The Daily Buzz For Feb 14

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Mos Def Disses Jay-Z’s Barclays Center

Last September, music fans and New Yorkers were thrilled when they learned rapper/music mogul Jay-Z (real name Sean Carter) was involved in the opening of the Barclays Center. The $4.9 billion dollar, 675,000 square foot space opened, came with it’s share of celebrity and entertainment bells and whistles–Jay-Z took to the stage, performing eight shows, while A-list’ers like his wife (Beyonce) and other celebs like Rolling Stones and Coldplay performed. Lady Gaga and Mrs. Carter will perform later this year.

And while people are still applauding it’s opening, some are not 100% sure that the development was a good idea…Who?  Yassin Bey, the artist formerly known as Mos Def. The 39-year-old rapper/actor recently did an interview with Vulture Magazine and talked about his anti-Barclays poem, ‘On.center.stadium.status,’ his feelings about Jay-Z and what he wants from the NBA. 

Peep the excerpts below.

On why he wrote the poem:

I have been what some people might call an opponent to the stadium.  I was concerned about what the stadium’s presence in the community might do. I was concerned.

Why the poem was published:

I didn’t want it to be misconstrued as some sort personal attack on Jay. If I can’t have an opinion, who can? So to quote Jay: “I’m bigging up my borough. I’m big enough to do it.”

His concern about the Barclays Center:

I was on DeKalb Avenue and Flatbush, probably two months ago, and at the intersection I saw these not-quite-so-young men, in standing traffic, trying to sell bootleg Rolling Stones T-shirts. I thought, “This is the trickle-down economic effect of Barclays in the neighborhood?” I didn’t think of it as a positive.

His feelings about Jay-Z:

I respect Jay. I have great respect for him. I’m a fan. I’m not a fan of everything [he does] but I don’t think you have to be a fan of everything that someone does to have respect for them.

What he wants to change:

I would love for Barclays and the NBA and whoever else to prove me wrong, by engaging in the community, not just on some [surface] level for the photo op. But to really be concerned with enriching the lives of people in that community.

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian STRIKING POSES In Rio De Janeiro

Kanye and Kim are continuing their tour around Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, most recently they posed in front of Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redemer), the famous statue atop of Corcovado Mountain.

It's fitting that the couple would pose in front of the religious statue since their publicists made a point to leak that their unborn child was conceived near The Vatican. 

A good gust of wind revealed her spanx--every girl's best friend.  A pair of neon green and clear plastic Christian Louboutin Unbout Illusion heels completed her outfit.

 

After taking a few snap shots on their cell phones, the couple descended the stairs under the watchful eye of their bodyguards. 

They also visited the Mangueira Samba School...once Kim got done braiding her hair.

Kim revealed on Twitter that she's due to give birth in July, and that she and Kanye are off to Nigeria as their next stop on their world travels.  Guess all those "pregnancy difficulties" are behind them....

Nas’s Baby Mama Carmen Bryan Wants You to Know!

I guess Nas Baby Mama was feeling really Salty that he was nominated and didn’t take his daughter as his date… Hey maybe that is why though being nominated for 15 he left with none. I mean, I wonder if he promised her he would take her and that is why she is lashing out!, But your too busy picking up the pieces, but wrote a full paragraph on Twitter. And you had to let people know all that because…….

Anywho, Nas lost to Jay & Kanye for “No Church In The Wild”….

Arrest Made In Hadiya Pendleton Murder

Chicago police have arrested and are questioning two people in the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, the high school student who performed at several presidential inaugural events in January.

Police spokesperson Melissa Stratton confirmed to CBS affiliate WBBM Newsradio that “two persons of interest are in custody and the investigation remains ongoing.”

Stratton also confirmed that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel called Pendleton’s mother on Sunday.

Pendleton, 15, was gunned down in a Chicago park on January 29. She and about a dozen schoolmates were sheltering themselves from rain under a canopy when a gunman jumped a fence and opened fire. Police said Pendleton was not the gunman’s intended target. Another boy was also shot in the leg and was treated at the hospital.

Pendleton was a majorette with the King Collage Prep High School band, which performed at several inaugural events in Washington.

First Lady Michelle Obama attended the teenage girl’s funeral Saturday. An official told CBS News that Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan also attended.

