. LOL. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:02 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
I dont think that Diddy needs to marry anyone.There are already too many DL men living a lie in marriages with wives and children,while they continue to seek out sex from men. His nasty ass needs to stay single and quit living a lie. I doubt that even a quick marriage to anyone would squash them gay rumors that have been surrounding him for years! Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:05 PM
Broken Clock wrote:
I didn't know he was married either, alot of them are, the other half just plays the background. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:23 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
I didnt want to say Nas ,but I recall the beef he had with Jay Z,before they squashed it(or did they?). He always comes across though like he's in it for the luv of hiphop!He crossed my mind briefly but dont think its him for some reason. I could be wrong! ************************************* What other rap stars might want to be on the level of 50,Puffy,or JayZ?
BUSTA RHYMES possibly? Hes been in a lot of trouble with the law.His financial woes were already spoken of , the advances from his past cd ,which didnt do well spent on gaudy jewelry,etc etc.
Jada Kiss? once pulled over in a Camry with 3 other guys in it,but he wasnt the driver?hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
JaRule had beef with 50 cent.Always seemed like he wanted that major crossover appeal. He was doing real well at one point,then after 50 dropped his cd, fell off. Heard he had new cd coming out but hasnt been much excitement over it.
**************************** Master P- Hes always been known (at least at time of successs of No Limit) as having luxury cars , and the huge over the top mansion, etc.However is his sons show still on tv? I know he isnt rapping anymore but LIL Romeo seemed to have his show on Nickolodean(I think ) and Master P is probably his manager!At 1 time he seemed to be on that Puffy,JayZ,and 50 financial level,but some people say he lied about his worth so who knows?
4/22/2008 8:28 PM
Deanna wrote:
Jay Z dropped the beef with Nas because Nas "ate him up" (lyrically) when he released "Ether" on his "Stillmatic" album. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:34 PM
Ione wrote:
Deanna he sure did I guess Jay-Z felt if he can't beat him might as well join em lol Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:11 AM
Candid Canuck wrote:
..And Nas shouldnt've join him.... lok at him now.. an album titled: N@#ger! Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:53 AM
S Epatha Lurkerson wrote:
Both Nas and Kelis are tripping. Get outta the bedroom and get back to work, for real! They fell in love and fell off, what's up with that? Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:15 PM
Deanna wrote:
Yeah, he did fall off after he got with Kelis. She wearing him out. He was one of my favs but seemed like his lyrics weren't the same after a while.
Kanye at the top of my list right now. Him and Pharrell. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:43 PM
browneyelady wrote:
well to me Kellis seems like a dried up Peg Bundy wannabe ghetto fish. I usually don't call people names but if it looks like a fish and smells like a fish, it's some fish in there somewhere. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:40 PM
S.Shot wrote:
I personally think Jay Z's song was better although Nas' was funnier. And since the beef,who obviously made out significantly better? Hell, "Ether" made Jay Z abigger star than Nas. Lol Also remember It was NAs who went to work for Jay not the other way around. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:24 PM
onedrop wrote:
GEPS You're dropping bombs as usual. I'm going with MasterP on this one. I think someone was talking about him on another thread driving a Camry or some kind of common car.
Ain't no shame in driving a Camry but if you're big ballin' people expect you to be driving a Bentley or Benz and have a PJ on standby. Riding the grey dog however screams poverty. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:13 PMwhat? wrote:
and that's excatly why blacks celebs are broke. if i was making millions i would still be in a camry saving my money or riding the greyhound. its more money in my pocket.
forget keeping up with joneses. i would prefer to have money in the bank then luxuey cars and no money.
i wouldn't care if people laugh at me. Reply to this
4/22/2008 11:22 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Your smart,lol.That is exactly why they are broke.If they can afford it more power to them .If they cant they really need to stop frontin like they can,and live within their means. Thats like walking around with the latest Louie V and not 1 damn dollar in the damn bag.Or going on a shopping spree 1 day and knockign on the neighbors door the next to borrow bread or milk,lol Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:45 PM
Gne wrote:
Or pulling up to the gas pump in an Hummer and telling the cashier to give you $10 on number 3. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:46 AM
cat4everrr wrote:
co-sign!!! when i see these rappers paying thousand of dollars for chains i just shake my head because it seems so dang-on silly. that's good money that could of went to help a homeless shelter or some other good cause Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:08 AM
vanity wrote:
You have it exactly right. Instead of buying whips, rims, gold tooth fronts, platinum "blinged out" jewelry and leasing out houses...how about actually buying some real estate? How about setting up trust funds for your kids? How about setting your damn self up with investments and a damn stock portfolio? Some of these so-called stars are just damn ridiculous. If it were me, I would live off the interest from my investments and the rents that my real estate investments provided me. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:26 AM
htownc wrote:
A lot of that money is advanced to them by the record company. The first thing they do is buy chains and a car. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:15 AM
Candi wrote:
Most rappers have no clue the business of the entertainment world. They also do not understand the operations of record labels. Some are young when their careers start.
I had a conversation with a popular rapper. He said when he got his first record deal the advance appeared to be a lot of money. He said the first thing he did was shop to prove that he had money (he knows it was stupid). He said a music executive; manager and lawyer told him that the record company paid for car rentals, hotel, airline tickets, food and etc. No one told him the record company will eat the cost off the top but they will take it off your backend profits (royalties). When it’s all said and done your check will reflect pennies. He said he was young and naive. We discussed endorsements from clothing companies he said I believed the free gear I was getting from clothing companies were endorsements. They gave me free sneakers and clothing all the time he said I was providing free advertisement. I said wait you do know when you are endorsing products you get paid you to wear the clothing. He laughed and said yeah. He said when I changed my tune and asked them to pay me for wearing the clothing they stop sending free gear. He said, “He eventually got out of the first recording contract”. He eventually dropped an album but he works behind the scenes and lives comfortable life. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:40 AM
i1da wrote:
The way I see it, rappers are independent contractors signed to a record label ... much like an independent contractor selling Avon, Am Way, or Mary Kay. They are sales people and their product is themselves (or their persona) and the records they produce. The dollars may be bigger than Avon, but the premise is basically the same. They are basically sales employees working off of commissions. If they realize that and utilize the money to build a bigger empire (residual income) related to the business, or away from it, they will be alright, but if the sight of $60,000 scares them into believing they are set for life and should spend, spend, spend you will have what you usually see, someone whose expiration date has come and gone but still trying to pass himself off as fresh milk. Take advantage of the opportunity!
Actually, Will Smith talked about this and how he initially blew his money on silly stuff and was in debt and when he got his second shot decided to never do that again. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:52 AM
Candi wrote:
1da... That's one way of looking at the artist responsibility to their financial future. Some rappers get up front money and some rappers get a 50/50 profit share agreement (without the upfront advance)-What it takes is the artist believing in their talent and take the risk. If the record does not do well the label eats all financial cost. If the album does not sell the Artist is dropped from the label. These artist tend to do better financially if the record sales are high. Usually everything is in-house or producers who are new on the scene. When these artist age if their CD's are selling the money will still return (not many rappers have this deal-They turn it down for the advance). The artist can also market themselves to another label who will buy out the contract (before the get dropped also if they are dropped better for the artist) Artist who receive the advance generate less points. The advance is also taken out of royalty checks. I don't think artist get scared into believing they are set for life. I think they believe they now can front like they have money (image) not many think about the future it's the hear and now. They also make money off of tours (true money) if they are smart the road crew will consist of staff only and not an entourage of hanger-on's. They receive a budget if they go over the budget the money is taken off the back end. I believe that everything is about selling yourself. Artist do not work off of commission. I don't agree with the independent contractor theory. The record label is in partnership with the artist to boost sales and to promote the artist. Both are in the deal together. Avon, mary kay you purchase your product and then sell it to customers without any company support (product name only). Everyone gets paid before the artist (even the packaging company who assemble the CD's).
There are more fine print and bottom line facts I just brushed over some. There is money to be made it depends on how one manages the money they make. They spend before the get it or they sign to a deal designed for failure where the company receives financial benefit and the artist receives favors (Diddy). Just my two cents. Will Smith did not pay taxes and had an entourage. He also brought all his boys rolex watches. He was silly with his money but he got a second chance. When he did the Fresh P. the first 3 years 70% of his check went to the IRS. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:11 PM
i1da wrote:
Wow. The first 3 years 70% to the IRS .. that is hard! I give him props for actually paying it back though. Okay, I see what you are saying, I am definitely not an expert. I guess, I just don't understand why rappers don't seem to take responsibility for their financial future. So basically what you are telling me is that rappers know the consequences of what they are doing, but just live for the moment anyway? I guess this can be said of any one. I just see them buying things like fur pants and wonder what is the purpose. I just see the wasted opportunities. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:30 PM
vanity wrote:
This is so true. IMHO, the problem with our community is that we worship material things that depreciate as soon as it leaves the showroom, store, etc. This makes the blood deals that these entertainers enter into with these record companies all the more worse. What little money they do make, they spend on items that will be of little or no value to them soon thereafter. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:07 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Girl Yeah, That person was just unaware that they were exploiting him for free. When approached if he would have known he could had his attorney to draw up a contract with the clothing line. His agent could also help to guarantee the money and get a percentage as well. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:09 PM
Candi wrote:
SheKnows.. To his credit he was really young and did not know the business. Nor did he know how to spend his money. Books like The Entertainment Business were not written. Everything was in-house as he said because back then thats how the business operated. If you can be taken advantage of you will be (its business not personal).
He is well well well off now. He learned and grew from his mistakes (like Will Smith). Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:45 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Cami, What's up Girl? I feel you and I read that in your post. I posted that because Cat4ever said she didn't know they get paid to wear fashions. I was giving her some info and just re-stating the fact that he didn't know the business. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:27 PM
Trinity wrote:
Ms Sable dropped the real on Master P last month:
"Gorgeous Sable wrote: Miss Trinity, you been keeping a low profile lately? Master P is the only rap mogul, and I use that word with caution who flies commercial. If you raking in 300-400 mil a year like he was claiming, you fly like Trump and ugly Diddy, by private jet. Not on American Airlines. He is such a phony and when he got in trouble with weapons near that L.A. college, he was in a Camry or a Acura. Does this sound like a multi-millionaire? And he was going with that Asian girl forever. He may have 1 or 2 mil but he doesn't have multi-millions and never has had that. His sports agency was such a joke, athletes were joking about it." Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:37 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Wow! There is the camry. It's Master P. There is that Asian Girlfriend. I guess he does cheat on his wife. Wow! Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:40 PM
Golden Girl wrote:
Great eye Trinity. If your not you shold be an investigative reporter or lawyer. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:46 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Ladies, I said it was Master P some minutes ago. I knew it was either him OR Baby from Cash Money, because he is notorious for bounced checks... Reply to this
4/22/2008 10:00 PM
Kola86 wrote:
OK, looks like this BI is solved...stick a fork in it.....
4/23/2008 5:57 AM
BEULAH wrote:
Trinity needs to bottle that ginkgo biloba herb she's taking to boost her memory!!!How do you go back in history?how in the world did you remember that!!! Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:57 AM
Trinity wrote:
ginkgo biloba herb...lawd..lol, too funny - I remembered GS comment & just used the search feature on this site Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:59 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Geeez Trin, I finally take a stab at one and you did it again. I guess I'll save Baby for another rainy day. Reply to this
you and gs are the best , but i have to disagree with this one . i know several multi millionaires ( ok they are jewish not black ) and they never fly by private jet and they fly coach when flying domestically , internationally they fly first and take two seats so no-one will sit next to them .... I also have a friend who worked at netjets , it is not cheap , a million does not go far with them , and most of the time the company fronts the bill not the person . it is foolish to spend thier personal money on private jet . Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:50 AM
i1da wrote:
I guess that is why they will have their money for generations coming. My husband went to a seminar. He said that a real estate developer spoke. He was a Jewish man. He said that right now there is a snotty nosed 6 month old baby that owns a 6 million dollar mix use commercial real estate complex. I guess that speaks of choices, private jet for you ... or wealth passed down to your children. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:03 AM
Cami wrote:
Jewish people are money savy & frugal. I guess that's where the term "Jew 'em down" came from. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:07 PM
Well Noted wrote:
So true! This is a common misconception that all millionaires flying around in private jets. Your average millionaire lives below their means. I remember a NFL Player's wife saying that having a limousine with a chaffeur in front of the house is too costly... and they were millionaires. Please don't believe the hype! Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:31 PM
chebella wrote:
You are right about that. There is a book called The Millionaire Next Door which talks about people that are millionaires because they are disciplined savers and investors. Some of them even clip coupons. I think most of the people discussed in the book were enterpreneurs. Also the author says that saving the first $100,000 is the hardest but by that point you are disciplined enough to become a millionaire. He also said that long term married couples had the most wealth built up. I know some rich people that drive Hondas and have stacks of cash.
My friend growing up, her school teacher parents invested in real estate - apartment buildings mainly and while she was growing up they never ate out, had hot dogs for dinner, and bought all their food in bulk. Now they are retired and live on a ranch in SoCal. Another friend as a closet full of high end designer bags and clothes that are definitely not earning her any money. If she invested in stocks instead of bags she would have been very wealthy. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:30 PM
Ione wrote:
Now that I went back to reread the B.I. it sounds like it could be Snoop Dog, Irv Gotti, and or Dame Dash. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:09 PM
Bingo wrote:
Ain't no way Snoop can move around incognegro. That big cloud of smoke surrounding him would be a dead giveaway. Also, he has steady incomes, unfortunately. Whitey loves to throw money at him for that coonery buffoonery of his. Reply to this
4/22/2008 8:34 PM
Bingo wrote:
LMAO! @BI I don't really care who it is. This shit is just straight up hilarious. I'm just waiting for some sharp fan to recognize him and immortalize him with their camera phone disembarking for the dog. LOL! Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:13 PM
TrUe wrote:
I think its Percy Miller also, he came on the scene around the same time as Diddy and Jay started to come up. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:35 AM
BEULAH wrote:
Thanks for responding to my question about Noel Jones on the previous BI...thanks for the link also.He is one of my favorite Pastors. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:19 AM
TrUe wrote:
@Beaulah, You are welcome, I am the 'investigator'(coined by my ex husband LOL). Love to read and learn about everything. Just ask and I try my best to find it for ya. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:44 AM
Anonymous wrote:
Bishop Jones is one of my favorites also. He has really stepped up over the years and, he is quite honest, from what I understand, when asked about mistakes in his life. Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:07 AM
BEULAH wrote:
Bishop Noel Jones is very deep.I believe he is truly anointed.He applies Biblical principle to the time we are living in right now. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:04 PMGARY wrote:
AND THE ANSWER IS BABY AND ASIAN JUMP OFF IS KIMORA LEE SIMMONS THEY DATED FOR LIKE 3 OR 4 DAYS OR MONTHS AND HE COULDNT AFFORD HER Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:10 PM
PinkSilk wrote:
hmmmm. I read something about Baby and Kimora. I think it did last 3 or 4 days. lol Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:06 PM
Trinity wrote:
Myra took it easy on us these evening - me thinks we're going to have to do our BI push ups & chin ups for Fri... Reply to this
Plus so much was said earlier today that maybe they pulled out a soft one so we all wouldn't fall out. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:10 PM
Davine wrote:
I don't think it's anyone from cash money they might look stupid especially lil wayne but they're good with their money I think it's ja rule there's been talk about his finance been bad. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:17 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Family, it has been nice! The conversations from the previous BI got a sista's head swimming, good gracious! I am swooning but NOT unfortunately not too surprised! Folks got some bones running free now on FRONT STREET! Tell the truth and shame the devil! LOL! I will see you all in the AM if the Lord is Willing! BE BLESSED! Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:39 PM
Bingo wrote:
I bet there are a lot of pawnshops out there with boxes of gold and diamond grills. Tsk. The resale value must suck. *titters* Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:04 AM
badchick272002 wrote:
Hi Bingo, I'm glad you like the hip hop history tid bits I posted in yesterday's thread. I have a few more if you would like me to post them tomorrow. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:09 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Badchick, Byallmeans, please drop on tomorrow. It appears this BI is solved, so we need some other things to discuss now, although you may need permission to post today, but please drop more on tomorrow. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:02 AM
Bingo wrote:
Gone girl, witcho bad self! I'm especially interested in, ahem, classic hip-hop artists. Okay, you know I mean old school. LOL Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:15 AM
TrUe wrote:
It would be kinda cool to get a 'where are they now' type update on 'classic' rappers. Reply to this
4/22/2008 9:42 PM
SheKnows wrote:
GPE, this is for you. I'm not sure if you saw it on the other board because, it didn't have many posts. I wanted to make sure that you saw it.We welcome you and respect you for being true to who you are(smile). What most of us here on PR don't like is the guys that are living a lie on the DL,beating & disrespecting women, and putting women at risk and purposely infecting them ?
Furthermore, rappers, singers, athletes,and etc are getting down hard behind closed doors and presenting another image to the public. Like James Brown say "that ain't right"...
Again I say welcome... You are keeping it real and didn't put on any airs about it ? You came on with your straight forward handle and your honesty. We can't do nothing but respect and admire you for that... Reply to this
-Arrested driving a leased Chrysler 300M in Feb. 2005.... "Master P and Silkk the Shocker are out on bail after being arrested on felony gun charges Thursday in Los Angeles.
The rappers, who are brothers, were arrested after an officer from the University of California Police Department discovered two loaded guns in a leased Chrysler 300M they were driving at UCLA shortly before midnight. One weapon was near the driver's seat where Shocker was sitting, and the other was underneath P in the passenger seat, according to the arrest report, posted on the Smoking Gun."
-His fraud Sports Agency.... Like GS said his sports agency was a joke,they represented Ricky Williams his contract was considered a joke around the league.It was loaded in incentives,though he got a huge signing bonus after the 1st year of the deal his base salary was for the minimum while loaded with incentives.Incentive laden deals are usually signed by aging vets,not by a stud athletes coming fresh out of college.....
4/22/2008 10:35 PM
prettyprincess wrote:
Hey everyone. I don't know who this is but it's very funny to me because it proves that the grass is not always greener on the other side. It's ashame that they have to front like that just to keep up apperances. Reply to this
4/22/2008 10:43 PM
FRONT PAGE COMMENTS FOR 4/23/2008 - penn wrote:
Janet sprung on Alicia Keys, do they practice safe sex?
Mariah and Nick Cannon, PLEASE.......Da Brat is playing her postion and she keep her chick with her at all times.
Luke might drive a Camry - and who is checking for his show I know I'm not.
"CHILD PROSTITUTE" (OAKLAND TRIBUNE SERIES) - my heart goes out to Desiree, I believe she has learned her lesson- this 19 year old guy needs to be found and dealt with. Reply to this
4/22/2008 10:59 PM
marcia wrote:
the brat and M are SISTERS ,.... ................................................................................................................no really they are Reply to this
4/22/2008 11:14 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
The brat and Lisa Raye were raised as sisters.I never heard of Brat and Mariah being sisters, though Mariah may considerher one,lol Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:56 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
No darling, should would consider Brat a little brother not a little sister. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:02 AM
Peaches wrote:
LOL! Even with the braids out for now, she just comes across as the little brother with long hair.
I remember the one album she dropped and she had changed her style up. Much more feminine and it was a good look on her. But obviously she is more comfortable dressing like a dude, circa 1995. Reply to this
4/22/2008 10:59 PM
celebgossip wrote:
Make you say Ugggghhhhhh! Na na na na!!! A fool and his money shall soon part. I remember seeing MTV Cribs and his wife had all that gaudy gold jewelry on. Not platinum - but yellow gold. I was traumatized. Then Lil Romeo had his own house and car (with rims) when he couldn't legally drive. Then when I heard Lil Romeo was on a scholarship at USC I was confused. Now I know why. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:11 AM
Dakota Brown wrote:
I remember that and she was cooking gumbo in a track suit and kangol.
4/23/2008 7:31 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
Not trying to be funny,but what should she have worn to cook gumbo,an evening gown? They are from Louisiana. Real gumbo has shrimp,sausage ,all types of stuff in it,that Im sure you dont want to dress up to cook that! How many average people who arent celebs dress up to cook , or do laundry ,or go shopping? They are country, Ill agree, so with that being said even while residing in the upper crust section of town,old habits die hard. I have raised my eye at some of things shes worn to award shows,but I would give her a pass on the sweat suit .while cookign gumbo myself,lol Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:30 AM
College Prof wrote:
Earning a schorlarship has nothing to do with your economic status. Scholarships are awards for either academic achievement or athletic achievement. Some of the children of the most wealthy parents WIN/EARN scholarships and who in their right mind would turn that down? Financial aid and scholarships are not one and the same. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:15 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Lil Romeo received a scholarship because of his talent, not a grant for the financially challenged.
Denzel was on Oprah or some other talk show talking about his son getting a football scholarship. He said he told the school to give the scholarship to some needy kid because HE could afford to send his son to school. The school then told him, they understood but they werent giving HIM the scholarship, they were giving it to HIS SON. Romeo has been playing basketball and his AAU team has been winning championships for a long time, plus he has height. I'm sure these things were factors in him getting a scholarship, but none related to financial need.
That being said, I still believe this BI is Master P. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:07 AM
cat4everrr wrote:
yeah, i agree. besides romeo could have paid for his own education. he had his own show on nickoleon. it was a nice family show. my kids used to watch it all the time.
plus i remember master p commenting on how lame the bling, bling game is now with rappers. this was a few years back. i remember thinking since when did he become reformed. makes me wonder if the camry was more so for making a statement rather than being a question of could he afford a bentley. who knows... Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:35 AM
htownc wrote:
Romeo got the scholarship because his USC wanted his AAU teamate who is actually the better player. Thsy felt if they showed Romeo some love they could get the other guy. Hopefully Romeo is better then his dad playing or he won't get off the bench for 4 years. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:45 AM
Paris wrote:
I read where you said money can be made off DVD rentals and you will be getting in that field soon. I heard from various filmmakers that the distribution company makes the bulk percentage or blockbuster and netflix buy the movie and bulk and make money off the rental fees where the filmmaker is cut out. Steven Spielberg is the only known filmmaker to make money off DVD rentals. Please enlighten me if you know a way to make money off dvd rentals pls tell me something I don't know. Madonna even said she made nothing off her DVD rentals and was pissed. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:53 AM
Peaches wrote:
Pardon my butting in, but why is Steven Spielberg the only filmmaker to make money off DVD rentals? Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:59 AM
Paris wrote:
Because of his legacy and power in Hollywood, backend points are part of the deals he signs. He is a proven hitmaker, to lure him to direct, add backend points because with his name attached, more than likely the film will be a hit. No other director has the clout or power of a Spielberg. Not Ridley or the guy who directed Titantic. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:07 AM
Peaches wrote:
Okay, that makes sense. I'm sure it's a worthy concession to make in the long run since everyone will come out making lots of money.
4/23/2008 9:22 AM
Trinity wrote:
Wouldn't we have to 'throad' Lucas in the mix - wow!, I would have thought James Cameron too Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:21 AM
Trebonique wrote:
Trinity LOL... "throad" (magic).... You be makn' me laugh everytime you sey dat (bey).. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:14 AM
naynbritt wrote:
George Lucas is actually the richest direrector with the most clout. When Spielberg got on from directing Raiders Lucas hired him because Raiders is his franchise. Lucas owns all of his projects and hires others to direct. Spielberg started doing this later. Check forbes and read thier bio's Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:22 AM
diva wrote:
George is a billionaire and dates that black financial lady Mellody who is a multi millionaire. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:21 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Paris, You are correct in some respect. It simply depends on the deal with the distribution company. We have been approached by a few named distributors and are weighing our options before we sign with anyone. But the key is marketing and our marketing strategy is worthy of a profit. However, it isnt simply about the rentals but the DVD sales as well, but most importantly the distribution contract in conjunction with the marketing strategy.
Madonna should be pissed, Maverick isnt giving any good percentages or upfront money for distribution deals. I have a few friends that signed with them, then wish they'd signed with Universal or whomever came to offer them a better deal. I also have some friends with good deals from CodeBlack, but everyone doesnt have the same deal, so it just depends. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:32 AM
Paris wrote:
Madonna went on record as saying, you cannot make money off rentals or dvd sales unless you are Steven Spielberg. She is a former A list superstar and she's not making a dime off Truth Or Dare or any of her concert DVD's. Melvin Van Peebles said the same thing. The distribution company takes all of the money. I don't know any filmmaker independent, black or white who has a cut of any of the profits from dvd rentals or sales. Hopefully it is changing but everyone I have talked to at film festivals say the same thing, as a director, screenwriter, producer, exec producer, you make nothing off dvd rentals or sales unless you are a Spielberg or a powerful A-list actor with a backend deal. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:40 AM
Denise wrote:
Paris, you right, that's how my film peeps knew Viv was lying in sister 2 sister when she was trying to make herself look like a film mogul with plenty of back end deals, smh. She may be getting a little somethin somethin from foxy brown productions up front but not back end on the tape sells or tape rentals. I was in film school, I know. Dist. won't sign you to a deal unless they get all that and then some. My film peeps say, it's just as hard getting movie dist. as it is making the damn film and they ain't never lied. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:32 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Viv is definitely not a film mogul after only a few straight to DVD deals, that would be crazy to think.
She has no real marketing strategy for her DVD movies. She is hoping people recognizing the names in the movies with cause them to want to purchase the DVD. Not too smart to me. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:52 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
It sounds like we might be talking about 2 different things? Because that sounds right if you are talking about Madonna not owning Truth or Dare. Why would she get any of the profits? Only if she got a backend deal. Yes, the disttibution company gets a large chunk, dont get me wrong. But I have friends that have good distribution deals for the films that they own, but none with Maverick, I can honestly say. However, at least 40% will go to the distributor, then the filmmaker. But I also had a friend that signed with Maverick and there were so many pages to the contract and so many particulars that he didnt realize he wasnt gonna get any money. He stated he shouldve waited for Universal who had distributed his first film, because they came looking for the second film to distribute with a much better deal. Some A-list actors are asking for backend deals, and some A-list actors come with distribution attached to them automatically.
I can say that there was a time when the contracts werent written for profit and still some arent today, but I also have some friends who have good deals with CodeBlack. But even if I am receiving 30 or 40% of the profit, my marketing strategy has to be tight in order for me to make a nice profit. We will be trying this strategy soon, as we will have attornies looking over each offer before we sign.
Paris, know that any information that you have on this area of business would and is appreciated. We never stop researching in whatever we do. Your input may help us understand that we may need to restructure our model. So please keep it coming.
And Thank You for Being You! You are appreciated. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:30 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Ladies, I don't know much about that part of the industry. Thanks For Sharing. I read somewhere that Keanu Reeves gets a percentage of just about everything sold that deals with the Matrix ? Is that true ? Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:57 AM
lioness wrote:
hi all! just curious ? Why can't you distribute through the internet? Why do you need a distribution company ? Just a thought , i am not in your field , but really the internet is the next stop ... I had a intern working for me , and he showed me how to download movies , ( before you say it , yes it is wrong ) unbelievable , said intern said his friends / him always watch movies on thier computers , if they go to the theater it's only for a date ...
I have been putting a marketing strategy together for my company strictly by using the internet , i will let you know how it turns out , i should be fully functioning by sept , and start seeing results by next year jan .
I can tell you the isp's are truly scared as they are a sham , i can't really figure it out , but they are running scared , they are starting to block wireless once you have a hd tv / dvr . Actually this has been driving me crazy the last 4 months , the isp's are trying to do lock downs , they want u to have a seperate connection for each device in your house .
You know if you look at tesla's energy model, the answer lies somewhere in there. We are paying for ammenities we should not have to ? Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:25 PM
doopoo wrote:
Hello all... i work for a major actors union in the residuals dept and no one makes money from dvd rentals only dvd sales. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:29 PM
Denise wrote:
Can you list the positions of the people who make the money from the dvd sales? I knew you couldn't make money on dvd rentals, too lucrative. That's where the real money is at. I think blockbuster and Netflix make all their money on rentals by buying the film in bulk to rent out. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:39 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
I do know of some people who have revenue sharing deals with blockbuster and/or netflix, it may not be a lot, but they have it. Needlesstosay, it all still goes back to the marketing strategy and the contract. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:49 PM
Denise wrote:
Wow, I had no idea blockbuster and netflix did revenue sharing deals and I'm a film student, because I heard they buy up the movie in bulk and rent it out and keep all the dough and don't share with anyone. I will ask my film friends about this. Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:22 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
I have a guy on the phone right now who has 3 films with them. He says it is based on a per rental deal. But there again, I still think all contracts are different. Because I have two different filmmakers with two different contracts with CodeBlack, but it is what it is. A Good Lawyer should get you the best deal. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:30 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
doopoo, That sounds right. I myself am speaking on sales, and felt we were all talking about different things. Which meant that we were all right.
Thank you for the information, we appreciate all that you can share. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:45 PM
Denise wrote:
Blessedwoman, DVD rentals are like life long residual income but if you are talking about dvd sales,not as much money in that, especially for black independent films. American Gangster is the biggest selling film starring a black character, ray did good and so did dreamgirls but they had A-list casts. If u aim for sales your best bet may be to market on popular black sites, buy advertisement. Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:57 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Thanks Denise, That sounds like another good idea. Advertising on popular black sites. I'm having an associate run a report on the most popular sites now.
Thanks again, You are much appreciated. Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:03 PM
Do Your Research wrote:
Lil Romeo is on a scholarship because he is on the basketball team. A "full-ride" is an incentive for a skilled athlete to play for the university. Why not accept the scholarship? Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:06 PM
celebgossip wrote:
To clarify, there's nothing wrong with him getting a scholarship to play ball @ SC. Usually wealthy people make donations to the school, start a scholarship for under privledged students or something. P did nothing. Denzel had lights put up so the football team could play @ night because it was too hot to watch his sons game in the afternoon. Denzel also contributed in other area. He still does so even after his son graduated Morehouse. That being said, I was making a point that if this is P, I can believe it. I know Romeo has some basketball skills and he deserves his scholarship rightfully so. Usually rich parents kick in somewhere. Reply to this
4/22/2008 11:09 PM
celebgossip wrote:
Also, I always wanted to know how much Master P paid Suge Knight to let Snoop out of his contract to come over to No Limit Records. Snoop did only one CD with them then he was ghost. Snoop looked so pissed like he was being tossed around and traded like Supahead. You could tell by Snoop's demeanor that he didn't like being with No Limit. The album wasn't the usual Snoop Dog. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:27 AM
TrUe wrote:
That CD was horrible, Im so glad that he bounced back. I actually liked the 504 sounds when they first came on, esp Mystikal .....please do not throw virtual tomatoes at me LOL(from TX wanted to support all of them) but after a while it all sounded the same. Weezy has managed to stay relevant through all of the changes. Everyone else is hit or miss IMO. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:56 AM
MochaMom wrote:
No tomatoes...I totally agree. The 504 sounds were bumpin' back in the day. 504 Boyz and Master P's CDs stayed playing in my dorm room. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:08 AM
TrUe wrote:
@MochaMom about the tomatoes, I was referring to my mention of Mystikal as my fave out of the bunch .
I think we all were saying 'unnnhhhh.... nah nah nah nah' and The Block is Hot, during that time LOL Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:50 AM
S Epatha Lurkerson wrote:
The No Limit producers "Beats by the Pound" got disgruntled with the money they were making and jetted. Of course, all the good beats jetted with them. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:53 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Yeah, I saw Manny Fresh in aninterview and he said that in so many words. All that"stuntin" Baby does and he doesn't like to pay people. He owed Jacob the Jeweler before too. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:44 PM
Eruditious wrote:
In an issue of a rap magazine I read after the deal was signed in 98 or 99 I think, Snoop said that Master P paid out "a cool million". Snoop went on to say that he did not have any money in the bank and P was the only one approaching him with offers (because of Suge's bad reputation for intimidation). In the same article, Snoop said P purchased him a house and helped him financially to take care of debts. I think Snoop left because the label was having lots of internal issues (jail,money,etc). Reply to this
This fictional book is suppose to be about an "struggling"/"sexy" actor who used to be a gigolo.
Hmmmm....I wonder what motivated him to write about this subject matter?
Blair's quote from Jet Magazine.... "I've seen a lot of people who are on these pages. In Hollywood, the reality is you don't have to make up anything. You just have to change the names to protect the guilty," he laughs. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_5_112/ai_n20510872
Uhh...Blair, you just talked your a$$ into a blind item.Next thing you know some former sugar daddy may start writing some novels.
BI:BLACK ACTOR WAS KEPT MAN TO RICH SUGAR DADDY "Despite being homophobic in public, this same actor was allegedly a 'kept man,' back in the day. His benefactor was a black (high powered) male executive who was employed at a Fortune 500 company.
This sugar daddy financed his career by paying for his acting classes, wardrobe, etc."
Btw,in that same Jet article he's desribed as an "best selling" author from the book "Before I Got Here", a collection of stories and anecdotes from parents speaking to the existence of a child's soul prior to birth.
4/23/2008 8:05 AM
vanity wrote:
I have heard that Blair Underwood is a notorious wife beater. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this? Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:14 AM
Bianca wrote:
Vanity I heard the same thing butI'm not too sure if it is true or not. Good day to everyone! Reply to this
He also dons a leather mask on ocassion and thinks of himself as the ultimate slave master as he barks out orders while slapping women around.
Someone brought up the old BI: "Magic & Madness" in which it says the following..."He also dons a leather mask on ocassion and thinks of himself as the ultimate slave master as he barks out orders while slapping women around.Foreplay consists of forced sex (rape) videos.".This reminded me of this flick with Nicolas Cage,in which his character is an Private I.He has to infiltrate an underground porn ring catering to rape/murder fetishes these videos had to be specifically requested along with a fat wad of cash to match.With the past "Magic & Madness" BI, obviously there is some truth to these fetishes.
James Gandolfini & Joaquin Phoenix are in this flick also. Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:35 AMcia wrote:
this sounds similar to a BI we had last year about a frontin HH artist. not the scott storch one, but the other one about how their most recent album didnt do well. anyhow my guess is bussa bust Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:05 AM
Paris Hilton's Valtrex wrote:
I dont know why my post went waaaaay up there but....
I noticed that Myra started this post by mentiong hip-hop then went on to talk about the richest rappers. Then she went back to saying "this hip-hop star".
To be a Hip-hop star, you don't neccesarily have to be a rapper, so this could be Damon Dash who attempted to become a mogul with so many side ventures aside from the Roc-A-Fella label such as Roc La Familia label, State Property label, Pro-Keds shoes, RocaWear clothes, Dame Dash clothes, Damon Dash watches, White House clothes, State Property clothes, Damon Dash films, Damon Dash music group AND having most of them fail or go belly-up...I'll take Damon Dash for $500! Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:18 AM
La Trice wrote:
I think this is Damon Dash, he has totally fallen off. Plus I remember he was dating an Asian Chick a while back Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:21 AM
Paris Hilton's Valtrex wrote:
Also, keep in mind the BI stated this person had fronted business deals that went belly up. A run down of some of the popular guesses:
Damon Dash - My how the mighty have fallen! I listed above everything he has or once had. Once Jay left him alone, he could no longer swim to stay above water.
Master P - Had No Limit, No Limit films, Percy Miller clothing, No Limit clothing, the Master P doll (LOL) and other small business moves. But what else has he owned?
Cam'ron- Has a successful liquor store in Harlem which he's been running for several years now. But his liquor, Sizzurp, hasn't caught on nationally like his popularity. What other side deals does he have besides Diplomat Records, Sizzurp, and the liquor store?
Jim Jones - He's the A&R at Warner and CEO of Diplomat Records. He just signed a deal with Sony. Him and his mom have a clothing line called Gnostic and thats about it. What other businesses does he have?
Birdman - Has a shoeline (Birdman's) with Lugz. Besides that and his record label, what else does he have?
Jeezy - Has his clothing line 8732 and his record label USDA. What other businesses has he fronted? Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:41 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
These rappers are dependantg upon their celeb status and populairty to sell their other ventures.If they fall off and are not as popular ,chances are many if not all of those business ventures will fly by the way side! Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:16 AM
Dakota Brown wrote:
Master P Could be and where is his brother Silk the Shocker this man used to be popular and just disappeared. I thought I saw another site state that his brother had a serious health condition and had to leave because he couldn't afford it.
Camron Good Guess because he owned a pink RANGE ROVER and tried to sell it on EBAY. Then showed up on YouTube beside a small pool but wouldn't show the house or nothing. Maybe he's running from someone. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:47 AM
diva wrote:
Thank story of that child prostitute on the first page has me in tears. So sad, people protect and watch your children. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:22 AM
TrUe wrote:
As a survivor of sexual abuse as a child every time I hear these stories it just makes me sick to my stomach. I wish that there was a law that gave the maximum sentence across the board to anyone who sleeps with or pimps out these young people. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:13 AM
LCF1ATL wrote:
@True, Sorry to hear about your childhood. I too wish they could lock away the sick people who hurt kids and never let them out. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:15 AM
Bingo wrote:
Once upon a time, these offenses were handled "unofficially", if you catch my drift. The maximum sentence was often given out. At the very least, the creep got a beatdown they would never forget. I don't encourage vigilantism, but sometimes, things should be handled "unofficially". Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:56 PM
lavender wrote:
Yes,Do you all remember Mr. Freeman the man who sexually assaulted Maya Angelou as a child? He was kicked to death by unknown assailants one night in St.Louis.I don't agree with the brutality of the death(or the rape of an innocent child), but I understand those faceless individuals rage against this sicko and he should have waited until her mom came home from clubbing. Child abusers are scum with a Capital "S"! Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:54 AM
applebottomz wrote:
I guess I'll give my 2¢ and more. Here goes: * Hip-hop star who tours: we can NOT the aforementioned moguls Dame (ahem... but wut concert is he going to??? When he was in the music scene on Roc-A-Fella he made enough money... more than enough to afford a pricier car than a camry), Irv (his house is paid off, so he's a little smarter than most... made sure his family will ALWAYS have a place to stay... also, he only needed to hold $ from Jah cuz the feds froze his accounts), and Baby. Because of the Kimora connection Baby would be a good guess but Weezy is making beaucoup $ for their label so I doubt (much to the dismay of the many Baby/Weezy haters) he's driving around in a Camry. * I'm inferring from the blind item that the person faded outta the limelight, but recently (reread the last paragraph) got back in it, now needing to keep up appearances again.--> Hmmm, maybe Nelly? {SIDEBAR: Where in the hell is the St. Lunatics? Lawd I miss me some Murphy Lee} * This person probably hangs w/ Diddy & Jay, not so much Fiddy. * The person "fronted" seemingly lucrative businesses that didn't do so well "behind closed doors". This means that their name was probably on something that consumers like you & I most likely know about but we didn't know the business wasn't doing so well. Hell this part could refer to anyone who had a product out that they put their face/ name on (I.e. Eminem's clothing line, Snoop's clothing line, Nelly fronted for Applebottoms, Lil Jon fronted Crunk Juice, the list goes on) * The more I think about it the more I'm baffled... think, people, think!
**sighs missing the days when wrong guesses were promptly 'notted' by Paris and I could get some closure on these dang on items** Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:07 AM
Work4Shoes wrote:
I use to work for Apple Bottoms better known as "Check Group" As far as i know Nelly is still fronting for Apple Botoms. That's Lawrance Jemals baby. He loves Nelly and he love AB. So i doubt its him. In addition the kids line is doing well and also the accesories/lounge wear. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:00 AM
applebottomz wrote:
So I'm gonna go w Nelly. I dunno about the Asian jump off but I'm noticing him w/o his former posse the St. Lunatics... who wears Applebottoms? They're so tacky they've earned a spot on my fashion sh*t list along w/ Baby Phat & Roca Wear... he just came back on the scene... yes he hangs with Diddy & Jay. Remember that pic of him, Jay, Diddy, and Fiddy @ that Mayweather fight. Actin like they was all best friends & what not. This is my guess until someone throws a better one out there. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:50 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
Hmmmmmmmm another interesting point, to make me thin and rethink my guess. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:00 AM
lala wrote:
I think that's GREAT what janet did for her friend and all but I still can't respect her after what she did to her child sorry but I can't...... Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:32 AM
blinditemstalka wrote:
Good morning: I don't think it's DAME becuase he was once on Jay's level, heck he helped him get there. So I am thinking maybe NAS?? Camron is also a good guess. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:37 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Good morning PR Fam!! Well I see that this BI has been solved, thanks to Trinity and Ms Sable. I would have guessed Master P as well, but you guys are GOOD!! Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:50 AM
badchick272002 wrote:
Hi Guys, WHEW!! I just finished reading all of the stuff I missed in the thread from yesterday. I must say that was one of the most explosive days on PR ever. So much info was dropped I almost couldn't take it. Basically no celebrity secrets are safe. Everyone is being exposed and I LOVE IT!!! Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:02 AM
vanity wrote:
I just finished reading the blind items comments from yesterday on the last blind item (go to the bottom half of the thread) and all I can say is that yesterday was HOT!!! I can barely get up from this computer and go to work!! If I was a celeb...I would be scaaaaared!!! LOL Skeleton bones are just flying out the closet!!! Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:09 AM
Khalisa wrote:
Master P is married and has been with his wife for years. No Asian jump off for him. Dame isn't hurting. He used to own Rock with Jigga. He sold his shares to Jay so he should be straight. I'm going with Baby from Cash Money. ALL their videos have hot whips in them Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:37 AM
UHMM YEAH wrote:
Since when does being married or being with someone for years prevent a man from having a jumpoff???????? Surely you jest with that statement if a man is a cheater, then he will cheat on his wife, his girlfriend and have more than one jumpoff. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:53 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Darling, P has Asian and White jumpoffs. Just because a man is married doesn't mean he's faithful, especially in entertainment. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:11 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Sable, what you say is so true and it also doesn't stop them from being on the DL and being just straight freaks! Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:26 AM
i1da wrote:
Favorite Master P quote: "You don't have to win all the time. You just have to win more than you loose."
Regardless of his financial standing, and I never loved him as a rapper, I love that quote. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:28 AM
world gurl wrote:
Long time lurker....Love this site....yesterday I felt like an addict as I could not get enough.... What about Kanye West...I read somewhere that his mother only had $150,000 in her estate, which he is the executor of. Even the person who wrote the article seemed surprised as she was Kanye's manager and I guess she should have had a lot more than that. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:40 AM
Anonymous wrote:
I've rode Greyhound before, and heck, I'm driving a Mailibu, so I can't say too much.
But, I do want to know who is using the Greyhound for their USA rap tour. I understand charter bus, which is commmon, but claiming to bling, yet having to compete for a good seat on Greyhound bus with the constant 'Out of Order' sign on the bathroom door is another story. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:43 AM
cutienjerzy wrote:
This BI got me lost...Don't think it's Master P not for nothing I'm pretty sure that he would be noticed riding on a Greyhound bus.. Besides he had a pretty large entourage that traveled with him and the BI states HIP HOP STAR riding on bus not HIP HOP STAR and crew. Also it stated "couldn't even afford to lease luxury cars for a day, instead, he contacted local drug ballers and arranged to feature their fancy, customized whips in the video." This sounds like a east coast rapper at best.... Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:49 AM
GRANDMA2X wrote:
I’m gonna need a minute so bare with me, I miss Y'ALL.
Master P has a show with his son called I think Uncle P and it's been on TV for a while. I hope he's getting at least $12.15. Some of the worst acting I have seen since Bey in Dream Girls.
On the BI I was leaning towards Baby. I think he is spent out.
Snoops house on his show had to be rented or staged. I just saw a repeat episode of Cribs and the house that he showed looked nothing like the show house. IMO the show as a whole was just too fluffed and fake. I’m not going to say anything bad about his kids and “the wife” that never sleeps.
