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Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss celebrated her 35th birthday last night surrounded by family and friends.
The “Fly Above” singer partied at Atlanta’s Strait’s restaurant with BFF Rasheeda, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle-Harris, Toya Carter and Derek J.
Kandi’s real “housewife” cast mate Attorney Phaedra Parks as well as former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell (aka prisoner #47895734) also came through in support of Kandi’s big 3.5.
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Cameras follow Antwan “Big Boi” Patton from the supermarket to Stankonia in a new short documentary entitled “The Crown Life”.
I gave you a lil taste of it a few days ago with the trailer and now the full 10 minute version has been released.
You’ll notice a few “A” town favorites like Killer Mike, as he worked on his PL3DGE album during the shooting (CLICK HERE for photos/video from Mike’s recent album signing event), and up & coming artist Pill.
Fans can also get a glimpse into Big’s “Purple Ribbon” camp with cameos from a few of his right hand men like Angelo (his tour manager), Uncle Darnell & Lil Rod.
Watch Big’s FULL 10+ minute “Crown Life” documentary below: Continue Reading…
It seems like it was just yesterday that Keyshia Cole hit the stage with Lil Kim to perform “Let it Go” at the BET awards but time flies and things change.
Keyshia hit up her Twitter a few hours ago, to vent her frustrations about her album being snubbed during the 2011 BET awards nominations, stating:
And while she had everyone’s attention, KeyCo also took a moment to update she and Lil Kim’s relationship status:
As you know, Lil Kim is always listening and lurking and as soon as she caught wind of Keyshia’s tweets all HELL broke loose.
Kimmie went in on Keyshia… calling her everything from a flop to a faker!
Check out the tweets PLUS Keyshia’s graceful exit below: Continue Reading…
Last year, Sandy “Pepa” Denton sparked a new found interest in Asian men when she displayed her affection for “Tom” during her dating reality show.
After CNN ran a story about how we Black women were being too picky, a new trend emerged where many successful Black women began dating Asian men.
[READ: New Trend Alert! Successful Black Woman with Asian Mates…]
Well, apparently all that mumbo-jumbo about Asian men being so different was just that… crap! The air in China doesn’t breed a different type of mate, in fact, they are just as prone to effin’ up as any other race.
Case in point… This Chinese woman’s man literally sent her over the edge!
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It was definitely a family affair yesterday as GrandHustle/Grind Time Official artist Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga hit up DTLR in Atlanta’s South Dekalb Mall to promote his new album Pl3dge with his handsome son by his side.
Spotted on the sidelines was his boo (who inspired one of my favorite songs from the CD).
[READ: Killer Mike Rap’s About His Boo in Hot New Love Song ~ PHOTOS/VIDEO]
I spoke with several fans… some who drove from as far as Macon just to get their copy of “PLE3DGE” signed by the legendary rapper.
Mike was ever the gentleman, graciously greeting fans, posing for pictures and signing a ton of albums for each and every fan who waited patiently in line to see him.
In support of the hometeam, Big Boi brought out the entire Patton clan!
GrandHustle CEO Jason Geter, Big Kuntry King and more also came through.
Check out video + additional photos from Killer Mike’s “PL3DGE” album signing below: Continue Reading…
You people have really taken Facebooking to another level.
In addition to all the pokes, bizarre status updates, drunken photos and stalking, y’all are now “tagging” your spawn in real life with names that equate to social media terminology!
You may recall lil “Facebook”… the baby who received her name in honor of the popular social network’s role in organizing Egyptian protests.
[READ: Social Media Mania Sparks First Baby Named “Facebook”…]
Well lil “Facebook” has a new internet “sister” now that yet another unusual name based on the social network has sprung up!
I dunno whether to laugh or cry…
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