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Did Anonymous force Atlantic Records to release Lupe Fiasco’s project?

Posted by :TLee On : October 16, 2014
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BRUH.

So this happened:

Well then…something interesting happened. Cause Anon tweeted this…

Annnnnnnd turns out Atlantic Records tweeted this….

 

WELP!  I guess Atlantic Records didn’t want those problems, huh?  Cause trust me, it WAS going to be a problem. Lupe showed his gratitude as well:

An explanation:

The group released this statement:

  1. Citizens of the World and lovers of conscious music,
  2. We are Anonymous.
  3.  
  4. 24 hours ago we released a short Twitter ultimatum. We called upon record label Atlantic Records, responsible for releasing conscious rap artist Lupe Fiasco’s long awaited Album. We demanded a statement from the label within 24 hours to release a date or we would unleash the complete and utter fury of our collective on their company and executives. 21 hours later they released a short Tweet citing the album and it’s release date.
  5.  
  6. At this time it can be concluded that we have proved our point. We wish music that is educating the masses to keep being released. We will fight for that. Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Common and others are the moving force behind conscious rap. This is music we will fight for.
  7.  
  8. Operation Atlantic, Operation Free Lupe; disengaged.
  9. Mission Accomplished.
  10.  
  11. We are Anonymous.
  12. Never cease to expect us.

WELP!

Looks like things aren’t all good between Lupe Fiasco and Atlantic Records, huh?

Also, I thought this was interesting:

Hmm.

 

Brandy + MC Lyte + Yo Yo + Queen Latifah = Live Performance PERFECTION

Posted by :TLee On : October 15, 2014
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Category: Music, Uncategorized

So. I didn’t watch the BET Awards last night. In fact, I didn’t even know they were coming on. I just so happened to hop on Twitter for a second and saw people tweeting about it.  ZERO motivation to turn to it. *shrugs*

HOWEVER, when I saw that THIS happened, I had to look it up. And YES.

 

Man LOOK.

YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

This performance was EVERYTHING!!!

Look at all of those beautiful Queens! Did they ever even age!?

I LOVE IT! They did that!

And don’t y’all EVER sleep on Brandy Norwood! The woman can SING!

I’m really hoping that BET will release a professional video of this performance. It’s too good not to.

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UPDATED: October 29, 2014, 12:05

I see that BET has put up official video. I have replaced the YouTube video with it.

 

 

Ebola.

Posted by :TLee On : October 15, 2014
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Category: Uncategorized

I was asked why I haven’t written about *cue dramatic music* Ebola.

And it’s really because I believe we have all been inundated with the “DO NOT PANIC” and the “IT’S SOOOOOOO HARD TO CATCH” and the “THE ONLYYYYY WAY TO GET IT IS IF YOU LICK THE BODILY FLUIDS OF AN INFECTED PERSON SO CHILLLLL” messages.  I mean, it’s a daily thing.  Didn’t really think this would get any clicks, but…we shall see.

Before you read on, let me go ahead and possibly save you some time so you can see where I am coming from.

I, personally, don’t believe the CDC.  I believe they are lying to us.  I believe they don’t really have any idea what they are dealing with, here. I believe they are sending the wrong message by ONLY talking about getting infected through direct contact with bodily fluids, when, on their own website, they acknowledge that the virus can live up to 3 hours on surfaces!!!??? I mean….

However, the information the media IS giving us is actually irritating me:

You know what is ticking me off? The media being irresponsible in their reporting when it comes to Ebola.

I just saw a tweet from FOX in LA that said, “LAX Officials Investigating Possible Ebola Case On United Flight From JFK.”

Then it was, “Officials say there is “no reason to believe” the patient has been exposed to Ebola.”

So then why even post something like that in the first place?

And I don’t understand why we keep being told about people being admitted into hospitals with “possible Ebola symptoms.” I mean, for what? Why not just do the test, and let us know if it’s positive? SMH

This was a status I put up on my Facebook page.  And then I was reminded of “yellow journalism.” WELP. There it is.

