Word for Word: You're Quoted Here
Posted: 2006-10-27 12:13:42
On Madonna
Hardleys101 Wrote ...
Of course a story had to be done about this. She is a celebrity but my God at least she's doing something. Both mainstream and blogging post forums have just lost their perspective or maybe not in quoting and presenting this story. The situation is real. It is as real as the need to sensationalize a story. The children of Africa need to adopted by anyone who can afford to get them out of those God forsaken orphanages. And they should not be adopted by anyone who desires to exploit them for money. She did nothing wrong!! Can you maybe do a post on the fact that she, Madonna, possibly did a good thing? Lets talk about how so many children in Africa are forced to pick up guns and fight wars for Gods knows who. Lets talk numbers for life expectancy and causes of death for children and young women in some of those countries. My God they are an endangered species. Some of the most beautiful people in the world. Bright intelligent minds, with very short futures. Unless someone, yes even Madonna steps in to do something. Let's talk about their life expectancy, the children of Africa with regard to rape, torture, starvation, death from simple treatable diseases, murder and AIDS. While every country in Africa is not at war there are just too many that are and our children are caught in the middle not being given a choice or a way out. Children in this country are suffering too much also. But at least they have a chance to prosper and have never been forced to pick up guns and go off to war in my life time. And before you quote me Iraq stats with respect to the average age of those young soldiers, let me assure you I am anti war. but that is a totally different beast. Americans can stop that B.S. with their voting power and right to protest. Children in Africa seem to have no rights. Thank you for your time.
On President Bush's Quote About Black Pastors
Wynurag Wrote ...
FIRST THING THE [President] GOT RIGHT SINCE HE OPENED HIS MOUTH. THE NEXT THING IS GOING TO BE "WELL THEY SURE AS CANT HAVE ANY OF MINE, HELL, I HUSTLED HARD FOR MINE, ARENT 'THOSE PEOPLE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT KEEP IT REAL?"..WELL LET EM, I'LL KEEP MINE IN THE BANK! AND TELL KUO HE CAN PLAYER HATE ME IF HE WANTS, AND ANYBODY ELSE, HELL I DIDNT WIN PRESIDENCY BY GETTING THE DARKIES VOTE, AND NEITHER DID MY DAD, SO DO YOU SERIOULY THINK I GIVE A DAMN? NOT!! FROM THE LAST OF A DYING BREED
On Jay-Z
Juzdoo Wrote ...
THE COMMENTS MADE BY JAY-Z REGARDING WATER SITUATION IN AFRICA, OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!! I AM NOT A JAY-Z MUSIC FAN. I AM, HOWEVER , VERY PLEASED TO SEE A YOUNG RAP INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL STANDING UP FOR
On Madonna
Lefern Turner Wrote ...
A tip of the hat to Madonna. You did a great thing. Remember when Jane Fonda adopted an African American child. The world is too small to worry about what color adopts another color.
L. Turner
Sante650 Wrote ...
The question is why does she want a black child now? Fashion !! There are plenty of ways to help an impoverished people besides taking children from thier families. The USA is full of (black)families who could use some help. 2006 Adoption = 2006 slavery
On Jay-Z
Milpriturnrer Wrote ....
It is really nice that the celebrities go and visit Africa, perform, make quotes as to how easy is would be to do this or that to turn on a water faucet. Wishful thinking. I am a American and I lived in those situations. It is nice that they give up their time to promote their careers, but are they helping those people there? I spent two years training the Nigerian Military to simulate actual situations that their military and civilian forces encounter everyday. This was done with computer simulations. They were taught how to use computers to fight the real world situations that were happening in country. The learning curve was like a kid with a new toy. They did not want to stop. Flash pictures and all of those things are great. But perhaps they need to look at the root of the problems and really see the real picture. These people need help. We do not need to give concerts to promote our celebs. Doing that is great. But when do you see the outcomes of the benefits of what was pledged during the visits. Check your family tree. You may have relatives there. I have been there, lived there, and so much want to do all I can to help them as well as educating our people here in the states. These people that can afford the blackmarket CDs, DVDs, etc.. do not see the real Black Americans. They only see the ones that go over with all of their riches and the people there think that is the way all Black Americans live. Not True. Some of us actually work for a living and are never recognized that we are the ones that bring reality to these people eyes and are never recognized by all of our celebs. We do it because we served our country and still do. Get a real grip and realize the these people that train these foreign countries are so talented. They not only think about their own families, they put themselves in harms way to make it better for those in different countries at the same time trying to may a better way of life for their own families. We love all of the talented celebs, but please recognize those that make a living with out all the flash are real people as well.
Ty
On Beyonce
Derek496 Wrote ...
You People? Whats up with that!! Have'nt heard that term used since Ross H. Perot!!!
On Julian Bond
ClntAxum Wrote ...
I am 56 years of age and therefor I have seen the uncivilized conduct of racism in America. I lived throughout the sixties, seening newspaper pictures of Black men lynched, while white people gathered around laughing, as though they were at a family reunion celebration. I have written this statement to make the point that, there have been public officials who have compared the homosexuals struggle to the civil rights struggle. Julian Bond made this same comparison recently. I respect mr Bond; however, I feel sadness and deep despair with this. I adamantly oppose violence and I do not advocate any unfair treatment of homosexuals; however, their lifestyle has absolutely nothing to do with the struggles of Black people, from the days of Christ to the present. This is a grave insult for anyone to even associate the two.
On Jay-Z
Theresa894 Wrote ...
To Whom ever it may Concern, I don't think that the problem lies with Jay-Z alone or lack of understanding with Jay-Z and the imposition of African underdevelopment, but also the lack of standards with Africa itself, for the music of Mr. Jay-Z is rather vulgar, insulting and superficial. For I believe that its highly unusual and profane that in the U.S. that the African-American community young artist, get riches and fame by an art that insults that community, and that community celebrates this artistic form of music. I seem to be seeing that Africa is following that same path in its celebration of the artists and the entertainers that it invites...... This is profoundly sad.... For I remember reading that Mr. Jay-Z was not allow to perform his self-hate and garbage in the People Republic of China. I say right-on for the Chinese..... Your Reader Theresa.....
