CEE DOG
Well-Known Member
Wouldn't bother me at all. So many folks out there brain washed in this world and have self hate against themseleves that I just charge it to the game.
Jacked: Reggie Bush Essence Magazine Cover Controversy
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Wouldn't bother me at all. So many folks out there brain washed in this world and have self hate against themseleves that I just charge it to the game.
chocalate_topaz
I wanna be your lover...
So you are saying that if a black man's magazine placed a man on the cover who actually doesn't identify or respect black men it truly would not bother you? Hey if he actually spit on you that wouldn't bother you either, huh? :smh: BULLSHIT.
skyvolt2000
Well-Known Member
So these Waiting to Exhale starter kits are fussing about Reggie because he's playing with Ray J, Marques Houston & even Nick Carey's leftovers.
Right?
Where was the rage from these sistas when the following folks appeared on the cover of Essence and other black women magazines-
The Game, Usher's exwife, Superhead, 50 Cent, Soulja Boy, Lil Wayne, Lil Wayne's baby mommas, R. Kelly and others?
So it's okay to complain about a guy dating habits but not about showcasing folks who support beating women, beefing over NOTHING, stuffing hot dogs down your pants, HATING light skin sistas, not using dark skinned sistas in movies or vidoes, screwing our little girls, violence, baby momma drama, stealing husbands, drug use and abuse and not following the law?
Right?
Where was the rage from these sistas when the following folks appeared on the cover of Essence and other black women magazines-
The Game, Usher's exwife, Superhead, 50 Cent, Soulja Boy, Lil Wayne, Lil Wayne's baby mommas, R. Kelly and others?
So it's okay to complain about a guy dating habits but not about showcasing folks who support beating women, beefing over NOTHING, stuffing hot dogs down your pants, HATING light skin sistas, not using dark skinned sistas in movies or vidoes, screwing our little girls, violence, baby momma drama, stealing husbands, drug use and abuse and not following the law?
CEE DOG
Well-Known Member
CT, it doesn't surprise me when I see these stars with their lil funky tale white gul. I mean it seems like it is a prize for them to get rich and have one. Most of them only identify with a green dollar. half of them sell thier souls to the devil and becky once they get it. The only few in Hollywood who kept their sista is Denzel, Ice Cube, LL, Samueal Jackson and Will. Sad, but reality. It's the same in the corporate world, half of these folks try to distance themselves from anything folks consider all black to get them six figures. It's amazing how they try not to sit with another of person of color doing a big high profile meeting, so that it will not be state they aren't diverse.
XHALE9802
GRANDEUR...
And after all the whinin those few did, Reggie still is holding that pose on the front and is lookin mighty tasty. I know its a love issue, but I also thought the point of a part of the issue was to showcase the top 10(or however many) sexiest black men? Aint Reggie black? 
But then again, I haven't read much of the fine print on the other side of his abs, cause i can't focus. :lmao: And no matter who he dates, he is indeed in that percentile. And speaking of percentages, I am in the 63%!!! :clap: they should've put a whole spread of that chocolate eye candy up in there, or did they? 
I don't give a care who is dates, that's his business, just let me look at you. :ebrow: But hey, i love to look at athletes period. We(black women) get so angry and aggravated over the least little things. Enjoy the damn view, shat. :lol:
And DallasCowboygul, :lol
where is his daddy... :lmao: yes indeed cause its sholl a Big LeBron out there somewhere probably just glistenin. :nod:
But then again, I haven't read much of the fine print on the other side of his abs, cause i can't focus. :lmao: And no matter who he dates, he is indeed in that percentile. And speaking of percentages, I am in the 63%!!! :clap: they should've put a whole spread of that chocolate eye candy up in there, or did they? I don't give a care who is dates, that's his business, just let me look at you. :ebrow: But hey, i love to look at athletes period. We(black women) get so angry and aggravated over the least little things. Enjoy the damn view, shat. :lol:And DallasCowboygul, :lol
where is his daddy... :lmao: yes indeed cause its sholl a Big LeBron out there somewhere probably just glistenin. :nod:
Warndalyn
Postmaster General!!!
WTF is he mixed with?
CriTAUcal
Do Good; Good Follows
And after all the whinin those few did, Reggie still is holding that pose on the front and is lookin mighty tasty. I know its a love issue, but I also thought the point of a part of the issue was to showcase the top 10(or however many) sexiest black men? Aint Reggie black?
And DallasCowboygul, :lol
HUGE CO-SIGN on all you said! :lol:
chocalate_topaz
I wanna be your lover...
And after all the whinin those few did, Reggie still is holding that pose on the front and is lookin mighty tasty. I know its a love issue, but I also thought the point of a part of the issue was to showcase the top 10(or however many) sexiest black men? Aint Reggie black?
