Open Letter to Blue Ivy Carter

Dear Blue,

How are you doing? I hope well, considering that you're only two years old, and already experiencing the harsh reality of what it means to be "black" in America.

I've been seeing a lot of articles and social media sites that have berated you for being a little black girl, but of course you wouldn't know the first thing about articles and social media...after all you're still a baby!

Coming from one sista girl to another, I just wanted you to know that I think you are absolutely beautiful. The features that you hone from your mommy and daddy are essential to you, and the naturalness of your hair is also essential to you...it is what makes you Blue!

Because your parents are famous you will almost always be in the limelight, even when you may be having a bad hair day -- but we've all had those days before...you are not alone. But just know that when you become older it is imperative to stay true to who you are, no matter what others may say or do. Love yourself first because when you do that, it becomes easier for you to love others.

You will be taught many history lessons but the greatest of them all, will be the lesson about your blackness; the melanin in your skin, your high cheekbones, the

fullness of your lips, the wideness of your nose, the natural curves of your body which you will more than likely inherit from your Momma B, and of course the kinky, coily nature of your hair. Your entire being is a history lesson and you'd be wise to take heed, so that it becomes easier for you to understand who you are and where you come from.

No matter what Blue, make sure to love all of your person -- the inside and the outside for you are uniquely wonderful. God made you exactly the way you are supposed to be and don't ever let anyone tell you different. 

And always remember Blue, what you inherited naturally millions of people pay thousands of dollars to receive through needle injections, tanning salons, augmentations and implants, hoping to hide the deeply held insecurities that lie within.

Love, 

LA

Destiny's Child Reunites for Michelle Williams' Song 'Say Yes'

It's great to see the dynamic trio back together again! Michelle Williams, Beyonce Knowles-Carter and Kelly Rowland-Witherspoon, bringing us a positive, uplifting, and upbeat Jesus jam. 

Do we see another reunion in the near future?! Get it girls!

2014 LA

Kanye West Feeling the Weight Over His Interracial Relationship?

Kanye West: People Didn't Understand His Interracial Relationship.

First, interracial relationships are nothing new and have been around even when it was illegal.

Second, the only reason why people can't understand his relationship with Kim K, is because of how intellectually different they are; Kanye raps about oppression and the black struggle and then he gets with a female, who just recently announced she hadn't a clue racism existed until she had a mixed race child.

On top of that, Mr. West continuously ranted and raved about corporations being the adversary, which in turn brought about his last album being released a la carte Yeezus, and then he gets with a female who is a corporation and who stands for the very things that he's against! But Kanye West, is indeed a smart man who fully understands the "two sides of the same coin" strategy, and uses it well, even if it causes good or bad reactions.

Personally, I thought Kanye was trying to make a political example out of Kim, especially with his Bound 2 song and his remix verse on Beyonce's Drunk in Love track, where he completely degraded the mother of his child by making her look like a complete slut - in which he used the very words "fake", "phony" and "white trash", when describing the song about his then future fiance. But when you truly love someone why would you talk so ill of them?

Then, he makes a song with rapper Future about Kim K and all of her sisters being "trophy wives", meaning them only being good enough to look at but have nothing else to offer. Which makes sense of why when he addressed Kim at their wedding he described her as the "ideal celebrity" and the "ideal art", meaning she's well-known enough to be his spouse and like a painting - very nice too look at. 

Kanye West has married his favorite painting and the perk of it all, is that the painting actually gets to touch him back in those special ways he enjoyed watching during her porno debut with then beau, Ray J. Don't you just love Kanye's infatuation [cough] in love talk?

The sad part, is that Kim didn't respect herself enough to demand better treatment because maybe she was to concerned with trying to use Kanye to become an A-lister, and of course for those KUWTK TV ratings? So she married Kanye, because after all he is the father of her child and how would it make her look if she didn't? I can answer that question; it couldn't make you look any worse then you already do.

Kanye was perfectly fine with Kim being his "baby mama" because his plan was always to get rich with them being a dynamic duo, using her to wear his fashions and of course to produce his off spring, ie, the next heirs to the Yeezus throne.

Yes, it's a fact that intelligent men often get with women that aren't as smart or smarter than them - as a means of being able to "control" their environment, but when Mr. West decided to wife up Kim Kardashian after getting her pregnant, it would seem that all of his political art work would be for nought as he completely allowed wealth building to take over his agenda, not foreseeing the futuristic train wreck waiting to happen - or did he?

If the couple stand the test of time it will probably be to prove others wrong, as Kim would most surely endure more of a public backlash if she decides to move on to husband number four and as for Kanye, he would simply receive an "I told you so", but something tells me that the Cold rapper is absolutely okay with that.

Hang on to your lapels Kim, because Kanye is "Bound 2" take you for the ride of your life!

On a side note: Kanye West commented that Kim is his muse.

 

Kim K and Ray J; Kanye and Kim K

Mmmmhmmm....I bet she is.

2014 LA

Why A HOOD TALKS Will No Longer Write About Or Watch 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians'

Last Sunday's KUWTK episode, which I didn't get a chance to watch until last night, completely solidified for me why I stopped following them on Twitter and will continue to not "Keep Up" with them via the tube. My reason? Well, there are a few allow me to explain.

