One day during a board meeting I decided to spice it up by eloquently shouting “Yoooh!,” to which my professional associates responded “yoooh”. This was nearly a year ago, and who would have though that Mr. DeAndre Ramone Way would be still in the game? “2008 is ova man!”, he spouts to a captive audience of youth who now actually have a positive role model to fill the void left behind when Bow Wow & Romeo grew up & lost the 'Lil'. The only difference is that Soulja Boy has not just released a platinum album... he has created a crank movement.
I bet the people who gave Papoose his advance wish they had taken the time to scout out young S.Beezy, who in 2007 had a Billboard Top 100 single and Grammy award nomination; with 2008 bringing him a shoe deal and a feud with Ice T. I’m not usually one to take sides, but I personally know that Ice T is an asshole. He’s self conscious about the fact that he’s old, and that his career didn’t exactly turn out how he envisioned. He’s not LL Cool J, or Ice Cube or even Master P. Hell, Ice T has every reason to be jealous of every rapper with skin pigmentation ;) (inside jokey joke)
In fact, I once interviewed Ice T for a radio station back in 2001. There was a press conference held for myself and my media colleagues, and I recall it in slow motion. I asked Mr. T “So, with the success of your acting career do you ever see yourself returning to the music industry?” The Ice man replied initially by telling me that he had never left the music industry and that he had recorded a hip hop/heavy metal album which sold millions on the internet. HE’S A DAMN LIE!....This is when the story went in slow motion. Icey got heated and starting speaking with his hands saying that I didn’t know what I was talking about, and hadn’t done my research. (I didn’t know you had to research a hit album). Next he knocked over his bottled water and spilled it all over his smedium sweater and leather banded, rainbow Jacob “The Jeweler” watch. It was unforgettable (obviously).
I totally understand how Ice T could hate on Soulja Boy. Hell, S. Beezie sparked the careers of several other crank groups including Camp 22, and P.O.B. (Pop It Off Boyz). I have never heard of an artist creating a dance or style so hot that several other groups copy it— and they all end up successful. Not to compare them all, I’m sure they all claim that Soulja Boy had nothing to do with their concept and that they owe nothing to the person who made a whole country recognize seemingly silly lyrics, clothing and dance moves as a work of art.
What happened to Dem Franchise Boys and my all time favorite one hit wonders D4L? I just about guarantee that both groups are somewhere hating on Soulja Boy Tell 'Em.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Saturday, July 05, 2008
K Ci from Jodeci's Crackish Performance on TV1. wtf!
I've always been a huge Jodeci fan. I read on MediaTakeOut that allegedly a 90's r & b singer was known to be having sex with an HIV positive model who died in 98... Someone close to the anonymous deceased model claimed that seeing the anonymous singer perform recently caused her to be concerned that he contracted the package.
Now although MTO don't point no elbows as to who the singer is, or ID the model, I think they shed some light on what Jodeci been up to. I was astonished when I seen K Ci and JoJo and I was kinda curious if anybody in their circle let them know that this performance didn't deserve 2 thumbs up. Personally, viewing this video reminds me of Rick James at the BET awards... and Whitney Houston @ the BET awards. Drugs will fukk you up!! And that's all she wrote...
Saturday, June 21, 2008
I Had Sex With SuperHead
SuperHead's Six Degrees of Seperation
SuperHead had sex with Ray J, who's been dating Whitney Houston, who was married to Bobby Brown, who dated SuperHead too... so inevitably Bobby Brown screwed HIMSELF and Ray J when he banged Ms. Steffans.
Most recently Miss Info on Hot 97 dropped a dime on SuperHead for having sex with Chris Brown (who denied having sex with his manager, but did't deny Ms. Steffans)... so Chris Brown had sex with two of his predecessors- Bobby Brown and Ray J, who both had sex with the real Queen of R & B- Ms. Whitney Houston... who probably didn't realize that she too had sex with SuperHead.
