August Alsina Says Sh**t & The World Looses Their Minds

Yesterday August Alsina was on 106th promoting his new album Testimony (which is available on iTunes right now) when hostess Keshia Chante decided that she would ask Mr. Alsina a question which apparently before the interview he politely asked her and her co-host Bow Wow not to ask. His reaction, in my calm objective opinion, was very calm for one who is A: Young and new to having to deal with hard headed journalists as Miss Chante and B: A man from hood surroundings. The Nola native calmly responded to Miss Chante, "I just told y'all not to ask me that shit when I got up in here." His use of the word SHIT sent the media into a frenzy. Every non fan and fan alike has an opinion on this matter and to me, I think people are blowing it out of proportion. August is a young man and faced with a question he did not what to answer, he answered in the calmest way he possibly could. He did not snap nor did Miss Chante get "cussed out." And for those who don't know, getting cussed out involves anger and more than one curse word. Alsina used one curse word and his tone was far from angry. Journalist and hostess such as Rocsi Diaz (former 106th hostess)

and Necole Bitchie (of NecoleBitchie.com) took to twitter saying that instead of applauding August for his reaction, we should applaud Chante for asking the hard question. I disagree. What journalist and hosts alike need to get through their heads is that celebrities are human just like us. If you're promoting an album (which involves a lot of hard work and dedication to create) the LAST thing anyone wants to be asked about is the current "beef" they have brewing. What journalists and hosts also need to understand is that just like any other human being celebrities want their wishes to be respected. What could Miss Chante expect? To disrespect someone and it just slide over on them like it's nothing? August was their to promote his work. Not to give Trey Songz any more free publicity than he already has. So why was that question even brought up? And why did she feel she had the right to ask that question after August specifically asked her not to? I'll tell you why. She wanted to be the THAT journalist. You know the one who asks the hard questions and get up in the star's business. She wanted to be the one that he would answer for. But her little plan back fired on her. I don't think it was the fact that he cursed at her that made her walk off the stage. I think she was embarrassed because she really thought he wasn't serious when he asked her not to ask the question. Before you judge August, put yourself in his shoes. I know if it were me, I don't think I wouldn't have been able to remain so calm. There's nothing more disrespectful to me than doing something I just asked you NOT to do. But all in all, at the end of the day Keshia Chante lives to host another 106th and the word shit may just cause

August's album fly off the virtual shelves. From now on people, stop asking August about Trey please? He obviously doesn't like it! Now go get your copy of Tesitmony off iTunes right now!

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Who Run the World: Women

The life long debate on who runs the world is now over. Females have proven time and time again that we are the rulers of this planet. Now my men, not saying y'all don't do y'all thing, but I am saying that most of the things y'all do is because of us or for our benefit. I said that to say this: Females are proving again and again that we can do everything men can do and most times better. Battle rap is no different. With the release of Queen of the Ring, the female equivalent to URL & UW battle leagues, which is hosted by Babs (Da Band) and her co-host Vague. New York has given women the recognition we deserve in the rap game. Queen of the Ring is a refreshing break from mainstream rap's boogie divas. But for me as a fan of true rap and all things involving female empowerment, the ladies of Queen of the Ring have given this hip hop fan a sense of hope. My personal favorites lyrically are Don Ladyii, QB Black Diamond, Phara Funeral, and let's not forget Ms Hustle. The list can go on for days but these are simply my top four. Now, let's take a moment so I can explain why these ladies are my favorites. 

Ms. Hustle

Hustle caught my eye when in the battle between herself and O Red [Yes the man] and she definitely held her ground. O Red came with bars that were chauvinistic. He spoke about how we lived in a man's world and that we women were the original cause of sin. Hustle spat back letting Red know that men should have known we ran the world from the beginning since Eve was able to coax Adam into joining her in sin. That comeback alone, and the fact that in a one round battle, she let that grown man know he couldn't step in her ring and not leave feeling a little bit of a way about his manhood put Ms Hustle as one of my favorite female rappers. 

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Don Ladyii 

Don Ladyii had me with her quick quips and utter realness. Her hood demeanor makes her easy to relate to. Not to mention, keeping it hood allows her to have the best comebacks against her opponents. Don's lyrics and her realness wasn't the only things that made me love her. Her confidence and cockiness is what really drew me to her. It is a known fact that when you love yourself, you're more likely to attract people that will love you as well.  Don Ladyii makes it clear that she not a single f***k can be given if someone else does not like her because she loves her. And who wouldn't love that? 

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QB Black Diamond

QB, one of the most controversial QOTR rappers, has some of the hottest bars out. She credits herself for having nothing to hide [which in battle rap, secrets are never a good thing] which makes it hard for her opponents to touch her. This time it is strictly QB's lyrics that attracted me to her. Although, I do not appreciate her overly confident demeanor, I do respect her as a rapper. 

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Phara Funeral 

Mz Funeral caught my attention in QOTR's first tag team battle between herself Shoony the Rapper vs Don Ladyii & Tori Doe. Her aggressive style attracted me the most [being the aggressive female I am]. Not to mention she has bars for days. Although, as a woman I do not agree with the super sexual way she promotes herself, I once again, do respect her as one of the hottest females around. 

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GIVE IT UP FOR THE LADIES [in my best Babbs voice]

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