HHHHEEEEYYYYYY Everybody!!! Gooood Morning. Please forgive me if I forget anyone cause the Fam has gotten entirely toooo big and I need to say Hello. Paris, Myra, CAT, I NEED YOU TO RAP (Prince, Alphabet Street), Cat4everrr hey girl. The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida (what the hell, I’ve been gone about 2 wks and look what you have done, we’ve gotta talk shugga), BEEUUUUUUU, NTK, Ms. GS, Coco, eyeonu2, Anon 1, 2, 3 & 4, Love, Peace and Soooul Train, BC272 (beautiful job on the write ups), PHV, SDiva, sunshine (you brighten my life, Babyface), Nubian, Ms. Coleman, Mr. Charles (ooops, new name The Mayor), Lina B, GoldenG, Lioness, TrinTrin, Ms. Rae, Deanna, Amen to BlessedWoman, Sheknows, Hidoll, Myra's BFF, CelebG, ATLP, ALL OF THE NEW NAMES, the lurkers (Big Deb), don’t ask me where Guts is with his triflin self and HARPO, WHO DAT NEW FELLA DARE CALLED GEPS? How many strands of hair did you say Ki-Ki had? Lawd have mercy. I just caught up on about two weeks of reading. The last 2 days have been OFFF DA HOOOOKKKK!!!!! OMG!!!! I just need to insert one comment and if y'all did not think this was funny I really don't give a darn: snuggapuff wrote: Aren’t all lesbians carpet munches well that’s nasty ugh and she’s always kissing her kids on the mouth…just nasty Reply to this 4/22/2008 12:01 AM WeHo Hills wrote: So would penis-covered mouth be okay for her kids? Homophobia is not cool. WeHo Hills there were lots of comments that should have received Gold Medals but this response allows you to hang with me any day.
Some of y'all need to stop fronting. Ice Tea with lemon, sweet tea, hot and cold coffee, sugar, no sugar, Peach fanta, cran grape, strawberry, pound cake that's nice and all but, GEPS, I’ve got what you need shugga. Now everybody bring whatever chaser you’ve mentioned and I will turn them into GRANDMARITAS w/without sugar. Oh, I’m the only one? Let’s keep it real.
Did anyone hear about the new drug that's hitting the internet highway? Well I heard if taken in large doses it can cause a terrible addiction.
It's called PANACHE!!!!! THEY TRIED TO MAKE ME GO TO REHAB AND I SAID (you sing)..... Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:54 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
and I said NO NO NO!!! Hey Grandma x2 missed ya!! bunches! Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:59 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Grandma ! How's my nana ? How have you been ? But, yeah as you can see A LOT has been happening around PanacheVille. Me Oh My... Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:44 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
I think theez is on to me. I tried to send you a message and I got a crazy reply.
I'M GOOOD!!! I'm glad not to see another airport for a while. Anyway, I was trying to complete my 10,000 steps program when I came across GEPS. I had to turn the machine off and grab my heart.
Again a special Hello to allll of the new posters. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:51 AM
soulful_brotha wrote:
Hey Grandma!! You forgot about me huh? Well it's okay, I'm just gonna go in the corner in cry! :O( Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:00 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
How can I forget you when I plan to sing in the back ground on the "hit" that you are suppose to be writing? Evidently you and Guts have the same mental block going on. Let's start with this Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby (C flat)
Don't go in that corner!!! You know that's where Guts use to play with his "broken toy".
You been quite, where have you been? LURK, lurk, LURK, lurk.... Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:12 AM
soulful_brotha wrote:
Hey Grandma, I was playing the background scene for a minute...But, I'm slowing coming back on the scene. I haven't heard from guts lately...but let him know my office hours are from 9 to 5....LOL Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:17 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Hey now, you know we got to get this money rolling. I've been practicing my background vocals as well How's things on your end? Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:26 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Rida I use to be a saprano (no association to Tony), now I'm an alto so you know what that means. What is our background attire? We don't want to out shine the fellas.
4/23/2008 11:08 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
I'm struggling to hold on to my Soprano association, not sure about our attire, I was thinking about going over to the local goodwill a picking up some new gear, nothing too flashy though Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:16 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
I thought the word was "fishy". Goodwill is okay with me until the funds start rolling in. You know Soulful and Guts are broke. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:40 AM
soulful_brotha wrote:
Hey Rida! (well formally known as) All is good in sunny LA! I've been busy working on a few projects..How have you been? I heard the weather was nice there over the weekend Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:11 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Good to hear you've been keeping busy, have you been working on our joint adventure? I think I got myself and Grandma x2 a two step together
The weather here has actually been awesome for about 2 weeks now. Too bad next week it's supposed to go back to the crapper Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:00 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
ROFLMAO, ROFLMAO, ROFLMAO @ Grandma2x.
Thank you for this morning wake up laugh, I truly needed it and thank you for the shout out. Your presence was missed.
Trust me, we all need to be saying, Yes, Yes, Yes to PR Rehab!!! Whew! Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:03 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Morning Blessed, yeas I am glad to hear from Grandma. She is so funny and full of life. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:14 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Good Morning SheKnows,How's it going for you?
I needed a laugh after yesterday's bombs. But will have to lurk for a minute as I try to get some work done.
You know I never did get your email. LOL Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:44 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Blessed, Girl Trust me I haven't forgot about you. But, Honestly I have been SO into these Posts, working, and trying to meet deadlines. I just haven't got to it. However, after I leave the salon later. I will do so... Wait until you see what I'm sending you (LOL)... Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:02 AM
LinaB wrote:
Welcome back Grandma Deuce, I feel you on not wanting to see another airport . I am not gonna front I have been known to create a dranky drank with some Pinapple Fanta, no name vodka and Pineapple sherbert. Had the country club set "setting it off"..... Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:30 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Pinapple Fanta/shierbert....we can add that to the list. I can't do the no name vodka.
4/23/2008 7:54 AM
C-Town Bred A-Town Res wrote:
what about Nelly? i heard he is kicking it with this Asian chick from here in ATL....the one whom he was rumored to be cheating on Ashanti with Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:57 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Nelly is very rich and he's cheating on Ashanti with women in every city. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:19 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Hi Sable, You would think that in this day with so many diseases and things going around, Nelly and some of these others would slow their roll, but sad for Ashanti, but she had to know what she was getting into. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:58 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Yesterday someone mentioned writing her songs. Let's remember a verse from the one that made her famous. I wish I was this damn creative.
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby Baby I love you Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby I love it when I hear your name Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby Baby I love you
Woooooowwww (clap, clap). Now if she did not save her money after this display of creativity shame on her. Can you imagine the conversation held for those few minutes when her mouth is empty?
I did not mean that the way it sounds she was drinking iced T or a fanta. Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby Baby I love you Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:01 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Grandma, You ain't never lied. I HATED that song and it actually was in heavy rotation for awhile. I was like please play something else. That was just horrible and the video made me yawn as well. Hell, she makes me yawn too. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:05 PM
NtheKnow wrote:
Welcome back, Grandma 2X... Listening to Ashanti brings tears to my eyes. And not in a good way.
Remember how J.Anthony Brown used to "murder a hit?" I heard Ashanti on an Xmas special, and she absolutely murdered the carol she was moaning to. I haven't been able to take her voice since then. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:12 PM
SnazzieWayz wrote:
If you scroll down to the bottom, you will see the picture of the "STRIPPER PRECIOUS" whom claims she is/had NELLY's baby....OMG
4/23/2008 7:56 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
HeyGRANDMA 2X,where ya been hiding at ?lol Glad to see ya back with ya crazy sense of humor,and Ill take one of them grn=anmaritas you mentioned with a double shot of that OHWEE!lol Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:32 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
I'm gonna jump down turn around pick a pale of cottn'.... I couldn't play with y'all. I had to love my job again for a minute. NOW IT'S BACK TO MY ADDICTION.
A while ago someone was discussing New Birth with Soul Train, I have the best of and I wondered if they got paid for Biggie sampling the music from one of their songs. Of couse the only part I know in Bigs song is Ladies grab your ^%&$ if you love big Papa. Help me muscial people.... Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:50 AM
Peaches wrote:
Hey Grandma2x, I miss you when you're not on the board. You and BlessedWoman always give me a musical soundtrack for the day. And just because you referenced my favorite movie, The Color Purple, with your Harpo comment above, you are officially my favorite poster of the day!
That Biggie song was "Player's Anthem" by Jr. Mafia. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:01 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Thank You Peaches. And now I can't get the song out of my head, I'm headed to the Lyric sight for this one. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:02 AM
C-Town Bred A-Town Res wrote:
i was looking online at business ventures of Nelly, and i found this bit of info, it even mentioned some "exotic cars" that he had/has. Just a thought:
Nelly was part of a clothing line created with cousin Yomi Martin called Vokal. Vokal was actually a prototype line started by another St. Louis businessman. Nelly and his crew have often had its logo featured prominently on their clothing in music videos and public appearances. Vokal, in its earliest stages can be seen on various people in Nelly's video for "Country Grammar", including the small children dancing. What once started as a means of funds and support for the St. Lunatics, the line later grew into a million-dollar business venture for Nelly years later. The line has since slowed down and can now mainly be found on the Internet. More recently, Yomi Martin has said that Vokal will make a full launch once again near the end of 2007.
He also has a clothing line for women called "Apple Bottoms", which has gained national notoriety and success for Nelly with millions in sales and a successful year in 2006.
Nelly is also a co-sponsor of the non-carbonated sports energy drink, Pimp Juice. Nelly is also part owner of the NBA expansion team Charlotte Bobcats with B.E.T. founder Robert L. Johnson and NBA legend Michael Jordan.
Two of Nelly's songs were featured in General Motors different commercials that premiered during Super Bowl XLI. The songs were E.I. and Hot In Herre. The commercials are now regularly played.
Nelly also sponsors a St. Louis area AAU basketball team called the Derrty Ballers.
Nelly has amassed a large collection of cars, including a Rolls Royce Phantom, Bentley Continental Gt, Ferrari 360, and a Lamborghini Murcielago. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:35 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
Hmmm interesting.Does he still own these vehicles ,and how well did Apple Bottoms do in 2007.I wonder!! Reply to this
You guys are making a convencing argument about Master P. However, my first thought was Scott Storch. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:05 AM
S Epatha Lurkerson wrote:
Ohhhh, yeah that's a good guess. He is broke. Didn't he try to make off with some of Joe "Girls Gone Wild" Francis' mad money when he crashed at his house? Didn't he cry and beg him not to call the cops? Yeah, throw his name in the mix. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:20 AM
Teina wrote:
Honestly, what is "country" anyway? IMO, I've met some of the most country folks ever in D.C., Chicago, and L.A. Reply to this
Hey, hey, hey. There are country people everywhere. Love them or leave them. Don't talk about DC Scorpio will come out of the wood work on you. I only run into country people when I'm not at home. Think about it. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:26 AM
Wonder Woman wrote:
Dont think it's Master P, couldnt he dip into Romeo's Disney Money??
Cant see Dame Dash ever taking the Greyhound & staying at a motel. He is way too arrogant. Dont think he is that broke that he couldnt at least afford a coach plane ticket.
Dont think Jim Jones. Isnt he a Director for A&R at Warner?? I think he got/gets a million dollar salary for that position- not sure why he got the job though. Lyor Cohen gave it to him for some reason.
Jah Rule hasnt reached rock bottom status like that yet.
I'm guessing Baby from Cash money. He could travel incognito and is not as recognizable as everyone else. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:43 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
O/T: I am watching the Trumpet Awards, which I love because they recognize people for doing good deeds instead of talent and beauty.
Angie Stone sung a song that she duets on her CD with Pauletta Washington called, Happy Being Me, and it is a beautifully positive song. I just wish she really felt that way and wasnt buying young guys affection, also Pauletta doesnt sound half bad either. I heard Denzel wants to see her start up the singing career that she gave up in order to be his wife.
Peabo Bryson just sang a beautiful song called Heavenly, which he still sounds the same, but I couldnt remember if he was gay, bi or whatever we discussed about him.
Melvin Williams from the Williams Brothers re-did Jesus Is Love originally done by The Commodores, but Melvin did his thing also. I'm kind of wondering with all those Williams Brothers, is there any dirt on them, because they were one of my favorite traditional gospel groups.
Samuel L. Jackson & LaTanya Richardson did a really nice job hosting. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:28 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Aww man! I missed it! Blessed, do you think they will do a rebroadcast of the show? Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:40 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
This is the 3rd time they've shown it, and I enjoy it more each time. That Angie Stone sone is on point. TV1 always plays things over and over again just like BET. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:34 PM
easily amused wrote:
My Mom says that they are always in our little area of NC from time to time.....visiting some of the extra curricular ladies. That is as dirty as it gets. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:43 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Hidoll said yesterday - So since today is earth day what did you do to help save the earth?
I'm really sorry I did nothing Hidoll. I used 150 sheets of paper to print the rest of the P Report that I did not finish reading and just printed off another 39 pages from yesterday to read during lunch. "Information" was still being shared last night. I FEEL SOOOO ASHAMED.
The replacement word for Gossip is - IN-FOR-MA-TION Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:43 AM
Wonder Woman wrote:
Just saw post from Trinity re: Sable about Master P. Ok, so now I think it could be him! Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:52 AM
S Epatha Lurkerson wrote:
My guess is Fat Joe. He is a jealous frontin' hater who needs to stop dropping the n-bomb in his songs since he won't even claim black which he is!!!!
4/23/2008 10:05 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Good morning S Epatha Lurkerson, I did not forget about you intentionally.
There are soooo many people posting. I would love to know the number of lurkers.
I didn't know Joe was black. He and Pun always screamed PUERTO RICO HOOOOO. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:13 AM
S Epatha Lurkerson wrote:
Hey G2X! This site is getting plenty of traffic, huh?
My hubby is Puerto Rican and he'd be the first to tell you Puerto Rican ain't a race. He understands why some don't want to choose because they, generally speaking, are very mixed and can relate to all aspects of their culture. But why claim everything about black culture EXCEPT actually being black? Only Eminem can do that! LOL Fatty knows good and damn well he has a lot of black in him! Hell, he chose to RAP! Name it and claim it! He is a black man. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:20 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Afternoon Lurkeson, Girl I always said that was an African American nose (LOL). Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:36 AM
S Epatha Lurkerson wrote:
Hey there. Girl, you know it. Negroid!
I hate that all these divide and conquer tactics have worked so successfully. So many people running around the planet are black and don't know it or don't wanna believe it. I look at Pacific Islanders, Indians (both American and in India), Aborigines, the list goes on and on. There's only one way on God's green earth you acquire that much melanin: DNA, 'Dem Negro Ancestors!!! Some people want you to believe it's evolutionary, but your environment cannot and will not turn you black!
Lemme stop. Getting fired up. And I'm all off topic to boot! Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:22 PM
Bingo wrote:
Is there room on your soapbox for one more? Don't get me started on those kinky haired Jews, Itals, Spaniards, etc. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:56 AM
soulful_brotha wrote:
Good morning BI Crew!! (Well at least it's still morning in L.A.) I don't think its Master P...He doesn't floss like that...and when has he performed? I think we gotta think a lil on this one...Dame may be envious of Jay but Dame has paper...Busta is a good guess...He has or had a fleet of cars and he's always out on the road performing.... Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:36 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Sssshhhhh, don't say that name tooo loud. She's a poster that drops by every now and then from DC. I'm from the area also but now down in the QueenCity. Now lets talk country, beautiful but country.
Scorpio I've got a GoGo fix for you to keep you calmed down shugga come and get it. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:07 AM
S Epatha Lurkerson wrote:
There are too many suspects for this BI! Don't all rap stars front like they have millions, even when their first single drops? Nobody is balling outta control right out the gate unless they've already got money. It's ridiculous. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:15 AM
soulful_brotha wrote:
Very true...most artists spend their advance on whips, and bling and tricking on groupies...So they are always trying to play catch up so they can pay back the label...Just another way to keep these "hip hop stars" indebted to the label... Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:19 AM
facepainter wrote:
So true! They be fronting all these Swarvoski Crystals around their necks and their grandma's brooches in their ears. I hope the youth don't believe that they are real diamonds. I believe Gorgeous answered this bi. It's Master P Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:42 AM
Peaches wrote:
Swarvoski Crystals and Grandma's brooches...LOL!!!!
I saw an interview with Choppa (Making the Band) and in it he was saying that although he was no longer with Puffy, he learned a lot from him. Then he told a story about one time when the band was still together, they were about to go into a party or a red carpet, someplace where they would be seen, and Puff said, I left my earring. So he had somebody run and find of the big fake ones you find at the Korean Beauty Supply store, until somebody could go to the hotel and get the real one. Choppa said, Puff was like, you gotta keep that image correct. I believed the story because the industry is all about image. Of course, despite his large child support checks he doles out monthly and his B-list status, Puffy is not broke and can afford his bling. Too many other artists aren't thinking about this and are trying to keep up with people like him when their money is far below. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:14 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
facepainter ,no you didnt say they are "frontin with their grandma's brooch in their ear"! Girl ya d*amn near made me spit out the chai I was sipping on,lol Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:23 AM
pollcat99 wrote:
Hey BI Crew! I read this site daily and rarely comment. But I just want to say thanks to the rest of the crew who do comment. I have learned a lot from the site. Grandma2X you are right this site is so addicting. Need to read documents, instead I reading comments on the site.(LOL)
Off topic: I see were mainstream media are starting to speak out about Star Jones & Al divorce. But we all know who scooped it first (Paris & Myra) and the rest of the panache scholars. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:24 AM
LinaB wrote:
Stopping through on lunch and someone mentioned the Jewish mentatlity on money. Want to broaden the perspective on that if it is ok with you all. I work for a company that matches political causes with financial backing and it brings together a mixture from the entertainment world, the wealthy, the mega wealthy and the sports world. Bottom line the Jewish culture preaches financial acumen as a part of their repsonsibilities under the Jewish Faith. In order to help the Jewish community world wide, evey Jewish family must grow and pass on their wealth for the next generation. Jobs must be secured in every industry to continue to invest in the Jewish culture and to never be shut out by any other group claiming superiority.
Bottom line the cultures that are doing well financially put as much emphasis on finances as they do on their religion. And they preach owning your own business and working with your "kind" to keep it in the family. We can look at Asians (including India), Africans and Jews to see how this principle is effective. Imagine what African Americans could do if we stopped fronting with bling, bags, rims and designer labels. The CEO of my corporation wears the same 3 suits over a 5 day work week, he brings his lunch to work, he drives a 2000 Mercedes station wagon, he wears a timex watch and gets his shoes at JcPenneys. He is a mutlimillionaire and has been for the past 30 years. When we get our company bonus he asks, who wants stock and who wants cash? We can tell who takes cash because they come to work sporting a luxury item and then start hollering broke within 2 months of the bonus. Those of us who take the stock make a game out of spotting who did what with their bonus money! Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:42 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
I am also with you 100%. And your CEO is not the only one that lives his life with 3 suits and shops a JCP and drives an old/older car.
The mouse that does not show his cheese always has cheese. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:54 AM
i1da wrote:
lol! I like that G2x, can I steal it from you?
Favorite G2x quote: "The mouse that does not show his cheese always has cheese."
I will put it up there with: "The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room."
and
"You don't have always have to win. You just need to win more than you loose." Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:00 AM
SheKnows wrote:
I agree 100%. Also, the real WEALTHY people like the Rothchilds, Hearsts,Rockefellers, and some more I don't feel like listing don't go around bragging, blinging, and flossing ?? Most of those rappers are what is called "hood rich". Their music is aimed at the ghetto and those with low incomes, because they're the ones who will be impressed. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:24 PM
PinkSilk wrote:
The people you just named need a new word besides wealthy to describe the amount of money they have. They own stock in the Federal Reserve, and buy up media outlets to make sure no one talks about the amount of money they have. I think the Forbes Richest list is extremely incomplete... Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:46 AM
i1da wrote:
And that is one reason that Jews are technically a "minority" in American, but you will never here there refer to themselves as such. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:49 AM
soulful_brotha wrote:
Wow! Good info...I grew up in a jewish neighborhood..Yes I am black, African American...and I agree totally, Jewish are taught that education is important, and well as investing and securing his or her future. I have learned from my jewish friends that bling means nothing and wealth is the name of the game. I don't have rims, or a kicking sound system in my car(s). But I do own real estate, and my portfolio is looking pretty decent these days despite the economy....We as a minority need to stop pointing the finger at someone else and start taking responsibility for our own actions....Okay I'm getting off my soapbox now.... Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:50 AM
SheKnows wrote:
LinaB, That is so true. I am getting a little bit better with my finances since I learned some things.Just trying to make better choices and use wisdom.Also, I too have been guilty of shopping like crazy and not saving or investing. Money has ran through my hands like water. I am not rich but I'm not exactly broke either. But, I am learning to do better.
I heard a woman on Oprah say" WE as African Americans will be sharp as a tack and are living from check to check, and robbing Peter to pay Paul". She went on to say start investing and saving be wise people. I thought to myself dammit woman do you know me (LOL). Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:41 AM
facepainter wrote:
I just wanted to add something to your comment. I went to predominately Jewish upper middle class school. When they have their Bar Mitzvahs they use to collect stocks, bonds and cash at the age of 13.I have seen first hand how Jewish families teach their children how to accumulate wealth. Italian friends on mine would tell me that a traditional wedding guests would give the bride a groom envelopes of cash from each family at the table. They may also get gifts that would furnish the new home of the couple. Turkish families give the new bride 24k gold.They also pin money onto the bride at the party.They try to give the couple a head start in life with the money and the gold can be used as an asset for a rainy day. Unfortunately for AA's they have no such "gift giving" in their culture. That is why it is of the utmost importance to teach their children how to make money work for them.Children should be taught how to save and invest.If we don't have the luxury of a big inheritance we have to learn how to manage what we do have. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:11 PM
workingactor wrote:
very true, I never learned good money management growing up, and I'm not great at it now(getter better, though). If I'd learned it early, I'd be much better off now. Not too late to learn, though... Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:27 PM
Candid Canuck wrote:
alot of the newly weds ( italian, Jewish etc) TEND to spend their own money frivioulously though... they receive monetary gifts and usually bank on it, save it then pass it on to kin..... that what some folks call OLD MONEY..or
I'll choose my words carefully from here:
East Indian folks tend to be CHEAP... More like petty..... For some reason I respect their hustle though...
but SMH at them for arguing about nickels and dimes at the bank..... Reply to this
4/24/2008 12:12 PM
East Indian Culture doesn't Equal Petty wrote:
Well it is the culture to haggle/barter. I can see how an American would consider trying to negotiate as petty however if you travel out of the USA and shop in the foreign markets/neighborhoods you will see that bartering/haggling and negotiating is the norm. It is expected and it is an insult if you don't do it.
So I refuse to think that we "East Indians" are being viewed as petty. I hope it is really a matter of not knowing why we do what it is we do. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:27 PM
NtheKnow wrote:
Once upon a time Black folks had a good grip on finances. It was during the segregation days. Black communities thrived, and even when folks couldn't barely read or write, they could add. Black businesses and families were doing well, and if there wasn't a black bank around, they stuffed mattresses or buried bills in the back yard.
Look at what has happened to black farmers? While it has been a systematic effort to destroy them and recapture their land, we, as the families and on the come up, have turned our backs on them. Essentially, what is more valuble than land and its resources? Yet, we'd rather have a new 1/4 to 8.
Part of our problems today stem from our desire to assimilate. We don't feel successful unless we have the trappings of success, and everyone can see that we are doing well. Don't get me wrong, I like nice things too. But, you have to TCB first and foremost. And find other ways to derive self-fulfillment that extend beyond bling, whips and Crys. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:34 PM
Bronze wrote:
Thank you for your entry. I agree with you. All throughout college I wore a wig because I could not afford the TIME spent in a stylist chair that could be spent in the library. Money is not a factor however it was just too easy to flip my wig cap on. I could care less if the naps underneath my wig was showing. What I care about most was my grades. That said; we--blacks--spend way too much time thinking about what others think of us. I was fortunate, I was a reject in an all black community in Oklahoma City. Everyone was a clone and wore same shrink-to-fit Levi's and penny loafers (dating myself big time). Because I knew no one saw any good in me, I had plenty of time to think about what I thought about my self. We need to think about how we see our self and here is a good start. If the person that is hating on you is not a CEO, millionaire, holistic healer, or a regular ole' human being who has overcome tremendous obstacles and is still able to walk around with a smile on their face...YOU NEED NOT WORRY WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT YOU BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER YOU. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:18 PM
shasfreespirit wrote:
I concur on the book, The Millionaire Mind", also T. Harv's Millionaire Mind Seminar was great as well. 3 day extensive, well worth the money. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:25 AM
laleezy007 wrote:
long time lurker, but i just wanted to say that it's prolly Nas since he actually ghostwrote "gettin jiggy with it" and "welcome to miami" by will smith. he should be still getn bread cuz they still play that song, especially overseas. ok going back into lurkmode Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:28 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Baby and Lil Wayne are ugly, ignorant and not too bright with money. Didn't Lil Wayne's RR get repossessed and didn't another RR get repossessed a few years back for non-payment? Those idiots lease private jets which are a mint and wear expensive bling and can't pay their car notes. I heard they front at the strip clubs making it rain and are not worth as much money as people think they are, big time fronting. Lil Wayne is in Flav's category for looks and it boggles my mind when women say he is sexy. He is a midget with tats, buck teeth and year old braids, ewww. A lot of rappers are hard on the eyes, Craig Mack, Jay-Z, Diddy, Russell, Flav, Lil Wayne, Baby, and the list goes on and on. Tupac was the best looking rapper. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:34 AM
Anonymous wrote:
You are so right. Tupac was fine. The pic of 50 on the front page is not bad either (he just needs to invest in a ortho-d visit). Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:43 AM
Bingo wrote:
Agreed. Rappers are about the ugliest category of folks I can think of. The best looking one I ever saw was MC Rell. He had a song and video called Life of an Entertainer. He was too damn cute. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:58 AM
Yelogirl wrote:
I always thought Ghostface Killah had that sex appeal. Memphis Bleek was hot too Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:11 PM
Trinity wrote:
special ed, LL, Rakim, chuck D, Will smith...oh yeah thats from back in my day....Bingo what happen (hands flinstone stye) Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:26 PM
Bingo wrote:
OK, I'll give you Rakim before he shaved his head. Special ED was cute. Will Smith is pleasant looking. Chuck D, love him to death, never thought he was good looking. But MC Rell was FINE. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:41 PM
WeHo Hills wrote:
Mmk, yeah I was gonna say Special Ed. I agree on Rakim too, add D- Nice. Old school, people. I used to have a huge crush on Q-Tip as a kid. I liked his looks and voice. Oh, and Nas. But he's tainted now ; ) Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:50 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
I must be the only person who didnt think Tupac was all that fine ,lol with that earring in his nose, but everyone is entitled to their opinion.I aint mad cha. I will agree that many of these rappers arent goodlooking at all. Groupies dont care how they look because they only see green!$$$$$$ Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:08 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
No cocalatte, you are not the only one.
But I must say that even though LL is questionable, I love how he looked prior to losing his weight, etc. He as fine as hell on In The House. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:34 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Yes LL is fine, Special Ed (which someone mentioned earlier was a cutie, Big Daddy Kane fine chocolate brother, Ghostface Killer, there were a few over the yrs had some looks, even Will Smith was kinda cute minus them big ears!. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:42 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Common is handsome,and I loved that he had his own style of rap,and didnt go the route of others just to sell. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:19 PM
PinkSilk wrote:
I don't like guys with the whole thug image, but Tupac was definitely good-looking. I know he wrote a lot of poetry, and Quincy Jones said that he used to write his daughter the most beautiful poems. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:37 AM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Gorgeous Sable,
Can you tell us how you really feel... LOL..I just love You!
By the way everyone. It's official!!!!
Star Jones has filed for divorce from her WIFE!!! after 3 1/2 years of marriage, Mrs & Mrs Reynolds have called it quits....Damn and I thought that one would last.... Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:44 AM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Hi darling, waving at Mr. Mayor. Al quite "her" job the day after the marriage for a reason. She was setting herself up to get alimony from Star. Hope Star has photos of Al on his knees or else she's paying some big alimony. Miss girl don't come cheap, heard him and his man schemed big like K-Fed and Star. They plan to live off Star's alimony till they get old and grey. Al can now go back to marching in the gay parades kicking his heels up and twirling his baton. I hear he looks like a Las Vegas showgirl in those parades. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:53 AM
soulful_brotha wrote:
Hello Gorgeous! Waving at you....You are on fire today aren't you! You and Mr. Mayor are already solving the next BI...LOL...How have you been sweetie? Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:23 AM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Wassup wit you Soulful_Brotha?? How's it going?? Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:31 AM
soulful_brotha wrote:
What's up Mr. Mayor! Everything is good out here...How r things in the bay? Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:13 PM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Everything is OK except the weather. It's ugly here.. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:53 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Gorgeous, Tom Joyner and his morning team are always talking about Al Reynolds and Star. RFLMAO at"Al can now go back to marching in the gay parades kicking his heels up and twirling his baton. I hear he looks like a Las Vegas showgirl in those parades." WOW!!! Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:01 AM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Sheknows,
That was classic huh?? People are wondering here at my job, what the hell is he laughing at..LOL LOL Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:11 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Mayor Charles, Yes Gorgeous Sable is way funnier than some of the so-called funny women out there today (LOL). She definitely has a way with words. I have seen some of the "Queens of Comedy" who just didn't do it for me. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:36 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Mayor Charles, Great Minds Think Alike. I never thought she was funny in her stand-up routines. Now, I liked her as Nikki on the Parkers. Also, she has major tude and very crass. A actor friend of mine was on the Parkers a few times. He said that the only reason he got the job, was because Monique wanted him (LOL). He said she flirted with him endlessly. Also, one of my friends from college met her in Atlanta and said she signed the autograph but seemed hesitant to do so. Everyone that I know who has come in contact with her says she is soooo LOUD & GHETTOOO. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:31 PM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Sheknows, She wasn't even funny on the Parkers. At least not to me and speaking of not funny. On the male tip. I have NEVER thought Sinbad or Mark Curry was funny. Does anybody even remember them?? I know the peeps here in the Bay Area know Mark Curry. He's always at Pepper Belly's trying to do comedy. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:55 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Sable, I'd heard it but wasnt sure if it was true. But I'd heard it for a minute now. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:11 PM
Candi wrote:
Sable I heard that he was gay along time ago. I think Flo (the former know it all gossip queen and friend of the jackson clan) said she saw something involving Mark and another male celebrity. I used to like him when she said those awful words I leaped at the T.V and told her to go finish playing in Neverland with MJ. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:05 PM
SheKnows wrote:
I read that on some other board before that he was a dirty bottom, but don't know how true it is ? Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:20 PM
Bingo wrote:
I haven't heard anything, but he makes my gaydar go "Whoo whoo"! He lapses in and out of that feminine persona to easily and often. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:02 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Mayor Charles, RFLMBAO Whew! Yeah Mark Curry bored me too. Sinbad was okay, but I respect him he wouldn't curse in his acts out of respect for his dad who is a minister.... Just like Will Smith wouldn't go buck on his songs, because of what he promised his grandmother. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:27 PM
Madison Rae wrote:
Dirty bottom is bad, the first time I heard that term was when somebody up North told me about that adult star Bobby Blake who is in his 50's living in the ghetto. He's also writing a tell all book. His ugly ass says he's been with a lot of famous men but I hear he's a dirty bottom which means bad hygiene. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:59 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Madison, Yeah that is really bad. Bobby Blake is a hot mess PR did a short piece on him some months ago. Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:37 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Why in the hell would other men be sleeping with a man"porn star or not" who is a "dirty bottom",with bad hygeine?They need their d*amn head examined also! I could never figure out why women still slept with that nasty ass slob Ron Jeremy! Large d*ck or not alot of women said he had very bad hygeine also. Reply to this
4/24/2008 6:23 PM
Fashionista wrote:
Hedgehog? Because it's one of the easiest ways to get "put on" in the industry. Although, he only works with the 3rd tier chicks... Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:39 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Sinbad was ok as a comic ,but he just wasnt raunchy like Eddie in Raw, Chris Rock and the other comics of today! His style of comedy was more family friendly, and bland like Bill Cosby! Mark Curry wasnt that funny to me. Reply to this
4/24/2008 5:41 AM
M.W. wrote:
I attended one of Monique's shows in Feb. while I was in Houston and had a chance to meet her. Some of her material was funny, some was okay. She actually went out of her way to speak and say hello. So I guess it's just different reactions to different people. We all have our good days and bad days. Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:34 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hi M.W., How are you ? That's good you had a pleasant experience with her. And you're right we all have good/bad days. But, some folks are just full of hell and themselves. Reply to this
4/25/2008 1:32 AM
M.W. wrote:
I'm fine, how are you? True, true. Celebs should be really careful because memories leave lasting impressions. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:57 AM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
LMAO @ you Gorgeous Sable....I heard somewhere I am not sure where, but I thought Star had a prenup that stated if they divorced before their 5th year anniversary he wouldn't get a dime??? I know I read that somewhere. Star is an attorney. She should know better. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:14 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Mayor Charles, BY her being an attorney. I hope to God that she has her stuff air tight. It would be a shame if she didn't have the proper documents in place??? You're right she should know better. Please God let her be ready for that Charlatan... Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:10 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey GPE, You are more than welcome. Your posts are the DL BIBLE for me. I have FAITH in all that you say. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:02 PM
Deanna wrote: "Al can now go back to marching in the gay parades kicking his heels up and twirling his baton. I hear he looks like a Las Vegas showgirl in those parades."
4/23/2008 5:28 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Did Star not have Al sign an iron clad prenup? Please say it aint so. As much as I want to believe in love and happily ever after ,in that case it just didnt seem practical. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:40 PM
L wrote:
I hope so but she was so desperate then to have a MANnnnnn. Her reason for loosing the weight was so she would be thin we she got pregnant (so she said). Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:56 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
lmao Oh my what a trip! Shes 46 now .I know that she is not still considering having children naturally,thin or not!I thought she had the gastric bypass to lose weight for her health! Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:39 PM
shasfreespirit wrote:
I think she may due to the fact that the divorce papers were filed as.
Entertainment Tonight reports: Star Jones (46) has filed for divorce from husband of three-and-a-half years Al Reynolds (39). The filing took place on March 26 in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan. Starlet M. Jones versus Al S. Reynolds was marked as an "Uncontested Matrimonial" case by the court and the records were sealed.
In a statement, the former View co-host says, "Several years ago I made an error in judgment by inviting the media into the most intimate area of my life. A month ago I filed for divorce. The dissolution of a marriage is a difficult time in anyone's life that requires privacy with one's thoughts. I have committed myself to handling this situation with dignity and grace and look forward to emerging from this period as a stronger and wiser woman." http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/23/star-jones-divorce-shock_n_98182.html
Maybe lawchick and educate us on "Uncontested Matrimonial" Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:37 AM
lawchick wrote:
"Uncontested" usually means the parties agree that they are going to get a divorce and neither side has any objection to the divorce. However, usually, in a divorce where one or both parties has substantial income, then things are usually not "uncontested." I expect a big fight from Ms. Al since it is rumored that a big bad divorce firm has been hired. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:57 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
I can believe this was a set up. Whwn will these people ever learn? The best past of G. Sable prev Al quote was when she said, Al marches hard like he's marching for civil rights. Classically funny as hell! Ms. Star will eat a lot of crow for this gutter butt foolishness. Her prenup may be airtight but she may have to spend $ to keep him from flaming out immediately so she can try to save face. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:48 AM
Peaches wrote:
Mr. Mayor, you know you're wrong for that. LOL!
I didn't really think it was last because Al has always screamed "Come taste the rainbow" to me. But I thought maybe she wanted children and was going about it this way.
Her and Terri McMillan should probably start a support group! Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:00 AM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Hey Peaches,
And they should put Jackee in that support group with them...Wouldn't you agree?? Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:18 PM
Peaches wrote:
Jackee...oh Most Definitely! And after this tell-all comes out there will plenty of applications to join in there with them! Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:05 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Mrs. & Mrs. HHHAAAA!!!!! I believe you when you say "Damm and I thought that one would last". HHHHAAA!!!!
Also in their "contract", didn't it state that Alice only needed to be with her for 1 or 2yrs to get paid?
OT: I looked at Stella the other day because I love the scene when Whoopi is in the hospital. Casssandar, the 3 hundred and 60 degree ho. Did anyone notice when Stella and Delihla(?) walked out of the hotel the guy that says "Welcome to Jamaica ladys" is Terry's ex husband? Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:35 AM
GEPS wrote:
Shit, a brotha ain't surprised at Star and Al breaking up, my people tell me he screams like a woman in bed. Goddamit, you betta give it to me daddy! That redbone girl Al, acts a fool up in the bed. He not known as a power bottom but a withering bottom. I know Star had to use a strap on with him, that's the only way redbone could a got off wit her. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:38 AM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey GPE, You make me drop my jaw hard everytime you post. Read what I posted to you downlow (LOL).Goddamit, you betta give it to me daddy! RFLMBA Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:43 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
LMAO, GEPS means, a bottom is a man on the receiving end of sex, a top is a man on the giving end of sex. LOl Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:16 PM
Bingo wrote:
GS, girl I know that, but that "withering" part is what's giving me the heebie jeebies. *shudders* LOL Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:59 PM
GEPS wrote:
Bingo, a withering bottom is a brotha who shakes and vibrates with anticipation of the pipe when it's laid down. Eager for it and I hear Al moves his head side to side face down on the pillow, can't keep still waiting on it. Star gotz to be the top in the marriage and she might have lost the weight because she was too heavy for AL. Since she skinnier, their sex life improved. When the pipe hitz Al, that redbone gal sings a capella like my girl Minnie Riperton, no shit. He be hitting notes, he a noisy bottom. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:12 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Damn, the news just said, she really didnt want to get a divorce but she had to if she was gonna be happy.
She also stated that she shouldnt have invited the media into her personal life on The View, I think thats when they found the picture of him with the diaper. He explained that they'd talked about their past. But I believe her self esteem was low then, now that she's lost the weight, she is getting a lot of attention from straight guys and feels she doesnt need to settle anymore. The news did stress that she was the sole breadwinner since the marriage. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:32 PM
onedrop wrote:
I think Star knew exactly what she was getting. I heard she created a new def for Bridezilla. Anyhow, if she wanted to keep her marriage and all that other stuff private, she should have slipped off to the justice o'peace and done the darn thing.
Star is not an imbecile. She loved every drop of attention she got for marrying investment banker Al. Throw in all those freebies she got for her wedding which she so graciously whored herself out for when she was on The View, the clock started ticking on this one before she said 'I do.' Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:01 PM
Bingo wrote:
Bingo has passed away. GEPS is the culprit. No need no call in the CSI folks. She was murdered by GEPS' explaination of a "withering bottom". Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:39 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
and to think I thought a withering bottom was a faded"bottom" queen past "her prime"!lolI learn something new all the time . I dont even want to imagine the visual of Stars hubby screaming in bed,lol Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:13 PM
PinkSilk wrote:
lol @ "noisy bottom" my goodness. The things I read on this site. I hope that hip-hop gay tell all live up to GEPS stories. you really could write a book GEPS. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:11 PM
TK wrote:
If a female uses a strap on with her male lover, would this not be an indication that he is gay - or at least had gay sex before. I wish somebody would request that, that would be the last request they could ever make to me. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:15 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
I heard Jean Claude Von Damme's beautiful ex-wife was using a strap on him before they divorced and he has been seen in the company of trannys. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:11 PM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Hey GEPS ***waving hello*** The visual just killed me. *DEAD* Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:49 PM
onedrop wrote:
SMH@GEPS *sigh* Al is a withering bottom? Star uses a strap-on!? I'm just trying to get a visual on that one. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:47 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
lmao Did you just refer to Star's soon to be ex as a "redone gal"lmao I had to log on today as always to get my usual comedy and tidbits! Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:41 PM
Hidoll wrote:
LOL,Charles LOL I think we all thought that it would last. It was just such a fairytale marriage Like Cinderella and Prince Charming
4/23/2008 4:40 PM
celebgossip wrote:
Sable you need to stop! You know Gucci Mane is your Boo! And you know you are Plies Bustit Baby! LMAO!!!! *Hoping The Gorgeous One can take a joke* Reply to this
Yes,Tupac was the best looking rapper.... I love me some him 12 yrs later..... I loved the intelligent looking PAC w/ the glasses... Loved that look... Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:44 AM
ItIsWhatItIs wrote:
A wise man once told me "It's not how much you make, but how much you keep". Exactly one year ago I was homeless. I promised myself that I would never let myself or anyone for that matter drag me down financially, mentally, or physically. I haven't look back since. I don't make much now because I'm still in school(can't wait to graduate in December!) but I only spend 40% of my income. The rest I put in the bank or take care of emergencies. Everytime my friends ask me to do something expensive, I cry B-R-O-K-E! I always tell them that paying my savings account is part of my bill. One last thing for all the celebrities, AIN'T FUTURE IN YOUR FRONTIN! Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:07 AM
Anonymous wrote:
I feel you. My uncle, when I was struggling while in school, asked me a question. He asked "Who is really a millionaire? A person who makes $40K a year without any debt, or a person who makes $1mil a year, but 3 million in debt?" A person who is not indebted to anyone is far better than someone that makes alot of money, yet owe triple or quadruple the amount that he brings in.
When I used to work in NYC, my boy was a producer in the industry and knew alot of these guys. Mind you, this was back in the 90's, but, I saw alot of these rappers in E. Elmhurst, Queens and St. Albans, Queens. My boy would call them "bums", even though they had these 'nice' cars. He explained they are rented or leased cars, while they lived in their momma's basement, and that Slick Rick's fur coats were so fake and phony that even PETA didn't waste their time in protesting him.
I was blown away, because I wasn't from NY, but, now I see that it still carries on today, even when contracts are much better than they were in the 90's. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:20 PM
Grandma2x wrote:
Congrats for getting back on the right track I'm really happy for you. Do you mind if I ask a couple of questions?
Where were your "friends" when you had no place to live? I notice that your "friends" now ask you to do expensive things. Are these old or new friends? If old, were they asking you to do expensive things when you were down and out and offer to pay? If new, I'm glad you have your priorities straight. You really do not need to reply. I just hope that you really listen to the questions.
Y'all no I can't stay serious for long so I'm going to quote that old negro spiritual that I sang to a "friend" of mine just Monday and now I have nothing to say to her, her loss.
FRIENDS HOW MANY OF US HAVE THEM FRIENDS ONES WE CAN DEPEND ON (SKIP) BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER LET'S BE FRIENDS.
factor in inflation, greater income disparity and an escalating higher cost of living.... you save and put into a retirement fund to avoid taxes....
I think some people are good at making money, and LOVE to see it grow and not do any thing with it... like a fetish.... it the knowledge that you CAN do something but won't ...
At some point everybody cracks though. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:01 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Good for you .They say experience is the best teacher! Glad that life is better for you,and your wiser because of what you experienced! Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:57 AM
ItIsWhatItIs wrote:
Thanx !1da. Meant to say "AIN'T NO FUTURE IN YOUR FRONTIN". Will be bac later; got a class @1. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:00 AM
Denise wrote:
itiswhatisis, good for you, I would like to share. When I was younger, me and a sibling were in 3 car accidents with our parents, over a 10-12 year period, settlements were made but our parents spend all of me and my brother's money and now my mom asks me for money every time I talk to her and she doesn't even need it, all her bills are paid off but she acts like I owe her for having me and gets mad if I buy my godchildren gifts. Keep living under your means and read this month's Essence where u have to show tough love and not give in to guilt when relatives ask for money just because. Reply to this
OT: If anyone is interested Juanita Bynum will be appearing on Divorce Court Thursday and Friday. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:22 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
The fact that she's doing that just makes me believe ole Bishop Cheeks (oops Weeks) she trying her best to be Hollyhood (wood). SMDH Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:55 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Yea, after reading the comments from the previous thread, ole girl don't have ish she can tell me! Nadda! I thought she was on fiyah when she preached "No More Sheets!" She made ALOT of sense! But like someone said on the other thread, when folks have to tell you to "Watch this, watch this, watch the hell out, cause some false doctrine is NOT too far behind!" Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:17 PM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Hey SouthnDiva, honestly, I don't think anyone with any amount of common sense would listen to anything else this lady says, and take it as a truth. Poor lady, she may have parlayed her "fame" into something else before the "Tyson and Holyfield beat down she survived". Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:41 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Artist, Girl juanita is a trip. I knew that when she was all ober the media print, radio, and television media talking about she was gone be the spokesperson for battered women. Also, she in the media like a few days after it "allegedly" happened. If you got beat the way she said she was, aren't you going to relax and heal from the physical and emotional hurt ?
