Iggy Azalea Talks Wild Past In Complex October/November 2013
While posing naked in the floral Gavin Bond front page shot, the 23-year-old Aussie songstress dished about the struggles she faces as a white female rapper and shared details about her relationship with ex-boyfriend A$AP Rocky.
Check out a few highlights from Miss Azalea's interview below. For more, be sure to visit Complex!
On her wild childhood:
"When I was 13 I got a fake ID. I'd go out, get hammered off my face in nightclubs I thought that made me an adult, meet older guys who thought I was older, and go f*** them. I'd do that all the time. Hitchhiking was something I would do all the time as a kid. When I was 14 I used to go to the red light district called Kings Cross and go to strip clubs. We would hang out there so late that the train would stop working, and then we would walk back into the city on the sides of the road, three or four dunk 14-year-old girls with fake IDs. One time, after going to a nightclub with my friend, a guy followed us through all the carriages. Every station, we'd get out and switch a carriage and he would find the carriage we were in. When we got to the station in Sydney he started to chase us and was like, 'Come here, you little s****!' We ran and locked ourselves in the disabled bathroom and we stayed there for like four hours until the sun came up and people were out for work again. That's only time I've ever felt scared doing something dumb."
On her issues with racism:
"Yeah, but it's retarded. The Rolling Stones go to America, play 'black' blues music, and nobody has a f******* issue with it or thinks it's weird. But here we are, 50 years later, in the 21st century, and people are like, this is so weird that you're white, from another country, and you like black music.' Why is it not weird for Keith Richards or Mick Jagger, but it's so weird and taboo for me? Do you think a kid liking my music is gonna make rap music some other thing, or that all of a sudden nobody's gonna like Scarface? If you're mad about it and you're a black person then start a rap career and give it a go, too. I'm not taking anyone's spot, so make yourself a mixtape. Or maybe if you're black, start singing like a country singer and be a white person. I don't know. Why is it such a big deal? This is the entertainment industry. It's not politics. You should be more concerned about the message, not the voices saying it."
On her relationship with A$AP Rocky:
"I'd date somebody in the industry again, but the number one thing I regret saying publicly is that I f****** love Rakim [A$AP Rocky]. These are the thing that happen when you say you love somebody in the media: Every person that person's ever had sex with, who would still like to have sex with them, will say what a lame b**** you are. Every person who's ever had sex with me, who wants to have sex with me still, will say how wack the guy is. Then, everybody who has an ulterior motive business-wise is gonna come at us and tell us every reason why we shouldn't f*** with each other. Little seeds get planted. 'Does she really love you? Did she say that because she's using you for attention? You should be dating a black girl.' Blogs do voting polls: 'Do you think they're a good couple or not?' I f******* hated that. It's not a song. It's a relationship, and you're not in it, but the way. It's so sick to me. Also, you can never go out because people will take pictures of you or talk about what you're doing, or if you're having a fight. You'll never be able to enjoy yourself in the capacity of a normal f****** human being ever again."
On her A$AP tattoo:
"I've never regretted it. I f******* loved him. I know he loved me, too. I felt like he was somebody I could count on who loved me for me, and I don't want to forget that. I would sacrifice a quarter of a pink for those memories. That's why I didn't cross it out all the way, because if I'd covered it up all the way, that says I'm embarrassed. You shouldn't be ashamed of the trials of becoming an adult. I wanted people to know I'm free for more possible love interests, but also not ashamed."
Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz, Rosie Perez & More Party At Children's Rights GALA
Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and Rosie Perez were among the celebs who attended The Board of Directors of Children's Rights gala last night. See the candids inside....
Married couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attended the eighth annual Children's Rights Benefit in New York City last night. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel NY, the Children's Rights is a national advocacy group that works to improve the lives of abused and neglected children. So advocates of giving back, the Beatzs, were front and center for the great cause.
Children's Rights is a group that's very close to the heart of Swizz Beatz. Last year, he was the winner of the Children's Rights Champion Award.
During the gala, he tweeted about bringing his wife out for the fab evening, "#blessings date nite out to give back." And the twosome look fab.
Swizz also hopped on the 1s and 2s to keep the party moving.
Alicia looked gorge in a black jumpsuit that showed off some "chest area" through a keyhole cuttout.
Long-time Children’s Rights board member Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels helped host the event and entertain the high profile guests.
And Oscar nominated actress Rosie Perez was among the supporters and guests who came out to raise awareness about the children's welfare system. Chick still looks great. Work.
Photos via Michael Loccisano/Getty Images North America/Swizz Beatz Instagram
Actor Craig Robinson BUSTED For Drug Possession In The Bahamas
Actor Craig Robinson was busted for taking his "party" on the road...and by party, we mean 18 pills of "Ecstasy"! Get the deets on his drug bust in the Bahamas inside....