Beyonce next up on Oprah’s next Chapter and more shots from her Vogue Shoot!

Beyoncé  just announced interview with Oprah's Next Chapter. The two programs will air the same night—this Saturday, February 16—with the one on one interview with Oprah Winfrey airing at 8pm on the OWN network and the doc airing at 9pm on HBO.

Also, it was just announced today that the "Love On Top" singer will be one of the headliners at this year's ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans. The show is actually going to be a tour stop in her forthcoming "The Mrs. Carter Show" tour. In the meantime check out some of the pics from her Vogue Photoshoot.

FAB!

That Awkward Moment When You Have Nothing Nice to Say About Nicki Minaj

Jennifer Hudson was caught off guard when she was asked about Nicki Minaj's skills as a judge on American Idol.

When it comes to the new judges on American Idol, the show's most famous daughter, Jennifer Hudson, isn’t going overboard with praise.

'It’s taken a bit to get used to the new judges. I come from American Idol, so I’m used to seeing Simon, Paula and Randy,' she explained about the latest season during an interview on Live with Kelly & Michael on Friday morning.

'So now it’s new faces, and to me, [Cowell, Abdul and Jackson] represented the show. It’s kind of awkward for me to see it with new judges.'

But she did have some kind words for diva of divas, Mariah Carey.

'Well, I’m happy that [Mariah Carey]‘s there because she’s a singer, so she knows what to expect, how to judge, even the position that the kids are in when they’re auditioning,' she said.

But when asked about Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj - both successful artists, both singers - she could only respond with a vague, 'Ummmm, yes.'

She was on the show to discuss her guest starring role as Veronica Moore, a Tony Award winning star on the new season of Smash.

Allen Iverson Allegedly Owes Lawyers

Allen Iverson was not only called a bad father in court and lost his Atlanta mansion to foreclosure auction but now his lawyer is claiming he has not paid legal fees of up to $60,000.

TMZ reports that Jonathan Levine has filed a lien against Allen Iverson in Georgia. He has claimed that the NBA star has racked up $61,098.86 in legal bills during the divorce battle. The battle was finalized in January and AI has still not paid off the fees.

Levine states the debt is from all of the hours he worked in 2012 BEFORE he quit the case. He withdrew himself from the case at the end of last year. Levine claims he couldn’t properly communicate with Iverson. AI hired a new attorney who handled the settlement. In the documents filed if Iverson doesn’t pay Levine can start going after what assets he has left

Jamie Foxx Travels to Miami, Attends Trayvon Martin Peace Rally

Wondering why Jamie Foxx skipped town (Los Angeles) and missed this year’s Grammy Awards? Turns out, he was giving back, lending emotional support to Trayvon Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin.

On Saturday, Miami held a ‘Day Of Remembrance Peace Walk’, in honor of the local high school student, who was shot to death by a neighborhood watchman after being spotted walking in his father’s girlfriend’s gated neighborhood in Sanford. Jamie also spoke at the event.

In an interview with NBC6 he explained:

 “The thing is with press, and you know how press goes, it will be a hot story at one point. It will be the thing to go to and, all of a sudden, they try to forget about it. And I said I don’t want anybody to forget about this, because they can’t forget about the fact that they lost their son. And the thing is, we’re not asking for anything out of the ordinary. We’re asking for justice.”

Amanda Bynes Calls Jay Z Ugly

Former child star Amanda Bynes doesn't hold back and Tweets and deletes how she really feels about Jay Z's looks.

Amanda Bynes apparently has some beef with Jay-Z, but none of her fans can figure out why. The 26-year-old Easy A actress tweeted a insult at the 43-year-old rapper and mogul this week.

"Ugly face," Bynes wrote, captioning a picture of Beyonce's husband wearing large eyeglasses, E! News reports.

The seemingly unprovoked attack against Jay-Z was immediately deleted from her account, but not before some of her followers had a chance to respond.

Jay-Z, however, has not commented.

"Wow. Rude Amanda!" one Twitter user wrote. "I wish I knew what your thought process was behind this," another person tweeted in response to her post. Now if her ass can control her drinking. Then she’d be alright!

Is T.D. Jakes Being Exposed?