Her dirt is being revealed slowly but for surely... Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:09 PM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
In my best Madea's voice: What's done in the dark....... Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:55 PM
Grandma2x wrote:
BBBIIINNNGGOOOOO!!!! That's Grandma to you!!!! I knew there was someone I intentionally left off the shout out this morning. JUST KIDDING!!! Girrrl he was hosting Short Stories on BET. Some of those stories are really good. I'd like to thank Ms. 272002 for washing away my doubts about my man, now we can officially be Old Dirty Woman (ODW) and Baby Harpo. Bingo I will let you be the flower girl (no rose petals, sunflower seeds), you know I would do the same for you sweetie (Teehee). And yes I am wearing white. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:09 PM
Bingo wrote:
I haven't watched the others yet, but that Cujo story was off the chain! I was howling. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:19 PM
S Epatha Lurkerson wrote:
Noooooooooooo!!!!!!! Are you serious? What in the world?? Speechless, just speechless. No wonder TD Jakes fell back on this one. He must have known she'd lost it a long time ago. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:45 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Yes, they are now using her as an expert since she is now "officially a battered wife". Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:32 PM
chebella wrote:
OK that's just taking media whoredom to a new level. Jeez they need to have some class and take care of their business behind closed doors. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:18 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
OT: Hey Fam, I just got a email from a friend with pictures of Tia Mowry's wedding attached. She made a beautiful bride! Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:24 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Hey SouthnDiva how are you? I wonder how long that's going to last, only cause he looks like he could be in that same parade with Star's wife. mmmmm Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:32 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Sis! I am doing okay but tired as hell as I am working on some projects. I hope it lasts for them...but like said, mmmmm, ya never know! Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:43 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Awww the art of multitasking. Hope you get done with your projects soon so you can get a little rest.....It would be nice if it lasts.......... Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:12 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Thanks sis! Actually I have this project going until mid-May! Whew! Multitasking is right! I can watch TV, type on the computer, make dinner, run the vacuum and listen to music all at one time! LOL! Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:25 AM
soulful_brotha wrote:
Hey Diva! I think she's a wonderful woman....Ahh...if more were like her! Joking...How are you babe? Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:35 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Soulful! I am doing okay like I mentioned to Rida, tired as hell because I have been pulling late nighters to get a project done and also posting to PR in between times! LOL! You know this site is straight addictive! You are too funny! I have missed you and that sense of humor! Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:37 AM
soulful_brotha wrote:
Well I'm back Diva!! I'm thinking about changing my screen name to the "Fresh Prince of PR" What do you think? LOL... Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:39 PM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Ummmmm I didn't notice a request form on my desk asking for approval for that?? Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:49 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Mayor Charles, You so Crazy ! (LOL) I ain't getting nothing done laughing at my PR family. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:01 PM
Grandma2x wrote:
HHHAA!!!! Mr. Mayor, Soulful is always trying to do something he has no business. He never follows instructions.
By the way did you get my request to change my name to Stop Playing or ODW (Old Dirty Woman)? Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:08 PM
soulful_brotha wrote:
Mr. Mayor I am requesting that I change my screen name from Soulful_brotha To The Fresh Prince of PR. I did not mean to disrespect you or your office in any way....LOL.... Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:56 PM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Soulful...I like that name anyway Dude go ahead with.. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:20 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey ME! I THOUGHT the SAME thing! I don't think that is ALL dress! Kinda puffy in the front! Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:18 PM
Grandma2x wrote:
I guess you 'constipate' the marriage first to make sure she can get pregnant, then you have the wedding, then you go on Maury. HAAA!!!
And if anybody shows up to my wedding to Mr. Harper with white on, we are going to fight right in the isle in front of the preacher. Bingo, since you will be the flower girl you can wear white. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:31 PM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Hey SouthnDiva, I must agree with you (just got the email from my lil sis) she did make a beautiful bride. Her husband....still suspect. And it may just be my vision, but the dress looks a little poofy in the front????mmmmmm Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:28 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Okayyyy! As Tia and Tamera would say on "Sister, Sister!" He is a pretty good actor though, but he does have an "How u Doin Look" about him. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:32 AM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Wendy is reading Today's BI right now! She & Charlamagne threw out the name's Master P, Swizz Beat, Fat Joe and Jermaine Dupree. They said it could be any one of them. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:44 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Charles, I am so pissed because I don't hear Wendy where I reside. I use to catch her in SC! Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:24 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey Bingo, actually I was listening for Charlamagne. He used to DJ at a station in Cola SC before Wendy scooped him up and I tend to root for home folks or people that represented my area. Wendy can be a little to much for me at times but hey, she gotta make her ends meet! Thanks for the info! Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:32 PM
Bingo wrote:
There have been two anti-Wendy protests held in front of her station's building. LOL Not a good look. BTW I wonder did your boy have to put out to get his job. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:50 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Whoa! Now you are telling me something! I am not sure and with that said, I will follow what is going on with Wendy from this site like I have been doing! Yikes! Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:52 PM
Madison Rae wrote:
The station is at fault, why would they let an employee bring her husband to work with her everyday? He made the interns lives unbearable with his constant flirting, being drunk, calling them b's and h's. Then he would bring his boys and they also harassed the girls and none of these deadbeat men were employees of the station. WBLS contributed to the hostile environment and will have to settle big. I don't know if he beat Wendy on the job but I wouldn't doubt it. Ghetto and ignorant. When people are at work, their wives or husbands are usually working at their own job, smh. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:56 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Hey Madison, Right most jobs don't even allow personal visits OR phone calls. As for Wendy her haters have something extra to go on now. She loves to expose who's having an affair and on the DL gives their names. Now, once again Kev's business has been made public. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:13 PM
Bingo wrote:
Big Kev has not just been banned from the offices of 'BLS, he's been banned from the ENTIRE building. Yes, the Sutton family are going to have to reach deep into their pockets for this fuckery. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:53 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Because hes been moonlighting as her "MAN"ager also! They(WBLS) should have nipped the situation in the bud from the start ,set rules,and demanded that they be followed and maybe they wouldnt have the problemn they now have! This situation with her husband from many accounts is nothing new.Hes rubbed other women at the station the wrong way also! My opinion about why WBLS didnt say much until this point.Window was the STAR of WBLS, her show brought in ratings,she was #1 in her time slot for quite some time(probably still is) . She made the station money and money talks bullshyt walks in alot of cases! Not saying its right.He was wrong, but WBLS allowed it ,and obviously so did Wendy! Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:58 PM
Candi wrote:
Wendy lost her insiders. When she was really on fire she stated I don't read those blind items on air anymore because who wants to try and figure them out. They don't provide enough information and I don't have the time for the BI.
Well she has resorted back to reading the BI. Her show is not as hot as it was before she lost her inside info. She has run out of topics and can no longer provide sound advice because everyone would start calling her a hypocrite. Wendy you have a pending case. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:41 PM
Queensallday wrote:
One question: Where is Trev-Hollywood? Avid listener's of the show may have noticed that he has not been around lately. And I have noticed that her guest are a bit D-list these days. And I have noticed that her show is like 80% self promotion these days..... but I still listen. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:52 AM
Yelogirl wrote:
Jermaine Dupree....puh-leeze, why would they throw his name out? Isn't he a producer? So s Swizz Beats. It's obviously Master P Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:40 PM
edgy wrote:
I agree. I re read this and came to the same conclusion about the Kimora/Asian connection. The rest speaks for itself. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:49 AM
Yelogirl wrote:
Why is PR entertaining this Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon fauxmance? Is anynone buying that story. Is she a friend of the site now? Reply to this
You're not Sant Claus you are the flower girl. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:35 PM
Deanna wrote:
If anything, Mariah is just using Nick for sex (to be blunt). I cannot see them seriously as a couple. She's getting her "prowl" on. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:07 PM
GEPS wrote:
Let me say my say then I gotta step out for a minute. When those rappers are high on that meth, they get freaky as hell and they in to all kind of shit. Married rappers have tried to grope me when they wife ain't looking and they suppose to be straight passing me they digits. RuPaul got a lot of this I heard. But I'm a homo thug, I aint no way like Ru. 3 ways use to mean 2 chicks and a guy, not anymore, 3 dudes gettin on. These rough thug rappers who be puttin gays on blast are my clients. I'm a top man, use your imagination. Be back lata, out. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:16 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Oh goodness, I hear that meth makes you just CRAZY! I can only imagine a person's sex drive! 3 dudes getting it on and all thugged out?! WTH? Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:17 PM
i1da wrote:
Speaking of RuPaul does anyone remember when the RuPaul show was on and Dennis Rodman gave RuPaul a kiss? Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:22 PM
Bingo wrote:
I'd heard it was the Ecstasy that made these dudes get....shall we say, overly friendly. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:23 PM
penn wrote:
Hi GEPS, I'll be waiting for you to get back, Imma need to know who these receivers are? Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:41 PM
Cani wrote:
To my knowledge crystal meth has the same effect as X.... When someone indulges in crack and herion sex is the last thing on their mind. Males cannot get aroused. Females can have sex Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:02 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
You know last weekend, I went to martha's vineyard to visit friends, I read M.'s book a second time when I was in travel mode, it's funny you're talking about meth because she has a story called downlow escort where this guy was a strictly a top and then when he got into meth, he could take the pain of being a bottom because of the effects of the drug made it less painful. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:12 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Waving at Deanna, oh, I see you finally read it, remember I was telling you how good it was, excellent debut book from an author. But girl, let me tell you, M. let me read advances for the Ballin series, 5, 6 and 7, not published yet, if you think Ballin 1-4 was fiyah, you ain't seen nothing yet. M. takes it to another level. This is my all time favorite because you never read about a black spy crew. Whoa. Off the chain. I told her, put the stories on the site as a e-book and charge a fee less than a book because Ballin is a fan favorite, Maddie loves it to. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:59 PM
Deanna wrote:
Waving back to Gorgeous Sable. Yeah, I finally read it late last week.
I can't wait to read the follow-up.
You already read the advances??? Lucky!! Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:07 PM
Anonymous wrote:
De, if you would not mind sharing: how do you do the bold face type on here? Reply to this
Type "<" + "b" + ">" altogether with no spaces, then type whatever word(s) you want in bold, then type "<" + "/" + "b" + ">" to close the code. Hope that makes sense.
And if you want to do italics, you would type an "i" instead of a "b" on both ends of the code.
Tip: Be sure to remember to close the code otherwise it will Bold or Italicize everything! LOL! I've made that mistake a few times. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:17 PM
cat4everrr wrote:
lol...it might be a good idea to leave the coding to the programmers. the rest of the thread has changed now Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:00 PM
Heather Hunter wrote:
Deanna I read the post where u were speaking about the 1st story in Myra's book. I am assuming you are talking about "Experiments." The cliffhanger shocked me so much, I dropped the book when I read the last line of the story. Mind blower. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:45 PM
Deanna wrote:
Yes! Experiments! I had to read the end of that story twice to understand that twist at the end. Perfectly written. In my mind I was trying to guess as I read it and it was a mind blower, just as you described. Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:17 PM
Madison Rae wrote:
You got that right, Ballin in my shit. Read 1-3 on this site, read 4 in the book and couldn't put it down. GS, tell Myra I want to read the advances to, pouting. Reply to this
4/23/2008 12:55 PM
Deanna wrote:
So if GEPS is the top, then that means that these rapper/clients are....
4/23/2008 2:33 PM
soulful_brotha (A.K.A. The Fresh Prince of PR) wrote:
So graphic!! I hope you don't write a book!! LOL.... Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:19 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Well folks duty calls. I will be back on later. I missed my SouthNDiva. I hope you check in later. You are one person who always takes the time to respond. Be Good, Look Good, and Do Good Love somebody... Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:47 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Blessed Woman, Of course you count. I sent her a shout out because she wasn't on here earlier. Come on now you know me and you. Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:44 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Hey SheKnows! I will be back later myself! Got to feed the angels (hubby and kids) and then back to work! Be Good Family! Reply to this
4/23/2008 1:57 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Did you hear about the twin of the young lady from R&B group 702? She passed away this weekend. Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:29 PM
penn wrote:
When you mentioned it..online it says kidney failure/cancer? I am sorry to hear that - she was 27 yrs old. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:03 PM
Yelogirl wrote:
I hear that sometimes when you are treated for cancer with chemo it wears the kidney out, hence kidney failure. So sad Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:35 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
My friend JUST told me this, she said it was of kidney failure. Myra and Paris, will you guys confirm this? Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:09 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Is this the twin who wasnt in the group.I know Lemisha ( I think is her name) and Irish are sisters and Irish had a twin named Orish (no really thats her name I think)I havent heard anything from 702 in so long .Wow ,sorry to hear it ! Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:00 PM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Im crying now for real.....Alicia Keys concert has been cancelled. and I had my Solid Gold outfit to wear. Anywho, it's the end of my day now, ttyl. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:35 PM
skyz wrote:
Here's some hope Bullrida she's been cleared for Columbus. Her site says ticket holders in both cities (Pittsburgh and Cleveland) may contact the respective venues for instructions and fans with tickets for the Cleveland concert will be able to have them honored at the upcoming show in Columbus, OH. - source aliciakeys.com Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:27 PM
BlackThought wrote:
O.K. everyone. Get off Myra for the Camry analogy. For all of you Camry owners, don't be offended. Take it in just, because Myra was simply using it to show the duality of this person's not so glamorous life. BTW, someone gets a prize, because I have just been lifted off of my feet. In all my years I have never heard of or seen Blair show abusive behavior. Never, ever! He might have changed since his brother died tragically in that automobile accident (Lamont Bentley of Moesha), but I've never witnessed any abusive behavior. Maybe he's good at hiding it around......... people that know him very well. LOL!!!! Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:32 PM
c in atl wrote:
Was Lamont Bentley, Blair Underwood's biological brother or do you mean brother as in good friend? Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:20 PM
GEPS wrote:
What up blackthought! Ya'll know what, Chris Stokes is the type of closet queen who will hook ya up with a beat down if u say he gay or bi. Brotha man is the modern day James Cleveland with the perfect ruse, boy band mgr and recruiter. This brotha keeps his wife pregnant to throw folks off track but he loves the fellas and everything ya'll heard is true. U can be in the brotha's presence for a hot minute and he coming on to you, sticking his ashy lips out like he Marilyn Monroe, trying to get his sexy on. He down in real time. His vibe come through loud and clear. He will wink and look at cha sexy and when you say, man are u gay, he balls his fist up, ready to rumble. He ain't proud of who he is. Can't stand the DL types. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:17 PM
onedrop wrote:
**waving at all the PR folks** I can't imagine how much torment some of these men are in. I know we had a debate on another thread about what constitutes gay, I don't want to rehash that but...
If you're sleeping with the same sex that does make you gay no matter how much you deny it. If what you say about Chris Stokes is true, then he is gay (and a child molester) but obviously very ashamed of it.
His type is just as dangerous as the DL types who play the thug role when they clearly like sleeping with other men (with or without drugs) but go home to their wives and girlfriends pretending to be 100% hetero and possibly bringing home some HIV/AIDS.
God made us all. It is sad that some people don't feel comfortable being who they really are. As much as I love the PR, I don't care that some of these people are gay, bisexual or whatever. I don't like hypocrites.
It just amazes me how much time and energy they exert trying to keep all their dirt underwraps but I am also glad that Paris and Myra get the dirt anyway. PR is my guilty pleasure.
Based on the comments of people on this board, Myra and Paris aren't the ones with info. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:21 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
GEPS, I noticed that he loves his lip gloss! He has those lips shiny when he has to appear on camera! LOL! Reply to this
Is Orlando Brown in with this clique? I just noticed the article about him 'missing' and it seems that Ricky Romance is his manager? If so, geeshh....that crew runs DEEP......... Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:39 PM
Bingo wrote:
I think so. The majority is saying, rather emphatically, and reasonably, I might add, it's the Dancing Bear aka Master P aka Percy Miller. Reply to this
4/23/2008 2:54 PM
Do Your Research wrote:
Jermaine is not really known as a rapper, doesn't tour much, and has only a handful of videos. Try Master P Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:05 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Master P looked like a damn fool on dancing with the stars, that poor dance partner was on her own, like a spinning type while his lurch looking ass just stood there watching her dance. She did all the work. I read on another site that his brother C. Murder could not afford this expensive type surgery. If Percy had as much money as he says, it should have been a drop in the bucket but Cory is still trying to raise the funds. Percy doesn't sound like a rich relative to me. Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:41 PM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
He was a mess on that show. His ass wouldn't wear the regular dancing shoes he wore those big ass boots or whatever they were. The fans kept him in longer than he should have been. The judges scored him low but the fans kicked in. Plus he was very ignorant. Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:47 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Percy is so very ignorant. When MTV made him a guest mike man for the last star wars movie, he was interviewing George Lucas on the carpet and the conversation turned to Princess Leia and that damn fool asked Lucas, did you ever think about f%%%ing her?? Lucas was speechless and walked away. All those rappers act ignorant. I heard Lil Wayne was hooked on some type of syrup drug, wtf. Every word out of his mouth is the N-word. I don't care how many mixtapes Wayne is on, he is reckless with his money that's why he has cars taken away every few years and remember Baby spent half a million on a gold and diamond grill, smh. Baby and Wayne just throw money away. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:06 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Lil Wayne is on the syzurp that all of them are on. Pimp C, etc. and rumor is that Paula Abdul is on it as well. She isnt on painkillers or alcohol as reported.
My understanding is, it causes them to poop in their pants. For the life of me, I couldnt understand why someone would want something that would cause an accident at any moment. Then I read where Paula was on her way to an event or to the airport and they had to stop by Wal-Mart to get her a change of underpants because she'd pooped in her pants. That was my confirmation that it was true. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:15 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
I'm not exactly sure, but it is a mixture. I was told what was in it, but wasnt really listening, therefore I forgot. But I think it is a mixture of cough syrup, and other stuff. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:19 PM
LCF1ATL wrote:
Ok, I know those guys from Three 6 Mafia did a song about something called syrup but I just thought it was anything they put in those baby bottles they always had in their mouth. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:34 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Medicine liquor! Meds mixed in with liqour I think with intent of getting high . Reply to this
4/25/2008 12:28 PM
*SnazzieWayz wrote:
It is a mixture of Promethazine(it's an anti-nausea med) and codine (narcotic)they mix it in a cup, some do it just straight and some add juice to it if u will or alcohol.... Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:31 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
There are people who get high off regular cough syrup and dr prescribed meds ,that they not only use but abuse! Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:11 PM
Anonymous wrote:
what is/are the components of this syrup drug? meth? i have never heard of this. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:20 PM
Maya wrote:
Promethazine and codeine. Lil Wayne DRINKS THIS CONCOCTION CONSTANTLY. If you see him with a cup in his hand, that's what he is drinking, guaranteed. A few rappers, along with Pimp C have been said to drink this stuff, and that it played a part in their deaths. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:23 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Thanks for the confirmation Maya. I couldnt remember the name, but yes all of them drink it and it is said to have played a part in their deaths. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:52 PM
Deanna wrote:
Didn't Big Boi make a song about this concoction, too? I think it was that "I Be On It" song.
When I read what it was, I couldn't believe that grown men thought this was a great way to get high! I was amazed. I can understand weed in moderation, but this stuff? It doesn't even sound safe to be drinking. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:31 PM
lavender wrote:
Let Wayne keep on sippin' on some syzzrup" if he want too, because that syrup mess will put your butt six feet deep in the ground with the quickness!These people are stone crazy! Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:43 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
I read same thing! They said it played a part in his death but what was his death publicly listed as?(PimpC) Reply to this
4/24/2008 6:51 AM
M.W. wrote:
Syrup along with sleep apnea played a part in Pimp C's death. Syrup is no joke. Not only does it make a person drowsy, it also makes you gain major weight. Reply to this
4/24/2008 5:34 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
He must have had a death wish to drink that ,and esp with sleep apnea,which causes one to stop breathing for periods of time while they sleep. To have that kind of condition and take something that has a drowsey effect is just stupid! Reply to this
4/25/2008 12:40 PM
*SnazzieWayz wrote:
The effects of the PROMETHAZINE it makes you really drowsy and slows your heart rate, they sometimes use this drug for nausea, motion sickness and sometimes for pain. When taken in moderation you will be okay, but sippin on that everyday will cause alot of liver and kidney damage, blurred vision and well... your heart to stop beating. NOW mixed with CODEINE which often slows your heart rate as well when used in conjunction with one another if not used as prescribed....YOU WILL GET DEATH!!!! People now a days just find anything to get high off of. HAS ANYONE EVER HEAR OF "WET" ALOT OF PEOPLE IN THE MIDWEST DO THIS, ITS MOORE CIGGERATES DIPPED IN EMBALMING FLUID. I have seen people trippin off of this stuff...CRAzy.... I HAD A FRIEND WHOM I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH THAT DIED OF THAT....... Reply to this
4/25/2008 11:16 PM
M.W. wrote:
I've heard of wet, and a few deejays in Houston have passed from that as well. I knew a guy whom was on that and it was sad. He lost a ton of weight. He used to dip his joints in it. Reply to this
4/24/2008 6:45 AM
M.W. wrote:
When I used to go to music studios alot of the guys would drink syrup and I never could understand what the point of it was. It makes you sleepy, who wants to walk around drowsy??? Anyways the syrup contains codeine and some of the things people tend to mix in it is Sprite Remix, Fruitopia, skittles, jolly ranchers, Big Red... It's all mixed together with ice. Long term usage of this drug results in death. Some guys have come together and created a soda/juice called Purple Drank that's legally available. Supposively the drink has a reaction that's soothing and it's supposed to have a sleepy effect similar to Sleepy Tea. Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:36 PM
Charm21 wrote:
This makes me sick. My brother just passed away a month ago on a overdose from this, cough syryp crap. Its sad our family had no idea about this drug. And there are idiots out here making some drink available. This disgusts me. This syrup codeine mixture is no joke you can die easily. Reply to this
4/25/2008 1:37 AM
M.W. wrote:
I'm very sorry to hear about your lost. When will people wake up and realize it's serious? Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:59 PM
atlprincess wrote:
And a very close friend of his says he's VERY MUCH addicted to it. That's why every awards show, pic, and interview, he has a damn styro cup in his hand. Anybody ever heard his song "I Feel Like Dying?" download it. Sad to say the least. He always acknowledges his addiction in songs (lyrics: "weed and syrup..all day. matter fact it might kill me b***h!!!) and interviews to prometh/coedine aka "lean" and says he can't get away from it. Who wants to feel like that all day? He's always shouting out DJ Screw and anybody who knows southern rap has bought an old school DJ Screw mixtape. Apparently, it originated in Houston. Weezy got addicted when he relocated there shortly after Hurrican Katrina--afterwards he moved to Miami. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:07 PM
Deanna wrote:
Yes, Screwed Music originated in Houston.
For those of you who want to know what it is or what it sounds like, it's like playing any song at half or a forth of the speed it's suppose to be played at! H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E!
You have to be high to like that stuff. Terrible. I don't know if you need to drink bottles and bottles of prescription cough syrup to enjoy it, but good grief it's bad music. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:30 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Yes, I think DJ Screw started it. But I never liked it, but I think if you are high, you might love it. I'm guessing? Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:44 PM
Peaches wrote:
Yeah, but it's a well known fact that DJ Screw died from the syrup. So if Weezy doesn't want to join his hero anytime soon, he would get some help. Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:06 AM
TrUe wrote:
I cannot STAND screwed music and of course folks here in Dallas love it also. ewww it makes me sick LOL For those 'young' enough to remember putting a 45 on 33? or is it the other way around? I dont care if they want to ruin a recent rap tune, but WHY they gotta go back and drag Frankie/Maze or the Isleys into the craziness? EX: "We arrrrrreeee ooooooooooonnnnneeeee, nooooo mattttteeeerrrr wwwhhhhhaattt weeeee doooooo"....yuck yuckity yuck! Reply to this
This is formerly FOXYBROWN1972... has now changed to Blessed2BHere!
I missed everyone... I have been in the hospital the past couple of days... because I had an ectopic pregnancy... for those that dont know what that is.. its when your baby grows in your tubes instead of your womb..I made it to the hospital just in time because I could've passed on if too late (hemorraging)... Anyway, I thanked God because everything that happened to me has changed my life -- opened my eyes-- and made me realize the importance of life and all the love in my life.. and I will NEVER take that for granted again, therefore I am BLESSED TO BE HERE.. I love you all!
Anyhoo.. My guess is MASTER P... Why? Jay-Z, Fiddy, and Diddy are not only rappers they are hip-hop entrepreneurs.. so only someone ON THAT LEVEL of career (not so much financial) would be envious/jealous of them.. so who would that be:
DAMON DASH: No.. not in rap, just entreprenuer (if you call him that)
NAS: Just a rapper.. never attained entrepreneur level.. I always wondered why he didn't expand?..
LL Cool J: How you doin?
MASTER P: Rapper/ entrepreneur .. financial woes...known to have asian jumpoff.. it's him!
HONORABLE MENTION: Baby would be a great guess if he wasnt ridin' Lil Weezy's coattails.. Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:50 PM
LCF1ATL wrote:
So sorry to here that. My heart goes out to you. I am glad you made it to the hospital in time. Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:54 PM
Yelogirl wrote:
Nice breakdown Blessed. I love when people take the time to explain their guess Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:57 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Foxy, You truly are Blessed to be here, and we Thank God that he chose to bless us and your family with your family.
One of my sisters' best friends went to the hospital complaining of stomach cramps, the ER sent her back home with pain killers. She went back home and it got worse. By the time she made it back to the hospital, she was comatose. She never recovered and died from the ectopic pregnancy.
Thank you for sharing and you too also loved. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:00 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
meant to say "bless us and your family with your presence." sorry typing and trying to think of typing correctly at the same time. darn it. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:26 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Blessed that is so sad! The ER didn't take mine seriously either. I made a formal complaint against the ER and was told that an ectopic pregnancy is hard to diagnose because it can resemble the stomach flu, etc. I think that is BS, especially if you are a female, that should be one of the first things that they look for because most of the time the person will not know that they are pregnant. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:42 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
I think most ERs are gettign better and providing exams to check for that first now, because of the lawsuits etc. Our friend left a daughter behind and her mom sued the hospital and the daughter received a settlement once she turned 18. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:52 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
I am glad to hear that her daughter will be taken care of monetarily but sad because she doesn't have her mother!
I was pushing for the hospital where I was to change their procedures. That particular hospital did but there are some out there that just don't get it and the staff are rude and crude! You are a number and if you look like you don't have insurance, you can hang it up on getting seen in a timely manner. SAD! Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:58 PM
shasfreespirit wrote:
E.R.'s suck especially the "private ones" I was like 4 and 1/2 months pregnant with triplets and it was a very hard pregnancy up until that point that "my water broke" and I went to the hospital (private) and was given an exam, did a ultrasound, and then concluded that, "my water had not broken that the babies heartbeats where fine", " I don't know what you thought that water was but it was not your water breaking", they sent me home and I thought I was ok, still sick, I knew i was in labor but the doctors said no sure enough 2 days later I was in full-blown labor contractions coming like 10 min apart. I lost my babies and I feel that the doctors did not care.
I also felt that because I was a A.A. nurses and doctor's treated me so badly. I had 3 different doctor's in 4 months. The female nurses and doctor's seemed envious that I was pregnant with multiples and used no fertility drugs. They would say the meanest things, " WOW you have 3 and I just want one" as if God made a mistake or I didn't deserve to be pregnant with multiples. I didn't ask to become pregnant with "multiples".
I did have my babies early (3 identical boys)who I wish could have made it.
I learned a lot from that experience and if I am blessed to become pregnant again things will be different. I believe that if the doctor's would not have been greedy for my insurance and actually referred me to a doctor who was equipped to handle "multiple births" I believe my sons would be alive and almost 1 year old now. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:12 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
Shasfreespirit,sorry for your loss.Its really a shame how some of these emergency room dr's and staff treat patients. Often they are bombarded1 with patient case after the other ,esp in over crowded city hospitals.They tend to forget that everyone deserves to be treated with dignit and respect regardless of income,economic status,race ,religion,etc and they often take it out on the patients !The very fact that you were pregnant with triplets -should have been cause for them to treat your case delicately and as high risk. They should have refered you to someone equipped tp deal wit multiple births who would have been better equipped top deal with all the possible scenarios and risks of that typf of pregnancy! You should have sued the shyt out of them. When you went into hospital they should have admitted you and never discharged you,did a complete exam and ran test! Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:11 PM
lavender wrote:
Wow, glad you are still here with us!Miraculous things still occur in our lives, stay up inspire of the heartbreak and doubt because the best is yet to come in your life!Smile:O)!Yes Foxy, you are so Blessed to be here. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:01 PM
htownc wrote:
Glad to hear you are ok. My wife just had the same problem but it was caught early. It was twins, one didn't implant and the other was ectopic. Some people live a long time and never feel blessed so I got you in the prayers Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:48 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Sorry to hear about the ectopic pregnancy .Had a coworker who had same thing, had to have a fallopian tube removed .Its very serious because you can bleed to death.You are blessed! Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:51 PM
eyeonu2 wrote:
Blessed 2b here-so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you a healthy & speedy recovery and sending a great big cyber hug to you & yours! Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:11 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Blessed2BeHere (Foxy), I am sorry to hear about your loss and I am praying for you. I went through the same thing back in July 04 and even though I didn't know I was pregnant, I was shocked and scared to find out that I could have died behind it. I lost a tube also and I was told that if I would have collapsed, that would have been it. It saddens me because I would have welcomed my angel! God's light is shining upon you! Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:37 PM
MochaMom wrote:
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thank God that you made it to the hospital in time. Your PR Family will be praying for you. Reply to this
4/24/2008 4:20 AM
facepainter wrote:
So sorry to hear of your lost. Great to hear that you are doing well. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Reply to this
4/24/2008 6:19 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Omg! Foxy now Blessed2Be, I thank GOD that you are ok, and I hope that you are able to one day bring a precious life into this world if you and your maker see it to be fit. My prayers go out to you and your family! Love ya right back! Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:39 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Grandmas heart just sank for you. I'm at a loss for words for once. I want to say sooo much to help ease your pain. Yes you are Blessed. We all are. Keep your head to the sky and be/stay strong babygirl.
I am so sorry to hear that ! sheds tear. You were very lucky to get to the hospital in time ! Please relax, and take it easy my prayers are with you and your family at this time . Reply to this
4/24/2008 2:14 PM
alikat wrote:
Welcome back Foxy, We love you too, glad to know we can offer some smiles and laughter to help you through this time. You are blessed my dear.... Reply to this
4/23/2008 3:49 PM
Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Foxy, giving you a hug, so sorry to hear about your ectopic pregnancy. Be strong and you are in my prayers. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:06 PM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Blessed (aka FoxY0
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers! Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:15 PM
Maya wrote:
Hello everyone! Great conversations going on in here today! I learned a lot, as usual on PR...lol. So This BI has been solved, it's Mr. Percy "I Got The Hookup" Miller. His problem was trying to out-do someone else, when he didn't have the means to justify the ends...Seriously, he had his own thing going on, he should've been comfortable with his own success, because he had a good run going there for a minute. Like when his home was on "Cribs". Come on now, 24 karat gold ceilings? Brother, are you living THAT large to have 24 karat gold ceilings? OPRAH doesn't even have gold ceilings, I bet. Just a shame that people don't have better things to do with their money, never thinking of "rainy days" when that same money would come in handy. Having emergency money is something I've learned is VERY VERY important. Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:22 PM
Bingo wrote:
*bobbing head to Taana Gardner's "Heartbeat" (Club Mix)* And that's why sisterwoman is a billionaire. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:04 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Reminds me of that interview with Mc Hammer in past when he was discussing his bankrupcy and loss of lavish lifestyle. She asked him did you really need the remote control blinds?lol He used to travel with a huge entourage,singers,dancers,etc No wonder his ass had financial difficulities. His heart may have been in right place when he tried to get people from his neighborhood off the streets and take them on tour,but be went broke behind that,and his outlandish spending! Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:56 PM
moonbeam wrote:
OH MY GOD. HI EVERYONE. AFTER READING ABOUT SOMEONE'S TRAGEDY DO TO AN ECTOPTIC PREGNACY, I JUST WANT T ADD THAT I ALMOST LOST MY DAUGHTER THIS YEAR TO FROM THE SAME THING.SHE LOST ALOT OF BLOOD AND LOST ONE OF HER FALLOPIAN TUBES.I PRAYED AND PRAYED TO GOD FOR HER RECOVERY.I WANT TO TO SAY TO BLESSED TO BE HERE, MY DAUGHTER WAS ALSO BORN IN 1972 AND I THANKED MY CREATOR FOR HEALING HER.IM ACHANGED PERSON AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE. BUT TO THE OTHER POSTER WHO LOST HER FRIEND, IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I CAN IMAGINE THE HURT YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCED.I PRAY THE MOST HIGH COMFORT YOU AND HER FAMILY. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:53 PM
Goddiva wrote:
All caps is a pain in the ass to read! Most people just stop or skip it. I know what u have to say is important but the all caps method isn't helping to get your message across. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:02 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Moonbeam, sorry to hear about the lost of your precious angel! God is still the same, today, yesterday and forever! His mercies are everlasting and given to us day to day! God Bless you sista and thanks for sharing! Reply to this
4/23/2008 4:58 PM
L wrote:
TMZ is reported that Mariah C. did something very bad that people are petitioning for her to be blacklisted in Hollywood but it will not air until tomorrow. Can someone confirm. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:18 PM
cat4everrr wrote:
speaking of master p, i was so proud of him for taking a lead role in helping all those katrina victims. i was touched by his determination to help those folks out. i wonder if that had anything to do with him turning over a new leaf. anyways, i remember listening to him testify before congress on the unhealthy environment of hip hop today. here's the link-
"I am not trying to take away anyone's freedom of speech," said Miller, 40. "I'm concerned about the constant use of profanity."
He said he started singing a new song when he constantly had to turn down the radio to avoid raunchy lyrics when he and his wife, Sonya, were with their seven children.
He went on to create his own record label to promote performers with clean lyrics.
Miller and his actor-rapper son Lil' Romeo formed the Miller Boyz under the label and recently released the album Hip-Hop History.
They've got an exclusive deal to sell the profanity-free CD in Wal-Mart." Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:05 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
I think its great idea what he chose to do,but he too went through the raunchy rap phase! It just so happens that now with a grown son,he claims to have out grown it!Anyhow good for them.Its goof for young peopel tpo have something to liste to sometimes that isnt filled with cuss words! I did not knwo Master P had 7 kids . Wow Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:14 PM
cat4everrr wrote:
raunchy indeed...lol. it's amazing how kids can give a person a knew perspective in life. sometimes i look at these rappers with all the negativity they preaching while thinking i bet they got their kids in one of those 30k/yr private schools. and i bet their kids stay on honor roll. all the while they preaching to middle class kids to engage in the opposite lifestyle Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:10 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
I think its great idea what he chose to do,but he too went through the raunchy rap phase! It just so happens that now with a grown son,he claims to have out grown it!Anyhow good for them.I also love the fact that his son is in college (even if he did get in on a sports scholarship) Its good to know that a person can achieve excellence outside of hollywood,and hopefully he has good major so hell have something to fall back on. Its good for young people to have something to listen to sometimes that isnt filled with cuss words! I did not know Master P had 7 kids .Are they all by his wife or from other relationships! I thought him and hiscurrent wife had 3 or 4 kids! Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:49 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
I knew of Lil Romeo and 2 lil girls.He may have had more but d*amn 7? He must have been real busy durng hiatus,lolUnless he has kids outside his marriage. Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:24 PM
Deanna wrote:
O/T: Did anyone hear that Dwayne Wade and Star Jones are hanging out/dating????
If this is true, it confirms what I always thought of Dwayne Wade. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:13 PM
Bingo wrote:
If you believe this, can I interest you in a bridge?
If Dwayne Wade and Jay-Z kissed, could the repercussion from the suction cause an earthquake or someother geological disturbance? Calling all science majors! Holla back! Reply to this
I don't believe it. My guy, who's a basketball fan, told me this just as I was reading about Star Jones divorce from Big Gay Al, so I posted it up to see if y'all heard it. Seemed like he pulled that one out of thin air. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:23 PMwhat? wrote:
major biophysics them big as lips would have caused an major earthquake and aftershake
a hurricane and tsnami from the spit alone Reply to this
4/23/2008 5:49 PM
Anonymous wrote:
Young Buck? 50 Cent called him out and said Young Buck owes him thousands of dollars after 50 loaned him money because a drug dealer had threatened Young Buck's life.
Ja Rule? Ja Rule already got sued by the owner whose house he featured on MTV's Crib, but he hasn't been really busted for drug dealng, but his affiliation with Murder, Inc. and their money laundering could be suspect.
Honorable Mentions: Little Wayne, whenever someone is busted hustling drugs, you got to wonder if their money is right. It's one thing to be smokin' it but when you have been busted trying to sell it....hmmm. (scratching head) Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:25 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
O/T: Does anyone know how long Robert DeNiro has been married? His wife is a pretty black woman. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:33 PM
Anonymous wrote:
they have been married for a good mint. i think they got married either late 90s or early 2000s. they had split up at one time though, but reconciled.
yes, she is an attractive, statuesque woman. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:32 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Mrs Robert DeNiro is Grace Hightower. Toukie Smith (?) who was on 227 had a set of twins from DeNiro. I remember when he wanted Whitney Houston. Does anyone else remember hearing that DeNiro and Michael J Fox wanted to court Whitney during the late 80's.? Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:53 PM
Peaches wrote:
Michael J. Fox? Whitney would have run completely over him. But I think DeNiro could have handled her. Would have been an interesting match.
DeNiro has been married to Grace Hightower since 1997. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:58 PM
Bingo wrote:
I agree. Her kind would find a Michael J. Fox too "boring". She wanted an "exciting" guy like Bobbaay. DeNiro would not have put up with her foolishness. As soon as he found out what she was really like, he would have been ghost. Reply to this
4/23/2008 11:14 PM
Anonymous wrote:
I guess looks are truely deceiving,I would never have guessed Michael J Fox would be interested in a Black woman.
...not that theres anything wrong with it. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:52 PM
Deanna wrote:
I fixed it, my people! Some times when I'm typing to fast, I forget the end.
Just remember that you can't do the beginning code without the end. Reply to this
4/23/2008 6:55 PM
cat4everrr wrote:
it might be a good idea for them to do the opening and closing first and then go back to put their comments in between. that way they won't forget. thx for fixing it. the thread is easier to read now Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:03 PM
Deanna wrote:
Yep! That's what I try to remember to do. That way it doesn't screw up the rest of the posts.
4/23/2008 6:36 PM
Goddiva wrote:
The first name that popped in my head for blind item: damon dash. Oh I know he's sick on how Jay business savvy has made him a heavy hitter. Green I tell you, Green with envy. And yeah I know wifey (Rachel )is doing her fashion thing but her money ain't hardly as long as Jigga's Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:00 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
There are still a few rappers who might fit this ,though Master P is a top contender! To be honest there are so many "frontin ass"people in hiphop ( and only a hand full of moguls(plus we all know how they love the mixed ,white asian ,hispanicetc women) this could fit anyone! I have heard so much about rappers leasing vehicles and homes for tv shows and videos its not even funny! Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:25 PM
Teina wrote:
Cocoa, I didn't think 'Pac was cute either, but I've been said to have a weird definition of what's attractive. OK, confession: I think if he were to "man up" in mentality, character and appearance, Buck would be fire.
Also, what is "weed in moderation?" Really, no sarcasm. When I read that Deanna, it tickled me. I've never partaken, so maybe that's why I'm asking the question. I guess for someone who has never indulged, when I see someone use any amount of weed, I think it's too much weed. It's like the concept of "weed in moderation" is a brain teaser to me, I can't grasp it. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:36 PM
Deanna wrote:
Well, since you asked (I'll be blunt), what I meant was that I can understand if a person feels the urge to smoke One joint every now and again as a way to unwind or de-stress temporarily from whatever their everyday life may bring on them. Similar to the way someone may have a glass of wine or whatever their drink of choice is. That, to me, is moderation.
He/she isn't dependent on it, and it's just there for a once and a while thing.
Not saying I do that now, but I can understand if someone does this in the privacy of their own home and not out there high and driving or whatnot.
But this whole Purple Drank thing, to me, is like Russian Roulette because if you Google the words Purple Drank and see what it does to you (these aren't even side effects), I saw that these people are crazy for drinking that stuff. Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:24 AM
lioness wrote:
i had to look up purple drank . what kind of f*ckery , is this ? cough syrup some body needs a job and purpose in life . please if you know someone drinking this stuff have an intervention . Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:40 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
Teina Buck from G unit? Cant say I listen to his music but hes not bad looking at all,and no I did not find Tupac to be fine,but had friends who thought he was sexy!I know I couldnt stand the earring he wore in his nose.Always considered that a feminine thing(not speculating about Pacs sexual orientation at all,just didnt liek the nose ring on men) lol Oh I have never indulged in drugs either (not even weed),not even once!Do have friends ,aquaintances who have been to smoke the ganja.Dont have a problem with smoking weed ,just not my thing. I'm weird in that way ,dont like the smell at all. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:33 PM
SouthernGirl77 wrote:
OT: I need help. For real. I am bored to tears and need a drastic job/career change. I am at the point where I want to stick my finger in a socket just for the hell of it!!
Could anyone advise me on jobs/careers that require travel? I am single and childfree, so I have no qualms about traveling.
Tomorrow I will research careers in the military, us embassy, etc.
Any recommendations or feedback will be greatly APPRECIATED. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:40 PM
Deanna wrote:
Two different friends of mine felt the same way and were in the same position as you (no attachments) and they became Flight Attendants and love it.
They love that they can travel with the flights, of course, but they can also fly to other cities on their time off with friends and/or family for very cheap and hang out in that city for a day or two. They love it.
I don't know if that's for you, but just a recommendation off the top of my head. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:46 PM
SouthnDiva wrote: www.usajobs.com. This site has the listings of all available federal government jobs! If you don't mind traveling, maybe working for the State Department or if you are interested in teaching, try DoDEA. You can be a DoDDs teacher and travel that way also! Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:59 PM
Bingo wrote:
I read that merchant ships are fiending for minorities. The pay is sweeeeet! It's of course heavily male-dominated, so you might have to keep a knife handy to say shanks you very much to anybody who fails to grasp the concept of no. Seriously, it doesn't hurt to at least investigate. If I were a couple of decades younger, I'd check it out myself. The quoted salary figure was jaw-dropping. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:29 PM
Candi wrote:
My Aunt is a flight attendant. She has been for a really long time. They can fly for free if a seat is avalible on a flight. She started working with AA when she was 22 or so. She started out doing domestic flights then after 10 years she switched to international flights. She would bring LV bags back from Japan and sell them here at a higer rate. The bags sold in Japan (back then) for 30 bucks or so.
She said there is one downfall with the job. You knees get injured. She had 4 surgeries on her knees in the past yaar. When walking down the aisle with carts or just checking passangers. If turbulance hits the plane you bump your knees on the arm rest of the seats. The kitchen is small if you go into the refrig. and the plane hits turbulance you bump your knees on the frig. A small tip Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:30 PM
Deanna wrote:
Yeah, Myra posted something about this a while ago. I tried to use this site's search feature to find it but I didn't.
