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."
Now that Da Brat is out of prison, she's speaking about her love life behind bars.
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.
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.
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.
When Waka Flocka brought his show to King Cat Theater in Seattle last Friday (February 26), it was a high energy gangster party.
Casey Carter caught up with the 1017 Brick Squad member after the show to talk about him being left off the 2011 XXL Freshman list and whether or not he thought he was skipped.
"Nah I didn't get skipped, I came in a veteran. They came in a freshman , I came in a veteran. Aint nobody on that list can f*ck with me," Waka said.
The class included Big K.R.I.T, CyHi Da Prynce, Diggy Simmons, FRED DA GODSON, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Twist, Mac Miller, Meek Mill, Yelawolf and YG
He also talked about how he and PETA linked up. The rapper says he doesn't own fur and shares the same beliefs as PETA.
Jay-Z is said to be keeping a close eye on protege Rihanna.
MTV-UK is reporting that not only is Hov worried about her physical health, he's also worried Chris Brown might be back dipping in that pool again since the restraining order she had against him was lifted.
"Jay said she is a role model for a lot of your kids. A little bit of controversy is alright, he said, but too much and she could very easily lose all the respect she has worked so hard to win overnight," says an insider.
As for Riri's health, the beauty from Barbados has been touring and working non stop. That is starting to take it's toll on here. She was ill prior to her performance NBA All Star Weekend. Hov thinks she needs to kick back and take some time off
"Rihanna’s professional, works hard and stays away from drugs and alcohol, but Jay wants her to be careful,” says the source."He told her to take a holiday for a week – she’s been working flat out and needs to get over the bronchitis, which he’s sure she’s developed as a result of stress."
Also a pic leaked yesterday of Brown's "injury" from his fight with Rihanna. Not sure why they released it though, unless it's to further show how little she did to him verses the beating he gave her. Anyways check it out.
Snoop Dogg is down for collaborating with Lady Gaga. A couple of weeks ago he sent out an all-points-bulletin for the "Born This Way" singer hoping for a sensual hook up in the studio. But that's as far as he would be willing to take it.
The Doggfather can't foresee ever wanting to get in bed with the woman he describes as "weird as f*ck."
During and interview with BlackBookMag.com Snoop elaborated on his feelings about the current queen of pop music.
"I don’t judge Lady Gaga, either. She makes good sh*t, not like a lot of other garbage being repeated. She’s weird as f*ck. Who knows, she might have a snake or a knife in her p*ssy if you try to get some from her," Snoop said.
Snoop's new album 'The Doggumentary' drops March 29.
The Charlie Sheen soap opera just kicked into high gear as his twin boys, Bob and Max were removed from his custody following an alleged threat against his estranged wife.
33-year old Brooke Mueller and her lawyers were successful in getting a restraining order against Sheen after he allegedly said to her "I will cut your head off, put it in a box and send it to your mom" TMZ is reporting.
The 45-year old Sheen also threatened to put a penknife in her eye on February 23.
Sheen's attorney's are said to be furious because neither they, or Charlie were informed of the hearing to decide to have the kids removed from his home.
Also Brooke's lawyers confessed in court that she is in "day treatment" for drug abuse and will only see the kids for around four hours a day until that is completed. Her mother will care for the children the remainder of the time.
Sheen has been all over the news lately due to his partying, drug use and wild interviews.