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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

10,000th Tweet Contest Winner!!

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So I've been on twitter for a little over a year and i was approaching my 10,000th Tweet. I figure that since twitter is a prime way to hear me, I give a personalized mix to the person i tweet my 10,000th to.

Once again, Congrats to @1TuffDiva !

I'm gonna do another contest when i get my 1,000th follower....I'm at 830 now...

(10,000th tweet: rt @1TUFFDIVA @DJBenz *logs bakk in* I'm ready! & the winner is ----YOU! CONGRATULATIONS! 10,000 TWEETS! (PLAYS DRAKE -OVER) ITS ALL YOURS!)

New XXL Cover: Nicki Minaj n Drake: King & Queen??

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Here's the New May Cover of the XXL. Nice cover. Two of the top acts in the game.....BUT...

Do you honestly think they are rap royalty??...You know they saying Drake is now #1. And Nicki is like the "best female rapper alive"(Drake said that). And then there's Hiroshima(my new word for barbie nation. Whether that sticks i don't know).

When I think rap royalty i think..Death Row with Pac. Wu-Tang had it for a second. Jay-Z and Roc-a-fella. Eminem and Shady. I know Young Money is a conglomerate now but...is it fair?

Personally I think they jumped the gun too soon.

(source via LowKey)

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

STATE YOUR NAME CANNON: JACKI-O

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Back in 2004 She was the #1 thing out of Miami. You can't go to a party without hearing her tracks. Usually with the bass there's shawties dropping it low when you hear " JackiJackiJackiJacki! JackiJackiJacki!" Even now you can't do a party without her music. With all the things she went through and what she accomplished, some of you would either agree or give an evil stare when she announces that she's the "Queen of the South". But it's more personal that that. You see a voluptuous but bold eye candy but what you going to know is this: She knows the ins and outs of this game. There's no bulls**t to this artist. Listen to her side of the truth: Jacki-O (Look at you. Some of you prolly sayin "Damn! That bitch is fine! lol)


It's a pleasure having this conversation with you. I think you've done a lot on female hip-hop. If this was the State of the Union Address on your career, what is your status as of today?
President…President of Jackmove Entertainment

How did you start rapping? Can you remember your first track?
I don’t remember what the first track was however I do remember when the stage bug bit me. I was in 6th grade singing "You Are So Beautiful"... I accidently got the part when my classmate didn’t come to school one day... luckily I had been practicing.

Tell me about Miami and its music scene.
Miami music has changed a great deal from when we first got attention, we had bass driven rap/booty music and the bpm's were a lot faster. Now Miami has become a melting pot for all kinds of music, reggaeton, soca, calypso, reggae, and so on... so we have a broader audience. As far as hip hop goes we have a southern based sound; however it wouldn’t be odd to hear an artist from Miami rapping over an RnB track or a popish beat.

What does the "Queen of the South" title mean to you?
It means a lot when I can piss someone off by saying it...it started off with me saying I was the Queen of the South because I knew I could ruffle feathers by saying it. I always felt like a queen despite my childhood, being raised in a very rough part of Miami. But then when I saw how me saying that I was a queen offended people, I decided to continue saying it and saying it louder and more arrogantly. It made me feel sad that people would want a female to think of herself as being anything but a queen, not sad for myself but sad for them. Queen is the highest rank, and despite the obstacles I will continue to feel like I am a queen as should all women.

I saw "Beef" the series and your conflicts with Khia over the "Queen" title. Who started this conflict? As far as today, is there any tension between you and any female M.C.?
Hey welcome to hip hop! I think people are going to take shots at you no matter who you are. I don’t entertain beef because it takes you off the focus of your craft. The hip-hop game is very competitive and when someone feels threatened they try to defend themselves and their fanbase. I don’t hold grudges nor do I have "beef" with anyone, although I am not a sucker, I understand it’s all a part of the game…people must know that there are consequences for whatever you do in life…when you start beefing with people to create a "buzz" for yourself it may not go as you plan.

Your opinions on Nicki Minaj:
Honestly, everybody has opinions but I can’t say yet, the jury is still out...so far she has done well.

Miami has a huge Haitian population. You also have a huge affiliation with the Zoe movement. How has the tragedy in Haiti affected you and what are your plans to help?
I am affected both mentally and spiritually. Mentally because I find myself in thought about it and wondering if I’ve done everything I truly can to help. Spiritually it affects me because it does something to my spirit when I see children without families, and although treatment and food is being supplied families are lost, hearts have been broken and you can’t fix that…please continue to send donations and pray...I ask God to strengthen our brothers and sisters in Haiti.

One rising star out of the underground is my homie Haitian Fresh. How did you linked up with him and Black Dada to do "I'm From Florida (my favorite track from Celebration Mixtape)?
That’s a good question... because I don’t know [laughs]…I worked with Haitian Fresh on a song prior to doing 'I’m from Florida' and I just recently worked with Black Dada on a song. We weren’t all in studio at one time when we did 'I’m from Florida” but it still came out nice…both are great artists and I hope to work with them again soon.

I know your mixtape "Griselda Blanco" is coming out very soon. Tell the people more about this tape. What can we expect from this anticipated project?
Well for those who don’t know Griselda Blanco was a woman that had her own way of thinking and her reputation precedes her. I used her character to tell of drug stories, war stories and just a woman of total control of her enemies to her allies.

Name 1 artist you would love to collaborate with: And one producer you would work with:
Too many to name. I would have loved to work with Pac. As far as producers go I love so many...Will.i.am.,Timbaland,(I’ve work with) ,Kanye West, and Dr Dre..but if you’re talking hood, Shawty red,Collipark (I’ve worked with) Jazzy pha (I’ve worked with), Zaytoven (I’ve worked with) K.E.( I’ve worked with)..still love Manny Fresh, Akon, the Runners... I told you it was a lot.

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I got the press on your upcoming book, Relentless. All I can say is you speaking the raw truth. What made you decide to write Relentless?
When I got out of my contract it was a lot of negative things being said about me and lot of those things I didn’t deserve, and often times the press would report on it, and because of that people started painting their own picture of me I wanted people to know who I really am… so they can hear it from me and have them decide for themselves.

