What Did He Have To Change?

Don't get it twisted. I am a cock slinging, punany crushing, straight male. So when I tell you that I came across this picture and couldn't help but say to myself, "M.J. was a good looking man," there is nothing "gay" about it. But for real, look at him then and look at him now. What the hell did M.J. see wrong with himself? That was a good looking brotha with style, presence, and an aura that tells you he could command a room.

It's difficult to look at that picture and not wonder how Hollywood distorts the definition of beauty. Is Hollywood's definition of beauty and what sells, the same thing that makes us buy? I'd buy a magazine with Gabrielle Union on the cover before buying one with Megan Fox. Look at women in Hollywood who go on these extreme diets like Jenna Jameson, Nicole Ritchie, and the Olsen Twins. In their pursuit of beauty they ultimately fail. M.J. certainly failed.

On Second Thought

I tried watching Kat Williams' comedy specials before. Unfortunately he dropped the "n" bomb every 4th word and thus I couldn't stomach anymore of his vain attempts at comedy.
Here Williams' is on the red carpet at the BET Hip Hop Awards. I'm sure when he was brainstorming this idea, it sounded good at the time. Unfortunately like his new film, what looked funny on paper didn't translate well once it got to production.
Shuffle, chuckle, and jive Kat. You have just put black people back to the days of Amos and Andy.

What do you think Kat Williams was thinking when he wore this?

New Page Direction

Hello readers. You may notice that the name and direction of the page has changed. After careful review, I have decided to shift the focus of the page from basic entertainment news and celeb gossip, to focusing on individuals in the field of entertainment whose images and actions are detrimental to the image of black people worldwide. My hope is that by calling out their actions, we can begin to force a change in how we are portrayed and how we portray ourselves.

Black Americans for instance, do not realize how they are seen in countries like Finland, Japan, Australia, Russia, Italy, Ghana; to name a few. 99.9% of the time-- unless you are Will Smith-- the image they see in those countries is the same image that BET presents. Think about that. An entire world believes that all black Americans wear gold fronts, big chains, flaunts wealth, and disrespects women. Is that how you want to be viewed?

It is time for a change and that chance will start now.

Why the name "The Minstrel Show?"

Blackface minstrelsy was the first American theatrical form. Popular in the 1800's before the Civil War and again at the turn of the century before the Harlem Renaissance. For several decades, this form of entertainment and comedy provided the lens through which white America saw black America. Gone from the mainstream for over 5 decades, minstrel made a successful entry back in pop culture in the mid 1990's with the emergence of the shiny suit, champagne popping, platinum blinging Negro led by Puff Daddy and The Bad Boy All-Star Minstrels. This lack of cultural etiquette and penchant for cash by any means necessary led to the destruction of black American culture in the arts, entertainment, and sports. By early 2006, nearly all popular black performers were part of the minstrel act. Those who made the choice not to sacrifice their given talent and pride, found themselves performing in the underground circuit or excelling in sports without any recognition despite being the best in their crafts.

We have to take back our pride and stop supporting these musicians, athletes, actors, etc. who continue to portray the worse in black America. It is one thing to be entertaining, it is a whole other thing to be offensive. Next time you are bobbing your head to a fresh beat, listen to the lyrics too. Write them down. Do they make sense? Probably not. Next time you see a black athlete's mother in the stands, compare how she is portrayed to a white athlete's mother. Why do we have to show ignorance so often? Yes I am being hard on black America, someone needs to be.

BET Hip Hop Awards Running Diary

Oh yea. I got my drink, my two-step, and my laptop ready. I am ready to straight clown. If you read this blog, then you know what I am about to do. lol. Shit, these awards might prove Dr. Watson's theory to be correct.

Kidding

Stay tuned. If you are watching, join me and post some of the hilarious goings on.

Wow. Cassidy just said, "I feel good being here. A year and a half ago I couldn't get BET. We didn't get BET in jail." Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the BET Hip Hop Awards.

8:07-- I have a feeling that E-40 will not be doing the line up intros for the Grammy's anytime soon.

8:08-- Seriously when are men going to realize that blowing out your hair is not cool? Why is Kat Williams such a minstrel?

8:09-- 1st sighting of the Gremlin known as Lil Weezy. make sure you put the water away cause if it spills on him, we will have more.

8:12-- Does Kat have a black power fist pick in his hair?

8:15-- "T.I. Versus TIP" is up for an award. I'm thinking that after his arrest, T.I. lost to TIP.

Yea Common won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CD of the Year. Funny how all these people knew that T.I. got arrested before the awards taped. Common just said, "love to T.I. wherever he is." That would be in the joint Common.

8:19-- Craig should have told those kids that he is pushing 30 and still working the register at McDonalds. Those kids need better guidance.

