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Kanye West has never been one to shy away from controversy, but fans and activists alike are concerned his newest video “Monster” glorifies violence against women. That’s why activists Sharon Haywood and Melinda Tankard Reist created a petition asking MTV and Universal Music Group to pull the offensive and misogynistic video.
“Monster” is not the usual scantily-clad, hyper-sexualized women washing expensive cars with even more expensive champagne. The video features West, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, and Nikki Minaj surrounded by the “sexy” corpses of women in lingerie. Other women dangle from the ceiling by chains. Behind Jay-Z, a dead, naked woman lies with her mouth wide open, bluntly indicating her last act was a sexual one. Ross erotically eats a plate of raw meat from between a female corpse’s legs. And West practically rapes the dead bodies of two women in bed. The message of the video is pretty clear: women are sex objects and it can be erotic when they are killed in violent, sexual ways.
“The mainstreaming of videos like this increases desensitized and callous attitudes toward violence against women,” said Reist, one of the campaign originators. “Young people are seeing images and absorbing harmful messages which glamorise misogyny and brutalise women. Women are reduced to sex-doll like playthings. So great is the level of desensitization that the barbaric treatment of women and girls is seen as normal and to be expected. We decided to run this campaign because we wanted to challenge the status quo.”
And challenge they have. This week MTV contacted Haywood and Reist to say they will not air “Monster” in it’s current version. The decision is consistent with MTV’s strong commitment to fighting violence against women through their excellent EXIT campaign, which addresses human trafficking and sexual violence against women around the world. However, that corporate commitment has rarely led to the company refusing to air content in the U.S. Haywood and Reist are proud of their success so far, but have indicated they’ll keep fighting until Universal Music Group addresses their concerns as well.
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Lil Kim and Puff in happier times
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During Lil Kim's recent RapFix sit down with MTV's Sway, The Queen Bee had a few more things to get off her chest regarding Lil Cease, Diddy and a possible Junior M.A.F.I.A. reunion.
Off the top she addressed the Cease situation saying at no point will they ever be able to reconcile their differences. The same goes for Junior M.A.F.I.A, she deaded that idea.
"No, next question." she said. When asked about Cease personally she responded. "at this point I would say never. Only God directs my life so I can't say I would never speak to him way in the future, but at this point no."
Besides being upset with Diddy because of the way he "mishandled" the Nicki Minaj, she also said the Bad Boy CEO passed on signing her and Junior M.A.F.I.A. because "he didn't get it" She said Notorious B.I.G. told him he would regret the decision.
"She too pretty to be rapping" Puff would say
"He didn't get what B.I.G and UN [Lance Rivera] were trying to do Kim said. "We all got it, but he didn't."
Kim also says Diddy never once ever once came to see her in jail, or put money on her books.
"I rolled with Puffy to the bitter end and still would have rolled with him, [but] he never came to see me in prison not one time," Kim explained. He didn't write me a letter, he never said 'here's a number for Kim to call' not once. After all the history that we had."
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Is it just me or was the best part of last night's 2011 NAACP Image Awards Colin Powell's speech?
Winners on the night included Ice Cube for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Vanessa Williams for Best Actress on Desperate Housewives. And Halle Berry, who won for Best Actress for her perfomance in Frankie & Alice, she also looked incredible wearing a Pucci dress.
Tyler Perry's 'For Colored Girls' won for Best Picture. The director pretty much brought everyone associated with the award on stage with him during his acceptance speech.
Check out the rest of the winners below plus red carpet pics.
*Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series: Millicent Shelton – “Men of a Certain Age” (Go with the Flow)
* Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: Jill Scott – “Sins of the Mother”
* Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: David Mann – “Meet the Browns”
* Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Vanessa Williams – “Desperate Housewives”
* Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ice Cube – “Are We There Yet?”
* Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Sofia Vergara – “Modern Family”
* Outstanding Drama Series: “Grey’s Anatomy”
* Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: LL Cool J – “NCIS: Los Angeles”
* Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Regina King – “Southland”
* Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Terrence Howard – “Law & Order: Los Angeles”
* Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: S. Epatha Merkerson – “Law & Order”
* Outstanding TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: “Sins of the Mother”
* Outstanding Talk Series: “The View”
* Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: Idris Elba – “Luther”
* Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series: Kevin Rodney Sullivan – “Modern Family” (Game Changer)
* Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: Rodney Saulsberry – “The Bold and the Beautiful”
* Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: Tatyana Ali – “The Young and the Restless”
* Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special): “Unsung”
* Outstanding Comedy Series: “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”
* Outstanding Reality Series: “Sunday Best”
* Outstanding Variety (Series or Special): “UNCF An Evening of Stars Tribute to Lionel Richie”
* Outstanding Children’s Program: “True Jackson, VP”
* Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children’s Program (Series or Special): Keke Palmer – “True Jackson, VP”
* Outstanding Documentary (Theatrical or Television): “For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots”
* Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: Aaron McGruder – “The Boondocks”
* Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series: Shonda Rhimes – “Private Practice” – (Did You Hear What Happened to Charlotte King?)