Let me keep playing with it and see what I can find. Reply to this
4/24/2008 4:09 AM
facepainter wrote:
Bingo you about to get me arrested at the airport. Girl your a Joker with a capital J. My advice about the career change is follow your spirit. What are your interests?The most successful people are the ones who do what they love. I have read books that talked about the fact that our spirit knows what we want to be in our life from a young age. But through conditioning and other peoples influence we stray from that path.Think deep about what it is that you love and do you! Reply to this
4/24/2008 6:46 AM
TrUe wrote:
My ex recently retired from the Navy and he was also considering a career with the Merchants. Said the pay was astounding but he just didnt wan to be out to sea that much away from his people. I wish he had taken the job, ahem...."when he blows up I blow up" LOL j/k I am not like that, just always wanted to say that LMAO Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:15 AM
Fluckneesha Ewebanks wrote:
Yeah, we have a family friend who is a Merchant seaman. He will be out to sea for the next 3 months. Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:15 PM
cocoalatte wrote:
airlines,military, cruise ship, teacher in another country,are a few, universal soul circus,lol (just kidding) but they do get around the us of a. Reply to this
4/24/2008 5:54 AM
cat4everrr wrote:
What is your area of expertise? i might be able to help you. if you like shoot me your resume at cat4everrr@yahoo.com. you can leave off your personal information and list the names of companies you've worked for as confidential. if i have a good fit for you i'll reply asking for additional information. at the very least go to linkedin.com and start networking. also post your resume on the following job boards
monster.com careerbuilder.com dice.com your local newspapers website hotjobs.com if you are military or former military post your resume on
4/24/2008 7:13 AM
M.W. wrote: www.kbrjobs.com I've been working in Iraq for about 4 years for KBR and they pay really well. I go on vacation every 4 months and I've seen a ton of places. Favorites- Bangkok and Dubai. Jamaica is cool too. Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:16 AM
cat4everrr wrote:
yeah, i know those jobs can run anywhere up to $150 - $250 per hour if not more. only problem is what if she gets assigned to a position that's not in the green zone. i'm not sure if i would recommend that. what has your experience been like. are you doing telecommunications work? Reply to this
4/25/2008 1:45 AM
M.W. wrote:
Actually the green zone is where you do NOT want to be- it's been getting hit pretty hard over the last month or so. I've been to 3 places- Baghdad (near green zone), Camp Anaconda- which is in Balad, and COB Speicher- in Tikrit. I love my job although it can have it's boring moments. Jobs with KBR pay anywhere from b/w 90,000 to 150,000.+ There are other companies out here besides KBR, but KBR is cool because you go on vacation every 4 months as opposed to the other co. that go every 6 months. The ration of men to women is crazy, but you get used to it. There are lots of camps that are built up to make you feel as if you're living in a small town. You have small stores that are like mini Walmarts and then practically all stores ship out here to the APO's. My job is a subcontract administrator. Reply to this
i will be up all tonight researching. i do need a serious change. i am a very free spirited person by nature, and a hybrid of a prissy lady and tomboy.
i have fallen out of sync in so many ways. Reply to this
4/24/2008 11:38 AM
cat4everrr wrote:
if you are falling out of sync it may be a sign of depression. you may want to check in with a neurologist and get checked out. they can run some tests to see if everything checks out. if you are in a depression they can prescribe a medication like zoloft or similiar prescription. it will help in giving you the energy to get out of bed in the morning and allow you to function normally again. as women, our harmones get so out of wack at different stages of life. it's not easy being level headed at all times. if you hate medication another idea is to go walking for 30 minutes per day. it helps in releasing those "feel good" harmones in your brain like dopamine. Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:54 AM
lioness wrote:
why do i feel so sad , when i just heard about kbr ? could it be because of halliburton , isn't kbr a subsidiary. KBR IS setting up the infrastructure for our young men and women fighting a war for us for nothing . Is it because of the tainted drinking water . is it because there are no bathrooms . i am going back to lurking . Don't take money to sell out your own people to be dick cheneys h* . Reply to this
4/25/2008 1:48 AM
M.W. wrote:
I don't agree with the war however I'm not about to let my beliefs stop me from working, saving and investing my money wisely. The economy is bad in the states, and I'm doing what I need to do to live my life to the fullest. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:48 AM
SouthnDiva wrote:
M.W., I have a good friend that works for that company! I would go to Dubai or Bahrain in a heartbeat. I got the chance to experience Bahrain back in 94 during the buildup in Saudi before Dharahan was blasted! Even though it was war time, we had a good time over there. Reply to this
4/25/2008 1:50 AM
M.W. wrote:
Dubai is definitely the spot. I haven't had a chance to hit up Bahrain, but hopefully one of these days. Reply to this
4/23/2008 7:41 PM
indigo wrote:
In the picture of 702 that's the twin, Irish in the center. Orish was in the group back when they did the duet with Subway. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:27 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
O/T: Does anyone have the story from the front page from yesterday about the little girl in Oakland that was on craigslist as a prostitute? That story blew my mind and I couldnt talk about it and now another one on the front page. Reply to this
4/23/2008 8:52 PM
LCF1ATL wrote:
@ BW, I do not have the PR version but here is a link to the story:
4/23/2008 8:32 PM
Microwave Popcorn wrote:
What up PR fam! Too many of yall to shout out individually! Myra & Paris, yall da truth!! I post & love this site for real!! Off da meters!! N E Way.....................................
All I can say is WOW if this BI is Master P! He had karat gold ceilings, gold dipped tank in his yard,etc. WOW!! Master P has six kids!
O/T: Why does the media make such a big deal about BS!!! Speak on it PR FAM!!! Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:08 PM
LCF1ATL wrote:
@MPop, just to make a little comment here. "Ratings!!!" --Websites focus topics that will draw hits & the advertisements bring the money. If it captures the attention of their targeted audience, that is what they will focus on. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:00 PM
Teina wrote:
OK Deanna, I get it. I hope I didn't offend you by my question, b/c that wasn't my intent. I wasn't trying to be judgmental or a killjoy or anything. And girly you have a killer photographic memory (glass of wine), and you are THE resident virtual Britannica. I love it!
Snazzie, thanks for the photo link. I took a look-see, and I have no words except HAM. Reply to this
4/23/2008 9:00 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Well Fam! Glad to be a part of the conversations today! Until the AM, BE BLESSED! Reply to this
4/23/2008 10:09 PM
Teina wrote:
Yes, Buck from G Unit. Shorty Wanna Ride, and his cameo on Scrappy's Money in the Bank are my joints. Reply to this
4/24/2008 4:37 AM
moonbeam wrote:
thanx southern diva may the MOST HIGH bless you and yours.my daughter didnt pass away,, she almost died because of the mass amount of blood,but she lost one of her fallopian tubes that couldnt be saved.but i am grateful she survived and my heart goes out to blessed woman who also survived. Reply to this
4/24/2008 5:42 AM
ms coleman wrote:
Good Morning Peeps! Catching up on PR from yesterday. Had to catch up on my workload yesterday. After all that info on Tuesday I fell waaayy behind Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:16 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!! If you have not gotten a chance to go back into Sex to Calm "Her" Nerves on 4/20, well you need to. Extra special shouts to RTMFQ, GEPS, THE BADDEST BADCHICK272002 and the one and only Blackthought. LAWD HAVE MERCY!!!! My bottom lip is still hanging down like Puffys. SHIRLEY CEASER!!!! Y'all know y'all ain't got NOOO business talking about Ms. Ceaser. Everybody knew James the molestor was the king but his congregation (they knew). RAYJ, RAYJ, I'm not surprised but, the visual of him whispering in Usher, Jayz and others ears saying "I can give head better than the Supa". LAWD, LAWD, LAWD. LEON, LEON, LEON!!! NOT TOOTE SWEET!!! I thought his mustache was always a little too perfect (he was fine) it was trimmed better than (not that) my eyebrows. Everything was taken to another level. Ms. Colemans wig was crooked and cocked to the left. pjsmomma stop taking care of pj. TRUE kept hollering FALSE, FALSE. It was so much going on that no one had time to take their panties off or their money out of their bras. People were replying in tongue it was crazy. It even brought lurkers out that had never seen the light of day. Ms. Sable and Ms. Rae. they were calling for you like they had lost their mommas. When I tell you OFF DA HOOOK, I MEAN OFF DA HOOK.
On a calmer note. Bingo I new we were sisters. Let me find out you are an AWB Fan.
4/24/2008 7:26 AM
TrUe wrote:
LOL @ False,false, you are right Grandma, I just couldnt take it. My men were getting clowned that day. Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:22 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!! If you have not gotten a chance to go back into Sex to Calm "Her" Nerves on 4/20, well you need to. Extra special shouts to RTMFQ, GEPS, THE BADDEST BADCHICK272002 and the one and only Blackthought. LAWD HAVE MERCY!!!! My bottom lip is still hanging down like Puffys. SHIRLEY CEASER!!!! Y'all know y'all ain't got NOOO business talking about Ms. Ceaser. She brings a new meaning to her first hit "Don't Drive Your Momma Away" (around 76). Everybody knew James the molestor was the king but his congregation (they knew). I think cocoa was quoting John Witherspoon. But it really goes "Mother Mary and JoJo" in this case. RAYJ, RAYJ, I'm not surprised but, the visual of him whispering in Usher, Jayz and others ears with a drink in his hand, no liquor just ice, saying "I can give head better than the Supa". LAWD, LAWD, LAWD. LEON, LEON, LEON!!! NOT TOOTE SWEET!!! I thought his mustache was always a little too perfect (he was fine) it was trimmed better than (not that) my eyebrows. Everything was taken to another level. Ms. Colemans wig was crooked and cocked to the left. Somebody was passing back and forth, couldn't even sit down to read. Ice Tea was straight no chaser. pjsmomma stop taking care of pj. TRUE kept hollering FALSE, FALSE. It was so much going on that no one had time to take their panties off or their money out of their bras. People were replying in tongue it was crazy. It even brought lurkers out that had never seen the light of day. Ms. Sable and Ms. Rae. they were calling for you like they had lost their mommas. When I tell you OFF DA HOOOK, I MEAN OFF DA HOOK.
On a calmer note. Bingo I new we were sisters. Let me find out you are an AWB Fan.
I'm tired from yesterday.
Let the church say boom shacka-lacka or boom shalla goom Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:19 AM
ms coleman wrote:
Whaddup Grandma??!! "wig crooked to the left" my ass. I took that sucka off my head and threw it!!! Looks like I'm gonna fall behind again today...*scrolling down* Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:27 AM
badchick272002 wrote:
Hey Bingo and All, Here are some more hip hop history tidbits you might like. BTW MTV Jams has been playing old school videos all month and I have been having a ball looking at old videos. I was jammin last night to Redhead King Pen, remember that name? They are playing old school Naughty by Nature, Special Ed, Heavy D, and they played Wrecks N' Effect. That vidoe brought back a lot of memories. It also made me remember how hot Teddy Riley was back in the New Jack Swing Era. He had Heavy D, Kool Moe Dee, Al B Sure, Guy, Today, Red Head King Pen, and all those guys back then. Anyway, here are the tidbits:
A young Fat Joe and his boys Tony Montana(R.I.P) and Charlie Rock L.D were one of the top two crack crews in the Bronx in the mid 80's and bringing in thousands of $$$$ per day.
Q Tip got fucked up so bad by one of the members of Wrexx N Effect that he lost partial sight in one of his eyes. ****EDIT***^^^^^very true^^^^^
****(-If you ever wondered why Q Tip wore a mask in the video for "Hot Sex", this is why. There was also some intervention by a neutral party to squash this beef between Wrecks N Effect and Tribe.)****
-Nas came incredibly close to being on the Large Pro produced Kool G Rap, Xtra P, Freddie Foxxx and Ant posse cut "money in the bank" as he was always hangin' around Eric B.'s studio but had gone to pick up some weed with a chick so they let the Ant kid on there instead.
- Main Source (sans Large Pro) ran up in the Wild Pitch offices with machetes looking to behead MC Serch (then working as an A&R for the label) after a West Coast promotional tour went sour. MC Serch got wind that they were coming and escaped by crawling over the partial walls for his office and jetting out the back door.
- Grimm was supposed to be on "Live at the Barbecue" but he was arrested on the way to the studio.
-Rza and Killah Sin and another fam member went to see 50 perform after How To Rob and 50 got wind of them being there and dipped backstage and didn't perform, I have heard this one several times.
-Redman Smacked Prodigy around the time Hell On Earth was out b/c he was dissing Keith and Def Squad.
-A member of Wu got jumped at Suge's club in Las Vegas and Pac didn't like the way it went down and told Suge to squash the beef and he agreed outta respect.
*****EDIT*****I thought it was keith that snuffed P out in front of his people at the Tunnel.(shrugs)
-When Nas came to Boston around 94/95 somebody in RSO Crew (possibly Benzino) walked up to Nas and sonned him by knocking his baseball cap off of his head.
-Freddie Foxxx went to Landspeed records like 200 deep in order to get the money they owed him.
-Kool Herc was shot around 78 or something.
-Grandmaster Caz wrote Rappers Delight.
-Pharrel use to carry records around for Teddy Riley.
-Benzino forced Mays to give him part ownership of the source. There are legends of Benzino and his people tying up Mays in his own closet. Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:53 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Please, please stop, stop, that's enough, I can't take anymore, no more, no more. This is the first time I've ever said this phrase (HHHAAA). If GEPS and Blackthought start to chime in I'm gone. This is worse than a training class.
I loved me some Special Ed. He still looks the same just a little heavier. Reply to this
How bout every time I watch the movie "Juice" Im checking for Spec. Ed's cameo LOL Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:40 AM
Changed My name to protect the innocent wrote:
Fat Joe was moving product in the Bronx. Showbiz had the largest crew and moved more. These are the two crews. Fat Joe and Showbiz were friends and remain friends today.
Showbiz and A.G. did the song Soul Clap and Mary J. Bliege used his beats for a remix.
These crews were crazy and intelligent about their business. Top members of the crew did not do any major time in prison
I don't agree with Gunz, Drugs and violence Filling in the gaps Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:53 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Sorry CMN, I forgot about you with the info. Good Morning.
It is really quiet on here today. Is everyone sitting with their mouths hanging open.....Helllooooo (D. Ross from the Wiz) Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:23 AM
GEPS wrote:
changed me name, what up, heard fat joe was pushing weight, that why he got a crib in miami and new york, he don't sell enuf records to be living like this, knew somethin was up. Some folks up on here say he was the hit man in that blind item posted some time ago, don't know, heard his reps real unprofessional, if thatz whatz up, he can't be no slick hit man. Somebody else I think. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:24 AM
cocoalatte wrote:
Fat Joe was a street hustler(dealer) but I didnt think that hit man was him either! I thought it might be a member of wutang but was actually thinking of another member but hmmmm! Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:29 AM
anonymous B wrote:
I know Benzino gets no respect as a rapper and he deserves none. But at one time he was part of a crew that was hated and feared in Beantown. He had a a strong crew back in the day and they did a lot of damage, sold drugs, extortion (how do you think he got part of the source) and other things. they were alleged to be involved in assaulting rappers who came to boston, one instance which a poster made note of. they also used their source connection with Mays to try to strongarm their way into the rap game. As RSO said in an early album "we are not rappers trying to be gangsters but gangsters trying to rap"
For those that dont beleive please google a GQ article form approx 2000 deltailing his shady source dealings. Also those google the paul pierce stabbing of 2000. Allegedly a female associate or relative of benzino was trying to holla at Paul Pierce and he wasnt interested at all!! She went back and told the crew that Pierce dissed her and then they ended up stabbing pierce multiple times. The case did go to trial interestingly enough ALL of the witnesses in the trial including Pierce ended up changing their stories. Also you can google the stabing incident on the Cash Money Rough Riders tour in Boston around 2000. it is alleged that his crew tried to ambush the Lox while the tour was in Boston. Those guys were no joke but most are either dead, in prison or acting their ageand a lot are no longer down with him. Im not sure why and not trying to find out. I like being healthy and in one piece
4/24/2008 1:29 PM
Bingo wrote:
Damn Time Warner Cable- NO MTV Jams and no VH1 Soul!!!
I actually believe Dave Mays and Benzino are a couple. I find their relationship very strange. I'm sure Benzino revels in the legend of a "hostile takeover", but everybody knows Benzino is a no-talented punk and a joke. Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:39 PM
TrUe wrote:
@Bingo, ok help me out here, I had VH1 Soul up until about a week ago, did they take your channel or are you saying that you never had it? cuz Im pi$$ed that I cant see my vids anymore. Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:58 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
O/T: I wake up this morning to TV One on One and Kathy Hughes is interviewing Sugar Ray Leonard and Johnnie Mae Gill is there by his side. He is saying that he was mentoring Johnny for years. Is that what they call it? Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:28 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
So Johnnie Mae can fight like a man or a woman? Firth, I had Johnnie on da wopes, den Johnnie had me on da wopes. Johnnie bobbed and weaved and I ended up laying flat on Johnnies back.....then we was both knocked out cold.....
I've always had a crooked eye on Kathy. Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:46 AM
Peaches wrote:
Grandma2x, you know Johnny Mae fights better than any other woman you know!
BlessedWoman, all I can do is roll my eyes at Sugar Ray "mentoring" Johnny Gill. At least make up something that's logical. Sugar Ray is a boxer and Johnny Mae is a singer. Unless Sugar is helping Johnny perfect those high notes (using some "special excercises") then he should have just left Johnny backstage for the interview. Reply to this
4/24/2008 12:36 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
Blessed, from what I understand from friends that I have up in the MD/DC area that Sugar Ray was the one that turned him out! Go figure that he would say that it is "mentoring!" Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:40 PM
Grandma2x wrote:
Now I don't know about that. I would love to know what time frame. Johnnie Mae was how you doin when he was singing with Stacy. Ray went to school with my sister. I'm ashamed to admit that I had the biggest crush on him after I got his autograph, I got a speeding ticket after I left his house (I was stalking him). See what had happened was, I just got my license and my momma let me drive to school and I was supppoooose to be in class when my "girls" talked me into driving allll the way to Palmer Park and the rest is history. Reply to this
4/24/2008 2:20 PM
SouthnDiva wrote:
They stated that Johnny was hanging around those folks since he was like 14 or 15. I need to get back with my peeps on this one to see if I am missing some details! But they said that Sugar was one of the ones that turned him out and on in that lifestyle. Reply to this
4/24/2008 5:37 PM
ms coleman wrote:
Sorry to disappoint you Grandma but SDiva is correct. All this was discussed on another thread. Johnny was a very young queen and Sugar Ray did turn him out. I always wondered how he got his nickname... Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:43 PM
Bingo wrote:
Good googa mooga!!! You've GOT to be kidding! Sugar "mentoring" Johnnie Mae???!!! *smh* Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:05 AM
badchick272002 wrote:
CONT'D -Benzino actually one of the main reasons why Boston had such a small homicide rate in the late 90's, the Feds put UC's on every block and had a lot crazy @#%$ going on so Benzino got a lot of the heads of the bigger gangs together to unite so that not everyone get locked up. That saw the murder lessen and the Boston police taken credit for "doing away with crime in a big city".
-Freddie Foxxx did put Benzino in check on tour with the Flava Unit. Benzino was acting up and Foxxx pulled something out.
-The entire city of Boston was blacklisted back in the day by the industry due to crowds and Boston rappers and thugs attending shows just to cause problems. Every rapper from Audio Two to Biggie had either a bottle smashed across their head on stage or their show cancelled due to a shooting. To this day very few rappers do shows in the Boston hoods because of it.
-MF Grimm was not only suppose to be on Live at the BBQ, but his joint with Kool G Rap or 4, 5, 6 was suppose to be the lead single but he was arrested again and G Rap went with the joint with Nas.
-Grimm also admitted that he came in third at the World Supremecy battle in 93, losing to SuperNat who won but that he was also involved in a shooting earlier in the day.
-Mf Grimm was held on trial for the murder of a cop.
-Everyone in CashMoney has done at least 2 years in prison I believe.
-A boston beatboxer by the name of A-Train is said to have beaten BizMarkie, Dana Dane, and K-solo in a battle back in 88.
-Jay-z was told by Scarface to change Reasonable Doubt because he actually named names of dealers.
-Fat Joe gave Guru a place to live for awhile.
-Guru didnt leave boston in the best of terms which is why the early of stages of his carrear boston did not play a big part. Gang Starr originally started in Boston and had a few emcees in it. Guru left for NY and took the name without people knowing.
-Rakim was still in high school when paid in full dropped.
-JT the bigga Figga returned Nas chain to him when it got stolen in cali
-suge beating the shit out of snoop's/ dre homies cause they were using that phone that harry o had an exclusive phone line... and the dudes saying saying to suge "hey we roll wit dr. dre"! first sign of dre holding no weight
-LL Cool J was cool with Alpo and many other rappers had drug ties then.
-Tupac did have some of his enemies killed.
-Eazy-E was from a very middle class family so was Ice cube they weren't thugs
-Some people in Death Row got raped in the building.
-Suge doesnt like game because he expose some of Death Row business (stuff about Harry-O) and because he is not really blood.
The reason Sheek wasn't around much after LOX split from Bad boy cause he was clearing up cases he had.
-The real reason Mase left hip hop & Harlem is because of heavy extortion, not an epiphany from god
Eddie Murphy lets Johnny gill sleep in his bathhouse to this day because he's broke Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:09 AM
TrUe wrote:
too much to respond to but @ 'sleep' in his bath house, hmm again, is that what they call it?
Lord I pray that I get some work done 2 day. Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:52 PM
Bingo wrote:
I didn't know Eazy was from a middle-class background. Learn something new everyday. Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:46 AM
Lauren London (friend) wrote:
Blessedwoman, I know Lauren London, in the other thread u said you were thinking up hooking up your son with her, how can you contemplate hooking your sons up with her when she is the star and not your son. You don't have the juice to hook them up with her like she would be open to the suggestion when she has her pick of celebrity men. Your son's are not celebrity men. Not dissing, just stating the facts. You act in your post as if it would be to Lauren's benefit to be in a relationship with your son's, lol, and they are? When I was reading the boards not to long ago, some poster wanted to be hooked up with your son and you turned her down politely as if the poster is not good enough, now u up in here acting like they are only good enough to date celebrity women when they are not even celebrities. LOL. No disrespect. Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:56 AM
anon101 wrote:
WOW! Was that even necessary??? I don't think she meant that at all. It seemed to me that she was just playing. Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:02 AM
Peaches wrote:
I respect you trying to take up for your friend, any good friend would. However, I'd just like to point out that BlessedWoman is one of the most positive posters on this site so I don't think she was trying talk down to Lauren. Lauren is a beautiful girl, but the male company she is seen with is at times suspect. For any celebrity, the public doesn't know them personally, but we form our opinions based on their actions. Since we all post under aliases, you don't know if you were watching her son on tv last night or not. BlessedWoman has never represented herself as any thing other than a good mother who is proud of her sons. Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:42 AM
Hidoll wrote:
Peahes I secone that Blessedwoman is in fact a very classy, positive, funny and wonderful mother. I said in anothe bi that her kids are blessedkids to have her for a mom. She handles herself with grace. Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:02 AM
LIONESS wrote:
Was it really that deep that you had to write back ? to put down someone you do not really know , and take the battle for another poster you don't know ... isn't that the pot calling the kettle black . and who the hell is lauren london ? she is not the famous , they don't know her in other parts of the world / and of course you mean disrespect . Just keep it real , AND THE LOL'S GET REDUNDANT AFTER AWHILE . Please it is not that deep . lighten up ! Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:15 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Lauren London (friend): That is not what I said! I have never said I thought of hooking my sons up with anyone, simply because I dont do that, and I promise you they get women who have been in more than 1 movie coming at them. I stated, I dont get into their relationships like that.
I turned the poster down politely because that is what I do with anyone interested in my offspring, even the celebrities that come at me, and yes they do. I am not a matchmaker for anyone. I simply asked about Lauren as a person. The other posters made jokes about me not hooking my son up with her for whatever reason. Either you have a disdain for me or you are exceptionally passionate about Lauren, if either is true, respectfully it's cool. And if Lauren is doing half of the things that she is rumored to be doing, it isnt to any man's benefit to get with her, etc. but I wont disrespect her simply because you have an issue with me.
But nonetheless, I never spoke about hooking my son up with anyone. I simply asked about anyone who might have a positive image and her name was thrown out just like I threw Hill Harper out, but got a much more positive response about.
Non taken. LOL. As you know, I have a life and to sit here and go thru crap for asking a question is the reason I backed away for the last few days. My business is making money,not to get attacked for things that we have no control over. I was told, we should receive at least 12 laughs a day, you just got one, you only have 11 more to go. LOL
But it's all good. I am still laughing at you and this post now. WOW, LMAO. Reply to this
I did laugh and joke when I asked if anyone knew anything about her, but I still never said or even thought about hooking my son up. That's tacky. Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:41 AM
Peaches wrote:
Always classy. To quote YOU, Thank you for being you!
Now, who's singing on New York Undercover today? You know I depend on you and Grandma2x for my daily soundtrack. Reply to this
4/24/2008 11:03 AM
cat4everrr wrote:
i wouldn't even respond. it sounded to me like somebody is trying to get free publicity...i'm just sayin' Reply to this
4/24/2008 11:04 AM
crazymama wrote:
I am mostly a lurker here, I comment every now and again and have always enjoyed everyone's posts. Blessedwoman you have always been classy and down to earth. I am not in the know about some of the people you guys talk about, but i do have a question:
Who the heck is Lauren London? Sounds like a porn star name?
And from the tone of the post it sounds like it was either Lauren London herself or one of her staffers that made that lame post. Reply to this
4/24/2008 11:12 AM
cat4everrr wrote:
she allegedly dated weezy if that tells you something. i'm not sure who would want to get with her after those left overs...i'm just sayin' Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:20 PM
MochaMom wrote:
BlessedWomen...don't u even worry about that negativity. The devil comes to steal, kill and destroy. She just wanted to have something to say. The regulars are a family. No one can break up the joy and fun we all have here together on this board. So, let's keep it moving from Ms. London's friend. BTW...tell Lauren she's adorable and would be lucky to have BlessedWoman's sons in her life. Good men are hard to come by. Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:53 PM
lilmspetite wrote:
BlessedWoman: This is my third time posting I usually lurk but I was going to respond in your defense. I see that everyone else has already done so. lol. I agreed with you post. I have a 12 year old son and I try to school him on the type of woman that is wife material. Im raising my son with morals and values and his wife needs to have the same. Of course he is the one whose going to choose his partner I just hope that he chosing someone whole will be a team with him and not a burden. Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:22 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
lilmspetite, Thank you for the love and as parents its our job to raise them up in the way that they should go, and when they are older, pray they dont depart from it. You are certainly doing your part as a parent and the rest is up to him. Trust, he will choose a team player and not a burden. (I really like the way you put that)
4/24/2008 7:09 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Lauren London Friend, Sweetie I can assure you that Blessed Woman didn't mean any harm. She is one of the nicest, mature,and intelligent posters on here. I saw that MANY others had responded on her behalf as well. That alone should give you an idea of what kind of person she is. Lastly, there is a right and a wrong way to communicate with someone. Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:26 PM
BlessedWoman wrote:
SheKnows, We dont respond to these people anymore. Remember, you called it the last time, it's the same person. Spymaster already confirmed it. They may even be the same person with the handle what?. I think whoever it is, really needs some attention and is one of the reasons, along with the 14 and 12 year olds that were on the frontpage, why I make sure my kids understand that they are loved, appreciated and have my respect. I dont ever want them starving for attention to the point where they resort to whatever, to get it. I thank everyone for their support. Girl, GEPS was about to go straight up in this piece. ROFLMAO! I am still hollering from that one, and The Artist forgot that Sister Sledge sung We Are Family, it was hilarious. But the love was received. But I really dont want to acknowledge this person or any other negative person anymore. I believe they wanted to see some negativity out of me and under pressure the REAL me still prevailed.
But I will be "prayed up" as my Bigmama used to say, before I come on here again. LOL Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:27 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Blessed, I feel you. Spymaster be on it ! Love him... Girl check your email! I just sent you something. Tell me what you think about that. Although, we already knew it...Umph, Umph, Umph. Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:55 AM
ms coleman wrote:
BlessedWoman-I'm sure UR son would not be Lauren's type anyway. She has a fondness for drug addicted trolls who don't know how to use the English language. BTW-does anyone outside of the urban community know who she is? Just asking.... Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:05 AM
Candi wrote:
Did Laura London date the Syzurp drinking ewok known a weezy.. She hooked up with him before and after Karrien aka supadupahead. Now it is said that supa screwed Marcus who is positive (not in an upstanding way). Laura is a sick chick and has been around in an underground sort of way. Tell her to keep her legs closed because eventually the rep gets dirtier and dirtier then the whole world finds out about your skills. Tell her next time she should carry around summer eve wipes to clean up. Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:40 PM
MochaMom wrote:
Oh hell the stuff done hit the fan!!!! GEPS thugged out straight twin done came in the building. HIT THE DECK EVERYONE!!!! Reply to this
4/24/2008 1:58 PM
Bingo wrote:
I'm urban aka BLACK. I don't know Lauren London from a can of paint. Does she sing, rap, act, strip, work at the local 7-11? What? Reply to this
There is something to be said about the fact that we can come on here and use any name that we want, because there is a poster that seems to follow me around on here with different names simply to bash me and mine. Because I hate negativity, I will pull back from this board. It's one thing to be misquoted, but another to be attacked all the time. I truly do have a life and had one prior to posting. To tell the truth, I've been to this site for years and didnt want to post at first, but then I had a conversation with Myra that changed my mind. It's truly been fun, but as I stated, I truly hate negativity, besides I heard someone say you'll know you've made it when you get a stalker, and apparently I have one. Either that, or someone needs some serious therapy for whatever is causing them to want to create negativity where there is positivity. Well, since I like a little positive with my negative, I will fall back, not because of this comment, but because I could be making money right now.
To my CSI Fam, you guys are truly one of a kind. THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU!!! Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:48 AM
SPYMASTER wrote:
My Blessed woman, the thread to thread problem has been addressed. Anonymous, Esme, LL friend, same. Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:58 AM
BlessedWoman wrote:
Spymaster, You know I truly appreciate you. Thank you for doing what you do, so well. You are one of the reasons that this site is so unique.
Tell Myra I said to give you a bonus. LOL Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:01 AM
SPYMASTER wrote:
Trust, Myra pays well and your thread to thread problem has been eliminated on this board. Stick around, why don't you. You are a CSI member through and through because the poster was one in the same, just like you said. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:16 AM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Blessed Woman You did not get permission from THE MAYOR to leave..Get back here! Shake it off! We need our CSI crew as a whole..Here's an Idea the next time a poster attacks someone, no one not even the person that they are attacking say a word or should I say type a word. IGNORE THE POST and let's keep it moving...Do you all agree??? The Poster will appear Schizo(talking to themselves) around here. Reply to this
4/24/2008 11:17 AM
The Mayor Of Panache Report(aka Charles) wrote:
Peaches, do you see who's on the front page?? Our Candidates for that Support Group LOL Reply to this
4/24/2008 12:17 PM
Peaches wrote:
LOL! You know I picked up on that! They put all three founding members up there. Reply to this
4/24/2008 11:24 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
For anyone that does not like what I have to say "KEEP IT MOVING"!!!
Here we go again. When will we be able to desifer when a child is in the room with adults? This will be the last time that I say this. Ignore and ***poof*** they are gone. This will be the only time that I do this.
Ms. FRIEND - If you are her "friend" then instead of jumping out of that box, tap your "friend" on the shoulder and help her make a better choice in men/boys. Even at my age, that chowder mouth could not even step in my direction. Duffle bag boy my ass. He need a belt for his pants. I may be a little controlling but I'd be damned if my daughter would date as you called him a CELEBRITY. PLEASE!!! His rain of terror is about over and he will be begging for change like the rest. Now go sittdown in your room somewhere, grown folk talkin here!!!
Blessed Woman don't make me use my internet powers to find you and smack you upside your head. I know that you are not letting a "child" run you out of here?!!!! Stop it.
Y'all just made me come out of character.
I'M HEARING SISTER SLEDGE SINING IN THE BACKGROUND.
WE ARE FAAAMALY, I'VE ALL MY SISA'S/BROTHERS WITH ME.... Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:51 AM
L wrote:
Myra/Paris, when is registration going to be available. I have noticed a lot of people (regulars) do not post as often because of the fool moon on the BI off days. BW I understand what you are saying and you will be missed. Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:55 AM
Soul Train wrote:
Miss Blessed Woman, you ain't going nowhere, who am I gonna drop my old school bombs with, you and Hidoll, are my people. You better get back on here, right now and forget about lurking. Spymaster hinted he took care of the stalker. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:46 AM
Hidoll wrote:
@Blessedwoman I beg you to please not allow others to get the better of you. You are stronger & better then that Being the Blessedwoman that you are you know the devil is a lier. The best way to get the better of those who try to bring you down is to live well and that is what you do you live well. You are Blessed and there will always be those who try to bring us down no matter what they will stoop to the lowest because thats all they know.You have to rise above them and say an extra prayer for them because the poor things just don't know any better.
A few posters have said things about me I didn't let get me down these are faceless people and unless by chance the world's greatest coincidence happens we will never meet them face to face.
So please please PLEASE!don't give them satifaction. When you think about it the reason they make negative comments at you is pure jealousy deep down they want to be like you and because they can't they rather make negative comments.
You know I enjoy and have fun with your comments
Your one of my partners in crime with going down memory lane. I think I speak for eyesonu2 as well. Girl you know how we do it
You know I want& need you to help me bug Soul Train with our many questions
Soul Train said it right you ain't going nowhere and you better get back on here RIGHT NOW!!
Spymaster is always on it to eliminate to the stalkers Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:56 AM
French Fly wrote:
Dear Blessed, I think it would be a shame for myself and other posters if you were not to grace us with your posts. The graceful manner in which yourself, Gorgeous Sable, Southndiva and Madison Rae have handled 'haters' in the past is one of the reasons I have posted on this site. This board is laden with professional "grown and sexy" people handling their business. Since this is a public outlet, sometimes we have to be subject to immature posters with "hate in their blood. I would think others would be happy to be privy to the behind the scenes looks at others lives that hobknob with celebrities. I know I love sharing as much as learning. I say all this to reiterate, DO NOT FALL BACK. KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST and that is BLESS OTHER PEOPLE. And Don't worry GEPS and I have your back. I may be educated but I ain't civilized worth a damn. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:56 AM
BEULAH wrote:
LMAO at Frenchfly, "I may be educated but I ain't civilized worth a damn." I couldn't stand losing anyone on this board.I've even met an escort whose candor and insight into his world, I like?I love that we can discuss, agree,disagree(WEHO.!1da..LOL)and keep it moving.Corny as it sounds,this board shows how much to be gained when we open up to those from different backgrounds.Panachereport use to be a guilty pleasure of mine,I don't feel guilty anymore...CYBERHUG ALL AROUND LOL Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:22 AM
TrUe wrote:
It seems to me that your stalker has found a person to pick on and with a name like Blessed Woman they should be afraid to even go there with ya. Besides, you have too many cyber bros/sis that have your back. Dont you leave. Stay here and do you. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:27 AM
BEULAH wrote:
BlessedWoman,please don't pull back from this board.You are one poster that I look foward to reading.You're attacked because your positivity always shine through (even in gossip you wanted to clarify Kelly Rowlands condition"so that we would not give her another")You are a woman of true character.Please don't let one person decide for the group. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:37 AM
BEULAH wrote:
BTW,I've had the pleasure of meeting people who in my everyday life would not come across.Blessed,your absence would seriously affect the board. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:49 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
Hey BlessedWoman In the words of the old New Edition song, **singing in my best voice** "Please don't go guuurrrrllll" No but seriously, I would love it if you continue to stay, and enlighten us with your posts. Please do not let the uneducated run you away from our family. In the words of the Pointer Sisters....."We are family, I got all my family with me". Had to change that last bit up, b/c we do have alot of testosterone on the board as well. All in all just don't go please. Reply to this
4/24/2008 10:56 AM
c in atl wrote:
Its actually Sister Sledge, who sings We Are Family..
To Blessed Woman you are one of my Favorite posters, so pls pls do not leave, PR WOULD NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU... Reply to this
4/24/2008 11:32 AM
Grandma2x wrote:
Why are you reading my mind? I posted up top that Sister Sledge is singing in the background. Reply to this
4/24/2008 11:42 AM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
My bad Grandma x2, I'm gonna put myself in timeout.. ***runs of pouting*** Reply to this
4/24/2008 12:00 PM
The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida wrote:
**Woohoo**Alright then, I'll spank my on hand, and continue on. I'm glad I didn't have to sit in that ole dusty corner Reply to this
4/24/2008 7:45 PM
SheKnows wrote:
Blessed Woman, Get back here girl!!! You know we need your sweet spirit and good sense of humor. You and I have laughed and shared so much information with each other. It really wouldn't be the same without you ? You have so many friends on here and we have your back.
The PR family takes care of it's own ! Reply to this
4/25/2008 3:24 PM
*SnazzieWayz* wrote:
~BlessedWoman~ I am going to tell you what my grandmother always told me "NEVER LET ANYONE STILL YOUR JOY AND IGNORANCE IS BLISS" I too myself just started to post (took me two weeks to catch up with all the goods *lafin), but I can tell that you and many others are very respectful and funny all at the sametime!!!!!!!! Everyone has their own opinion and uhhhhmmmmmm THE LAST TIME I CHECKED *looks to the left, then right* IT IS A FREE DAYUM COUNTRY!!!! *wink* KEEP DOING YOU! Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:25 AM
GEPS wrote:
Can I add a little somethin somethin, Baby from Cash Money is still suspected of murdering some baller from his hood but 5-0 don't have enuf evidence to charge him Reply to this
4/24/2008 8:38 AM
badchick272002 wrote:
CONT'D Jaheim is in fact ***, i hear he was spotted in atlanta arguing with his boyfriend over dropping his purse or something in the middle of the street
FACT: as if i had to tell u, i hear from an insider source that Queen Latifah is certified 100% les, she just hasent announced it yet
FACT: ghostface killa has a brother still living in staten island, poor, with hardly a pot to piss in, and no support from his well off brother, its true 'cause i used to kno him, names Brian
Kanye West produced some of THE best hits for bad boy back in the day and Deric D-Dot Angeletti was taking all the credit for production because kanye was under him-i heard this many times
I heard Lil kim's on/off boyfriend is a hardened killer and tried to take out sombody in jersey i forget who, i think 50 cent
Artists who i heard were robbed, most robbed more than twice Busta Rymes jazze phae Nas Dr. Dre Shyheim from the wu Mase(to the 20th power) got yapped for his chain at a knick game Puff Jermaine Dupri camron(still my man tho) stephon marbury got his chain yapped while takin a nap in his car in NY Allen iverson's been robbed many times i hear young buck did get his gunit chain yapped in chicago DMX, i heard its all a front for image of course Ja Rule and Irv, but i heard irv's brother holds massive weight 50's hood but i hear he has NO thorough backup Snoop lost his juice, but is backed by the crips only because he makes songs to crip to. Jadakiss
Artists i heard were thorough and why Styles p- one news story i heard is that somebody tried to rob him back during the free the lox campaign, shot the man DEAD and got off on self defense
Cormega-I've heard for YEARS this cat has shit on lock in some places in brooklyn and queens
Ghostface & Cappadonna- Reason ghostface wore a mask in the early days is because he was wanted for robbery when the wu 1st blew up, Cappadonna owned some drug houses here on Staten island for a little while after he got money, i dont know if they're still in business.
Cashmoney CEO's SLIM and Baby Williams have a brother who's LEGENDARY in new orleans, now serving 500 some odd years in jail for various murders, this is true, they do have a bro in jail who is hardcore and a lifer
-Nas is in fact not from Queens Bridge Projects, but from Staten Island in the burbs. REAL QB thugs despise him and put on underground diss tracks to him ALL the time.
Ice Cube as well. He got beat for one of those "W" chains supposedly by someone from the Soul Assassins camp when him and B-Real were beefin. Reply to this
4/24/2008 9:34 AM
collegegirl wrote:
slightly ot...is it true that killa is positive, loves trannnies, and young girls to avoid using condoms. Also wanted to know is it any truth about dipset having a gay ole time in ohio. Reply to this
When you speak of "baller status," in hip-hop, you immediately think of the three richest men in rap, Jay-Z, P. Diddy & 50 Cent.
This hip-hop star has always been very envious of them, especially Jay and Diddy. He was desperate to belong in their category by any means necessary.
He overextended himself financially by purchasing a big crib and he fronted businesses which seemed lucrative but were going belly-up behind closed doors.
He also leased several exotic cars and acquired an Asian jump-off with expensive taste until his cash became funny.
For video shoots, he wanted expensive whips on display like he was ballin out of control but he couldn't even afford to lease luxury cars for a day, instead, he contacted local drug ballers and arranged to feature their fancy, customized whips in the video.
While on tour, our hip hop star would discreetly disappear and never inform his staff where he was staying because he was too ashamed to let them know, he was staying at local Holiday Inn's or Motel 6's due to his lack of cash flow.
Jay, Diddy and 50 have been known to travel in private jets but our hip-hop star has been spotted on Greyhound incognito.
He's still fronting, but not as much because his money is short. For appearances, he now has access to nice cars but away from the cameras, he's been seen driving a Camry.
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I think that this is Ja Rule. I noticed when he was on Run's house, the cameras never showed what kind of car he was driving. Normally they show visitors pulling up in their driveway, for example when Kid Rock was there and even when the etiquette coach came to the house.
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I think It's Jermaine...He's got a lot of money, but he ain't comparable to Hov N 'em...plus in the text it says "Ballin Out Of Control" Remember that joint he had a couple of years ago?
On the low tho, yall ladies are murder on these boards....
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This might be Chingy...
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Good evening everyone. Could this be Irv Gotti or Dame Dash?
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DAMON DASH.........GREAT GUESS. When was his last tour? When was his last CD out???? His last video was the bomb. What was the name of that song.
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THEY SAID HIP HOP STAR DAMON DASH IS DOING VERY WELL.
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I was thinking of frontin' ass Master P, but at first Dame Dash.
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I will say it is Master P.
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Not master P he never had an asian girl friend, never knew him to cheat on the wife or never heard of him getting down like that
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I don't think it is Master P....Master P isn't broke at all! But I could be wrong....but I know he got some cash!
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Whilst Damon Dash has no distribution deal, and will NEVER EVER get one according Lyor Cohen (Jewish Rap Mogul). We should take into account that while he has only 1 artist Sizzler, he still managed to make $200M last year. He did purchase a £5M pad in Kings Rd, Chelsea, London when he signed Posh Spice to Roc-a-fella records, he still owns Tiret watches, Armadale Vodka, Pro-Keds amongst others.
Damon is very arrogant, but a shrewd business man, he still wants to be Billionaire! So forget him and look towards. Master P
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I have to re-read this before I venture a guess. But before I do ..... Can somebody tell me what's so bad about driving a Camry? It's one step up from my Suzuki.
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Myra's BFF
The Mayor would like to know the answer to that question too..
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Hey Myra BFF, There is nothing wrong with driving a Camry(LOL). That was posted to show that the Rapper fronting isn't driving an expensive car.
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I personally dont think that there is anythign wrong with driving a Camry.However I believe it was mentioned for the purpose of showing how drastically different this hiphops star's reality is from what he trys to sell to the public! If this rap star appears to be ballin on camera and dsiplaying very expensive luxury vehicles such as Lambos, Bentleys, etc and he drives a Camry (which is a respectful and nice car in my opinion, but not exact;y what you would think a major star would drive (who has alot of money) than it might be shocking to the public. Hope that helps
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Hey Cocoa, Great Minds think alike !
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Hey SheKnows. More of them need to drive Camrys and stop trying to front with that label advance money!lolThey know if they dont sell a certain amount of records they will end up owing the label.
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Amen! Now let me go out here and jump start my Cavalier while I watch my ends stack up LOL
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LOL!
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On ABC's 20/20 they said most millionaires drive Camry's. I think this holds true to the masses, but as far as a materialistic rapper who doesn't know any better, the Camry was his only option. Myra wanted to show how he was not "doing it" like people may think.
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Warren Buffet drives a 2001 Lincoln Town Car worth 21K.
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Master P?
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I think it is Master P too.
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Irv Gotti all the way!!
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I don't think it's Irv.. When he beat those federal charges they had to release his money.. So I don't think Irv is hurting.
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Or maybe Ja Rule...
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Hey Deanna, I think this is Master P, I could be wrong but, I'm not feeling Ja Rule for this one. Because, I think he lives in Saddle River, New Jersey in a gated community with neighbors like Rev Run and Wyclef...
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YOUNG JEEZY?
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How about Baby .... or somebody from Cash Money? Isn't Baby the one who spent half a mill on his rusting grill?
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Baby was the first person that came to my mind.
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*steps into the room* Hello everyone!
Here is something on "BABY" from Cash Money.... It might just be "BABY"... *wink*
http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=18034
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is he EAST COAST? WEST COAST OR DOWN SOUTH?
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I'm thinking Jim Jones for some strange reason
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Isn't Puff Puff taking care of him these days?
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Jimmy has money...he works for Warner A&R division...
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i think damon dash would borrow and beg the hell out of someone before he caught the grey dog.
isn't he back on speaking terms with jay-z.
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Also...his wife Rachel Roy has a successful line of clothing doesn't she? I saw her on Oprah...I can't imagine that he would have to take Greyhoud. Also...I would not consider him a hip-hop star.
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Hello PR Peeps..~Damon doesn't rap so it can't be him..My guess is for Busta
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Cosigning on Busta except for the asian girlfriend, lol. Is he bi, anyone knows? And goodevening all.
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Yes lomg said to be on the DL
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I've conceded to the fact I may never get these, so I'm looking for clues. Could "until his cash became funny" mean something? I don't know, i'm just stretching.
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Nelly?
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I don't think that it is Nelly, he is hooked up with Bob Johnson and I think that finally he is fine
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Good evening fam! My first thought was Master P, but I don't think it's him. Master P doesn't perform anymore and he would have access to $$$ from his son.