As I can see, and as I'm going through this industry, you get setbacks, like what you mentioned. What keeps you going after all the turmoil and betrayal?
Just knowing they would succeed in getting me to fail. If I stop…they would win

Do you see female rappers getting as much respect as the male rappers one day? What I mean is will there ever be a day when a female rapper can do business w/o a guy wanting to have sex with them?
No men are men [laughs Jacki-O]

When will the book come out because I will definitely get it!
''Relentless' is coming out this summer and pre-orders will start a month before…I talk about the music world, beefs, drama, sex scandals and just Miami as a whole. It’s a page turner.

If you were talking to a teenage girl who wants to be like Jacki-O, what would you tell her to advise her to be successful?
Not to be like Jacki-O but to be like herself…I would encourage her to find herself and when she does she may find that doesn’t need inspiration from me…she may just find herself being self-motivated…that drive is in everybody.

Tell me your one defining moment in your career.
When I started being independent and relying solely on myself. That defined not only my career but it defined who I am. Although I have a lot of memorable moments like awards, plaques and a few BET and Soul Train nominations, nothing defines me better than being independent. I welcome business opportunities to better my situations don’t get me wrong, but because of my independence I have experienced and learned things I would have never learned. When you take the scenic route you see more... [Laughs]

I’m going to be straight-forward on this question: Are you single or taken? If single, what type of man will draw interest to you? Does he have to be in the music industry?
Next question please [laughs]...no but seriously since I’ve been thru so much it would take a really special guy to get my attention.

Do you have any plans in the future besides music?
Yes, to continue to write, look fly and live good [laughs Jacki-O]

What are your next steps after "Griselda Blanco"?
That depends on my mood, I’m a true artist I live my life through my art, so who knows you could see me acting or doing anything

Contact info:jackmove305@gmail.com or http://twitter.com/JACKIOWORLD

Would you work with any up-and-coming DJs or artists like me? Lol
Sure I am always ready to work…!!!



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Griselda Blanco comin out soon.
"Relentless" the novel out this summer.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Wyclef in the studio for his new album. Delilah...



Imma stay away from Delilah. I love my locks. But i gotta be in the studio to witness this legend.

Haitian Experience comin this summer....

It's the Year of the Zoe.....ya mean? lol

Saturday, March 27, 2010

2010 Census Offensive? Does the word "Negro" Bother you????

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So everyone counts. That's exactly what you think? Well, I was nonchalant about filling it out or not but then, my friend, Shaela, put attention to this one question that should start an uproar:

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I'm going to let Shae explain: you can catch her at @Dominicana84

Census 2010 offensive?

If you have received your 2010 census and actually opened it and looked at it then you know where this is going. When I received mines I was ready to answer the questions because I know filling out the census is supposed to help my community. As I'm filling it out I came across this one question that bugged me out: "What is person 1's race?... black, African American or negro?" WHAT?! Negro?? Really? Now before I continue, I will give a little background about myself. I am Dominican and African American. I embrace both sides of my family. Now after seeing "negro" how could I not find this offensive? This is 2010! We have a biracial president. Why would this be on the census? After seeing this question I was going to ignore it and not turn it in. But then I thought about it. Isn't the census supposed to help our communities? After doing a little research, I found that a lot of African Americans weren't returning their census because of being described as a "negro". Which made me think again. Maybe the government doesn't want us to fill it out, because if we don't then it doesn't help our neighborhoods. I looked up to see why negro was placed in the census and found that they put the word in there because in 2000 many older African Americans were putting their race as "negro" instead of African American or black. My question here is: Is the word "negro" offensive to you? And do you believe that this is the real reason why this was put into the census?


Either way, it's evident. In 2010, some form of racism STILL exist.

Friday, March 26, 2010

PHILLY FEEDS HAITI. TOMORROW

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Sherman Mills (Ridge Avenue & Scotts Lane)
Alexandra Hall
3502 Scotts Lane
Philadelphia 19129

the site is down at this moment but once it picks back up sign up to volunteer http://phillyfeedshaiti.eventbrite.com/. We not sking for money. All we ask is your time. We still goin hard for Haiti here. Kembe Fem!

(If site is still down, email my homie sheltonmercer@gmail.com

Tommy Stars exclusives

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Tommy Stars been getting in as many featurings as he possible can. Almost like an underground Drake. His mixtape "Purple Rain" is coming out April 22nd. Features Trey Songz, Drake, Lil Wayne and others. Here are two records off the mixtape. He also will be on my next R&B tape, Sexual Seduction 6.
Download link under player.





Tommy Stars ft. Trey Songz - Here Kitty Kitty




Tommy Stars ft. Slim(112) Say Yeah (off Sexual Seduction 5)

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Thursday's Tastycake: Duncan Meredith

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This time I decided to do it a little different. I knew her because I followed her on twitter from the beginning. Now she doesn't have any magazine covers or danced in music videos or been eye candy of XXL like my past pastries(yet). If anything, her personality will get her through the modeling, entertainment, or whatever world she steps in. She loves Marylin Monroe, she produces in a studio, and she's open-minded to sexuality...and a Scorpio. Can you get any better than that?......

Don't worry I'll wait.........

Lol. Basically...she's the Tim Tebow of the modeling world.(You know? a rookie that everyone wants to draft) You all going to like her as well as I do. Meet my friend, Duncan.




1. Introduce yourself to the world.
My name is Duncan. The question I'm asked most is "What are you?", so let me answer that first. I am Irish, Italian, German, Swedish, English and Canadian. I'm a European mutt. I'm confident and sassy with a great sense of humor. I'm kind and down-to-earth; a listener, a speaker and a thinker. I like new experiences, great or small. I like to laugh and I like to enjoy myself. Life for me is about learning and evolving....lol I'm really just a major hippie at heart.

2. From you blog I see you are part Canadian. Were you born in Canada?
I was not. My dad, however, was born in Alberta so I have dual citizenship.

3. What are your hobbies?
Depending on my mood it's reading, writing, producing music, eating, sleeping, going out with friends, etc. I like to travel and go on adventures, especially around NYC. Anything involving music is always a good look.

