Vibe magazine is going out on limb declaring Plies as the future of rap in their December issue. In a one-on-one interview with VIBE Senior Editor Benjamin Meadows-Ingram, Plies reveals why he considers himself the “realest” rapper in the game:
Plies discuses how his 2006 arrest on weapons charges changed his views on the life: “I thought I knew what ‘real’ really meant, in terms of what the streets call real…I honestly thought that what the streets called real was legit.”
Plies responds to the criticism he’s received from other rap artists: “People don’t allow themselves to be honest with themselves until you’re no longer a threat…I don’t concern myself with anyone who’s not coming to my funeral.”
The December 2008 issue also features an exclusive interview with R&B superstar Brandy, providing the first look into her life after her fatal car accident and a four-year hiatus from the spotlight.
“I really didn’t know what to do. I was in limbo for a long time,” she says of the tragedy. “I didn’t go outside for months.”
Brandy also talks about reuniting with long-time producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins as well her relationship with ex-husband Robert Smith and her baby girl.
Another highlight of the December issue is a one-on-one with R&B star Maxwell, where he talks about his 7 year hiatus and the pending release of his latest project strong>Black Summer’s Night. Vibe also takes a look at the life and tragic death of music producer Stephen “Static/Major” Garrett.
Be sure to cop the new issue, hitting stands November 18th!
With her single “Departed” blazing the airwaves- Brandy is marking her ground. Check out the cover art for Human dropping November 11th.
“Moesha” also stopped by Hot 97’s The Angie Martinez show for a lil’ Q&A. She talks about her involvement in the the fatal car accident that made headlines almost two years ago, her future plans to record an album with lil’ brother Ray-J, and even addressed Kim Kardashian by throwing her under the bus…”she is a sweet girl, she just got a lil thief problem.” WOW!
