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OBNOXIOUS 07, 2006

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July 19, 2006

Well, I thought we were all out of high school, but that does not seem to be the case for Massai Z. Dorsey,   Nia Long baby's daddy and now ex, seems to have waited for the school bell to ring.  Hard to believe that a grown man would act so childish, seems Nia Long was at the Grove shopping center in Los Angeles.  A night out on the town with her new beau Friday night did not end so well.  Nia ran into her baby's daddy and a fight broke out.  It is not clear why or how the fight started, which leaves you to think the two men had a pervious encounter that was not so great.    Originally, reports said that Dorsey got beat down to the ground and Nia and her new man ran off.  However, an alleged witness has stated different.  Enjoying the evening at a local LA hot spot, the witness quickly found himself near the location of the incident.  The witness stated that he did not see the beginning of the fight, the altercation had moved toward the bench where he was sitting on the shopping center's promenade.  "I didn't witness the initial altercation, but I did witness a couple of things. 

There were two males fighting.  The gentleman that was getting beat up seemed to have been injured prior to the fight.  He had numerous stitches.  I can't say how he got them, but there were more than 50 stitches.  It wasn't like he couldn't walk or talk. I just saw a lot of stitches," the witness described.

Seems Nia's baby's daddy has had some rough encounters that could have contributed to him getting a good ass whipping by her new man.  Perhaps Dorsey had a run in with the guy before and thought he would try his luck again.  The witness could not confirm much about any punches thrown by the two men, he could account for a good smack long laid in.  "I didn't see any punches being thrown.  I did witness the female slapping the gentleman with the stitches.    He pretty much was going to try to talk to her and she slapped him straight on the face.  I could hear it from 10ft away," the witness shared.    No one hit the ground and no one fled the scene, which disputes TMZ.com's report.  "I didn't witness anybody falling on the ground.  Nobody fell," he said.  "And everybody stuck around and they were getting interviewed by the security personnel there.  There was no running."  Dorsey will have to come to terms that he and Nia are no longer an item and the actress has moved on as she should.    Massai Z. Dorsey has it bad and that ain't good.  Fighting over a woman that obviously does not want him, "Get over it Massai!"    Seems the childish behavior did not end with either of the men going to jail.  However, it remains to be seen if either man will press charges.    In the meantime my class is dismissed at the sound of the bell.

Continuing in Boxing News ... Eminem had a bad case of "I want to kick someone's ass last week as well.    Apparently Eminem cannot even go to the bathroom without starting some sh*t.  Recently, he was in a Detroit strip club and after he took a leak a man accused him of bitch slapping him all over the bathroom.  The incident allegedly happened early Thursday morning.    But suddenly the victim has a change of heart and told Detroit's authorities that he no longer wants to press charges.    "He said that the suspect had struck him several times," said Detroit Police Department spokeswoman Sgt. Eren Stephens Bell.  The spokeswoman also said police do not know why the charges had been dropped.    According to Detroit's WXYZ Channel 7 News the victim's name is Maid J and it seems the incident came as a total surprise to him.  " Eminem got done and boom.  He started swinging," he told WXYZ.  "I was just minding my own business, taking a leak."  Eminem , born Marshall Mathers , has not been in trouble with the law since he served two-years on probation for a number of concealed weapon charges back in 2000.    However, Eminem has caused a few brawls:  he fought with a member of the Detroit-based heavy metal/rap group Insane Clown posse.  Secondly, he allegedly pistol whipped a man he caught at a Detroit bar kissing former wife, Kim Mathers.  Well, this white boy is working hard to let us know he is a thug for real.  Eminem has apparently paid the alleged victim a hunk and a chunk to make these charges disappear.
Spike finally does television.  NBC has made and edgy move to bring Spike Lee to the network to develop a new drama series.  Obnoxious has discovered negotiations with the man often referred to as the controversial director began in May, after he directed the pilot for the new CBS legal drama " Shark ," which stars James Woods .  Now the search is on for a writer to create the drama series, which Lee will develop, executive produce and possibly direct; All the things that Spike does best.  However, will an hour show be enough time for the director's style?  Spike is known for his hidden messages and a story within a story.  An hour does not promise to be enough time for all the Spike talent we like to see. 
Terrell Owens comes out of his silence.  Not much attention has been paid to the football player after he was dismissed from the Philadelphia Eagles Terrell actually blames the media for making him appear to be a selfish player, but he admits saying things about others that he would not want said about him.  Obviously he is delusional and still does not want to take full responsibility of his actions.  Clearly, T.O. is selfish and does not realize there is not "I" in the word "Team."    T.O. appeared on HBO's " Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel " to clear his name and promote his new book.  "The only thing I can really think of is maybe it was the way I grew up, you know."  He said, according to a transcript released Monday to The Associated Press.    "I got picked on so much, and it's like I feel like I'm still constantly being picked on."  Although, T.O. said he does not think reporters are necessarily out to get him, he believes that in their quest to gain ratings he's been 'misunderstood."  He added that other players have been as well, but he has been one of the main guys who have been vilified.  Owens addressed his misunderstanding with quarterback Donovan McNabb that ultimately ended his run with the Eagles .  He believes that McNabb was jealous of the attention he received from Philadelphia and things came to a head when he cursed at him in a huddle after a play.    "When I tired to address that after the game, he blew me off," Owens shared.  "So, that let me know it's more than just being competitive.  It was more than that."  Owens is set to suit up with the Dallas Cowboys at the end of next week for training camp, but he would have liked to have been putting on an Atlanta Falcons jersey this fall.  According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution T.O. was waiting by the phone hoping to hear from the Atlanta Falcons .  He has a house in the area and a deal made perfect sense.  Terrell even thought he mended things with Falcons offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and George Stewart, position coach with the 49ers , awhile back.    His bad attitude started back with the San Francisco 49ers when he went off on Greg Knapp.  All of this baggage may have kept Terrell Owens out of Atlanta. 