4. Are you a sweetheart or a tomboy?
Lol I'm no tomboy. I love to watch sports and 90% of my friends are guys, but I'm very feminine. I'm a nice girl and I'm a sweetheart if I rock with you. What I have, we have....people close to me would probably tell you life is pretty good with me in it. I'm a good listener and I never judge...I'll ask about your day and your dreams...unless you cross me. In which case I am not the one.


5. What do you like about fashion/modeling?
While I like fashion, I don't worship fashion. I wear what I like. Trends but not trendy; classic pieces with great accessories. I also like that you can dress however you want no matter your budget.
Modeling...lol...I'm not sure how I feel about me even being interviewed as a "model"...but I like the idea of having pictures of me now for when I'm older. Put them on my walls haha. :)


6. What made you decide to come to NYC?
It kind of just happened. I applied for jobs immediately following graduation in May 2009 and I got a bite immediately in sales. I had a job 2 weeks after graduation and I was here 2 weeks after that. I was lucky, with the recession I expected to be home for a bit longer. But here I am and I love it.



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7. What inspired you to go in to the modeling industry?
Haha I'm not even sure I can 100% cosign on that statement. I'm not the type to say "I can be a model." But technically, I owe it to the men of New York City. NYC men have no shame when it comes to letting a female know they like what they see. Initially I thought nothing of it because I know that men say the same thing to every female. But after a while I noticed I got reactions everywhere...Bed-Stuy, Harlem, 5th ave, Queens, etc. Finally I asked my male friends..."Am I really that hot or are dudes that thirsty?" They told me it was probably a mix of both, but that I was also under-estimating myself. I do acknowledge my curves are kinda crazy for a white girl so I thought...why not. Especially after getting the green light from a female acquaintance in the industry, I thought...let's see what happens.

8. The 1st default pic i seen you, you were covered in body paint. What was the occasion of it? Will we see more of Duncan under paint? lol
I was in the body paint scene for a CSA fashion show in college. I LOVED it, I hope to be in body paint maaaany more times! :)

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9. What are the 3 models you admire?
Heidi Klum. She's just gorgeous and her face and body look fantastic in every picture. I love Amber Rose because she is so different and so badass. She looks good as hell in spandex and without hair...that is not easy to do. I love women with curves and a nice booty...lol I like to see women that look like me. And Adriana Lima...I've always just loved looking at her. She's the girl in the magazine that you flip back to look at again.

10. What types of photoshoots would you be interested in? Better yet tell me the most perfect scenery of the magazine of your choice.
I would love to do a photoshoot on the beach. Any kind of sun, sand and palm trees will be heavenly. But I want to do all types of shoots...artistic, fashion, "sassy" lol. I'd like to be in all types of magazines though, for all kinds of audiences (except XXX...none of that for me).

11. Would you ever pose semi-nude or even bare it in front of the camera?
I would do semi-nude. I would show some skin. Never spread eagle or bent over, but some sassy shots and peaks over the shoulder...I'm down for that. As for being completely nude...never say "never"...but it's highly unlikely. I think my intimate parts should be saved for who I'm intimate with. I want Not to mention I might end up a mother...I wouldn't put my kids through that.

12. Your opinions on Marylin Monroe:
I love her. She's the original voluptuous sex symbol...she wasn't a size 4....she never attempted to be anything she wasn't. She repeatedly admitted to being less than perfect and I admire that. But I don't idolize her the way other women do.

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13. I see from your blog that you got a background in music. Explain all that you do in the entertainment industry. How is the studio relaxing to you?
I have different gigs that provide me with invites to different events. Movie premieres, release parties, Fashion Week, etc. I do interviews for an internet website. I also book venues for my two friends (Us Muziq) around NYC and we're beginning to plan a party for the release of their mixtape (The Devil's Rejects..lol, shameless plus). As far as the studio, I just love the environment. I like to listen, watch, and create. I like to play around and produce (I'm at an intermediate level). I also like to edit..I like to operate a board. The studio is such a creative environment. Time slips away there and I feel like there are no restrictions.

14. You are a doctor: Hip hop checks in. Gimme the status. lol
I would immediately put hip-hop into rehab. In-patient because of its' likeliness to relapse right now. I would also suggest that hip-hop build its' family tree and get back to its' roots. There was a time when what is now referred to as "hip-hop" would be unacceptable to the community and would have no place on the radio, especially in New York. That needs to change.

15. What tracks are in your IPod right now?
I listen to a lot more "oldies" than anything else. 90s and early 2000s--Ginuwine, Biggie, TLC....all the way back to Otis Redding and Etta James...Drake is my favorite artist, lol anyone who knows me will tell you that. Other favorites include Jay-Z, Usher, Trey Songz, Musiq Soulchild, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley, Miles Davis. Honestly, anything besides country and heavy metal I like.

16. One thing I pulled from your formspring....lol...was when you said you weren't opposed to a threesome if the opportunity presents itself. How healthy is having an open mind to sexuality in a relationship?
Haha busted...but the right opportunity, not just any opportunity. With the right pair, I'm definitely not opposed to it. I'm a Scorpio...I'm a sexual person. But an open-mind is key to everything, not just sexuality. If you love somebody you should want to please them, and they should be doing the same for you. The key is being comfortable with that person...when there's a bond and mutual respect, there's a good chance the suggestion will be something you'll like. Have fun with each other, safely of course!

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17. What is the biggest turn-off? What is the biggest turn-on?
Biggest turn-offs are... poor manners, ignorance, being rude, being closed-minded/judgmental and/or being timid (I'm a strong personality I need a man with a strong backbone). Those are deal-breakers for me. Biggest turn-ons, besides strong arms, tattoos and sexy eyes/mouth...lol the biggest turn-on is someone who I can constantly learn from. Teach me about life, skills and myself and I swoon. A strong mind, kind heart, and strong sexual appetite is my kind of man (or woman).


18. One thing you would love to change about society.
I would LOVE to see society shed its' judgmental ways. People get so concerned with what other people do in their own private time, as if they don't have their own actions to worry about. If you are a consenting adult and not hurting anyone, I don't care what, or whom, you do. People spend too much time casting judgment and making people feel bad about themselves...but really it's only because they're not strong enough to really evaluate and embrace themselves.