Well, Well, Well….. T.D. Jakes seems to be pretty upset with a certain member who is his right hand man in his congregation. This persons name hasn’t been released, but he is a long time elder of the congregation and Jakes had his elder’s license revoked, because he is releasing a book called “The Sunday Morning Stick Up” What your pastor doesn’t want you to know about tithes!

Once T.D. Jakes found out he was very angry and disturbed that he was  escorted from  the front row of the church with his 2 kids..Of course Jakes didnt do it himself,  but as they were kicking him out the side door he was told that the reason for all of this was because of the  book that coming out!!  Shameful…. Now this Elder has been under Jakes for decades, and he has always been a faithful follower of his. . 

Supposedly he’s worked with many non profit organizations  and traveled the globe evangelizing but considers Jakes his “spiritual father”. The book is not due to be released until March. The sad part is the book has nothing to do with the famous pastor nor does it mention The Potter House, but obviously it struck a cord for him to kick his long time follower and right hand man to the curb! Anyway, let’s be honest where else would he have gotten the information from to write a book about Tithing and what pastors doesn’t want you to know? Everyone is already suspect about where their 10% is going and he is just confirming everything that people probably already knew.  Just sad! What goes in the dark, must come to the light!

Mary J. Blige Covers Vibe

After winning rave reviews for her portrayal of civil rights activist Betty Shabazz on Lifetime’s recent ‘Betty & Coretta’ (Angela Bassett), Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige found herself in Los Angeles being honored at the VIBE Impact Awards.

Joined by celebrities like Ciara, Future, Diddy, and more, the magazine toasted their own success of 20 years in print as well as to Mary’s two decade long career as well.

The ultimate honor comes in the form of the singer’s latest cover of the hip hop publication for February/March 2013. Many may not know, but Mary has covered Vibe magazine more than any other artist since its debut.

Marlo Hampton Celebrates Her Birthday In A GUCCI Bird Feather Frock In Beverly Hills

Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" co-star Marlo Hampton had a birthday dinner at Mastro's last night with her fellow friend in the reality show world Kita Williams, formerly of "The T.O. Show".  And she rocked a green and black Gucci bird feather dress with Casadei shoes for her big night:

Leave it to Marlo to always rock something hot that has been borrowed from a showroom.  Even if she just slipped her shoes back on without re-hooking those ankle straps after having them off at the table.  Don't blame her.

Nice.  Not sure what she's been up to lately, but we doubt she's too busy to rejoin the Housewives.  Dare we say it, we miss Marlo this season...

T-Pain Throws Shots At Future On

In an event you can't say you didn't see coming, T-Pain took to Instagram to take a few shots at Epic Records recording artist, Future.

T-Pain, who saw worldwide success in the mid-2000s after popularizing the use of auto-tune in records, called Future the "new T-Pain" in not so flattering terms. "Funny thing about that Bugatti you woke up in, its mine. Oh, the irony," Pain left in a message on an Instagram picture that has since been deleted.

"Funny how “the new T-Pain” has to use “The old T-Pain's Bugatti for his Bugatti hook. So there's that. Not at all throwing shots at Ace Hood. That's my man, 100 grand," Pain said in reference to the Future Hendrix rapper's latest hook, "Bugatti."

Check out the photo below courtesy of RealTalkNY.

The Free Band Gang leader has been looked at as the person mainly responsible with bringing back auto-tune after Jay-Z famously dropped his Blueprint 3-single, "Death of Autotune." The Atlanta rapper has saw much success with hit singles like "Turn On The Lights," "Same Damn Time," "Itchin," and "Tony Montana."

"When I first used Auto-Tune, I never used it to sing. I wasn't using it the way T-Pain was. I used it to rap because it makes my voice sound grittier. Now everybody wants to rap in Auto-Tune. Future's not everybody," he told Complex in a recent interview. "The people who are taking my style are like my babies. I've got a tribe of kids that want to be like me."

Prepare yourselves, folks. The first ever all Auto-Tune rap battle might be on the way.

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES

‘BURN ONE DOWN’

Whoaaaa! Grandma, this isn’t the 50′s, you can’t just light up wherever you please anymore. Put the smoke out and just go back to making wildly inappropriate racist comments that everyone just seems to ignore and forgive because you’re old.

HAVE A GREAT VALENTINES DAY!!!

EFREM