8:21-- Yes, Wyclef finally cut his hair.
Twista looks like he never washes. Fat ropes don't look good on everyone.
Who invited Lil Mama to the cipher? Where is the mute button.
Chav prince Dizzie Rascal. Where is The Streets when you need him?

8:23-- Fuck he did not just call Lil Wayne "the greatest rapper alive." Reason no. 3 why Kat should not be hosting these awards.

Hmmm, now I see why BET tape delays the awards. They have to censor every other word practically.

Oh gawd I looked at him. I'm turning to stone.

8:25-- Lil Wayne will rhyme any word. I need to do a Lyrical Biology 101 on this song. I bet it makes no sense.

8:26-- Keyshia Cole= Webster's entry under "ghetto fabulous."

I think they cloned Jermaine Dupri. He is everywhere, at every party.

8:28-- Oh shit! Kanye finally won an award. No tantrums tonight. It's amazing.

His ego is too large. I thought he said he was humble in "Through The Fire."

8:30-- David Banner speaking.

Banner has become the unoffical spokesman for hip hop intelligence. I should tell you that Banner went to Southern University. Not exactly Harvard. Speak on it though David. Make me proud.

8:31-- "ain't a damn thing wrong with hip hop but bootleggers and limewire."

Lol David. I love Limewire. Keeps me from wasting money on albums like "Kingdom Come."

He pulls out a Vick jersey to show support. Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the BET Hip Hop Awards.

8:34-- We are back from commercial and Kat Williams has changed for the 3rd time. Is he trying to break Beyonce's record?

8:36-- Someone should remind Nelly that Troop was made by the KKK.

Why isn't it consider child abuse to have these little dancing like strippers?

8:37-- This bringing back of the 80's is cool except some people are just trying too hard to pull off the look. Nelly.

8:39-- Hey Nu Nu. Work those black tights baby girl.

8:40-- Lyricist of the year award is up. Should be a short list.

My money is on Common.

8:41-- And I was right!

He was up against Jay Z, Kanye, T.I. and Lil Wayne. That's like Michael Jordan in the dunk contest against Larry Bird... lol Common couldn't even keep a straight face when he said he gets inspired by listening to Lil Wayne.

8:47-- wow MC Lyte still looks good. Cha, cha, cha! Her hair kinda looks like she is auditioning for the role as Mary in There Is Something About Mary 2.

8:49-- oh no. It's a live performance of "Ay Bay Bay." Someone call protective services and rescue the little kid that is on stage before he carjacks you in about 10 years.

8:52-- Lil Boosie is up. Perfect time to edit the blog. When are we going to put a moratorium on putting "Lil" in front of your name?

9:02-- I'm back. I had to throw up upon seeing Busta Rhymes. I think I get roid rage just by looking at him.

9:03-- "Free TIP!" Why, so he can use those machine guns and silencers he was buying? Kidding.

9:03-- Hill Harper rocking the "Barack The Vote" t-shirt. Most cop that.

9:04-- Lil Wayne wins an award. He brings all his kids on stage (they should have ask Antonie Walker and Travis Henry to present it).

9:10-- Eric M. Dyson is dope. He is spitting a tight flow too. Nice spoken word. Wow.

9:10-- I have no words for Cee-lo's outfit. None.

Melyssa Ford's video hoe money must be running out. Although that ass can go on for miles and miles.

9:14-- If you have not seen Common live, check ticketmaster.com for the concert near you. Incredible live performer.

9:22-- Cornell West. He is becoming the hip hop Al Sharpton. He likes the camera too much. Intelligent man, but he acts like a caricature at times.

9:23-- KRS One being honored. I stand in applause. One of the great poets of our time.

9:27-- KRS One to the stage. Finally some intelligence to join Common. He sends out a message for hip hop unity. I love KRS One. He is hip hop.

9:29-- Wow there will be 2 black Christmas movies. They both look good and funny.

9:33-- I wonder what Kat Williams will be wearing after this commercial break. I got a $100 that says it is something I wouldn't wear.

9:34-- We come from KRS One talking about hip hop unity to Lil Wayne and his knuckleheads talking about selling weight. Nice.

9:36-- Is Lil Wayne ever going to finish what is in the drink? Btw, thanks for fucking up my hustle Lil Wayne. I like to keep my drink in a coffee cup when I'm out.

9:39-- Lil Wayne has plenty of time to put his shirt on and pull his pants up before getting the award.

9:44-- Ras Kass. One the best there is. The ciphers are where it's at.

9:46-- I think it's time for the 2 of the Jena 6. Lets see if I was wrong for my comments. I got $100 to say I was not.

The one in the black looks like he was schooled in the art of ego by Kanye West. I will say this, I would not like to see them after my ass. Somebody is lucky he is alive.

9:49-- Wait, is Kanye trying to give the award away? A moment of humility for Kanye. Big Boi rocking the new age Nehru jacket. So fresh and so clean.

9:56-- Do I really have to discuss the live performance by Soulja Boy? No, no I don't.

