Apparently yesterday there was a photo floating around twitter that was allegedly Mister Joe Budden Himself. However the face of the person is completely blocked out and it is difficult to tell if it is actually him or not.

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Joe Budden completely denies that this picture is him but I don't know. I saw some pics on the net and well they look similar. I'm not gonna say its him I'm just gonna say its possible.

Source: BackOnTheBlog

As you know Dwyane Wade welcomed a baby boy late last year. Aja Metoyer is the mother of his recently birthed son and the woman making all the noise and ruckus. She allegedly put out an open letter to Gabrielle Union giving a detailed but vague account of her being in his home, talking about his chef, bedroom, etc. She was descriptive on specific things that she knew or thought would strike a nerve. But Gabrielle has shrugged it off as a woman who is just trying to start some drama. Here's the letter that she allegedly wrote via tlcnaptown:

"So it’s only right I put Dwyane Wade on blast. First and foremost i'd like to thank ***** Wade, his cousin for booking my numerous of flights. Ohh yea, hi Ms. Union. Good too see you stuck around and have a few more pieces of clothing inside of his house. The kitchen looks great by the way. I love the new counter tops. I would also like to thank Rich, the chef for his amazing breakfast. His cookies are the best. And last but not least I'd like to thank Dwayne for always making me feel comfortable on your side of the bed. Hiding pictures in your drawer. You know the nightstand next to your side of the bed, the one with the two drawers. Think the picture is the one with you and Sanaa Lathan in it. Also Gabrielle you are a little to old to be making Valentines day Photo albums. Leave that to the young girls your man cheats on you with. Dont believe me, I took a picture of the picture. FYI your man likes fat a—s you might need to get you one. Last but not least. I will send you a picture of the bags your man left in the hotel room i f—-d him in. lol"

Mind you this letter is almost a year old. Then 9 months later after this letter a bouncing baby boy was born. Interesting? Gabrielle Union responded via twitter:

If you haven't heard recently there were 2 story's on the huffington post about a young man and young woman being arrested and harassed at Barneys New York after purchasing a $400 belt and a $2500 purse. The kid made the purchase and then allegedly a sales clerk called the police and said they believed the purchase was fraudulent. 2 undercover police officers approached the kid made a statement to the effect of "How does a young black kid like yourself afford to make such an expensive purchase?" Then the kid was then hauled off to the local precinct, even after he showed identification, his debit card, and the receipt. The young woman went into Barneys made her purchase and then was accosted in the stairwell of the subway system several blocks away by 5 undercover police officers. Currently there are 3 lawsuits pending against the New York Police Department and Barney's of New York (the 3rd involves actor Rob Brown and his experience at Macys. Same situation, same response, different store.).

As soon as these stories broke JAY Z became a target for people to attack. Apparently JAY Z has a relationship with Barneys and they plan on launching a collection specifically for their store and more importantly the proceeds go to his scholarship fund for underprivileged kids. Its a great idea for a good cause. None, I REPEAT NONE OF THE MONIES GAINED FROM THE COLLECTION GO TO JAY Z HIMSELF. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND! But even that wasn't enough to quiet the masses. People were in a uproar and wanted JAY Z to immediately sever his ties with Barneys. It took JAY Z awhile to respond to his critics but he did release a statement saying the following:

This collaboration lives in a place of giving and is about the Foundation. I am not making a dime from this collection; I do not stand to make millions, as falsely reported. I need to make that fact crystal clear. The Shawn Carter Foundation is the beneficiary and the foundation is receiving 25% of all sales from the collaboration, 10% of all sales generated in the store on November 20th and an additional donation from Barneys. This money is going to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships to help further their education at institutions of higher learning. My idea was born out of creativity and charity… not profit.
I move and speak based on facts and not emotion. I haven’t made any comments because I am waiting on facts and the outcome of a meeting between community leaders and Barneys. Why am I being demonized, denounced and thrown on the cover of a newspaper for not speaking immediately? The negligent, erroneous reports and attacks on my character, intentions, and the spirit of this collaboration have forced me into a statement I didn’t want to make without the full facts. Making a decision prematurely to pull out of this project, wouldn’t hurt Barneys or Shawn Carter, but all the people that stand a chance at higher education. I have been working with my team ever since the situation was brought to my attention to get to the bottom of these incidents and at the same time find a solution that doesn’t harm all those that stand to benefit from this collaboration.
I am against discrimination of any kind, but if I make snap judgements, no matter who it’s towards, aren’t I committing the same sin as someone who profiles? I am no stranger to being profiled and I truly empathize with anyone that has been put in that position. Hopefully this brings forth a dialogue to effect real change. 