On Nas and the N-Word
NO, and I REAPEAT NOOOO BODY SHOULD SAY THE N WORD especially us as black people. I use to think it was cool but the more mature I got the more ignorant this word sound. I get so ashamed when I am in a public place and that word is said while other races are present. " So Nas do not go over to Africa making excuses for why we use the N word ",when the real reason is we were taught to self hate and I believe that we do until this day.
On Akon
Lashawnwalk wrote ...
AKON PLEASE SAVE THAT MESS YOU/RE TALKING ABOUT. THERE ARE ENOUGH DISEASES OUT HERE NOW WE DON'T NEED YOU TO SPREAD IT ANY FURTHER TAKE THAT MESS BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM, AND BESIDES YOU BETTER BE GLAD ANYONE WANTS TO SLEEP WITH YOU AT ALL CHECK YOURESELF CAREFULLY AGAIN IN THE MIRROR.
on 50 Cent
Melcroo wrote ...
I've heard that before about 50 cent and other well known rappers & R & B singers. I would like to know is it a fad or do these producers and people behind the scenes really require or ask these performers to sleep with them for fame and fortune? If that's the case then the people who choose to participate are failures from the start because there willing to give up their souls for money. On the other hand some of them could just down right be gay or else why would Mya just come out and say that about 50 knowing that could cause a problem. Think she seen something we haven't? Holla Back !!!!
On DMX
srwrg1 wrote ...
I do not believe one minute that DMX got raped. That is just some b.s. coming out of his mouth. Come on now can you really picture a girl raping someone like DMX? Tell him that I said come back again with another lie.
On Janet Jackson
mrsnette75708 wrote ...
I was wondering do she have any kids. Do she want a big or small family. Cause she never talk about her family or anything. I'm one of hers biggest fans since she started out like the sitcom Good Times she played Penny, and all of her song.
Wandering Fan Mrs. A. Baxter
On Mya
ArtDjembe449 wrote ...
Hooray for her - more power to her - I never liked that 90's love-a-thug movement toward bad boys up to non-sense & violence. Degrading woman is their second language!!!! Being a man with a high regard to my Queens of color, I take offense to some of the rap and hip-hop groups or acts of this almost lost generation. Sincerely, ArtDjembe449 P.S. Prop 2 bad for you !!!!!!
Lakeboyz2006 wrote...
Mya is a skinny B! Nobody cares what she did or who she did it with. Her career is down the drain anyway.
On DMX
Dwansam7 Wrote ...
I think that is bull, if you had no intensions of cheating you wouldn't have put yourself in that situation in the first place. DMX is a typical male whore.
On Mya
ReneeBirmingham wrote ....
SHE'S NOT ALL THAT SEXY HERSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO WHY IS SHE TRYING TO PUT 50 DOWN... ANOTHER THING SHE SHOULD BE HAPPY 50 IS TRYING TO MAKE HER A DOLLAR INSTEAD OF A DIME PIECE. HOLLA........................
DmCnnngh wrote...
honestly have to know what gave 50 Cent the idea that him and Mya were dating, best friends or whatever other odd preference if they weren't doing something together. 50 Cent doesn't seem to be one of the guys who have to fantasize I don't think. Lloyd Banks and 50 Cent now that's something that would ruin the mind for ages, and mankind also. Ah hah!!!!
On Bobby Brown
Dancerockettes wrote ...
Just a comment: I'm so happy to hear Whitney is getting herself together!!!!! Hip Hip aray to her, I have just Loved Whitney as long as I can remember, take Bobby and that vixen together and drop them off in IRAQ
On Kat Williams
Lacowans wrote ...
Yeah, What Kat Williams said about Michael Jackson " Pimp Chronicles Part ", now that was funny, and made you look at it the way Kat spoke it. Possible some truth to it.
On Monica
Cgsfv wrote...
i just cant believe she calls her son lil rock but to answer your question no I don't think by having your baby your side all the time will make him a momma's boy
On Tupac
Dew2World Wrote ...
... obviously Tupac didn't know much about capitalism. If he wanted a perfect world, he should have set a perfect example
On Remy Ma
Daddysugafoot wrote ...
Remy Ma has got a lot of nerve!!! Missy is legendary. She has one hot song and thinks that she has the right, the audacity to even think she is on the same level as Missy. I give props when they are due...but for real now, how can any of her...or her camp compete. ((blank stare))
Snoopie7MC wrote ...
O.k. So, I just read Remy Ma's quote about why Missy won the BET best rapper award. I've only heard one song by Remy Ma and was not impressed. One of my main problems is, yet again, one of our sistas is talking about how she's making her man "feel so good". Yes, sex is a nomal part of life, but come on! It's the same old cookie cutter rap. What happend to the real rappers, the street poets? I'm only 22 years old and this is just getting plain old tiring. Remember when Public Enemy set the voice to what was going wrong in the black community? Or Tupac's ode to women, "Keep Your Head Up"? We as black women are facing a new epidemic by enormous proportions. It's called AIDS. It's not a white gay disase anymore sistas. And still we act as if it doesn't exist when we are more than the majority of new AIDS cases. How long are we going to create music just to make a dollar and have the nerve to call it art. That's as trite as a painter painting unicorns and fairies. Get a clue. Maybe Missy didn't deserve he award, and I don't think Remy Ma should either.
On Monica
JazzyPat65 wrote ...
Monica is making selfish excuses. A baby needs a solid foundation & parents(2) if possible..Having a loving parents or (mother) does not create a Mama's boy, it creates a loving and caring man or woman.
On Gabrielle Union
DtsnJrE wrote … That is what's wrong with the world today its to much of it, "The World That Is. Instead of fighting for roles that make you an out standing movie model, people just settle for slut parts to make ends meet. Actors like Sidney Poi tier, Ossie Davie and Ruby Dee just to name a few. This young actress can do just that act. She doesn't have to settle for less to become an aspiring actress. It made me sick to my stomach to see beautiful Pam Grier play in some of the role just was in and now THE "L Word".