Ladies and gentleman, the BET Hip Hop Awards. If I ever present at the Academy Awards I will say, "lets have some good parties tonight, no shooting or fighting tonight."

Shit, I'm Smarter Than Most White People I Know

Lol, I wish I could have seen the look on your faces and read your minds when you opened your blog subscriptions and saw that title. I figured that before the real idiots in the Myspace blogging community got wind of this story, I would offer my views on it to all my smart friends out there.

So this Dr. James "Elementary My Dear" Watson, who won the Nobel Prize for work in DNA structuring, came out and said that black people are genetically less intelligent than white people. Now this is big news because Dr. Watson is not just some crackpot with a doctorate. Google his name and you will see the accolades (Nobel Prize, Time 100, leading speaker on DNA). The guy is prominent in his field.

Watson was scheduled to speak at London's Science Museum. The event has now been cancelled due to his controversial statements. Click here to read the article.

Obviously we all know that a person's racial makeup does not affect how intelligent they are. A person's environment certainly will though (unless your name is George W. Bush: then you are just a dumb muthafucka period).

They Should've Never Gave You Fools Money Volume 2

San Diego Chargers linebacker and Playboy bunny smasher Shawne Merriman literally made it rain on a girl's head at a night club. Guess this means he is back on the juice cause this looks like a case of roid rage.

They really need to start banning camera phones from clubs if they are going to have athletes and celebs in them. Not!

OMG She Smiles!

I guarantee that she has been in Dr. Beverly Hills's office all day long getting botox injections for the wrinkles caused by smiling. They must be laughing at how much ridiculous money they are making in America for no reason at all. I'd be laughing too Posh.

They are so Chav-fab.

They Should've Never Gave You Fools Money Volume 1.

DeShawn Stevenson is a fool. Lol. Unfortunately he has turned his Myspace page private so I can't link you to his blog or bulletin, but here is what he is asking his friends to do:

"I Got A Couple Ppl On The Lindsay LoHan Deal………………. But Im Giving Somebody 10 Stacks If They Hook That Sh*t Up…………….. 4 U Slow Ppl 10 Thousand Dollars 2 The First Muthaf*cker Get Me The Contact 4 Her!!!!!!! Before My Ppl Get The Number They Moving 2 Slow 4 Me So Holla At Yo Boy If U Need That 10,000 Grand!!!!!!!!! U Kno I Need That White Girl Lindsay Lohan…………. First N*gga Or Female Get Me That Sh*t I Wire That Money Str8 2 Ur Account Hit Me On Email If U Got The Real Sh*t!!!!!!! TwoFamily@mac.com………………… Yadddddaaaaa Boy"

The former fiance of former Destiny's Child member LeToya Luckett, is now seeking a liason with fresh from rehab Lindsey Lohan. Well since she already ruined one engagement, I guess it wouldn't hurt her to further ruin an already ruined 2nd.

Washington Wizards PR people must be in complete spin now. It's bad enough that he posted his AMEX Black Card in a blog, has been cussing out people who comment his blog, and is posting pictures with his jump-offs; now he is doing this? Shaking my head. A fool and his money will soon be departed.

***For the past 2 seasons Stevenson was playing for the NBA minimum. In July 2007, he signed a 4 year $15 million extension.

Whaddup Cuz!

Since there are 6 degrees of seperation, I don't think Obama will be planning any family reunions with Dick Cheney anytime soon. Mrs. Dick discovered that her husband and the Democratic front runner for president are 8th cousins. According to her research they are linked by a common ancestor, Mareen Devall, who was a 17th century immigrant from France (no Jesse Jackson, Dick's relatives did not own Obama's. You can sit back down on your high horse).

Click here for the full story.

All of the people in the world, who would you least likely to find out you were related to?

Btw, the Incognegro has discovered that he is distant cousins with Justin Timberlake.

Ellen Was Too Generous

Why am I a little happy at seeing an emotional Ellen Degeneres? Because it shows that you can't always use your celebrity status to get your way (although the jury is still out on this story. I think the adoption agency will cave in under pressure). If Ellen was just a "regular" person, she would not be getting away with violating an animal adoption agency's rules. Her celeb status may have actual have gotten her the puppy over someone else who may have wanted it.

Background:

Ellen and her longtime partner, Portia de Rossi, adopted a puppy and when it did not get along with her cats she gave it away to her haridresser. The puppy bonded with the new family yet Ellen violated the adoption agency's rules when she gave the puppy away. When the agency found out they sent a representative to the hairdresser's home and took the puppy away.

Ellen, in an emotional plea on her television show asked for the puppy to be returned.

I love animals, especially dogs. I can't imagine someone taking an animal I love away. Animals are just like children to many of us and I sympathize with Ellen. It's just that as a society we have to hold everyone accountable for breaking the rules regardless of their celebrity status.

Do you agree?