Pin-Up Babe Turned Nigger of the Week

Angel Lola Luv

She wears many hats - video vixen, pinup model, eye candy - but should "rapper" be a title that she totes?



I understand sex sells, but apparently so does crap. I wonder how the board meeting on this one went. Sad to say that she isn't even really the Nigger of the Week; the genius who brought her into the studio thinking it was a good idea deserves that coveted U.N. title.

Nigger of the Week: Bow Wow v. Soulja Boy

Yes, Soulja Boy has managed to find himself as our Nigger of the Week, again. But this time he is NOT alone.

As it goes, Soulja Boy & Bow Wow have "beef" over Lamborghini's - whose is faster or whose is rented ... they might as well be arguing over who has the bigger penis!

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The story is Soulja Boy on one of his "Rich Nigga Shit" videos (more nonsense YouTube has exposed us to & I refuse to attach the hyperlink to such foolery) he bragged about purchasing a brand new car, and paying for it cash. He went on to challenge Bow Wow to a race. Bow Wow replied, with a humorous collection of insults to Soulja's "career". This triggered yet another response, where Soulja questioned Bow Wow's ownership of his Lambo, asking to see his "papers".

Is this what "hip-hop" has become? Is this was a "beef" really consists of? O how I yearn for the days of the East Coast-West Coast rivalry. SMDH. Granted Bow Wow has been around for quite some time, so you think he'd have better sense, but then we have to remind ourselves, he's still a baby.

This could all be some elaborate publicity stunt, because it wasn't too long ago that they were bouncing around screaming "Marco polo" with one another. Regardless of the reason, this niggerish behavior has landed them in our Nigger of the Week spot.

Uppity Celebrity: Michelle Williams

You can google her!

The Bashment Phenomena: Attendance

We said we'd bring it, and here it is.

If you remember our previous Bashment Phenomena post we talked about all the nut (_!_) party themes, headlines, and flyers that people concoct for a quick buck. Thanks to the easily accessible Photoshop and the new wave of youtube tutorials, everyone is suddenly a marketing and event planning pro. POSH!

End result? We end up with Nonsense Ent. presents the Foolery Edition hosted by the Sheep Crew. Ladies free before 11:22PM, and $4.99 after + tax. Shout out to the WHOLE alphabet.

*SMDH*

But can you REALLY blame these party "planners" and promoters? The question isn't why do they do it, because we all know why. The real question is WHY DO PEOPLE GO?

Throw a half naked chick and some words on a flyer and people flock; they'll sell their grandmother and knock over the local liquor store to make sure they have money for the perfect outfit and cover charge for the night. BUT substitute that naked girl with an AIDS ribbon and change "Affair" to "Fundraiser" and suddenly everyone is broke with a prior engagement - watching paint dry, ironing the sheets, walking the cat, etc.

Most events have now resorted to tricking people into caring. It's sad really.

Exhibits A and B

Last year the ladies of the AKA hosted and fashion show. In addition to the big fun promised, this was also a socially aware event. But notice how the first flyer makes NO mention of such. And the second flyer, at the very bottom, in barely legible font, they state that a portion of the proceeds are to benefit he Breast Cancer Research, accompanied by a small pink ribbon. Why is this the "fine print" of the event? Even the name/contact info of the guy who designed the flyer is more visible?

Another Greek family also hosted a socially aware event, however the Alphas chose AIDS Awareness.

Exhibit C

Although the cause is more vivid on the flyer, it seems randomly placed as though to say "o yeah, we care about something too, so now you should really come."

I get it - it's a catch 22. You want to support a good cause, but you also want to drive a crowd. But have we really gotten to a point where spread eagle is more appealing than the fight against domestic violence? We've evolved so much on a macro level - we actually have an African American president; but on a micro scale, we've regressed into a time where it's more fun to "chuck and jive" than to donate and save.

Notorious Hype

The reviews are in, from some very notable and well-respected publications, and yet people stil insist on trying to convince me that this movie is the best thing since The Wizard of Oz.

NYTimes-

What they have produced is a messy, lively melodrama, reasonably faithful to the facts of Biggie’s life and wholeheartedly devoted to burnishing his myth.

Newsday-

What really saves "Notorious" are the performances of rapper Jamal Woolard, who captures some of The Notorious B.I.G.'s playful charm, and newcomer Naturi Naughton, who dazzles early on as the fiery Lil' Kim.

Rolling Stone-

The movie is forced to rush things, but Biggie biographer Cheo Hodari Coker, who co-wrote the script, gets in the essentials, starting with young Chris on the streets dealing despite warnings from his single mom (a vivid Angela Bassett).

...but director George Tillman Jr., who sweetened Soul Food, goes soft when he should go for the jugular.

Washington Post-

Those trailers on YouTube may look promising, but don't believe the hype. "Notorious," a new biopic about the life and death of the Notorious B.I.G., feels like Biggie's Wikipedia page reformatted for the big screen. No era of the iconic Brooklyn rapper's tumultuous 24 years goes untouched, making for a frustrating dash from the playground to the grave, all in under two hours.

The experts have spoken, and it's pretty clear that this movie doesn't live up to all its hype. Not only did people hype the film, they took it upon themselves to immortalize Biggie. People have gone so far as to compare him to people like MLK and Shakespeare. REALLY???!!!!! A civil rights leader and a LITERARY genius?? He's a drug-dealer turned baby daddy turned rapper turned murder victim. Where is the glory in what he did? What disease did he cure? What great sacrifice did he make for mankind?

It is still my belief that this movie had NO BUSINESS GOING INTO PRODUCTION, and I will not stray away from that conviction. However, the disaster is done and yet people refuse to let it be, and call it was it is - a BIG mistake.

If this was such a GRAND masterpiece, where are the nominations, hmm - the Oscars, the SAGs? Why is it #7 on the box office charts, grossing slightly over $34M? Oh did we reeeeaaally think white America was going to align themselves behind this? And let's NOT play the race card - Ali with Will Smith grossed $87,713,825 worldwide, while earning 2 Oscar nominations; and Ray with Jamie Foxx grossed $124,731,534 worldwide, and was nominated for 6, winning 2 Oscars. Even that disaster of a movie, Tropic Thunder, got a damn nomination (Robert Downing Jr. for Best Supporting Actor). The truth of it is, the money-makers and movie connoisseurs saw what I saw - that this movie was a sham and a marketing ploy. While the slain Tupac Shakur has managed to release FIVE albums since his death, not to mention a number of collaborations, documentaries, et al; Christopher Wallace has done...

...don't worry, I'll wait.

The man was a good rapper. I will admit. And being from Brooklyn myself I was indeed a supporter. BUT I will not support the lies that people insist on spewing, as though he is the greatest this since color TV and cable television. He didn't "save" or "change" hip-hop. He was a part of it, and died from it. The man is no pioneer, he no saviour of any sort, and he is certainly NO MLK!!

When will this stop?

Stupid Rich Negro Role Models

OK so I was reading through my daily blogs and forums (I get so bored at work in the morning) and stumbled upon a very interesting video that I really wish I had not seen. Take a look see.

I will be the first to say that having a black President gives me that sense that in this great country of ours, anything is possible. Why is it that the people who represent us on a national stage use that opportunity to make us look foolish and ignorant?

Now from the first time I heard the song "My President is Black. My Lambo is Blue"- the two relate to each other how exactly? Was your Lambo red when Bush was in power? (Bloods & Crips analogy for those who are not hip). Then a guy I actually respected, Mr. Carter as I like to call him, remixes the song - OH NO.

This man worked so hard to remove himself from the "drug dealing rapper, turned fashion guru, turned record exec mogul" category. The man owns a part of a basketball team which would then mean he is an official business man; and you go on the national stage and represent not only your company and your name that way; but as a general brand and for argument sake, black people? What do we think that for July 4th, we're having a cook out on the White House lawn? Get Real!

Why does black have to be associated with ignorance? You know the "other people" are like "OMG what have we done?!" Let's get it together - the president is black, great; the country has hit a milestone, a moment in history, but his job remains the same. And if he fails the consequences are 10 fold.