– Shawn “JAY Z” Carter

This statement has fallen on deaf ears and people are not happy with his response. He's set to still release his collection in Barneys. Sales will speak as to how people feel. Personally I would've released a collection in like Kohls or Kmart or TJ Maxx. Somewhere that everybody can access. Most middle class citizens are not shopping at Barneys of New York, #imjussaying.

As previously reported in my last blog. Barneys New York is in some hot water with some of their former customers. Being sued by one and sworn off completely by the other Barneys has serious work to do in the damage control department.

But now this new or rather the info is coming to light about Macy's and their situations of racial profiling with regular consumers and Hollywood stars alike!


In the instance with Rob Brown former model and very talented actor. He was in Coach Carter, Finding Forrester, the HBO television series Treme, The Express: The Ernie Davis Story and his most recent project starring alongside Joseph Gordon Levitt in Don Jon. He was shopping for a graduation gift to give to his mom at Herald Square in Macy's. Picked up the last Movado watch they had in that particular style and since it was a display waited for it to be cleaned and wrapped. He left to go and make a purchase at the Sunglasses Hut next door. While still in the store Brown was approached by two plain clothes officers, accused of making a purchase with a fake card, handcuffed and hauled out of the store to the Macys shoplifters section. They kept insisting that he had a fake card and that he was going to jail despite the fact that he gave all the necessary information they needed to prove his identity, they even checked his bag and found nothing. One explanation from cops was that a suspicious employee called police; then there was the excuse that police were in the store doing a sting operation to find a “crooked clerk.” Nevertheless he was cleared of any wrongdoing and let go. He almost missed moms graduation too which the police gave him an escort to but Rob Brown took to Twitter to voice his frustration with the situation (a common reaction by celebrities and civilians alike):

“Got arrested at Macy’s while buying my ma a watch. Thought my card was fake cuffed me and tossed me in a cell. Then they realized they were d**ks." 

"Then the police drove me to my ma’s graduation. Trbl jb #NPYD"

"Careful [black] ppl. If you drop $1000 at @Macys #NYPD might lock you up for grand larceny BEFORE they ask you for ID. #stillappalled #kinda"

"Don’t be black while shopping @Macy’s Police might roll on u"

Either way it was humiliating for Rob Brown and he thought nothing of it until Trayon Christian's situation hit the news. He was inspired by this young mans situation to come forward and speak out about his own run in with the NYPD. He also decided to sue Macys and the New York Police Department.

A spokesperson for Macy’s issued a statement to say, “We are investigating the alleged claims, as we were just made aware of this lawsuit. We do not comment on matters in litigation.” But Sunday night they claimed that their employees had nothing to do with Brown being accused of fraud, but that it was an operation and decision made by the New York Police Department only.

Pebbles former manager of the greatest girl group of ALL TIME (Still! And if you say Destiny's Child has surpassed them your smoking CRACK they haven't even come close!) is making headlines all across the web for her anger towards T-Boz and Chilli as well as everyone involved in the making of their biopic: CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story.

The stories that were being told are sad and down right messed up but not unheard of. In the movie the group was robbed of millions of dollars and were taken advantage of by Pebbles. She was depicted as an evil wench who would work those girls dry to the bone to make money. Because of this depiction and TLCs recent interviews she's threatening to sue the group for slander and defamation of the character.

I guess the story will develop later but she did take to twitter to explain her frustrations as every celebrity does. Here's her tweets:

I'm NOT here to promote something I put on the MAP and yet have been disrespected by because of more reasons than one! Lawyers on deck🎯
— Pebbles (@pebbles2day) October 15, 2013

I would say being lied on 4 as long &trying to continue to is sadder. But,the continued slander from all will help prove just what was done.
— Pebbles (@pebbles2day) October 15, 2013

Thank you love. It's not good what they played a part of but it will be dealt with now that the slander continues. TLC without me? No way.❤️
— Pebbles (@pebbles2day) October 15, 2013

I am in shock listening to all this mess and lies on this radio interview!!This is madness!!! It's SO hard to believe this! DO NOT believe
— Pebbles (@pebbles2day) October 15, 2013

Here's the interview that she was ranting about: