Did You Buy Solange's Album?

I've gotten that question more than a few times this week. I mean, if you read da blog, then you would know that I anxiously anticipated Solo's album however, I got caught up and haven't made my way to the store yet. So um, the answer is no. Am I the reason Solo debuted at #9? I'm really surprised. Should I be tho? I mean, I know people don't buy albums like they used to (unless you're one of the millions who bought and continue to buy Lil Wayne's sizzurptastical album) but I thought that Solange was on a roll. I thought she was creating her own spotlight and showin the world something refreshingly new and different. I mean aren't we all about CHANGE right now? So I ask you, what happenended? Was it Solo's stank attitude? Is it because she really isn't her sister? Is it because she's trying way tooo hard to prove that she isn't her sister? Was it that flamenco lookin orange outfit she wore in her Sandcastle Disco video? I bet that's what da hell it was. The good thing is that even tho Solo only sold 30,000 copies and that sounds bad, Geffen Records claims that that is better than what they were expecting her to sell. Wait...is that really a good thing? And seriously, the Mama Mia soundtrack that has been on the charts for 8 weeks sold more than Solo. Fuckin Now That's What I Call Country! sold more than Solo. Then again, maybe at the end of the day, it's not about number of albums sold. Like Solo says, Fuck da Industry! Now as soon as I can my ass to a Best Buy..... UPDATE: Glennisha Morgan posted Solo's 'apology'....while I still think she needs to simma down just a tad - I do believe that there comes a point where the proof of who you are just is...no need to keep defending or talkin bout what just is - I love me some Solo! Go HERE!

