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L.A Reid Accused Of Sexual Harrassment


Kinfolk! It seems that L.A. Reid’s departure from Epic Recoreds wasn’t wrapped up with cute bow like we were initially lead to believe. Uh oh…

VIA NY Post:

The 60-year old music industry veteran allegedly made inappropriate physical advances toward an assistant at last December’s company holiday party, among other instances, according to a March 22 letter a lawyer for the woman sent to Julie Swidler, Sony Music’s General Counsel, said a source who provided details from the letter.
The female assistant, whose name The Post is withholding, also claims Reid, who has led Epic for nearly six years, also asked her to lie down in bed with him and give him a hug while the two were at a hotel while traveling on business, the letter alleges.
Reid, who is married, also made comments about what clothes he liked her to wear and described her as looking “fine,” the letter claims.
Sony Music, in a one-sentence statement on Saturday — “L.A. Reid will be leaving the company” — confirmed the executive was on his way out. It did not elaborate.
When asked about the complaints made in the letter, Sony Music on Sunday had no comment.
Sony Music CEO Rob Stringer, who took over the top spot at the company last month, appears to have taken decisive action in the first major crisis to come along.
“We are not allowing a culture like that in this company,” one insider familiar with Reid’s ouster told The Post, “no matter how much a person brings to the bottom line.”
Reid’s recent successes include signing Meghan Trainor, Future, Fifth Harmony and DJ Khaled — who currently has the No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100, with “I’m the One.”
Reached Sunday night, Reid’s lawyer, Joel Katz, the head of Greenberg Traurig’s global entertainment and media practice, had no comment.
A second source, familiar with the thinking of Reid’s camp, said the March 22 letter is inaccurate.
Meanwhile, Reid, also known as Antonio Reid, has been telling friends since Thursday, when reports of his ouster started ricocheting around the music industry, that he is talking to Warner Music Group boss Len Blavatnik about a position running the company’s Warner Brothers label, sources said.

Whut say you?

 

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Toya Wright & MempHitz Trying To Get Their “Next Fifteen”on The New Season of WeTV’s Marriage Bootcamp

 

Another day, another flop! If Toya Wright AKA Lil Wayne’s baby’s mother and Mickey “MempHitz” Wright weren’t embrassed enough after their terrible ass episode of Bravo’s “Untying The Knot” They are sure to put the nail in their coffin on the new season of WeTV’s Marriage Bootcamp. 
After the Toya Wright admitted giving Mickey “hall passes,” eight to be exact, I was done with these two! I am trying to figure out what exactly these two have to work on, when the marriage is essentially over! When Toya showed up on TV dividing iamonds(fake diamonds) and late model luxury cars, I thought surely she is doing to this to make Mickey some money, but here they go again! I won’t even go in on here latest book title, “How To Lose A Husband” the jokes write themselves.

My new motto is, “You signed up for this, so I am here to laugh and point!” I will be tuning in for this! Little Tink Tink(Mickey) ain’t been right since he got caught up in that K. Michelle lie. 

New season of Marriage Bootcamp premieres 

in June 

Whut say you?  

Toya Wright & MempHitz Trying To Get Their “Next Fifteen”on The New Season of WeTV’s Marriage Bootcamp

 

Another day, another flop! If Toya Wright AKA Lil Wayne’s baby’s mother and Mickey “MempHitz” Wright weren’t embrassed enough after their terrible ass episode of Bravo’s “Untying The Knot” They are sure to put the nail in their coffin on the new season of WeTV’s Marriage Bootcamp. 
After the Toya Wright admitted giving Mickey “hall passes,” eight to be exact, I was done with these two! I am trying to figure out what exactly these two have to work on, when the marriage is essentially over! When Toya showed up on TV dividing iamonds(fake diamonds) and late model luxury cars, I thought surely she is doing to this to make Mickey some money, but here they go again! I won’t even go in on here latest book title, “How To Lose A Husband” the jokes write themselves.

My new motto is, “You signed up for this, so I am here to laugh and point!” I will be tuning in for this! Little Tink Tink(Mickey) ain’t been right since he got caught up in that K. Michelle lie. 

New season of Marriage Bootcamp premieres 

in June 

Whut say you?  