Leanniati wrote …
She have a right to play any part she need too if that her choice then we should let her have that chance
CuteandShy15 wrote…
FEEL THAT IF SHE'S A TALENTED ACTRESS WHY SHOULD IT MATTER WHAT CHARACHTER SHE IS PLAYING, MY GOODNESS IT'S JUST A CHARACHTER, GABRIELLE GIRL DO YOU NO OFFENSE TO YOUR FAMILY BUT THEY CAN'T TELLYOU ANYTHING OR WHAT TYPE OF PERSON TO PLAY & DON'T PAY YOUR BILLS.
On Janet Jackson
BURGINSJAKS wrote …
Who cares what happens in their own private love life. It is just that "Private". Whoever took that quote and tried to run with it is more obnoxious than anyone or anything I ever heard.
Lbilbrew wrote …
Hello Just to vent a little WHO CARES, she's and actor and why not experience with different roles. She's pretty a great actor and who cares if she is gay or not. The gay thing is really getting old and like she said look at the other roles she's played. Let it go and leave her alone, she's good at every role she plays.
On 50 Cent
LaRiaLand wrote …
I think that was a very ignorant comment on a very serious issue! 50 Cent is cool and I am a fan of his music, to an extent. I only say it that way because I am a bigger R&B fan. However, I feel that 50 Cent was just being egotistic. People don’t hate him because he put innocent people in danger or because neglected the people that’s needed his help the most. Bush has done that and MORE! 50 Cent needs to be glad he isn’t hated like GEORGE BUSH! The “few haters” 50 Cent has doesn’t compare to the NATION that hates George Bush!
NIceWhipPapi wrote…
I couldn't believe that 50 cent made a comment that stupid, or a comparison that naieve. Does this man really think that he's hated that bad? To compare oneself to One of the worst presidents' in recent history, and by far one of the worst decision makers ever to set foot in Washington, is pure ignorance. I like 50 as an artist, but stupid quotes like that alienates his true fans. Maybe 50 should walk a mile in the average person's shoes to understand why Bush get's no love!
On LeToya
IS IT TRURE THAT U AND SLIM R 2 COUPLE!!!!!!
Beyonce
Bre3058
That what beyonce said just ticked me off. Honey you aren’t better than lauryn hill at all. Just face the fact that another women is on your man’s arm and he lovin’ it right now.
Msjancy wrote …
i totally disagree with beyonce's comments on lauryn hill. While i really like beyonce as an artist, she has definitely lost some points with me. i mean how can you blatently insinuate that lauryn is not comfortable in her own skin, i mean she has done things that a lot of women would not do because they are not comfortable with whom they are, (think about it). furthermore, how can you knock someone for going through an inevitable experience, something she had no control of, something she couldn't just cut off her emotions from ( like any other human being), but had to deal with it the best way she knew, or was advised how. in addition, lauryn is much more than a singer herself, as a matter of fact, beyonce does not nearly have the level of intelligence and wisdom of various capacities as lauryn. word to the wise beyonce" you dont have kids, you've never been married.......... should i say more ? never knock someone, especially if you have not walked in the same shoes.....
Thomtyler6 wrote
Dear Beyonce; It's just like a broad like you to kick a sister when you think their down. You'll never lose yourself like Lauryn Hill. How dare you? You can't touch the realness as Lauryn has. You can't touch the people soul as did Lauryn. Sister Lauryn may be going through some difficult times. Did you try and reach out to a Sister? No you go and say you'll never lose it like she did. Its just like a weave wearing sex selling babe like you. You can sing your but off, but your spirituality is gone. You sold it. Yeah your hot right now, but as the years come and go you will be in the archives like Witney. Don't kick a sister when you think their down. Quote "you'll never lose it like Lauryn" How dare you Sister?
Luvleeladyakd wrote ..
Hello, I make very few comments on the quotes I read, but Miss Beyonce has lost her cotton picking mind. I happen to be a Lauryn Hill fan and an individual who gets annoyed everytime I catch a 5 second glimpse of Beyonce. I aint a hater, I just do not like, (nor have I ever) liked her music. We are around the same age and so when I was in high school and the old DC started singing I was feelin them. Their harmonies were tight and I may have been a long term fan if not for all the drama that happened. I happened to have really like DC when it was Beyonce,Kelly,Latoya,and Latavia. After the split they didnt sound the same and I jumped of the band wagon. Anyway Lauryn on the other hand, I admit the girl has got issues, but I still love her. I still await her return to her rightful throne. I bought the Miseducation album at least 5 times and I am about to buy it a 6th (the cd is so good that I have had to replace it several times over the years due to it mysteriously walking away). Anyway, I dont think that Lauryn lost who she is, I think Lauryn is hurting, I think she needs prayers, I think her latest antics and outbursts were misdirected and that she is dealing in the only way she knows how. Inspite of her shortcomings Lauryn has one thing going for her that Ms B does not. She has never alienated, and tried to publicly humiliate friends that she has had since elementary school. We celebrate Lauryn for a reason, at least I know I do. I sing, and until Lauryn Hill I always wished I sung and looked differently. Lauryn made the world accept people that look like us. She was beautiful, dark and lovely. Her hair was natural-she helped me loved me, dark skin, she helped me see the beauty in my natural hair, she made me take pride in having a singing voice with a deeper range. With that said, I think that her comment about loosing herself like Lauryn Hill is the most inappropriate and disrespectful things anyone could say. Even in Lauryn's lost self as she puts it there is something that Ms. Hill (as she wishes to be called) has that seems to be missing with the aforementioned Ms Knowles. When has Beyonce ever had an identity outside of her father, DC and now Jay-Z? Correct me if I am wrong but isn't this the same girl gyrating and throwing herself onstage and in video to a guy (Jay-Z) who seems oblivious and disintrested in what she is doing? Have we ever seen Ms Hill do that? Isnt this the same person who (according