F.U. Please Speak On It

So I got an email from a new reader who goes by the name of "Nauseated"...first of all, how u doin boo? Secondly, welcome and thanks for the love. Mkay, so now that we got all the warm and fuzzy ish out da way, let me speak on it. Nauseated asked me to "Puhleeeaze!" speak my mind on John McCain's VP pick, Sarah Palin. I haven't really said shit about McCain or his silly pick cuz really, what da hell is there to say except what we already know? However, since Nauseated is as nauseated as we all are about this here bullshit and since she seems really interested and in need of a Sarah Palin breakdown....like to hear it, here it go. How about John McCain just met Sarah Palin like da other day. He don't even know this broad or what she is capable of but he is like 80 years old and one jog away from death, so I know he didn't even have shit to do with this pick. Palin was chosen by the Republicans, a very 'pull something crazy out of our asses right quick' move, so that it would take away Barack's momentum so people would stop talking about all this change that is going to come with the first Black President and start talking about the first woman Vice President. I mean, truth be told, as ignorant and dumb as this shit is, it was a brilliant move. They have assumed that Hillary's supporters are so pressed to have a woman in the White House that they would vote Republican for just that reason. They think in their minds, McCain ain't got a but a good year or two left to live and as soon as he gone, we finally got a broad running shit. I personally feel Hillary and women in general, but specifically her supporters, should be pissed that they would give them such little credit. Ultimately, they think women don't care about the issues, the future of this country and what it means for their children and families because what is more important is that a female breaks through the glass ceiling. I am going to believe that Hillary's people, even tho some of them ain't too bright, can see right through this propaganda and bullshit. They were also very right in their thinking that we would focus and thrive off of a scandal. They knew this bitch had all kinds of shit goin on in her life with her kids, her own past, and the fact that she ain't done shit in Alaska or anywhere else that would be any kind of preparation for being the leader of this country. They knew that we would eat it up and we have. This bitch and her drama has been the topic of discussion EVERYWHERE and they knew this is just what would happen. "Who is this woman? Where did she come from? Oh who cares what experience she has, she is family woman with all those kids and one even has Downs. Oh how commendable is she for supporting her teenage slut daughter? She's a super woman!" But let's just talk about Sarah Palin for a minute. I didn't listen to her speech. While I know you should keep your enemies close, I just really couldn't listen to anything from RNC. Anything I hear from that camp makes me want to go and start poppin caps off in they asses. I mean how could anyone want to listen to a woman who has a pregnant 17 year old daughter but refuses to support sex education???? And I did hear a few things from Palin's speech and she was getting real extra and talkin out the side of her neck on more than a few issues but especially about Barack. Besides that, bitch is a liar. Yahoo! News broke it down right quick. PALIN: "I have protected the taxpayers by vetoing wasteful spending ... and championed reform to end the abuses of earmark spending by Congress. I told the Congress 'thanks but no thanks' for that Bridge to Nowhere." THE FACTS: As mayor of Wasilla, Palin hired a lobbyist and traveled to Washington annually to support earmarks for the town totaling $27 million. In her two years as governor, Alaska has requested nearly $750 million in special federal spending, by far the largest per-capita request in the nation. While Palin notes she rejected plans to build a $398 million bridge from Ketchikan to an island with 50 residents and an airport, that opposition came only after the plan was ridiculed nationally as a "bridge to nowhere." PALIN: "There is much to like and admire about our opponent. But listening to him speak, it's easy to forget that this is a man who has authored two memoirs but not a single major law or reform — not even in the state senate." THE FACTS: Compared to McCain and his two decades in the Senate, Obama does have a more meager record. But he has worked with Republicans to pass legislation that expanded efforts to intercept illegal shipments of weapons of mass destruction and to help destroy conventional weapons stockpiles. The legislation became law last year. To demean that accomplishment would be to also demean the work of Republican Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana, a respected foreign policy voice in the Senate. In Illinois, he was the leader on two big, contentious measures in Illinois: studying racial profiling by police and requiring recordings of interrogations in potential death penalty cases. He also successfully co-sponsored major ethics reform legislation. PALIN: "The Democratic nominee for president supports plans to raise income taxes, raise payroll taxes, raise investment income taxes, raise the death tax, raise business taxes, and increase the tax burden on the American people by hundreds of billions of dollars." THE FACTS: The Tax Policy Center, a think tank run jointly by the Brookings Institution and the Urban Institute, concluded that Obama's plan would increase after-tax income for middle-income taxpayers by about 5 percent by 2012, or nearly $2,200 annually. McCain's plan, which cuts taxes across all income levels, would raise after tax-income for middle-income taxpayers by 3 percent, the center concluded. Obama would provide $80 billion in tax breaks, mainly for poor workers and the elderly, including tripling the Earned Income Tax Credit for minimum-wage workers and higher credits for larger families. He also would raise income taxes, capital gains and dividend taxes on the wealthiest. He would raise payroll taxes on taxpayers with incomes above $250,000, and he would raise corporate taxes. Small businesses that make more than $250,000 a year would see taxes rise. And then of course McCain lies too. MCCAIN: "She's been governor of our largest state, in charge of 20 percent of America's energy supply ... She's responsible for 20 percent of the nation's energy supply. I'm entertained by the comparison and I hope we can keep making that comparison that running a political campaign is somehow comparable to being the executive of the largest state in America," he said in an interview with ABC News' Charles Gibson. THE FACTS: McCain's phrasing exaggerates both claims. Palin is governor of a state that ranks second nationally in crude oil production, but she's no more "responsible" for that resource than President Bush was when he was governor of Texas, another oil-producing state. In fact, her primary power is the ability to tax oil, which she did in concert with the Alaska Legislature. And where Alaska is the largest state in America, McCain could as easily have called it the 47th largest state — by population. MCCAIN: "She's the commander of the Alaska National Guard. ... She has been in charge, and she has had national security as one of her primary responsibilities," he said on ABC. THE FACTS: While governors are in charge of their state guard units, that authority ends whenever those units are called to actual military service. When guard units are deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, for example, they assume those duties under "federal status," which means they report to the Defense Department, not their governors. Alaska's national guard units have a total of about 4,200 personnel, among the smallest of state guard organizations. So you see Nauseated, I could go on and on about the hypocrisy but I don't see the point. Barack Obama will be the next President of this bitch. I don't care how many pictures of Palin and her Down Syndrome baby they put on People magazine and I don't care if they do a full spread of her knocked up daughter and her baby daddy...if people want this to be their VP and probably president, then as I always say, let people get what they ask for. They deserve it.

By The Way, About America's Next Top Model....

I think I'm officially over it. The screaming every time the Js walk in, or Tyra walks in, or a box is left somewhere or anything happens...I can't. It got on my damn nerves. Also, I think I'm just...well I'm a woman of a certain age and these little girls just don't do it for me anymore. Now with that said, Isis isn't as interesting/fabulous as I thought she would be but I think it is great that she is on the show. I mean, she's clearly part of the reality show Tranny Trend but still, she's fiercer than some of the other bitches on the show and she's taping a ding-dong up her butt crack. And she had one of the best photos of the night. Oh and that Sharaun bitch who got sent home and deserved to get sent packin, she was real out of pocket tryna fuck up Isis' photo shoot. Bitch was talking to her thru the curtain talkin bout, Isis you need to burn some of that hair off. Isis you need to shave. Silly shit like that. Isis kept it mature and kept it together and gave fierce pic while that bitch passed out and cried when Tyra didn't call her name. Anyhooo, while I won't be running home to watch ANTM, I'll still be watching when I feel like it. But unless my mood fits, don't expect any re-caps...not that ya'll even want any. Since I did watch this time, these were my favorite photos of the night AND my top four. Brittany Isis Elina Sheena

Ciara Givin Up Da Goodies!

