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Mashonda Says Alicia Keys Tried To Get Her Son To Call Her Mom

hiphopucit — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:15:32 +0000

Swizz Beatz‘ ex-wife Mashonda is still talking about the behind the scenes foolishness that went down with her relationship and it gets weirder and weirder every time she brings up something new. This time, Mashonda is speaking out against her ex-husband’s brand new wife Alicia Keys, and talking about how the R&B singer/songwriter asked their 3-year-old son Kasseem Jr. (along with Swizzy’s newfound daughter) to call her “Umi,” which means “Mommy” in Arabic!

A.KEYS DID WHAAAAATTT?!?!

Yup, that’s right! Your favorite “Super Woman” actually asked her husband’s young children (and her step children) to call her MOMMY! Mashonda talks about that and more in her cover story for the October issue of S2S Magazine. Check out a few snippets from the feature below:

On Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’ affair

S2S: Were you guys dating other people before he got with Alicia? Were you guys separated?
Mashonda: We were married. Sleeping in the same bed and having sex every night while he was seeing Alicia. Okay? It was an affair. 100 percent. I don’t know why people want to change that rule so much. We had just had a kid, for crying out loud. Our child was 8 months. I found out about Alicia two days before my son turned 1. They had been doing their thing for months before that.

On Alicia asking Kasseem Jr. to call her “Mommy”

S2S: You said that Alicia wanted your baby to call her “mommy”. How do you know that she said that?
Mashonda: My son told me.

S2S: And you told her that is not going to happen?
Mashonda: Yeah. I sent her an email and asked her to please respect what I am to him and it’s not right for her to think that is okay. She never replied. She doesn’t reply to me. She has never given me that respect.

S2S: What does Swizz say?
Mashonda: He said okay, he would stop it. He wouldn’t let her do it.

S2S: That would be kind of confusing for the child.
Mashonda: Oh, it is. It is so unfair to the child. I have been in contact with the little girls mother (the woman in England who has Swizz’s baby). She’s a young girl. She’s a spiritual girl. She apologized to me… I don’t even judge her. I can’t. She’s totally different than the other one. This other one knew. Alicia knew about me 100 percent. Swizz introduced me at prior events. They were signed to the same record company. She knew. And I emailed her and asked her to stop doing what she was doing and she disregarded me. Just like she disregarded me when I asked her to not have my son thinking it was okay to call her “umi.” You’re not his umi. You just met my son.

S2S: “Umi” is like “mommy”?
Mashonda: “Umi” means “mommy” in Arabic. I’m like no. And then after I spoke to the lady in London, she told me that she tried to get her daughter to call her “umi” as well.

S2S: She’s met the lady in London?
Mashonda: Yes. I’m glad she’s having her own child now because now she will have someone to call her “umi”.

S2S: Wow.
Mashonda: Like, if you want to be a stepmother, that’s great. Be a stepmother. But don’t think that it’s okay to make a kid call you “umi” or “mommy.”

On why she’s still talking about Alicia & Swizzy if she says she’s moved on

Mashonda: People ask me why am I still talking about this and why don’t I just leave it alone. I’m like, this is going to help somebody. My story is a universal thing. This is not just something that only happened to me: This happens to women every day. Mine was just ugly. If I can help the next woman get through and be positive, then I’m going to talk about it.

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Ne-Yo – “One in a Million” [NEW VIDEO]

hiphopucit — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:58:05 +0000

Ne-Yo flexes his acting chops in the SkeetScorsese/Wayne Isham-directed video for “One in a Million,” the third single off his fall album release Libra Scale. Filmed on the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood, the clip sees the singer-songwriter backed by his boys as he chases after a girl that doesn’t want to have anything to do with him. With a little magic and some slick dance moves, Ne-Yo tries his luck and doesn’t give up.

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Bruno Mars – “Just The Way You Are” [NEW VIDEO]

hiphopucit — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:44:58 +0000

We knew Bruno Mars had many talents, but he reveals his latest and strangest one yet in the Ethan Lader-directed video for “Just the Way You Are,” the lead single from his full-length debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans (due Oct. 5). The 23-year-old singer-songwriter makes portraits come to life using cassette tape string in the clip, which was inspired by artist Erika Iris Simmons.

The island boy scored a coveted spot performing at this Sunday’s VMAs. With credits that include B.o.B’s “Nothin on You,” Travie McCoy’s “Billionaire,” and Cee Lo’s latest sensation “F**k You,” we’re not surprised.

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Ameriie’s New Do Is Blonde

hiphopucit — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:12:49 +0000

Not only did Ameriie throw an extra “i” in her name to switch things up a bit, but the “1 Thing” singer took her image overhaul one step further. She recently debuted her new look at a Grey Goose event in Dallas, Texas, dying her luscious dark locks platinum blonde.

“I’ve always wanted to go platinum blonde, and I figured I’d finally just do it,” Ameriie tells Rap-Up of her new ’do. “One of the things that inspired me are photos I’ve seen of children in the Solomon Islands. They are very brown-skinned, and a lot of them grow white-blonde hair naturally. The contrast in dark skin tone and extremely light hair is really beautiful to me. So I just went for it!”

The Grammy nominee is currently in the studio recording Cymatika Vol. 1, the follow-up to last year’s In Love & War, which will showcase a more “international, worldly” sound.