to rumors) tried to usurp the success of former BF and DC member Latoya by allowing her album to be ordered before the official reease date? In my opinion you cant loose something you never had, and although Lauryn is going through whatever she is experiencing right now. I think we need to still embrace her. All is not lost. She is a genius musically, and unlike Beyonce actually has acting skills and more to her than hype. I am and have always been (ever since Sister Act 2) a die hard fan of MS. HIll. If she never makes another album, it will be sad, but I will appreciate what she has done. Beyonce can make 2000 albums and I will never buy nor listen to nor download them. You couldnt pay me to listen to, watch or pay for anything that this girl participates in. So I think she needs to take a chill pill and realize that sometimes some things are better left unsaid. Why she gotta play Lauryn like that or at least attempt to? Lauryn has more talent and realness than Beyonce will ever hope to have, and this is one fan (who at one time actually liked music that Beyonce sung) will always be true to Lauryn Hill. Her music and her success and even her turmoil has changed my life. If I had the chance to say so I would tell Miss Hill that she is missed, and loved. Music hasnt been the same since she left the game. No one can rock the mic, singing or rappin like her. She is much needed in the industry, and if she decides to never return I say thank you for the lyrical gems you gave us in the fugees and on your solo album. I admit I was lost and stunned by the unplugged release but I will always love and cherish the gift you gave on the Miseducation. I dont care who wrote the songs, without your voice they would be bland (and plain irritating if sung by Beyonce). I hope you find the peace and joy that you need, and I wish you well Ms. Hill. Beyonce can take a hike, fall of the face of the earth, or just plain go away and I wouldnt miss her one bit...the girl just aint it like everyone says she is. At least not to me and that is my opinion and i dont care who likes it and I aint hating on her cuz I have no desire to be her, look like her, and God forbid sing like her, the only thing she has that I aspire to have one day...and trust me I am preparing to go to Law school so that i can make it, is money. With that said I hope I havent been too harsh, I normally ignore any story or show or movie that involves her (I am just not a fan) but I saw the name Lauryn Hill and my attention was caught. I guess she had to do something in order to catch folks attention, says something negative about a troubled star...Comfortable in her own skin...that maybe true but what about being comfortable in your own body? Seems to me she cant make up her mind to have a little extra or be a little thin....so much for having your own identity, some people dont even read stories about you unless it involves someone else, MS Knowles!!!!!
Angeleyesdp wrote ...
I LIKE BEYONCE BECAUSE HER STYLE, SHE HAS FINESS, THE GIRL MAKE ME WANNA BE A BETTER WOMAN, AND I AM OLDER, NOT MUCH'' BUT B GOT IT GOIN ON, AND I AM NOT GAY'' JUST GIVING A SISTA A PROPS'' YOU GO GIRL''. A FAN ANGEL''
Miscellaneous
EBDiamond7 Wrote …/
I was watching CNN news on Friday mornining Lou Dobbs 3:45 a.m. and saw a news report I thought was horrible and made me down right mad as hell. a Louisiana parrish school board ordered the early retirement of a school bus driver (with pay). The scholl bus driver who is white was the driver of elementary aged african american children she made all of the children to move to the back of the bus using very derrogitory racial words and the childrens bus seat had "KKK" written on the seats. The children crying and very upset told their parents who demanded the bus driver to be fired well needless to say there was infact a meeting but only a hand few of the parents were allowed into the meeting and none of the parrishs black leadership was allowed into the meeting neither the mayor nor the city councilmen memebers were allowed into the meeting and neither would the school board members discuss any of the allegations pertaing to the bus drivers racists remarks and actions stating that it would cause too much time and too much money. It is time for the leadership in our community to stand up for young people instead of walking around in a false sense of security Malcolm and Dr. King are indeed gone but their work was far from finished they left us handing us the batton to keeping fighting to pick up where they left off It is time that we educate our young people about our rich legacy the good,the bad, and the ugly explaing to them that this generation is the most richest and the freest that blacks has experienced since our ancestors brought over as slaves we must explain to our children that the freedoms that they are experiencing is what so manyof our ancestors fought and died for explaining to them that racisim is alive and well in the form of Jim Crow Jr. esq. that he no longer is riding around on horses with white sheets but he is cleverly undoing the laws and rights that our ancestors fought valliantly for.Since so many of our warriors from the Civil Rights Era are beginning to die out it is our duty to glean as much information from them as we can so that we can train up the next generation of Civil Rights Leaders who will be fearless in the face of tyranny because of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina we are in desperate need of leaders who are fearless and is not afraid to stand up for the truth.
SaprinaWillis wrote…
WHAT MAKES ME MAD IS WHEN CELEBRITY'S SAY THEY WANNA GIVE BACK TO THE LESS FORTUNATE. I GOT THE EMAIL ADDRESS TO MONIQUE, AND ASKED IF I CAN HAVE A FEW MINUTES OF HER TIME TO PITCH A MOVIE IDEA TO HER, AND I GOT NO RESPONSE. I ALSO ASKED HOW I CAN AUDITION TO DO WORK WITH HER, SINCE SHE IS ONE OF MY INSPIRATIONS. I MEAN SHE GIVES PLUS SIZE PEOPLE LIKE ME A NEW MEANING OF SELF-ESTEEM. BUT WHEN YOU ARE A STRUGGLING ACTRESS LIKE ME TRYING TO COME UP, IT HURTS WHEN YOU CAN'T GET ANYONE TO LISTEN TO YOU. MY DREAM IS TO BECOME AN ACTRESS, AND WORK WITH A VARIETY OF PEOPLE. I WANT PEOPLE TO NOTICE ME FOR MY TALENT AND NOT MY SIZE, AND PEOPLE LIKE MONIQUE MAKE ME BELIEVE THERE IS A CHANCE FOR ME. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE LISTENS TO ME ONE DAY. MY NAME IS SAPRINA WILLIS FROM RALEIGH NC
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Hardleys101 Wrote ...