Ciara clearly has an album droppin cuz she is butt ass nekkid on the cover of VIBE. While the cover is hot....I don't know what's really good wit dat skanktastical ass shot. Not sexy at all. Like she's tryin way too hard to be somebody she's not...I mean I understand Yonce got an album coming out about the same time and that's a lot of pressure but boo boo, its but so much your ass cheeks can do. And seriously, since did VIBE decide they wanted to be KING? I dunnno....whatchu think? Source

Brandy: Departed

Brandy's new video for her new single "Departed" debuted and it is vintage Brandy...it actually reminds me of a video she's already done before. Despite that, she looks fabulous and the song is dope. Bran is definitely back and I'm excited! And let's give it up one time to Rodney Jerkins...for one, he stays giving Brandy a hit and for two, he looks like he pushed out triplets and lost a good 60 or 70 pounds. Lookin good there Dark Child. Enjoy!

Star Got A Man....Like A Real One

I am shocked and RuPauled!! A straight man is diggin Star Jones. Wow. And he's a nice looking man too. I don't know who he is, but I kinda want to know what is wrong with him. I mean he is kissing and loving up on Star in public and he seems to be happy to do it! But for real, he looks like he can do better than Star. No offense Star, but you aren't the cutest...but I will say you rock the saggy skin and bobble head look better than almost anybody. I don't think Star has as much money as she once did but maybe after marrying a gay man and getting knocked off her pedestal she has learned to be humble and is like, a nice person now. I'm still suspect and not sure what this guys motives are but I'll say that I'm happy for Star. Er'body, even Star, deserves a lil love. Source

Can I Live? Daaayum!

Baby Z's side eye mean mug is off the chain! Lil girl is no joke and I luh her!!! She looks like she is two seconds from tellin her daddy to put her down so she can drop kick a bitch. I'm even scurred to talk about why her mama don't do her hair.

