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missgee
Comment: Good,
Hopefully these so-called entertainers will get on stage and sing without all the X-rated activity with underage girls.
We need talented entertainers, there will never be another Luther but, there are still singers out there like Jahiem that can still sing and put on a good show without all that unnecessary crap they do on stage.
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Teigh
Comment: I never "got" Akon, but I really don't listen to the radio. I know Gwen Stefani is peeved although I'm sure the advanced ticket sales will cover the venue payments, she'll just make less. I seriously doubt venues will offer a refund because Akon wasn't considered a headliner. I noticed Motown initially put Akon on the re-mix with India.aire -- I never got that either...evidently neither did India because when her CD went into a second pressing, she stripped the song.
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ChocolateBrownGal
Comment: TEIGH>>>I thought the exact same thing about India's cut with him. I actually liked that version.--- To all the so called "stage performers & artists"---Take heed and keep all that "bump & grind" to a minimum!
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PlanetRock
Comment: Good.
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McNasty
Comment: As long as they want to be in the mainstream they are going to have to act accordingly. It's one thing to be stank in the hood and another whole ballgame to do it and you have a corporate sponsor. Good for Verizon!
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Industrypro
Comment: I cosign McNasty. But it is crazy that his ignorance is getting in the way of him getting paid.
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sybo32
Comment: You know...I don't even think that he TRULY DOES treat women this way. I think mainstream told him to do whatever he wanted--it's his show. He got so much adrenaline rushing through his system with THAT thought in his head that he FORGOT ALL ABOUT his heritage. Sad thing is that another sponsor may pick him up and run with the whole thing and turn him into the biggest PR following (you know...a la Jerry Springer). He'll get more attention for that and turn into a one-hit wonder, go back to Senegal and be a has been. The OTHER scenario is that he could become very ANGRY and disgruntled about the whole thing, hang around the U.S., lose his DAYUM mind, and start committing a bunch of damn crimes (a la DMX). What a waste!!
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HarrisThomas
Comment: Yaaaay, Yaaaay! I knowed dere iza God! . . . (ahem) one hopes that the gentleman understands our outrage at his indecent behavior as well as understand that we don't tolerate thuggy performances
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Southernbelle
Comment: Akon, your azz is fired. Can you hear me now?
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Deb70
Comment: LOL@Southernbelle--
Akon--what a dumbazz.
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gingerg
Comment: Isn't Akon married to like two women?
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YLawdY
Comment: Another fine example of freedom of expression....Verizon expressed their displeasure at Akon's "expression". I keep reading comments about Akon returning to Africa and having three wives, etc. Wasn't he born in Africa, but raised in the U.S.?
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SpecialK
Comment: I bet he didn't think there was "nothing wrong with a little bump and grind" but turns out he was wrong. I don't care if the girl was a 50 yr old lady, that should have never occurred on stage, period!!! Hard lesson learned.
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ladybyrd
Comment: ...And they should have dropped him. Just ignorant...
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queeniebunz
Comment: A trip to Africa and he was Africa. Wow. What a dumb azz. >Southernbelle - LMAO!!! Very funny!
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TMan
Comment: Teigh, I hear you. I never got him either. I actually thought when I first heard his song - I thought it was Lauryn Hill.
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Mas90
Comment: Whatever.... what was he suppose to say to her, "Do you have ID before we dance?" I think this is over blown. Gwen will find another sponsor and new opening act. Akon can just do small venues and still make his paper.
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TesticAl
Comment: Before people get hot at me, yes what Akon did to that young whore was WRONG! Now, with that said, I'm pretty sure Akon doesn't give a %*$! anymore if Verizon dropped him. He already got his money and his album is doing well...extremely well. He'll just have to take this L and know not to do something like that again in the future.
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musbdherbs
Comment: I guess it's ok for Janet Jackson to do lap dances...Or Madonna to be onstage simulating sex w/her male dancers while wearing titty-cones...*yeah ok*
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clotel
Comment: How unfortunate to lose such a lucrative contract based on a POOR choice. At the end of the day, he is an employee and has to abide by the rules of his employer.
What a financial mess !!!!!!!!
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ladybyrd
Comment: You're missing the point completely. Janet & Madonna didn't dance or give lap dances to kids. However, Janet's little peek-a-boo show has garnered her to be on a black list.