Let's take it back to the early days when SuperHead was freakin Ja Rule, who has a song out with Lil Wayne called "Uh Oh". I wonder if that's what Baby said when he realized he had been tounge kissing SuperHead, Ray J, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown... not to mention Ja Rule. I don't know whats worse, the fact that Baby kisses Wayne on the mouth or the fact that he put that mouth on SuperHead.
I guess Jay Z and Dame Dash been screwing each other since the get go. Yes, both of them are in Lil Wayne's mouth so no wonder this negro call himself Young Carter, and all in love with Brooklyn... his mouth cavity and penis is covered in native NYC DNA.
Let's not forget about the fact that Ray J had sex with Kim Kardashian... I saw the sextape, and Ray J looked TOO thirsty for the camera ;) talking about "yeah, yeah"... biting his bottom lip (LMAO)... anyways, so Kim Kardashian had sex with Marques Houston who I believe was with Tila Tequila who has been on the prowl for a Shot @ Love. Incidentally Tila Tequila had sex with Ray J, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Ja Rule, Dame Dash, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, SuperHead and Kim Kardashian like an accident waiting to happen.
All I know is after the way she treated Bobby I would have to be homeless and destitute to sleep on her couch which is potentially still occupied by Darius McCrary bka: "Eddie Winslow". I aint mad at him tho. From what I hear, Ms. Steffans make some mean fried chicken. That heffer "chicken" was so good Eddie Winslow been having sex with Lil Wayne (who had sex with Trina... who used to do Trick Daddy), Ja Rule, Jay Z (who is sexing Beyonce) Dame Dash, Ray J, Kim Kardashian, Marques Houston, Tila Tequila and Chris Brown (and probably Chris Brown's manager ;)
I didn't forget about Ice T, Kool G Rap, Bill Maher or any of them, but I figured most of them probably have flaccid penises, and none of us wanna think about them having sex at all. By now you probably think I'm a hater because I haven't had the pleasure of screwing a bunch of B list celebrities. I'm not mad, in fact I love life on my new found F list, in hopes of one day catching a venerial disease from a C list celeb like SuperHead. I don't know why she never talks about me in her book because we have had sex too!....I just don't have time to break it down for you. In some sick way she's had sex with you too.
[No disrespect to SuperHead, or any of her sex partners, but it is what it is. In fact I commend her because she is making a vicarious statement. The brilliant movie producer Samuel Greenlee once said "If you wanna be a rich hoe go to Hollywood." is ironically a positive way to say that if you're gonna be a whore don't waste time screwing nobodies... and that's the moral of this story?]
SuperHead had sex with Ray J, who's been dating Whitney Houston, who was married to Bobby Brown, who dated SuperHead too... so inevitably Bobby Brown screwed HIMSELF and Ray J when he banged Ms. Steffans.
Most recently Miss Info on Hot 97 dropped a dime on SuperHead for having sex with Chris Brown (who denied having sex with his manager, but did't deny Ms. Steffans)... so Chris Brown had sex with two of his predecessors- Bobby Brown and Ray J, who both had sex with the real Queen of R & B- Ms. Whitney Houston... who probably didn't realize that she too had sex with SuperHead.
Let's take it back to the early days when SuperHead was freakin Ja Rule, who has a song out with Lil Wayne called "Uh Oh". I wonder if that's what Baby said when he realized he had been tounge kissing SuperHead, Ray J, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown... not to mention Ja Rule. I don't know whats worse, the fact that Baby kisses Wayne on the mouth or the fact that he put that mouth on SuperHead.
I guess Jay Z and Dame Dash been screwing each other since the get go. Yes, both of them are in Lil Wayne's mouth so no wonder this negro call himself Young Carter, and all in love with Brooklyn... his mouth cavity and penis is covered in native NYC DNA.
Let's not forget about the fact that Ray J had sex with Kim Kardashian... I saw the sextape, and Ray J looked TOO thirsty for the camera ;) talking about "yeah, yeah"... biting his bottom lip (LMAO)... anyways, so Kim Kardashian had sex with Marques Houston who I believe was with Tila Tequila who has been on the prowl for a Shot @ Love. Incidentally Tila Tequila had sex with Ray J, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Ja Rule, Dame Dash, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, SuperHead and Kim Kardashian like an accident waiting to happen.