Are U Reading This: Let's Talk About Pep

Pepa, of Salt-N-Pepa, has written a book about her life which reveal her deepest secrets...including being molested as a child and her abusive marriage with Treach. In an interview with Essence.com she is sure to let everyone know that this book isn't a blame game, rather, it is a way to show people why she allowed herself to be abused and how she has recovered and is the "100%" person she is today. ESSENCE.COM: Pep, you are a true sheroe. Thank you for having the courage to share your personal testimony in your autobiography, 'Let's Talk About Pep.' What was your biggest apprehension about baring it all? PEPA: You know, it's funny, because industry people know they always looked at me a certain way, and at one point you start to believe all the hype and convince yourself that you are what people think you are. For years, I thought nothing was wrong with me. I played the part but I'm not practicing what I preach, I'm talking the talk but not walking the walk. So my biggest apprehension is having my family find out all these things, because they don't know half of the things I went through. I love my mom and she's very supportive, but I haven't seen my mom read a book, but she wants to read mine. ESSENCE.COM: So you never talked to her about anything that happened to you as a child? PEPA: No, not really. ESSENCE.COM: Not even the child molestation you endured? PEPA: I didn't know how she would take it. I even feel embarrassed about cutting my wrists and what people might think about that, but I know I had to tell my story despite what everyone's reactions might be. ESSENCE.COM: Are you aware that self-mutilation has been associated with rape and molestation victims? PEPA: Are you serious? No, this is my first time hearing that. I thought no one did that but me. ESSENCE.COM: You said that Iyanla Vanzant asked you how old you were when you were molested, because she associated your chronic lateness with that specific victimization. Have you become more prompt? PEPA: Yes, that was the first time I had heard that chronic lateness could be a result of life traumas and trying to seize control. But I'm proud to say that in the past year I've made it my business not to be late. ESSENCE.COM: And what about the rest of your family members whom you talk about in the book? PEPA: Well, my sister Jean kept asking me, "What did you say about me?" and I tried to brush it off, and I finally told her that I only said what you are. Jean is the bully of the family (laughs). ESSENCE.COM: You detail your stormy marriage to Anthony 'Treach' Criss, from Naughty by Nature, and the years of abuse he put you through. Have you ever had an opportunity to talk to him, post-divorce, about how it affected you? PEPA: No, and honestly, he's the one person I'm nervous about reading this, but I had to do it. How do I not tell that part of my life story? This book is not so much about my abuse, but my road to recovery. ESSENCE.COM: For years, there had been industry whisperings about you and Treach's tumultuous marriage. Has he ever reached out to you to apologize? PEPA: No, and I want to make it clear it is what it is. From what I know, people grow and that might have been who he was in the past. I can't speak for who he is now. Hopefully, this was then. He really is a great father to his kids. I don't want to make him out to be the bad guy. Again, the real story I wanted to tell is more about why I allowed these things to happen to me. ESSENCE.COM: Understood, and anyone can appreciate that. There's no question that we're all a work in progress. Where are you on your road to recovery? PEPA: Honestly, I'm really there. Of course, you're always open for improvement. But when I think about the type of person I was and how I viewed life, I'm like, 100 percent. I'm nowhere near where I was before this personal journey. Again, there's always room to grow and I'll continue to do that. Finally, I'm not fronting. Now, I'm so on point and have finally figured me out. People always say they want this kind of [self-actualization] and knowing our self-worth. I'm in a good place, and I really feel like I'm on my A-game right now. ESSENCE.COM: That's truly a blessing. In your book you say that your decision to change your patterns with abusive relationships had to do with your son, Tyran, and Egypt, your daughter with Treach. Did they ever witness the physical abuse and question you about it? PEPA: No, never physical, but they were often present during yelling and screaming matches. People forget that verbal abuse is equally unhealthy. My kids used to see me crying and depressed all the time, and that can affect kids as well. Now, if I get a little down or sad and my daughter notices and asks whether I'm okay, I say, "Yes, I'm fine. Mommy's just trying to figure something out." She doesn't like it when I act antsy or confused, so I have to say to myself, Okay, let me relax. And my son is at the age where I can talk with him now. ESSENCE.COM: So has your son read the book, and have you finally spoken to him about it? PEPA: I try to say a little bit to him. All he asks is, "Am I going to be embarrassed?" That's his thing, and I just had to say, "Well, there are some things that happened to me when I was young." And his response was, "Aww man, that's going to hurt me." And I simply told him we'll talk about it another day. ESSENCE.COM: What is the lesson you've taught your son about how to treat women? PEPA: I constantly talk to him about how to treat a woman. He tells me everything. That's the one thing I make sure I do-communicate with my kids. When I was growing up, my parents didn't have that open talk with me, and I promised myself that if I ever had kids, I would be open with them. And my son is a really decent guy. He's 18 and he's not a womanizer. When it comes to my daughter, I tell her, if anyone touches you, let me know. Because of the molestation I experienced as a child, I feel nervous for her, so I make sure to ask her those questions. I just think that's important; it affects me still. ESSENCE.COM: I can only imagine. Do you think you're overprotective of your daughter? PEPA: No more than any other parent. But again, what happened to me still affects me. I always have to tell her that she has to tell me if anyone bothers her, and that I won't be mad at her because I love her, because silence kills and people who abuse depend on their victim's silence as a tool to continue to victimize others. ESSENCE.COM: What is the one thing that you hope readers will walk away with? PEPA: That it's never too late for growth and that this too shall pass. There is nothing that you can't overcome. So it's never too late for happiness.

Daily Fug: Aw Hell To Da Naw Kim!

There I was, just mindin my bidness, yawnin, stretchin, tryna figure out what day it is when I see this shit. Damn you to all hell Lil Kim!!! How dare you????!!! I don't know where to start! Do we start with the Wet 'n' Nappy weave, your Bozo the clown make-up, or should we just go straight to your Grizzly Man eyebrows? I mean, just daayum. Just why don't people check a mirror before they step out?! And is there no one around you that can tell you that you look like a Ringling Brothers Circus reject?! I Can't!!! Source

A Lil Holiday Random Ish...

Hey Bitches!!!! With the holiday weekend still bubblin and while I'm still tryna figure out why my thighs are burnin, I thought I would do a lil check in and see what's been goin on in the world. I know we all saw Barack's speech on Thursday. No need to reszusgh that. He is the President of this bitch. Done. I refuse to even acknowledge McCain's bullshit VP pick. I mean, I think we all know that McCain's people know they are going to lose and someone thought well, we could try to get all of Clinton's bitter supporters by selecting some random Alaska Governor who has no experience doing anything and is pretending to be the mother of her 16 year old daughter's Down Syndrome baby. They think that women are so desperate to have a woman in some role of importance that Hill's people will vote Republican. But I think women, even the dumb bitter ones, are smart enough to know that voting for an old man puppet and a random woman who are both very much opposed to a woman's right to choose and support spending billions on oil would not be a good look. That's all I have to say about that. On a much brighter note, we all finally got to see Halle's daughter Nahla. She's a cutie of course. Those eyes! And then a lil zwexy....Tyson just lettin it all hang out. Me likey! I hope you all have a fabulous holiday weekend!!! Image Source