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Lupe Fiasco's long awaited, highly anticipated new album comes out next Tuesday (March 8).
The album is titled 'Lasers', this track "The Show Goes On" is the lead single.
Check it out below, live with some help from The Roots
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Angela Simmons looks gorgeous in her new picorial for Be Entertained Maagazine.
It's her second photo shoot in the last several months and both have turned out great.
Do yall like ner new lighter hair color?
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During an interview with DDotOmen, Cardiak of Lloyd Banks “Start It Up” fame was asked about producing music for 50 Cent’s upcoming album, which he replied:
I actually have a joint on his next project called “Outlaw”, It’s crazy!
Not much revealed about the song, but the title alone should give you some input on the type of material you may hear on 50′s upcoming LP.
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The NAACP Image Awards are drawing criticism on the day it is going to air.
Kid Rock is set to receive the Detroit branch of the NAACP's Greater Expectations Award, but it's his use of the confederate flag that has people up in arms.
Political consultant Adolph Mongo is planning a boycott of the Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner May 1, where Kid Rock is set to get the award.
"It's a slap in the face for anyone who fought for civil rights in this country," Mongo says told the Detroit News. "It's a symbol of hatred and bigotry."
Rock has said in the past that the flag stands for rock and roll.
The award show is also being criticized for their choice of musical performers which include, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Diddy-Dirty Money.
Reverend Delman Coates, senior pastor of the Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, Maryland is vocally lashing out at the choices.
"It is unconscionable that the NAACP would sully its brand, squander its legacy, and take such a stand contrary to the aspirations and dreams of the mainstream of the African-American community," said Coates. "While artists are free to produce their own art, it is not acceptable for public corporations and established civil right organizations to sanction the kinds of lyrics promoted by some of these artists," he continued. "These are the wrong images for a civil rights organization to nominate and endorse."
The show airs tonight on Fox at 8pm eastern.
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You had to know they start training kids at an early age to become marytrs.
These children look happy playing a game where winning equals death.
This ish is sick.
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The rapper says more than a few thuggish ruggish broads wanted to bump uglies , but she wasn't having it.
"Every female in prison wanted me ... all of them wish they could have gotten these goodies," she told TMZ.
Da Brat has also been quoted as saying that although Jermaine Dupri didn't visit her, he did put the most money on her. So did Katt Williams, Omar Epps and his wife, Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey, who also visited
The rapper still has her work cut out for her facing the next 3-6 months under house arrest and 7 years probation.
Last year while on work release she mentioned that when she got out she planned a media blitz with tv appearances and music. So expect to see a lot of Da Brat starting later this year moving forward.
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Rosa Acosta gives a special gift to her fans and Twitter followers.
The stretching videos are what sets Rosa apart from the rest of the urban models. Nobody does this better.
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Reporter Shomari Stone of Seattle tv station Komo4 was preparing to do a report in Victor Steinbrueck Park when a scuffle suddenly broke out.
Stone sprang into action and stopped a fight where one guy was raining down punches on another.
In an ironic twist of fate, the man Stone saved is said to be a white supremacist, with his arms covered in tattoos of swastikas.
"He thanked me and I said “remember to judge the man by his character and not the color of his skin," says Stone.
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These's simply no good explanation for the kind of things people will do. This chick thought it would sexy to try to lick a snake's tongue.
Her breath must have been face melting bad because that snake bit into the biggest things it coold grab. which happened to be her breast.
Bet she wont't try that again, oh and I hope she's ok... seriously.
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Not everyone hangs on Lil Wayne's every lyric, thinking he is the best rapper ever.
Watoto From The Nile's song "Letter to Lil Wayne" is deep and moving.
Written and rapped from the perspective of little girls. The song talks about the confusion felt by children when they hear stars like Weezy say things that go against the things they are taught at home and in school.
"Letter to Lil Wayne" is a direct statement of justice from Watoto From The Nile. Growing tired and fed up with the constant degredation of Black women inside of Hip Hop music, they voice thier views and opinions on this melodic track
Check it out below, it will really make you think.
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Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday" album continues to amaze two months after it's release.
It now claims the record for most consecutive weeks in the top ten by a female rap album in Billboard album chart with fourteen and counting.
Of course Nicki was more than happy to tweet the good news to her followers.
Next up for the Young Money princess are dates on the road with Lil Wayne. The two play twenty four dates across the U.S. on the 'I Am Music II' tour starting March 18 in Buffalo, NY.
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New Fire From Eto, OO Wop, Jai Black, Nappz, Klass Murda, B Mack & Pop Off.
Keep it locked cos these niggaz got more bnngers coming
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No doubt people are getting their laugh on watching Charlie Sheen on television the last several days.
By far this is the funniest Charlie Sheen spoof I've seen yet.
Check Jimmy Fallon out as Charlie Sheen in "Whinning" fragrance commercial
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Seems like Cash Money took an awfully long time to put this out.
The fact is the video is makes up for it. Borrowing the theme from the movie Inception was a nice touch.
Cory Gunz get's his first real taste of major corporation exposure, and as a whole this looks like they spent a few dollars on it.
So yeah, dope song and vid, check it below.
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