Cover: Feb 1994 issue of VIBE

Yeah, you heard it! VIBE is shutting down due to the media recession, hell the recession all in general! I mean once blogging became big, a lot of people quit with the paper back, why dish out money when everyone on every blog covers who’s wearing what and the latest gossip online, FOR FREE! it’s like that saying that one day robots will take over our jobs..well, we’re kind of like the online robots – we’re taking magazine companies jobs lol! I give VIBE much props though, for dishing it out since 1993 and supporting hip hop and covering such amazing artists through out time, they will be missed?

“how has the south dominated hip-hop for the last four, five years without lyrics, without hip-hop culture really in their blood? those brothers came out representing more of a stereotype of how black people are, and i think the media would rather see us as ignorant, crazy motherfuckers than seeing us as intelligent young men trying to rise and take care of ourselves.”

and this is partly why the b e t awards sucked.

last night’s BET awards was just a hot ass mess! but, it’s BET so what can you really expect? I think I managed to catch about 20 minutes total on and off while flipping through channels waiting for TRUEBLOOD to come on. in those 20 minutes of on and off time, I noticed endless made mistakes due to lack of organization. the death of Michael Jackson is no excuse when it comes to people not knowing when and where they are supposed to be, how many awards they’re supposed to give, and their overall cues. I honestly don’t see Michael Jackson as any valid excuse for them nor should it be, even if they did dedicate their entire show to him last minute. why? because the only tribute that I SAW was, people all dressed in MJ inspired clothing, dancing, and the projectors above the stage with his photos. Michael is someone that just about everyone if not all recognize at that show, performers and fans. people know his style and his dance, and anything that’s genuine and dedicated towards him needs not be rehearsed, we know the moon walk, we know the songs..so where is the excuse if you already know the shit? exactly, there is none. all people had to do was speak from the heart and all performers had to do was bust out a moon walk even if they can’t moon walk, hell Keri Hilson looked a hot mess dancing like MJ but fuck it – she did it and paid her respect by throwing that into her performance planned or not. so like I said..no fucking excuse when we all know his shit!

Ps: BET is just a fail all in general they’re a black MTV but wont quite make it to MTV standards all of their shows are just so fucking ghetto like the black hills? what the hell is that shit called? lmao well whatever it is, it’s HORRIBLE! they give themselves a bad rep, and I honestly quit giving a fuck about BET years ago when it stopped with it’s uncut, basement, and actual videos.

Support our friends at FLY ID tonight.

Erotica’s the sweetest person I know, but toyed with my emotions talking about cupcakes.

Da Bakery, no cupcakes just sweet ass art!

I downloaded the Lil’ Kim Hardcore album because its been a minute since I’ve heard it.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

I was 15 years young when this album released, my homegirl would have her boyfriends car (also 15) and we use to tour the neighborhood blasting the album reciting word for word. The filth that was coming out of our mouths!! haha. I can’t even say my hormones were raging. Yeah a bit boy crazy but I wasn’t having sex yet so how could I relate to anything she said??

But NOW, NOW is a different story. I think all girls starting to have sex should listen to ‘Not Tonight’ and get that embedded in their head quickly. Don’t let that dude be selfish!

I have one word.
Impressive.

I rather listen to this then the shit they play on the radio.

www.dubfx.net

How do I get one of these????

.. but he slept with boys. really. admittedly. media, cut your shit. rest in peace to the pre child molester michael jackson. unless you were always a child molester, in that case, fuck you michael jackson.

REAL Hip-Hop &
Classic Reggae &
R&B
OH MY!

Sounds like a party to me. You all know I’m a sucker for R&B.

Norma Kamali

http://www.normakamalicollection.com

because your typical blogger follows fashion god knows not only they can afford but the majority of their readers as well. I don’t fawn over clothing, I’m a bargain bitch, swell with my money.  I know fashion constantly changes and keeping up with expensive shit = broke for life, and as you get older you get your priorities straight. I’m good with money! I know all the hot spots for cheap NICE clothes. just ask any one of my female friends they can vouch for that.

Norma Kamali has some new spring & summer 09 pieces at walmart  check your local stores or shop online. I kid you not, she has some amazing, affordable shit.

Oh how I wish I could be in the UK one day to view this incredible masterpiece.

If you’re not familiar with Banksy, I recommend getting familiar.

josie and the pussycats. the movie sucked but the whole running joke with the product placing/brainwashing was spot on. ive always like the grit and grime of the subways. although walking into a heated car during the middle of summer with a crazy homeless chick who refuses adult diapers but REALLY needs them isnt something id say i look forward to, i think it gives our public transportation character. i definitely have some gripes about how things can be done a lil bit better, and i know there are million dollar gaps in the budget, but this is just some bullshit. in 2012 straphangers can look foward to gettin off at the atlantic avenue/pacific street/flatbush avenue/barclay center station. shea stadium is now citi field. next itll be mcdonalds square garden or st marks starbucks place.

Superdeux gets together with Disney to give the iconic Mickey Mouse a make-over. The outcome is an all black Mickey Mouse with zipper eyes and pink nose. seriously, I must own this. I haven’t found any real details on it yet as far as where and when you can find this – but I’ll keep you posted.

Manis & Margaritas

Sunday June 28th in BROOKLYN! MAKE AN APPT. (Her1980.com for more info) IF YOU WANT YOUR NAILS DONE. SPOTS FILL QUICKLY! Don’t want your nails done? Well, get your shop on—Princess of the Posse will be in the building holding a SALE! Plus, enjoy a BBQ, drinks, music & some great people. 4pm-9pm

Hope Lounge

10 Hope St

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Music by DJ Amore

you have got to respect hustles, especially ones that are just pure ingenius! “THE CUPCAKE STOP” it’s the ice cream truck minus the ice cream and add the cupcakes.  seriously though, who isn’t a fan of yum de la yum cakes? have you seen Jes and her baking -.- yeah you know we get down with ‘em sweets! I have yet to hit this up but I will be soon, who’s coming along? NYC BOUND find their current locations via  www.twitter.com/cupcakestop tell them the tough love chicks sent you – demand the cake and eat it too!

ain’t got shit planned for Thursday night? go Brooklyn bound and hit up the booze, blunts, and big butts event because either one of three or three of all you can’t go wrong with booze, blunts, and big butts!

im maaaaaad late on this but, fellow queens natives smart crew recently dropped a tshirt that i hope comes in a size small, or smedium for us fat chicks with huge tits. and although i fucks with phillies strictly when im rollin the blunt, if someone else is rollin im good with smokin a dutch.