Of course a story had to be done about this. She is a celebrity but my God at least she's doing something. Both mainstream and blogging post forums have just lost their perspective or maybe not in quoting and presenting this story. The situation is real. It is as real as the need to sensationalize a story. The children of Africa need to adopted by anyone who can afford to get them out of those God forsaken orphanages. And they should not be adopted by anyone who desires to exploit them for money. She did nothing wrong!! Can you maybe do a post on the fact that she, Madonna, possibly did a good thing? Lets talk about how so many children in Africa are forced to pick up guns and fight wars for Gods knows who. Lets talk numbers for life expectancy and causes of death for children and young women in some of those countries. My God they are an endangered species. Some of the most beautiful people in the world. Bright intelligent minds, with very short futures. Unless someone, yes even Madonna steps in to do something. Let's talk about their life expectancy, the children of Africa with regard to rape, torture, starvation, death from simple treatable diseases, murder and AIDS. While every country in Africa is not at war there are just too many that are and our children are caught in the middle not being given a choice or a way out. Children in this country are suffering too much also. But at least they have a chance to prosper and have never been forced to pick up guns and go off to war in my life time. And before you quote me Iraq stats with respect to the average age of those young soldiers, let me assure you I am anti war. but that is a totally different beast. Americans can stop that B.S. with their voting power and right to protest. Children in Africa seem to have no rights. Thank you for your time.
On President Bush's Quote About Black Pastors
Wynurag Wrote ...
FIRST THING THE [President] GOT RIGHT SINCE HE OPENED HIS MOUTH. THE NEXT THING IS GOING TO BE "WELL THEY SURE AS CANT HAVE ANY OF MINE, HELL, I HUSTLED HARD FOR MINE, ARENT 'THOSE PEOPLE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT KEEP IT REAL?"..WELL LET EM, I'LL KEEP MINE IN THE BANK! AND TELL KUO HE CAN PLAYER HATE ME IF HE WANTS, AND ANYBODY ELSE, HELL I DIDNT WIN PRESIDENCY BY GETTING THE DARKIES VOTE, AND NEITHER DID MY DAD, SO DO YOU SERIOULY THINK I GIVE A DAMN? NOT!! FROM THE LAST OF A DYING BREED
On Jay-Z
Juzdoo Wrote ...
THE COMMENTS MADE BY JAY-Z REGARDING WATER SITUATION IN AFRICA, OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!! I AM NOT A JAY-Z MUSIC FAN. I AM, HOWEVER , VERY PLEASED TO SEE A YOUNG RAP INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL STANDING UP FOR
On Madonna
Lefern Turner Wrote ...
A tip of the hat to Madonna. You did a great thing. Remember when Jane Fonda adopted an African American child. The world is too small to worry about what color adopts another color.
L. Turner
Sante650 Wrote ...
The question is why does she want a black child now? Fashion !! There are plenty of ways to help an impoverished people besides taking children from thier families. The USA is full of (black)families who could use some help. 2006 Adoption = 2006 slavery
On Jay-Z
Milpriturnrer Wrote ....
It is really nice that the celebrities go and visit Africa, perform, make quotes as to how easy is would be to do this or that to turn on a water faucet. Wishful thinking. I am a American and I lived in those situations. It is nice that they give up their time to promote their careers, but are they helping those people there? I spent two years training the Nigerian Military to simulate actual situations that their military and civilian forces encounter everyday. This was done with computer simulations. They were taught how to use computers to fight the real world situations that were happening in country. The learning curve was like a kid with a new toy. They did not want to stop. Flash pictures and all of those things are great. But perhaps they need to look at the root of the problems and really see the real picture. These people need help. We do not need to give concerts to promote our celebs. Doing that is great. But when do you see the outcomes of the benefits of what was pledged during the visits. Check your family tree. You may have relatives there. I have been there, lived there, and so much want to do all I can to help them as well as educating our people here in the states. These people that can afford the blackmarket CDs, DVDs, etc.. do not see the real Black Americans. They only see the ones that go over with all of their riches and the people there think that is the way all Black Americans live. Not True. Some of us actually work for a living and are never recognized that we are the ones that bring reality to these people eyes and are never recognized by all of our celebs. We do it because we served our country and still do. Get a real grip and realize the these people that train these foreign countries are so talented. They not only think about their own families, they put themselves in harms way to make it better for those in different countries at the same time trying to may a better way of life for their own families. We love all of the talented celebs, but please recognize those that make a living with out all the flash are real people as well.
Ty
On Beyonce
Derek496 Wrote ...
You People? Whats up with that!! Have'nt heard that term used since Ross H. Perot!!!
On Julian Bond
ClntAxum Wrote ...
I am 56 years of age and therefor I have seen the uncivilized conduct of racism in America. I lived throughout the sixties, seening newspaper pictures of Black men lynched, while white people gathered around laughing, as though they were at a family reunion celebration. I have written this statement to make the point that, there have been public officials who have compared the homosexuals struggle to the civil rights struggle. Julian Bond made this same comparison recently. I respect mr Bond; however, I feel sadness and deep despair with this. I adamantly oppose violence and I do not advocate any unfair treatment of homosexuals; however, their lifestyle has absolutely nothing to do with the struggles of Black people, from the days of Christ to the present. This is a grave insult for anyone to even associate the two.
On Jay-Z
Theresa894 Wrote ...
To Whom ever it may Concern, I don't think that the problem lies with Jay-Z alone or lack of understanding with Jay-Z and the imposition of African underdevelopment, but also the lack of standards with Africa itself, for the music of Mr. Jay-Z is rather vulgar, insulting and superficial. For I believe that its highly unusual and profane that in the U.S. that the African-American community young artist, get riches and fame by an art that insults that community, and that community celebrates this artistic form of music. I seem to be seeing that Africa is following that same path in its celebration of the artists and the entertainers that it invites...... This is profoundly sad.... For I remember reading that Mr. Jay-Z was not allow to perform his self-hate and garbage in the People Republic of China. I say right-on for the Chinese..... Your Reader Theresa.....