And DallasCowboygul, :lol
Don't agree but there are some things that definitely push our buttons :nod: and a man who is currently dating/engaged to a white woman on the front of a magazine catering to a black audience will do it every time. BTW, Anonymous, could you post the link to your poll? Thanks
It was a fictitous analogy :lol:
chocalate_topaz
I wanna be your lover...
Sky, you must be out of touch. I don't know how many of them were actually on the covers of essence or Ebony but the letters to the editor says it all. Read them sometimes. How did you miss the big firestorm over P Diddy/Kim whoever on the front of Ebony or Essence? The letters get written, have no fear.
XHALE9802
GRANDEUR...
We'll just agree to disagree cause unless Reggie Bush miraculously turns non black while he is in still motion on the cover, :lol: he himself should be able to grace the cover. And i'm thinking the black women who edit/manage the magazine must think so too. Maybe it doesn't push their buttons in their personal lives, I know it doesn't push mines. And hopefully it can create a cycle of dialogue where other black women learn to not allow it to push their buttons either.
I bet Reggie is sittin back reading the criticism saying, "see, that's why I'on fool with them black guls now". :lol: :smh: Its just petty anger to me, almost like being upset with an ex cause he got a new woman. silly! :lol: i'm pretty faithful with Essence mag, so they don't have to worry about me turning my nose up. :tup:
I can't streeessssss enough how good he looks on the cover. Visually speakin, they made a great selection. :love:
Olde Hornet
Well-Known Member
Look at his actions.
Very few of the professional Black athletes admit it, they just dont date black women. See Tiger Woods for example.
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Smoke
Gym Junkie
they prolly coulda did better...you must ain't been on my FBpage in a while!
lmao...Jk....
and uh.....is this issue about BLACK love....? or about a black person just being in love? cause a black male or female can be in LOVE with anybody...well, I thawt so.......
~_________~
XHALE9802
GRANDEUR...
they prolly coulda did better...you must ain't been on my FBpage in a while!
Jk....
and uh.....is this issue about BLACK love....? or about a black person just being in love? cause a black male or female can be in LOVE with anybody...well, I thawt so.......
~_________~
yeah they should've used you, a homegrown Bama boy and his chocolate abs stretched across my fave magazine would be so much more worth my blood pressure rising. :flippy::kiss:
and to answer your question, I'm guessing this is the black love issue cause its February, and we all know Essence is a black women's mag, however this is also the issue where they are ranking/talkin about the top 10 sexiest black men. sorry but Reggie falls dead in that category, even if his gf was plaid and polkadots. :lol:
Blacknbengal
Well-Known Member
I wouldnt have a problem with them putting Kim on the cover of Ebony. She can be the photo of the month.
southsuburbs
What I Live By...
He's nice to look at...
But can he really discuss "black love" if he's not in love with a Black woman?
There weren't any other Brothers out there that actually love a Black woman to put on the cover of a magazine that is geared toward Black women?
Then...he's in love with a woman that was made famous off of a sex tape. I aint saying she should never find love again b/c most of us aren't virgins...but she's an airhead too.
Again...he looks nice but I don't think he should be on the cover of any magazine discussing Black love.
But can he really discuss "black love" if he's not in love with a Black woman?
There weren't any other Brothers out there that actually love a Black woman to put on the cover of a magazine that is geared toward Black women?
Then...he's in love with a woman that was made famous off of a sex tape. I aint saying she should never find love again b/c most of us aren't virgins...but she's an airhead too.
Again...he looks nice but I don't think he should be on the cover of any magazine discussing Black love.
players
Banned
Ya'll know I like to start shat but I can see the irony of putting a black man who is dating a "white' woman on the cover of a magazine that caters to black women on the cover.
maybe a photo and story on the inside but they could have at least took that into consideration when deciding on who gets the cover.
CriTAUcal
Do Good; Good Follows
There was probably consideration given. Mikki Taylor is the Cover Editor for Essence.
There's always thought put into who graces publication covers, because they know it contributes to sales. But as already mentioned, "controversy sells." They had to have known some people weren't going to be too happy with Bush being on the cover. But they took a risk anyway. I'm OK with it, because Bush looks fabulous on the cover. :flippy: I could care less who he's dating. The story/cover is about love; it didn't say, "black love." It says, "Black Men, Love..."
chocalate_topaz
I wanna be your lover...
I think this "Can we all get along?" and "let's just keep the peace" stuff is why we are where we are in the AA Community. Ain't nobody caring to make a stand about anything...everything is acceptable. :smh: Suge was correct. Carry on.
players
Banned
CEE DOG
Well-Known Member
My thing is this, when is it going to get to the point when Black women ask themseleves what is it that these white women are doing to get and keep these brothers. I mean, these brothers get a white woman, marry her, have kids by her and stay for ever. They get these sistas and gone with in less than a year. Some where, some how there is a problem. Someone just needs to ask the question and get a truthful answer.
