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I've been powering through blackish as background noise.. I'm watching Billions and the Chi. Thinking about starting Games of Thrones so I can watch the finale with the world.

I haven't heard any music from him lately but I did bump into him at SoulCycle once.

What's the question?

I wish I would've known about this. I would've went! And tried to sneak into Denzel's room.

He didn't ignore homosexuals nor compare homosexuals to abandoners or toxic masculinity. That's my point.

intrigue about how it all came together. Once upon a time they made a whole shows about making a 3 minute video.

Difference of thought. I think he listed the types of African-American men on portrayed in the media.

I will be tuned in. I was in the audience weekend 1 and was in awe - mouth dropped - body aching - all that.

You continually put words in his mouth that he did not say. He even addressed this for those who like to bypass logic in his tweet to Deray when he said "I don't look down on gay people I love all Gods children foreal." [sic - where necessary]. Homophobia is the dislike or prejudice against gay people. He never said that he disliked gay people, he actually clarified stating the opposite of this. Now, to the actual image, if you look at the language of the post that got everyone riled up - his address is to the portrayal of (black) men in pop culture. Never once did he pretend nor blame that gay black men on the downfall of the black community. He simply addressed that a certain image of (black) men was often left out by the [media]. There has been numerous of well-researched articles on the lack of depth in images of black characters - not just black men. Deray alludes to such lack of imagery in his quoted retort. Furthermore, he never "puts gays on the same level" as anything but lists the type of portrayals that he has seen more often. The fact that you, Deray and others chose to look down upon certain men that fit into certain categories while requesting that everyone uplift the gay plight - is interesting, to say the least! Then to tie this back to his agenda message, Nipsey believes that preventing or limiting how (black) men are portrayed is part of an agenda. Now, where is the homophobia? You can disagree that there is an agenda. But homophobic - based solely of the things you just most recently posted? Nah!

Now, how is this homophobic?

Game, what did Nipsey say about gay people?

The last movie I watched was US, which I saw opening night. I would give it an A-. I wish it had a tad bit more dialogue but I will hand Lupita her things for her acting!

A life ending prematurely is enough to mourn about whether you agree with their principles or not. While you may not agree with some of his instances, Nipsey also did a world of good in the Los Angeles community to help progress the working class African-Americans that are often overlooked, to bring pride to an area that has been downtrodden, and was attempting to garner peace and a reduction in gang violence and an improvement in police and community interactions. RIP Nip.

I need to round up my crew and get on this!

I think Rhythm Nation is a better album but I don't frequently bop to it. I listen to a song from Damita Jo frequently though. I can't really say I ever get in the car and am like let me hit play on Rhythm Nation 1814. Not that kind of driver lol

Not the best look!

Angie!

I like this. My favorites have shifted a bit as I have matured, experienced life, etc. and I'm only going to do the 9 starting with control. 1. The Velvet Rope (No skips. But favorites in no particular order are Empty, Rope Burn, You, and Got Til It's Gone, and I Get Lonely. Whole album) 2. All For You (almost no skips. Come on Get Up, China Love, Someone to Call my Lover, Trust a Try) (song to skip: Love Scene) 3. Damita Jo (Like You Don't Love Me, Truly, I Want You (which I abhorred when I was younger)) (song to skip: Moist) 4. Rhythm Nation (Escapade, Love Will Never Do, Miss You Much) (song to Skip: Lonely) 5. 20 Y.O. (This Body, Take Care, Love2Love, Roll Witchu, Daybreak) (song to skip: Call on Me, Enjoy) 6. Discipline (Curtains, LUV, Rollercoaster) (songs to skip: Never Letchu Go) 7. janet (You Want This, Any Time, Any Place, That's the Way Love Goes, If) (Skip: 18-28 with the exception of Anytime, Anyplace) 8. Control (Let's Wait A While, Funny How Time Flies) 9. Unbreakable. But only because I've had less time to live with it than her other albums. Less moments to tie to songs but I love the album. My favorite Janet Jackson song of all time though is Runaway.

So proud. All my shots this weekend in honor of my, Janet!

I came back and was like damn the forum has disbanded! I wanted to meet up with JanFam in Columbia but I honestly didn't even get to Columbia until about 7:51 with wheels spinning and steaming! Phew!

I was in Columbia as well. Right next to the stage right. Saw Gil and her Trainer which was fun. I had a time. I really felt as though this tour was the best one of the last 3.

As the new youngest person in this thread - age matters in the fact that I'm not interested in dating someone I have to wonder about if they're old enough to get into an establishment but nor am I interested in dating someone too old to where I have to worry about if they can keep up!

Im thinking I might need to be in the building for it!

I would revolt if this happens. I hate Timberfake.

Wouldn't be the first racist thing the NFL has done. Wouldn't be the first shady act Justin has done. Wouldn't be the first opportunistic move by Jay-Z.