All I know is after the way she treated Bobby I would have to be homeless and destitute to sleep on her couch which is potentially still occupied by Darius McCrary bka: "Eddie Winslow". I aint mad at him tho. From what I hear, Ms. Steffans make some mean fried chicken. That heffer "chicken" was so good Eddie Winslow been having sex with Lil Wayne (who had sex with Trina... who used to do Trick Daddy), Ja Rule, Jay Z (who is sexing Beyonce) Dame Dash, Ray J, Kim Kardashian, Marques Houston, Tila Tequila and Chris Brown (and probably Chris Brown's manager ;)
I didn't forget about Ice T, Kool G Rap, Bill Maher or any of them, but I figured most of them probably have flaccid penises, and none of us wanna think about them having sex at all. By now you probably think I'm a hater because I haven't had the pleasure of screwing a bunch of B list celebrities. I'm not mad, in fact I love life on my new found F list, in hopes of one day catching a venerial disease from a C list celeb like SuperHead. I don't know why she never talks about me in her book because we have had sex too!....I just don't have time to break it down for you. In some sick way she's had sex with you too.
[No disrespect to SuperHead, or any of her sex partners, but it is what it is. In fact I commend her because she is making a vicarious statement. The brilliant movie producer Samuel Greenlee once said "If you wanna be a rich hoe go to Hollywood." is ironically a positive way to say that if you're gonna be a whore don't waste time screwing nobodies... and that's the moral of this story?]
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Quindon Claims Chris Stokes Made Him Kiss Marques Houston
So more allegations arise. According to MediaTakeOut Vibe Magazine is going to release an article. For backstory look at my previous blogs where I posted video of Raz B and Ricky Romance alleging molestation, as well as the entire group claiming manager Chris Stokes controlled, and manipulated them. Although Raz B made a public apology it clearly looked forced... Ricky Romance's follow up radio interview was fugazi... Omarion has been dropped from his label...
June 13, 2008. MediaTakeOut.com just got its hands on a SHOCKING article published in this month's issue of Vibe magazine. In it, the magazine takes an in depth look at the life of Chris Stokes - including the allegations of abuse levied last year by former B2K member Raz B and his brother Ricky Romance.
There are many interesting things in the article - including their description of how Chris Stokes would completely control B2K's lives (including not allowing them to have girlfriends) and how they suspect that Raz B and Ricky Romance were paid off to retract their statements.
But MediaTakeOut.com found the most shocking part of the article to be the interview with Chris Stokes' former artist Quindon Carter (best known for his remake of Prince's When Doves Cry). Here are some excerpts:
Tarver's first meeting of Chris Stokes:
When Chris Stokes met Quindon Tarver, Stokes asked him to belt something out on the spot. He was impressed by the boy's silky, anointed voice. "He told my mom he wanted to fly us to L.A.," Tarver says. But there was another thing Stokes needed to mention. "I'm getting ready to go to court on a molestation charge," Tarver says Stokes told him and his mother, "but it's not true and I'm going to win it."
Here's Tarver on getting signed:
"It happened like overnight," Tarver recalls with awe in his voice. Stokes promised him he'd win a Grammy, but says Tarver, "everything just started going downhill after my first album."
Looking back, he says he was "manipulated," "cheated," and "sabotaged" by Stokes. But according to Tarver, the damage to his career was just the beginning. "I have had some things that haunted me for quite some time," he says, his voice in a whisper. "He is a very dirty, rotten guy."
And Tarver goes into detail:
"For a certain amount of years, I was molested. I wouldn't say exactly by Chris, but he would organize it." Tarver stops speaking. It sounds like he's hyperventilating. "He'd organize activities to be done as he sat and watched ... Watching or coaching, if you will.
He would make another member of [Immature] like come and do things ... Oh my God. Four years. It was rough."
Tarver says Stokes made him take showers with the other boys. He says Stokes would ask him, "Who do you think of at night when you masturbate?" He says Stokes made him and Marques Houston kiss each other. "[I can take] a lie detector test, anything," he says. "This is just a little bit of the things I went through."