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I agree. He does lectures and seminars on empowerment and money management, I think that after his bankruptcy, he learned a lesson and got his money right.
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Master P didn't file bankruptcy because he was broke. He filed to stop thieving contractors, numerous lawsuits, and illegally obtained default judgments against him in Baton Rouge. He was building a new studio off of Coursey and the contractors were charging mad money. He wasn't as dumb as they thought and he had good attorney's Maun & Maun. Also he had moved into Country Club and the residents didn't like the fact that he, Mystical, Snoop and I can't remember who else moved in there, were their new neighbors. The residents of country club actually petitioned to try and keep him from building in the neighborhood and lost. He was never flashy and I think since he grew up in NOLA he watches his pennies.
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I don't think the BI is implying he is broke nor not rich but that he wanted to be a mega mogul & fronted about his actual worth
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As far as I know, he's not broke. A lot of money has been spent, but he still has a lot left. Even back in his Calliope projects days he was pretty good with money. I don't think the failed clothing lines hurt too much because, as with a lot of celeb lines, he was the front man and not the principal investor or majority owner.
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Good Evening,
I think this is Master P!!!! Remember this from earlier??
Master P has moved out of New Orleans a few yrs before Katrina hit, he bought a mansion in L.A., soon, him and his
family had to move from there, his fatigue clothing line went belly up real quick as well as his cell phones, his movies are direct to video and I doubt he receives anything on the rentals, he was in big trouble with the IRS and had jewelry bills all over town, he is a big phony who lied about his wealth and just remember, he never sold multi platinum but boasted about being worth 500 million
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Well, I did find a headline about Kevin "Mr. Spears" Federline catching a Greyhound, I hardly think he would be labeled a hip hop star tho...
So, I have to agree with the Master P guess. I remember reading a story about him getting pulled over in his leased Chrysler 300. All that money he claims to make and he was leasing a mid-priced car a few years ago.... he cant be doing much better now.
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good point! but it seems as though the BI is about someone in the "diddy/jay" era. I think Master P flaunted his millions a little before they did (even though they have always been wealthy). may be why he's broke now. (MP Ventures: clothing line, tv show?)IDK..I'm all over that place. But...wait!!.... "camry = camron"?!?!
"baller status" = "baaallliiin" (dipset)
ugh...lol
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LOL @ atlprincess for the camry=camron funny!
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I think you are on to something atl...even though I still have to continue reading to see if Camron's been notted, he is the first person that came to my mind. Ugh, my spirit just can not stomach him for some reason!
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Yall might be right, look at the "beefs" with Jay and 50...and remember he embarrassed in that video with the kiddie pool and 3 palm trees , talkin 'bout his "vacation house" (Talking to kameraman)"Get My Pool!!!"
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He was actually living in Baton Rouge before he moved to Cali.
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Hey Charles, found a hosting site that lets you upload & download up to a Gig - hit me up some time this week
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Hey Trinity,
Thanks! I will hit you up
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I think this is Jim Jones. He puts on this front that he has money or Juelz Santana. That whole crew fronts like they have it like that.
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Myra and Paris: You girls need an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe or something. You are the best at what you do.
Mmmm. Im all over the place on this one. Excuse me if I ramble: hope this doesn't throw the BI off topic..My initial thought would be Irv Gotti. I remember reading during his trial that he reached out to Jay to help him out. And he always seem to associate himself around Diddy and Jay--I think the clue "especially diddy and jay" would be a hint that he can't stand 50. But then this makes me think of Snoop. I am so DANG suprised in that house he's got his family living in. Snoop is supposed to have WAAAYYY more money than that. And his wife!?!?! Geez! I know you want to "keep it real" Shanta (spelling wrong?), but you need to clean it up a little. She looks like what we call here in the south "country." But then I say it's not Snoop because he doesn't seem like the type that wants to keep up with the "Combs'" (whose mother is COUNTRY by the way). I don't think it's Master P because doesn't he have all that money from royalties (didn't he get like a 60/40 split from his masters). dont think its dame though..
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Hey atlprincess, I thought the same thing about Snoop's house. I came to the assumption that maybe the house was rented for the reality show. IDK. I couldn't watch much of the show. Some of the episodes seem real fake.
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I totally agree with you about that show. His wife was made up 24/7.... Who wakes up at 3 in full make-up?
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Hey Cami, Girl I thought the same thing when I saw that house. No way is that his real house. I too think it was rented for the show, and he probably don't want his REAL house shown.
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His real house isn't all that much better. The house on the show is not his and his real house is just a normal house ( a nice one). Not even a mini mansion or anything. And then he has a second house (his playhouse) and that one is just regular too.
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Hey lawchick, How you doing ? Haven't seen you on in awhile. But, yeah my brother told me last night that he saw a totally different house on Cribs.
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Thanks for the shout out but I am actually "l.a." chickforvever. The house on Cribs is his house.
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Hey laChick, My bad... I am sorry that I read & Posted so fast. Gotcha !
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Ja Rule?
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It is either Irv Gotti or Master P
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Hey Blessed, I could be wrong. But, I don't think IRV is having financial problems. He is always driving something slick.
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Is Irv Gotti a performer?
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I have his cd, remember he did the song me and my boyfriend with toni braxton.
But it may not be him, but I dont think it is Master P either, because contrary to what some may think, the straight to dvd low budget movies are a profit business. I know folks that are doing it and we will be doing it soon. But I also remember Snoop saying that he learned business and what to do with your money from Master P, who invested in real estate years ago.
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ja rule.
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Long Time lurker first tim poster..I think it's Baby from Cash money. He seems like the only one that could travel incognito.
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Virgo74... You're right about Pig Pen aka Jim Jones and his crew. They are frontin about something. I always thought it was their sexuality they were trying to hide.
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Yes, I think Pig Pen is frontin about his sexuality. Him and the "Pink Panther" **SMH**..I think it was a recent BI that mentioned Sugar Diddy is taking care of Pig Pen and letting him stay in a house here in the A. HE IS here alot though. And the razzle dazzle belt buckles are a dead giveaway.
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*crackin up*... I guess JIM JONES baller status has been revoked.... check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8K4oZHud8M&feature=related
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Blind guess: Master P
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I think this Master P.
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I remember reading about JIM JONES being denied the use of a credit card at a store because his wife didnt sign the back of it... lol
BALLIN
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Oh, he's married. I didn't know.
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I noticed that Myra started this post by mentiong hip-hop then went on to talk about the richest rappers. Then she went back to saying "this hip-hop star".
To be a Hip-hop star, you don't neccesarily have to be a rapper, so this could be Damon Dash who attempted to become a mogul with so many side ventures aside from the Roc-A-Fella label such as Roc La Familia label, State Property label, Pro-Keds shoes, RocaWear clothes, Dame Dash clothes, Damon Dash watches, White House clothes, State Property clothes, Damon Dash films, Damon Dash music group AND having most of them fail or go belly-up...I'll take Damon Dash for $500!
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I know he didn't make as much as Jay Z, but didn't he make a significant amount of money from the sale of Rocafella? My guess would be Ja Rule too. Didn't he start some type of poker tournament website? Not sure how successful it is.
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I seriously did not think of him initially ,bec ause I still can see him as a hiphops star.I always sore him more as a business man in hiphop more than a star.However those ventures you listed could make him a possibility! Too many projects on the tabel at 1 time.It seems he should have invested time in nuturing each project to see if that would be successful before moving on to the next!
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Paris Hilton's Valtrex - I understand your angle, but how would you explain the touring & video shoot?
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I read in the BI that the Hip Hop star tours & make videos. I don't think Damon Dash or Irv Gotti take their CEO work and tour.
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This is Irv all the way. Irv was around Puffy and Jay-Z during the late 90's. He's from Hollis, and Irv and Ja hate 50's position more than any man can. Thats why he's doing that reality show. When youre doing bad, these people either make a sex tape, or reality tv to extort the family to pay the bills. Dang homie, in high school you were the man homie, what happened to you?
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Good point, but doesn't Reverend Run also have a reality tv show? Snoop Dog does too, and even Luke of 2 Live Crew is coming out with his own.
I kind of feel that after almost going broke trying to fight money laundering and racketeering charges stemming from drug hustlin' Irv tries to be more careful? Or at least I hope so, because he doesn't want them going after him like Michael Vic.
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Someone who was envious of all of them in the past was Nas.
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LCF1ATL....Thank U! Naz or Ja would be logical guesses but I will go with Naz since Mya said "BELLY" up to describe his financial situation. People on here naming men that never dropped a CD or toured in their life. If you are associated with a rapper, it does not make you a hip hop star. Damion Dash was the CEO or cofounder of Roc-a-fella. Irv Gotti was the CEO & founder of Murder, INC.
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@Grace,
Sorry about that. I was only throwing NAS name out because of his past history with J & Diddy beefs. Trinity posted the answer to the BI from a past post of G. Sable.
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Well Cam was in BK Easter weekend looking soooooo tore up. He lost more weight and everything...That HIV is eating him up. He does have a Camery I believe. Master P owns 80 % of his publishing...
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Master P may own 80 percent of his publishing but his rap songs are not in heavy rotation nor are they standards where a radio station will play them over and over for him to make money on. And artists don't make remakes of rap songs. So his publishing is worthless that's why Hammer unloaded his publishing, rap publishing makes way less than any other type of music publishing in the business. Master P has always fronted his wealth and paid magazines big advertisement fees to quote him on his fake wealth.
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That mansion he had in Louisiana was over the top. I'll never forget that 24k gold ceiling he had, and all of the gold bath fixtures. What a waste of $$.
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and dont forget the elevator,lol and Pimped out lil Benz for Lil Romeo when he was about 11 yrs old,lol
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I'm surprised he didn't get robbed blind because people he didn't even know were in and out of that house all the time. Even when he wasn't there!
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Really Why ? What's really happening ?
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Well, he could use his songs in movie scores or commercials...You don't have to make a remake of a song...or get air play on the radio.
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He could... but (I could be wrong but) that hasn't happened yet and he had those hit songs a while ago. Maybe later down the road, though... never know.
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You would think after ripping off all his artist he would have some money left. All of his former artist, exception of Snoop I think, is broke. HMaster P used to spend a lot of time in Sugarland with his local guys trying to hoop. I never heard of any of those guys making a record.
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Well, he could use his songs in movie scores or commercials...You don't have to make a remake of a song...or get air play on the radio.
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Dont think it's Master P, couldnt he dip into Romeo's Disney Money??
Cant see Dame Dash ever taking the Greyhound & staying at a motel. He is way too arrogant. Dont think he is that broke that he couldnt at least afford a coach plane ticket.
Dont think Jim Jones. Isnt he a Director for A&R at Warner?? I think he got/gets a million dollar salary for that position- not sure why he got the job though. Lyor Cohen gave it to him for some reason.
Jah Rle hasnt reached rock bottom status like that yet.
I'm guessing Baby from Cash money. He could travel incognito and is not as recognizable as everyone else.
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Did you mean Dip Set's Cam'ron has HIV?
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Wasn't Diddy keepin Jim Jones as a kept man? Diddy need to marry quick b4 that book drop cause I'm pretty sure he up on those pages that's why he only hire gay dudes to work at his homes, he like what we like. You gotz to be gay to work for Diddy so when he get in the mood, eazy access baby and he don't have to call up no escort. Big ups to the poster in the otha thread who said Eve goes all nite wit the ladies, my girl confirmed, said she don't pay for the hour, she pays for overnight all the time. I think this sound like Master P or Dame.
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LOL @ "eazy access baby"
But yeah, I read in earlier threads somewhere here on PR that Jim Jones was a Kept Man for Diddy.
Eve putting it down, huh? Missy may need to tap her on the shoulder and get some tips. hee hee!
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Now that you say that GEPS, about Diddy marrying quick, I wonder if that's the reason why he's been spotted with Kim in LA lately. Hummm?
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Hey GPE, I don't know if you saw my post to you on the previous board. But, I was saying that I am loving your posts and you too. You keep it OH.. So Real...
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Yeah, another poster gave us the low down on Diddy and Jim Jones. I could just see Diddy saying " Take that, Take that (LOL). We won't stop , we can't stop (LOL)...
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With his "juicy mouthded" self. Can't hold that bottom lip up for nothing. Trying to wipe the visual out of my mind of him asleep and his lip hanging off the pillow.
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OH NO!!! That's just wrong but some freaking funny!!!!
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Thanks for the shout GEPS,
Eve's insatiable sexual appetite is as legendary as Missy's fishy draws. LOL.
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I dont think that Diddy needs to marry anyone.There are already too many DL men living a lie in marriages with wives and children,while they continue to seek out sex from men. His nasty ass needs to stay single and quit living a lie. I doubt that even a quick marriage to anyone would squash them gay rumors that have been surrounding him for years!
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I didn't know he was married either, alot of them are, the other half just plays the background.
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This is Master P
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I didnt want to say Nas ,but I recall the beef he had with Jay Z,before they squashed it(or did they?). He always comes across though like he's in it for the luv of hiphop!He crossed my mind briefly but dont think its him for some reason. I could be wrong!
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What other rap stars might want to be on the level of 50,Puffy,or JayZ?
BUSTA RHYMES possibly? Hes been in a lot of trouble with the law.His financial woes were already spoken of , the advances from his past cd ,which didnt do well spent on gaudy jewelry,etc etc.
Jada Kiss? once pulled over in a Camry with 3 other guys in it,but he wasnt the driver?hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
JaRule had beef with 50 cent.Always seemed like he wanted that major crossover appeal. He was doing real well at one point,then after 50 dropped his cd, fell off. Heard he had new cd coming out but hasnt been much excitement over it.
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Master P- Hes always been known (at least at time of successs of No Limit) as having luxury cars , and the huge over the top mansion, etc.However is his sons show still on tv? I know he isnt rapping anymore but LIL Romeo seemed to have his show on Nickolodean(I think ) and Master P is probably his manager!At 1 time he seemed to be on that Puffy,JayZ,and 50 financial level,but some people say he lied about his worth so who knows?
Lil Wayne?lol
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Jay Z dropped the beef with Nas because Nas "ate him up" (lyrically) when he released "Ether" on his "Stillmatic" album.
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Deanna he sure did I guess Jay-Z felt if he can't beat him might as well join em lol
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..And Nas shouldnt've join him.... lok at him now.. an album titled: N@#ger!
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Both Nas and Kelis are tripping. Get outta the bedroom and get back to work, for real! They fell in love and fell off, what's up with that?
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Yeah, he did fall off after he got with Kelis. She wearing him out. He was one of my favs but seemed like his lyrics weren't the same after a while.
Kanye at the top of my list right now. Him and Pharrell.
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well to me Kellis seems like a dried up Peg Bundy wannabe ghetto fish. I usually don't call people names but if it looks like a fish and smells like a fish, it's some fish in there somewhere.
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I personally think Jay Z's song was better although Nas' was funnier. And since the beef,who obviously made out significantly better? Hell, "Ether" made Jay Z abigger star than Nas. Lol Also remember It was NAs who went to work for Jay not the other way around.
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GEPS You're dropping bombs as usual. I'm going with MasterP on this one. I think someone was talking about him on another thread driving a Camry or some kind of common car.
Ain't no shame in driving a Camry but if you're big ballin' people expect you to be driving a Bentley or Benz and have a PJ on standby. Riding the grey dog however screams poverty.
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and that's excatly why blacks celebs are broke. if i was making millions i would still be in a camry saving my money or riding the greyhound. its more money in my pocket.
forget keeping up with joneses.
i would prefer to have money in the bank then luxuey cars and no money.
i wouldn't care if people laugh at me.
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Your smart,lol.That is exactly why they are broke.If they can afford it more power to them .If they cant they really need to stop frontin like they can,and live within their means. Thats like walking around with the latest Louie V and not 1 damn dollar in the damn bag.Or going on a shopping spree 1 day and knockign on the neighbors door the next to borrow bread or milk,lol
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Or pulling up to the gas pump in an Hummer and telling the cashier to give you $10 on number 3.
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co-sign!!! when i see these rappers paying thousand of dollars for chains i just shake my head because it seems so dang-on silly. that's good money that could of went to help a homeless shelter or some other good cause
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and into stocks and bonds or invest it.
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You have it exactly right. Instead of buying whips, rims, gold tooth fronts, platinum "blinged out" jewelry and leasing out houses...how about actually buying some real estate? How about setting up trust funds for your kids? How about setting your damn self up with investments and a damn stock portfolio? Some of these so-called stars are just damn ridiculous. If it were me, I would live off the interest from my investments and the rents that my real estate investments provided me.
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you preaching now girl...lol...preach on
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A lot of that money is advanced to them by the record company. The first thing they do is buy chains and a car.
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Most rappers have no clue the business of the entertainment world. They also do not understand the operations of record labels. Some are young when their careers start.
I had a conversation with a popular rapper. He said when he got his first record deal the advance appeared to be a lot of money. He said the first thing he did was shop to prove that he had money (he knows it was stupid). He said a music executive; manager and lawyer told him that the record company paid for car rentals, hotel, airline tickets, food and etc. No one told him the record company will eat the cost off the top but they will take it off your backend profits (royalties). When it’s all said and done your check will reflect pennies. He said he was young and naive. We discussed endorsements from clothing companies he said I believed the free gear I was getting from clothing companies were endorsements. They gave me free sneakers and clothing all the time he said I was providing free advertisement. I said wait you do know when you are endorsing products you get paid you to wear the clothing. He laughed and said yeah. He said when I changed my tune and asked them to pay me for wearing the clothing they stop sending free gear. He said, “He eventually got out of the first recording contract”. He eventually dropped an album but he works behind the scenes and lives comfortable life.
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The way I see it, rappers are independent contractors signed to a record label ... much like an independent contractor selling Avon, Am Way, or Mary Kay. They are sales people and their product is themselves (or their persona) and the records they produce. The dollars may be bigger than Avon, but the premise is basically the same. They are basically sales employees working off of commissions. If they realize that and utilize the money to build a bigger empire (residual income) related to the business, or away from it, they will be alright, but if the sight of $60,000 scares them into believing they are set for life and should spend, spend, spend you will have what you usually see, someone whose expiration date has come and gone but still trying to pass himself off as fresh milk. Take advantage of the opportunity!
Actually, Will Smith talked about this and how he initially blew his money on silly stuff and was in debt and when he got his second shot decided to never do that again.
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1da... That's one way of looking at the artist responsibility to their financial future. Some rappers get up front money and some rappers get a 50/50 profit share agreement (without the upfront advance)-What it takes is the artist believing in their talent and take the risk. If the record does not do well the label eats all financial cost. If the album does not sell the Artist is dropped from the label. These artist tend to do better financially if the record sales are high. Usually everything is in-house or producers who are new on the scene. When these artist age if their CD's are selling the money will still return (not many rappers have this deal-They turn it down for the advance). The artist can also market themselves to another label who will buy out the contract (before the get dropped also if they are dropped better for the artist)
Artist who receive the advance generate less points. The advance is also taken out of royalty checks. I don't think artist get scared into believing they are set for life. I think they believe they now can front like they have money (image) not many think about the future it's the hear and now. They also make money off of tours (true money) if they are smart the road crew will consist of staff only and not an entourage of hanger-on's. They receive a budget if they go over the budget the money is taken off the back end. I believe that everything is about selling yourself. Artist do not work off of commission. I don't agree with the independent contractor theory. The record label is in partnership with the artist to boost sales and to promote the artist. Both are in the deal together. Avon, mary kay you purchase your product and then sell it to customers without any company support (product name only).
Everyone gets paid before the artist (even the packaging company who assemble the CD's).
There are more fine print and bottom line facts I just brushed over some. There is money to be made it depends on how one manages the money they make. They spend before the get it or they sign to a deal designed for failure where the company receives financial benefit and the artist receives favors (Diddy). Just my two cents. Will Smith did not pay taxes and had an entourage. He also brought all his boys rolex watches. He was silly with his money but he got a second chance. When he did the Fresh P. the first 3 years 70% of his check went to the IRS.
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Wow. The first 3 years 70% to the IRS .. that is hard! I give him props for actually paying it back though. Okay, I see what you are saying, I am definitely not an expert. I guess, I just don't understand why rappers don't seem to take responsibility for their financial future. So basically what you are telling me is that rappers know the consequences of what they are doing, but just live for the moment anyway? I guess this can be said of any one. I just see them buying things like fur pants and wonder what is the purpose. I just see the wasted opportunities.
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This is so true. IMHO, the problem with our community is that we worship material things that depreciate as soon as it leaves the showroom, store, etc. This makes the blood deals that these entertainers enter into with these record companies all the more worse. What little money they do make, they spend on items that will be of little or no value to them soon thereafter.
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i didn't know they get paid to wear the clothes. that's interesting
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Girl Yeah, That person was just unaware that they were exploiting him for free. When approached if he would have known he could had his attorney to draw up a contract with the clothing line. His agent could also help to guarantee the money and get a percentage as well.
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SheKnows.. To his credit he was really young and did not know the business. Nor did he know how to spend his money. Books like The Entertainment Business were not written. Everything was in-house as he said because back then thats how the business operated. If you can be taken advantage of you will be (its business not personal).
He is well well well off now. He learned and grew from his mistakes (like Will Smith).
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Hey Cami, What's up Girl? I feel you and I read that in your post. I posted that because Cat4ever said she didn't know they get paid to wear fashions. I was giving her some info and just re-stating the fact that he didn't know the business.
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how about paying your back child support?
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amen amen amen!
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I didn't know that Janet Jackson was gay.
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Shes not.I think shes bisexual,or at least has had some bisexual romps
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Ms Sable dropped the real on Master P last month:
"Gorgeous Sable wrote:
Miss Trinity, you been keeping a low profile lately? Master P is the only rap mogul, and I use that word with caution who flies commercial. If you raking in 300-400 mil a year like he was claiming, you fly like Trump and ugly Diddy, by private jet. Not on American Airlines. He is such a phony and when he got in trouble with weapons near that L.A. college, he was in a Camry or a Acura. Does this sound like a multi-millionaire? And he was going with that Asian girl forever. He may have 1 or 2 mil but he doesn't have multi-millions and never has had that. His sports agency was such a joke, athletes were joking about it."
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There's the Camry mention!
Trinity has a great memory...she finds all the previous posts.
Good job.
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So this bi is solved?
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Trinity, girl you are confirming!
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Wow! There is the camry. It's Master P. There is that Asian Girlfriend. I guess he does cheat on his wife. Wow!
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LOL!!! You guys are serious...CSI for real!!
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Great eye Trinity. If your not you shold be an investigative reporter or lawyer.
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Hey Ladies, I said it was Master P some minutes ago. I knew it was either him OR Baby from Cash Money, because he is notorious for bounced checks...
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OK, looks like this BI is solved...stick a fork in it.....
Thanks to Trinity!
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trinity,
you got a memory like an elephant. you go girl
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lol!
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Trinity needs to bottle that ginkgo biloba herb she's taking to boost her memory!!!How do you go back in history?how in the world did you remember that!!!
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ginkgo biloba herb...lawd..lol, too funny - I remembered GS comment & just used the search feature on this site
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Geeez Trin, I finally take a stab at one and you did it again. I guess I'll save Baby for another rainy day.
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Welcome back....
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Hi Trinity
you and gs are the best , but i have to disagree with this one . i know several multi millionaires ( ok they are jewish not black ) and they never fly by private jet and they fly coach when flying domestically , internationally they fly first and take two seats so no-one will sit next to them .... I also have a friend who worked at netjets , it is not cheap , a million does not go far with them , and most of the time the company fronts the bill not the person . it is foolish to spend thier personal money on private jet .
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I guess that is why they will have their money for generations coming. My husband went to a seminar. He said that a real estate developer spoke. He was a Jewish man. He said that right now there is a snotty nosed 6 month old baby that owns a 6 million dollar mix use commercial real estate complex. I guess that speaks of choices, private jet for you ... or wealth passed down to your children.
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words of wisdom
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Jewish people are money savy & frugal. I guess that's where the term "Jew 'em down" came from.
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So true! This is a common misconception that all millionaires flying around in private jets. Your average millionaire lives below their means. I remember a NFL Player's wife saying that having a limousine with a chaffeur in front of the house is too costly... and they were millionaires. Please don't believe the hype!
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You are right about that. There is a book called The Millionaire Next Door which talks about people that are millionaires because they are disciplined savers and investors. Some of them even clip coupons. I think most of the people discussed in the book were enterpreneurs. Also the author says that saving the first $100,000 is the hardest but by that point you are disciplined enough to become a millionaire. He also said that long term married couples had the most wealth built up. I know some rich people that drive Hondas and have stacks of cash.
My friend growing up, her school teacher parents invested in real estate - apartment buildings mainly and while she was growing up they never ate out, had hot dogs for dinner, and bought all their food in bulk. Now they are retired and live on a ranch in SoCal. Another friend as a closet full of high end designer bags and clothes that are definitely not earning her any money. If she invested in stocks instead of bags she would have been very wealthy.
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Now that I went back to reread the B.I. it sounds like it could be Snoop Dog, Irv Gotti, and or Dame Dash.
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Snoop Dogg? Um, how did you arrive at that answer?
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Well let's see um he did move from a mansion to a smaller home recently
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Ain't no way Snoop can move around incognegro. That big cloud of smoke surrounding him would be a dead giveaway. Also, he has steady incomes, unfortunately. Whitey loves to throw money at him for that coonery buffoonery of his.
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lol
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what's funny is i never hear snoop brag about money
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Hey and Waving @ Everyone, I am going with Master P on this one.
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Hello @ SouthnDiva and everone else! I really am not sure on this one..
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LMAO! @BI I don't really care who it is. This shit is just straight up hilarious. I'm just waiting for some sharp fan to recognize him and immortalize him with their camera phone disembarking for the dog. LOL!
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That should read from not for.
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Bingo, you are too much! LOL!
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Maybe it could be Master P
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I think its Percy Miller also, he came on the scene around the same time as Diddy and Jay started to come up.
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Thanks for responding to my question about Noel Jones on the previous BI...thanks for the link also.He is one of my favorite Pastors.
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@Beaulah, You are welcome, I am the 'investigator'(coined by my ex husband LOL). Love to read and learn about everything. Just ask and I try my best to find it for ya.
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Bishop Jones is one of my favorites also. He has really stepped up over the years and, he is quite honest, from what I understand, when asked about mistakes in his life.
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Bishop Noel Jones is very deep.I believe he is truly anointed.He applies Biblical principle to the time we are living in right now.
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Blind Guesses: JaRule, Fat Joe or Fabolous
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I'm back again what about Bird Man or Manny fresh? Someone out of that click
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I HAVE A FEW GUESSES...... DMX AND LL COOL J
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AND THE ANSWER IS BABY AND ASIAN JUMP OFF IS KIMORA LEE SIMMONS THEY DATED FOR LIKE 3 OR 4 DAYS OR MONTHS AND HE COULDNT AFFORD HER
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hmmmm. I read something about Baby and Kimora. I think it did last 3 or 4 days. lol
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Myra took it easy on us these evening - me thinks we're going to have to do our BI push ups & chin ups for Fri...
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I think so, too.
Plus so much was said earlier today that maybe they pulled out a soft one so we all wouldn't fall out.
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I don't think it's anyone from cash money they might look stupid especially lil wayne but they're good with their money I think it's ja rule there's been talk about his finance been bad.
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Family, it has been nice! The conversations from the previous BI got a sista's head swimming, good gracious! I am swooning but NOT unfortunately not too surprised! Folks got some bones running free now on FRONT STREET! Tell the truth and shame the devil! LOL! I will see you all in the AM if the Lord is Willing! BE BLESSED!
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Hello everyone
I think it's Master P.
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I'm going with Master P too
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I bet there are a lot of pawnshops out there with boxes of gold and diamond grills. Tsk. The resale value must suck. *titters*
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Hi Bingo,
I'm glad you like the hip hop history tid bits I posted in yesterday's thread. I have a few more if you would like me to post them tomorrow.
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Badchick,
Byallmeans, please drop on tomorrow. It appears this BI is solved, so we need some other things to discuss now, although you may need permission to post today, but please drop more on tomorrow.
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Gone girl, witcho bad self! I'm especially interested in, ahem, classic hip-hop artists. Okay, you know I mean old school. LOL
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It would be kinda cool to get a 'where are they now' type update on 'classic' rappers.
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GPE, this is for you. I'm not sure if you saw it on the other board because, it didn't have many posts. I wanted to make sure that you saw it.We welcome you and respect you for being true to who you are(smile). What most of us here on PR don't like is the guys that are living a lie on the DL,beating & disrespecting women, and putting women at risk and purposely infecting them ?
Furthermore, rappers, singers, athletes,and etc are getting down hard behind closed doors and presenting another image to the public. Like James Brown say "that ain't right"...
Again I say welcome... You are keeping it real and didn't put on any airs about it ? You came on with your straight forward handle and your honesty. We can't do nothing but respect and admire you for that...
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Master P
-Arrested driving a leased Chrysler 300M in Feb. 2005....
"Master P and Silkk the Shocker are out on bail after being arrested on felony gun charges Thursday in Los Angeles.
The rappers, who are brothers, were arrested after an officer from the University of California Police Department discovered two loaded guns in a leased Chrysler 300M they were driving at UCLA shortly before midnight. One weapon was near the driver's seat where Shocker was sitting, and the other was underneath P in the passenger seat, according to the arrest report, posted on the Smoking Gun."
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1496451/20050201/master_p.jhtml
-His fraud Sports Agency....
Like GS said his sports agency was a joke,they represented Ricky Williams
his contract was considered a joke around the league.It was loaded in incentives,though he got a huge signing bonus after the 1st year of the deal his base salary was for the minimum while loaded with incentives.Incentive laden deals are usually signed by aging vets,not by a stud athletes coming fresh out of college.....
Master P sports agency got exposed.
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OK, after reading that GS description of Master P, I'll go w/ Master P.
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Hey everyone. I don't know who this is but it's very funny to me because it proves that the grass is not always greener on the other side. It's ashame that they have to front like that just to keep up apperances.
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Janet sprung on Alicia Keys, do they practice safe sex?
Mariah and Nick Cannon, PLEASE.......Da Brat is playing her postion and she keep her chick with her at all times.
Luke might drive a Camry - and who is checking for his show I know I'm not.
"CHILD PROSTITUTE" (OAKLAND TRIBUNE SERIES) - my heart goes out to Desiree, I believe she has learned her lesson- this 19 year old guy needs to be found and dealt with.
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the brat and M are SISTERS ,.... ................................................................................................................no really they are
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The brat and Lisa Raye were raised as sisters.I never heard of Brat and Mariah being sisters, though Mariah may considerher one,lol
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No darling, should would consider Brat a little brother not a little sister.
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LOL! Even with the braids out for now, she just comes across as the little brother with long hair.
I remember the one album she dropped and she had changed her style up. Much more feminine and it was a good look on her. But obviously she is more comfortable dressing like a dude, circa 1995.
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OMG i believe the "gorgeous one"
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Make you say Ugggghhhhhh! Na na na na!!! A fool and his money shall soon part. I remember seeing MTV Cribs and his wife had all that gaudy gold jewelry on. Not platinum - but yellow gold. I was traumatized. Then Lil Romeo had his own house and car (with rims) when he couldn't legally drive. Then when I heard Lil Romeo was on a scholarship at USC I was confused. Now I know why.
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I remember that and she was cooking gumbo in a track suit and kangol.
COUNTREEEEE!!!
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Not trying to be funny,but what should she have worn to cook gumbo,an evening gown? They are from Louisiana. Real gumbo has shrimp,sausage ,all types of stuff in it,that Im sure you dont want to dress up to cook that! How many average people who arent celebs dress up to cook , or do laundry ,or go shopping? They are country, Ill agree, so with that being said even while residing in the upper crust section of town,old habits die hard. I have raised my eye at some of things shes worn to award shows,but I would give her a pass on the sweat suit .while cookign gumbo myself,lol
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Earning a schorlarship has nothing to do with your economic status. Scholarships are awards for either academic achievement or athletic achievement.
Some of the children of the most wealthy parents WIN/EARN scholarships and who in their right mind would turn that down? Financial aid and scholarships are not one and the same.
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Lil Romeo received a scholarship because of his talent, not a grant for the financially challenged.
Denzel was on Oprah or some other talk show talking about his son getting a football scholarship. He said he told the school to give the scholarship to some needy kid because HE could afford to send his son to school. The school then told him, they understood but they werent giving HIM the scholarship, they were giving it to HIS SON. Romeo has been playing basketball and his AAU team has been winning championships for a long time, plus he has height. I'm sure these things were factors in him getting a scholarship, but none related to financial need.
That being said, I still believe this BI is Master P.
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yeah, i agree. besides romeo could have paid for his own education. he had his own show on nickoleon. it was a nice family show. my kids used to watch it all the time.
plus i remember master p commenting on how lame the bling, bling game is now with rappers. this was a few years back. i remember thinking since when did he become reformed. makes me wonder if the camry was more so for making a statement rather than being a question of could he afford a bentley. who knows...
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Romeo got the scholarship because his USC wanted his AAU teamate who is actually the better player. Thsy felt if they showed Romeo some love they could get the other guy. Hopefully Romeo is better then his dad playing or he won't get off the bench for 4 years.
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I read where you said money can be made off DVD rentals and you will be getting in that field soon. I heard from various filmmakers that the distribution company makes the bulk percentage or blockbuster and netflix buy the movie and bulk and make money off the rental fees where the filmmaker is cut out. Steven Spielberg is the only known filmmaker to make money off DVD rentals. Please enlighten me if you know a way to make money off dvd rentals pls tell me something I don't know. Madonna even said she made nothing off her DVD rentals and was pissed.
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Pardon my butting in, but why is Steven Spielberg the only filmmaker to make money off DVD rentals?
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Because of his legacy and power in Hollywood, backend points are part of the deals he signs. He is a proven hitmaker, to lure him to direct, add backend points because with his name attached, more than likely the film will be a hit. No other director has the clout or power of a Spielberg. Not Ridley or the guy who directed Titantic.
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Okay, that makes sense. I'm sure it's a worthy concession to make in the long run since everyone will come out making lots of money.
Thanks for the info.
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Wouldn't we have to 'throad' Lucas in the mix - wow!, I would have thought James Cameron too
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Trinity LOL... "throad" (magic).... You be makn' me laugh everytime you sey dat (bey)..
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George Lucas is actually the richest direrector with the most clout. When Spielberg got on from directing Raiders Lucas hired him because Raiders is his franchise. Lucas owns all of his projects and hires others to direct. Spielberg started doing this later. Check forbes and read thier bio's
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George is a billionaire and dates that black financial lady Mellody who is a multi millionaire.
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Paris,
You are correct in some respect. It simply depends on the deal with the distribution company. We have been approached by a few named distributors and are weighing our options before we sign with anyone. But the key is marketing and our marketing strategy is worthy of a profit. However, it isnt simply about the rentals but the DVD sales as well, but most importantly the distribution contract in conjunction with the marketing strategy.
Madonna should be pissed, Maverick isnt giving any good percentages or upfront money for distribution deals. I have a few friends that signed with them, then wish they'd signed with Universal or whomever came to offer them a better deal. I also have some friends with good deals from CodeBlack, but everyone doesnt have the same deal, so it just depends.
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Madonna went on record as saying, you cannot make money off rentals or dvd sales unless you are Steven Spielberg. She is a former A list superstar and she's not making a dime off Truth Or Dare or any of her concert DVD's. Melvin Van Peebles said the same thing. The distribution company takes all of the money. I don't know any filmmaker independent, black or white who has a cut of any of the profits from dvd rentals or sales. Hopefully it is changing but everyone I have talked to at film festivals say the same thing, as a director, screenwriter, producer, exec producer, you make nothing off dvd rentals or sales unless you are a Spielberg or a powerful A-list actor with a backend deal.
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Paris, you right, that's how my film peeps knew Viv was lying in sister 2 sister when she was trying to make herself look like a film mogul with plenty of back end deals, smh. She may be getting a little somethin somethin from foxy brown productions up front but not back end on the tape sells or tape rentals. I was in film school, I know. Dist. won't sign you to a deal unless they get all that and then some. My film peeps say, it's just as hard getting movie dist. as it is making the damn film and they ain't never lied.
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Viv is definitely not a film mogul after only a few straight to DVD deals, that would be crazy to think.
She has no real marketing strategy for her DVD movies. She is hoping people recognizing the names in the movies with cause them to want to purchase the DVD. Not too smart to me.
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It sounds like we might be talking about 2 different things? Because that sounds right if you are talking about Madonna not owning Truth or Dare. Why would she get any of the profits? Only if she got a backend deal. Yes, the disttibution company gets a large chunk, dont get me wrong. But I have friends that have good distribution deals for the films that they own, but none with Maverick, I can honestly say. However, at least 40% will go to the distributor, then the filmmaker. But I also had a friend that signed with Maverick and there were so many pages to the contract and so many particulars that he didnt realize he wasnt gonna get any money. He stated he shouldve waited for Universal who had distributed his first film, because they came looking for the second film to distribute with a much better deal. Some A-list actors are asking for backend deals, and some A-list actors come with distribution attached to them automatically.
I can say that there was a time when the contracts werent written for profit and still some arent today, but I also have some friends who have good deals with CodeBlack. But even if I am receiving 30 or 40% of the profit, my marketing strategy has to be tight in order for me to make a nice profit. We will be trying this strategy soon, as we will have attornies looking over each offer before we sign.
Paris, know that any information that you have on this area of business would and is appreciated. We never stop researching in whatever we do. Your input may help us understand that we may need to restructure our model. So please keep it coming.
And Thank You for Being You! You are appreciated.
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Hey Ladies, I don't know much about that part of the industry. Thanks For Sharing. I read somewhere that Keanu Reeves gets a percentage of just about everything sold that deals with the Matrix ? Is that true ?
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hi all!
just curious ?
Why can't you distribute through the internet? Why do you need a distribution company ? Just a thought , i am not in your field , but really the internet is the next stop ... I had a intern working for me , and he showed me how to download movies , ( before you say it , yes it is wrong ) unbelievable , said intern said his friends / him always watch movies on thier computers , if they go to the theater it's only for a date ...
I have been putting a marketing strategy together for my company strictly by using the internet , i will let you know how it turns out , i should be fully functioning by sept , and start seeing results by next year jan .
I can tell you the isp's are truly scared as they are a sham , i can't really figure it out , but they are running scared , they are starting to block wireless once you have a hd tv / dvr . Actually this has been driving me crazy the last 4 months , the isp's are trying to do lock downs , they want u to have a seperate connection for each device in your house .
You know if you look at tesla's energy model, the answer lies somewhere in there. We are paying for ammenities we should not have to ?
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Hello all... i work for a major actors union in the residuals dept and no one makes money from dvd rentals only dvd sales.
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Can you list the positions of the people who make the money from the dvd sales? I knew you couldn't make money on dvd rentals, too lucrative. That's where the real money is at. I think blockbuster and Netflix make all their money on rentals by buying the film in bulk to rent out.
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I do know of some people who have revenue sharing deals with blockbuster and/or netflix, it may not be a lot, but they have it. Needlesstosay, it all still goes back to the marketing strategy and the contract.
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Wow, I had no idea blockbuster and netflix did revenue sharing deals and I'm a film student, because I heard they buy up the movie in bulk and rent it out and keep all the dough and don't share with anyone. I will ask my film friends about this.
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I have a guy on the phone right now who has 3 films with them. He says it is based on a per rental deal. But there again, I still think all contracts are different. Because I have two different filmmakers with two different contracts with CodeBlack, but it is what it is. A Good Lawyer should get you the best deal.
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doopoo,
That sounds right. I myself am speaking on sales, and felt we were all talking about different things. Which meant that we were all right.
Thank you for the information, we appreciate all that you can share.
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Blessedwoman, DVD rentals are like life long residual income but if you are talking about dvd sales,not as much money in that, especially for black independent films. American Gangster is the biggest selling film starring a black character, ray did good and so did dreamgirls but they had A-list casts. If u aim for sales your best bet may be to market on popular black sites, buy advertisement.
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Thanks Denise,
That sounds like another good idea. Advertising on popular black sites. I'm having an associate run a report on the most popular sites now.
Thanks again, You are much appreciated.
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Lil Romeo is on a scholarship because he is on the basketball team. A "full-ride" is an incentive for a skilled athlete to play for the university. Why not accept the scholarship?
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To clarify, there's nothing wrong with him getting a scholarship to play ball @ SC. Usually wealthy people make donations to the school, start a scholarship for under privledged students or something. P did nothing. Denzel had lights put up so the football team could play @ night because it was too hot to watch his sons game in the afternoon. Denzel also contributed in other area. He still does so even after his son graduated Morehouse. That being said, I was making a point that if this is P, I can believe it. I know Romeo has some basketball skills and he deserves his scholarship rightfully so. Usually rich parents kick in somewhere.
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Also, I always wanted to know how much Master P paid Suge Knight to let Snoop out of his contract to come over to No Limit Records. Snoop did only one CD with them then he was ghost. Snoop looked so pissed like he was being tossed around and traded like Supahead. You could tell by Snoop's demeanor that he didn't like being with No Limit. The album wasn't the usual Snoop Dog.
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That CD was horrible, Im so glad that he bounced back. I actually liked the 504 sounds when they first came on, esp Mystikal .....please do not throw virtual tomatoes at me LOL(from TX wanted to support all of them) but after a while it all sounded the same. Weezy has managed to stay relevant through all of the changes. Everyone else is hit or miss IMO.
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No tomatoes...I totally agree. The 504 sounds were bumpin' back in the day. 504 Boyz and Master P's CDs stayed playing in my dorm room.
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@MochaMom about the tomatoes, I was referring to my mention of Mystikal as my fave out of the bunch .
I think we all were saying 'unnnhhhh.... nah nah nah nah' and The Block is Hot, during that time LOL
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Ouch...I think I just saw a tomato flying your way. LOL!
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what in da world is this on...the side...of my fa.....HEY???? stop that!!!
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The No Limit producers "Beats by the Pound" got disgruntled with the money they were making and jetted. Of course, all the good beats jetted with them.
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Yeah, I saw Manny Fresh in aninterview and he said that in so many words. All that"stuntin" Baby does and he doesn't like to pay people. He owed Jacob the Jeweler before too.
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In an issue of a rap magazine I read after the deal was signed in 98 or 99 I think, Snoop said that Master P paid out "a cool million". Snoop went on to say that he did not have any money in the bank and P was the only one approaching him with offers (because of Suge's bad reputation for intimidation). In the same article, Snoop said P purchased him a house and helped him financially to take care of debts. I think Snoop left because the label was having lots of internal issues (jail,money,etc).
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I'll go with BirdMan ...
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OT: Blair Underwood's Mystery Novel Casanegra
This fictional book is suppose to be about an "struggling"/"sexy" actor who used to be a gigolo.
Hmmmm....I wonder what motivated him to write about this subject matter?
Blair's quote from Jet Magazine....
"I've seen a lot of people who are on these pages. In Hollywood, the reality is you don't have to make up anything. You just have to change the names to protect the guilty," he laughs.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_5_112/ai_n20510872
Uhh...Blair, you just talked your a$$ into a blind item.Next thing you know some former sugar daddy may start writing some novels.
BI:BLACK ACTOR WAS KEPT MAN TO RICH SUGAR DADDY
"Despite being homophobic in public, this same actor was allegedly a 'kept man,' back in the day. His benefactor was a black (high powered) male executive who was employed at a Fortune 500 company.
This sugar daddy financed his career by paying for his acting classes, wardrobe, etc."
Btw,in that same Jet article he's desribed as an "best selling" author from the book "Before I Got Here", a collection of stories and anecdotes from parents speaking to the existence of a child's soul prior to birth.
Book excerpts...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19745258/
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I have heard that Blair Underwood is a notorious wife beater. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?
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Vanity I heard the same thing butI'm not too sure if it is true or not. Good day to everyone!
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OT: The 1999 movie 8mm
He also dons a leather mask on ocassion and thinks of himself as the ultimate slave master as he barks out orders while slapping women around.
Someone brought up the old BI: "Magic & Madness" in which it says the following..."He also dons a leather mask on ocassion and thinks of himself as the ultimate slave master as he barks out orders while slapping women around.Foreplay consists of forced sex (rape) videos.".This reminded me of this flick with Nicolas Cage,in which his character is an Private I.He has to infiltrate an underground porn ring catering to rape/murder fetishes these videos had to be specifically requested along with a fat wad of cash to match.With the past "Magic & Madness" BI, obviously there is some truth to these fetishes.