How Did I Tarnish Her Career? It’s Already Over! Says Future of Ciara’s Career 

 

Kinfolk let me find out Navyadius Wilburn aka Future is our petty cousin with his claims in his counter suit against baby mama 10 million, Ciara. In his suit he is claiming to not have tarnished Ciara  career because get this folks, it’s already over! I am #crine because this sounds like something I would say in jest, but Future is dead ass serious! 

All jokes asides these two need to really get on one accord and learn to co-parent! Because the child is the biggest loser in this is situation. Kinfolk be careful and really know who you lay down with so y’all don’t end up like these Ciara and Future!
Whut say you?

50 Cent Files For Bankruptcy 

 Say It Ain’t So Curtis!

Curtis Jackson, better known as rapper 50 Cent, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.

Curtis Jackson, better known as rapper 50 Cent, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.

“In court papers filed in the US Bankruptcy Court in Hartford, Conn., Mr. Jackson reported assets and debts each in the range of $10 million to $50 million,” The Wall Street Journal reports.
The filing comes just three days after the “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” rapper was ordered to pay $5 million to his rival Rick Ross’ ex-girlfriend, Lastonia Leviston, who sued him for posting a sex tape online to millions of viewers in an attempt to embarrass Ross.

The Hollywood Reporter points out that “The chapter 11 filing allows him to reorganize his business interests, as opposed to a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, which would mean liquidation of his assets.”

The rapper’s attorney further explained to THR:
“The filing allows Mr. Jackson to reorganize his financial affairs, as he addresses various professional liabilities and takes steps to position the future of his various business interests. Mr. Jackson’s business interests will continue unaffected in the ordinary course during the pendency of the chapter 11 case. This filing for personal bankruptcy protection permits Mr. Jackson to continue his involvement with various business interests and continue his work as an entertainer, while he pursues an orderly reorganization of his financial affairs.”
50 Cent was previously one of the world’s wealthiest rappers, largely thanks to his minority stake in Vitamin Water. In 2007, the Coca-Cola Company acquired Vitamin Water from Glacéau for $4.1 billion.
50 Cent reportedly earned “between $60 million and $100 million” after the Vitamin Water sale in 2007.
According to The Washington Post at the time, “50 Cent was thought to have walked away with a figure somewhere between $60 million and $100 million, putting his net worth at nearly a half billion dollars.”
While the rapper no longer has an equity stake in the company, he continued to act as a spokesman for Vitamin Water.
Additionally, the rapper’s studio albums alone have sold more than 21 million units, and he has starred in a long list of film and TV projects, including Starz’s new hit “Power.”
In May, Forbes estimated 50 Cent’s net worth at $155 million, ranking him No. 4 on the list of the wealthiest hip-hop artists.

The bankruptcy claim comes just days after The New York Times published a glowing profile of the rapper, praising his “exceptional business instincts.”

~Via Business Insider

  “How you make all this money get this far and blow it? *Lil’ Kim Voice* I guess if Donald Trump can do it multiple times, why oh why can’t 50? Let’s be clear 50 Cent is far from broke. I am sure thid was a calculated business decision. 50 may not be bubblin in the Hip Hop streets no more, but he’s a shrewd business man.

Whut say you?

[PHOTO CREDIT: INSTAGRAM @50cent]

Love & Hip Hop Cash Money Edition: Did Birdman Throw A Drink At Lil Wayne? 

  
In today’s installment of Love & Hip Hop: Cash Money Edition, Birdman allegedly throws a drink at Lil Wayn at Club LIV in Miami. 

Now before we get into what happened let me bring you up to speed. Lil Wayne wants off Cash Money records, so much so that he filed lawsuit that he later dropped it. That would lead most to believe that all was Kool & The Gang over at Cash Money. 

Not So! Apparently that is not the case, there is still beef between Wayne and Baby. Several reports have come out that a drink was thrown from Birdman’s section during Wayne’s performance at LIV. There are also reports that Birdman had members of his entourage toss water bottles on Wayne. In the video you see Wayne shut down his set and the camera pans to Birdman, who is giving what seem to be a “Bitch Be Cool Look”

Now I haven’t f*cked with Dewayne Carter since the Carter III, but this foolishness needs to stop! I can see this has the potential to get out of hand. Birdman let this young man off your plantation! I’ve heard stories that Birdman be Jay Jerkin N*ggas allegedly.

Check out the video below:

Whut say you?