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Teigh
Comment: Testic Al> I don't know about Akon "got his money"...Akon has a record deal, which is an advance. I can't speak for his sales, because while I know who he is, I don't follow him but I will say this. He lost BIG MONEY that was all his own. He did not have to share that with the record company. I'm sure he's huge in Africa but I don't know about re-couping his deal (meaning he made enough money to pay back the record companyso that all future sales are his. I think he took a loss on this one. Touring is LONG money for artists, and touring with Gwen Stefani was HUGE!!!
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realuvbaby
Comment: Ahhhhhhhhhhhh bring back the days of yesteryear before everybody wanted to be a porn star!!!
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oldsoul
Comment: Based on the "greater" good, I think Akon needed to get dropped...not to punish the brother but to enlighten him (wake him up) on his actions before it costs him much more than a gig. Akon has a one-of-a-kind voice which makes him a one-of-a-kind talent but what he brings to the table is average-everyday-bullsh*t. And having listened to him speak on the issues of the day, he knows better. Friday I got a chance to catch Rap City (at one point, this and Yo!MTVRaps, was my #1 show...back when Chris Da Mayor was the host...LOL) and Lovebug Starski was the guest deejay and he spoke on how when they were coming up in the business, they were not even allowed to cuss on a record at all. I remember that, and remember when it gradually started to change. He also said the industry doesn't even teach the "artist" the trade of performing, i.e., stage presence, performance, etc. anymore. It's kinda like some body taking your own gun and holding you hostage with it-- that's what the indsutry has done to Hip-Hop and that's a damn shame. It felt good to hear from one of the cornerstones of Hip-Hop (he and Cowboy came up with the term, btw) show the new school love but also let them know some history and where we've gotten off the path. Today it's Akon, I wonder who's next? ImusGate is a muthaf*cka...hopefully for the best.
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TMan
Comment: Does anyone hear think that Akon sounds like Lauryn Hill? Just wondering.
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MrsPhoenix
Comment: Is Akon the same "Akon" that was on India.Arie's hit "I Am Not My Hair"??
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TesticAl
Comment: Teigh, from what I read in the article, Akon wasn't kicked off the tour, Verizon just dropped sponsorship. Someone other company will step in their place. As for Akon's record deal, I don't know how his deal is structured, but I'm sure he's paid back any money he owed the label once he surpassed platinum status.
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Mas90
Comment: LADYBYRD... Akon wasn't a customer service representative at the call center! Akon was not employed by Verizon. They sponsored Gew Stephani tour which he was opening act. They help pay for touring cost. He didn't get weekly paycheck. OLDSOUL.... as far Akon getting dropped would not be a big deal. He has his own record label which is only distributed through a major record label. He could find another distributor. Plus, with internet technology and his fan base already he'll do just fine. Only person should be %*$!ed is Gwen. Also LADYBYRD... Janet & Madonna did just as kinky nasty stuff bumping and grinding too. Watch Janet concerts in hawaii on HBO years ago. She climbed up on that man... all over his pelvis. Ladybyrd do your homework cause you are not on point.
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katgrrrl
Comment: Southernbelle, that mess was funny! MusB, (whether Janet and Madonna's victims are of age or not) the Black man simulating sex will always be a greater threat to 'em. It coulda been worse for Akon. Remember when Bobby Brown got arrested for simulating sex on stage back in '93?
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Mas90
Comment: Males get arrested for simulating sex but females don't. This proves my theory on the "power of the penis". The penis is powerful. It is a threat to even the same sex. Janet & Madonna are consider non-threatening cause they can't harm anyone. Strap on's don't count. The penis is powerful!
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ladybyrd
Comment: Mas90> My post wasn't to you, but NOW it is. Name a time that Janet and Madonna simulated sex or gave a lap dance to a CHILD!! A CHILD... NEVER! Who said anything about Akon was or was not a Customer Service rep, what the hell are YOU talking about? Not that I'm remotely interested in whating to know. What I said, stands... He should have been dropped for doing something so ignorant. They're are artist who would kill to have a Corporate sponsor, odviously Akon or Azzhole isn't one of them! Period... peace
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Larrymc
Comment: Since some of y'all are talking about what's right and just. I heard the venue was at a club where the minimum age was 18. I heard the young lady snuck in. Can Akon and the young lady and her parents share an equal portion of the blame ?
