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Jay-Z may feel that 30 is the new twenty but according to Lil Kim, it’s the same ole 30.? Especially if you have to lie about it!
Nicki before the plastic…
Lil Kim hit up BlackVoices recently, where she discussed her beef with Nicki Minaj. In comparing herself to her newer version, Lil Kim, who recently turned 35-ish said that in her day she gave respect where it was due and also revealed that Nicki Minaj is “the same dag on age as us“… Continue Reading…
I totally missed Usher’s Behind the Music yesterday so I’m thanking the heavens for the internet!
In his episode, Usher spoke about his time at “Flavor Camp” with Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, where he was sent as a young teen to learn the “lifestyle” of the music industry.
“Sex, drugs, orgies… it was crazy!”
…and he also addressed the stories about his high-profile relationships with Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas and his ex-wife Tameka Foster Glover Raymond.? This one right here is a must see!
Watch the full episode of vH1’s Behind the Music: Usher: Continue Reading…
A Black British couple have given birth to a genetically White baby girl.? The proud parents, Ben & Angela Ihegboro, were shocked when they first laid eyes on their light skinned blonde haired baby girl, who they named Nmachi, whose name means “Beauty of God” in the Nigerian couple’s homeland.
Doctors determined that the baby is not an albino (a condition which is characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes due to absence or defect of an enzyme involved in the production of melanin) but attribute her appearance to an unknown genetic mutation.
Genetic experts are confused and amazed because neither parents has any mixed-race family history.
“We both just sat there after the birth staring at her.” Mother Angela, 35, of Woolwich, South London, beamed as she said, “She’s beautiful – a miracle baby.”
The father, Ben, said he was so shocked when Nmachi was born, he even joked: “Is she MINE?” Continue Reading…
Young Jeezy released a new track from his upcoming TM103 via a nationwide conference call today.
The track, entitled “Jizzle” features Lil Jon and is produced by Shawty Redd.? Jezzy also live streamed the conference call, where he discussed the new track as well as talked about what we can expect from his new project.
Watch the conference call video + Listen/Download Young Jeezy’s “Jizzle” ft. Lil Jon: Continue Reading…
Video ~ Big Boi’s Big Kidz Celebrity Fundraiser
Antwan “Big Boi” Patton held the 5th Annual fundraiser for his Big Kidz Foundation last Saturday evening.? Joined by his beautiful wife, Sherlita, Big was a gracious host as he took time to mingle and greet each and every one of his invited guests.
The evening’s theme was “Canvas for Kids” and Big, along with a few of his celebrity friends like T.I., Martha Stewart, Andre 3000, Idris Elba, Ludacris, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Janelle Monae and more, all contributed an original piece of artwork to auction off for the kids.
Big even contributed a bit of his own cash to the cause! He came out of pocket with $1,800 after winning a bidding war for George Clinton’s masterpiece. Continue Reading…
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was spotted backstage at Chastain Park Friday evening along with Atlanta’s director of cultural affairs Camille Love, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, and Chris Tucker.
The park was host to the Frankie Beverly & Maze concert, an annual event of sorts that draws thousands. Babyface performed many of his romantic hits including, “Every Time I Close My Eyes,””When Can I See You” and “Whip Appeal… and his brother Kevon Edmond’s group After 7 also hit the stage.
Photos via AJC
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