William G. McCray, III

OBNOXIOUS 04, 2006

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April 27 , 2006

Omarosa Manigault Stallworth , who is proud of her title as the “ Queen of Reality TV ,” is now proud of her new chest.  Seems that Star Jones Reynolds is not the only one that can afford to have her breast enhanced; I am told that Omarosa has cleavage now and does not mind showing off her new boobs to the world.  Wearing a number of low cut gowns at recent appearances.  “For the first time in my life, I have cleavage,” she said smiling, before admonishing:  “Stop looking at my cleavage!”   Omarosa went on to share that since her surgery it was first time in her life that she had cleavage that she did not have to manipulate herself before leaving the house, “Cleavage that is not constructed by a

Victoria’s Secret pushup bra, silicone cutlet inserts or taping my boobs together.  I am so happy to have natural cleavage,” she said.  Well, I can think of a number of more important things to buy than some fake boobs, but if that is what makes my buddy happy then more power to her.  America will have the opportunity to witness her transformation from an itty bitty A-cup to a whopping C-cup on an up coming episode of the Discovery Health series “ Plastic Surgery: Before & After .”   Omarosa’s mother, Theresa Manigault, is also featured on the series.  “I treated my mother to a total makeover.  The makeover of her dreams,” Omarosa said.

Mehcad Brooks said that he is living his dream.  When we talked at the Jim Henson Studios in Los Angeles, Mehcad shared with me that he was a former model and was glad for the opportunity to get on one of the number one television show in the country, “ Desperate Housewives .”  He did say that he was not going to focus on how Page Kennedy’s lost became his gain, but that he now has an opportunity to display his talent as an actor.

K-Ci Hailey attempts to save face in an interview with Vibe Magazine about his breakup with Mary J. Blige and her new video with 50 Cent that is a dramatization of their drama-filled relationship.  “After all this time she’s making a video about me and her?  I haven’t seen that video, but I’ve heard about it,” the former Jodeci singer told Vibe .  “It’s supposed to be about a time in our life when we were supposed to get married.  I never said I was going to marry her.  Yes, I gave her a ring, not because I wanted to marry her.  I gave her a ring after she came off tour and she kept hinting around that she wanted a ring.  I never agreed to marry Mary J .  We never talked about starting a family or anything like that.  We were not as serious as people thought.”

Hype William directed the video for Blige’s Enough Cryin’ ” features 50 Cent as aggressive R&B crooner C.J. (short for his real name Curtis Jackson ), who looses his cool when questioned during an interview.  The scene depicts a real event that Mary says happened with K-Ci .  Enough already, let me cut to the chase, K-Ci says it was all in Mary’s head and he never wanted to marry the “ Queen Of Hip Hop ,” but would try to get away from her so he could hang out with other women.   K-Ci added that Mary accepted him and his trifling ways and continued to call him.  The whole situation is beyond words, Mary should be happy with her husband and leave the past behind, continuing to discuss her past issues and tumultuous relationship with K-Ci indicates that the “ Queen of Hip Hop ,” might still want some of that thug love.
Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges is making it happen big time.   Luda and I had a conversation at Bed Restaurant and Bar in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.  The rapper shared with me how he always knew he could accomplish great things in his life, but he never thought they would occur this soon.  Just eight years ago he was working a Pizza Hut before becoming an intern at then Hot 97.5 in Atlanta.   Chris actually started out as an intern before becoming a DJ with his own show at the station.  “I am 29 and so many great things have happened sooner than what I had imagined,” Ludacris said smiling.  Proud to have been in two movies that both were up for Academy Awards and “ Crash ,” winning best picture makes him proud.  “Selling over 10 million records and I am now recognized as an actor by people that have never listened to my music,” Ludacris explained.   Christopher is extremely talented and diverse artist that at times leaves him a little misunderstood.  The irony of an intelligent young entrepreneur like Ludacris and stay abreast of the streets and sometimes things that many folks would like to forget expressed in his music.   Chris was very blunt about his appearance on Oprah .  “Well, to be honest I did not care for the way the show was edited,” Ludacris said.  “I had a lot to say that was never aired and I know that she had a problem with me due to some of my lyrics, but I was on the show about the movie and not as a rapper.”  He made it clear that he respects the Queen of Talk , but he kept it real about his experience.  “I was pulled into a room after the show for a five minute conversation with just the two of us,” Ludacris added.  “Some rappers and comedians that say some of the same things I do in my music have been invited on and celebrated by her, but it was different for me.”   Chris has now launched a clothing line that actually has been in the works for a little over six years.   CP Time , which means Chasing Purpose Until it Meets Existence , bares the name of Ludacris new line of clothing.  Not to mention he has an energy drink hitting the stores soon.
Bow Wow finally had all he could stand of Master P’s bad mouthing him.   Percy Miller is the father of rival rapper, Lil Romeo .  “I can’t understand all this, but I guess that’s how it is when you are not getting any attention,” Bow Wow told All Hip Hop Magazine .  “You can hear me on the radio all day, everyday.   Lil’ Romeo cannot sell any records, and your Daddy is on ‘ Dancing With the Stars .’”  Now the feud is said to have started, as a result of “ Freash Azimiz ,” which states he is “18 and making more than your dad.”   Percy Miller got sensitive and felt Bow Wow was attacking him and his son.  Actually Bow Wow took the line from a song of LL Cool J’s that was out back in ’87.   Master P is reported to have said that he and his son ran into Bow Wow at the Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Award Show and Bow Wow refused to discuss the mounting tension.   Percy Miller has completely belittled himself with this weak attempt to get publicity.  
Michael Vick finally settles his herpes case.  The Atlanta Falcon obviously did not want to air his dirty laundry in court.  Let me fill you in on the details of the six month old case.   Michael Vick was charged in a lawsuit that he knowingly gave a sexually transmitted disease known as herpes.  Well, it must be a fact and not fiction because the quarterback agreed to and undisclosed resolution of the case.  Sonya Elliott, a 26-year-old health care worker, claimed she tested positive for the dreadful disease after having unprotected sex with Vick in April 2003.  The complaint was filed in Gwinnett County State Court, Elliott contended that Vick “apologized profusely” for failing to disclose he was infected with the incurable disease.  The lawsuit also claimed Vick used the alias “ Ron Mexico ” when he was tested and seeking treatment for the disease.  Sonya is obviously a ho that was attempting to trap Michael with a bastard child that he would have to pay a hunk and chunk for in child support.  Never in her wildest dreams did she think the football star would forever change her life.  Sonya and Michael were in for a rude awakening.

Drug Dealers and Killers Strike Again …Now this can be said to be a rumor, but a good bit of it seems to be true.  An Atlanta woman claims to have engaged in a ménage a trios with Clifford “T.I.” Harris and Nikki “Hoopz” Alexander from VH1’s hit series “ Flavor Of Love .”  The woman, according to MediaTakeOut.com asks to remain anonymous, is a dancer in a number of popular Hip Hop music videos.  She claims to have met up with the rapper and Hoopz last week at an Atlanta nightclub.   Hoopz is reported to be dating T.I. currently.  The woman said that Hoopz struck up a conversation with her in effort pick her up and was successful.  When they left the club Harris suggested the three of them meet for an after party of their own at his house.  Things got steamy in the car and to refrain from going into the filthy details, all three of them allegedly had sex at T.I.’s house for more than two hours.  The common ho went on to divulge more details of how after T.I. was no longer able to please the two women he fell asleep after approximately two hours.   Hoopz and the mystery woman continue to sexually please each other on into the wee hours of the morning.

Clifford Harris has a great deal more on his plate to deal with than this rumor.  The rapper recently lost a good friend and employee to what seems to be a senseless act of violence.  According to Ludacris you cannot associate violence with Hip Hop, but with a few of the ignorant artist that contribute to the art form.  Many of these rappers have come up from nothing and are not multi-millionaires.  However, for some the mentality does not change and they remain the thug or gangster they were prior to Hip Hop success.  Hopefully it was just and act of violence against T.I. and not a retaliation to something the rapper and his camp had done in the concert.  

A close associate of Jay-Z pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for pepper-spraying R&B singer R. Kelly during The Best of Both Worlds Tour in 2004.  Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith, vice president of Def Jam Records and friend of Shawn Carter , stood trial in Manhattan Criminal Court regarding the incident, which took place at New York’s Madison Square Garden on October 30, 2004.  During the show R. Kelly claimed to have seen two men with guns in the audience and left the stage fearing for his life according to the lawsuit.   R. Kelly agreed to resume his performance after police were called, but on his way back to the stage he and members of his entourage were assaulted with pepper spray.  In return for his guilty plea and successful completion of four days of community service and two days of anger management counseling, Smith will be exonerated of all charges.   R. Kelly filed a $75 million dollar civil suit against Jay-Z for this incident.  However, with the guilty plea it seems that Robert Kelly will automatically win.  The two men are near a settlement of $16 million.   R. Kelly can use the extra cash due to his trial for several counts of child pornography and statutory rape starting soon.
According to my “ Street Committee Beyonce has been blocked from playing Lois Lane in the new Superman movie, because of her sun tan.  Some casting person tried to make it happened, but their efforts went unrewarded.  A more traditional Kate Bosworth has been selected for the famous role.  The same thing happen when they tired to get P. Diddy to play OO7.  Do you recall who Musiq Soulchild is?  Good, because when I got this piece of information I had forgot all about him.  The soulful singer disappointed the likes of Michael Jordan at Kingwood Classic in Houston.  He was asked to perform the “ Star Spangled Banner ” at the event.   Musiq forgot the words to the national anthem and the crowd let him have it.  He was actually booed.  However, the look that Michael Jordan gave him could have killed him.  
 
Tyson Beckford is said to have gotten his ass beat good in Miami, but he has been telling the media that he whipped the guy good.  Well, it is common knowledge that he does not live in truth.  As you may recall Tyson said he did not make an appearance paid or otherwise this Valentine’s Day.  I showed you the photos to prove that was a lie.  
 
Houston , the R&B singer that gouged out his own eye, has attempted suicide again.  Confirmation is still pending, but it is said Houston attempted to drive his car over a bridge.  However, he failed again, but injured himself.  Another non confirmed situation that I have been made aware of is the arrest of Chuck D .  The Public Enemy Icon was taken into custody last week in New York for an unpaid ticket from 1991.

My man P. Diddy has gotten Patti Labelle to replace Naomi for his cooking show.   Pattie is a very different type of celebrity, but she can hold her own.   Snoop Doggy Dog and his entourage were impounded in London, England.  The rapper was in for a rude awakening when he thought he was going to get the members of his entourage in a private area reserved for first class passengers.  Well, the group thought they were running things when they were arrested.  British Airways have banned the rapper forever due to their behavior and attempt to destroy the airlines admiral room.   Snoop needs to fly privately if he wants to act a fool.