Month: August 2016

  • Is Jessica Javelet Transgender?

    Is Jessica Javelet Transgender?

    Draymond Green and the Dream TeamSnapchat Squad” may have you believing that the Olympics is all fun and games.  The U.S. national rugby team proved that the competition is actually an intense battle between some of the most talented athletes in the world.

    NBC reports that the U.S. women’s rugby team gave it their all against top-seeded Australia.  The game ended in a tie, 12-12.  Both the U.S. national rugby team and Australia finished high enough in Pool A to advance to the quarterfinals.  The Americans were very close to pulling off an upset victory but Australia scored as time expired.

    Jessica Javelet’s speed enabled her to score back-to-back tries in the second half.  USA Rugby explains that “JJ” is a crossover athlete who played for the U.S. women’s national field hockey team from 2006-2009.  Her athletic ability led some to believe that she’s a man.  Javelet is not transgender.  She was born a female and is still a female.

    Jessica Javelet Transgender
    Jessica Javelet Transgender

    According to Daily Mail two British athletes, born male, are set to compete as women at this year’s Olympics.   The two athletes later revealed that they were afraid of the ridicule they would have received for seeking slots in the Olympics women’s races.  The Huffington Post reports that Lea T recently became the first transgender woman to hold a role in any Olympic ceremony.

    As for Javelet, the Americans may go all the way with her on their side.  She’s a three-time All-American who attended the University of Louisville.  Competing in Rio is her dream come true and we can’t wait to see if she can lead the team to a goal medal!

  • Hip Hop Weekly Prince Of New York Rapper, The Rap Game

    Hip Hop Weekly Prince Of New York Rapper, The Rap Game

    J.I. The Prince of New York made the cover of Hip Hop Weekly.  The 14-year-old is featured on Season 2 of the Lifetime reality series “The Rap Game.” The Brooklyn emcee has been rapping for three years and his mom doesn’t play.  The talented lyricist was influenced by two legendary rappers who were also born in New York: Tupac and Nas.

    According to Forbes the unscripted show was inspired by Jermaine Dupri’s years of artist development.  In the 1990s the songwriter and producer discovered numerous artist including Kris Kross, Da Brat and Lil’ Bow Wow.

    Hip Hop Weekly Prince Of New York Rapper The Rap Game
    Hip Hop Weekly Prince Of New York Rapper The Rap Game

    The contestants of the show work with some of the most respected names in the industry including Snoop Dogg, Timbaland and Mariah Carey.  If J.I. The Prince of New York wins the competition he’ll receive a contract with So So Def Recordings.  Miss Mulatto won the first season of the competition.

    Similar to Drake, J.I. has already been accused of using a ghostwriter.  The hook to his audition freestyle was so hot that the judges found it difficult to believe that he came up with it himself.  Since then, he’s been able to prove that he writes his own rhymes and he’ll most likely win the competition.

  • What Happened With Drake And Eminem?

    What Happened With Drake And Eminem?

    Yahoo explains that hip-hop heads worldwide are still praying for a Drake v. Eminem rap battle.  Mr. OVOXO has been airing out everybody except for The Real Slim Shady.  He completely ignored Ebro, the person responsible for this entire situation, and directed his anger towards Funkmaster Flex.

    Time reports that the “Champagne Papi” called out Hot 97 at his New York City concert on Thursday, August 4, 2016.  The rapper is still upset about the way that Funk Flex sided with Meek Mill when Meek and the Canadian rapper were exchanging diss records.  The DJ insulted the “6 God” for allegedly using ghostwriters.

    Drake v Eminem Stats

    • Age
      • Drizzy – 29
      • Slim Shady – 43
    • Home Town
      • Drizzy – Toronto, Ontario, Canada, “The 6”
      • Slim Shady – Detroit, Michigan, “8 Mile”
    • Label
      • Drizzy – OVO Sound, Young Money, Cash Money
      • Slim Shady – Aftermath, Shady, Interscope
    • Big Homie
      • Drizzy – Lil’ Wayne
      • Slim Shady – Dr. Dre
    • Years Active
      • Drizzy – 2001-present, 15 years
      • Slim Shady – 1992-present, 24 years
    • Net Worth
      • Drizzy – $60 million
      • Slim Shady – $190 million
    • Studio Albums
      • Drizzy – 4
      • Slim Shady – 8
    • Nominations
      • Drizzy – 198
      • Slim Shady – 311
    • Awards Won
      • Drizzy – 59
      • Slim Shady – 155
    • Number-One Singles
      • Drizzy – 15
      • Slim Shady – 6
    • Song Milestones, Most Weeks At Number One
      • Drizzy – One Dance, 10 weeks, 2016
      • Slim Shady – Lose Yourself, 12 weeks, 2002-03
    • Best-Selling Album
      • Drizzy – Views, 2.1 million, 2016
      • Slim Shady – The Marshall Mathers LP, 22 million, 2000 
    What Happened With Drake And Eminem?
    What Happened With Drake And Eminem?

    Eminem Tweets Drake

    On Friday, August 5, 2016, a fake article went viral regarding the beef.  The story explained that Marshall Mathers tweeted “I will f*** your career and dream girl at the same time.” The false report claimed that the Detroit rapper was referring to Rihanna in the tweet.

     

  • Why Alicia Keys Is Not Wearing Makeup

    Why Alicia Keys Is Not Wearing Makeup

    Into The Gloss reports that Alicia Augello Cook aka Alicia Keys is summer beauty goals.  The singer and actress, who played Empire’s Skye Summers, has stopped wearing makeup to empower herself.  The singer explained that women are brainwashed into feeling that we have to be perfect and her words were powerful.

    According to Vogue the award-winning singer performed at the DNC makeup-free.  It’s great to see that she’s kept her promise.  She’s making people realize that beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.  Enhance what you have! Let yourself shine through.
    Why Alicia Keys Not Wearing Makeup
    Why Alicia Keys Not Wearing Makeup

    The singer explained that she hates the constant stereotyping that ruins women’s self-confidence.  The singer’s character on Empire, Skye Summers, experiences similar issues.  She wants to shape her own identity but she’s afraid that her fans won’t accept her.  Don’t change so people will like you instead be yourself and the right people will love the real you.

    Alicia Keys New Ring

    Her man knows how to make her feel even better about herself.  Be with someone who makes you feel happy and confident about yourself.  Don’t settle for a person who insults you and doesn’t realize that you’re special.  The New York native recently celebrated her six-year anniversary.  Her husband, Swizz Beatz, gave her a beautiful 32-carat ring designed by Jochen Leen.