On Nas and the N-Word
NO, and I REAPEAT NOOOO BODY SHOULD SAY THE N WORD especially us as black people. I use to think it was cool but the more mature I got the more ignorant this word sound. I get so ashamed when I am in a public place and that word is said while other races are present. " So Nas do not go over to Africa making excuses for why we use the N word ",when the real reason is we were taught to self hate and I believe that we do until this day.
On Akon
Lashawnwalk wrote ...
AKON PLEASE SAVE THAT MESS YOU/RE TALKING ABOUT. THERE ARE ENOUGH DISEASES OUT HERE NOW WE DON'T NEED YOU TO SPREAD IT ANY FURTHER TAKE THAT MESS BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM, AND BESIDES YOU BETTER BE GLAD ANYONE WANTS TO SLEEP WITH YOU AT ALL CHECK YOURESELF CAREFULLY AGAIN IN THE MIRROR.
on 50 Cent
Melcroo wrote ...
I've heard that before about 50 cent and other well known rappers & R & B singers. I would like to know is it a fad or do these producers and people behind the scenes really require or ask these performers to sleep with them for fame and fortune? If that's the case then the people who choose to participate are failures from the start because there willing to give up their souls for money. On the other hand some of them could just down right be gay or else why would Mya just come out and say that about 50 knowing that could cause a problem. Think she seen something we haven't? Holla Back !!!!
On DMX
srwrg1 wrote ...
I do not believe one minute that DMX got raped. That is just some b.s. coming out of his mouth. Come on now can you really picture a girl raping someone like DMX? Tell him that I said come back again with another lie.
On Janet Jackson
mrsnette75708 wrote ...
I was wondering do she have any kids. Do she want a big or small family. Cause she never talk about her family or anything. I'm one of hers biggest fans since she started out like the sitcom Good Times she played Penny, and all of her song.
Wandering Fan Mrs. A. Baxter
On Mya
ArtDjembe449 wrote ...
Hooray for her - more power to her - I never liked that 90's love-a-thug movement toward bad boys up to non-sense & violence. Degrading woman is their second language!!!! Being a man with a high regard to my Queens of color, I take offense to some of the rap and hip-hop groups or acts of this almost lost generation. Sincerely, ArtDjembe449 P.S. Prop 2 bad for you !!!!!!
Lakeboyz2006 wrote...
Mya is a skinny B! Nobody cares what she did or who she did it with. Her career is down the drain anyway.
On DMX
Dwansam7 Wrote ...
I think that is bull, if you had no intensions of cheating you wouldn't have put yourself in that situation in the first place. DMX is a typical male whore.
On Mya
ReneeBirmingham wrote ....
SHE'S NOT ALL THAT SEXY HERSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO WHY IS SHE TRYING TO PUT 50 DOWN... ANOTHER THING SHE SHOULD BE HAPPY 50 IS TRYING TO MAKE HER A DOLLAR INSTEAD OF A DIME PIECE. HOLLA........................
DmCnnngh wrote...
honestly have to know what gave 50 Cent the idea that him and Mya were dating, best friends or whatever other odd preference if they weren't doing something together. 50 Cent doesn't seem to be one of the guys who have to fantasize I don't think. Lloyd Banks and 50 Cent now that's something that would ruin the mind for ages, and mankind also. Ah hah!!!!
On Bobby Brown
Dancerockettes wrote ...
Just a comment: I'm so happy to hear Whitney is getting herself together!!!!! Hip Hip aray to her, I have just Loved Whitney as long as I can remember, take Bobby and that vixen together and drop them off in IRAQ
On Kat Williams
Lacowans wrote ...
Yeah, What Kat Williams said about Michael Jackson " Pimp Chronicles Part ", now that was funny, and made you look at it the way Kat spoke it. Possible some truth to it.
On Monica
Cgsfv wrote...
i just cant believe she calls her son lil rock but to answer your question no I don't think by having your baby your side all the time will make him a momma's boy
On Tupac
Dew2World Wrote ...
... obviously Tupac didn't know much about capitalism. If he wanted a perfect world, he should have set a perfect example
On Remy Ma
Daddysugafoot wrote ...
Remy Ma has got a lot of nerve!!! Missy is legendary. She has one hot song and thinks that she has the right, the audacity to even think she is on the same level as Missy. I give props when they are due...but for real now, how can any of her...or her camp compete. ((blank stare))
Snoopie7MC wrote ...
O.k. So, I just read Remy Ma's quote about why Missy won the BET best rapper award. I've only heard one song by Remy Ma and was not impressed. One of my main problems is, yet again, one of our sistas is talking about how she's making her man "feel so good". Yes, sex is a nomal part of life, but come on! It's the same old cookie cutter rap. What happend to the real rappers, the street poets? I'm only 22 years old and this is just getting plain old tiring. Remember when Public Enemy set the voice to what was going wrong in the black community? Or Tupac's ode to women, "Keep Your Head Up"? We as black women are facing a new epidemic by enormous proportions. It's called AIDS. It's not a white gay disase anymore sistas. And still we act as if it doesn't exist when we are more than the majority of new AIDS cases. How long are we going to create music just to make a dollar and have the nerve to call it art. That's as trite as a painter painting unicorns and fairies. Get a clue. Maybe Missy didn't deserve he award, and I don't think Remy Ma should either.
On Monica
JazzyPat65 wrote ...
Monica is making selfish excuses. A baby needs a solid foundation & parents(2) if possible..Having a loving parents or (mother) does not create a Mama's boy, it creates a loving and caring man or woman.
On Gabrielle Union
DtsnJrE wrote … That is what's wrong with the world today its to much of it, "The World That Is. Instead of fighting for roles that make you an out standing movie model, people just settle for slut parts to make ends meet. Actors like Sidney Poi tier, Ossie Davie and Ruby Dee just to name a few. This young actress can do just that act. She doesn't have to settle for less to become an aspiring actress. It made me sick to my stomach to see beautiful Pam Grier play in some of the role just was in and now THE "L Word".
