PoppyBros said:

Timmy84 said:

I don't see fat.

She's big compare to this:

I'll rather work my way to that.

Well to each his own...but to me that girl is a bit anorexic looking. I'm built more around Ashanti's size though I want to work on my flabby stomach and trim down some inches on my thighs. Overall, in my opinion, curvy/thick women are in more demand.

missfee said:

PoppyBros said:

She's big compare to this:

I'll rather work my way to that.

Well to each his own...but to me that girl is a bit anorexic looking. I'm built more around Ashanti's size though I want to work on my flabby stomach and trim down some inches on my thighs. Overall, in my opinion, curvy/thick women are in more demand.

This woman looks like a 12 year old. NOTHING remotely appealing about a 12 year old looking grown woman. NOTHING.

^^ I agree.

I've never been a huge Ashanti fan but I gotta admit,she looks great in those pics

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SoulAlive said:

^^ I agree.

I've never been a huge Ashanti fan but I gotta admit,she looks great in those pics

I'll tell you what I tell my husband, shut your mouth now.

Since Cd's aren't selling, how about artist making mini albums, say 3 to 5 songs? Just thinking outloud.

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PoppyBros said:

Timmy84 said:

I don't see fat.

She's big compare to this:

I'll rather work my way to that.

Her type mainly appeals to the caucasian Vogue/America's Next Top Model mainstream. No shape.

TD3 said:

SoulAlive said:

^^ I agree.

I've never been a huge Ashanti fan but I gotta admit,she looks great in those pics

I'll tell you what I tell my husband, shut your mouth now.

Since Cd's aren't saling, how about artist making mini albums, say 3 to 5 songs? Just thinking outloud.

but yeah,your idea is a good one.Release singles only,since they still sell.Compile three of them on a mini-album (EP) and there ya go.

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Cinnie said:

PoppyBros said:

Me too.

@Cinnie: You know, when you said Ashanti isn't fat she'skinny. I meant Ashanti is big. The other girl is the definition of "skinny" and fit.

You first said she was fat and added "hit the treadmill" lol Don't backpeddle now

huh? of course I did said Ashanti was fat. The white woman is skinny and that's the Ashanti should be.

PoppyBros said:

Cinnie said:

You first said she was fat and added "hit the treadmill" lol Don't backpeddle now

huh? of course I did said Ashanti was fat. The white woman is skinny and that's the Ashanti should be.

as we say in the Black community that sista' is "thick". . .

TD3 said:

PoppyBros said:

huh? of course I did said Ashanti was fat. The white woman is skinny and that's the Ashanti should be.

as we say in the Black community that sista' is "thick". . .

.....in ALL of the right places.

I'd do 'em both

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Alessandra is hot. Ashanti is hot. They are two different types of women and both of them are bangin'. Now, let's move on from type-bashing, shall we?

All artists should probably be mad at their labels because on some level, they are all getting screwed.

"Wen" did he start lashing out?

vainandy said:

"Wen" did he start lashing out?

THAT's what I'm talking about, lol. I'll be impressed when one of these rappers takes the money they receive off their one or two hits, and invest it in an education (for themselves).

PDogz said:

vainandy said:

"Wen" did he start lashing out?

THAT's what I'm talking about, lol. I'll be impressed when one of these rappers takes the money they receive off their one or two hits, and invest it in an education (for themselves).

PDogz said:

vainandy said:

"Wen" did he start lashing out?

THAT's what I'm talking about, lol. I'll be impressed when one of these rappers takes the money they receive off their one or two hits, and invest it in an education (for themselves).

Nelly says the best gift you can give to yourself is a healthy body, so this just confirms what I thought about gym bunnies.

PDogz said:

vainandy said:

"Wen" did he start lashing out?

THAT's what I'm talking about, lol. I'll be impressed when one of these rappers takes the money they receive off their one or two hits, and invest it in an education (for themselves).

I think he makes money from Apple Bottoms Jeans and also owns some kind of of NASCAR racing team.

BlaqueKnight said:

Alessandra is hot. Ashanti is hot. They are two different types of women and both of them are bangin'. Now, let's move on from type-bashing, shall we?

All artists should probably be mad at their labels because on some level, they are all getting screwed.

Or mad at themselves for not knowing that labels won't support them long term.

PDogz said:

vainandy said:

"Wen" did he start lashing out?

THAT's what I'm talking about, lol. I'll be impressed when one of these rappers takes the money they receive off their one or two hits, and invest it in an education (for themselves).

I'm not trying to be confrontational but this is a bit of a common misconception. Education will only get you up to a certain pay grade. The rich already understand this. There are a lot of rich people who aren't well-educated. The smart route is investment and re-investment.

They have already basically said "fuck you" to him. When your girlfriend/boyfriend says "I'm not breaking up with you but I want to see other people", it means hit the road but if you want to stay and let me fuck you its alright with me. That's what the label has said. Its time for Nelly to look out for #1 and say "fuck them."

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TD3 said:

PDogz said:

THAT's what I'm talking about, lol. I'll be impressed when one of these rappers takes the money they receive off their one or two hits, and invest it in an education (for themselves).

Yeah instead of investing it in bling bling, gold rims, drugs, gambling, hos and of course an Escalade, seriously rappers can not look after money. Most of them have spent their advance by the time their single hits (Notice the number of videos that have money and wads of bills featured in them, its called advance money. Its well known that record labels pay rappers smaller advances than white groups and charge them higher studio fees (Even though most rap relies on samples and drum machines, rather than complex instrumentation) and pay the rappers a lower rate of royalty as they rappers generally have less financial intelligence and are easily wooed by money, so thats why rappers like Chingy, Young Jeezy etc are probably broke or nearly so.