James Gandolfini & Joaquin Phoenix are in this flick also.
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Great movie!
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this sounds similar to a BI we had last year about a frontin HH artist. not the scott storch one, but the other one about how their most recent album didnt do well.
anyhow my guess is bussa bust
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Camron, Lil Wayne, Baby, JaRule, or Fat Joe
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I dont know why my post went waaaaay up there but....
I noticed that Myra started this post by mentiong hip-hop then went on to talk about the richest rappers. Then she went back to saying "this hip-hop star".
To be a Hip-hop star, you don't neccesarily have to be a rapper, so this could be Damon Dash who attempted to become a mogul with so many side ventures aside from the Roc-A-Fella label such as Roc La Familia label, State Property label, Pro-Keds shoes, RocaWear clothes, Dame Dash clothes, Damon Dash watches, White House clothes, State Property clothes, Damon Dash films, Damon Dash music group AND having most of them fail or go belly-up...I'll take Damon Dash for $500!
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I think this is Damon Dash, he has totally fallen off. Plus I remember he was dating an Asian Chick a while back
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Also, keep in mind the BI stated this person had fronted business deals that went belly up. A run down of some of the popular guesses:
Damon Dash - My how the mighty have fallen! I listed above everything he has or once had. Once Jay left him alone, he could no longer swim to stay above water.
Master P - Had No Limit, No Limit films, Percy Miller clothing, No Limit clothing, the Master P doll (LOL) and other small business moves. But what else has he owned?
Cam'ron- Has a successful liquor store in Harlem which he's been running for several years now. But his liquor, Sizzurp, hasn't caught on nationally like his popularity. What other side deals does he have besides Diplomat Records, Sizzurp, and the liquor store?
Jim Jones - He's the A&R at Warner and CEO of Diplomat Records. He just signed a deal with Sony. Him and his mom have a clothing line called Gnostic and thats about it. What other businesses does he have?
Birdman - Has a shoeline (Birdman's) with Lugz. Besides that and his record label, what else does he have?
Jeezy - Has his clothing line 8732 and his record label USDA. What other businesses has he fronted?
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These rappers are dependantg upon their celeb status and populairty to sell their other ventures.If they fall off and are not as popular ,chances are many if not all of those business ventures will fly by the way side!
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Master P
Could be and where is his brother Silk the Shocker this man used to be popular and just disappeared. I thought I saw another site state that his brother had a serious health condition and had to leave because he couldn't afford it.
Camron
Good Guess because he owned a pink RANGE ROVER and tried to sell it on EBAY. Then showed up on YouTube beside a small pool but wouldn't show the house or nothing. Maybe he's running from someone.
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Thank story of that child prostitute on the first page has me in tears. So sad, people protect and watch your children.
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As a survivor of sexual abuse as a child every time I hear these stories it just makes me sick to my stomach. I wish that there was a law that gave the maximum sentence across the board to anyone who sleeps with or pimps out these young people.
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@True,
Sorry to hear about your childhood. I too wish they could lock away the sick people who hurt kids and never let them out.
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Thank you.
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Or dis"member" them at least...a dig, "just" remove their sexual organs...sick f****
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Once upon a time, these offenses were handled "unofficially", if you catch my drift. The maximum sentence was often given out. At the very least, the creep got a beatdown they would never forget. I don't encourage vigilantism, but sometimes, things should be handled "unofficially".
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I dont encourage it either but uhm......yeah all that.
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Yes,Do you all remember Mr. Freeman the man who sexually assaulted Maya Angelou as a child? He was kicked to death by unknown assailants one night in St.Louis.I don't agree with the brutality of the death(or the rape of an innocent child), but I understand those faceless individuals rage against this sicko and he should have waited until her mom came home from clubbing. Child abusers are scum with a Capital "S"!
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I guess I'll give my 2¢ and more. Here goes:
* Hip-hop star who tours: we can NOT the aforementioned moguls Dame (ahem... but wut concert is he going to??? When he was in the music scene on Roc-A-Fella he made enough money... more than enough to afford a pricier car than a camry), Irv (his house is paid off, so he's a little smarter than most... made sure his family will ALWAYS have a place to stay... also, he only needed to hold $ from Jah cuz the feds froze his accounts), and Baby. Because of the Kimora connection Baby would be a good guess but Weezy is making beaucoup $ for their label so I doubt (much to the dismay of the many Baby/Weezy haters) he's driving around in a Camry.
* I'm inferring from the blind item that the person faded outta the limelight, but recently (reread the last paragraph) got back in it, now needing to keep up appearances again.--> Hmmm, maybe Nelly? {SIDEBAR: Where in the hell is the St. Lunatics? Lawd I miss me some Murphy Lee}
* This person probably hangs w/ Diddy & Jay, not so much Fiddy.
* The person "fronted" seemingly lucrative businesses that didn't do so well "behind closed doors". This means that their name was probably on something that consumers like you & I most likely know about but we didn't know the business wasn't doing so well. Hell this part could refer to anyone who had a product out that they put their face/ name on (I.e. Eminem's clothing line, Snoop's clothing line, Nelly fronted for Applebottoms, Lil Jon fronted Crunk Juice, the list goes on)
* The more I think about it the more I'm baffled... think, people, think!
**sighs missing the days when wrong guesses were promptly 'notted' by Paris and I could get some closure on these dang on items**
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@ reference to Murphy Lee, just as CUTE as he wanna be!
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I use to work for Apple Bottoms better known as "Check Group" As far as i know Nelly is still fronting for Apple Botoms. That's Lawrance Jemals baby. He loves Nelly and he love AB. So i doubt its him. In addition the kids line is doing well and also the accesories/lounge wear.
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So I'm gonna go w Nelly. I dunno about the Asian jump off but I'm noticing him w/o his former posse the St. Lunatics... who wears Applebottoms? They're so tacky they've earned a spot on my fashion sh*t list along w/ Baby Phat & Roca Wear... he just came back on the scene... yes he hangs with Diddy & Jay. Remember that pic of him, Jay, Diddy, and Fiddy @ that Mayweather fight. Actin like they was all best friends & what not. This is my guess until someone throws a better one out there.
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Hmmmmmmmm another interesting point, to make me thin and rethink my guess.
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I think that's GREAT what janet did for her friend and all but I still can't respect her after what she did to her child sorry but I can't......
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Good morning:
I don't think it's DAME becuase he was once on Jay's level, heck he helped him get there. So I am thinking maybe NAS?? Camron is also a good guess.
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Good morning PR Fam!!
Well I see that this BI has been solved, thanks to Trinity and Ms Sable. I would have guessed Master P as well, but you guys are GOOD!!
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Hi Guys,
WHEW!! I just finished reading all of the stuff I missed in the thread from yesterday. I must say that was one of the most explosive days on PR ever. So much info was dropped I almost couldn't take it. Basically no celebrity secrets are safe. Everyone is being exposed and I LOVE IT!!!
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I just finished reading the blind items comments from yesterday on the last blind item (go to the bottom half of the thread) and all I can say is that yesterday was HOT!!! I can barely get up from this computer and go to work!! If I was a celeb...I would be scaaaaared!!! LOL Skeleton bones are just flying out the closet!!!
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I'm printing it now. It's like a book.
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Master P is married and has been with his wife for years. No Asian jump off for him. Dame isn't hurting. He used to own Rock with Jigga. He sold his shares to Jay so he should be straight. I'm going with Baby from Cash Money. ALL their videos have hot whips in them
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Since when does being married or being with someone for years prevent a man from having a jumpoff???????? Surely you jest with that statement if a man is a cheater, then he will cheat on his wife, his girlfriend and have more than one jumpoff.
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Darling, P has Asian and White jumpoffs. Just because a man is married doesn't mean he's faithful, especially in entertainment.
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Hey Sable, what you say is so true and it also doesn't stop them from being on the DL and being just straight freaks!
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Favorite Master P quote:
"You don't have to win all the time. You just have to win more than you loose."
Regardless of his financial standing, and I never loved him as a rapper, I love that quote.
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I've never heard that quote but I love it also!!
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Long time lurker....Love this site....yesterday I felt like an addict as I could not get enough....
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I've rode Greyhound before, and heck, I'm driving a Mailibu, so I can't say too much.
But, I do want to know who is using the Greyhound for their USA rap tour. I understand charter bus, which is commmon, but claiming to bling, yet having to compete for a good seat on Greyhound bus with the constant 'Out of Order' sign on the bathroom door is another story.
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LMAO at the 'Out of Order' sign on the door.
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This BI got me lost...Don't think it's Master P not for nothing I'm pretty sure that he would be noticed riding on a Greyhound bus.. Besides he had a pretty large entourage that traveled with him and the BI states HIP HOP STAR riding on bus not HIP HOP STAR and crew. Also it stated "couldn't even afford to lease luxury cars for a day, instead, he contacted local drug ballers and arranged to feature their fancy, customized whips in the video." This sounds like a east coast rapper at best....
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I’m gonna need a minute so bare with me, I miss Y'ALL.
Master P has a show with his son called I think Uncle P and it's been on TV for a while. I hope he's getting at least $12.15. Some of the worst acting I have seen since Bey in Dream Girls.
On the BI I was leaning towards Baby. I think he is spent out.
Snoops house on his show had to be rented or staged. I just saw a repeat episode of Cribs and the house that he showed looked nothing like the show house. IMO the show as a whole was just too fluffed and fake. I’m not going to say anything bad about his kids and “the wife” that never sleeps.
HHHHEEEEYYYYYY Everybody!!! Gooood Morning. Please forgive me if I forget anyone cause the Fam has gotten entirely toooo big and I need to say Hello. Paris, Myra, CAT, I NEED YOU TO RAP (Prince, Alphabet Street), Cat4everrr hey girl. The Artist Formerly known as Bullrida (what the hell, I’ve been gone about 2 wks and look what you have done, we’ve gotta talk shugga), BEEUUUUUUU, NTK, Ms. GS, Coco, eyeonu2, Anon 1, 2, 3 & 4, Love, Peace and Soooul Train, BC272 (beautiful job on the write ups), PHV, SDiva, sunshine (you brighten my life, Babyface), Nubian, Ms. Coleman, Mr. Charles (ooops, new name The Mayor), Lina B, GoldenG, Lioness, TrinTrin, Ms. Rae, Deanna, Amen to BlessedWoman, Sheknows, Hidoll, Myra's BFF, CelebG, ATLP, ALL OF THE NEW NAMES, the lurkers (Big Deb), don’t ask me where Guts is with his triflin self and HARPO, WHO DAT NEW FELLA DARE CALLED GEPS? How many strands of hair did you say Ki-Ki had? Lawd have mercy. I just caught up on about two weeks of reading. The last 2 days have been OFFF DA HOOOOKKKK!!!!! OMG!!!! I just need to insert one comment and if y'all did not think this was funny I really don't give a darn:
snuggapuff wrote:
Aren’t all lesbians carpet munches well that’s nasty ugh and she’s always kissing her kids on the mouth…just nasty
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4/22/2008 12:01 AM WeHo Hills wrote:
So would penis-covered mouth be okay for her kids?
Homophobia is not cool.
WeHo Hills there were lots of comments that should have received Gold Medals but this response allows you to hang with me any day.
Some of y'all need to stop fronting. Ice Tea with lemon, sweet tea, hot and cold coffee, sugar, no sugar, Peach fanta, cran grape, strawberry, pound cake that's nice and all but, GEPS, I’ve got what you need shugga. Now everybody bring whatever chaser you’ve mentioned and I will turn them into GRANDMARITAS w/without sugar. Oh, I’m the only one? Let’s keep it real.
Did anyone hear about the new drug that's hitting the internet highway? Well I heard if taken in large doses it can cause a terrible addiction.
It's called PANACHE!!!!! THEY TRIED TO MAKE ME GO TO REHAB AND I SAID (you sing).....
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and I said NO NO NO!!!
Hey Grandma x2 missed ya!! bunches!
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Grandma ! How's my nana ? How have you been ? But, yeah as you can see A LOT has been happening around PanacheVille. Me Oh My...
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I think theez is on to me. I tried to send you a message and I got a crazy reply.
I'M GOOOD!!! I'm glad not to see another airport for a while. Anyway, I was trying to complete my 10,000 steps program when I came across GEPS. I had to turn the machine off and grab my heart.
Again a special Hello to allll of the new posters.
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Hey Grandma!! You forgot about me huh? Well it's okay, I'm just gonna go in the corner in cry! :O(
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How can I forget you when I plan to sing in the back ground on the "hit" that you are suppose to be writing? Evidently you and Guts have the same mental block going on.
Let's start with this
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby (C flat)
Don't go in that corner!!! You know that's where Guts use to play with his "broken toy".
You been quite, where have you been? LURK, lurk, LURK, lurk....
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Hey Grandma, I was playing the background scene for a minute...But, I'm slowing coming back on the scene. I haven't heard from guts lately...but let him know my office hours are from 9 to 5....LOL
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Hey now, you know we got to get this money rolling. I've been practicing my background vocals as well
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Rida I use to be a saprano (no association to Tony), now I'm an alto so you know what that means. What is our background attire? We don't want to out shine the fellas.
I can really be corny sometimes.
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I'm struggling to hold on to my Soprano association, not sure about our attire, I was thinking about going over to the local goodwill a picking up some new gear, nothing too flashy though
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I thought the word was "fishy". Goodwill is okay with me until the funds start rolling in. You know Soulful and Guts are broke.
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Hey Rida! (well formally known as) All is good in sunny LA! I've been busy working on a few projects..How have you been? I heard the weather was nice there over the weekend
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Good to hear you've been keeping busy, have you been working on our joint adventure? I think I got myself and Grandma x2 a two step together
The weather here has actually been awesome for about 2 weeks now. Too bad next week it's supposed to go back to the crapper
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Hey Grandma2X, thanks for the shout.
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ROFLMAO, ROFLMAO, ROFLMAO @ Grandma2x.
Thank you for this morning wake up laugh, I truly needed it and thank you for the shout out. Your presence was missed.
Trust me, we all need to be saying, Yes, Yes, Yes to PR Rehab!!! Whew!
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Morning Blessed, yeas I am glad to hear from Grandma. She is so funny and full of life.
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Good Morning SheKnows,How's it going for you?
I needed a laugh after yesterday's bombs. But will have to lurk for a minute as I try to get some work done.
You know I never did get your email. LOL
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Hey Blessed, Girl Trust me I haven't forgot about you. But, Honestly I have been SO into these Posts, working, and trying to meet deadlines. I just haven't got to it. However, after I leave the salon later. I will do so... Wait until you see what I'm sending you (LOL)...
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LOL! I needed a good laugh today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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glad to see you back on the scene!!!
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Welcome back Grandma Deuce, I feel you on not wanting to see another airport
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Pinapple Fanta/shierbert....we can add that to the list. I can't do the no name vodka.
I should have a really nice summer drink list.
Thanks LinaB
IN-FOR-MA-TION
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Sheeeee's back!
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Hey M&M. I'll be gone again next week. This catching up stuff is for the birds.
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Aww shucks. I love your posts. They keep me in stitches! Hurry back!
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Hey Grandma! MISSED YOU TOO MUCH! Bring on your drinks!
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and I am telllllinnnn you, Im not go....innnn.....No no no....
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Hey Grandma squared,
I'm so glad I popped in and saw your post. Glad you liked it!
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It's Fat Joe
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what about Nelly? i heard he is kicking it with this Asian chick from here in ATL....the one whom he was rumored to be cheating on Ashanti with
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Nelly is very rich and he's cheating on Ashanti with women in every city.
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Morning Gorgeous, The new posters are dropping some bombs! Umph,Umph,Umph
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Hi Sable,
You would think that in this day with so many diseases and things going around, Nelly and some of these others would slow their roll, but sad for Ashanti, but she had to know what she was getting into.
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I don't feel sorry for her.
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Yesterday someone mentioned writing her songs. Let's remember a verse from the one that made her famous. I wish I was this damn creative.
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby
Baby I love you
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby
I love it when I hear your name
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby
Baby I love you
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby
Baby, Baby, Baby,
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby
Woooooowwww (clap, clap). Now if she did not save her money after this display of creativity shame on her. Can you imagine the conversation held for those few minutes when her mouth is empty?
I did not mean that the way it sounds she was drinking iced T or a fanta.
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby
Baby I love you
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LMAO!
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Grandma, You ain't never lied. I HATED that song and it actually was in heavy rotation for awhile. I was like please play something else. That was just horrible and the video made me yawn as well. Hell, she makes me yawn too.
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Welcome back, Grandma 2X...
Listening to Ashanti brings tears to my eyes. And not in a good way.
Remember how J.Anthony Brown used to "murder a hit?" I heard Ashanti on an Xmas special, and she absolutely murdered the carol she was moaning to. I haven't been able to take her voice since then.
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If you scroll down to the bottom, you will see the picture of the "STRIPPER PRECIOUS" whom claims she is/had NELLY's baby....OMG
http://www.missxpose.com/?cat=50
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HeyGRANDMA 2X,where ya been hiding at ?lol Glad to see ya back with ya crazy sense of humor,and Ill take one of them grn=anmaritas you mentioned with a double shot of that OHWEE!lol
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I'm gonna jump down turn around pick a pale of cottn'.... I couldn't play with y'all. I had to love my job again for a minute. NOW IT'S BACK TO MY ADDICTION.
A while ago someone was discussing New Birth with Soul Train, I have the best of and I wondered if they got paid for Biggie sampling the music from one of their songs. Of couse the only part I know in Bigs song is Ladies grab your ^%&$ if you love big Papa. Help me muscial people....
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Hey Grandma2x, I miss you when you're not on the board. You and BlessedWoman always give me a musical soundtrack for the day. And just because you referenced my favorite movie, The Color Purple, with your Harpo comment above, you are officially my favorite poster of the day!
That Biggie song was "Player's Anthem" by Jr. Mafia.
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Thank You Peaches. And now I can't get the song out of my head, I'm headed to the Lyric sight for this one.
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The New Birth is a band who's music stands the test of time. .
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i was looking online at business ventures of Nelly, and i found this bit of info, it even mentioned some "exotic cars" that he had/has. Just a thought:
Nelly was part of a clothing line created with cousin Yomi Martin called Vokal. Vokal was actually a prototype line started by another St. Louis businessman. Nelly and his crew have often had its logo featured prominently on their clothing in music videos and public appearances. Vokal, in its earliest stages can be seen on various people in Nelly's video for "Country Grammar", including the small children dancing. What once started as a means of funds and support for the St. Lunatics, the line later grew into a million-dollar business venture for Nelly years later. The line has since slowed down and can now mainly be found on the Internet. More recently, Yomi Martin has said that Vokal will make a full launch once again near the end of 2007.
He also has a clothing line for women called "Apple Bottoms", which has gained national notoriety and success for Nelly with millions in sales and a successful year in 2006.
Nelly is also a co-sponsor of the non-carbonated sports energy drink, Pimp Juice. Nelly is also part owner of the NBA expansion team Charlotte Bobcats with B.E.T. founder Robert L. Johnson and NBA legend Michael Jordan.
Two of Nelly's songs were featured in General Motors different commercials that premiered during Super Bowl XLI. The songs were E.I. and Hot In Herre. The commercials are now regularly played.
Nelly also sponsors a St. Louis area AAU basketball team called the Derrty Ballers.
Nelly has amassed a large collection of cars, including a Rolls Royce Phantom, Bentley Continental Gt, Ferrari 360, and a Lamborghini Murcielago.
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Hmmm interesting.Does he still own these vehicles ,and how well did Apple Bottoms do in 2007.I wonder!!
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Hello All,
You guys are making a convencing argument about Master P. However, my first thought was Scott Storch.
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Ohhhh, yeah that's a good guess. He is broke. Didn't he try to make off with some of Joe "Girls Gone Wild" Francis' mad money when he crashed at his house? Didn't he cry and beg him not to call the cops? Yeah, throw his name in the mix.
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Longtime lurker..I'm gonna have to go w Camron on this one.
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Thank you somebody!
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Honestly, what is "country" anyway? IMO, I've met some of the most country folks ever in D.C., Chicago, and L.A.
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Good Morning T.
Hey, hey, hey. There are country people everywhere. Love them or leave them. Don't talk about DC Scorpio will come out of the wood work on you. I only run into country people when I'm not at home. Think about it.
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Dont think it's Master P, couldnt he dip into Romeo's Disney Money??
Cant see Dame Dash ever taking the Greyhound & staying at a motel. He is way too arrogant. Dont think he is that broke that he couldnt at least afford a coach plane ticket.
Dont think Jim Jones. Isnt he a Director for A&R at Warner?? I think he got/gets a million dollar salary for that position- not sure why he got the job though. Lyor Cohen gave it to him for some reason.
Jah Rule hasnt reached rock bottom status like that yet.
I'm guessing Baby from Cash money. He could travel incognito and is not as recognizable as everyone else.
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O/T: I am watching the Trumpet Awards, which I love because they recognize people for doing good deeds instead of talent and beauty.
Angie Stone sung a song that she duets on her CD with Pauletta Washington called, Happy Being Me, and it is a beautifully positive song. I just wish she really felt that way and wasnt buying young guys affection, also Pauletta doesnt sound half bad either. I heard Denzel wants to see her start up the singing career that she gave up in order to be his wife.
Peabo Bryson just sang a beautiful song called Heavenly, which he still sounds the same, but I couldnt remember if he was gay, bi or whatever we discussed about him.
Melvin Williams from the Williams Brothers re-did Jesus Is Love originally done by The Commodores, but Melvin did his thing also. I'm kind of wondering with all those Williams Brothers, is there any dirt on them, because they were one of my favorite traditional gospel groups.
Samuel L. Jackson & LaTanya Richardson did a really nice job hosting.
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Aww man! I missed it! Blessed, do you think they will do a rebroadcast of the show?
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This is the 3rd time they've shown it, and I enjoy it more each time. That Angie Stone sone is on point. TV1 always plays things over and over again just like BET.
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Thanks! I have been watching A&E and WE channel more lately.
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My Mom says that they are always in our little area of NC from time to time.....visiting some of the extra curricular ladies. That is as dirty as it gets.
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Hidoll said yesterday - So since today is earth day what did you do to help save the earth?
I'm really sorry I did nothing Hidoll. I used 150 sheets of paper to print the rest of the P Report that I did not finish reading and just printed off another 39 pages from yesterday to read during lunch. "Information" was still being shared last night. I FEEL SOOOO ASHAMED.
The replacement word for Gossip is - IN-FOR-MA-TION
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Just saw post from Trinity re: Sable about Master P. Ok, so now I think it could be him!
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My guess is Fat Joe. He is a jealous frontin' hater who needs to stop dropping the n-bomb in his songs since he won't even claim black which he is!!!!
Whew, glad I got that off my chest.
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Good morning S Epatha Lurkerson, I did not forget about you intentionally.
There are soooo many people posting. I would love to know the number of lurkers.
I didn't know Joe was black. He and Pun always screamed PUERTO RICO HOOOOO.
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Hey G2X! This site is getting plenty of traffic, huh?
My hubby is Puerto Rican and he'd be the first to tell you Puerto Rican ain't a race. He understands why some don't want to choose because they, generally speaking, are very mixed and can relate to all aspects of their culture. But why claim everything about black culture EXCEPT actually being black? Only Eminem can do that! LOL Fatty knows good and damn well he has a lot of black in him! Hell, he chose to RAP! Name it and claim it! He is a black man.
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Name it and claim it!!
AMEN
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Afternoon Lurkeson, Girl I always said that was an African American nose (LOL).
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Hey there. Girl, you know it. Negroid!
I hate that all these divide and conquer tactics have worked so successfully. So many people running around the planet are black and don't know it or don't wanna believe it. I look at Pacific Islanders, Indians (both American and in India), Aborigines, the list goes on and on. There's only one way on God's green earth you acquire that much melanin: DNA, 'Dem Negro Ancestors!!!
Lemme stop. Getting fired up. And I'm all off topic to boot!
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Is there room on your soapbox for one more? Don't get me started on those kinky haired Jews, Itals, Spaniards, etc.
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Good morning BI Crew!! (Well at least it's still morning in L.A.) I don't think its Master P...He doesn't floss like that...and when has he performed? I think we gotta think a lil on this one...Dame may be envious of Jay but Dame has paper...Busta is a good guess...He has or had a fleet of cars and he's always out on the road performing....
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Hi Grandma. Who is Scorpio?
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Sssshhhhh, don't say that name tooo loud. She's a poster that drops by every now and then from DC. I'm from the area also but now down in the QueenCity. Now lets talk country, beautiful but country.
Scorpio I've got a GoGo fix for you to keep you calmed down shugga come and get it.
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There are too many suspects for this BI! Don't all rap stars front like they have millions, even when their first single drops? Nobody is balling outta control right out the gate unless they've already got money. It's ridiculous.
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Very true...most artists spend their advance on whips, and bling and tricking on groupies...So they are always trying to play catch up so they can pay back the label...Just another way to keep these "hip hop stars" indebted to the label...
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So true! They be fronting all these Swarvoski Crystals around their necks and their grandma's brooches in their ears. I hope the youth don't believe that they are real diamonds.
I believe Gorgeous answered this bi. It's Master P
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Swarvoski Crystals and Grandma's brooches...LOL!!!!
I saw an interview with Choppa (Making the Band) and in it he was saying that although he was no longer with Puffy, he learned a lot from him. Then he told a story about one time when the band was still together, they were about to go into a party or a red carpet, someplace where they would be seen, and Puff said, I left my earring. So he had somebody run and find of the big fake ones you find at the Korean Beauty Supply store, until somebody could go to the hotel and get the real one. Choppa said, Puff was like, you gotta keep that image correct. I believed the story because the industry is all about image. Of course, despite his large child support checks he doles out monthly and his B-list status, Puffy is not broke and can afford his bling. Too many other artists aren't thinking about this and are trying to keep up with people like him when their money is far below.
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facepainter ,no you didnt say they are "frontin with their grandma's brooch in their ear"! Girl ya d*amn near made me spit out the chai I was sipping on,lol
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Hey BI Crew! I read this site daily and rarely comment. But I just want to say thanks to the rest of the crew who do comment. I have learned a lot from the site. Grandma2X you are right this site is so addicting. Need to read documents, instead I reading comments on the site.(LOL)
Off topic: I see were mainstream media are starting to speak out about Star Jones & Al divorce. But we all know who scooped it first (Paris & Myra) and the rest of the panache scholars.
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Stopping through on lunch and someone mentioned the Jewish mentatlity on money. Want to broaden the perspective on that if it is ok with you all. I work for a company that matches political causes with financial backing and it brings together a mixture from the entertainment world, the wealthy, the mega wealthy and the sports world.
Bottom line the Jewish culture preaches financial acumen as a part of their repsonsibilities under the Jewish Faith. In order to help the Jewish community world wide, evey Jewish family must grow and pass on their wealth for the next generation. Jobs must be secured in every industry to continue to invest in the Jewish culture and to never be shut out by any other group claiming superiority.
Bottom line the cultures that are doing well financially put as much emphasis on finances as they do on their religion. And they preach owning your own business and working with your "kind" to keep it in the family. We can look at Asians (including India), Africans and Jews to see how this principle is effective. Imagine what African Americans could do if we stopped fronting with bling, bags, rims and designer labels. The CEO of my corporation wears the same 3 suits over a 5 day work week, he brings his lunch to work, he drives a 2000 Mercedes station wagon, he wears a timex watch and gets his shoes at JcPenneys.
He is a mutlimillionaire and has been for the past 30 years. When we get our company bonus he asks, who wants stock and who wants cash? We can tell who takes cash because they come to work sporting a luxury item and then start hollering broke within 2 months of the bonus. Those of us who take the stock make a game out of spotting who did what with their bonus money!
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you ain't said nothing but the truth and i agree 100 percent
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I am also with you 100%. And your CEO is not the only one that lives his life with 3 suits and shops a JCP and drives an old/older car.
The mouse that does not show his cheese always has cheese.
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lol! I like that G2x, can I steal it from you?
Favorite G2x quote:
"The mouse that does not show his cheese always has cheese."
I will put it up there with:
"The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room."
and
"You don't have always have to win. You just need to win more than you loose."
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As long as you share the cheese (with me).
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I agree 100%. Also, the real WEALTHY people like the Rothchilds, Hearsts,Rockefellers, and some more I don't feel like listing don't go around bragging, blinging, and flossing ?? Most of those rappers are what is called "hood rich". Their music is aimed at the ghetto and those with low incomes, because they're the ones who will be impressed.
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The people you just named need a new word besides wealthy to describe the amount of money they have. They own stock in the Federal Reserve, and buy up media outlets to make sure no one talks about the amount of money they have. I think the Forbes Richest list is extremely incomplete...
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Hi PinkSilk, So true and that ain't all.
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And that is one reason that Jews are technically a "minority" in American, but you will never here there refer to themselves as such.
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Wow! Good info...I grew up in a jewish neighborhood..Yes I am black, African American...and I agree totally, Jewish are taught that education is important, and well as investing and securing his or her future. I have learned from my jewish friends that bling means nothing and wealth is the name of the game. I don't have rims, or a kicking sound system in my car(s). But I do own real estate, and my portfolio is looking pretty decent these days despite the economy....We as a minority need to stop pointing the finger at someone else and start taking responsibility for our own actions....Okay I'm getting off my soapbox now....
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LinaB, That is so true. I am getting a little bit better with my finances since I learned some things.Just trying to make better choices and use wisdom.Also, I too have been guilty of shopping like crazy and not saving or investing. Money has ran through my hands like water. I am not rich but I'm not exactly broke either. But, I am learning to do better.
I heard a woman on Oprah say" WE as African Americans will be sharp as a tack and are living from check to check, and robbing Peter to pay Paul".
She went on to say start investing and saving be wise people. I thought to myself dammit woman do you know me (LOL).
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I just wanted to add something to your comment. I went to predominately Jewish upper middle class school. When they have their Bar Mitzvahs they use to collect stocks, bonds and cash at the age of 13.I have seen first hand how Jewish families teach their children how to accumulate wealth.
Italian friends on mine would tell me that a traditional wedding guests would give the bride a groom envelopes of cash
from each family at the table. They may also get gifts that would furnish the new home of the couple.
Turkish families give the new bride 24k
gold.They also pin money onto the bride at the party.They try to give the couple
a head start in life with the money and
the gold can be used as an asset for a rainy day.
Unfortunately for AA's they have no such "gift giving" in their culture. That is why it is of the utmost importance to teach their children how to make money work for them.Children should be taught how to save and invest.If we don't have the luxury of a big inheritance we have to learn how to manage what we do have.
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very true, I never learned good money management growing up, and I'm not great at it now(getter better, though). If I'd learned it early, I'd be much better off now. Not too late to learn, though...
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alot of the newly weds ( italian, Jewish etc) TEND to spend their own money frivioulously though...
they receive monetary gifts and usually bank on it, save it then pass it on to kin..... that what some folks call OLD MONEY..or
I'll choose my words carefully from here:
East Indian folks tend to be CHEAP... More like petty..... For some reason I respect their hustle though...
but SMH at them for arguing about nickels and dimes at the bank.....
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Well it is the culture to haggle/barter. I can see how an American would consider trying to negotiate as petty however if you travel out of the USA and shop in the foreign markets/neighborhoods you will see that bartering/haggling and negotiating is the norm. It is expected and it is an insult if you don't do it.
So I refuse to think that we "East Indians" are being viewed as petty. I hope it is really a matter of not knowing why we do what it is we do.
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Once upon a time Black folks had a good grip on finances. It was during the segregation days. Black communities thrived, and even when folks couldn't barely read or write, they could add. Black businesses and families were doing well, and if there wasn't a black bank around, they stuffed mattresses or buried bills in the back yard.
Look at what has happened to black farmers? While it has been a systematic effort to destroy them and recapture their land, we, as the families and on the come up, have turned our backs on them. Essentially, what is more valuble than land and its resources? Yet, we'd rather have a new 1/4 to 8.
Part of our problems today stem from our desire to assimilate. We don't feel successful unless we have the trappings of success, and everyone can see that we are doing well. Don't get me wrong, I like nice things too. But, you have to TCB first and foremost. And find other ways to derive self-fulfillment that extend beyond bling, whips and Crys.
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Thank you for your entry. I agree with you. All throughout college I wore a wig because I could not afford the TIME spent in a stylist chair that could be spent in the library. Money is not a factor however it was just too easy to flip my wig cap on. I could care less if the naps underneath my wig was showing. What I care about most was my grades. That said; we--blacks--spend way too much time thinking about what others think of us. I was fortunate, I was a reject in an all black community in Oklahoma City. Everyone was a clone and wore same shrink-to-fit Levi's and penny loafers (dating myself big time). Because I knew no one saw any good in me, I had plenty of time to think about what I thought about my self. We need to think about how we see our self and here is a good start. If the person that is hating on you is not a CEO, millionaire, holistic healer, or a regular ole' human being who has overcome tremendous obstacles and is still able to walk around with a smile on their face...YOU NEED NOT WORRY WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT YOU BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER YOU.
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Read "The Millionaire Mind".
Great book.
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I concur on the book, The Millionaire Mind", also T. Harv's Millionaire Mind Seminar was great as well. 3 day extensive, well worth the money.
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long time lurker, but i just wanted to say that it's prolly Nas since he actually ghostwrote "gettin jiggy with it" and "welcome to miami" by will smith. he should be still getn bread cuz they still play that song, especially overseas. ok going back into lurkmode
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Baby and Lil Wayne are ugly, ignorant and not too bright with money. Didn't Lil Wayne's RR get repossessed and didn't another RR get repossessed a few years back for non-payment? Those idiots lease private jets which are a mint and wear expensive bling and can't pay their car notes. I heard they front at the strip clubs making it rain and are not worth as much money as people think they are, big time fronting. Lil Wayne is in Flav's category for looks and it boggles my mind when women say he is sexy. He is a midget with tats, buck teeth and year old braids, ewww. A lot of rappers are hard on the eyes, Craig Mack, Jay-Z, Diddy, Russell, Flav, Lil Wayne, Baby, and the list goes on and on. Tupac was the best looking rapper.
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You are so right. Tupac was fine. The pic of 50 on the front page is not bad either (he just needs to invest in a ortho-d visit).
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Agreed. Rappers are about the ugliest category of folks I can think of. The best looking one I ever saw was MC Rell. He had a song and video called Life of an Entertainer. He was too damn cute.
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I always thought Ghostface Killah had that sex appeal. Memphis Bleek was hot too
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Ghostface has sexy lips.
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Ghostface is best looking member of wutang to me!
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special ed, LL, Rakim, chuck D, Will smith...oh yeah thats from back in my day....Bingo what happen (hands flinstone stye)
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OK, I'll give you Rakim before he shaved his head. Special ED was cute. Will Smith is pleasant looking. Chuck D, love him to death, never thought he was good looking. But MC Rell was FINE.
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Mmk, yeah I was gonna say Special Ed. I agree on Rakim too, add D- Nice. Old school, people. I used to have a huge crush on Q-Tip as a kid. I liked his looks and voice.
Oh, and Nas. But he's tainted now ; )
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I must be the only person who didnt think Tupac was all that fine ,lol with that earring in his nose, but everyone is entitled to their opinion.I aint mad cha. I will agree that many of these rappers arent goodlooking at all. Groupies dont care how they look because they only see green!$$$$$$
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No cocalatte, you are not the only one.
But I must say that even though LL is questionable, I love how he looked prior to losing his weight, etc. He as fine as hell on In The House.
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Yes LL is fine, Special Ed (which someone mentioned earlier was a cutie, Big Daddy Kane fine chocolate brother, Ghostface Killer, there were a few over the yrs had some looks, even Will Smith was kinda cute minus them big ears!.
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Common! He is handsome....
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Common is handsome,and I loved that he had his own style of rap,and didnt go the route of others just to sell.
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Yes, that well groomed,individuality look suits me just fine.
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I don't like guys with the whole thug image, but Tupac was definitely good-looking.
I know he wrote a lot of poetry, and Quincy Jones said that he used to write his daughter the most beautiful poems.
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Gorgeous Sable,
Can you tell us how you really feel... LOL..I just love You!
By the way everyone. It's official!!!!
Star Jones has filed for divorce from her WIFE!!! after 3 1/2 years of marriage, Mrs & Mrs Reynolds have called it quits....Damn and I thought that one would last....
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Hi darling, waving at Mr. Mayor. Al quite "her" job the day after the marriage for a reason. She was setting herself up to get alimony from Star. Hope Star has photos of Al on his knees or else she's paying some big alimony. Miss girl don't come cheap, heard him and his man schemed big like K-Fed and Star. They plan to live off Star's alimony till they get old and grey. Al can now go back to marching in the gay parades kicking his heels up and twirling his baton. I hear he looks like a Las Vegas showgirl in those parades.
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Hello Gorgeous! Waving at you....You are on fire today aren't you! You and Mr. Mayor are already solving the next BI...LOL...How have you been sweetie?
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Wassup wit you Soulful_Brotha??
How's it going??
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What's up Mr. Mayor! Everything is good out here...How r things in the bay?
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Everything is OK except the weather. It's ugly here..
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Hi soul bro, so good to see you again darling.
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Hey Gorgeous, Tom Joyner and his morning team are always talking about Al Reynolds and Star. RFLMAO at"Al can now go back to marching in the gay parades kicking his heels up and twirling his baton. I hear he looks like a Las Vegas showgirl in those parades." WOW!!!
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Sheknows,
That was classic huh?? People are wondering here at my job, what the hell is he laughing at..LOL LOL
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Hey Mayor Charles, Yes Gorgeous Sable is way funnier than some of the so-called funny women out there today (LOL). She definitely has a way with words. I have seen some of the "Queens of Comedy" who just didn't do it for me.
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Amen....Can you say Mo'Nique??
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Mayor Charles, Great Minds Think Alike. I never thought she was funny in her stand-up routines. Now, I liked her as Nikki on the Parkers. Also, she has major tude and very crass. A actor friend of mine was on the Parkers a few times. He said that the only reason he got the job, was because Monique wanted him (LOL). He said she flirted with him endlessly. Also, one of my friends from college met her in Atlanta and said she signed the autograph but seemed hesitant to do so. Everyone that I know who has come in contact with her says she is soooo LOUD & GHETTOOO.
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Sheknows, She wasn't even funny on the Parkers. At least not to me and speaking of not funny. On the male tip. I have NEVER thought Sinbad or Mark Curry was funny. Does anybody even remember them?? I know the peeps here in the Bay Area know Mark Curry. He's always at Pepper Belly's trying to do comedy.
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I heard Mark Curry is bi, has anyone else ever heard that?
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Sable, I'd heard it but wasnt sure if it was true. But I'd heard it for a minute now.
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Sable I heard that he was gay along time ago. I think Flo (the former know it all gossip queen and friend of the jackson clan) said she saw something involving Mark and another male celebrity. I used to like him when she said those awful words I leaped at the T.V and told her to go finish playing in Neverland with MJ.
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I read that on some other board before that he was a dirty bottom, but don't know how true it is ?
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I haven't heard anything, but he makes my gaydar go "Whoo whoo"! He lapses in and out of that feminine persona to easily and often.
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Mayor Charles, RFLMBAO Whew! Yeah Mark Curry bored me too. Sinbad was okay, but I respect him he wouldn't curse in his acts out of respect for his dad who is a minister.... Just like Will Smith wouldn't go buck on his songs, because of what he promised his grandmother.
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Dirty bottom is bad, the first time I heard that term was when somebody up North told me about that adult star Bobby Blake who is in his 50's living in the ghetto. He's also writing a tell all book. His ugly ass says he's been with a lot of famous men but I hear he's a dirty bottom which means bad hygiene.
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Hey Madison, Yeah that is really bad. Bobby Blake is a hot mess PR did a short piece on him some months ago.
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Why in the hell would other men be sleeping with a man"porn star or not" who is a "dirty bottom",with bad hygeine?They need their d*amn head examined also! I could never figure out why women still slept with that nasty ass slob Ron Jeremy! Large d*ck or not alot of women said he had very bad hygeine also.
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Hedgehog? Because it's one of the easiest ways to get "put on" in the industry. Although, he only works with the 3rd tier chicks...
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Sinbad was ok as a comic ,but he just wasnt raunchy like Eddie in Raw, Chris Rock and the other comics of today! His style of comedy was more family friendly, and bland like Bill Cosby! Mark Curry wasnt that funny to me.
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I attended one of Monique's shows in Feb. while I was in Houston and had a chance to meet her. Some of her material was funny, some was okay. She actually went out of her way to speak and say hello. So I guess it's just different reactions to different people. We all have our good days and bad days.
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Hi M.W., How are you ? That's good you had a pleasant experience with her. And you're right we all have good/bad days. But, some folks are just full of hell and themselves.
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I'm fine, how are you? True, true. Celebs should be really careful because memories leave lasting impressions.
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LMAO @ you Gorgeous Sable....I heard somewhere I am not sure where, but I thought Star had a prenup that stated if they divorced before their 5th year anniversary he wouldn't get a dime??? I know I read that somewhere. Star is an attorney. She should know better.
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Mayor Charles, BY her being an attorney. I hope to God that she has her stuff air tight. It would be a shame if she didn't have the proper documents in place??? You're right she should know better. Please God let her be ready for that Charlatan...
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wink wink. Thanks you, you are cool wit me.
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Hey GPE, You are more than welcome. Your posts are the DL BIBLE for me. I have FAITH in all that you say.
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Oh the visual! Now that's a classic!! ROFLMAO!
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"Al can now go back to marching in the gay parades kicking his heels up and twirling his baton. I hear he looks like a Las Vegas showgirl in those parades."
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Did Star not have Al sign an iron clad prenup? Please say it aint so. As much as I want to believe in love and happily ever after ,in that case it just didnt seem practical.
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I hope so but she was so desperate then to have a MANnnnnn. Her reason for loosing the weight was so she would be thin we she got pregnant (so she said).
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lmao Oh my what a trip! Shes 46 now .I know that she is not still considering having children naturally,thin or not!I thought she had the gastric bypass to lose weight for her health!
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I think she may due to the fact that the divorce papers were filed as.
Entertainment Tonight reports:
Star Jones (46) has filed for divorce from husband of three-and-a-half years Al Reynolds (39). The filing took place on March 26 in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan. Starlet M. Jones versus Al S. Reynolds was marked as an "Uncontested Matrimonial" case by the court and the records were sealed.
In a statement, the former View co-host says, "Several years ago I made an error in judgment by inviting the media into the most intimate area of my life. A month ago I filed for divorce. The dissolution of a marriage is a difficult time in anyone's life that requires privacy with one's thoughts. I have committed myself to handling this situation with dignity and grace and look forward to emerging from this period as a stronger and wiser woman."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/23/star-jones-divorce-shock_n_98182.html
Maybe lawchick and educate us on
"Uncontested Matrimonial"
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"Uncontested" usually means the parties agree that they are going to get a divorce and neither side has any objection to the divorce. However, usually, in a divorce where one or both parties has substantial income, then things are usually not "uncontested." I expect a big fight from Ms. Al since it is rumored that a big bad divorce firm has been hired.
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I can believe this was a set up. Whwn will these people ever learn? The best past of G. Sable prev Al quote was when she said, Al marches hard like he's marching for civil rights. Classically funny as hell!
Ms. Star will eat a lot of crow for this gutter butt foolishness. Her prenup may be airtight but she may have to spend $ to keep him from flaming out immediately so she can try to save face.
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Mr. Mayor, you know you're wrong for that. LOL!
I didn't really think it was last because Al has always screamed "Come taste the rainbow" to me. But I thought maybe she wanted children and was going about it this way.
Her and Terri McMillan should probably start a support group!
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Hey Peaches,
And they should put Jackee in that support group with them...Wouldn't you agree??
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Jackee...oh Most Definitely! And after this tell-all comes out there will plenty of applications to join in there with them!
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Mrs. & Mrs. HHHAAAA!!!!! I believe you when you say "Damm and I thought that one would last". HHHHAAA!!!!
Also in their "contract", didn't it state that Alice only needed to be with her for 1 or 2yrs to get paid?
OT: I looked at Stella the other day because I love the scene when Whoopi is in the hospital. Casssandar, the 3 hundred and 60 degree ho. Did anyone notice when Stella and Delihla(?) walked out of the hotel the guy that says "Welcome to Jamaica ladys" is Terry's ex husband?