DANG ...
June 13, 2008. MediaTakeOut.com just got its hands on a SHOCKING article published in this month's issue of Vibe magazine. In it, the magazine takes an in depth look at the life of Chris Stokes - including the allegations of abuse levied last year by former B2K member Raz B and his brother Ricky Romance.
There are many interesting things in the article - including their description of how Chris Stokes would completely control B2K's lives (including not allowing them to have girlfriends) and how they suspect that Raz B and Ricky Romance were paid off to retract their statements.
But MediaTakeOut.com found the most shocking part of the article to be the interview with Chris Stokes' former artist Quindon Carter (best known for his remake of Prince's When Doves Cry). Here are some excerpts:
Tarver's first meeting of Chris Stokes:
When Chris Stokes met Quindon Tarver, Stokes asked him to belt something out on the spot. He was impressed by the boy's silky, anointed voice. "He told my mom he wanted to fly us to L.A.," Tarver says. But there was another thing Stokes needed to mention. "I'm getting ready to go to court on a molestation charge," Tarver says Stokes told him and his mother, "but it's not true and I'm going to win it."
Here's Tarver on getting signed:
"It happened like overnight," Tarver recalls with awe in his voice. Stokes promised him he'd win a Grammy, but says Tarver, "everything just started going downhill after my first album."
Looking back, he says he was "manipulated," "cheated," and "sabotaged" by Stokes. But according to Tarver, the damage to his career was just the beginning. "I have had some things that haunted me for quite some time," he says, his voice in a whisper. "He is a very dirty, rotten guy."
And Tarver goes into detail:
"For a certain amount of years, I was molested. I wouldn't say exactly by Chris, but he would organize it." Tarver stops speaking. It sounds like he's hyperventilating. "He'd organize activities to be done as he sat and watched ... Watching or coaching, if you will.
He would make another member of [Immature] like come and do things ... Oh my God. Four years. It was rough."
Tarver says Stokes made him take showers with the other boys. He says Stokes would ask him, "Who do you think of at night when you masturbate?" He says Stokes made him and Marques Houston kiss each other. "[I can take] a lie detector test, anything," he says. "This is just a little bit of the things I went through."
DANG ...
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Video- Crazy Chick on the Atlanta Subway! Curses out old lady.
Yo. Shorties don't have no sense. I honestly done seen some crazy shit happen on the train, but never nothing like that. If I had been that old lady I don't think I could have sat there as calmly. Even though dude muffed her ass a little ruff, I wanna commend the dudes that defended the lady. That was probably the only thing that would've distracted that tackhead unless Soulja Boy himself had got on @ the next stop and yelled out "Soulja Boy up in this hoe! Yah Bitch Yah". I hope the police get ahold of this footage and find that chick and PRESS CHARGES, PRESS CHARGES, what... PRESS CHARGES ;)
UPDATE: c/o ARIEL HART
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 05/13/08
MARTA officials said they have arrested Nafiza Ziyad, 25, as the result of an online video in which a young woman appears to be threatening an elderly woman on a MARTA train. The video, posted on YouTube two weeks ago, has drawn more than 7,000 comments on the site and been viewed 600,000 times.
Ziyad was arrested Thursday night. When MARTA police identified her, they found she was being held at the Atlanta city jail on other charges, MARTA officials said.
UPDATE: c/o ARIEL HART
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 05/13/08
MARTA officials said they have arrested Nafiza Ziyad, 25, as the result of an online video in which a young woman appears to be threatening an elderly woman on a MARTA train. The video, posted on YouTube two weeks ago, has drawn more than 7,000 comments on the site and been viewed 600,000 times.
Ziyad was arrested Thursday night. When MARTA police identified her, they found she was being held at the Atlanta city jail on other charges, MARTA officials said.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Top 10 Reasons Why Rapper KHIA Fuckin Sucks.
10. She demands respect, but doesn't show respect. She betta respect mee!
9. She's not just proud of being a one hit wonder, she's haughty. She think she Michael Jackson off of one track that no one remembers the words to. She's not even on "I Love the 80's". Khia is right next to the Quad City DJ's, remember what song they wrote? You obviously not the shit if you got eliminated before a crack head and somebody who barely speak english, yet you sold 800,000 albums. VH1, please, please put Khia on Celebrity Fit Club!!!
8. She look musty.
7. She tried to cheat by spitting a pre-written rhyme on Ms. Rap Supreme, when she knew the rules said not too...but that's not all.
6. She spit the hook instead of the verse and ended up in the bottom two.
5. She spit a hook that sounded like shit and almost went home, but luckily was saved by the chick who barely speaks english.
4. Turns out she had the song posted on her myspace, cause she's an "established artist" (<-- according to Khia)...
3. She can't rhyme better than me if Lil Kim's ghostwriter wrote for her.
2. I wrote a song about it, wanna hear it- go to www.myspace.com/mastermindthelegendary (check out AMBITION)
The song is not about Khia, it's about how dope I am ;) and how amongst other people Khia fuckin sucks! ...but truth be told, I wouldn't be surprised if she never reads this blog because I doubt the bitch has the internet! (and NO I will not watch my language. I am such a fuckin lady, I keeps it real- you betta respect mee ;)
And the number 1 reason why Khia fucking sucks is because she had the nerve to start drama on a reality show instead of lay low. It's bad enough she's on a reality show trying to jump start her career again, but what's worse is she tried to trash girls who she shouldn't have considered competition. I thought selling 800,000 albums was a big deal. I actually quoted "My Neck, My Back" in the song AMBITION a year ago when I first recorded the demo the closet of my tiny Bed Stuy apartment, around the corner from the Marcy Projects (big shouts out to Brooklyn!!). I would have loved the opportunity to write something fresh to murk my competition, that's why I dont respect Khia. She wanted to win so bad she stopped respecting herself as a rapper.
Khia posted this video on myspace. I think she keeps repeating herself because she doesn't even believe her lies. Why am I blogging about this talentless bitch? promotion. All promotion aint good promotion hun.
KHIA TV - Thug Misses Live Blog
image c/o SmokingGun.com
Meet Khia Chambers. She's the 31-year-old rapper (real name: Khia Finch) behind the recent raunchy hit "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)" from the gold album "Thug Misses." Between 1994-99, Florida cops busted Finch more than 20 times for a variety of felonies and misdemeanors (larceny, fraud, aggravated battery, carrying a concealed weapon). But the below mug shots--taken over the years at the Hillsborough County jail in Tampa--seem to belie Khia's current thug girl pose. The rapper, who claims to be 25, can be seen smiling broadly, like she's sitting for the yearbook photographer.
9. She's not just proud of being a one hit wonder, she's haughty. She think she Michael Jackson off of one track that no one remembers the words to. She's not even on "I Love the 80's". Khia is right next to the Quad City DJ's, remember what song they wrote? You obviously not the shit if you got eliminated before a crack head and somebody who barely speak english, yet you sold 800,000 albums. VH1, please, please put Khia on Celebrity Fit Club!!!
8. She look musty.
7. She tried to cheat by spitting a pre-written rhyme on Ms. Rap Supreme, when she knew the rules said not too...but that's not all.
6. She spit the hook instead of the verse and ended up in the bottom two.
5. She spit a hook that sounded like shit and almost went home, but luckily was saved by the chick who barely speaks english.
4. Turns out she had the song posted on her myspace, cause she's an "established artist" (<-- according to Khia)...
3. She can't rhyme better than me if Lil Kim's ghostwriter wrote for her.
2. I wrote a song about it, wanna hear it- go to www.myspace.com/mastermindthelegendary (check out AMBITION)
The song is not about Khia, it's about how dope I am ;) and how amongst other people Khia fuckin sucks! ...but truth be told, I wouldn't be surprised if she never reads this blog because I doubt the bitch has the internet! (and NO I will not watch my language. I am such a fuckin lady, I keeps it real- you betta respect mee ;)
And the number 1 reason why Khia fucking sucks is because she had the nerve to start drama on a reality show instead of lay low. It's bad enough she's on a reality show trying to jump start her career again, but what's worse is she tried to trash girls who she shouldn't have considered competition. I thought selling 800,000 albums was a big deal. I actually quoted "My Neck, My Back" in the song AMBITION a year ago when I first recorded the demo the closet of my tiny Bed Stuy apartment, around the corner from the Marcy Projects (big shouts out to Brooklyn!!). I would have loved the opportunity to write something fresh to murk my competition, that's why I dont respect Khia. She wanted to win so bad she stopped respecting herself as a rapper.
