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Week of 9/18-9/22

Written By: Natalie Hinds

The “truth” is finally being exposed on the forefront. From Mya barring it all about her rumored affair with Vivica’s ex beau 50 Cent, to DMX claiming to be raped by a D.C. woman, to Ashanti’s million dollar lawsuit and Zab Judah’s wife throwing hands in New York’s Club Sol, these hip hop aristocrats are airing out their dirty laundry for the public to hear- their part of the story that is.

In an online exclusive, VIBE had the opportunity to get down to the nitty gritty with R&B singer Mya. She has a new album on the come up titled Liberation. She describes this album as her current emotional status that is feeling comfortable in her own skin and having a sense of closure to one chapter in her life and the courage to start another one. She also puts 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks on blast, stating that she has never been linked to the rap mogul, and that she couldn’t understand how, “ ‘he [50 Cent] would get Lloyd Banks confused with me.’” Whoa Mya! Looks like she has some built up animosity against the G-Unit soldiers. So 50 is a fag now?? I wouldn’t come at Mr. Cent like that if I were you honey, soon there will be a diss record aimed at Mya stating how much of a “slut” she really is. Way to start a new chapter in your life Mya!

In other news, hardcore rapper DMX, is claiming that his recent child is a product of rape. His wife, Tashera Simmons has offered nothing but support for her scarred husband claiming that the woman looked deranged and obsessed with her husband. I’m sorry but does anyone believe this crap? I sure don’t. I need X, himself, to explain to me how a WOMAN raped him without his consent. Nice lie X but try again.

R&B princess Ashanti has settled a lawsuit with Genard Parker out of court on Tuesday, Sept 19th. She originally testified in court stating that she never cheated Parker out of millions he claims that he’s entitled to. According to Parker he helped the singer record demo tapes when she was 16. Now 25 and signed to an entirely new label he is demanding $2.3 million from Ashanti from her first three platinum records. I’m trying to understand how after 9 years of singing, this man is demanding money that he is not entitled to. According to Ashanti, Parker and his TEAM Entertainment failed to get her a major recording contract at 16 which is the reason they split. He must be broke now, I mean dead broke to be asking for that kind of money.

Frequent club-goer boxer Zab Judah and his wife got into a bit of a scuffle last week when she showed up to New York’s Club Sol to find her husband accompanied with tennis all-star Serena Williams in VIP. When security denied her access to the VIP section, she threw a hissy fit and eventually made her way inside the “Very Important People” section and promptly dragged her husband out of the club according to the Sept. 18th issue of the Daily News. So who wears the pants in that relationship? I put my money on Meda Judah. That should teach Zab to go to another club with another woman again!


Speaking of fights, have you all heard about the fight between rappers Ras Kass and The Game? In case you haven’t Ras Kass claimed to have been jumped by Game and his Black Wall Street crew on Sept. 13th at Element nightclub in Hollywood, CA. Game claims that he never had a problem with Ras Kass until the rapper dissed him on the track, “Caution” and mentioned his son’s name which is something that took Game over the edge. He also mentioned that he was the only person to hit Ras Kass in the club that night, although he claims an army of men beat the crap out of him. “Ras Kass career is over,” said Game, “I ended it with one punch last night.” See for yourself: RAS-WATCH GAME -WATCH

On a happier note, P. Diddy and Kim Porter aren’t the only couple expecting kids, NBA player Carmelo Anthony and his Fiancée MTV VJ Lala Vazquez are expecting their first child in March. According to VIBE the couple plan to wed after the baby’s birth. This will be the first child for them both. Awwww how cute!


Video vixen Buffie the Body has landed an endorsement deal with Azzure Denim as the spokeswoman to sell their new denim line. The company’s goal was to include people from the hip-hop community and mix them with people from other industries. To view the ad campaign just pick up any XXL, King, VIBE, Fader or Complex magazine.



This concludes this week’s weekly recap. So do you think the “truth” came out this time around??
I mean does it ever? There are always two sides to a story it’s up to us to believe one. Until we
meet again my humble readers…..

This is ya girl Miss Hinds, Holla!

I’m out!



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