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Hahahaha Grandma2x you are hilarious!
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Really??? Now you are going to make me go home and watch it just to see. LOL!
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Shit, a brotha ain't surprised at Star and Al breaking up, my people tell me he screams like a woman in bed. Goddamit, you betta give it to me daddy! That redbone girl Al, acts a fool up in the bed. He not known as a power bottom but a withering bottom. I know Star had to use a strap on with him, that's the only way redbone could a got off wit her.
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Hey GPE, You make me drop my jaw hard everytime you post. Read what I posted to you downlow (LOL).Goddamit, you betta give it to me daddy! RFLMBA
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Wow! You are not painting a good picture...Picasso you are not! LOL..
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Oooo Weeee, that makes me holler! Star the power top and Al the withering bottom! Good goodness!
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I'm almost afraid to ask. What is a "withering bottom"? *cringes*
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LMAO, GEPS means, a bottom is a man on the receiving end of sex, a top is a man on the giving end of sex. LOl
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You all(Ya'll) are killing me (LOL) OMG!!!
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GS, girl I know that, but that "withering" part is what's giving me the heebie jeebies. *shudders* LOL
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Bingo, a withering bottom is a brotha who shakes and vibrates with anticipation of the pipe when it's laid down. Eager for it and I hear Al moves his head side to side face down on the pillow, can't keep still waiting on it. Star gotz to be the top in the marriage and she might have lost the weight because she was too heavy for AL. Since she skinnier, their sex life improved. When the pipe hitz Al, that redbone gal sings a capella like my girl Minnie Riperton, no shit. He be hitting notes, he a noisy bottom.
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Damn, the news just said, she really didnt want to get a divorce but she had to if she was gonna be happy.
She also stated that she shouldnt have invited the media into her personal life on The View, I think thats when they found the picture of him with the diaper. He explained that they'd talked about their past. But I believe her self esteem was low then, now that she's lost the weight, she is getting a lot of attention from straight guys and feels she doesnt need to settle anymore. The news did stress that she was the sole breadwinner since the marriage.
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I think Star knew exactly what she was getting. I heard she created a new def for Bridezilla. Anyhow, if she wanted to keep her marriage and all that other stuff private, she should have slipped off to the justice o'peace and done the darn thing.
Star is not an imbecile. She loved every drop of attention she got for marrying investment banker Al. Throw in all those freebies she got for her wedding which she so graciously whored herself out for when she was on The View, the clock started ticking on this one before she said 'I do.'
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Bingo has passed away. GEPS is the culprit. No need no call in the CSI folks. She was murdered by GEPS' explaination of a "withering bottom".
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and to think I thought a withering bottom was a faded"bottom" queen past "her prime"!lolI learn something new all the time . I dont even want to imagine the visual of Stars hubby screaming in bed,lol
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lol @ "noisy bottom" my goodness. The things I read on this site. I hope that hip-hop gay tell all live up to GEPS stories. you really could write a book GEPS.
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If a female uses a strap on with her male lover, would this not be an indication that he is gay - or at least had gay sex before. I wish somebody would request that, that would be the last request they could ever make to me.
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I heard Jean Claude Von Damme's beautiful ex-wife was using a strap on him before they divorced and he has been seen in the company of trannys.
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Hey GEPS ***waving hello***
The visual just killed me. *DEAD*
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SMH@GEPS *sigh* Al is a withering bottom? Star uses a strap-on!? I'm just trying to get a visual on that one.
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lmao Did you just refer to Star's soon to be ex as a "redone gal"lmao I had to log on today as always to get my usual comedy and tidbits!
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LOL,Charles LOL I think we all thought that it would last. It was just such a fairytale marriage
Wonder what could have went wrong
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Sable you need to stop! You know Gucci Mane is your Boo! And you know you are Plies Bustit Baby! LMAO!!!! *Hoping The Gorgeous One can take a joke*
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Waves @ G. Sable....
Yes,Tupac was the best looking rapper....
I love me some him 12 yrs later.....
I loved the intelligent looking PAC w/ the glasses... Loved that look...
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i meant prolly NOT Nas ... excuse the typo
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ahhh man Im being moderated? did I do something wrong or is this normal? Im sorry, I will be good......
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When that message pops up, one of your words was considered spam, it's all good.
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Thank you. Because I am NO good at being good LOL, thanks again.
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The messages never posted, so are they gone forever?
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A wise man once told me "It's not how much you make, but how much you keep". Exactly one year ago I was homeless. I promised myself that I would never let myself or anyone for that matter drag me down financially, mentally, or physically. I haven't look back since. I don't make much now because I'm still in school(can't wait to graduate in December!) but I only spend 40% of my income. The rest I put in the bank or take care of emergencies. Everytime my friends ask me to do something expensive, I cry B-R-O-K-E! I always tell them that paying my savings account is part of my bill. One last thing for all the celebrities, AIN'T FUTURE IN YOUR FRONTIN!
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Congratulations! That is quite an accomplishment!
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i second your sentiments
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I feel you. My uncle, when I was struggling while in school, asked me a question. He asked "Who is really a millionaire? A person who makes $40K a year without any debt, or a person who makes $1mil a year, but 3 million in debt?" A person who is not indebted to anyone is far better than someone that makes alot of money, yet owe triple or quadruple the amount that he brings in.
When I used to work in NYC, my boy was a producer in the industry and knew alot of these guys. Mind you, this was back in the 90's, but, I saw alot of these rappers in E. Elmhurst, Queens and St. Albans, Queens. My boy would call them "bums", even though they had these 'nice' cars. He explained they are rented or leased cars, while they lived in their momma's basement, and that Slick Rick's fur coats were so fake and phony that even PETA didn't waste their time in protesting him.
I was blown away, because I wasn't from NY, but, now I see that it still carries on today, even when contracts are much better than they were in the 90's.
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meant to say far better off, instead of far better.
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As far as I'm concerned, debt is just another word for slavery. Indebtedness is the devil.
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So, so true. I'm trying my best to be debt free this year.
Almost there.
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If you're determined to get there, you will.
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Indebtedness is slavery.
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you can say THAT again, I wanna be FREE! Oh yeaaaa....
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Congrats for getting back on the right track I'm really happy for you. Do you mind if I ask a couple of questions?
Where were your "friends" when you had no place to live? I notice that your "friends" now ask you to do expensive things. Are these old or new friends? If old, were they asking you to do expensive things when you were down and out and offer to pay? If new, I'm glad you have your priorities straight.
You really do not need to reply. I just hope that you really listen to the questions.
Y'all no I can't stay serious for long so I'm going to quote that old negro spiritual that I sang to a "friend" of mine just Monday and now I have nothing to say to her, her loss.
FRIENDS
HOW MANY OF US HAVE THEM
FRIENDS
ONES WE CAN DEPEND ON (SKIP)
BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER
LET'S BE FRIENDS.
Go to Class baby and don't be late.
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sounds like a great plan......
factor in inflation, greater income disparity and an escalating higher cost of living.... you save and put into a retirement fund to avoid taxes....
I think some people are good at making money, and LOVE to see it grow and not do any thing with it... like a fetish.... it the knowledge that you CAN do something but won't ...
At some point everybody cracks though.
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Good for you .They say experience is the best teacher! Glad that life is better for you,and your wiser because of what you experienced!
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Thanx !1da. Meant to say "AIN'T NO FUTURE IN YOUR FRONTIN". Will be bac later; got a class @1.
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itiswhatisis, good for you, I would like to share. When I was younger, me and a sibling were in 3 car accidents with our parents, over a 10-12 year period, settlements were made but our parents spend all of me and my brother's money and now my mom asks me for money every time I talk to her and she doesn't even need it, all her bills are paid off but she acts like I owe her for having me and gets mad if I buy my godchildren gifts. Keep living under your means and read this month's Essence where u have to show tough love and not give in to guilt when relatives ask for money just because.
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My oldtimers has been acting up.
OT: If anyone is interested Juanita Bynum will be appearing on Divorce Court Thursday and Friday.
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The fact that she's doing that just makes me believe ole Bishop Cheeks (oops Weeks) she trying her best to be Hollyhood (wood). SMDH
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Yea, after reading the comments from the previous thread, ole girl don't have ish she can tell me! Nadda! I thought she was on fiyah when she preached "No More Sheets!" She made ALOT of sense! But like someone said on the other thread, when folks have to tell you to "Watch this, watch this, watch the hell out, cause some false doctrine is NOT too far behind!"
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Hey SouthnDiva, honestly, I don't think anyone with any amount of common sense would listen to anything else this lady says, and take it as a truth.
Poor lady, she may have parlayed her "fame" into something else before the "Tyson and Holyfield beat down she survived".
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Hey Artist, Girl juanita is a trip. I knew that when she was all ober the media print, radio, and television media talking about she was gone be the spokesperson for battered women. Also, she in the media like a few days after it "allegedly" happened. If you got beat the way she said she was, aren't you going to relax and heal from the physical and emotional hurt ?
Her dirt is being revealed slowly but for surely...
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In my best Madea's voice:
What's done in the dark.......
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Hey Granny, your ex and my current, Mr. Harper to you, has a new gig on BET J.
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BBBIIINNNGGOOOOO!!!! That's Grandma to you!!!! I knew there was someone I intentionally left off the shout out this morning. JUST KIDDING!!! Girrrl he was hosting Short Stories on BET. Some of those stories are really good. I'd like to thank Ms. 272002 for washing away my doubts about my man, now we can officially be Old Dirty Woman (ODW) and Baby Harpo. Bingo I will let you be the flower girl (no rose petals, sunflower seeds), you know I would do the same for you sweetie (Teehee).
And yes I am wearing white.
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I haven't watched the others yet, but that Cujo story was off the chain! I was howling.
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Noooooooooooo!!!!!!! Are you serious? What in the world?? Speechless, just speechless. No wonder TD Jakes fell back on this one. He must have known she'd lost it a long time ago.
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Yes, they are now using her as an expert since she is now "officially a battered wife".
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OK that's just taking media whoredom to a new level. Jeez they need to have some class and take care of their business behind closed doors.
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OT: Hey Fam, I just got a email from a friend with pictures of Tia Mowry's wedding attached. She made a beautiful bride!
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Hey SouthnDiva how are you? I wonder how long that's going to last, only cause he looks like he could be in that same parade with Star's wife. mmmmm
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Hey Sis! I am doing okay but tired as hell as I am working on some projects. I hope it lasts for them...but like said, mmmmm, ya never know!
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Awww the art of multitasking. Hope you get done with your projects soon so you can get a little rest.....It would be nice if it lasts..........
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Thanks sis!
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You know a woman's work is never done.
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Hey Diva! I think she's a wonderful woman....Ahh...if more were like her! Joking...How are you babe?
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Hey Soulful! I am doing okay like I mentioned to Rida, tired as hell because I have been pulling late nighters to get a project done and also posting to PR in between times! LOL! You know this site is straight addictive! You are too funny! I have missed you and that sense of humor!
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Well I'm back Diva!! I'm thinking about changing my screen name to the "Fresh Prince of PR" What do you think? LOL...
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Bro, I like it!
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Soul Bro, I love that name, Fresh Prince Of Bel Air, so creative
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LMBAO Whew!
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Ummmmm I didn't notice a request form on my desk asking for approval for that??
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Mayor Charles, You so Crazy ! (LOL) I ain't getting nothing done laughing at my PR family.
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HHHAA!!!! Mr. Mayor, Soulful is always trying to do something he has no business. He never follows instructions.
By the way did you get my request to change my name to Stop Playing or ODW (Old Dirty Woman)?
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Grandma, u just made me laugh and choke on my sweet tea! LOL!
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You need to choke, you forgot the goose, child. Didn't you listen to anything I've said today?
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My bad, Grandma, my bad!! LOL!
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Mr. Mayor I am requesting that I change my screen name from Soulful_brotha To The Fresh Prince of PR. I did not mean to disrespect you or your office in any way....LOL....
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Soulful...I like that name anyway Dude go ahead with..
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Yes I got the request. It was approved!
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Hey Charles, sounds like a reprimand is going to happen! LOL!
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Most Def..!
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Does she look preggers to you too or are my eyes just deceiving me?
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Hey ME! I THOUGHT the SAME thing! I don't think that is ALL dress! Kinda puffy in the front!
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I guess you 'constipate' the marriage first to make sure she can get pregnant, then you have the wedding, then you go on Maury. HAAA!!!
And if anybody shows up to my wedding to Mr. Harper with white on, we are going to fight right in the isle in front of the preacher. Bingo, since you will be the flower girl you can wear white.
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*sucks teeth* *mumbles* She wishes.
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Hey SouthnDiva, I must agree with you (just got the email from my lil sis) she did make a beautiful bride. Her husband....still suspect.
And it may just be my vision, but the dress looks a little poofy in the front????mmmmmm
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Okayyyy! As Tia and Tamera would say on "Sister, Sister!" He is a pretty good actor though, but he does have an "How u Doin Look" about him.
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Wendy is reading Today's BI right now!
She & Charlamagne threw out the name's Master P, Swizz Beat, Fat Joe and Jermaine Dupree. They said it could be any one of them.
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Hey Charles, I am so pissed because I don't hear Wendy where I reside. I use to catch her in SC!
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I'm not sure why you'd want to, but you can hear the show online:WBLS.
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Hey Bingo, actually I was listening for Charlamagne. He used to DJ at a station in Cola SC before Wendy scooped him up and I tend to root for home folks or people that represented my area. Wendy can be a little to much for me at times but hey, she gotta make her ends meet! Thanks for the info!
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There have been two anti-Wendy protests held in front of her station's building. LOL Not a good look. BTW I wonder did your boy have to put out to get his job.
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Whoa! Now you are telling me something! I am not sure and with that said, I will follow what is going on with Wendy from this site like I have been doing! Yikes!
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The station is at fault, why would they let an employee bring her husband to work with her everyday? He made the interns lives unbearable with his constant flirting, being drunk, calling them b's and h's. Then he would bring his boys and they also harassed the girls and none of these deadbeat men were employees of the station. WBLS contributed to the hostile environment and will have to settle big. I don't know if he beat Wendy on the job but I wouldn't doubt it. Ghetto and ignorant. When people are at work, their wives or husbands are usually working at their own job, smh.
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Hey Madison, Right most jobs don't even allow personal visits OR phone calls. As for Wendy her haters have something extra to go on now. She loves to expose who's having an affair and on the DL gives their names. Now, once again Kev's business has been made public.
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Big Kev has not just been banned from the offices of 'BLS, he's been banned from the ENTIRE building. Yes, the Sutton family are going to have to reach deep into their pockets for this fuckery.
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Because hes been moonlighting as her "MAN"ager also! They(WBLS) should have nipped the situation in the bud from the start ,set rules,and demanded that they be followed and maybe they wouldnt have the problemn they now have! This situation with her husband from many accounts is nothing new.Hes rubbed other women at the station the wrong way also!
My opinion about why WBLS didnt say much until this point.Window was the STAR of WBLS, her show brought in ratings,she was #1 in her time slot for quite some time(probably still is) . She made the station money and money talks bullshyt walks in alot of cases! Not saying its right.He was wrong, but WBLS allowed it ,and obviously so did Wendy!
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Didnt mean to refer to call her windows,lol I meant Wendy !
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Wendy lost her insiders. When she was really on fire she stated I don't read those blind items on air anymore because who wants to try and figure them out. They don't provide enough information and I don't have the time for the BI.
Well she has resorted back to reading the BI. Her show is not as hot as it was before she lost her inside info. She has run out of topics and can no longer provide sound advice because everyone would start calling her a hypocrite. Wendy you have a pending case.
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One question: Where is Trev-Hollywood? Avid listener's of the show may have noticed that he has not been around lately. And I have noticed that her guest are a bit D-list these days. And I have noticed that her show is like 80% self promotion these days..... but I still listen.
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Jermaine Dupree....puh-leeze, why would they throw his name out? Isn't he a producer? So s Swizz Beats.
It's obviously Master P
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Birdman written all over it!!! Check out this link.
http://www.whosdatedwho.com/celebrities/people/dating/kimora-lee-simmons.htm
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I agree. I re read this and came to the same conclusion about the Kimora/Asian connection. The rest speaks for itself.
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So I can go back to my original guess, BABY???
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Why is PR entertaining this Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon fauxmance? Is anynone buying that story. Is she a friend of the site now?
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If they're a real couple, I'm Santa Claus.
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LOL!
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OMG!!! Now that's funny.
You're not Sant Claus you are the flower girl.
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If anything, Mariah is just using Nick for sex (to be blunt). I cannot see them seriously as a couple. She's getting her "prowl" on.
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Let me say my say then I gotta step out for a minute. When those rappers are high on that meth, they get freaky as hell and they in to all kind of shit. Married rappers have tried to grope me when they wife ain't looking and they suppose to be straight passing me they digits. RuPaul got a lot of this I heard. But I'm a homo thug, I aint no way like Ru. 3 ways use to mean 2 chicks and a guy, not anymore, 3 dudes gettin on. These rough thug rappers who be puttin gays on blast are my clients. I'm a top man, use your imagination. Be back lata, out.
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Oh goodness, I hear that meth makes you just CRAZY! I can only imagine a person's sex drive! 3 dudes getting it on and all thugged out?! WTH?
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Speaking of RuPaul does anyone remember when the RuPaul show was on and Dennis Rodman gave RuPaul a kiss?
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Yes, I saw it, he did it as if RuPaul was actually a female.
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I'd heard it was the Ecstasy that made these dudes get....shall we say, overly friendly.
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Hi GEPS, I'll be waiting for you to get back, Imma need to know who these receivers are?
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To my knowledge crystal meth has the same effect as X.... When someone indulges in crack and herion sex is the last thing on their mind. Males cannot get aroused. Females can have sex
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You know last weekend, I went to martha's vineyard to visit friends, I read M.'s book a second time when I was in travel mode, it's funny you're talking about meth because she has a story called downlow escort where this guy was a strictly a top and then when he got into meth, he could take the pain of being a bottom because of the effects of the drug made it less painful.
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Yes! That was what was in Myra's book.
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Waving at Deanna, oh, I see you finally read it, remember I was telling you how good it was, excellent debut book from an author. But girl, let me tell you, M. let me read advances for the Ballin series, 5, 6 and 7, not published yet, if you think Ballin 1-4 was fiyah, you ain't seen nothing yet. M. takes it to another level. This is my all time favorite because you never read about a black spy crew. Whoa. Off the chain. I told her, put the stories on the site as a e-book and charge a fee less than a book because Ballin is a fan favorite, Maddie loves it to.
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Waving back to Gorgeous Sable. Yeah, I finally read it late last week.
I can't wait to read the follow-up.
You already read the advances??? Lucky!!
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De,
if you would not mind sharing:
how do you do the bold face type on here?
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Oh, no problem, I'll share.
Type "<" + "b" + ">" altogether with no spaces, then type whatever word(s) you want in bold, then type "<" + "/" + "b" + ">" to close the code. Hope that makes sense.
And if you want to do italics, you would type an "i" instead of a "b" on both ends of the code.
Tip: Be sure to remember to close the code otherwise it will Bold or Italicize everything! LOL! I've made that mistake a few times.
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THANK YOU
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I THANK YOU, TOO.
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then < / b >
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lol...it might be a good idea to leave the coding to the programmers. the rest of the thread has changed now
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Wow, forgot to close the bold that is important.
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Hope this fixes it
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Deanna I read the post where u were speaking about the 1st story in Myra's book. I am assuming you are talking about "Experiments." The cliffhanger shocked me so much, I dropped the book when I read the last line of the story. Mind blower.
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Yes! Experiments! I had to read the end of that story twice to understand that twist at the end. Perfectly written. In my mind I was trying to guess as I read it and it was a mind blower, just as you described.
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Sounds like Myra might need to do a giveaway of her book.
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You got that right, Ballin in my shit. Read 1-3 on this site, read 4 in the book and couldn't put it down. GS, tell Myra I want to read the advances to, pouting.
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So if GEPS is the top, then that means that these rapper/clients are....
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So graphic!! I hope you don't write a book!! LOL....
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Well folks duty calls. I will be back on later. I missed my SouthNDiva. I hope you check in later. You are one person who always takes the time to respond.
Be Good, Look Good, and Do Good
Love somebody...
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So I guess, I dont count.
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Blessed Woman, Of course you count. I sent her a shout out because she wasn't on here earlier. Come on now you know me and you.
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Hey SheKnows! I will be back later myself! Got to feed the angels (hubby and kids) and then back to work! Be Good Family!
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Did you hear about the twin of the young lady from R&B group 702? She passed away this weekend.
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When you mentioned it..online it says kidney failure/cancer? I am sorry to hear that - she was 27 yrs old.
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I hear that sometimes when you are treated for cancer with chemo it wears the kidney out, hence kidney failure. So sad
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My friend JUST told me this, she said it was of kidney failure. Myra and Paris, will you guys confirm this?
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Is this the twin who wasnt in the group.I know Lemisha ( I think is her name) and Irish are sisters and Irish had a twin named Orish (no really thats her name I think)I havent heard anything from 702 in so long .Wow ,sorry to hear it !
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Im crying now for real.....Alicia Keys concert has been cancelled.
Anywho, it's the end of my day now, ttyl.
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Here's some hope Bullrida she's been cleared for Columbus. Her site says ticket holders in both cities (Pittsburgh and Cleveland) may contact the respective venues for instructions and fans with tickets for the Cleveland concert will be able to have them honored at the upcoming show in Columbus, OH. - source aliciakeys.com
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O.K. everyone. Get off Myra for the Camry analogy. For all of you Camry owners, don't be offended. Take it in just, because Myra was simply using it to show the duality of this person's not so glamorous life. BTW, someone gets a prize, because I have just been lifted off of my feet. In all my years I have never heard of or seen Blair show abusive behavior. Never, ever! He might have changed since his brother died tragically in that automobile accident (Lamont Bentley of Moesha), but I've never witnessed any abusive behavior. Maybe he's good at hiding it around......... people that know him very well. LOL!!!!
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Was Lamont Bentley, Blair Underwood's biological brother or do you mean brother as in good friend?
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What up blackthought! Ya'll know what, Chris Stokes is the type of closet queen who will hook ya up with a beat down if u say he gay or bi. Brotha man is the modern day James Cleveland with the perfect ruse, boy band mgr and recruiter. This brotha keeps his wife pregnant to throw folks off track but he loves the fellas and everything ya'll heard is true. U can be in the brotha's presence for a hot minute and he coming on to you, sticking his ashy lips out like he Marilyn Monroe, trying to get his sexy on. He down in real time. His vibe come through loud and clear. He will wink and look at cha sexy and when you say, man are u gay, he balls his fist up, ready to rumble. He ain't proud of who he is. Can't stand the DL types.
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**waving at all the PR folks**
I can't imagine how much torment some of these men are in. I know we had a debate on another thread about what constitutes gay, I don't want to rehash that but...
If you're sleeping with the same sex that does make you gay no matter how much you deny it. If what you say about Chris Stokes is true, then he is gay (and a child molester) but obviously very ashamed of it.
His type is just as dangerous as the DL types who play the thug role when they clearly like sleeping with other men (with or without drugs) but go home to their wives and girlfriends pretending to be 100% hetero and possibly bringing home some HIV/AIDS.
God made us all. It is sad that some people don't feel comfortable being who they really are. As much as I love the PR, I don't care that some of these people are gay, bisexual or whatever. I don't like hypocrites.
It just amazes me how much time and energy they exert trying to keep all their dirt underwraps but I am also glad that Paris and Myra get the dirt anyway.
PR is my guilty pleasure.
Based on the comments of people on this board, Myra and Paris aren't the ones with info.
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GEPS, I noticed that he loves his lip gloss! He has those lips shiny when he has to appear on camera! LOL!
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@GEPS/Blackthought/Lacy/anybody???
Is Orlando Brown in with this clique? I just noticed the article about him 'missing' and it seems that Ricky Romance is his manager? If so, geeshh....that crew runs DEEP.........
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Did we ever solve this BI?
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I think so. The majority is saying, rather emphatically, and reasonably, I might add, it's the Dancing Bear aka Master P aka Percy Miller.
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It's the other way around Soulful_Brotha..
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what about nelly
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i take that back abotu nelly, how about Jermaine dupri
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Jermaine is not really known as a rapper, doesn't tour much, and has only a handful of videos. Try Master P
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Master P looked like a damn fool on dancing with the stars, that poor dance partner was on her own, like a spinning type while his lurch looking ass just stood there watching her dance. She did all the work. I read on another site that his brother C. Murder could not afford this expensive type surgery. If Percy had as much money as he says, it should have been a drop in the bucket but Cory is still trying to raise the funds. Percy doesn't sound like a rich relative to me.
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He was a mess on that show. His ass wouldn't wear the regular dancing shoes he wore those big ass boots or whatever they were. The fans kept him in longer than he should have been. The judges scored him low but the fans kicked in. Plus he was very ignorant.
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Percy is so very ignorant. When MTV made him a guest mike man for the last star wars movie, he was interviewing George Lucas on the carpet and the conversation turned to Princess Leia and that damn fool asked Lucas, did you ever think about f%%%ing her?? Lucas was speechless and walked away. All those rappers act ignorant. I heard Lil Wayne was hooked on some type of syrup drug, wtf. Every word out of his mouth is the N-word. I don't care how many mixtapes Wayne is on, he is reckless with his money that's why he has cars taken away every few years and remember Baby spent half a million on a gold and diamond grill, smh. Baby and Wayne just throw money away.
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Lil Wayne is on the syzurp that all of them are on. Pimp C, etc. and rumor is that Paula Abdul is on it as well. She isnt on painkillers or alcohol as reported.
My understanding is, it causes them to poop in their pants. For the life of me, I couldnt understand why someone would want something that would cause an accident at any moment. Then I read where Paula was on her way to an event or to the airport and they had to stop by Wal-Mart to get her a change of underpants because she'd pooped in her pants. That was my confirmation that it was true.
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Excuse me for asking, but what exactly is the drug syzurp?
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I'm not exactly sure, but it is a mixture. I was told what was in it, but wasnt really listening, therefore I forgot. But I think it is a mixture of cough syrup, and other stuff.
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Ok,
I know those guys from Three 6 Mafia did a song about something called syrup but I just thought it was anything they put in those baby bottles they always had in their mouth.
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Medicine liquor! Meds mixed in with liqour I think with intent of getting high .
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It is a mixture of Promethazine(it's an anti-nausea med) and codine (narcotic)they mix it in a cup, some do it just straight and some add juice to it if u will or alcohol....
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There are people who get high off regular cough syrup and dr prescribed meds ,that they not only use but abuse!
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what is/are the components of this syrup drug? meth? i have never heard of this.
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Promethazine and codeine. Lil Wayne DRINKS THIS CONCOCTION CONSTANTLY. If you see him with a cup in his hand, that's what he is drinking, guaranteed. A few rappers, along with Pimp C have been said to drink this stuff, and that it played a part in their deaths.
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Thanks for the confirmation Maya. I couldnt remember the name, but yes all of them drink it and it is said to have played a part in their deaths.
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Hey BlessedWoman, how are you?? =)
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Didn't Big Boi make a song about this concoction, too? I think it was that "I Be On It" song.
When I read what it was, I couldn't believe that grown men thought this was a great way to get high! I was amazed. I can understand weed in moderation, but this stuff? It doesn't even sound safe to be drinking.
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You're on it, Deanna. =) Also called "Kryptonite".
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Let Wayne keep on sippin' on some syzzrup" if he want too, because that syrup mess will put your butt six feet deep in the ground with the quickness!These people are stone crazy!
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I read same thing! They said it played a part in his death but what was his death publicly listed as?(PimpC)
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Syrup along with sleep apnea played a part in Pimp C's death. Syrup is no joke. Not only does it make a person drowsy, it also makes you gain major weight.
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He must have had a death wish to drink that ,and esp with sleep apnea,which causes one to stop breathing for periods of time while they sleep. To have that kind of condition and take something that has a drowsey effect is just stupid!
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The effects of the PROMETHAZINE it makes you really drowsy and slows your heart rate, they sometimes use this drug for nausea, motion sickness and sometimes for pain. When taken in moderation you will be okay, but sippin on that everyday will cause alot of liver and kidney damage, blurred vision and well... your heart to stop beating. NOW mixed with CODEINE which often slows your heart rate as well when used in conjunction with one another if not used as prescribed....YOU WILL GET DEATH!!!! People now a days just find anything to get high off of. HAS ANYONE EVER HEAR OF "WET" ALOT OF PEOPLE IN THE MIDWEST DO THIS, ITS MOORE CIGGERATES DIPPED IN EMBALMING FLUID. I have seen people trippin off of this stuff...CRAzy.... I HAD A FRIEND WHOM I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH THAT DIED OF THAT.......
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I've heard of wet, and a few deejays in Houston have passed from that as well. I knew a guy whom was on that and it was sad. He lost a ton of weight. He used to dip his joints in it.
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Here is some info I found on Purple Drank, as it's called:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank
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When I used to go to music studios alot of the guys would drink syrup and I never could understand what the point of it was. It makes you sleepy, who wants to walk around drowsy??? Anyways the syrup contains codeine and some of the things people tend to mix in it is Sprite Remix, Fruitopia, skittles, jolly ranchers, Big Red... It's all mixed together with ice. Long term usage of this drug results in death. Some guys have come together and created a soda/juice called Purple Drank that's legally available. Supposively the drink has a reaction that's soothing and it's supposed to have a sleepy effect similar to Sleepy Tea.
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This makes me sick. My brother just passed away a month ago on a overdose from this, cough syryp crap. Its sad our family had no idea about this drug. And there are idiots out here making some drink available. This disgusts me. This syrup codeine mixture is no joke you can die easily.
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I'm very sorry to hear about your lost. When will people wake up and realize it's serious?
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ROLMBAO! *panting* Can't breeve!
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And a very close friend of his says he's VERY MUCH addicted to it. That's why every awards show, pic, and interview, he has a damn styro cup in his hand. Anybody ever heard his song "I Feel Like Dying?" download it. Sad to say the least. He always acknowledges his addiction in songs (lyrics: "weed and syrup..all day. matter fact it might kill me b***h!!!) and interviews to prometh/coedine aka "lean" and says he can't get away from it. Who wants to feel like that all day? He's always shouting out DJ Screw and anybody who knows southern rap has bought an old school DJ Screw mixtape. Apparently, it originated in Houston. Weezy got addicted when he relocated there shortly after Hurrican Katrina--afterwards he moved to Miami.
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Yes, Screwed Music originated in Houston.
For those of you who want to know what it is or what it sounds like, it's like playing any song at half or a forth of the speed it's suppose to be played at! H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E!
You have to be high to like that stuff. Terrible. I don't know if you need to drink bottles and bottles of prescription cough syrup to enjoy it, but good grief it's bad music.
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Yes, I think DJ Screw started it. But I never liked it, but I think if you are high, you might love it. I'm guessing?
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Yeah, but it's a well known fact that DJ Screw died from the syrup. So if Weezy doesn't want to join his hero anytime soon, he would get some help.
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I cannot STAND screwed music and of course folks here in Dallas love it also. ewww it makes me sick LOL
For those 'young' enough to remember putting a 45 on 33? or is it the other way around?
I dont care if they want to ruin a recent rap tune, but WHY they gotta go back and drag Frankie/Maze or the Isleys into the craziness? EX: "We arrrrrreeee ooooooooooonnnnneeeee, nooooo mattttteeeerrrr wwwhhhhhaattt weeeee doooooo"....yuck yuckity yuck!
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Hello everybody:
This is formerly FOXYBROWN1972... has now changed to Blessed2BHere!
I missed everyone... I have been in the hospital the past couple of days... because I had an ectopic pregnancy... for those that dont know what that is.. its when your baby grows in your tubes instead of your womb..I made it to the hospital just in time because I could've passed on if too late (hemorraging)... Anyway, I thanked God because everything that happened to me has changed my life -- opened my eyes-- and made me realize the importance of life and all the love in my life.. and I will NEVER take that for granted again, therefore I am BLESSED TO BE HERE.. I love you all!
Anyhoo.. My guess is MASTER P... Why? Jay-Z, Fiddy, and Diddy are not only rappers they are hip-hop entrepreneurs.. so only someone ON THAT LEVEL of career (not so much financial) would be envious/jealous of them.. so who would that be:
DAMON DASH: No.. not in rap, just entreprenuer (if you call him that)
NAS: Just a rapper.. never attained entrepreneur level.. I always wondered why he didn't expand?..
LL Cool J: How you doin?
MASTER P: Rapper/ entrepreneur .. financial woes...known to have asian jumpoff.. it's him!
HONORABLE MENTION: Baby would be a great guess if he wasnt ridin' Lil Weezy's coattails..
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So sorry to here that. My heart goes out to you. I am glad you made it to the hospital in time.
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Sorry to hear about your loss and yes you are Blessed to be here <>
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Nice breakdown Blessed. I love when people take the time to explain their guess
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Foxy,
You truly are Blessed to be here, and we Thank God that he chose to bless us and your family with your family.
One of my sisters' best friends went to the hospital complaining of stomach cramps, the ER sent her back home with pain killers. She went back home and it got worse. By the time she made it back to the hospital, she was comatose. She never recovered and died from the ectopic pregnancy.
Thank you for sharing and you too also loved.
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meant to say "bless us and your family with your presence." sorry typing and trying to think of typing correctly at the same time. darn it.
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Blessed that is so sad! The ER didn't take mine seriously either. I made a formal complaint against the ER and was told that an ectopic pregnancy is hard to diagnose because it can resemble the stomach flu, etc. I think that is BS, especially if you are a female, that should be one of the first things that they look for because most of the time the person will not know that they are pregnant.
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I think most ERs are gettign better and providing exams to check for that first now, because of the lawsuits etc. Our friend left a daughter behind and her mom sued the hospital and the daughter received a settlement once she turned 18.
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I am glad to hear that her daughter will be taken care of monetarily but sad because she doesn't have her mother!
I was pushing for the hospital where I was to change their procedures. That particular hospital did but there are some out there that just don't get it and the staff are rude and crude! You are a number and if you look like you don't have insurance, you can hang it up on getting seen in a timely manner. SAD!
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E.R.'s suck especially the "private ones" I was like 4 and 1/2 months pregnant with triplets and it was a very hard pregnancy up until that point that "my water broke" and I went to the hospital (private) and was given an exam, did a ultrasound, and then concluded that, "my water had not broken that the babies heartbeats where fine", " I don't know what you thought that water was but it was not your water breaking", they sent me home and I thought I was ok, still sick, I knew i was in labor but the doctors said no sure enough 2 days later I was in full-blown labor contractions coming like 10 min apart. I lost my babies and I feel that the doctors did not care.
I also felt that because I was a A.A. nurses and doctor's treated me so badly. I had 3 different doctor's in 4 months. The female nurses and doctor's seemed envious that I was pregnant with multiples and used no fertility drugs. They would say the meanest things, " WOW you have 3 and I just want one" as if God made a mistake or I didn't deserve to be pregnant with multiples. I didn't ask to become pregnant with "multiples".
I did have my babies early (3 identical boys)who I wish could have made it.
I learned a lot from that experience and if I am blessed to become pregnant again things will be different. I believe that if the doctor's would not have been greedy for my insurance and actually referred me to a doctor who was equipped to handle "multiple births" I believe my sons would be alive and almost 1 year old now.
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Shasfreespirit,sorry for your loss.Its really a shame how some of these emergency room dr's and staff treat patients. Often they are bombarded1 with patient case after the other ,esp in over crowded city hospitals.They tend to forget that everyone deserves to be treated with dignit and respect regardless of income,economic status,race ,religion,etc and they often take it out on the patients !The very fact that you were pregnant with triplets -should have been cause for them to treat your case delicately and as high risk. They should have refered you to someone equipped tp deal wit multiple births who would have been better equipped top deal with all the possible scenarios and risks of that typf of pregnancy! You should have sued the shyt out of them. When you went into hospital they should have admitted you and never discharged you,did a complete exam and ran test!
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Wow! Sorry to hear it. I wish you a speedy recovery.
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I'm very sorry to hear about your loss, Foxy....=(
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So glad you made it to the hospital in time. Stay strong.
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Wow, glad you are still here with us!Miraculous things still occur in our lives, stay up inspire of the heartbreak and doubt because the best is yet to come in your life!Smile:O)!Yes Foxy, you are so Blessed to be here.
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really sorry for your lost, stay strong
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Glad to hear you are ok. My wife just had the same problem but it was caught early. It was twins, one didn't implant and the other was ectopic. Some people live a long time and never feel blessed so I got you in the prayers
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Sorry to hear about the ectopic pregnancy .Had a coworker who had same thing, had to have a fallopian tube removed .Its very serious because you can bleed to death.You are blessed!
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Blessed 2b here-so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you a healthy & speedy recovery and sending a great big cyber hug to you & yours!
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Blessed2BeHere (Foxy), I am sorry to hear about your loss and I am praying for you. I went through the same thing back in July 04 and even though I didn't know I was pregnant, I was shocked and scared to find out that I could have died behind it. I lost a tube also and I was told that if I would have collapsed, that would have been it. It saddens me because I would have welcomed my angel! God's light is shining upon you!
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My prayers are with you. TrUe
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I pray God's peace and healing for you and your family.
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Thank God that you made it to the hospital in time. Your PR Family will be praying for you.
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So sorry to hear of your lost. Great to hear that you are doing well. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Omg!
Foxy now Blessed2Be, I thank GOD that you are ok, and I hope that you are able to one day bring a precious life into this world if you and your maker see it to be fit.
My prayers go out to you and your family!
Love ya right back!
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Grandmas heart just sank for you. I'm at a loss for words for once. I want to say sooo much to help ease your pain. Yes you are Blessed. We all are. Keep your head to the sky and be/stay strong babygirl.
God Bless you
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Oh god!! I hope you are feeling well. Your new handle is so true we are all BLESSED TO BE HERE!!!!!
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Im so sorry to hear of your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family. Youre in my prayers.
Nique
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God Bless you. My mom had one, lost a tube and still had my 2 sisters. Rest up. We love you.
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Hi foxy !
I am so sorry to hear that ! sheds tear. You were very lucky to get to the hospital in time ! Please relax, and take it easy my prayers are with you and your family at this time .
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Welcome back Foxy,
We love you too, glad to know we can offer some smiles and laughter to help you through this time.
You are blessed my dear....
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Foxy, giving you a hug, so sorry to hear about your ectopic pregnancy. Be strong and you are in my prayers.
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Blessed (aka FoxY0
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers!
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Hello everyone! Great conversations going on in here today! I learned a lot, as usual on PR...lol. So This BI has been solved, it's Mr. Percy "I Got The Hookup" Miller. His problem was trying to out-do someone else, when he didn't have the means to justify the ends...Seriously, he had his own thing going on, he should've been comfortable with his own success, because he had a good run going there for a minute. Like when his home was on "Cribs". Come on now, 24 karat gold ceilings? Brother, are you living THAT large to have 24 karat gold ceilings? OPRAH doesn't even have gold ceilings, I bet. Just a shame that people don't have better things to do with their money, never thinking of "rainy days" when that same money would come in handy. Having emergency money is something I've learned is VERY VERY important.
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*bobbing head to Taana Gardner's "Heartbeat" (Club Mix)* And that's why sisterwoman is a billionaire.
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Exactly, Bingo!!!! =)
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Reminds me of that interview with Mc Hammer in past when he was discussing his bankrupcy and loss of lavish lifestyle. She asked him did you really need the remote control blinds?lol He used to travel with a huge entourage,singers,dancers,etc No wonder his ass had financial difficulities. His heart may have been in right place when he tried to get people from his neighborhood off the streets and take them on tour,but be went broke behind that,and his outlandish spending!
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OH MY GOD. HI EVERYONE. AFTER READING ABOUT SOMEONE'S TRAGEDY DO TO AN ECTOPTIC PREGNACY, I JUST WANT T ADD THAT I ALMOST LOST MY DAUGHTER THIS YEAR TO FROM THE SAME THING.SHE LOST ALOT OF BLOOD AND LOST ONE OF HER FALLOPIAN TUBES.I PRAYED AND PRAYED TO GOD FOR HER RECOVERY.I WANT TO TO SAY TO BLESSED TO BE HERE, MY DAUGHTER WAS ALSO BORN IN 1972 AND I THANKED MY CREATOR FOR HEALING HER.IM ACHANGED PERSON AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE. BUT TO THE OTHER POSTER WHO LOST HER FRIEND, IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I CAN IMAGINE THE HURT YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCED.I PRAY THE MOST HIGH COMFORT YOU AND HER FAMILY.
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All caps is a pain in the ass to read! Most people just stop or skip it. I know what u have to say is important but the all caps method isn't helping to get your message across.
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Moonbeam, sorry to hear about the lost of your precious angel! God is still the same, today, yesterday and forever! His mercies are everlasting and given to us day to day! God Bless you sista and thanks for sharing!
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TMZ is reported that Mariah C. did something very bad that people are petitioning for her to be blacklisted in Hollywood but it will not air until tomorrow. Can someone confirm.
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maybe she said something offensive about jews? you know that is a no no.
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And you know that's right! That's the 11th Commandment.
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speaking of master p, i was so proud of him for taking a lead role in helping all those katrina victims. i was touched by his determination to help those folks out. i wonder if that had anything to do with him turning over a new leaf. anyways, i remember listening to him testify before congress on the unhealthy environment of hip hop today. here's the link-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5TOT_RZZV0
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heres an article on him turning over a new leaf
http://www.sixshot.com/news/7980/
excerpt:
"I am not trying to take away anyone's freedom of speech," said Miller, 40. "I'm concerned about the constant use of profanity."
He said he started singing a new song when he constantly had to turn down the radio to avoid raunchy lyrics when he and his wife, Sonya, were with their seven children.
He went on to create his own record label to promote performers with clean lyrics.
Miller and his actor-rapper son Lil' Romeo formed the Miller Boyz under the label and recently released the album Hip-Hop History.
They've got an exclusive deal to sell the profanity-free CD in Wal-Mart."
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I think its great idea what he chose to do,but he too went through the raunchy rap phase! It just so happens that now with a grown son,he claims to have out grown it!Anyhow good for them.Its goof for young peopel tpo have something to liste to sometimes that isnt filled with cuss words! I did not knwo Master P had 7 kids . Wow
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raunchy indeed...lol. it's amazing how kids can give a person a knew perspective in life. sometimes i look at these rappers with all the negativity they preaching while thinking i bet they got their kids in one of those 30k/yr private schools. and i bet their kids stay on honor roll. all the while they preaching to middle class kids to engage in the opposite lifestyle
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I think its great idea what he chose to do,but he too went through the raunchy rap phase! It just so happens that now with a grown son,he claims to have out grown it!Anyhow good for them.I also love the fact that his son is in college (even if he did get in on a sports scholarship) Its good to know that a person can achieve excellence outside of hollywood,and hopefully he has good major so hell have something to fall back on. Its good for young people to have something to listen to sometimes that isnt filled with cuss words! I did not know Master P had 7 kids .Are they all by his wife or from other relationships! I thought him and hiscurrent wife had 3 or 4 kids!
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i'm not sure 7 doesn't sound right to me either.
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I knew of Lil Romeo and 2 lil girls.He may have had more but d*amn 7? He must have been real busy durng hiatus,lolUnless he has kids outside his marriage.
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O/T: Did anyone hear that Dwayne Wade and Star Jones are hanging out/dating????
If this is true, it confirms what I always thought of Dwayne Wade.
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please stop! ;(
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If you believe this, can I interest you in a bridge?
If Dwayne Wade and Jay-Z kissed, could the repercussion from the suction cause an earthquake or someother geological disturbance? Calling all science majors! Holla back!
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LMAO @ the after effects of that kiss!!
I don't believe it. My guy, who's a basketball fan, told me this just as I was reading about Star Jones divorce from Big Gay Al, so I posted it up to see if y'all heard it. Seemed like he pulled that one out of thin air.
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major biophysics
them big as lips would have caused an major earthquake and aftershake
a hurricane and tsnami from the spit alone
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Bingo...go to your room. No dessert for you tonight.
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And what, pray tell, do you have against legitimate scientific inquiry?
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Young Buck? 50 Cent called him out and said Young Buck owes him thousands of dollars after 50 loaned him money because a drug dealer had threatened Young Buck's life.