Khia posted this video on myspace. I think she keeps repeating herself because she doesn't even believe her lies. Why am I blogging about this talentless bitch? promotion. All promotion aint good promotion hun.
KHIA TV - Thug Misses Live Blog
image c/o SmokingGun.com
Meet Khia Chambers. She's the 31-year-old rapper (real name: Khia Finch) behind the recent raunchy hit "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)" from the gold album "Thug Misses." Between 1994-99, Florida cops busted Finch more than 20 times for a variety of felonies and misdemeanors (larceny, fraud, aggravated battery, carrying a concealed weapon). But the below mug shots--taken over the years at the Hillsborough County jail in Tampa--seem to belie Khia's current thug girl pose. The rapper, who claims to be 25, can be seen smiling broadly, like she's sitting for the yearbook photographer.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Video: 50 Evicts His Baby Mama In Court
Personally, I see 50's point. After all, you saw the movie "Get Rich or Die Trying", and maybe you even read the book too. You know his baby moms held him down when he was trying to get it poppin, but 50 been poppin for over 10 years. It's likely that baby moms been sitting on her ass ever since "Power of The Dollar". I think he's doing her a favor, cause otherwise she's gonna depend on him forever then blame him when he goes broke and she has no job skills or savings. Why would you wanna live in the Long Island mansion of such an "evil and abusive" person?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Day26 New Album is DOPE. Listen and let me know what you think!
FREE Mixtapes! Listen to the DAY26 MIXTAPE now. Add it to your facebook or myspace page!
I supported Day26 by purchasing their self titled debut album and I strongly suggest everybody else buy it too. If you purchased the album in stores and would like a copy of the mixtape just email me to find out how you can get a FREE copy of the mixtape.
mastermind321@hotmail.com
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"8th Avenue Is Where You Wanna BE!"
I supported Day26 by purchasing their self titled debut album and I strongly suggest everybody else buy it too. If you purchased the album in stores and would like a copy of the mixtape just email me to find out how you can get a FREE copy of the mixtape.
mastermind321@hotmail.com
Listen to the mixtape online now @ http://8thAvenue.Ning.Com
"8th Avenue Is Where You Wanna BE!"
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Video: Soulja Boy Poppin A Pimple!!
I just had to laugh because somebody decided to video tape Soulja Boy letting his homie pop his pimple... then I had to laugh because Soulja Boy doesn't seem to care, and shows us why he got D's on his report card- he don't know what a pimple is... then I'm mad that of all people he just let his homie buss him down there in the office...then I wanted to cry cause this shyt made the front page of World Star Hip Hop (the video news blog on my site)... then I almost fell out my chair laughing when I realized that I wasted 2 minutes of my morning watching the damn video and reposting it so American's can waste 2 minutes of their morning too!
Ya Bytch Ya! Is that nigga bleeding?
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"It's Where You Wanna Be!"
Ya Bytch Ya! Is that nigga bleeding?
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"It's Where You Wanna Be!"
Monday, February 04, 2008
MTV News: Rapper Nate Dogg paralized after stroke!
Jan 18 2008 11:51 AM EST
Nate Dogg Paralyzed After Stroke; Manager Slams Coverage Of 911 Call...
Rep says singer's chances for full recovery are good.
Jayson Rodriguez: Former Death Row recording artist and noted collaborator Nate Dogg is paralyzed on the left side of his body after suffering a mild stroke over the holidays, according to his manager. As MTV News previously reported, Dogg (real name: Nathaniel Hale) is currently in an occupational rehab facility.
The prognosis for a full recovery, however, is good, Nate's rep, Rod McGrew, told MTV News on Thursday night; the singer did not suffer any brain damage nor has his voice been affected, he said.
"Time will tell everything, obviously. The doctor can only guess what the outcome will be," McGrew said. "But based on situations with similar people his age, and based on his health, the prognosis is good right now."
McGrew explained the singer has "neural-muscular issues that have to be jump-started." Those issues extend to his sense of touch and the ability to walk correctly, McGrew said.
Initially, there were conflicting reports surrounding the status of Nate Dogg's health. There was word he'd had a heart attack, before it was correctly noted he suffered from a stroke instead. Also, conflicting reports arose regarding his release from the hospital and whether or not the singer was recovering at his home.
The media interest continued earlier this week when TMZ released an audio clip that McGrew confirmed was Nate Dogg's girlfriend phoning 911 after the singer collapsed.
The reaction to clip — bloggers joked about the caller's monotonous tone during such a crisis — drew McGrew's ire. He said he was dismayed over the interest in such a thing and intends to pursue legal action, although he did not specify what his plans are.
"I'm not sure what people are trying to glean from that tape," he said. "The diagnosis is what it is, and the prognosis is what it is: He had a stroke. The media wants to create something, but I'm not sure what the point is. If you had an emergency and someone was in your presence, they would call 911.
"I'm not in a situation to see who is doing what, but rather tending to [Nate] and making sure he gets back on track," he added.
McGrew requested his client be given as much privacy as possible so his recovery can continue. He has made progress so far, McGrew said, and noted that the singer welcomes all the support he's received since word of his stroke surfaced.
"On behalf of Nate, he would like to thank all of the well wishers, both friends and fans," McGrew said. "He appreciates it deeply, and he plans on fully recuperating and getting back in the studio."
Nate Dogg Paralyzed After Stroke; Manager Slams Coverage Of 911 Call...
Rep says singer's chances for full recovery are good.
Jayson Rodriguez: Former Death Row recording artist and noted collaborator Nate Dogg is paralyzed on the left side of his body after suffering a mild stroke over the holidays, according to his manager. As MTV News previously reported, Dogg (real name: Nathaniel Hale) is currently in an occupational rehab facility.
The prognosis for a full recovery, however, is good, Nate's rep, Rod McGrew, told MTV News on Thursday night; the singer did not suffer any brain damage nor has his voice been affected, he said.
"Time will tell everything, obviously. The doctor can only guess what the outcome will be," McGrew said. "But based on situations with similar people his age, and based on his health, the prognosis is good right now."
McGrew explained the singer has "neural-muscular issues that have to be jump-started." Those issues extend to his sense of touch and the ability to walk correctly, McGrew said.
Initially, there were conflicting reports surrounding the status of Nate Dogg's health. There was word he'd had a heart attack, before it was correctly noted he suffered from a stroke instead. Also, conflicting reports arose regarding his release from the hospital and whether or not the singer was recovering at his home.
The media interest continued earlier this week when TMZ released an audio clip that McGrew confirmed was Nate Dogg's girlfriend phoning 911 after the singer collapsed.
The reaction to clip — bloggers joked about the caller's monotonous tone during such a crisis — drew McGrew's ire. He said he was dismayed over the interest in such a thing and intends to pursue legal action, although he did not specify what his plans are.
"I'm not sure what people are trying to glean from that tape," he said. "The diagnosis is what it is, and the prognosis is what it is: He had a stroke. The media wants to create something, but I'm not sure what the point is. If you had an emergency and someone was in your presence, they would call 911.
"I'm not in a situation to see who is doing what, but rather tending to [Nate] and making sure he gets back on track," he added.
McGrew requested his client be given as much privacy as possible so his recovery can continue. He has made progress so far, McGrew said, and noted that the singer welcomes all the support he's received since word of his stroke surfaced.
"On behalf of Nate, he would like to thank all of the well wishers, both friends and fans," McGrew said. "He appreciates it deeply, and he plans on fully recuperating and getting back in the studio."
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