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STR8 TRIPPIN’: KANYE WEST= THE NEW HITLER…WTF?!

LexAve — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:29:43 +0000

Right on time…in true Kanye fashion, the diarrhea of the mouth continues. Ever thought you’d ever meet a black white supremacist?!…Let me re-introduce Kanye West!
I knew it was all smoke and mirrors when Ye made a toast to all the douchebags aka himself, trying to convince the public he’d tone it down. Controversy is Kanye’s middle name. The rapper was performing at the Big Chill Festival in Eastnor Castle Deer Park in England on Saturday night when he went into a monologue, offending nearly EVERYONE. Mid-way through his set, Kanye went off on a rant about his misunderstood artistry.
According to the Associated Press:

“I walk through the hotel and I walk down the street, and people look at me like I’m (expletive) insane, like I’m Hitler,” he said. “One day the light will shine through and one day people will understand everything I ever did.”

Hear it live below…fast forward to 6:40 mark.

This is some serious sophisticated ignorance at its finest!
With his collaboration album “Watch The Throne” with Jay-Z out today, you better believe we’ll be hearing more Kanye rants…CAPS LOCK AND ALL!
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STR8 VIDEOS: MARSHA AMBROSIUS- “LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS”

LexAve — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:52:30 +0000

Marsha Ambrosius is back with another hot steamy yet thought provoking video for “Late Nights & Early Mornings“. Directed by J Erving, Marsha shows us the dangers of casual unprotected sex. Ladies and Gents…let’s wrap it up! It’s so refreshing and inspiring to see this soulful songstress arrange such a sexy song but still deliver a substantial message through her video. Love it!

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STR8 VIDEOS: KANYE WEST ft. JAY-Z x RICK ROSS x NICKI MINAJ- “MONSTER” (OFFICIAL)

LexAve — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:51:34 +0000

You might have missed it when it leaked last December, Kanye’s “Monster” featuring Jay-Z x Rick Ross x Nicki Minaj is back on the nets…this time the director’s cut verison. Along with such heavy weights in the video, there’s plenty of scantily-clad thin models, zombies, and bloodsuckers. Kanye makes sure to protect his art piece by making this disclaimer: “The following content is in no way to be interpreted as misogynistic or negative towards any group of people.”

Surely the fellas fully enjoyed the backshots courtesy of Nicki Minaj.
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STR8 TALK: RIHANNA FIRES BACK AT “MAN DOWN” CRITICS!

LexAve — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:24:52 +0000

Yesterday we told ya Rihanna has been under fire for her “controversial” video “Man Down“. Rihanna decided to clear the air and call into BET’s 106 & Park and give her side of the story. She said,
This time around I wanted to explore with my acting even more than I had before. Man Down is about a girl who committed a murder, she is remorseful. We needed to go back to why it happened; she is not a cold blooded killer. We decided to hone on in on a very serious matter that people are afraid to address. Rape is unfortunately happening all over the world and we continue to cover it up. I didn’t go into it to make a controversial video. I wanted to make a mini movie, something raw and artistic. If I can be a voice for so many who aren’t heard, then I win twice. Look at how it’s affecting people, girls are empowered by this. It’s easy to look at it and turn it into something negative. I’m just impressed that my fans get it. That was really important to me. This is a story for them, it’s not for the critics. It’s for my fans. And they need a voice sometimes and if I can be that, then I’ve done my job”.
Before calling into BET’s 106 & Park, Rihanna took it Twitter… (read from bottom->up)

Our Bajan princess makes a GREAT point. People really need to fall back and enjoy the video for what it is…entertainment!
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STR8 TALK: RIHANNA’S “MAN DOWN” GETS PUT ON BLAST!…WHY?!

LexAve — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:45:08 +0000

Rihanna finally delivers something of substance and she gets put on blast! I don’t get it!
“Man Down” is not only is a techno pop reggae infused record, but the video itself touches on the sensitive topic of rape…something women and yes, men, can relate to. In the video, Rihanna seductively dances with a man in a club, turns down his advances, and then leaves the club. As many girls would do. But refusing to take “no” for answer, the man follows her and forces her into a secluded area and rapes her. Though the rape scene itself isn’t depicted…it’s definitely insinuated by the look in Rihanna’s eyes and her tears pouring down her face shortly after the rape. Instead of reporting the crime, Rihanna taken by rage and shame opts to take matters into her own hands and shots her rapist in plain sight.