Craig Robinson is known for playing straight-laced characters on "The Office" and funny guys in movies with Kerry Washington like The Peeples, but the actor seems to have a wild side in his personal life.
The Hot Tub Machine actor was busted in the Nassau, Bahamas yesterday after he attempted to board a flight with half gram of marijuana and 18 ecstasy pills.
Supt. Stephen Dean of the Royal Bahamas Police Force said, "It was nothing major." But he was taken into custody and appeared before a magistrate, where he pleaded guilty to two counts of drug possession.
Prosecutor Ercel Dorsett told the court that Craig brought the drugs from the United States and did not know they were illegal in the Bahamas.
Umm.....did he know they were illegal in the US when he bought them? We will give the brother a pass on the Mary Jane (he may have a medical card), but carrying around 18 "E" pills will probably get you busted in most places.
Magistrate Andrew Forbes ordered Craig to pay a $1,000 fine and be removed from the country. He got off easy because he could have faced four years in prison! Good thing his movies are hits in the Nassau.
We've seen that show "Locked Up Abroad". It ain't something you want....
Tamar Braxton Releases WINTER LOVERLAND Holiday Album Cover
Dropping November 11th, Tamar's Winter Loverland is hitting shelves in time for the Holiday. Also, she's covering the classics like “Santa Baby” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”.
And she's giving folks original festive anthems called “She Can Have You” and “No Gift”.
Meanwhile, Tamar has just been announced has a performer at the 2013 Soul Train Awards taping on November 8 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, and airs on CENTRIC and BET December 1, 2013 at 9pm ET/PT.
This new mommy is on extra-busy status.
Remember Pam From TOTAL? She's Now MARRIED To "Unofficial" Pretty Ricky Member J.Long
Cue up "Trippin' because one of our fave girl groups has some news. At least 1/3 of the group does.
Pamela Long is now married to the love of her life, singer J.Long. Both are now Christian artists, and they even have a song together called "Sweet Thang".
Pam's been posting all kinds of lovey dovey pics with her man, and the one above showed off her engagement ring and her social media followers figured out she was engaged.
But for the last week, she's been offering up "Thank You's" to those people telling her congratulations on her MARRIAGE. And she put in her bip she is now a wife.
So it looks like things are official. And the two coincidentally already had the same last names.
As for her new husband J.Long.... He was a solo artist on Bluestar's roster but also an unofficial member of Pretty Ricky. Since getting Baptized and becoming a Christian artist recently, he now has a song with Pretty Ricky member Slick'Em called "Anything."
J.Long calls her his wife on many of his posts, and also called himself a Husband on his Twitter bio.
Pam posted a pic of them at the recent Houston Rockets game saying:
This is the Love Of My Life! Thank you Jesus 4 Loving Me So Much That You Would Send Me a king Who Follows After You w/all of his Heart! We are and will never be perfect but we follow the One that is: And that's You Jesus! The King of kings and Lord of lords! Hallelujah! As for me and my house, we shall serve The Lord At the Houston Rockets game with the wife We #thuggin
Here's their "Sweet Thang" song below:
Thoughts?
Homeless Man Claims To Be Denzel Washington
A homeless man arrested for punching a woman in the head at a Jersey City PATH station took the Denzel Washington defense — saying he was the Oscar-winning actor when he was cuffed, Port Authority police said.
Jimmy Phillips, 46 — who would never pass as the “Training Day” actor’s body double — allegedly attacked a 26-year-old woman at the Journal Square station about 8:20 a.m. Sunday, police said.
The brute fled, but Port Authority cops soon found images of the suspect from a surveillance camera at the station, a source said.
Investigators were able to narrow down a list of suspects before a witness fingered Phillips — who has at least seven prior arrests — in an array of mug shots, sources said.
Police later collared the man, who had no identification and insisted for several hours that he was Denzel Washington, cops said.
Cops didn’t believe the bogus claim and waited for Phillips’ fingerprint check to confirm his true identity. A backround check also revealed Phillips had two warrants issued for his arrest.
The impersonator was charged with assault and hindering apprehension for giving a false name, cops said.
Hate It Or Love It?!: Ma$E Expresses His Feelings About Dj Khaled’s New Record “I Feel Like Pac/I Feel Like Biggie”
Dj Khaled is getting ready to drop his new album in a few weeks, but to hold us over he’s released a new single. It’s titled “I Feel Like Pac/I Feel Like Biggie.”
The song has an all star line up featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill, T.I., Swizz Beatz, and of course you can’t have a song about Biggie without Diddy…oh we mean Puff Daddy. Yes he’s changed his name back…again.
While some people are praising Khaled’s new record, others aren’t feeling his use of rap’s legends. Ma$e made it perfectly clear that the name of the song just didn’t fit. He posted the above picture on his instagram along with this caption:
N*ggas sold u out BIG. I hate the way your legacy has been watered down. I don’t have to be from Bk. Let him rest. #respect. That was a bold move considering Puff Daddy is on the track. It seemed like Ma$e and Puff were just reconciling their friendship. We’re not too sure how this will go over with him.