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B. Scott & BET Let Bygones Be Bygones

  
What a difference 2 years and a settlement makes!

Blogger, YouTuber, and Podcaster B Scott sat front row with Leverne Cox at The BET Awards this past Sunday. I was shocked to see that B Scott attended the event being that she and the network had such a storied past. 

Let me bring you up to speed if you’re not familiar with the story. B Scott was hired to work the red carpet at the 2013 Bet Awards, keep in mind that B Scott is transgendered and had worked for the network previously with no issue. Also keep in kind that her wardrobe was approved prior to going on the red carpet. To make a long story short Scott was unceremoniously yanked from the red carpet after doing her first interview and made to change from her women’s wear into men’s wear. She was also asked to remove her make-up and pull her hair back. Suffice to say B Scott and her Love Muffins were not happy! B. Scott sued and litigation ensued. The case was settled. Fast forward to Sunday’s show and B Scott is sitting front row. So all seems to be well.

Check out what B Scott had to say regarding the situation:

Dear love muffins,

Since I started my career, it’s always been important for me to give each opportunity my best — which includes presenting myself in a manner that I feel is true for me.

Now that BET and I have reached a settlement that I am more than pleased with, it was truly wonderful to be able to attend the BET Awards, walk the red carpet, and sit front row in the manner I originally intended.

Since my dust up with BET, I’m sure you love muffins have seen an increase in LGBT representation on the network. It makes my heart smile to know that I was a part of that change.

This is much bigger than being transgender, this is about everyone having the equal right to express themselves however they choose.

I would like to thank all my love muffins, BET, Debra Lee and Stephen Hill.

Double Kisses xoxo!

B. Scott

Whut say you?

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[WATCH] Jaguar Wright Responds To K. Michelle’s Attack 

 

So…apparently K. Michelle has beef with someone else, are we not surprised!?! Jaguar Wright was the newest victim/receipient of K’s forked tongue/keystroke. Now I know you’re asking who is Jaguar Wright? Well take a listen to the song below:

She’s singing the hook. Now that I’ve refreshed your memory, let me give you a little insight into how this beef started. So…apparently K. Michelle covered a song by Leala James at Yandy’s (LHHNY) wedding. Listen below:

Jaguar took issue with this and posted this on Instagram:

To which K. Michelle responded this:

  
Now we know K is not one to hold her tongue and of course her #Rebels attacked Jaguar’s comments section and yaddah, yaddah, yaddah. Welp! Jaguar Wright is responding via a radio interview listen/watch HERE

I agree with Jaguar on the free publicity that K provided, probably the most Jag has seen since Jay-Z Unplugged. Sometimes it’s just better to be quiet, but of course K can’t do that! That’s too much like right. Now the Mary J. Bilge shade I could have done without, but I won’t get off into that! 

Whut say you?

Go Fund Angie Stone’s Bail and Diamond’s Dental Bills

Since everyone is starting GoFundMe’s how about we start a GoFundMe for Angela Stone’s bail. It seems that R&B Diva Angela Stone was arrested for assaulting her daughter Diamond in Dekalb County in Georgia.

According to TMZ, Stone and her daughter got into an altercation,which resulted in Stone striking her daughter in the face with a metal stand and knocking out her front teeth allegedly . Stone is said to have allegedly fled the scene after the incident, but was later arrested.

She was booked on aggravated assault. In addition to Angie’s GoFundMe, we need to start one Diamond’s dental bills because those are very inexpensive! I hope they can work it out I hate to see a family at odds.

Whut say you?

S/N: I am starting a GoFundMe to locate Dame Dash’s tooth as well, if these hood mice can fund trips to the fight in Vegas, why oh why can’t I extend a helping hand to those in need?

Photo Credit: TMZ, AJC

Prayers Up For Bobbi Kristina!

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As many news outlets and blogs have reported, Whitney Houston’s daughter was found face down in her bathtub in her Roswell home Saturday morning. She was rushed to a North Atlanta hospital where she was has been placed in a medically induced coma due to swelling of her brain.

Allegedly doctors have told the family to prepare for the worst. Bobby Brown and Nick Gordon are said to be with her. Bobby Brown has asked for privacy during this rough time. I pray that Bobbi Kris pulls through this. Y’all let’s keep her covered in prayer and pray her family’s strength.

Prayers up Bobbi Kristina!