Ferret (v) Search, Hunt
Sentence: The puppy dug in the flow garden until he foudn the bone he had stashed.
Can A Man Really Express Heartbreak? August 26, 2008
Written by: The Fly Guy
There was no mistaking the words pumping out of my speakers. These were the distinctive sounds of a man experiencing a foreign emotion. Heartbreak.
“She said that she would be with me forever,” he lamented. “She said I’m in love with you. She said now baby don’t forget … that no one’s going to love you more than I do.”
She lied…
As the shuffle function on my iPod doubled back, and played the song once more, the singer’s pain sank even deeper into the recesses of my soul. The more he sang and pleaded his case for the world to hear, the more it became all too clear that this was nothing more than a songwriter’s fantasy. This would never fly in real life. Why not? Well consider the following:
Do men hurt? Yes.
And is it possible for a man to have his heart irreversibly broken? Absolutely.
But is it also possible for that same man to freely express how crushing the blow was to his psyche without any backlash or his manhood being questioned? Absolutely not.
My first experience with this fundamental lesson about manhood came when my own heart was once broken. The fact that she cheated on me was as shocking as it was crippling … and as unfair as it was embarrassing. How could she have done that to me? In her defense, she pled “guilty by reason of mental defect.” She said that she had realized long ago that she was incapable of being completely faithful to a man. And that even though I had given her everything she could possibly ever hope for in a man, something inside of her still made her want to cheat.
True story.
For the first couple of days following her admission, I was a wreck. But who wouldn’t have been? I even stayed to myself during that period, not wanting to speak to anyone, until my brother finally broke the silence.
“You straight man?”
“Yeah, I’m cool man,” I responded. “She messed me up pretty bad with this one though. So I’m just taking some time to get myself back together again.”
“Oh ok,” he replied blankly. “So…………………….we’re about to go watch the game. Are you coming?”
And that was that. Did my hurt or confusion cease simply because neither he nor any of my friends or family wanted to give me an audience for me to play the victim? Not at all. And over time, I did eventually get over it. But at that very moment, I realized the one truth that most men understand early on when it comes to us being hurt in love and relationships…
No one really wants to hear about it.
Which got me thinking, and eventually brought me to today’s topic of discussion.
HOW DID LIL WAYNE & SUPERHEAD BREAK UP? August 26, 2008
Lil Wayne talks, “A Milli” (the song and the album’s first week success) the haters, his trusty styrofoam cup, oh, and he breaks up with Karrine Stephans via email, HA!
Some love him, some hate him and some just comply with everything in between (Hate to love, Love to hate). Personally, for me, there hasn’t been a more interesting figure since, well, Dennis Rodman…lol! In the October Issue of XXL Magazine (the cover that continues to baffle me) has hit the newsstands and as my avid soundoff readers know, I love to give an early synopsis of what you’re about to encounter when you scoop your copy. Wayne’s interviews are always exceptional; drugs, sex, success, haters, and of course music are always the main course, but some how, some way, Dwayne applies his abnormal “out of this world” rhetoric which leaves most, not all, still confused as to who this dude really is.
Enough of the opening speeches, let’s get to the dirt. Haters, rap beef, success….it’s all there…oh and Karrine Stephans goes through withdrawl during the BET Awards…. CLASSIC!
On Selling 1 Million albums his opening week….
“It’s just like saying you have 1 million dollars in the bank. But somebody putting that million dollars in front of in all cash–it’s a big difference. That’s what it felt like. It really shows you, and gives you a personal sense of your hard work, when you see them checks and what the numbers say on that. That’s when you know, Yeah, I’ve been working hard and I deserve this…..”
On not sounding like the conventional New Orleans rapper….
“I felt I took that turning point from the day that I started rhyming, ’cause when I got with Cash Money–and you can ask them—I rapped those songs because they made me rap like that. They used to do interviews and say that Wayne is the most un-New Orleans, New Orleans n*gga. Baby used to syay saying Wayne is better walking around in some Timbs and a backpack. Cause they favorite rappers were Soulja Slim, D.O.C. My favorite rapper at the time was Missy Elliot. She was stupid creative. Nobody could f*ck with her….”
On the smash hit, “A Millie” and everyone freestlying to it…….
“It’s glorious. I like every last one of them, too. I’ll let you in on a little secret: If you pay attention, I never say anothing about a mill but one time: “A million here, a million there” I just keep saying, “Muthaf*cka, I’m ill…” I thought that bi*ch was saying, “I’m illy”.
On not writing down his lyrics…..“I am what I say I am and what I do. Somebody asked me the other day, “Do you say what you mean and mean what you say?” “F*ck no. I am what I say”. If you are giving me the oppourtunity to mean what I say, then I can also not mean what I say….”