What is the big deal about   Oprah and Gayle being close friends?  People are only saying what they think based upon what they see and revealing what they would actually do if they had the same opportunity-if Oprah were a lesbian she would have told the world by    now.  Do not forget people she was the one that encouraged Ellen and Rosie to come out of the closet.  In an article in the August issue of O , the Oprah Magazine where Gayle is the editor, Oprah and Gayle share a great deal about their close relationship.  "I understand why people think we're gay." Oprah says.  "There isn't a definition in our culture for this kind of bond between women.  So I get why people have to label it--how can you be this close without it being sexual?'  Sex would probably ruin the friendship.  When certain lines are crossed you can never turn back and sex is defiantly one of them.  Oprah and Gayle have been friends for over 30 years and speak on the phone at least four times a day according to the article.  Oprah has been open about her entire life:  weight, her childhood, why she does not have children, and her relationship with Stedman .  If she was gay we would have known a long time ago.

In more Oprah news, it has been reported that   OutKast turned down the " Queen of Talk, " like a bed spread when asked to do and appearance on her show.  According to Fox 411's Roger Friedman, Oprah extended an invitation to the group to appear on her show in early September, but the group turned her down.  There still is a great deal of talk about Oprah and Hip Hop moguls feuding.  However, OutKast decline did not have anything to do with the feud, but a riff between the two group members.  Big Boi gave a yes, but Andre Benjamin said no.  The difference of opinion to appear on the show is not the first time for the childhood buddies.  " Idlewild ," will prove to be very difficult for the group to promote do to their differences in opinion.   The pair are still friends, however, Andre does not have a desire to rap anymore.  Backstage at the BET Awards Andre shared with me that he would no longer perform live with OutKast and that Big Boi would hold it down on the stage.  Andre went on to tell me that he is focusing all his time and attention on acting.  According to Benjamin he would not be regarded as a serious actor if he continues to rap.    Andre must have forgotten about Paul Roberson , Sammy Davis, Jr ., Academy Award Winner and Grammy Award Winner Ghetto Jamie Foxx , and countless other that mastered doing it all.

Divas Raising Hell ... Naomi what is the problem now?  This chick is gorgeous, but she has some serious issues.  Well, the world was wondering why Dubai was the choice country for the supermodels three-day-birthday party.    You got it!  Naomi is going with Badr Jafar , a Dubai prince, which happens to be a millionaire.  You know Dallas Austin must have never made it to the party and this further explains his quick pardon.  Just last week Naomi was sued again by a former employee and now she has another violent rampage.  According to reports Naomi trashed her boyfriend's new yacht over the weekend because she had issues with the menu.  She allegedly smashed antiques and china then ripped the curtains and cushions to shreds because of the wine and appetizers served on board.  Is she crazy?  Witnesses claim Campbell screamed at the chef and that they could hear the sound of plates being broken and that she only calmed down after Jafar stepped in.  Naomi is getting a long record for kicking ass; in 2003 an assistant claimed Naomi threw a phone at her in a tantrum; She is currently charged with assaulting a maid with a phone in March; last month she was sued for attacking another maid and finally last week she was sued by an assistant for false imprisonment and assault.  Clearly, Naomi needs some serious anger management counseling. 
" American Idol " winner Fantasia got emotional during a screening of her upcoming Lifetime original movie, " Life is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story ," promises to be a must see.  Directed by Debbie Allen , Fantasia was moved to tears while accompanied by fellow members of the cast, Loretta Devine ( Fantasia's grandmother), Viola Davis ( Fantasia's mother) and Kadeem Hardison ( Fantasia's father).  The scene depicting Fantasia's rape in the ninth grade and a scene of her standing in church singing was very moving for the challenged young lady.  You all know that I have serious problems with Fantasia Barrino having become the " American Idol " winner due to her questionable behavior and being an unwed teen mother.  Seems the ghetto chick is making being promiscuous and illiterate work for her in Hollywood.  Speaking of Hollywood, Damon Wayans' has an upcoming series " The Underground " on Showtime.  However, Damon left critiques cringing due to his pushing the envelop too far.    Sounds like this his new show will be a rebirth of his big brother's " In Living Color ," but raw.  Wayans is said to have become very defensive about the new series when a skit call " The Real Vagina Monologues ," was considered offensive.  There is a thin line between comedy and filth--it sounds like Damon crossed it.
My buddy Wendy Williams has shed much unwanted light on another celebrity.  Seems   Wendy has pissed off Method Man by telling her radio audience about his wife battling with cancer.  Her condition was not common knowledge.  Recently on an episode of an Internet Hip Hop show called " The Break Down ," when the Wu-Tang Clan member went off.  "You can attack me any way that you want to.  But you don't attack my family," he said on the show.  "My wife had nothing to do with that.    Her family members didn't even know she was sick.  Everybody looking at her, staring at her--You know how uncomfortable that makes somebody feel, especially, someone that's going through chemo?  Stupid ass B*tch," Method Man yelled.  He went on to say that he was not an Nsync or Justin Timberlake ass nigga and that she need not look for him in the future.    Method Man would have in no way been able to keep something like this from his wife's family for long and as upset as he is it makes you wonder if she really has cancer and not some other hideous disease. 

According to my " Street Committee "...Well, I am not sure what all these kissing rumors are about, but Obnoxious has got to tell it.  Gille Da Kid spoke to Hot 97's Ms. Jones on the morning show and exposed some secrets Cash Money would have preferred remained private.  Gille gave what is considered an explosive revelation that Baby and   Lil' Wayne routinely greet each other with a Kiss on the lips.    According to Gille it is something the two men do everyday, they greet each other with a kiss on this lips as soon as they see each other.    Not sure if they have any other peculiar behavior, but kiss may be a bit much. 

Speaking of men kissing men, not so sure how much longer Al Reynolds will be kissing Star Jones .  Seems that Al might be ready to jump ship--Rumors have been floating around that the couple was in trouble due to his allegedly revisiting his bi-sexual tendencies.   Star admitted to being aware of her husband's past, but he must still have a thirst that she cannot quench.  Last week Al visited the offices of the divorce law firm Blank Rome LLP in New York's   Chrysler   Building.  According to witnesses, " Al walked up to the security desk and signed in to visit one of the firm's divorce lawyers, Stanford Lotwin."  Mr. Lotwin is one of the most prominent divorce attorney's in New York.  He walked on the high-profile divorces of Howard Stern , Donald Trump , Geraldo Rivera , and Diana Ross .  Well, Star might have to take out her check book to get rid of Mr. Reynolds .  The witness went on to reveal that Al was in Lotwin's office for close to two hours, when he tried to sneak out of the building.  "I walked up to him and asked ' Al , is that you,' and he ran out of the building almost knocking down a pregnant woman."  Well, it seems that no one wants Star at this time.  According to her publicist the former   New York prosecutor is in talks with Fox News, HGTV, and CNN, but all the networks deny talking to Star .  It would be a low down shame if the wedding that ultimately caused her to lose her job is soon coming to an end.

Jay-Z , born Shawn Carter has been living with a huge secret.  The man that seems to have it all:  Beyonce Knowles' Beau, president of a major record label, owner of a basketball team, and the list goes on and on.  The retired rappers secret may have been revealed--allegedly Jay's mother is a lesbian.  According to sources close to the Hip Hop Mogul has gone through lengths to protect his secret.  The insider shared that Shawn has been frantically hiding his mother's gay lifestyle for years by paying a lot of people to keep their mouths shut.  Jay has even threatened to blacklist anyone that defied his request from the rap game.  Lucy Diamonds claims Jay-Z did not sign her to the label due to his assumption that she was a lesbian.    " Jay-Z doesn't want anything bi-sexual or gay to be affiliated with him because he doesn't want it to bring attention to his mother."    Ironically, Lucy Diamonds is straight, but was not signed to the label.    If the rumors are true about Jay's mother he would not be the first rapper to have a lesbian mother.  Curtis Jackson , known as 50 Cent , late mother was an open lesbian and drug addict. 

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