19. What do you see yourself doing 5 years from now?
5 years..hmm..I'll be 28. I see myself being happy and healthy, living a life i love with people who love and support me. What that is yet, I haven't decided. I want to write, produce, direct, do radio, raise money for charity, travel the world, get my masters and my PhD...the list goes on. I'm on this journey one day at a time. I have faith I'll get to where I'm going at the exact time I'm meant to be there. It will be great though, I'm promise you that.

20. One quote you live by:
It's a long quote..."Here's to Life" by Shirley Horn is my approach to life :

"No complaints and no regrets. I still believe in chasing dreams and placing bets.
But I have learned that all you give is all you get, so give it all you got.
I had my share, I drank my fill, and even though I’m satisfied, I’m hungry still to see what’s down another road, beyond a hill and do it all again.
So here’s to life, and every joy it brings.
So here’s to life, to dreamers and their dreams.
Funny how the time just flies, how love can go from warm hellos to sad goodbyes.
And leave you with the memories you’ve memorized to keep your winters warm.
But there’s no yes in yesterday,
and who knows what tomorrow brings or takes away.
And long as I’m still in the game I want to play, for laughs, for life, for love.
So here’s to life, and every joy it brings. Here’s to life, for dreamers and their dreams.
May all your storms be weather, and all that’s good, get better.
Here’s to life, here’s to love, here’s to you."


21. Contact info of how photographers can find you. I want to see Duncan in a magazine soon. :)
Haha that makes two of us :) I am on twitter at twitter.com/MyNameIsDuncan

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Who's Got Next Vol. 1 hosted by XO by BWS & J Milly

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Hustle & Grind Radio's J Milly along with XO from Black Wall Street came together to host the first Who's Got Next mixtape. DJ Jack da Ripper mixed this project as you hear the unsigned up-and-coming talent thats pushingt to get in the game. This means all you hearing is people hungry to make it. Which mean more originality. better songs. Which means Cop It!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Phone of the Future? Dell's Mini 5



This phone ain't even out yet. But this will shut down the competition today.

"With a 5-inch screen, 5MP camera, beautiful 800×480 resolution touchscreen and video out support, the Streak/Mini5/”Dell-5-Inch-Capacitive-Uh-Screen-Device” is looking mighty scrumptious."

via phandroid.com

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Benz on yo Radio

I would drop exclusives but you know. copyrights. even tho i get tracks from the labels themselves!...blogger.com needs to talk to me.

Well for now here were u can catch me:



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Catch me with some exclusives every Tuesdays at 10pm est on Hustle&Grind Radio

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Benzimusiq show. Tuesdays at 8pm est.

I will be on more shows later on. And if you don't hear from me, well there's twitter. @DJBenz

Prophy - 1 Life 2 Live (Video)



Here's DJ Set's artist Prophy with some real ish off Proper Introduction.

I gotta revive the STATE YOUR NAME segment of my blog. Got a lot of people on the way.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Thursday's Tastycake: Nekya

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Yea Yea! I know it's Friday. But it's my blog so I can turn it to Thursday again. Lol. I had to delay the interview a little bit because she was on point with her answers. She's outgoing, kind and determined at anything she does.....while looking good. i guess you can call her wonderwoman....or just call her by her name, Nekya. Here's why:




1. Introduce yourself to the world. Tell the people about Nekya.
I have a mind of my own. I am very caring and love being around friends and family. I like to think I’m easy to talk to and I’m definitely easy to get along with. Just a down to earth and a true socialite!


2. How long have you been modeling? What got you into this business?
I started modeling in 2006. I always thought about it but never pursued it. I just loved the fashion aspect of modeling and I was always being complimented on my long legs. A friend of mine was getting into photography and I did a test shoot with her. After that I decided to go ahead and see where I could go with it and here I am!

3. What magazines/videos/photo shoots you appeared in?
On The Rize, PlatinumPlus Magazine, DC Magazine
Book cover: Discombobulated
OBCK Fashion shoot
South Moon Under Fashion Shoot
The Black Collection Underwear Launch Ad Photo Shoot



4. How important is fashion to you?
Fashion is ever evolving and keeping up with it is a skill! I love fashion and putting pieces together. I also feel that you don’t need a brand to be fashionable. It’s the look not really the label. It is very important because you are expressing yourself, and showing a superficial part of who you are. I love looking at magazines and seeing what the latest designers have come up with. Somebody I’d love to model for a major label.


5. Talk to me about Arlington, VA , your hometown and the DMV.
I love it…it’s a great place to live and raise a family. It is very close to Washington DC and attracts people from all over as residents because of the location so there has been a lot of renovating and expanding to keep up. It’s small and diverse and I’m proud to be from here.

DC and Maryland aren’t far and there is never “nothing to do” in this area! From parties, to shopping, to food I think the DMV area is very accommodating to all lifestyles.


6. As I read your bio, I see you got a criminal's degree, a bachelor's in business administration, and going for your master's in education. Lady, you can do it all!
Yes I have been one determined individual! If I say I am going to do something then I am going to do it. My mother’s main goal for me was completing my education. I have exceeded her expectations by continuing to a higher degree and I must say I am very proud of the accomplishment!

7. What was the most difficult time during your pursuit in a degree and what made you not to quit?
I think the most difficult time for me was realizing I was a single parent on my own. There was a lot on my plate and continuing seemed like it would be a struggle that I didn’t want to bother with at the time. But at the same time, that is what made me not want to quit. My children have been my biggest motivator.

8. What is the occupation you aiming for?
I am aiming for an occupation that would allow me to help and monitor young juveniles. Something that would allow me to use my training, skills, and passion to possibly change and even more so influence a young life.


9. You live near DC, near Obama's house. Is there anything he is NOT doing and you wish he would step up on?

I think Obama is doing everything he can, that he is able to. He has advisors and I’m sure he is making sound decisions. We can’t expect everything to happen at one time. Some people don’t get their jobs completed in a day. His job is the whole nation! Imagine the weight he has on his shoulders trying to fix what was broken and promote change. I am very proud of our President and I love the fact that we can relate. Not to mention, that’s one smooth dude!

10. Are most of the modeling industry from the DMV tight-knitted?
The DMV area is very supportive of each other from what I see. I think there is a lot of positive energy and networking/collaborations that benefit every one involved. I have not encountered any situations where there was no support or encouragement in this business.

I do think that more DMV area "higher ups" should put more time into pulling others up. For example there are some that choose to only work with top name models that aren't from the area when there are great ones right here that are being looked over.


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11. How important is giving back to the community?
Extremely important! Especially when it comes to our youth. I am a firm believer in reaching out and pulling in. If you can’t pull anyone in, at least you know you did reach and that’s what matters. I enjoy working with the youth and setting positive examples. I also try to do feed the homeless twice a year as my service to the community.

12. Whats more like you? Sweet, innocent girl or tomboy?
Sweet, innocent girl I have to say. I was told I was too girly a few times. I can hang with the guys and wear tennis shoes but I’m a sweet innocent girl at heart.


13. I see you were born on Halloween. A scorpio's mind. Do you truly act like a scorpio? Passionate? Mysterious? well...Freaky? (lol that's another scorpio trait)

LOL!! Yes a Halloween baby and indeed I am a true Scorpio. I am very determined and forceful; exciting and magnetic. I read once that Scorpios are the most intense, profound, powerful characters in the zodiac and I take pride in being one! And yes Scorpio is the symbol of sex and Scorpios are passionate lovers.

We do have a secretive side too…a dark side. But who doesn’t.



14. Turn-ons in a man
Humor/smile/laugh and ability to make me laugh!

15. Turn-offs in a man
Smokers

16. One thing you would like to change in life.
Absolutely nothing! I love life and everything that I’ve experienced has happened for a reason. If I anything changed then I wouldn’t be where I am or on the road to where I’m going.

17. One thing you would change in hip-hop
The ease of something being labeled “hip hop”. Just because it has a beat doesn’t make it hip hop. Hip hop is a culture yes but it also represents hard work and if you look at the artists that started it back in the day, I don’t think they would approve of what we call hip hop today.


18. What are your future plans? What will be your next magazine/music video?
I plan to just take things as they come. I don’t know what lies ahead for me but I’m ready! I have a few things in the works I’ll just wait and see what happens.


19. Contact info?

nekyathemodel@gmail.com
nekyathemodel.com


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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

DJ Set presents Prophy - Proper Introduction

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In Stores all around Philly now! #marchmadness Cop up

If you out of Philly hit DJ Set or me up

DJ Truuf: Truth Serum (Mixtape)

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Check out this Mixtape of mostly independent artists giving you the raw truth. Self explanatory. Truth Serum. Mixxed by my FSDJ bro and Coast2Coast DJ, DJ Truuf. Cop up. Dats da Truuf.

mixtape#marchmadness

Monday, March 15, 2010

Young Artists For Haiti - Wavin' Flag (Canada)



Canadian Artists like Drake, Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, Nelly Furtado, Justin Bieber and others put this song together for Haiti which was beautiful. Includes a Drake verse. Please purchase this song on ITunes as proceeds will go to Haitian relief.

Ceaser Livesoul Performing(Cop That) Live at the The Trocadero!



Check out my artist Ceaser Livesoul performin his single "Cop That" at the Troc in Philly! With a live band!! With hard lyrics! Unique to say the least but thats how we rideee!(i was wildin that night in the audience. Glad camera didnt see me LOLL )

Get this on Wired 96.5 FM on rotation!

Ceaser Live Soul - Baggy Jeans mixtape : hosted my me comin soon.

His Album: In The Loop also comin soon

Saturday, March 13, 2010

DJ Drama & Meek Mill: Flamerz 3. Gangsta Grillz. Mixtape

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You heard the bars. You heard the interview. Most anticipated tape in Philly. one of the most anticipated in years. Here. Flamerz 3. Cop up. Now!

Esp my ppl in brooklyn. Atlanta. DMV. LA. TOKYO idk. Support this record.

shoutout to Jahlil beats, 215 Aphilated, and Charlie Mack

features Red Cafe, Young Dro, Freeway, Black Thought, Young Chris, Gillie da Kid, Shizz Nitty, and a whole lot more.

Flamerz!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Meek 14 minute Freestyle on Batcave Radio



DUDE A BEAST. SMH. REAL HIP HOP COMIN BACK..

FLAMERZ 3 2MORO!

AND FOR YOU HATERS.....SMH...KEEP YOUR 5 DOLLARS...AND I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU..

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Lupe Fiasco ft Kenna - Resurrection(Video)



Looks like a powerful video. Let's not forget about Haiti. We need to continue to save them.

This is one of the songs for my Hip Hop 4 Haiti mixtape, which is still in the works. If you have a song about Haiti or positivity email me: benzitsp@gmail.com

Thank you

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

EXCLUSIVE: Meek Mill interview + preview of Flamerz 3

It was media day for bloggers yesterday to network with the hottest artist in Philly right now. So you know I couldn't slip up. Flamerz 3 is the most anticipated mixtape/album in Philly since The Becoming by Sigel. So what is Meek's purpose? Listen.



Vibin to Flamerz 3:



FLAMERZ 3. 03.11.10 COP DAT!

(PS. I seriously think Meek made a Philadelphia anthem.....jus wait for it)

Monday, March 8, 2010

Thursday's Tastycake: Niki Sharelle. Sinceer (Part 2)

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We all know Sinceer from Flavor of Love 3 and in the last part, she answered questions by getting to the very detail. Some of the issues that were found were the realness of Sinceer/Seezinz "beef" , how low the ladies of the show were being paid,and the hypocrisy that was going on in the house. Eventually what was most important to me was her ability to play her guitar. Sinceer, I'm waiting for you on ustream :) lol.

Well, here's Part 2 of this great interview. Hope you enjoy. She's giving out her number.......sike! ok i got your attention.

(Previous: Sinceer Part 1)

One thing that I saw different after the show. I went on your myspace.....


My boobs?

Of course your boobs! But how bout your "Superman" tattoo on your round applebottom(Sorry. i'm a dude. i Kool-aid smiled from ear to ear when I first saw it) What was the reason for the tat?

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(Giggles) I wanted another tattoo. I wanted a superman tattoo but I wanted lips on my ass for the haters. I'm indecisive. I'm a Cancer. Cancers are indecisive. I'll debate on what draws I'm going to wear today. So with the tat I was going back and forth. So I decided for the Superman tat on my butt. So the S can stand for Sexy, Sinceer.....Super-Ass! (Lmao) Superbitch (lol) But it's different. That's why I got it. And it's cute. And it's pink. You can tell it's pink, right?

Yes, I can tell. Thank God I have a good monitor.

I'm going to get another one. Maybe on my boob. I don't know. I might get a tattoo as a tribute to Michael Jackson, because I love that man more than anything in my life. I cried for a week. And I never met him lol. But I really love him.....I mean the Thriller days, not...well you know...Thriller days he was finnnnne. Now I didn't know what he did to himself. But I love him. As a fan. I love his art. He's the greatest, period.

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On your myspace it says your single. I don't believe it. Did anyone step up correct?

Lmao! Im picky! When you got your own thing going, you can make a choice. But at the same time, I'm not getting any younger, so I'm trying relaxing on my pickyness. My thing is how you treat me. I dated some not-so-good-looking dudes before. I don't care too much about looks. I care about the connection we have, like how you treat me or do you get on my nerves. Mostly if you get on my nerves. I get irritated very easily. Sometimes I deal with some dudes and they get on my nerves. You ever start dating a chick and they start getting on your nerves and all up in your business?

Oh, definitely. It happened few times before and I would think, Why did I choose you again??

Lmao. Yeaa but I do go out on dates but sometimes I be like fuck it! Because I have so many dudes trying to get at me. Not like I'm the fuckin bomb but when you have so many options its like I don't want to choose. So I'm testing the waters, because I'm at the age where I want to settle down. No, I'm not telling you my age. I'm in my 20s. (laughs) I'm at the age where I'm done bullshittin. Like when I was 18,19 I dated dudes because he had nice rims on his car. Because he had an S-Curl. You know? Stupid shit. But now, you have to have a set goal in your life. At least if you're not there, at least work on it.
I'm not looking for a baby father or anything like that. I have great parental skills. But at the same time I'm like, "What is your motive?" Are you trying to date Nicole or Sinceer? Say I give somebody my number, and they text, "Send me a pic, Sinceer" Damn, Are you serious? Lol. You trying to date Nicole. Sinceer is two year old now. That bothers me. They act like they trying to get to know me but really they want to know the chick from Flavor of Love. Like they'll tell their friends " hey guess who I'm talking to?" like so what? Ain't like the show came out yesterday. It's over. I'm trying to build something else for myself so I can go back to Nicole. But for the fans of Flavor of Love, it's like an obligation. They want to hold on to Sinceer, so I guess it's like an alter-ego.


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What magazines/videos have you appeared in?

When I first started, I got asked to do Black Men's and Smooth but I didn't want to do it because after the show I felt exploited. At the same time, magazines get you exposure too. If I want to get out there, I want to do it on my own terms. I guess after the show I didn't trust anybody. But next month there's a brand new magazine that's going to hit stores so I'm going to Atlanta to shoot for that one. Right now I'm in a magazine called Assets. That's just in the South. So I'm building myself up. That and maybe the reality show. I don't want to leave home but in the end I might do it just to get out there for my fans. They want to see me. So if ANY reason I do ANYTHING it's for my fans. Wasn't for that I'll be sitting at home, play my guitar, watching TV. Modeling is a passion of mine, but not the #1 thing for me.

What do you enjoy about modeling?

The photos. The results. I'm not flexible. It hurts standing there having your ass at the camera and turn around so they can see your face. But the results are nice. Thank God for the photographer because a lot of people don't realize the photographer has everything to do with the outcome of your photos. If anyone is trying to pursue modeling, make sure you have a good photographer, especially if you are not used to modeling.

One quote you live by

I live by a lot of quotes. But ultimately I do what makes me happy. I went through a lot in my life and at some point I grew to say "fuck it" It wasn't meant to be. The other day I almost got a DUI

Wow! Lol

Yea, clearly I was over the limit. And I was dwelling on the fact that I got stopped for a DUI but I should be glad that I didn't get charged.You still shocked because it's like 'oh my god' I could have went to jail. So focus on the positive, not the negative.

Word. Glad you got out of that

Hell yea! lol If i was at .08 I would have went to jail. I was at .05 (Damnn) So Don't drink and Drive. Lol. But seriously I've been blessed because there have been times where I drank and drove and don't remember how I got home. And don't look at life as half-empty. Look at it as half-full.

You should have your own reality show

Hell yea! Called, Sincerely Yours, dammit! Call MTV.

LOL at least have your own bottle. Ludacris got Conjure Cognac

I know. It'll probably be a beer. I didn't like beer until the show. Then I grew on it. So I guess I should have my own brewery, huh? Lol. But seriously I'm not an alcoholic. I just do it socially, like go to a happy hour, not sit at home and drink my life away.

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What are your future plans?


Hopefully, sooner or later I'll be married and back to normal life. If anything I'm going to continue focus on my sons and make them successful. Sooner or later I got to take my focus off of me and put it on them, because I'll be damned if I have any bums. Hopefully I'll have a Sammy Sosa. Lol.

Any shoutouts?

Shoutout to my fans. No, I call them supporters. I really, really, really.......really appreciate you all. I'm surprised I still have that many people on my side, standing by me, waiting for what I'm going to do next. Because of there I push to go out there. If it wasn't for them, I would just go back to normal.

Contact info.

I got a website called Sinceerly Yours coming soon, probably won't be out until the spring or summer. I will let you all know once that is out but for now:

myspace.com/niki_sharelle
twitter.com/_Sinceer_

Or just google me :)

Great interview! I had a lot of fun talking to you.

Awww I'm glad I did this interview.

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Sunday, March 7, 2010

(DJs!) T.I. is Back. And you can talk to him!