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Trey Songz is Ready To Premiere The “Can’t Be Friends” Video This Week

hiphopucit — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:14:56 +0000

Eager fans could hardly wait to check out Trey Songz’ “Can’t Be Friends” video. So when an unfinished version appeared on the Internet, many were tempted to watch it. But those patient enough will get to see the finished product this week.

Trey has announced that he will premiere the official video for the second single from his new album Passion, Pain & Pleasure on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. EST on his official website. The provocative clip was directed by Anthony Mandler, who helmed his Nicki Minaj-assisted video for “Bottoms Up.”

An unauthorized version of the visuals prematurely surfaced online late last month, but was removed from YouTube and other sites by Trey’s label Atlantic Records.

The R&B heartthrob is traveling across the country on tour with Monica. He will present at next weekend’s MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, followed by his album release on Sept. 14.

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Ne-Yo on Beyoncé’s New Album: “In a Minute Nobody Will Be in Beyoncé’s Lane”

hiphopucit — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:07:00 +0000

Ne-Yo has had a longstanding relationship with Beyoncé, having penned one of the biggest hits of her career, “Irreplaceable.” But after missing out on her last album I Am… Sasha Fierce, the singer-songwriter is back in the studio, working on B’s upcoming fourth solo release.

“It’s coming along nicely. I can’t speak too much on it, but it’s another direction for her, and she’s carving out her own niche,” he told Access Atlanta. “In a minute nobody will be in Beyoncé’s lane. They really can’t get in her lane now, but they really can’t get in her lane after this album.”

Mrs. Carter may be enjoying life at home with Jay-Z, but she appears eager to return to the lab. Jim Jonsin hinted that he might be getting back in the booth with B after sending her some music to listen to. “She may be recording, she may not,” the “Sweet Dreams” producer told Rap-Up TV in May.

Aside from his production and writing career, Ne-Yo is currently focused on his fourth album, Libra Scale. The LP, delayed to an October 19 release date, has already spawned the singles “One in a Million,” “Champagne Life,” and “Beautiful Monster.”

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Album Cover: Ne-Yo – “Libra Scale”

hiphopucit — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:55:55 +0000

Ne-Yo is suited up for action on the cover of his storybook-themed fourth album Libra Scale. Wearing a fedora and a sharp ensemble, the singer-songwriter poses atop a high-rise building in front of a group of assassins, prepped for war behind their fearless leader.

The project, due in stores October 19 (the day after his 31st birthday), has already spawned the tracks “Beautiful Monster,” “One Life,” and “One in a Million,” with “Monster” and “Champagne Life” receiving mini-movies.

“The songs on the album are all songs inspired by this story I wrote,” the father-to-be previously told Rap-Up TV. “Libra Scale is a question of morality. Weighed out on a libra scale, if you had to choose between money, power, fame, or love, which one would you put the most value on? Which one would prevail in your life?”

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Faith Evans’ Sirius XM Radio Interview + Reveals New Album Cover

hiphopucit — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:25:02 +0000

Faith Evans stopped by the SIRIUS XM studios in New York City on Tuesday (Aug. 31) rocking flaming red hair. The 37-year-old singer was there to promote her upcoming album Something About Faith, arriving October 5. Faith’s first album in almost five years features Keyshia Cole (“Cant Stay Away”), Redman (“Party”), Snoop Dogg (“Way You Move”), and the ballad “Gone Already.”

“2010 is shaping up to be an amazing year for me!” stated Faith. “To be in a place where I have grown from an entertainer to an entrepreneur is truly a blessing. I am excited to share this incredible experience with my fans and the world.”

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Brandy Joins “Dancing With The Stars”

hiphopucit — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:36:40 +0000

Brandy has torn up the Billboard charts and now she’s setting out to tear up the dance floor. The platinum-selling R&B singer has joined the new cast of “Dancing with the Stars.”

The star of VH1’s “Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business” rounds out a diverse cast for the hit show’s 11th season, which includes singer Michael Bolton, comedienne Margaret Cho, NBA champion Rick Fox, Dirty Dancing actress Jennifer Grey, “Baywatch’s” David Hasselhoff, “Brady Bunch” matriarch Florence Henderson, Disney Channel star Kyle Massey, Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol Palin, “The Hills” star Audrina Patridge, “Jersey Shore’s” Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, and retired NFL quarterback Kurt Warner.

Past music stars that have competed on the show include Mario, Mya, Lil’ Kim, Toni Braxton, Mel B, Master P, and last year’s winner Nicole Scherzinger.

All 12 couples will dance for the first time on live national television during the two-hour season premiere on Monday, September 20, at 8 p.m. on ABC.

In addition to practicing her dance steps, Brandy is recording a new album set for release in 2011 and will perform with her brother Ray J at the BMI Urban Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 10.

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Jazmine Sullivan – “Holding You Down (Goin’ in Circles)” [NEW VIDEO]

hiphopucit — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:35:27 +0000

Jazmine Sullivan takes it back to the ’80s in the Marcus Raboy-directed video for “Holding You Down (Goin’ in Circles),” the first single from her sophomore album Love Me Back, due this fall. The R&B powerhouse throws a hip-hop house party with some familiar faces including Doug E. Fresh, Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa, Pete Rock, Kwame, and the track’s producer Missy Elliott.

Party like it’s 1989 below.

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