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Lil Wayne Addresses Molestation, Prostitution & HIV in “How to Love” [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Aug, 24 2011 | Written by ATLien

In his new video for “How to Love” Lil Wayne pushes the envelope by providing mature context and images about molestation, multiple pregnancies, abortion, single-parenting, domestic abuse, black male incarceration, prostitution and HIV/AIDs in our communities.

With a cameo from Tristan Wilds (The Wire, Secret Life of Bees), Wayne’s video takes us into the life of “beautiful” girl who has never known love.

She endures abuse and rape; signs up for an abortion but then skips out; she chooses the wrong men, becomes a stripper and then has sex for money.

SPOILER ALERT: she ends up with HIV.

Some have called the visual offensive, while others feel it’s a perfect way to solicit dialogue on these important issues.

You be the judge…

Watch the OFFICIAL video for Lil Wayne’s “How to Love” below: Continue Reading…

In Featured,News,The "A" Pod Lil Wayne

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MempHitz Faces Judge: Admits Gun Was “Accident” & Apologizes to Fans…

Aug, 24 2011 | Written by ATLien

Mickey “MempHitz” Wright faced a Clayton County judge yesterday evening on charges that he carried a loaded pistol into Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport. [mugshot]

Wright, who is licensed to carry a gun, was arrested Monday morning when TSA agents found a pistol in his carry-on luggage and spent the night in jail prior to his appearance in court.

Charged with the misdemeanor offense of carrying a weapon in an unauthorized location, Wright was unnecessarily cuffed and shackeld as he was escorted into court wearing an orange jail jumpsuit.

His wife Toya sat quietly in the back of the courtroom in support of her new husband.

MempHitz was carrying a 40-caliber Desert Eagle firearm in his carry-on luggage and says it was all just a big mistake.

He apologetically addressed Clayton County Magistrate Court Judge Daphne Walker, stating:

I just wanted to say to you that I would never intentionally take a firearm to the airport.

I just forgot that it was in my backpack.

Walker reminded MempHitz that although he has a license to carry, “you do have to be careful when you go to the airport to be sure you remove it.” She then granted him a $5,000 bond.

MempHitz has since been released from jail and hit up twitter thanking his supporters and apologizing to his family & fans.

It was a mistake anyone could have made… or is it??

(source)

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In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Antonia "Toya" Carter, Legal Issues, Memphitz

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Boo’d Up: Keyshia Cole & Booby Support ‘Braids & Fades’ Back to School Event…

Aug, 23 2011 | Written by ATLien

Keyshia Cole-Gibson and her hubby, Cleveland Cavalier guard Daniel ?Booby? Gibson did a lil good in the hood recently by giving back to the community.

Keyshia and Booby supported the 5th annual “Braids & Fades” event in Cleveland, Ohio yesterday (August 22, 2011) where they handed out school supplies and signed autographs for about 300 inner-city kids.

?So many parents are struggling in this economy and we are so blessed to be able to partner with Keyshia, Boobie and Villa to be able to assist them and take some of the back to school stress off, ?says Colby Colb, OM/PD of Radio One Cleveland.

In addition to free school supplies, top barbers and hairstylists from all over the city of Cleveland donated their services to the kids free of charge for this great cause…. hence the name “Braids & Fades”.

It’s always good to see some good in the hood! 🙂 Bravo Keyshia & Booby!

Props to @B_quiet84, who tweeted several photos from the event!

In News Boo'd Up, Daniel "Booby" Gibson, Keyshia Cole

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Quick Quotes: NeNe Leakes Doesn?t Play The Blame Game?

Aug, 23 2011 | Written by ATLien

Reality shows and relationships are like oil and water. They don’t mix! First DeShawn & Eric Snow called it quits, then Kandi & AJ (R.I.P.) called off their engagement, and recently Lisa Wu confirmed her separation from Ed Hartwell.

Real “Housewife” of Atlanta NeNe Leakes is also said to be in the midst of her own divorce drama with husband Gregg [insert side-eye here], and while I personally feel there’s a “Real Housewives of Atlanta” relationship curse, NeNe completely absolves Bravo of any responsibility in she and Gregg’s marital woes.

In a recent S2S article on how reality tv affects relationships, NeNe reveals:

Me and Gregg had issues before we even signed on to do the ?Housewives? show. I think the show just helped elevate them a little bit.

I couldn?t even put it on the show. I wouldn?t allow a show to break me up.

But the show doesn?t help.

Mmmm hmmm. I’m sure the show doesn’t help AT ALL! Especially when you’re facing marital problems & divorce on the show not in “real life”…

[READ: Boo’d Up ~ NeNe Leakes & Hubby Greg in the Belvedere Lounge ~ PHOTOS]

[Sidebar: and ‘yes’ MediaFakeOut stole my NeNe/Greg Essence photos too!]

Maybe they were just chillin in NOLA to get that old spark back. Who knows? Whatever the case, every dayum season there’s a breakup! I’m hoping my “curse” theory is wrong, but it ain’t lookin’ good…

Does REALITY tv curse relationships?

Thoughts?

Spotted @ WetPaint

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In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News NeNe Leakes, The Real Housewives of Atlanta

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Did Will & Jada Breakup? Don’t Believe the Hype… [*UPDATE* Statement from Couple]

Aug, 23 2011 | Written by ATLien

Word on the curb is that celebrity power couple Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith have broken up!!!

Just weeks prior to allowing fans to get a rare glimpse inside their living quarters,? InTouch Weekly ran an unverified report that the couple had called it quits after 13 years of marriage.

Word of their break-up quickly gained momentum on the net today, with many distraught fans even saying that if Will and Jada couldn’t make it who could?

Well before y’all start to give up on relationships, a family member has come forward to debunk all those nasty break up rumors.

Details… Continue Reading…

In Featured,News Celebrity Break-Ups, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Will Smith

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R.I.P. ~ Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Aug, 22 2011 | Written by ATLien

Sadly the music industry has lost yet another legend tonight.? Nickolas Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, passed away earlier today at the age 70.

According to Access Hollywood, Ashford’s longtime friend and former publicist Liz Rosenberg told The Associated Press that Ashford died Monday (August 22, 2011) in a New York City hospital.

He had been suffering from throat cancer and Continue Reading…

In News Ashford & Simpson, Nick Ashford, R.I.P.

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