Ja Rule? Ja Rule already got sued by the owner whose house he featured on MTV's Crib, but he hasn't been really busted for drug dealng, but his affiliation with Murder, Inc. and their money laundering could be suspect.
Honorable Mentions: Little Wayne, whenever someone is busted hustling drugs, you got to wonder if their money is right. It's one thing to be smokin' it but when you have been busted trying to sell it....hmmm. (scratching head)
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O/T: Does anyone know how long Robert DeNiro has been married? His wife is a pretty black woman.
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they have been married for a good mint. i think they got married either late 90s or early 2000s. they had split up at one time though, but reconciled.
yes, she is an attractive, statuesque woman.
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Mrs Robert DeNiro is Grace Hightower. Toukie Smith (?) who was on 227 had a set of twins from DeNiro. I remember when he wanted Whitney Houston. Does anyone else remember hearing that DeNiro and Michael J Fox wanted to court Whitney during the late 80's.?
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Michael J. Fox? Whitney would have run completely over him. But I think DeNiro could have handled her. Would have been an interesting match.
DeNiro has been married to Grace Hightower since 1997.
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I agree. Her kind would find a Michael J. Fox too "boring". She wanted an "exciting" guy like Bobbaay. DeNiro would not have put up with her foolishness. As soon as he found out what she was really like, he would have been ghost.
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I guess looks are truely deceiving,I would never have guessed Michael J Fox would be interested in a Black woman.
...not that theres anything wrong with it.
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OOOOOOHHHHHHHHH, i'm tellin'. y'all DONE messed up the board!!!
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OK, I thought it was just me. This has happened before.
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yeah, yeah, yeah. don't try to get out of trouble now.
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I fixed it, my people! Some times when I'm typing to fast, I forget the end.
Just remember that you can't do the beginning code without the end.
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it might be a good idea for them to do the opening and closing first and then go back to put their comments in between. that way they won't forget. thx for fixing it. the thread is easier to read now
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Yep! That's what I try to remember to do. That way it doesn't screw up the rest of the posts.
Good advice.
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The first name that popped in my head for blind item: damon dash. Oh I know he's sick on how Jay business savvy has made him a heavy hitter. Green I tell you, Green with envy. And yeah I know wifey (Rachel )is doing her fashion thing but her money ain't hardly as long as Jigga's
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There are still a few rappers who might fit this ,though Master P is a top contender! To be honest there are so many "frontin ass"people in hiphop ( and only a hand full of moguls(plus we all know how they love the mixed ,white asian ,hispanicetc women) this could fit anyone! I have heard so much about rappers leasing vehicles and homes for tv shows and videos its not even funny!
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Cocoa, I didn't think 'Pac was cute either, but I've been said to have a weird definition of what's attractive. OK, confession: I think if he were to "man up" in mentality, character and appearance, Buck would be fire.
Also, what is "weed in moderation?" Really, no sarcasm. When I read that Deanna, it tickled me. I've never partaken, so maybe that's why I'm asking the question. I guess for someone who has never indulged, when I see someone use any amount of weed, I think it's too much weed. It's like the concept of "weed in moderation" is a brain teaser to me, I can't grasp it.
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Well, since you asked (I'll be blunt), what I meant was that I can understand if a person feels the urge to smoke One joint every now and again as a way to unwind or de-stress temporarily from whatever their everyday life may bring on them. Similar to the way someone may have a glass of wine or whatever their drink of choice is. That, to me, is moderation.
He/she isn't dependent on it, and it's just there for a once and a while thing.
Not saying I do that now, but I can understand if someone does this in the privacy of their own home and not out there high and driving or whatnot.
But this whole Purple Drank thing, to me, is like Russian Roulette because if you Google the words Purple Drank and see what it does to you (these aren't even side effects), I saw that these people are crazy for drinking that stuff.
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i had to look up purple drank . what kind of f*ckery , is this ? cough syrup some body needs a job and purpose in life . please if you know someone drinking this stuff have an intervention .
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Teina Buck from G unit? Cant say I listen to his music but hes not bad looking at all,and no I did not find Tupac to be fine,but had friends who thought he was sexy!I know I couldnt stand the earring he wore in his nose.Always considered that a feminine thing(not speculating about Pacs sexual orientation at all,just didnt liek the nose ring on men) lol Oh I have never indulged in drugs either (not even weed),not even once!Do have friends ,aquaintances who have been to smoke the ganja.Dont have a problem with smoking weed ,just not my thing. I'm weird in that way ,dont like the smell at all.
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OT: I need help. For real. I am bored to tears and need a drastic job/career change. I am at the point where I want to stick my finger in a socket just for the hell of it!!
Could anyone advise me on jobs/careers that require travel? I am single and childfree, so I have no qualms about traveling.
Tomorrow I will research careers in the military, us embassy, etc.
Any recommendations or feedback will be greatly APPRECIATED.
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Two different friends of mine felt the same way and were in the same position as you (no attachments) and they became Flight Attendants and love it.
They love that they can travel with the flights, of course, but they can also fly to other cities on their time off with friends and/or family for very cheap and hang out in that city for a day or two. They love it.
I don't know if that's for you, but just a recommendation off the top of my head.
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www.usajobs.com. This site has the listings of all available federal government jobs! If you don't mind traveling, maybe working for the State Department or if you are interested in teaching, try DoDEA. You can be a DoDDs teacher and travel that way also!
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I read that merchant ships are fiending for minorities. The pay is sweeeeet! It's of course heavily male-dominated, so you might have to keep a knife handy to say shanks you very much to anybody who fails to grasp the concept of no. Seriously, it doesn't hurt to at least investigate. If I were a couple of decades younger, I'd check it out myself. The quoted salary figure was jaw-dropping.
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My Aunt is a flight attendant. She has been for a really long time. They can fly for free if a seat is avalible on a flight. She started working with AA when she was 22 or so. She started out doing domestic flights then after 10 years she switched to international flights. She would bring LV bags back from Japan and sell them here at a higer rate. The bags sold in Japan (back then) for 30 bucks or so.
She said there is one downfall with the job. You knees get injured. She had 4 surgeries on her knees in the past yaar. When walking down the aisle with carts or just checking passangers. If turbulance hits the plane you bump your knees on the arm rest of the seats. The kitchen is small if you go into the refrig. and the plane hits turbulance you bump your knees on the frig. A small tip
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Yeah, Myra posted something about this a while ago. I tried to use this site's search feature to find it but I didn't.
Let me keep playing with it and see what I can find.
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Bingo you about to get me arrested at the airport. Girl your a Joker with a capital J.
My advice about the career change is follow your spirit. What are your interests?The most successful people are the ones who do what they love. I have read books that talked about the fact that our spirit knows what we want to be in our life from a young age. But through conditioning and other peoples influence we stray from that path.Think
deep about what it is that you love and do you!
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My ex recently retired from the Navy and he was also considering a career with the Merchants. Said the pay was astounding but he just didnt wan to be out to sea that much away from his people.
I wish he had taken the job, ahem...."when he blows up I blow up" LOL j/k I am not like that, just always wanted to say that LMAO
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Yeah, we have a family friend who is a Merchant seaman. He will be out to sea for the next 3 months.
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airlines,military, cruise ship, teacher in another country,are a few, universal soul circus,lol (just kidding) but they do get around the us of a.
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What is your area of expertise? i might be able to help you. if you like shoot me your resume at cat4everrr@yahoo.com. you can leave off your personal information and list the names of companies you've worked for as confidential. if i have a good fit for you i'll reply asking for additional information. at the very least go to linkedin.com and start networking. also post your resume on the following job boards
monster.com
careerbuilder.com
dice.com
your local newspapers website
hotjobs.com
if you are military or former military post your resume on
intelligencecareers.com
millitaryhire.com
techexpusa.com
clearedconnections.com
recruitmillitary.com
also, look into joining assoiciations. for example, if you are into contracts and procurrement a good organization to join is ncma
hope this helps
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www.kbrjobs.com I've been working in Iraq for about 4 years for KBR and they pay really well. I go on vacation every 4 months and I've seen a ton of places. Favorites- Bangkok and Dubai. Jamaica is cool too.
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yeah, i know those jobs can run anywhere up to $150 - $250 per hour if not more. only problem is what if she gets assigned to a position that's not in the green zone. i'm not sure if i would recommend that. what has your experience been like. are you doing telecommunications work?
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Actually the green zone is where you do NOT want to be- it's been getting hit pretty hard over the last month or so. I've been to 3 places- Baghdad (near green zone), Camp Anaconda- which is in Balad, and COB Speicher- in Tikrit. I love my job although it can have it's boring moments. Jobs with KBR pay anywhere from b/w 90,000 to 150,000.+ There are other companies out here besides KBR, but KBR is cool because you go on vacation every 4 months as opposed to the other co. that go every 6 months. The ration of men to women is crazy, but you get used to it. There are lots of camps that are built up to make you feel as if you're living in a small town. You have small stores that are like mini Walmarts and then practically all stores ship out here to the APO's. My job is a subcontract administrator.
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THANKS A MILLION GUYS AND GALS!!!
i will be up all tonight researching. i do need a serious change. i am a very free spirited person by nature, and a hybrid of a prissy lady and tomboy.
i have fallen out of sync in so many ways.
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forgot my sig...that was me SouthernGirl77.
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if you are falling out of sync it may be a sign of depression. you may want to check in with a neurologist and get checked out. they can run some tests to see if everything checks out. if you are in a depression they can prescribe a medication like zoloft or similiar prescription. it will help in giving you the energy to get out of bed in the morning and allow you to function normally again. as women, our harmones get so out of wack at different stages of life. it's not easy being level headed at all times. if you hate medication another idea is to go walking for 30 minutes per day. it helps in releasing those "feel good" harmones in your brain like dopamine.
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why do i feel so sad , when i just heard about kbr ? could it be because of halliburton , isn't kbr a subsidiary. KBR IS setting up the infrastructure for our young men and women fighting a war for us for nothing . Is it because of the tainted drinking water . is it because there are no bathrooms . i am going back to lurking . Don't take money to sell out your own people to be dick cheneys h* .
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I don't agree with the war however I'm not about to let my beliefs stop me from working, saving and investing my money wisely. The economy is bad in the states, and I'm doing what I need to do to live my life to the fullest.
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M.W., I have a good friend that works for that company! I would go to Dubai or Bahrain in a heartbeat. I got the chance to experience Bahrain back in 94 during the buildup in Saudi before Dharahan was blasted! Even though it was war time, we had a good time over there.
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Dubai is definitely the spot. I haven't had a chance to hit up Bahrain, but hopefully one of these days.
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In the picture of 702 that's the twin, Irish in the center. Orish was in the group back when they did the duet with Subway.
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O/T: Does anyone have the story from the front page from yesterday about the little girl in Oakland that was on craigslist as a prostitute? That story blew my mind and I couldnt talk about it and now another one on the front page.
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@ BW,
I do not have the PR version but here is a link to the story:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_9011973?source=most_viewed
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Thanks fam,
I wanted to share this with others.
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You are welcome.
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What up PR fam! Too many of yall to shout out individually! Myra & Paris, yall da truth!! I post & love this site for real!! Off da meters!! N E Way.....................................
All I can say is WOW if this BI is Master P! He had karat gold ceilings, gold dipped tank in his yard,etc. WOW!!
Master P has six kids!
O/T: Why does the media make such a big deal about BS!!!
Speak on it PR FAM!!!
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@MPop,
just to make a little comment here. "Ratings!!!"
--Websites focus topics that will draw hits & the advertisements bring the money.
If it captures the attention of their targeted audience, that is what they will focus on.
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OK Deanna, I get it. I hope I didn't offend you by my question, b/c that wasn't my intent. I wasn't trying to be judgmental or a killjoy or anything. And girly you have a killer photographic memory (glass of wine), and you are THE resident virtual Britannica. I love it!
Snazzie, thanks for the photo link. I took a look-see, and I have no words except HAM.
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Naw, you didn't offend me. I thought it was an honest question.
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*smiles* no problem at all...
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Well Fam! Glad to be a part of the conversations today! Until the AM, BE BLESSED!
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Yes, Buck from G Unit. Shorty Wanna Ride, and his cameo on Scrappy's Money in the Bank are my joints.
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thanx southern diva may the MOST HIGH bless you and yours.my daughter didnt pass away,, she almost died because of the mass amount of blood,but she lost one of her fallopian tubes that couldnt be saved.but i am grateful she survived and my heart goes out to blessed woman who also survived.
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Good Morning Peeps! Catching up on PR from yesterday. Had to catch up on my workload yesterday. After all that info on Tuesday I fell waaayy behind
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GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!
If you have not gotten a chance to go back into Sex to Calm "Her" Nerves on 4/20, well you need to. Extra special shouts to RTMFQ, GEPS, THE BADDEST BADCHICK272002 and the one and only Blackthought. LAWD HAVE MERCY!!!! My bottom lip is still hanging down like Puffys. SHIRLEY CEASER!!!! Y'all know y'all ain't got NOOO business talking about Ms. Ceaser. Everybody knew James the molestor was the king but his congregation (they knew). RAYJ, RAYJ, I'm not surprised but, the visual of him whispering in Usher, Jayz and others ears saying "I can give head better than the Supa". LAWD, LAWD, LAWD. LEON, LEON, LEON!!! NOT TOOTE SWEET!!! I thought his mustache was always a little too perfect (he was fine) it was trimmed better than (not that) my eyebrows. Everything was taken to another level. Ms. Colemans wig was crooked and cocked to the left. pjsmomma stop taking care of pj. TRUE kept hollering FALSE, FALSE. It was so much going on that no one had time to take their panties off or their money out of their bras. People were replying in tongue it was crazy. It even brought lurkers out that had never seen the light of day. Ms. Sable and Ms. Rae. they were calling for you like they had lost their mommas. When I tell you OFF DA HOOOK, I MEAN OFF DA HOOK.
On a calmer note. Bingo I new we were sisters. Let me find out you are an AWB Fan.
I'm tired from yesterday.
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LOL @ False,false, you are right Grandma, I just couldnt take it. My men were getting clowned that day.
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GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!
If you have not gotten a chance to go back into Sex to Calm "Her" Nerves on 4/20, well you need to. Extra special shouts to RTMFQ, GEPS, THE BADDEST BADCHICK272002 and the one and only Blackthought. LAWD HAVE MERCY!!!! My bottom lip is still hanging down like Puffys. SHIRLEY CEASER!!!! Y'all know y'all ain't got NOOO business talking about Ms. Ceaser. She brings a new meaning to her first hit "Don't Drive Your Momma Away" (around 76). Everybody knew James the molestor was the king but his congregation (they knew). I think cocoa was quoting John Witherspoon. But it really goes "Mother Mary and JoJo" in this case. RAYJ, RAYJ, I'm not surprised but, the visual of him whispering in Usher, Jayz and others ears with a drink in his hand, no liquor just ice, saying "I can give head better than the Supa". LAWD, LAWD, LAWD. LEON, LEON, LEON!!! NOT TOOTE SWEET!!! I thought his mustache was always a little too perfect (he was fine) it was trimmed better than (not that) my eyebrows. Everything was taken to another level. Ms. Colemans wig was crooked and cocked to the left. Somebody was passing back and forth, couldn't even sit down to read. Ice Tea was straight no chaser. pjsmomma stop taking care of pj. TRUE kept hollering FALSE, FALSE. It was so much going on that no one had time to take their panties off or their money out of their bras. People were replying in tongue it was crazy. It even brought lurkers out that had never seen the light of day. Ms. Sable and Ms. Rae. they were calling for you like they had lost their mommas. When I tell you OFF DA HOOOK, I MEAN OFF DA HOOK.
On a calmer note. Bingo I new we were sisters. Let me find out you are an AWB Fan.
I'm tired from yesterday.
Let the church say boom shacka-lacka or boom shalla goom
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boom shacka-lacka or boom shalla goom...lol
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Sorry for the double post. Thought shalla goom was included.
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Whaddup Grandma??!! "wig crooked to the left" my ass. I took that sucka off my head and threw it!!!
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grandma, you are a mess. PJ already knows the deal when I'm on here!
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Hey Bingo and All,
Here are some more hip hop history tidbits you might like. BTW MTV Jams has been playing old school videos all month and I have been having a ball looking at old videos. I was jammin last night to Redhead King Pen, remember that name? They are playing old school Naughty by Nature, Special Ed, Heavy D, and they played Wrecks N' Effect. That vidoe brought back a lot of memories. It also made me remember how hot Teddy Riley was back in the New Jack Swing Era. He had Heavy D, Kool Moe Dee, Al B Sure, Guy, Today, Red Head King Pen, and all those guys back then. Anyway, here are the tidbits:
A young Fat Joe and his boys Tony Montana(R.I.P) and Charlie Rock L.D were one of the top two crack crews in the Bronx in the mid 80's and bringing in thousands of $$$$ per day.
Q Tip got fucked up so bad by one of the members of Wrexx N Effect that he lost partial sight in one of his eyes. ****EDIT***^^^^^very true^^^^^
****(-If you ever wondered why Q Tip wore a mask in the video for "Hot Sex", this is why. There was also some intervention by a neutral party to squash this beef between Wrecks N Effect and Tribe.)****
-Nas came incredibly close to being on the Large Pro produced Kool G Rap, Xtra P, Freddie Foxxx and Ant posse cut "money in the bank" as he was always hangin' around Eric B.'s studio but had gone to pick up some weed with a chick so they let the Ant kid on there instead.
- Main Source (sans Large Pro) ran up in the Wild Pitch offices with machetes looking to behead MC Serch (then working as an A&R for the label) after a West Coast promotional tour went sour. MC Serch got wind that they were coming and escaped by crawling over the partial walls for his office and jetting out the back door.
- Grimm was supposed to be on "Live at the Barbecue" but he was arrested on the way to the studio.
-Rza and Killah Sin and another fam member went to see 50 perform after How To Rob and 50 got wind of them being there and dipped backstage and didn't perform, I have heard this one several times.
-Redman Smacked Prodigy around the time Hell On Earth was out b/c he was dissing Keith and Def Squad.
-A member of Wu got jumped at Suge's club in Las Vegas and Pac didn't like the way it went down and told Suge to squash the beef and he agreed outta respect.
*****EDIT*****I thought it was keith that snuffed P out in front of his people at the Tunnel.(shrugs)
-When Nas came to Boston around 94/95 somebody in RSO Crew (possibly Benzino) walked up to Nas and sonned him by knocking his baseball cap off of his head.
-Freddie Foxxx went to Landspeed records like 200 deep in order to get the money they owed him.
-Kool Herc was shot around 78 or something.
-Grandmaster Caz wrote Rappers Delight.
-Pharrel use to carry records around for Teddy Riley.
-Benzino forced Mays to give him part ownership of the source. There are legends of Benzino and his people tying up Mays in his own closet.
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Love it!!!!
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Please, please stop, stop, that's enough, I can't take anymore, no more, no more. This is the first time I've ever said this phrase (HHHAAA). If GEPS and Blackthought start to chime in I'm gone. This is worse than a training class.
I loved me some Special Ed. He still looks the same just a little heavier.
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Now ya see how I felt LOL
How bout every time I watch the movie "Juice" Im checking for Spec. Ed's cameo LOL
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Fat Joe was moving product in the Bronx.
Showbiz had the largest crew and moved more. These are the two crews. Fat Joe and Showbiz were friends and remain friends today.
Showbiz and A.G. did the song Soul Clap and Mary J. Bliege used his beats for a remix.
These crews were crazy and intelligent about their business. Top members of the crew did not do any major time in prison
I don't agree with Gunz, Drugs and violence Filling in the gaps
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Sorry CMN, I forgot about you with the info. Good Morning.
It is really quiet on here today. Is everyone sitting with their mouths hanging open.....Helllooooo (D. Ross from the Wiz)
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changed me name, what up, heard fat joe was pushing weight, that why he got a crib in miami and new york, he don't sell enuf records to be living like this, knew somethin was up. Some folks up on here say he was the hit man in that blind item posted some time ago, don't know, heard his reps real unprofessional, if thatz whatz up, he can't be no slick hit man. Somebody else I think.
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Fat Joe is not the hit man.
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Who is, drop the bombshell
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I believe it is the RZA.
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Fat Joe was a street hustler(dealer) but I didnt think that hit man was him either! I thought it might be a member of wutang but was actually thinking of another member but hmmmm!
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RZA??? Whaaat? That's Craig Ferguson's mama's best friend.
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I know Benzino gets no respect as a rapper and he deserves none. But at one time he was part of a crew that was hated and feared in Beantown.
He had a a strong crew back in the day and they did a lot of damage, sold drugs, extortion (how do you think he got part of the source) and other things. they were alleged to be involved in assaulting rappers who came to boston, one instance which a poster made note of.
they also used their source connection with Mays to try to strongarm their way into the rap game. As RSO said in an early album "we are not rappers trying to be gangsters but gangsters trying to rap"
For those that dont beleive please google a GQ article form approx 2000 deltailing his shady source dealings. Also those google the paul pierce stabbing of 2000. Allegedly a female associate or relative of benzino was trying to holla at Paul Pierce and he wasnt interested at all!! She went back and told the crew that Pierce dissed her and then they ended up stabbing pierce multiple times. The case did go to trial interestingly enough ALL of the witnesses in the trial including Pierce ended up changing their stories.
Also you can google the stabing incident on the Cash Money Rough Riders tour in Boston around 2000. it is alleged that his crew tried to ambush the Lox while the tour was in Boston. Those guys were no joke but most are either dead, in prison or acting their age
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47kocNhuOCs
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Damn Time Warner Cable- NO MTV Jams and no VH1 Soul!!!
I actually believe Dave Mays and Benzino are a couple. I find their relationship very strange. I'm sure Benzino revels in the legend of a "hostile takeover", but everybody knows Benzino is a no-talented punk and a joke.
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@Bingo, ok help me out here, I had VH1 Soul up until about a week ago, did they take your channel or are you saying that you never had it? cuz Im pi$$ed that I cant see my vids anymore.
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O/T:
I wake up this morning to TV One on One and Kathy Hughes is interviewing Sugar Ray Leonard and Johnnie Mae Gill is there by his side. He is saying that he was mentoring Johnny for years. Is that what they call it?
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So Johnnie Mae can fight like a man or a woman?
Firth, I had Johnnie on da wopes, den Johnnie had me on da wopes. Johnnie bobbed and weaved and I ended up laying flat on Johnnies back.....then we was both knocked out cold.....
I've always had a crooked eye on Kathy.
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Grandma2x, you know Johnny Mae fights better than any other woman you know!
BlessedWoman, all I can do is roll my eyes at Sugar Ray "mentoring" Johnny Gill. At least make up something that's logical. Sugar Ray is a boxer and Johnny Mae is a singer. Unless Sugar is helping Johnny perfect those high notes (using some "special excercises") then he should have just left Johnny backstage for the interview.
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Okay.
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Blessed, from what I understand from friends that I have up in the MD/DC area that Sugar Ray was the one that turned him out! Go figure that he would say that it is "mentoring!"
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Now I don't know about that. I would love to know what time frame. Johnnie Mae was how you doin when he was singing with Stacy. Ray went to school with my sister. I'm ashamed to admit that I had the biggest crush on him after I got his autograph, I got a speeding ticket after I left his house (I was stalking him). See what had happened was, I just got my license and my momma let me drive to school and I was supppoooose to be in class when my "girls" talked me into driving allll the way to Palmer Park and the rest is history.
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They stated that Johnny was hanging around those folks since he was like 14 or 15. I need to get back with my peeps on this one to see if I am missing some details! But they said that Sugar was one of the ones that turned him out and on in that lifestyle.
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Sorry to disappoint you Grandma but SDiva is correct. All this was discussed on another thread. Johnny was a very young queen and Sugar Ray did turn him out. I always wondered how he got his nickname...
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Good googa mooga!!! You've GOT to be kidding! Sugar "mentoring" Johnnie Mae???!!! *smh*
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We all know what Sugar Ray was "teaching" him.
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Deanna, you made me think of Al Jarreau singing one of my favorite songs, "Teach Me Tonight"
<www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uh3lHt8gHg>
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CONT'D
-Benzino actually one of the main reasons why Boston had such a small homicide rate in the late 90's, the Feds put UC's on every block and had a lot crazy @#%$ going on so Benzino got a lot of the heads of the bigger gangs together to unite so that not everyone get locked up. That saw the murder lessen and the Boston police taken credit for "doing away with crime in a big city".
-Freddie Foxxx did put Benzino in check on tour with the Flava Unit. Benzino was acting up and Foxxx pulled something out.
-The entire city of Boston was blacklisted back in the day by the industry due to crowds and Boston rappers and thugs attending shows just to cause problems. Every rapper from Audio Two to Biggie had either a bottle smashed across their head on stage or their show cancelled due to a shooting. To this day very few rappers do shows in the Boston hoods because of it.
-MF Grimm was not only suppose to be on Live at the BBQ, but his joint with Kool G Rap or 4, 5, 6 was suppose to be the lead single but he was arrested again and G Rap went with the joint with Nas.
-Grimm also admitted that he came in third at the World Supremecy battle in 93, losing to SuperNat who won but that he was also involved in a shooting earlier in the day.
-Mf Grimm was held on trial for the murder of a cop.
-Everyone in CashMoney has done at least 2 years in prison I believe.
-A boston beatboxer by the name of A-Train is said to have beaten BizMarkie, Dana Dane, and K-solo in a battle back in 88.
-Jay-z was told by Scarface to change Reasonable Doubt because he actually named names of dealers.
-Fat Joe gave Guru a place to live for awhile.
-Guru didnt leave boston in the best of terms which is why the early of stages of his carrear boston did not play a big part. Gang Starr originally started in Boston and had a few emcees in it. Guru left for NY and took the name without people knowing.
-Rakim was still in high school when paid in full dropped.
-JT the bigga Figga returned Nas chain to him when it got stolen in cali
-suge beating the shit out of snoop's/ dre homies cause they were using that phone that harry o had an exclusive phone line... and the dudes saying saying to suge "hey we roll wit dr. dre"! first sign of dre holding no weight
-LL Cool J was cool with Alpo and many other rappers had drug ties then.
-Tupac did have some of his enemies killed.
-Eazy-E was from a very middle class family so was Ice cube they weren't thugs
-Some people in Death Row got raped in the building.
-Suge doesnt like game because he expose some of Death Row business (stuff about Harry-O) and because he is not really blood.
The reason Sheek wasn't around much after LOX split from Bad boy cause he was clearing up cases he had.
-The real reason Mase left hip hop & Harlem is because of heavy extortion, not an epiphany from god
Eddie Murphy lets Johnny gill sleep in his bathhouse to this day because he's broke
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too much to respond to but @ 'sleep' in his bath house, hmm again, is that what they call it?
Lord I pray that I get some work done 2 day.
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I didn't know Eazy was from a middle-class background. Learn something new everyday.
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wow!! keep it going!
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Some people from Death Row got raped in the building? WOW
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Blessedwoman, I know Lauren London, in the other thread u said you were thinking up hooking up your son with her, how can you contemplate hooking your sons up with her when she is the star and not your son. You don't have the juice to hook them up with her like she would be open to the suggestion when she has her pick of celebrity men. Your son's are not celebrity men. Not dissing, just stating the facts. You act in your post as if it would be to Lauren's benefit to be in a relationship with your son's, lol, and they are? When I was reading the boards not to long ago, some poster wanted to be hooked up with your son and you turned her down politely as if the poster is not good enough, now u up in here acting like they are only good enough to date celebrity women when they are not even celebrities. LOL. No disrespect.
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um..... in my best flavor flav voice wowwwwwwww!!
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WOW! Was that even necessary??? I don't think she meant that at all. It seemed to me that she was just playing.
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I respect you trying to take up for your friend, any good friend would. However, I'd just like to point out that BlessedWoman is one of the most positive posters on this site so I don't think she was trying talk down to Lauren. Lauren is a beautiful girl, but the male company she is seen with is at times suspect. For any celebrity, the public doesn't know them personally, but we form our opinions based on their actions. Since we all post under aliases, you don't know if you were watching her son on tv last night or not. BlessedWoman has never represented herself as any thing other than a good mother who is proud of her sons.
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One more thing, it's something about Thursdays on this board...
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Peahes I secone that
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Was it really that deep that you had to write back ? to put down someone you do not really know , and take the battle for another poster you don't know ... isn't that the pot calling the kettle black . and who the hell is lauren london ? she is not the famous , they don't know her in other parts of the world / and of course you mean disrespect . Just keep it real , AND THE LOL'S GET REDUNDANT AFTER AWHILE . Please it is not that deep . lighten up !
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Lauren London (friend):
That is not what I said! I have never said I thought of hooking my sons up with anyone, simply because I dont do that, and I promise you they get women who have been in more than 1 movie coming at them. I stated, I dont get into their relationships like that.
I turned the poster down politely because that is what I do with anyone interested in my offspring, even the celebrities that come at me, and yes they do. I am not a matchmaker for anyone. I simply asked about Lauren as a person. The other posters made jokes about me not hooking my son up with her for whatever reason. Either you have a disdain for me or you are exceptionally passionate about Lauren, if either is true, respectfully it's cool. And if Lauren is doing half of the things that she is rumored to be doing, it isnt to any man's benefit to get with her, etc. but I wont disrespect her simply because you have an issue with me.
But nonetheless, I never spoke about hooking my son up with anyone. I simply asked about anyone who might have a positive image and her name was thrown out just like I threw Hill Harper out, but got a much more positive response about.
Non taken. LOL. As you know, I have a life and to sit here and go thru crap for asking a question is the reason I backed away for the last few days. My business is making money,not to get attacked for things that we have no control over. I was told, we should receive at least 12 laughs a day, you just got one, you only have 11 more to go. LOL
But it's all good. I am still laughing at you and this post now. WOW, LMAO.
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I stand corrected:
I did laugh and joke when I asked if anyone knew anything about her, but I still never said or even thought about hooking my son up. That's tacky.
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Always classy. To quote YOU, Thank you for being you!
Now, who's singing on New York Undercover today? You know I depend on you and Grandma2x for my daily soundtrack.
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that makes two of us. gotta get my daily dose of grandma..lol
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i wouldn't even respond. it sounded to me like somebody is trying to get free publicity...i'm just sayin'
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I am mostly a lurker here, I comment every now and again and have always enjoyed everyone's posts. Blessedwoman you have always been classy and down to earth. I am not in the know about some of the people you guys talk about, but i do have a question:
Who the heck is Lauren London? Sounds like a porn star name?
And from the tone of the post it sounds like it was either Lauren London herself or one of her staffers that made that lame post.
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she allegedly dated weezy if that tells you something. i'm not sure who would want to get with her after those left overs...i'm just sayin'
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BlessedWomen...don't u even worry about that negativity. The devil comes to steal, kill and destroy. She just wanted to have something to say. The regulars are a family. No one can break up the joy and fun we all have here together on this board. So, let's keep it moving from Ms. London's friend. BTW...tell Lauren she's adorable and would be lucky to have BlessedWoman's sons in her life. Good men are hard to come by.
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BlessedWoman:
This is my third time posting I usually lurk but I was going to respond in your defense. I see that everyone else has already done so. lol. I agreed with you post. I have a 12 year old son and I try to school him on the type of woman that is wife material. Im raising my son with morals and values and his wife needs to have the same. Of course he is the one whose going to choose his partner I just hope that he chosing someone whole will be a team with him and not a burden.
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lilmspetite,
Thank you for the love and as parents its our job to raise them up in the way that they should go, and when they are older, pray they dont depart from it. You are certainly doing your part as a parent and the rest is up to him. Trust, he will choose a team player and not a burden. (I really like the way you put that)
Thank You for Being You
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Lauren... is that you?
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Who's Lauren London?
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Lauren London Friend, Sweetie I can assure you that Blessed Woman didn't mean any harm. She is one of the nicest, mature,and intelligent posters on here. I saw that MANY others had responded on her behalf as well. That alone should give you an idea of what kind of person she is. Lastly, there is a right and a wrong way to communicate with someone.
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SheKnows,
We dont respond to these people anymore. Remember, you called it the last time, it's the same person. Spymaster already confirmed it. They may even be the same person with the handle what?. I think whoever it is, really needs some attention and is one of the reasons, along with the 14 and 12 year olds that were on the frontpage, why I make sure my kids understand that they are loved, appreciated and have my respect. I dont ever want them starving for attention to the point where they resort to whatever, to get it. I thank everyone for their support. Girl, GEPS was about to go straight up in this piece. ROFLMAO! I am still hollering from that one, and The Artist forgot that Sister Sledge sung We Are Family, it was hilarious. But the love was received. But I really dont want to acknowledge this person or any other negative person anymore. I believe they wanted to see some negativity out of me and under pressure the REAL me still prevailed.
But I will be "prayed up" as my Bigmama used to say, before I come on here again. LOL
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Blessed, I feel you. Spymaster be on it ! Love him... Girl check your email! I just sent you something. Tell me what you think about that. Although, we already knew it...Umph, Umph, Umph.
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BlessedWoman-I'm sure UR son would not be Lauren's type anyway. She has a fondness for drug addicted trolls who don't know how to use the English language. BTW-does anyone outside of the urban community know who she is? Just asking....
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Did Laura London date the Syzurp drinking ewok known a weezy.. She hooked up with him before and after Karrien aka supadupahead. Now it is said that supa screwed Marcus who is positive (not in an upstanding way). Laura is a sick chick and has been around in an underground sort of way. Tell her to keep her legs closed because eventually the rep gets dirtier and dirtier then the whole world finds out about your skills. Tell her next time she should carry around summer eve wipes to clean up.
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i didn't know laurn got around yuck!
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Back off blessed womyn or you about to see a gay thug turn into a straight thug up in this joint
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ROFLMAO! ROFLMAO!
Thanks!!!
WHEW!!!
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Oh hell the stuff done hit the fan!!!! GEPS thugged out straight twin done came in the building. HIT THE DECK EVERYONE!!!!
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I'm urban aka BLACK. I don't know Lauren London from a can of paint. Does she sing, rap, act, strip, work at the local 7-11? What?
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THANKS PR FAMILY:
There is something to be said about the fact that we can come on here and use any name that we want, because there is a poster that seems to follow me around on here with different names simply to bash me and mine. Because I hate negativity, I will pull back from this board. It's one thing to be misquoted, but another to be attacked all the time. I truly do have a life and had one prior to posting. To tell the truth, I've been to this site for years and didnt want to post at first, but then I had a conversation with Myra that changed my mind. It's truly been fun, but as I stated, I truly hate negativity, besides I heard someone say you'll know you've made it when you get a stalker, and apparently I have one. Either that, or someone needs some serious therapy for whatever is causing them to want to create negativity where there is positivity. Well, since I like a little positive with my negative, I will fall back, not because of this comment, but because I could be making money right now.
To my CSI Fam, you guys are truly one of a kind. THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU!!!
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My Blessed woman, the thread to thread problem has been addressed. Anonymous, Esme, LL friend, same.
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Spymaster,
You know I truly appreciate you. Thank you for doing what you do, so well. You are one of the reasons that this site is so unique.
Tell Myra I said to give you a bonus. LOL
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Trust, Myra pays well and your thread to thread problem has been eliminated on this board. Stick around, why don't you.
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Blessed Woman You did not get permission from THE MAYOR to leave..Get back here! Shake it off! We need our CSI crew as a whole..Here's an Idea the next time a poster attacks someone, no one not even the person that they are attacking say a word or should I say type a word. IGNORE THE POST and let's keep it moving...Do you all agree??? The Poster will appear Schizo(talking to themselves) around here.
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Count me in!
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The Mayor has spoken!
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Peaches, do you see who's on the front page?? Our Candidates for that Support Group LOL
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LOL! You know I picked up on that! They put all three founding members up there.
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For anyone that does not like what I have to say "KEEP IT MOVING"!!!
Here we go again. When will we be able to desifer when a child is in the room with adults? This will be the last time that I say this. Ignore and ***poof*** they are gone. This will be the only time that I do this.
Ms. FRIEND - If you are her "friend" then instead of jumping out of that box, tap your "friend" on the shoulder and help her make a better choice in men/boys. Even at my age, that chowder mouth could not even step in my direction. Duffle bag boy my ass. He need a belt for his pants. I may be a little controlling but I'd be damned if my daughter would date as you called him a CELEBRITY. PLEASE!!! His rain of terror is about over and he will be begging for change like the rest. Now go sittdown in your room somewhere, grown folk talkin here!!!
Blessed Woman don't make me use my internet powers to find you and smack you upside your head. I know that you are not letting a "child" run you out of here?!!!! Stop it.
Y'all just made me come out of character.
I'M HEARING SISTER SLEDGE SINING IN THE BACKGROUND.
WE ARE FAAAMALY, I'VE ALL MY SISA'S/BROTHERS WITH ME....
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CLEAN UP ON ISLE 5!!!!
"SINGING"
"SISTA'S"
That child upset me.
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rotf
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Myra/Paris,
when is registration going to be available. I have noticed a lot of people (regulars) do not post as often because of the fool moon on the BI off days. BW I understand what you are saying and you will be missed.
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Miss Blessed Woman, you ain't going nowhere, who am I gonna drop my old school bombs with, you and Hidoll, are my people. You better get back on here, right now and forget about lurking. Spymaster hinted he took care of the stalker.
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@Blessedwoman I beg you to please not allow others to get the better of you. You are stronger & better then that Being the Blessedwoman that you are you know the devil is a lier. The best way to get the better of those who try to bring you down is to live well and that is what you do you live well. You are Blessed and there will always be those who try to bring us down no matter what they will stoop to the lowest because thats all they know.You have to rise above them and say an extra prayer for them because the poor things just don't know any better.
A few posters have said things about me I didn't let get me down these are faceless people and unless by chance the world's greatest coincidence happens we will never meet them face to face.
So please please PLEASE!don't give them satifaction. When you think about it the reason they make negative comments at you is pure jealousy deep down they want to be like you and because they can't they rather make negative comments.
You know I enjoy and have fun with your comments
Your one of my partners in crime with going down memory lane. I think I speak for eyesonu2 as well. Girl you know how we do it
You know I want& need you to help me bug Soul Train with our many questions
Soul Train said it right you ain't going nowhere and you better get back on here RIGHT NOW!!
Spymaster is always on it to eliminate to the stalkers
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Dear Blessed,
I think it would be a shame for myself and other posters if you were not to grace us with your posts. The graceful manner in which yourself, Gorgeous Sable, Southndiva and Madison Rae have handled 'haters' in the past is one of the reasons I have posted on this site. This board is laden with professional "grown and sexy" people handling their business. Since this is a public outlet, sometimes we have to be subject to immature posters with "hate in their blood. I would think others would be happy to be privy to the behind the scenes looks at others lives that hobknob with celebrities. I know I love sharing as much as learning. I say all this to reiterate, DO NOT FALL BACK. KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST and that is BLESS OTHER PEOPLE.
And Don't worry GEPS and I have your back. I may be educated but I ain't civilized worth a damn.
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Blessed W, I have been informed to tell you to check your myspace email.
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LMAO at Frenchfly,
"I may be educated but I ain't civilized worth a damn."
I couldn't stand losing anyone on this board.I've even met an escort whose candor and insight into his world, I like?I love that we can discuss, agree,disagree(WEHO.!1da..LOL)and keep it moving.Corny as it sounds,this board shows how much to be gained when we open up to those from different backgrounds.Panachereport use to be a guilty pleasure of mine,I don't feel guilty anymore...CYBERHUG ALL AROUND LOL
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CYBERHUG...sigh...LOL
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It seems to me that your stalker has found a person to pick on and with a name like Blessed Woman they should be afraid to even go there with ya. Besides, you have too many cyber bros/sis that have your back. Dont you leave. Stay here and do you.
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BlessedWoman,please don't pull back from this board.You are one poster that I look foward to reading.You're attacked because your positivity always shine through (even in gossip you wanted to clarify Kelly Rowlands condition"so that we would not give her another")You are a woman of true character.Please don't let one person decide for the group.
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BTW,I've had the pleasure of meeting people who in my everyday life would not come across.Blessed,your absence would seriously affect the board.
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Hey BlessedWoman
In the words of the old New Edition song, **singing in my best voice** "Please don't go guuurrrrllll"
No but seriously, I would love it if you continue to stay, and enlighten us with your posts. Please do not let the uneducated run you away from our family. In the words of the Pointer Sisters....."We are family, I got all my family with me". Had to change that last bit up, b/c we do have alot of testosterone on the board as well. All in all just don't go please.
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Its actually Sister Sledge, who sings We Are Family..
To Blessed Woman you are one of my Favorite posters, so pls pls do not leave, PR WOULD NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU...
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Pardon me, for my confusion, my mother was a flower child
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Why are you reading my mind? I posted up top that Sister Sledge is singing in the background.
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My bad Grandma x2, I'm gonna put myself in timeout.. ***runs of pouting***
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GEPS tore the clock up. No more timeouts.
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**Woohoo**Alright then, I'll spank my on hand, and continue on. I'm glad I didn't have to sit in that ole dusty corner
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Blessed Woman, Get back here girl!!! You know we need your sweet spirit and good sense of humor. You and I have laughed and shared so much information with each other. It really wouldn't be the same without you ? You have so many friends on here and we have your back.
The PR family takes care of it's own !
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~BlessedWoman~ I am going to tell you what my grandmother always told me "NEVER LET ANYONE STILL YOUR JOY AND IGNORANCE IS BLISS" I too myself just started to post (took me two weeks to catch up with all the goods *lafin), but I can tell that you and many others are very respectful and funny all at the sametime!!!!!!!! Everyone has their own opinion and uhhhhmmmmmm THE LAST TIME I CHECKED *looks to the left, then right* IT IS A FREE DAYUM COUNTRY!!!! *wink* KEEP DOING YOU!
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Can I add a little somethin somethin, Baby from Cash Money is still suspected of murdering some baller from his hood but 5-0 don't have enuf evidence to charge him
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CONT'D
Jaheim is in fact ***, i hear he was spotted in atlanta arguing with his boyfriend over dropping his purse or something in the middle of the street
FACT: as if i had to tell u, i hear from an insider source that Queen Latifah is certified 100% les, she just hasent announced it yet
FACT: ghostface killa has a brother still living in staten island, poor, with hardly a pot to piss in, and no support from his well off brother, its true 'cause i used to kno him, names Brian
Kanye West produced some of THE best hits for bad boy back in the day and Deric D-Dot Angeletti was taking all the credit for production because kanye was under him-i heard this many times
I heard Lil kim's on/off boyfriend is a hardened killer and tried to take out sombody in jersey i forget who, i think 50 cent
Artists who i heard were robbed, most robbed more than twice
Busta Rymes
jazze phae
Nas
Dr. Dre
Shyheim from the wu
Mase(to the 20th power) got yapped for his chain at a knick game
Puff
Jermaine Dupri
camron(still my man tho)
stephon marbury got his chain yapped while takin a nap in his car in NY
Allen iverson's been robbed many times
i hear young buck did get his gunit chain yapped in chicago
DMX, i heard its all a front for image
of course Ja Rule and Irv, but i heard irv's brother holds massive weight
50's hood but i hear he has NO thorough backup
Snoop lost his juice, but is backed by the crips only because he makes songs to crip to.
Jadakiss
Artists i heard were thorough and why
Styles p- one news story i heard is that somebody tried to rob him back during the free the lox campaign, shot the man DEAD and got off on self defense
Cormega-I've heard for YEARS this cat has shit on lock in some places in brooklyn and queens
Ghostface & Cappadonna- Reason ghostface wore a mask in the early days is because he was wanted for robbery when the wu 1st blew up, Cappadonna owned some drug houses here on Staten island for a little while after he got money, i dont know if they're still in business.
Cashmoney CEO's SLIM and Baby Williams have a brother who's LEGENDARY in new orleans, now serving 500 some odd years in jail for various murders, this is true, they do have a bro in jail who is hardcore and a lifer
-Nas is in fact not from Queens Bridge Projects, but from Staten Island in the burbs. REAL QB thugs despise him and put on underground diss tracks to him ALL the time.
Ice Cube as well. He got beat for one of those "W" chains supposedly by someone from the Soul Assassins camp when him and B-Real were beefin.
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slightly ot...is it true that killa is positive, loves trannnies, and young girls to avoid using condoms. Also wanted to know is it any truth about dipset having a gay ole time in ohio.
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