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Register now at atlanticelitedjs.com (If u posing to be a DJ then we will point you out...and I feel sorry for you)

Shoutout to DJ Cutz for putting me on

"Every Philly DJ should jump on this"

Diamonds In The Rough: Fundraiser and Awards Event

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Diamonds In The Rough

Fundraiser and Awards Event
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Hyatt Regency Penn’s Landing
Philadelphia, PA
Tickets $75.00
Diamond In The Rough Award Honorees: Terence Oliver, Samantha Roberson, and Ashley Coleman
Executive Award Honoree: Marc Byers
Creative Award Honoree: Adam Blackstone

Click on pic to purchase tickets

For additional information call Designer Events Inc. at 610-827-7497

Thursday, March 4, 2010

DJ Drama & Fabolous - There is No Competition 2: The Funeral Service

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After many delays, the anticipated mixtape of 2010 is here. The first tape is a classic. Finally here's the second. If you don't have it here it is.

The most anticipated single and most anticipated mixtape of 2010 dropped at the same time. This day should be marked in history.

Tracklist:
01. Fabolous – The Wake
02. Fabolous – Im Raw
03. Fabolous – Body Ya
04. Fabolous – Hard (Feat. Kobe, Paul Cain & LA The Darkman)
05. Fabolous – Oh Lets Do It
06. Fabolous – Suicide 2 (Feat. Paul Cain & Freck Billionaire)
07. Fabolous – Its Goin’ Down (Feat. Freck Billionaire)
08. Fabolous – Roger That (Feat. Freck Billionaire)
09. Fabolous – Love Come Down
10. Fabolous & Paul Cain – Popular Demand
11. Fabolous – Mr. R.I.P
12. Fabolous – Body Bag (Feat. Cam’ron & Vado)
13. Lloyd Banks – Beamer, Benz, or Bentley (Feat. Juelz Santana & Fabolous)
14. Fabolous – For The Money (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
15. Fabolous & Red Cafe – Tonight
16. Fabolous & Trey Songz – All The Way Turnt Up
17. Fabolous – Say Somethin’ Nigga
18. Fabolous – Funeral Service Music (Feat. Kobe, Paul Cain, Red Cafe & Willie The Kid)
19. Fabolous – Bring Death To Em’
20. Fabolous – Exhibit F

Thursday's Tastycake: Niki Sharelle. Sinceer

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A lot of you remember this face from a popular reality show a few years ago. You probably didn't like her because she appeared to be a bully. You probably joked about her forehead or waited to see what she was going to do next. And some of you watched her on TV, just to get turned on by her chest and Apple Bottom. The bottom line is this: She does everything by her terms, speaks her mind to no limit, and doesn't give a wing of a fuck about your criticism. Few years past, and she's still the same. My hour-long conversation with her was interesting, as if i was talking to my homegirl. She dishes the dirt on reality TV, Seezins, dating and everything in between. So ladies and gentlemen, here's the exclusive interview with Niki Sharelle. You all know her as Sinceer.

Hey wassup!? First to clear things up: Should we continue to call you Sinceer, or start calling you Niki?

Lol (laughs) Ummm I think I should start going by Niki or Nicole, my real name because I don't plan on having to do anything with Sinceer anymore. But without Sinceer you wouldn't know who I am, you know? So I guess you can still call me that if you want to.

That's true but Nicole could be a bigger name tho.

Yea because I may do other reality shows and obviously I can't use Sinceer. So just call me whatever you want. Nicole, Niki, Sinceer.

How was life during the show Flavor of Love 3 being aired?

Umm I got a lot of threats because I was an asshole. (laughs) But at the same time I still had people that gave me a lot of respect because people act like I was being mean for no reason. People didn't realize that they were messing with me and I was standing up for myself. But I guess because I was so mean when I was standing up for myself that no one didn't realize they were picking on me.


Yea but you were always my favorite out the whole show.


Really? I was? Awww thank you :-)

For real. A lot of people asking me "Why you like her so much?" and I said "Because she's defending herself. Couldn't you tell??? (laughs)

People were like "You're so mean! I'mma kill you for what you said to Bunz' mom. blah blah. And I'm like "haven't you seen she talked about my mom twice before I talked back? (laughs) People see things the way they want to see it. I wanted to be the nice guy, not the jerk anyone didn't like. Unfortunately that was the case. You go in the show wanting to portrayed as this and they portray me as something else. That really bothered me after the show. I was so done with anything with VH1 because they made me look bad. And I'm not a bad person. I just speak my mind when I feel I need to. But they portrayed me like Satan's daughter and shit (laughs) and I'm not like that in real life.

How is life now, years after the show?

I'm pretty much modeling. Because of the show, people like my body. Good thing about the show is it does gives you exposure, a foot in the door that you might not have had. I'm not saying I went on Flavor of Love for that. I never modeled, I never did anything else like that before then. But when you're on there, you realize that it's bullshit. (Laughs) Females weren't bullshit but the subject of the show is bullshit. Like the Ray J show, I'm like "Why is everyone upset?" Then he fucks Kim Kardashian. He can get a fuckin bitch. (we both laughing) He doesn't need a show to get a female! But people surprised when it doesn't work out. With me and Flav, people were shocked. People think he couldn't get anybody in the outside world because they think he's ugly. But with Ray J and Bret Michaels, they are nice-looking guys. So why is anyone shocked when it doesn't work out? Because they trying to get themselves exposure.

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Tell me the things you're up to these days.

Looking into another reality show. I don't want to say because I'm thinking about it. But it's a popular show that is out right now. If I do go for it I will let everybody know. Also I'm practicing playing the guitar. It's my most favorite instrument in the whole world. And I really needed a hobby, so I picked up playing the electric guitar.

Really? That's Hot!

Don't get me wrong tho. It's hard as hell but I'm so focused on the results in the end.

You and your family from San Diego, right?

Well, just my parents. But we are not from San Diego. We from New Jersey, but we been on the west coast for so long.

How was your childhood like?

I had a pretty good childhood. I was really shy when I was a kid. No one believes that. I was really insecure when I was young until High School. I didn't feel like I fit it. I always hung out with my brother and sister. So it was hard for me to fit in.

What is the one thing you enjoy doing?

Sleep!

(Lmao!)

I enjoy laying in my bed and sleeping! Other than playing the guitar. When I'm good to play one song, I'm going to UStream it.

When you set and better at playing, you got to play me a song

Most definitely. Now it's a bad American Idol audition. But probably in a month or so, I will play one song. I plan to be intermediate by the end of the year. In order for me to be good I got to practice 30 minutes a day, every day. But I'll play for you! I can't wait to play a song!