Did I forget to mention this was at one of the "after parties"? More later!

The Real Meaning of "Diva"

di·va /ˈdivə, -vɑ/ [dee-vuh, -vah] –noun, plural -vas, -ve /-vɛ/ [-ve] . a distinguished female singer; prima donna. [Origin: 1880–85; < It < L dīva, fem. of dīvus god; cf. divine]

The basic sense of the term is "Goddess" or "fine lady" and it derives from the Latin 'divus' meaning 'divine'.

Despite is musical reference, the term "diva" has been known to represent a woman of rare, outstanding talent - not limited to the performing arts. Despite its sometimes negative connotation within the entertainment industry, the term "diva" is one that over the years has become synonymous with strong, independent, successful women. But leave it to Beyoncé to taint the entire meaning of the word.


Interview after interview, Beyoncé has made a point in stating that she hates it when people call her a diva - because that's not what she is. Remember the negative connotation I mentioned earlier? - a female singer who is arrogant, egocentric, rude, condescending, etc. - yeah, that's what Beyoncé isn't.

However, whether it was to satisfy her own agenda or simply because she ran out of lyrics, Ms. Knowles released a single on her latest trash album entitled "Diva".

I’m a a diva (hey)
I’m a I’m a a diva (hey)
I’m a I’m a a diva (hey)
I’m a I’m a a diva
I’m a I’m a a diva (hey)
I’m a I’m a a diva
I’m a I’m a a diva (hey)
I’m a I’m a…

Na na na diva is a female version of a hustla
Of a husla
Of a of a hustla
Na na na diva is a female version of a hustla
Of a husla
Of a of a hustla

Stop the track, let me state facts
I told you give me a minute, and I’ll be right back
Fifty million round the world and they said that I couldn’t get it
I done got so sick and filthy with benj’s I cant spend
How you gone be talkin shit?
You act like I just got up in it
Been the number one diva in this game for a minute
I know you read the paper, the one that they call a queen
Every radio round the world know me
Cause that’s where I be

Let's clear up a few inconsistencies:

• How do you insist to the media for years that you're not a diva then release a song, not only entitled "Diva" but that glorifies you being a diva? One of the lines in the 1st verse (Been the number one diva in this game for a minute contradicts the whole claim to never being a diva. Dumb (_!_)


• "diva is a female version of a hustla" - Really?? We will revisit this in depth later; but I will say this - a diva is NOT, nor has it ever been, a female version of a "hustla". Now the concoction of this nut (_!_) definition was probably just to pacify Beyoncé's inner diva - if I change the meaning, then it's ok if I'm a diva - but do not spew this filth on the radio as though it's the new anthem of the feminist movement. But I digress … til further notice.


• Beyoncé's rise to fame was only because of her SINGING ability - she's not an actor, and she certainly is NOT a rapper. Maybe this song was intended to be a parody to Lil Wayne's "A Milli" (have you seen the "Diva" video? It's nothing short of a joke, but let's move on) in which case she should've consulted her RAPPER husband and had him write her rhymes for this track. It's not as though she's opposed to stealing, borrowing, using other people's work.


• Not only has Beyoncé always maintained that she's not a diva, when interviewing, she would describe herself as "humble" and "modest". The modesty in these lyrics have escaped me so can someone point me to it. Don't worry, I'll wait.
  
  O I know - this isn't Beyoncé; it's her other personality alter-ego "Sasha Fierce". As we move on…

Artists are constantly altering the meanings and spellings of words to sell records. Ex: it's ludicrous and fabulous not Ludacris and Fabolous. So the fact that Beyoncé would give the word (that she hates) a whole new meaning isn't all that surprising. Just annoying.

hus·tler /ˈhʌslər/ [huhs-ler] –noun
1. an enterprising person determined to succeed; go-getter.
2. Slang. a person who employs fraudulent or unscrupulous methods to obtain money; swindler.
3. Informal. an expert gambler or game player who seeks out challengers, esp. unsuspecting amateur ones, in order to win money from them: He earned his living as a pool hustler.
4. Slang. a prostitute.
5. a person who hustles.