Rappers are easy victims, why do you think so many of them are signed. My guess is the average rapper gets paid around $50 to $250k in advance money and unless they win a lucrative endorsement deal they will be lucky to get a million dollars after 2 platinum albums. Of course there exceptions like Jay Z and Kanye, but the lesser artists are struggling.

Wait until he learns that his album sales are expected to plummet by nearly 52 percent from last week.

BlaqueKnight said:

PDogz said:

THAT's what I'm talking about, lol. I'll be impressed when one of these rappers takes the money they receive off their one or two hits, and invest it in an education (for themselves).

I'm not trying to be confrontational but this is a bit of a common misconception.

You've made some excellent points, and I agree with the majority of your comment, while appreciating your non-confrontational approach. I just don't understand how my desire to see a rapper invest in an education for himself is a "common misconception".

BlaqueKnight said:

PDogz said:

THAT's what I'm talking about, lol. I'll be impressed when one of these rappers takes the money they receive off their one or two hits, and invest it in an education (for themselves).

I'm not trying to be confrontational but this is a bit of a common misconception. Education will only get you up to a certain pay grade. The rich already understand this. There are a lot of rich people who aren't well-educated. The smart route is investment and re-investment.

The problem is that most of the people who are living that luxurious lifestyle don't think that its ever going to end, so they don't plan for it. Prince isn't well-educated by any means but he was better prepared than a lot of artists because he planned for it and he is a hard worker. He still makes money making music. Its also about understanding your worth. You know that if you are flavor-of-the-month, the ride is going to end sooner and if you plan for it and get your ducks in a row, you can live lavishly after the fall. Usually, the problem is that people just ride the ride. Part of it is because they have other people around them encouraging them "not to worry" and "focus on your music" while their finances spiral out of control without them even knowing.

Nelly is not the brightest bulb. Still, dude ain't trying to go back to school and get a regualr job after what he's seen in his lifetime. Most of you probably wouldn't either. He better smarten up quickly and swiftly and start making moves for himself.

They have already basically said "fuck you" to him. When your girlfriend/boyfriend says "I'm not breaking up with you but I want to see other people", it means hit the road but if you want to stay and let me fuck you its alright with me. That's what the label has said. Its time for Nelly to look out for #1 and say "fuck them."

I totally agree with you about the mentality that tommorow is forever but educating yourself to have options is never a wrong turn. (IMHO) Many people in the entertainment industry appear to think it's either/or (especially "use"), instead of thinging out the box. Seeking an education can be formal or informal. Working in other fields related to the music business is an option. These dude's talkin' about they can't or wont go back to school for a "regular" job sound no different than these very grown kids ride-in' their mommas sofa day in day out refusing to work at Mickey d' -didn't prepare for jack but wanna a "lifestyle".

Not everyone going to be as lucky as Ice T or Ice Cube and slide into acting. Some of these artists are going to slide their butts right on out of the business without funds to sustain themselves. Then what? They'll do whatever they have to in order to have food, shelter, or support a family. Why not give yourself choices, instead having to make do with whatever or with much less?

BlaqueKnight said:

PDogz said:

THAT's what I'm talking about, lol. I'll be impressed when one of these rappers takes the money they receive off their one or two hits, and invest it in an education (for themselves).

I'm not trying to be confrontational but this is a bit of a common misconception. Education will only get you up to a certain pay grade. The rich already understand this. There are a lot of rich people who aren't well-educated. The smart route is investment and re-investment.

The problem is that most of the people who are living that luxurious lifestyle don't think that its ever going to end, so they don't plan for it. Prince isn't well-educated by any means but he was better prepared than a lot of artists because he planned for it and he is a hard worker. He still makes money making music. Its also about understanding your worth. You know that if you are flavor-of-the-month, the ride is going to end sooner and if you plan for it and get your ducks in a row, you can live lavishly after the fall. Usually, the problem is that people just ride the ride. Part of it is because they have other people around them encouraging them "not to worry" and "focus on your music" while their finances spiral out of control without them even knowing.

Nelly is not the brightest bulb. Still, dude ain't trying to go back to school and get a regualr job after what he's seen in his lifetime. Most of you probably wouldn't either. He better smarten up quickly and swiftly and start making moves for himself.

They have already basically said "fuck you" to him. When your girlfriend/boyfriend says "I'm not breaking up with you but I want to see other people", it means hit the road but if you want to stay and let me fuck you its alright with me. That's what the label has said. Its time for Nelly to look out for #1 and say "fuck them."

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Spoken like a man who understands the big picture.

I wonder what Nelly's contract says he still has to give the label before bouncing?

BlaqueKnight said:

Alessandra is hot. Ashanti is hot. They are two different types of women and both of them are bangin'. Now, let's move on from type-bashing, shall we?

All artists should probably be mad at their labels because on some level, they are all getting screwed.

THAT^ what I'm saying!

PDogz said:

vainandy said:

"Wen" did he start lashing out?

THAT's what I'm talking about, lol. I'll be impressed when one of these rappers takes the money they receive off their one or two hits, and invest it in an education (for themselves).

It's a rant on twitter. it's in Twitter Lingo (cutting down the words to 140 characters)

your post would be

thats wat im talkin abt lol Ill b impressd wen 1 of these rappers takes the $ they receive off their 1 or 2 hits n invest it n an education