When the family first started out it was obvious Kim K, gave her entire family a platform in which to build their brand. The family unit then, seemed tight nit and close and it was even hilarious to watch the children prank their mom and her being super cool about it. It seemed like it was all good family fun and games with an occasional Kim throwing crying fits, and appearing somewhat shallow as she was hell bent on receiving her designer labels - hence, the infamous "Bentley" episode that caused major drama between herself and her siblings.

However, as time went on the family dynamics began to change as well as the looks of certain family members, but the absolute turning point for me was when Kim K totally manipulated NBA player Kris Humphries, by using her sexual and seductive prowess to pull him into her TV ratings trap while using him to have an extravagant wedding that didn't mean a lick to her - hence, the reason she tried to keep the huge engagement ring he gifted her. 

And this showed me exactly what kind of woman she is; it wasn't about her just being spoiled, shallow and nonintellectual, it was about her being vindictive and conniving while playing on the emotions of these men to get what she wanted. 

So when the next lap she hopped on was Kanye West, I was completely disgusted and appalled; not only because she cheated with the Yeezus rapper knowing he had a girlfriend, but because she was determined to continue using the backs of these men as stepping stools to pull herself to the top of....I still don't know.

And with last Sundays episode being not only boring but absolutely annoying as Kylie Jenner, mouthed off to her mother, Kim K being of no interest, Khloe seemingly trying to find relevance, Kris arguing with Bruce over his "transformations", and Kourtney and Scott appearing money hungry by trying to sell-off a family heirloom from the passing of Scott's parents; I am simply done.

If 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' continue to go on like this the TV ratings will continue to decline , until they become virtually non-existent. #Fade2Black

Lets have a before and after look at the "first family" of reality TV. 

2014 LA

Kanye West's 34 Minute Manifesto

Mr. West, is in the building!

Representing life, art and culture to the fullest; in his own voice he narrates the video below and ties it in with incredible imagery, giving an obvious visual of what his words mean.
 

The verbiage is strong, soft at times, aggressive and powerful, as he explains the world as a whole. He gives you the real, the truth, the education, almost as if he's unlocked the "Da Vinci Code" of sorts, while expressing himself enough to help one express ones-self.

This art work is so deep, so touching, so chilling, so uplifting and freeing all at the same time. It's obvious that Kanye, is an intellectual force to be reckoned with as I found myself being drawn into his works - simply because of how he spits the political realness that so many are blind to today. 

And after this manifesto goes viral some people may still not "get it", but for those that do consider yourself one of the lucky ones who's fortunate enough to take heed to the knowledge, so that you may move forward with proper action.

Thank you Mr. West, for being the incredible spirit you are regardless of your reckless actions at times lol. No one is perfect, but we can all strive to be our own "personal perfect" to ourselves - whatever we deem it to be.

#Love #Create #Uplift #BeYourOwnArtist

2014 LA

Kelly Rowland is Preggers!

Former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland, announced her pregnancy via Instagram, shortly after marrying her manager beau Tim Witherspoon, last month in Costa Rica. 

Congrats on your marriage and pregnancy joy, Mr. and Mrs. Witherspoon!

2014 LA

Rihanna 'Sparkles' in the Nude and Strikes Down TLC's Hypocrisy

Sexy and seductive singer Rihanna, made quite the "sparkle" when attending the Council of Fashion Designers Awards on Monday, however, legendary girl group 'TLC' wasn't impressed.

Regarding the "Pour It Up" singers attire TLC had this to say, "Every time I see you, you don't have to be naked," said Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins.

"We became the biggest girl selling group of all time with our clothes on and that says a lot," she added. "We could go around too with booby cakes [breasts] out all day long," she said. 

"It's easy to sell sex," they added. 'It's hard for us to say anything because any time we do, they say, 'Oh, TLC must be jealous,' but I call a spade a spade," T-Boz added.

Ouch! Harsh words for the 26 year old superstar, who originally began her singing career fully clothed yes, but still exuded sexual behavior in the form of dance moves which is native to her home land Barbados, and is known for sexy attire especially during carnival time - which I absolutely enjoy.

Rihanna was always a sexy singer and used her sexual prowess to draw you into her musical world, and although at times she doesn't leave much to the imagination wardrobe wise - her undeniable talent has always spoken for itself.

Regarding Rihanna speaking for herself, she had these choice words for TLC via Twitter "When there's no changing the fact that I'm me, and they're well...they're them."

Uh Oh TLC! Is that the pot calling the kettle?! LOL!

2014 LA

Kourtney Kardashian Expecting Baby Number Three

Photo by Us Magazine

Reality star Kourtney Kardashian, is allegedly expecting her third child with baby daddy, Scott Disick. It looks like Mason (4) and sister Penelope (23 months), have another little brother or sister to look forward to this coming December! 

Kardashian commented in the past she wanted a big family and it seems she's "Keeping up with the Kardashian" promise, of having a huge brood just like her mama, Kris.

Kim K stated she wanted to get pregnant with her second child while on her honeymoon with new hubby Kanye West, and if she kept true to her word it appears she and big sis Kourtney, would be preggers together - only time will tell.

Congrats to the happy couple!

2014 LA