Maybe I'm a slow, but as far as I can tell, "hustler" is not a gender specific term; it is not specific to solely males. So for Beyoncé to make the bold statement that ANYTHING is the female version of it is LUDICROUS. That's like saying "a nurse is the female version of a doctor" - let's not.

Moreover, the 2 words do not mean the same thing - not in slang or the Queen's English - so why is one being compared to the other? One is not synonymous to the other, and for good reason. Diva typically refers to females, where as a hustler can be male or female. So if Beyoncé wanted to, she could claim that she's both a diva and a hustler.

"I'ma hustler I'ma I'ma hustler homie" -Sean "Jay-Z" Carter

So MAYBE Beyoncé was implying she's the female version of her beau?! What an insult to him that would be. §MH.

What's most infuriating about Beyoncé's definition of "diva" is the fact that she has every female - young & old, far & wide - believing it. Ladies have it in their myspace names, aim messages, facebook status, etc - all claiming that they're divas: the female version of hustlers. Why can't good sense spread this quickly? Why aren't we quoting Maya Angelou or Mary McLeod Bethune? Who aspires to be a "hustler"?! Yes the slang terminology has diluted us into believing a hustler is a good thing - fine - but still. This is someone who dropped out of high school (which explains a lot) so what makes her a reliable source of information for what constitutes as "diva" or "hustler" or anything? She didn't "hustle" to get her millions; she sang! Her daddy runs ran her career, and many of her millions were a collaborative effort with Destiny's Child. So what are her "hustles"? - House of Dereon? Her acting career? This is not a post about Beyoncé so I won't waste another second.

It's sad to see how susceptible ignorance can be. Beyoncé in 1 track can come along and completely alter the meaning of a word and suddenly it's Gospel. SMDH.

Reality Love Shows: Why?

This is just the most bizarre of all television programming......Reality Love Shows. What's worse is, they're now taking the REJECTS of one love show and giving them THEIR OWN reality show. For example, who thought it was a good idea to give "New York", a reject from the Flavor of Love show, her own disaster of a program?? Just the simple fact that she had the name "New York" depressed me: 1) When people think of New York, nothing outside of the 4 or 5 boroughs (depending on what you think of Staten Island) comes to mind. She was from Syracuse or Albany or one of the other hick "Halloween"-like towns that have a population of 3 or less. Enough said. 2) Her lack of class, sophistication, talent, A BRAIN, etc. gives a terrible name to all of the women who are from the REAL New York (apologies to all the Upstate readers, but come on, you already know that where you live doesn't count). The "I Love New York" show was just an excuse for her to flash the world her cleavage and display her LACK of sex appeal.

NOW, to add insult to injury, VH1 decided to take two rejects from "New York"-The Reject's show, "Real" and "Chance", and give them THEIR own trainwreck. Now if you thought you lost brain cells after subjecting yourself to either or both seasons of her show, you'll feel like a vegetable after watching "Real Chance at Love". First things first, they've got more bizarre names for their contestants/groupies/airheads than any of their other nut a** predecessors, including "MILF", "Bay Bay Bay", and "Rabbit". Not to mention the wonderful bonding sessions, such as "Chance" taking his pack of cheerleaders to get tattoos to prove their devotion. I don't know about any of you other ladies, but I can't really see myself getting a permanent mark on my body for someone that I may not even end up with. Once you get kicked off the show, how will you explain that tattoo afterwards?? "Oh, that was for my CAT Chance (or whatever the urchin's real name is) that passed away......." Yeah, good luck with that.

However, it's not just the ignorant negroes getting their 15 minutes of fame on these shows. You've got faux celebrities like Tila Tequila and washed-up rock stars like Bret Michaels who have been given their opportunity to waste valuable television time as well. It seems like every person searching to get laid now has the chance to bore the rest of us with their unfortunate love story. What's saddest about this is there are so many people that watch these "programs" (dare I call them that) religiously each week. Honestly though, is this what our culture has become? Are we really THAT desperate for entertainment??