Leanniati wrote …
She have a right to play any part she need too if that her choice then we should let her have that chance
CuteandShy15 wrote…
FEEL THAT IF SHE'S A TALENTED ACTRESS WHY SHOULD IT MATTER WHAT CHARACHTER SHE IS PLAYING, MY GOODNESS IT'S JUST A CHARACHTER, GABRIELLE GIRL DO YOU NO OFFENSE TO YOUR FAMILY BUT THEY CAN'T TELLYOU ANYTHING OR WHAT TYPE OF PERSON TO PLAY & DON'T PAY YOUR BILLS.
On Janet Jackson
BURGINSJAKS wrote …
Who cares what happens in their own private love life. It is just that "Private". Whoever took that quote and tried to run with it is more obnoxious than anyone or anything I ever heard.
Lbilbrew wrote …
Hello Just to vent a little WHO CARES, she's and actor and why not experience with different roles. She's pretty a great actor and who cares if she is gay or not. The gay thing is really getting old and like she said look at the other roles she's played. Let it go and leave her alone, she's good at every role she plays.
On 50 Cent
LaRiaLand wrote …
I think that was a very ignorant comment on a very serious issue! 50 Cent is cool and I am a fan of his music, to an extent. I only say it that way because I am a bigger R&B fan. However, I feel that 50 Cent was just being egotistic. People don’t hate him because he put innocent people in danger or because neglected the people that’s needed his help the most. Bush has done that and MORE! 50 Cent needs to be glad he isn’t hated like GEORGE BUSH! The “few haters” 50 Cent has doesn’t compare to the NATION that hates George Bush!
NIceWhipPapi wrote…
I couldn't believe that 50 cent made a comment that stupid, or a comparison that naieve. Does this man really think that he's hated that bad? To compare oneself to One of the worst presidents' in recent history, and by far one of the worst decision makers ever to set foot in Washington, is pure ignorance. I like 50 as an artist, but stupid quotes like that alienates his true fans. Maybe 50 should walk a mile in the average person's shoes to understand why Bush get's no love!
On LeToya
IS IT TRURE THAT U AND SLIM R 2 COUPLE!!!!!!
Beyonce
Bre3058
That what beyonce said just ticked me off. Honey you aren’t better than lauryn hill at all. Just face the fact that another women is on your man’s arm and he lovin’ it right now.
Msjancy wrote …
i totally disagree with beyonce's comments on lauryn hill. While i really like beyonce as an artist, she has definitely lost some points with me. i mean how can you blatently insinuate that lauryn is not comfortable in her own skin, i mean she has done things that a lot of women would not do because they are not comfortable with whom they are, (think about it). furthermore, how can you knock someone for going through an inevitable experience, something she had no control of, something she couldn't just cut off her emotions from ( like any other human being), but had to deal with it the best way she knew, or was advised how. in addition, lauryn is much more than a singer herself, as a matter of fact, beyonce does not nearly have the level of intelligence and wisdom of various capacities as lauryn. word to the wise beyonce" you dont have kids, you've never been married.......... should i say more ? never knock someone, especially if you have not walked in the same shoes.....
Thomtyler6 wrote
Dear Beyonce; It's just like a broad like you to kick a sister when you think their down. You'll never lose yourself like Lauryn Hill. How dare you? You can't touch the realness as Lauryn has. You can't touch the people soul as did Lauryn. Sister Lauryn may be going through some difficult times. Did you try and reach out to a Sister? No you go and say you'll never lose it like she did. Its just like a weave wearing sex selling babe like you. You can sing your but off, but your spirituality is gone. You sold it. Yeah your hot right now, but as the years come and go you will be in the archives like Witney. Don't kick a sister when you think their down. Quote "you'll never lose it like Lauryn" How dare you Sister?
Luvleeladyakd wrote ..
Hello, I make very few comments on the quotes I read, but Miss Beyonce has lost her cotton picking mind. I happen to be a Lauryn Hill fan and an individual who gets annoyed everytime I catch a 5 second glimpse of Beyonce. I aint a hater, I just do not like, (nor have I ever) liked her music. We are around the same age and so when I was in high school and the old DC started singing I was feelin them. Their harmonies were tight and I may have been a long term fan if not for all the drama that happened. I happened to have really like DC when it was Beyonce,Kelly,Latoya,and Latavia. After the split they didnt sound the same and I jumped of the band wagon. Anyway Lauryn on the other hand, I admit the girl has got issues, but I still love her. I still await her return to her rightful throne. I bought the Miseducation album at least 5 times and I am about to buy it a 6th (the cd is so good that I have had to replace it several times over the years due to it mysteriously walking away). Anyway, I dont think that Lauryn lost who she is, I think Lauryn is hurting, I think she needs prayers, I think her latest antics and outbursts were misdirected and that she is dealing in the only way she knows how. Inspite of her shortcomings Lauryn has one thing going for her that Ms B does not. She has never alienated, and tried to publicly humiliate friends that she has had since elementary school. We celebrate Lauryn for a reason, at least I know I do. I sing, and until Lauryn Hill I always wished I sung and looked differently. Lauryn made the world accept people that look like us. She was beautiful, dark and lovely. Her hair was natural-she helped me loved me, dark skin, she helped me see the beauty in my natural hair, she made me take pride in having a singing voice with a deeper range. With that said, I think that her comment about loosing herself like Lauryn Hill is the most inappropriate and disrespectful things anyone could say. Even in Lauryn's lost self as she puts it there is something that Ms. Hill (as she wishes to be called) has that seems to be missing with the aforementioned Ms Knowles. When has Beyonce ever had an identity outside of her father, DC and now Jay-Z? Correct me if I am wrong but isn't this the same girl gyrating and throwing herself onstage and in video to a guy (Jay-Z) who seems oblivious and disintrested in what she is doing? Have we ever seen Ms Hill do that? Isnt this the same person who (according to rumors) tried to usurp the success of former BF and DC member Latoya by allowing her album to be ordered before the official reease date? In my opinion you cant loose something you never had, and although Lauryn is going through whatever she is experiencing right now. I think we need to still embrace her. All is not lost. She is a genius musically, and unlike Beyonce actually has acting skills and more to her than hype. I am and have always been (ever since Sister Act 2) a die hard fan of MS. HIll. If she never makes another album, it will be sad, but I will appreciate what she has done. Beyonce can make 2000 albums and I will never buy nor listen to nor download them. You couldnt pay me to listen to, watch or pay for anything that this girl participates in. So I think she needs to take a chill pill and realize that sometimes some things are better left unsaid. Why she gotta play Lauryn like that or at least attempt to? Lauryn has more talent and realness than Beyonce will ever hope to have, and this is one fan (who at one time actually liked music that Beyonce sung) will always be true to Lauryn Hill. Her music and her success and even her turmoil has changed my life. If I had the chance to say so I would tell Miss Hill that she is missed, and loved. Music hasnt been the same since she left the game. No one can rock the mic, singing or rappin like her. She is much needed in the industry, and if she decides to never return I say thank you for the lyrical gems you gave us in the fugees and on your solo album. I admit I was lost and stunned by the unplugged release but I will always love and cherish the gift you gave on the Miseducation. I dont care who wrote the songs, without your voice they would be bland (and plain irritating if sung by Beyonce). I hope you find the peace and joy that you need, and I wish you well Ms. Hill. Beyonce can take a hike, fall of the face of the earth, or just plain go away and I wouldnt miss her one bit...the girl just aint it like everyone says she is. At least not to me and that is my opinion and i dont care who likes it and I aint hating on her cuz I have no desire to be her, look like her, and God forbid sing like her, the only thing she has that I aspire to have one day...and trust me I am preparing to go to Law school so that i can make it, is money. With that said I hope I havent been too harsh, I normally ignore any story or show or movie that involves her (I am just not a fan) but I saw the name Lauryn Hill and my attention was caught. I guess she had to do something in order to catch folks attention, says something negative about a troubled star...Comfortable in her own skin...that maybe true but what about being comfortable in your own body? Seems to me she cant make up her mind to have a little extra or be a little thin....so much for having your own identity, some people dont even read stories about you unless it involves someone else, MS Knowles!!!!!
Angeleyesdp wrote ...
I LIKE BEYONCE BECAUSE HER STYLE, SHE HAS FINESS, THE GIRL MAKE ME WANNA BE A BETTER WOMAN, AND I AM OLDER, NOT MUCH'' BUT B GOT IT GOIN ON, AND I AM NOT GAY'' JUST GIVING A SISTA A PROPS'' YOU GO GIRL''. A FAN ANGEL''
Miscellaneous
EBDiamond7 Wrote …/
I was watching CNN news on Friday mornining Lou Dobbs 3:45 a.m. and saw a news report I thought was horrible and made me down right mad as hell. a Louisiana parrish school board ordered the early retirement of a school bus driver (with pay). The scholl bus driver who is white was the driver of elementary aged african american children she made all of the children to move to the back of the bus using very derrogitory racial words and the childrens bus seat had "KKK" written on the seats. The children crying and very upset told their parents who demanded the bus driver to be fired well needless to say there was infact a meeting but only a hand few of the parents were allowed into the meeting and none of the parrishs black leadership was allowed into the meeting neither the mayor nor the city councilmen memebers were allowed into the meeting and neither would the school board members discuss any of the allegations pertaing to the bus drivers racists remarks and actions stating that it would cause too much time and too much money. It is time for the leadership in our community to stand up for young people instead of walking around in a false sense of security Malcolm and Dr. King are indeed gone but their work was far from finished they left us handing us the batton to keeping fighting to pick up where they left off It is time that we educate our young people about our rich legacy the good,the bad, and the ugly explaing to them that this generation is the most richest and the freest that blacks has experienced since our ancestors brought over as slaves we must explain to our children that the freedoms that they are experiencing is what so manyof our ancestors fought and died for explaining to them that racisim is alive and well in the form of Jim Crow Jr. esq. that he no longer is riding around on horses with white sheets but he is cleverly undoing the laws and rights that our ancestors fought valliantly for.Since so many of our warriors from the Civil Rights Era are beginning to die out it is our duty to glean as much information from them as we can so that we can train up the next generation of Civil Rights Leaders who will be fearless in the face of tyranny because of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina we are in desperate need of leaders who are fearless and is not afraid to stand up for the truth.
SaprinaWillis wrote…
WHAT MAKES ME MAD IS WHEN CELEBRITY'S SAY THEY WANNA GIVE BACK TO THE LESS FORTUNATE. I GOT THE EMAIL ADDRESS TO MONIQUE, AND ASKED IF I CAN HAVE A FEW MINUTES OF HER TIME TO PITCH A MOVIE IDEA TO HER, AND I GOT NO RESPONSE. I ALSO ASKED HOW I CAN AUDITION TO DO WORK WITH HER, SINCE SHE IS ONE OF MY INSPIRATIONS. I MEAN SHE GIVES PLUS SIZE PEOPLE LIKE ME A NEW MEANING OF SELF-ESTEEM. BUT WHEN YOU ARE A STRUGGLING ACTRESS LIKE ME TRYING TO COME UP, IT HURTS WHEN YOU CAN'T GET ANYONE TO LISTEN TO YOU. MY DREAM IS TO BECOME AN ACTRESS, AND WORK WITH A VARIETY OF PEOPLE. I WANT PEOPLE TO NOTICE ME FOR MY TALENT AND NOT MY SIZE, AND PEOPLE LIKE MONIQUE MAKE ME BELIEVE THERE IS A CHANCE FOR ME. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE LISTENS TO ME ONE DAY. MY NAME IS SAPRINA WILLIS FROM RALEIGH NC
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