Nice! I like girls that plays an instrument.

Okay! For real. Its a sexy instrument.

I tried the guitar but turntables caught my attention.

Ok cool! That's wassup. When you play an instrument you got to be dedicated. I spent so much on this so I'm forcing myself to learn. Lol

Here's the punchline. You have to tell me the truth: Was Flavor of Love REAL? Real people looking for love? or script?

There's no script on a reality show because we don't get paid as actors. People try to come in there with certain characters. I honestly didn't know what i was getting myself into. I tried to be genuine so that's why I wanted to be named Sinceer. But obviously there are people that go on there for whatever reason that they want. No script. If anything they try to provoke a situation that you don't care about. An example is someone may say "oh I hope I get in a magazine" and you normally don't care but they will bring it up to attention and make you fight over it. But they can't make a script. They not paying you as actors.

How you feel about other reality shows basically copying off of Flav, like Love of Ray J, Rock of Love, Love blah blah blah?

(Laughs) I'm over it! I don't even watch them! I don't even know who a lot of these reality stars are. When i got there I honestly believed he was looking for somebody. But when I peeped game, I realized it's bullshit. Not the females, but the guys were bullshit. The producers are there to make money. They don't give a fuck about your feelings. They don't give a fuck about anything. They try to make it seem like that but they don't. And to be honest I'm not under contract under them. Fuck them. They just there for money. When I was on there I got paid $100 a day......to get exploited. (Laughs) These motherfuckers are getting paid millions over making you look like a fool. But now that i know that! (Laughs) I can make a decision on what type of show and what I'm getting myself into.

That's what the world goes around. Money and sex. I'm surprised you said $100 a day. That's crazy.

Nooo! People think you all rich. It's whatever you do after the show that gets you money. It's not the show. Maybe if you were a strong character, you may get an offer to do Celebrity Fit Club if you're overweight. But you don't get money from Flavor of Love. If anything, you get exposure to do other things. Flav gets the money. Real and Chance gets the money. Ray J gets the money. I think they get like six figures to do the show while we get $100 a day AND WE'RE the ones that make the show. Not Ray J. Not Flav. The beef between the cast makes the show. But you don't get paid shit. You get peanuts compare to what they getting paid.
You need a backup plan. You can only ride off the show for so long. So if you decide to do a show like that go full force. Exposure.makes a character out of yourself. But if you're going for love, it's not going to work.

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Who do you still keep in touch with from the show? Do you still talk to Flav? How is the reaction now?

I don't think anybody talks to Flav anymore. If anything I keep up with Prancer. And Gravy, if you remember her. Everyone else just went there own ways. I dont think they going to do any more "I Love" shows especially after the "Marry a millionaire show" when the homeboy killed his girlfriend. I think they're done. It's too much. It's over-saturated. Its bullshit

I think reality shows are bullshit. I think the producers pick the person and scenarios before the episodes.

You know what? I'm not going to lie. I think the producers choose who they want to keep around. Because I wanted to leave, to be honest. I peeped game, and they tried to make me mad. They let other girls talk to Flav over me. On top of that, we didn't have any chemistry. So how did I last this long? Made me seems like an angry black woman. So I think ultimately they choose who they want in the end. Obviously if you kick off the bitch early, the show is over. I think they knew Ray J's friends was going to embarrass Luscious. They did that on purpose.

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Another big question. The "beef" between you and Autumn(Seezinz). Was that real or script? Is it squashed? Can we ever see you two in the same room?

Yes, that was real. We became pretty cool after the show. You get over it especially when you feel played the whole time. The only thing that made me upset about her is she disrespected my dad. That's like the love of my life. Talk about me and I get over it, but don't talk about my family unless you expecting war. That pissed me off. As far as when we in the house, I couldn't stand her at all. But I'm over it. That was years ago. We are grown women. She said she was messing with me because the producers told her to. And they know I don't play. I have a short temper.

And they eliminated her before you.

Because Thing 2 came back for our conflict. But i was sooo over it! To be honest, when Flav sent me home I was like Ok. But they recorded something at the end to make it seems like I cared. But I was over it. I didn't want to be there anyway so when Flav said "Your time is up" I was like "Ok Bye. :-) What the fuck you expect me to do, cry? Fuck you. (laughs) C Ya! Thank God! I was so relieved when I was sent home. I got my life back. There's nothing in the show. No TV, no internet, you can't have your friends over. It's like they force you to go nutty.

That explains a lot about some of these reality stars that act so crazy. I would talk about Danger but this interview is not about her.

(Laughs) Its like you in jail, with food and beer.

You said you was thinking about doing another reality show.

Yea and it's not like Flavor of Love so that's why I may do one this year. But for a while I was over reality shows. It's traumatizing in a way! But this one is not like that. I'm not fighting over a dude. So I'll have more freedom than the Flavor of Love house. If i do one, I'll you know. I should do one because of my attitude.

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Part 2 coming tomorrow(includes her intake on men and dating) Stay tuned.....

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Jay-Z / Lil Wayne at MSG: Lil Wayne

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It's no secret every time Jay-Z steps in Madison Square Garden, its a memorable performance. Last night was no different. In New York's stop on the BP3 tour, there's definitely will be a story line. As Jeezy performed, none other than Lil Wayne steps out to perform "Im Goin In" The crowd roared like a Larry Johnson 4-point play in the playoffs. Just to think, Weezy was supposed to be sentenced to jail only to have a fire break out in the courthouse. Hours later, he made an historic event in the Mecca of Arenas....

Coincidence? or planned? hmmm...either way, i wish i was there.

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Weezy: from Jail to MSG in a day.

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Drizzy, Weezy, Jeezy

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Every time Drake shows up in NYC, his careers takes a step forward

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Good to see Nicki back home

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Trey Songz

Shoutout to MetroMixNewYork for the pics. You can find a lot more on their website
MTV or YouHeardthatNew for the video

Jay-Z calls MSG "The house Hov Built" - cant argue with that
Lil Wayne's sentence always gets pushed back...what does it do to his street cred?

All I'm saying is.....We will know for real if Wayne is REALLY a blood when he gets to Rikers.