As you all are aware of by now (I’m sure), a second healthcare worker has now been infected with the Ebola virus, after caring for Thomas Eric Duncan.  And yes, it is true that healthcare workers are going to be at a higher risk for catching the virus, but still, to say that it is “hard” to catch is extremely misleading.  The fact that these workers had on masks and protective gear and STILL managed to get Ebola (further) lets me know that the CDC is out here hoping that we don’t wake up.

And OF COURSE they (CDC) are blaming a “breach in protocol” on the part of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Of course.

OR.

Could it be that they (the hospital/healthcare workers) were operating with the safety precautions based on the information they were given by the CDC?  And it just turns out that THE CDC DOESN’T REALLY KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON!?

Hm.

The question was posed on “Morning Joe” on MSNBC this morning if it’s fair to blame the hospital? Shouldn’t some of the blame be put on the CDC who, in their effort to not cause “panic,” is quite possibly withholding crucial information about this strain of Ebola?

I’m sure you know my answer.

So let me say this.  I’m not a conspiracy theorist.  But I’m also not stupid. I’ve seen some pieces saying that the CDC is going to have to admit, at some point, that this strain of Ebola is “airborne.” And that (imo), technically, is not true. I think we need a good definition for what airborne really is because if that were the case then basically everybody would have it in Dallas right now. But. I DO think that there’s more ways to catch this thing than what we’re being told.

There is a reason that doctor’s are giving the CDC the side-eye with this, guys. It’s because it simply doesn’t make sense.

At the end of the day, salute to our nurses.  They are the ones who are on the “front line” with this.  They are the ones who will have the most contact with a patient with Ebola and are most definitely putting themselves at risk to contracting the virus themselves.  They are LITERALLY putting their lives on the line.

Prayers and power to you health care workers, and…THANK YOU.

Stevie Wonder’s fiancée is pregnant. With triplets.

Posted by :TLee On : October 15, 2014
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Category: Uncategorized

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Stevie Wonder and his fiancé Tomeeka Robyn Bracy are expecting triplets after secretly having a baby together last year, The National ENQUIRER has revealed in a shocking world exclusive that includes photos that were taken this month — including a can’t-miss baby bump.

“Stevie never thought he’d be a father again so late in life,” a source told The ENQUIRER, adding “it may not have been planned but now he’s excited!

The ENQUIRER has also learned that the “I Just Called To Say I Love You” singer has moved into his wife-to-be’s Los Angeles home, where they are currently raising their baby who was born last year.

“Stevie and Tomeeka had their first child together last year,” a close friend of Wonder’s divulged to The ENQUIRER. “I know because I attended the baby shower!”

Apparently Wonder, who now has eight children as of now, is looking forward to having his 11th child with Bracy.

“He’s been going to all the doctor’s visits and scans with Tomeeka,” the insider told The ENQUIRER. “He actually can’t wait until the birth. Stevie missed so much of his other children’s upbringings, he’s vowed to be there for their children and for his soon-to-be new wife.”

The “Part Time Lover” singer, who is prepping for a nationwide tour, divorced his ex-wife of 11 years, Kai Millard Morris, two years ago after having two children together: Kailand, 13, and Mandla, 9.

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Well.

CONGRATULATIONS, STEVIE WONDER AND TOMEEKA!!!!

Beyoncé preparing to release a 4-disk “Platinum” album?

Posted by :TLee On : October 14, 2014
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Category: All Things Beyonce

And y’all know I’m here for it all!

Take my coins, Queen Bey! YASSSSS!

So check it out:

Saturday, online retailers went live with a listing for an upcoming re-release of “Beyonce” which will be a 4-disk platinum edition.

Look:

beyonce 2 Beyonce Prepping 4 Disc Re Release Of Beyonce

beyonce 1 Beyonce Prepping 4 Disc Re Release Of Beyonce

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And it (obviously) looks like Mrs. Carter is adding some new music for us to already love even though we’ve never heard it as well:

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“Donk”?? And Pharrell is involved?

YES MA’AM!

COME THROUGH AND SNATCH ALL OF THESE LESSER HEAUX, BEYONCE GISSELLE!!!!!

Interesting fact:  She’s dropping this on the same day Nicki Minaj is releasing her album.