On whether or not his “drug” habits affect his work…….
“On a personal opinion, I say it don’t. Because sh*t–the work speaks for itself. As for why I do it: life, straight the f*ck up. There is no reason to be battering your body or yourself so close to death. But who am I to change life? I can’t even change mine. I will someday, if I get the chance. “
On not partaking in rap beef…
“My god didn’t send me here for that. My mom aint birth me for that. That’s not me. I’m not a confrontational dude….I’m the New Age artist. I don’t beef. I do the song, smile, do a few dance moves, put on the nice clothes, wear cologne. I don’t want my music to have to go towards how I feel about you or how I feel about your music. I’m dedicated to making your heart, making your mind feel a certain way when you hear me.”
On the haters….
“If you walk around thinking it’s pressure with muthaf*ckaz hating you, then you are the most pressure yourself. Hate is hate. You feel pressure by another person and that person ain’t God, you crazy. You shouldn’t even have mirros in your crib. You shouldn’t look at that wack muthaf*cka that’s inside you…”
Ok, that’s all I’m going to give you, but trust me, there is PLENTY more to dive into once you purchase the issue! Shouts to Datwon (Editor In Chief over at XXL Magazine) for the dope interview.
Oh but wait, I almost forgot the part where Karrine Stephans reveals the night Lil Weezie broke her poor little heart (HA!). Check this ish out. Words DIRECTLY from Karrine’s, “Playing With Fire” feature which dervies from her new book, The Vixen Diaries (slated for a June 2009 release)
“Tuesday, June 24th, the night of the awards, music executive Steve Rifikind hosts an altercation party at his house, just minutes from my own. I decided to go. On my way to the event, though, I am turned around by the news that Wayne is there already. I ache to see him, but my pride won’t let me show up. I hold in my tears and take the dark, winding drive back home. Nothing had ever come between us before–not the music, not the fame, not the women. Another week passes. I need closure. I send Wayne an email. “Please tell me it’s over” I write. Set my heart free and let me go. Tell me it’s over. Please.” His reply is damning and direct: “It’s over”
I know it’s alot to digest, but since I know most of you LOVE Wayne, you probably won’t mind doing so. The floor is open for discussion……..LET’S DO THIS, LOL!
Dr. Dre’s Son Found Dead August 26, 2008
Dr. Dre’s son Andre Young Jr., 20, was found dead at his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning.
The L.A. Weekly reported yesterday:
The Los Angeles County Coroner reported today that the son of hip hop record producer and rapper Dr. Dre has died. Andre Young Jr. was found dead at his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning.
Young was out the previous night and returned home around 5:30 A.M., according to Assistant Chief Ed Winter. His mother went to check on him in his bedroom around 10 A.M., found him unresponsive, and called 911. He was 20 years of age.
The cause of death is pending completion of a toxicology report.
Dr. Dre also has a son Marcel, born in 1991, from singer Michel’le; a son Curtis McClemore (aka rapper Hood Surgeon) from Cassandra Joy Greene; and two other children, son Truth (born 1997) and a daughter Truly, from wife Nicole.
Our prayers go out to Dre and his family.
TERRENCE HOWARD DISCUSSES STALKING SONG: Track on actor’s debut album about spying on wife after split August 26, 2008
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Terrence Howard tells the New York Times that a song on his debut album, “Shine Through It,” is about the ways in which he stalked his ex-wife immediately following their split.
“I wrote that song (“No. 1 Fan”) as a stalker,” said the actor. “It was raining, and I was sitting there in front of the house, watching her come home from a date after we were divorced.”
“I was imagining what she did on this date, and watching her giving him a kiss. I went home and wrote this song,” he said.
Howard, whose album “Shine Through It” is due next month, was married to Lori McCommas for 14 years before divorcing in 2003. They remarried two years later, but have since separated. McCommas is the mother of his three children, Aubrey, Heaven and Hunter.
KANYE, T-PAIN, AKON SUPPORT NEGRO LEAGUES: Rappers part of compilation CD to benefit museum in Kansas City August 26, 2008
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Rappers Kanye West, T-Pain and Akon are helping to raise money for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum by appearing on “True to the Game,” a CD of hip hop and R&B songs due Oct. 21 from Pyramid/Fontana/Universal.
The museum in Kansas City, Missouri will use a portion of the proceeds to help fund a $15 million education and research center within the historical landmark building where the Negro Leagues were established in 1920, reports Billboard.