So who’s up in arms about the video? According to Billboard,

The Parents Television Council, the Enough is Enough campaign, and entertainment think tank Industry Ears called on BET and its parent company Viacom to stop airing the video.

“If Chris Brown shot a woman in his new video and BET premiered it, the world would stop. Rihanna should not get a pass,” said Paul Porter, co-founder of Industry Ears, which campaigns against negative images in the media.

Porter said that in 30 years he had never witnessed “such a cold, calculated execution of murder in prime time.”

Melissa Henson of the Parents Television Council said that “instead of telling victims they should seek help, Rihanna released a music video that gives retaliation in the form of premeditated murder the imprimatur of acceptability.”

Seriously people?! Rihanna’s “Man Down” video is just another interpretation of how a young woman would deal with this situation. It shows the anger and the hurt of such a crime and how detrimental it is both psychologically and emotionally. Enough to make a person snap and lose it. Rihanna didn’t just randomly shoot a guy on the street, he was her abuser. No one is saying this right or wrong. But one can definitely relate to the pain and hurt one would feel after such a violating act…so much so, you’d want to inflict that same kind of pain on that person. Forget these activists…Rihanna you did a great job in the video!
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STR8 TALK: HOW MUCH DO YOU OWE YOUR EX?! PAGING ADELE

LexAve — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:57:31 +0000

Forget Str8 Talk! This is straight up BLASPHEMY! The homie, The Fury, recently posted a story on Adele and that her ex boyfriend is seeking compensation for inspiring Adele’s previous album “19″. Her response to the creep according to The Sun,
“Finally, I said, ‘Well, you made my life hell, so I lived it and now I deserve it.’ He really thought he’d had some input into the creative process by being a p****. I’ll give him this credit – he made me an adult and put me on the road that I’m travelling.”
WHAT IN THE HELL?! TALK ABOUT FUCKERY TO THE FULLEST! We can all attest to the fact that at some point ex-es have inspired the worst and the best in us all. In this case, Adele’s ex caused her so much pain it inspired all the powerful lyrics and hit songs in both her albums “19″ & “21″. But why the hell should her ex-boyfriend reap any benefits?! The most he should get is a “thank you!” and “kick rocks!”. In my case, my ex (you know who you are) was a huge inspiration in getting this Str8NYC.com blog + movement started and sure things didn’t work out between us. Am I thankful for being one my biggest cheerleaders yeah…but if he ever considered to come after me for money and seeking any type of compensation he better think twice. #imjustsayin

So this leads me to my next point “How much do you owe your ex?”. If this rule in fact applied in relationships…Here are some celebs that owe they’re ex-es a lil’ more than a “thank you”

Say what you want…but with Diddy’s help J.Lo became a household name. From the music to a switch in management (Benny Medina) to naming her “J.Lo”…dating Diddy was a major boost in Jenny from the Block’s career.

Chilli breaking up with Usher gave him his best + top selling album of his career…need I say more.

Sure Amber Rose was Kanye’s arm candy but Kanye was her personal ATM. Without him would be talking about Amber today?…I think not!
Can you think of any others?!

STR8 SNITCHIN’: KID CUDI DIVORCING MARY JANE?

skool — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:29:20 +0000

Earlier this week Kid Cudi announced to a live crowd of fans that he will no longer get lifted or parlance with Mary Jane for very valid reasons. Seems strange and unbelievable like when Snoop announced that he would no longer puff the magic dragon? Granted, Hip-Hop has been a cheerleader and an advocate for marijuana. But today it seems more commonplace, and heavily promoted by Weed Conoussiers like Cudi himself, Wiz, Curren$y, Mac Miller, and nearly any rapper getting buzzed right now. No longer a taboo and to those who have been blazing for a while, it is no longer cool and looked upon as a fad. As for Cudi, let’s see if he keeps his word, because anything that is abused is unhealthy, whether it is weed or whatever. Moderation is key. To each his own.