Listen to the track for yourself.
Thoughts?
Out & About: Jada Pinkett Smith Rocks New ‘Do; Spotted Arriving At LAX With Willow
Jada Pinkett Smith was spotted arriving at LAX in L.A., along with her daughter Willow. The 42-year-old actress rock’d a denim look; topping it off with a black blazer, boots, and a plaid shirt tied around her waist. She also showed off her edgy new ‘do, which features blonde shaved sides. Catch more pics inside.
Willow was seen following closely behind her mom; keeping a low profile as they made their way through the airport. How do you like the cut?
Big Boi Carries On Post-Divorce, Takes Kiddies To Falcons
Despite his wife filing for divorce last week, rapper Big Boi is carrying on with life looking happy as usual. And even hit the Falcons game last night with his two sons Bamboo and Cross. Check out the daddy-son pics inside, plus Usher catching the game with his own kiddie as well.
Big Boi and wife Sherlita may be parting ways after over 10 years together, but the ATL rapper is anything but down these days. He hit up the Monday Night Football game at the Georgia Dome last night with he and Sherlita's son, Cross, and his son, Bamboo, from a previous relationship.
His big boys seemed to be trying to not crack a smile.
And the fellas even ran into fellow ATLien Usher on the field after the game:
Fun times. Big Boi, who just wrapped his Shoes For Running tour on October 3rd, has remained mum about the divorce papers getting filed.
Celebs Throw Breast Party for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
With Breast Cancer Awareness in full swing, the celebs were out in Atlanta in full force for the BET & Planned Parenthood ‘Breast Party Ever’ event held at Ventana’s in Atlanta. Hosted by Keshia Knight Pulliam, the event aimed to raised awareness about the importance of breast health for women ages 20 to 40. Pulliam told attendees,
Making sure that young people have the information and support they need to live happy, healthy lives is one of my deepest passions, that’s why I am a huge supporter of Planned Parenthood. One of the most important things women can do in their lives is take charge of their health. That’s especially important when it comes to our breast health – you can really never start too early.
Actress Tasha Smith of Tyler Perry’s ’For Better or Worse’ and ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ is also a Planned Parenthood celebrity ambassador and member of the Board of Advocates. During the event, she spoke as well sharing her own personal story:
When I grew up Planned Parenthood was there for me. And, when I started out as an actress, like many young professionals, I did not have health insurance so guess where I went – to Planned Parenthood for my annual exams.
We spotted a few familiar faces and celebs including: Tameka Raymond, Valeisha Butterfield, Sharlinda Parker, Kahdijiha Rowe of ‘Big Rich Atlanta’, ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s’ Lil Scrappy and girlfriend Bambi
Red Lobster Waitress Toni Jenkins Receives $10K After Racial Slur Incident
*The aftermath stemming from a customer leaving a racial slur instead of a tip is now a blessing according to the Tennessee waitress Toni Jenkins.
Jenkins was working at Red Lobster to save money to go to nursing school but never thought her life would change so drastically and would one day receive national attention.
After she posted the receipt bearing a racial slur that was written on the tip line, she didn’t have a clue what was to come next.
“It’s been a roller coaster for me and my family,” Jenkins said.
She went public with the incident to press the issue but never imagined her story would take off the way it did,
“I’m thankful for the people around me who told me to take a stand and attempt to make a difference,” she said.
After the customer had his attorney release a statement on his behalf denying ever writing the slur, many speculated whether she fabricated the entire story,
In a written message to WSMV/Channel 4 News, the customer said, “I do not approve of the use of that type of talk, not now or ever.”
A man in California helped the story take off by posting its details on the website YouCaring.com and then people donated to the fund called “Tips for Toni.” Thanks to a large amount of tips, Jenkins received a check for more than $10,000.
“The first thing that came to me was, ‘God just bought my car.’ So, and that’s exactly what I did with it. I paid some loans back at school. I got me a great, reliable car. And I’m overjoyed and blessed,” she said.
Posting the receipt with the customers name on it was a violation of company policy and as a result, Jenkins was suspended from her job at Red Lobster for several days. A few days off from work with no pay was well worth it to Jenkins because of the message the story gives now.
“Words cannot go forth on how thankful, how genuine and how blessed I feel that those people had a heart to give to me when they didn’t even know me,” Jenkins said.
The customer hired an attorney who now plans to bring in a handwriting expert to prove his client didn’t write the slur.
Calls to the attorney for an update Thursday have not been returned.
After being able to buy a new car, Jenkins does plan to continue working at Red Lobster during “Crab fest” so she can afford gas money.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘ROPE-A-DOPE’
Your head looks like a graveyard for ropes…think about that for a second. That is a legitimate thought when someone looked at your head. In a million years I never thought I’d use that to describe a hairstyle
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM
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