“True to the Game” is the first project from Stadium Entertainment, a privately financed company that aims to combine music, social consciousness and philanthropy. The company also signed a licensing deal with T-Pain’s Nappy Boy Digital label for the set’s first single, “Beam Me Up,” featuring Rick Ross and introducing new artist Tay Dizm.
Track selections also include “Make Your Way to the Dance Floor” (Ziggy Nina featuring Chingy), “Around My Way” (Young Cash featuring Akon), “The Pursuit of Happiness” (GLC featuring West), “Knock It Outa Da Park” (Yung Joc) and “Ghetto Love” (Mario).
Stadium plans to release two more compilations and a best-of CD under its agreement with the 18-year-old museum.
SNOOP TO STEP UP CLOTHING LINE PRESENCE: Rapper to promote product across multiple properties August 26, 2008
Snoop Dogg is about to focus a great deal of attention to the promotion of his clothing line, Rich & Infamous.
According to Variety, the Long Beach rapper intends to plug the label extensively across the various entertainment properties with which he’s involved, including his E! reality TV series “Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood” and through product placement in films and music videos. .
Additionally, Snoop’s CD packaging will include the Rich & Infamous brand message and product unveilings, and the line will be showcased through fashion shows during his world concert tour.
Snoop will promote the line through an original Web series, distributed across multiple sites, and through iTunes, which will feature the artist.
Snoop teamed with brand manager the Robert Thorne Co., licensing giant IMG World and design house Industry Concepts to create the line of streetwear for men 18-35. It will expand into accessories, grooming and home products as well.
Snoop Dogg will unveil the collection this week at the Magic fashion tradeshow in Las Vegas.
DEATH ROW SALE FALLS THROUGH: Global Music Group’s $24 million dollar acquisition has been terminated August 26, 2008
Death Row Records remains on the market today following the termination of a $24 million acquisition by Global Music Group in June, reports Allhiphop.com.
Global Music Group failed to consummate the acquisition of the label as required by a deadline of July 23, 2008, or by the forbearance extension date of July 29, according to a lawsuit filed in bankruptcy court by Suge Knight’s estate and the trustees of Death Row Records.
The lawsuit further states that “since July 29, GMG (Global Music Group) has continued to fail to forward the purchase money, instead making a number of requests for extension, none of which has been granted by the Trustees.”
GMG tried to secure more extensions with the Death Row trustees on Aug. 15, only to be rebuffed with a termination letter calling the deal off. The backup bidder Entertainment One (E1), upon hearing of GMG’s failure to close, relinquished their rights to the sale for unspecified reasons.
The trustees of Death Row and Suge Knight’s estate are now asking the courts to reinstate their right to negotiate with other potential buyers. If approved, Death Row’s assets including its masters collection of albums would again be up for public auction.
LATE NIGHT COMICS SPLIT ON OBAMA: McCain and Hillary Clinton get brunt on broadcast TV; but cable favors poking fun at Illinois senator August 26, 2008
Late night talk show hosts have pretty much left Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama alone during the election season, saving their ammunition instead for his rivals – Republican nominee John McCain and former primary for Hillary Clinton.
According to researchers at George Mason University, Obama has been the butt of a mere 169 jokes from Jay Leno, David Letterman and Conan O’Brien since the beginning of this year, compared to McCain’s 322 and Clinton’s 382.
But when it comes to late night cable programs – mainly Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report” – Obama is the favorite target, with 207 jokes vs. 201 for McCain and 179 for Clinton, according to the study.
The researchers speculate that Obama’s lead on cable is attributable to the fact that those two shows closely follow the day’s headlines, reports Variety.
MCCAIN TRIES TYING OBAMA TO MADONNA MONTAGE: Campaign says celebs supporting Obama have no boundaries August 26, 2008
John McCain’s campaign lashed out against a video montage displayed during Madonna’s UK concert Saturday that showed the Republican presidential candidate grouped with such men as Adolf Hitler and Robert Mugabe.
“The comparisons are outrageous, unacceptable and crudely divisive all at the same time,” McCain’s campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds said in a statement. “It clearly shows that when it comes to supporting Barack Obama, his fellow worldwide celebrities refuse to consider any smear or attack off limits.”
The montage [view below] was played on huge video screens during the kickoff to Madonna’s world tour Saturday in Cardiff. During a performance of the song “Get Stupid,” McCain’s face was flashed up alongside images of destruction and global warming as well as Hitler and Mugabe.
Towards the end of the song, when the lyrics become positive, pictures of Beatles star John Lennon, former vice-president Al Gore, Indian Mahatma Gandhi and McCain’s Democratic rival Barack Obama appeared.
Madonna’s McCain Flash during Aug. 23 Concert in Cardiff