How many of you smokers have struggled with quitting? Do you even care?
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STR8 TRACKS: LUPE FIASCO ft. SKYLAR GREY- “WORDS I NEVER SAID”

LexAve — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:53:10 +0000

Lupe Fiasco is back with some serious FIRE! The lyrical genius is dropping some gems & political knowledge on his second single entitled “Words I Never Said“. With help from singer/songwriter Skylar Grey, belted out the chorus “It’s so loud Inside my head/With words that I should have said!/As I drown in my regrets/I can’t take back the words I never said …”, Lupe has a got a hit! After patiently waiting for three long years, Lasers officially drops March 8th. And now that his second single has hit the nets, I’m more convinced and hyped about his return.
The track tackles issues like the war on terror, the failing economy, and education…not the latest cars, clothes, or groupie hoes. YES! FINALLY SOME SUBSTANCE! Do yourself a favor & press play…

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I really think the war on terror is a bunch of bullshit Just a poor excuse for you to use up all your bullets How much money does it take to really make a full clip

9/11 building 7 did they really pull it

Uhh, And a bunch of other cover ups

Your childs future was the first to go with budget cuts If you think that hurts then, wait here comes the uppercut The school was garbage in the first place, thats on the up and up Keep you at the bottom but tease you with the uppercrust You get it then they move you so you never keeping up enough If you turn on TV all you see’s a bunch of “what the f-cks”

Dude is dating so and so blabbering bout such and such And that aint Jersey Shore, homie thats the news And these the same people that supposed to be telling us the truth Limbaugh is a racist, Glen Beck is a racist Gaza strip was getting bombed, Obama didn’t say shit Thats why I aint vote for him, next one either I’ma part of the problem, my problem is I’m peaceful And I believe in the people.

STR8 SNITCHIN’: WIZ KHALIFA SHOWS OFF HIS ROSE & SHE’S “WACK & YELLOW”!

LexAve — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:03:15 +0000

Wiz Khalifa is making headlines for his hit single “Black & Yellow“…and thanks to the Stellers win this past Sunday, it’s own its way to being an anthem. Music aside, Wiz Khalifa is also making the rounds on the gossip circuit for bedding Kanye’s former armpiece, Amber Rose. Wiz recently performed at The Rave in Milwaukee and brought his rose right before his set.
Really Rose?!….Wiz Khalifa?!
A hoe will do whatever and whoever to stay on top…no question!
And speaking of groupie hoes and celebrity smuts, check out new DC rapper Xavier Pryce’s newest joint and response track to Wiz’s “Black & Yellow” appropriately entitled “Wack & Yellow“.

In a recent interview with Dr.Jays, Xavier talks how he came up with the song’s concept:
“I kept on hearing news about these chicks and I was wondering why. I didn’t get it. I was wondering what accomplishments these no-talent chicks had other than being able to suck a grapefruit through a straw and look pretty. Then I see these dudes that’s established making themselves look like tricks that are bent on hiring hoes just to convince them they should be wives.

“I heard ‘Black & Yellow’ on the radio and I just started playing around with the words after I had seen some sh*t on TV with Amber Rose telling somebody to open her door like she was worth something. I just fell out laughing and started repeating wack and yellow, wack and yellow. A n*gga like me, as soon as I say something I feel is catchy, I immediately go to the board and record.”

Sounds like Xavier Pryce is str8talk, no promo! Take a good listen and enjoy the shots at Kim Kardashian, Kat Stacks, Kanye West & Soulja Boy. Hahaha!
Be sure to check out his mixtape Hookers & Housewives.

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STR8 VIDEOS: MARSHA AMBROSIUS- “FAR AWAY”

LexAve — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:26:58 +0000

You might remember her from Floetry or for penning Michael Jackson’s hit song “Butterflies”, but Marsha Ambrosius is back on the scene as a solo artist. And unlike most RnB acts these days dropping it like its hot and prancing around in their barely there outfits, Marsha takes it back to the content and drops a lyrically driven, highly controversial, yet not talked about subjects in her new single “Far Way”. The single is off her new album Late Nights & Early Mornings dropping in Winter 2011. Kudos to Marsha for tackling such a sensitive topic (Suicide among homosexuals in the black community) with great lyrics and wonderful visuals. Peep the video below.

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