Winners & Losers

So here are this week's winners and losers. I didn't see many contenders for the bamas list so I'm leaving that off. Though www.hotghettomess.com and the hoodrats that showed up in Vegas are making me second guess myself!!



WINNERS

Contenders:
The state of Virginia – On Friday, Virginia legislators agreed to apologize for the state’s role in slavery. They expressed “profound regret” for the Virginia’s history. Not sure what any of this means socially. I’m sure a few southern states are watching this story…

Jennifer Hudson – Yes, again. This week she has remained the number #1 celebrity (well next to crazy Brit and Anna.) From American Idol to Barbara Walters, her name was everywhere. Sunday is expected to be a GREAT day for JHud.

Tameka Foster – Ole girl was caught, by paparazzi, cheating on hubby with lil Usher. At 37, and with three kids, she’s reportedly Usher’s fiancée now. Started out as his stylist awhile back and now…Well I’ll be…

And the winner is…

TAMEKA FOSTER!!
I just can’t get past the come up she made. SMH


LOSERS

Contenders:
Hip-Hop: We started the week with news of hip-hop artists involved in fights and pandemonium at the allstars events in Vegas. Mid-week, Paula Zahn, of CNN hosted a special titled “Hip-Hop: Art or Poison?” On Friday, I saw Oscar winning group Three Six Mafia’s new video for “Doe Boy Fresh.” SMH…

Britney Spears: Need I say why?

Anna Nicole Smith: Again, need I say why?


And the loser is…

HIP-HOP AND BRITNEY SPEARS
I’m done with the Anna Story! But I can’t pick between hip-hop and Britney. I was rooting for her and hoped she was just young and in pain from her upcoming divorce. But then she went and did this….




And this…





WOW. I really feel for her and her children. I don’t usually care about most of these celebrity stories but…WOW. I am in no position to judge her because I cannot imagine what life is like from inside a fishbowl. But, something is amiss.

Hip-Hop….my love. I used to love you like Common. Back when it took months to *get* the lyrics. Back when the women were classy and empowering. But, these days, I’m falling out of love. I get occasional butterflies when I hear you but I’m getting more bored and offended by you. Perhaps, I’m aging and no longer understand you. But I think you’re out of control and very immature. You’re manufactured and simple-minded now. We have to admit the negativity you are putting into our communities. We have to acknowledge the double-edged sword that created several Black millionaires but, also, gave fodder for bullcrap like Paula Zahn’s special….