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Southernbelle
Comment: Mas90, I agree with you there. The penis is powerful. Power to the PENIS!!
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queeniebunz
Comment: >Larrymc - I agree with you about the age thing and the club BUT I think simulating sex with ANY woman of any age is in poor taste and ignorant. He went too far and Verizon cut him out of the network. There are consequences. >Mas90 - he is considered a contract employee of Verizon and as such he is AN EMPLOYEE and subject to morality clauses as are other employees. Get over yourself...
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Calidee
Comment: My question. Did Akon simulate sex with a 15 year old girl, or did he simulate sex with a woman who he thought was over 18 becasue he was performing in a club where patrons had to be over 18? I think that there is a difference. By the way, Akon is not the first singer to simulate sex on stage.
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Mas90
Comment: LADYBYRD... that was for CLOTEL (my bad) so here we go.. CLOTEL!...Akon wasn't a customer service representative at the call center! Akon was not employed by Verizon. They sponsored Gew Stephani tour which he was opening act. They help pay for touring cost. He didn't get weekly paycheck.
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ladybyrd
Comment: Larrymc > I think the parents should share equal portion of the blame. But as someone has already mentioned, He will think twice next time and he should.
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TheLavatoryLady
Comment: Wow...I wonder if this will derail his career?
www.lavatorylady.blogspot.com
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khufu
Comment: MAS90 many women have told me I had a powerful penis...
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khufu
Comment: Verizon has proven that it is a socially conscious and socially responsible company
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khufu
Comment: CALIDEE well LAW syas "ignorance of the law is no excuse...." so even if he didnt know, she was still a minor....and besides that, the LARGER ARGUMENT is the morality and ehticalness (is there such a word?) of simulating sex in public and on stage? Thre are SOME thingsb that should be taboo just out of respect, common deceny, common sens and based on one's positive spiritual principles...
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Mas90
Comment: I always hear... "Anytime! Anytime you wanna cum through."
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khufu
Comment: AGain Verizon has shown that it as a billion dollar corporation is committed to upholding certain social principles...THAT'S A MOUTH FULL...accolades to Verizons......BET! You there B-E T?
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ladybyrd
Comment: Mas90> ...No problem, just wasn't sure where that was coming from.
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mseffy
Comment: Timing is everything and unfortunately for Akon, his act was within poor timing of the Imus incident. And so it goes. Verizon obviously doesn't want to be even remotely linked with controversy so Akon got chopped-albeit indirectly. Agree w/you HarrisThomas. As always, direct and to the point (W/a little slang-speak thrown in for spice). I seriously hope the younger generation will take 'hip-hop' to the next level and write lyrics about war, the economy and global warming. After all, they are the ones who stand to inherit this mess we call the US of A!!!!!!!!!!1
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musbdherbs
Comment: Oh give me a break this is just the old anti-hip-hop crew in here. Folks been simulating sex in concert for YEARS. This is no different. If this was an issue of a sex crime then I'm sure charges would've been filed. This is the slippery slope that I was talking about. Next, you won't be able to talk about sex in song! Then you won't be able to wear a mini-skirt because it's offensive. Then you won't be able to wear boxers cuz ya dick be swanging. Then you won't be able to wear G-scrangs cuz it's sexually suggestive. Then you won't be able to buy condoms in front of kids cuz they lil azzes'll be offended. watchwutitellya! Ya'll just oughta quit and make up ya minds wut u want. *Listening to Prince's Do Me Baby*
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khufu
Comment: I used to go see prince back in the day and he didnt hump girls...especially not 15 year old girls....
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khufu
Comment: again the larger issue re" this story: what is social responsibility of corporation?
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DOne
Comment: First, Verizon being a socially conscious and responsible company as nothing to do with their actions. Akon could just as easily made a controversial political remark and Verizon's actions would be the same. Companies like Verizon will detach themselves from any type of controversy that may impact their sales. As for Akon, there has always been grown folk entertainment and popular entertainment. The problem with many many of todays artist is that they don't recognize the line between adult and popular. Back in the day what happened in the juke joint was very different from what went on on the concert stage. As for the morality issue, 1. That's why there are establishments for grown people where children are not allowed. 2, since we live in a "democracy" and not a "theocracy" adults who want certain types of entertainment have to right to gather and enjoy and those who don't like, don't have to enter.
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TiedieZen
Comment: All I have to say is: "NOBODY WANT TO SEE US TOGETHER, BUT IT DON'T MATTER, NO...'CAUSE I GOT YOU!"
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arkansasgirl
Comment: Mas90 and Southernbelle, I got to disagree. The power is in the puzzy. You know, we woman, can give it up more than a man can get it! Remember that! And some men will do any woman, no matter how she look or smell.
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arkansasgirl
Comment: I'm with TesticAl. Akon probably isn't messed up about Verizon dropping him. He has his own record company with T-Pain being one of his artists(watch out for Chilli from TLC coming out soon on his label). Smack That Azz has been the #1 ringtone for some months now. I don't really care for his music(plus his voice is annoying) but he made a comment in Vibe magazine(RKelly cover) where he said "people don't care for lyrics, all you got to do is have a hot beat and a chorus that is catchy. That's why I makes simple songs".
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MER82
Comment: Co-sign OldSoul-always speaking the truth as usual...Its time to clean up the music/videos, etc. And what a perfect opportunity to show that the time is up on acts like the one Akon performed. Lets bring creativity back shall we? And by the way-what Akon did on stage was way more grimey, gutter, degrading and trifling than anything Janet or Madonna did, so stop the madness.
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Mas90
Comment: ARKANSASGIRL... No, I'm sorry girl but men run the world not women. RECOGNIZE!!! Women like to be lead. They take leadership when done wrong. Andrea keeps her asss at home cause she got those bad-assss freaky peeing kids (just kidding) but she stays on the homefront defending her dyck swagging golden warm pissing negro she calls her husband. But getting back to what I was really saying.... Men run the world and you know it. You can't even become president unless you are old and white and gotta a dyck. Girl, you betta recognize! Women can't even get any attention unless they are dress in the least amount of clothes, hopefully none! (just kidding... about the none) So you need to recognize a man with your panties and bras on 'cause they are coming off!
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MER82
Comment: Mas90-I am going to go with the original thought that you are being controversial for the sake of being controversial-but in case I am wrong, is it possible you forgot to take your meds today? Hmmm?
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Mas90
Comment: Also if you're puzzy is so powerful why hasn't ANY man made you president of the United States yet? If you're puzzy so powerful, why can't you control it when having so many damn kids with a man who keeps doing you wrong? If you're puzzy so powerful, why do men in their 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and on... go find a 20 year old to sex than someone their own age? I can witness to that cause when my grandfater was in his late 60's he was dating a white woman in her early 40's! Now tell me he was swinging! The white woman went crazy when he called it off. "She said, no daddy, you can't cut me off from that dyck." If the dyck isn't that powerful why did Lorena Bobbitt cut off John's dyck??? She didn't want no one else to get that power. NO ONE!
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Mas90
Comment: NO MER82, I don't do any type of drugs, prescription or recreation and not need of any either. When I write sometimes it becomes more humorous and I stray away from making a serious educated point. But I tried to combined the two cause I like to make people laugh and get the point at the same time.
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yunvme
Comment: the bible says so. Women are followers and servants.
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khufu
Comment: and all powerful penises come from the womb...and all wombs have the capacity to envelop the penis....so the ultimate power is in the puzzy...a powerful penis and a powerful puzzy equals...birthing a God! or just some ppowerful azz sex and/or loving making....
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AgentJ
Comment: @DOne: "...since we live in a 'democracy' and not a 'theocracy'..."
No, we live in a PLUTOCRACY - we have the best government money can buy!
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khufu
Comment: anyway irregardless ( no such word--I just wanted to sa that 'cause it sounds so gheto!) Verizon's act is still socially responsible as they pulled an ad campaign that is centred around a controversial celeb and issue......gotta give em some credit
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khufu
Comment: USA is a "hypocrisy"
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Mas90
Comment: KHUFU... The male determines the sex. The puzzy is just a temporary holding tank until the child can live out side the womb. An egg can't develop with sperm fertilizer. Dyck power!
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SweetieDarlin
Comment: Akon's act was the wrong place wrong time period. If this had happened 2 months ago it would be an issue, and there have been many people who have lost sponsors (MADONNA for one) and they didn't channge their act or lose money. Akon has been out for a while actually he is just getting more air play as of late. The issue os simulated sex has been around at least since the 80s and before, what about all that grinding in the air (heck even the Ojays and Marvin Gaye did it) and grabbing women and dancin suggestively with them, now they have taken to a new level but that's what happens when the envelope keeps getting pushed. And we've had sexually suggestive lyric way before rap, Tube Steak Boogie (ZZ Top), Slow Ride (FogHat), Sexy Mama (yeah it was pretty but it was about SEX) and the list goes on and on, so we have all been complacent BTW many R & B lyrics have always been sexual just it was put prettier. Rap however did put out the B and H syndrome and the ode to stripper records, and since it is so old in addition to the disrespect, they do need to move on, and prove that they are talented poets (and we know there will be some that will truly fall by the wayside or go back underground where the nasty shyt belongs.)
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Mas90
Comment: KHUFU... The male determines the sex. The puzzy is just a temporary holding tank until the child can live out side the womb. An egg can't develop WITHOUT sperm fertilizer. Dyck power!
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khufu
Comment: MAS() LOL well I got power but i love being subdued bybthe power of the puzzy
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arkansasgirl
Comment: LOL@ Mas90 and Khufu! Like I said, the power is in the puzzy. If we all cut off the puzzy, yall would go crazy. We got toys to tie us over! lol
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khufu
Comment: the womb is where life is created...that's power.....every hetero man wants to conquest the puzzy because of its power..he wants that powerful object! And at the same time, he envies it....and at the same time, he wants to get back home...that's why he tries to get so many....in quest of home....and that's why gay men what to act like they got one! LOL "cause if a gay man REALLy thought the power was in the penis, he wouldnt be acting like a puzzy (holder/bearer)! Now....come on Mas90....lol
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khufu
Comment: im sorry back to verizon...socially responsible company
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mseffy
Comment: No body's anti hip hop, but we are anti-stupid. Starting a line (clothing line, a shoe line, jewelry line) doesn't make you smart and certainly doesn't mean you're making money. In fact, you're only spending it. It takes YEARS to recoup the investment. There are so many hip-hop artists with clothing lines that they've only saturated the market and besides, all the hip-hop clothing lines look the same.
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Mas90
Comment: KHUFU... If your so well reheasred on gay men you must be one. Like I said power of the penis is #1. Only a man can %*$ another man and woman at the same time. BOOYAH! get da bozak!
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Mas90
Comment: ARKANSAS... toys...LOL plz, by the time you hit 45 and gone through menopause.... your puzzy is no good. Yeah, toys would be your best bet cause men in their 40's, 50's etc as I said before look for younger! BAM! how u lick me now! LOL
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Mas90
Comment: It's NO good. DRIED UP. no good. With all that plastic rubbing up against it changes the texture.
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Name:
Grace
Comment: to: ladybird] He didn't know the girl was 14. An adult bought her the ticket. He's not the only artist that does that on stage. His was brought to attention because the girl's father/pastor found out. I'm sure you can go on You Tube and find more live performances like that.
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khufu
Comment: mas90 LOL u funny.....nah if it wasnt for a puzzy you woulda been homeless
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Name:
khufu
Comment: and I doubt that about arkansasgirl bet its nice and juicy...jucier than youll ever be
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katgrrrl
Comment: Mas90, you got me cryin' over here. Ya crazy! But, lemme remind you that many of us women are seeking younger men cos y'alls stuff gets shriveled up as well. Enjoy the rest of the evening. :)
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Mas90
Comment: KHUFU... My dyck is way bigger than yours. Never seen yours. But that's how much I got u beat. BOW DOWN and get your knees.
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arkansasgirl
Comment: khufu, thank you. Mas90 the puzzy gets better with time. Can't say the same about the dyck
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Name:
khufu
Comment: nah Big Dady D is big smooth and powerful...you should be proud to be a king...a possessor of the divine rod that seeks the rotection of the enchanting sheath possessed by a woman...two rods dont make a right LOL get it?
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khufu
Comment: well this rod takes a licking and keeps on stickin arkansasgirl!!! LOL
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Name:
MOTHERSHIP
Comment: Thank you DOne. Oldsoul, it was D.J. Hollywood who coined the term hip hop. The rest took it and ran. I was standing right next to Hollywood when he coined it. Don't get it twisted.
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oldsoul
Comment: MOTHER>Thanks for straightening me out because you told me that before but sh*t gets all mixed-up sometimes with a memory like mine. Props to DJ Hollywood then because you know I'm not one for misinformation-- that's a grave mistake in my book.
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