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jitterbug13 · #**136** 07-12-2005, 03:15 PM

NEW YORK - Lauryn Hill's long freeze-out of the public is beginning to thaw. Hill, whose 1998 solo debut "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" sold millions and won her a record five Grammys, has been largely MIA since. But in the new issue of Trace magazine — her first interview in years — Hill discusses her self-imposed exile, the Fugees and her future.

"If I make music now, it will only be to provide information to my own children," says Hill, who has four children, in the issue on newsstands July 14. "If other people benefit from it, then so be it."

Hill has continued making music — and her long-awaited follow-up to "Miseducation" is upcoming. Along with Wyclef Jean and Pras, Hill and her old Fugees mates have been reuniting recently for sporadic concerts, including a surprise performance at the BET Awards.

However, in the interview, Hill has few kind words about the group.

"The Fugees was a conspiracy to control, to manipulate and to encourage dependence," she says. "I took a lot of abuse that many people would not have taken in these circumstances."

The 30-year-old singer, who dated Jean when the group was together, says she saw a "spark" in him. Though she says she's now married to Rohan Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley and the father of her children, Hill emerged disillusioned with men.

"As a young woman, I saw the best in everyone, but I did not see the lust and insecurities of men," she says. "I discovered what a lie was, and how lies manifested themselves."

Hill's last recording was 2001's "MTV Unplugged" — a soul-searching breakdown of a performance where she confessed things such as, "I find it hard to say that everything is all right."

"In order to bare one's soul, one has to display their whole vulnerability, which most people will never do," Hill says. "These people who bare their souls end up being the source of ridicule."

Her reluctance to release new music since, she says, "is because a lot of the songs were transitional. The music was about how I was feeling at the time, even though I was documenting my distress as well as my bursts of joy."

No release date has yet been set for Hill's next album.

RedefinedDiva · #**137** 07-12-2005, 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by Kimmie1913
He has always talked about his nephews and his niece.

Jay-Z's Nephew Dies In A Car Accident
Wednesday July 06, 2005 @ 03:00 PM
By: ChartAttack.com Staff

Jay-Z has lost his nephew — whom he referred to as his best friend and son — in a car accident.

Yeah, I think this was posted (if not here, some other board that I visit). It was stated that this incident is the reason why Jay wasn't at the BET Awards with B.

This is so sad.

Conskeeted7 · #**138** 07-12-2005, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by skywalker20_99
Donald Trump is considering pitting a team of African American contestants against a white team on the next apprentice. See article below:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8545430/

This could be very interesting and will definitely get ratings. However, I doubt that the best candidates will be chosen and I'm almost positive that there will be stereotypical behavior from both sides. The whites will be scared of some outspoken black person. Some black person will tell a tale of growing up in the hood and making it anyway. If the characters vary far from that, I'll be surprised.

Dvyne Evolushun · #**139** 07-12-2005, 09:23 PM

If that's the case, that show will definately get ratings, but no one will really win... AA's will say that the Trumpster is racist if he picks a white person as the apprentice. If an AA wins, it will be said that he needed a token.

Personally, the whole idea is racist. So... what would be the basis for this type of grouping? I mean, the basis behind his last group was to see which would actually win - Street Smarts or Book Smarts, due to the perception that a Book Smarts are actually smarter. So.... what perception is he trying to prove or disprove???

Gyrl7 · #**140** 07-13-2005, 09:26 AM

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Originally posted by Dvyne Evolushun
If that's the case, that show will definately get ratings, but no one will really win... AA's will say that the Trumpster is racist if he picks a white person as the apprentice. If an AA wins, it will be said that he needed a token.

Personally, the whole idea is racist. So... what would be the basis for this type of grouping? I mean, the basis behind his last group was to see which would actually win - Street Smarts or Book Smarts, due to the perception that a Book Smarts are actually smarter. So.... what perception is he trying to prove or disprove???

Thank you! Trump is playing the "Stupid Card" in this one!

The Truth · #**141** 07-13-2005, 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by TheEpitome1920

NEW YORK — Rapper Lil' Kim was sentenced to 18 months in prison by Judge Gerard Lynch at Manhattan's U.S. District Court Wednesday afternoon. The rapper was also fined $50,000, and must turn herself in to authorities on September 19.

Hip-hop's Queen Bee — a nickname bestowed on the diminutive rapper by her ex-boyfriend, the late Notorious B.I.G. — was facing up to 20 years in prison, but as expected, Lynch's sentence was less severe (see "Lil' Kim Won't Get Maximum Sentence, Expert Predicts"). Kim reportedly wept and clutched a Bible before the judge read her sentence.

Kim (born Kimberly Jones) was convicted on March 17 of perjury and conspiracy for lying to investigators and a federal grand jury about her involvement in a shooting four years ago at New York hip-hop station Hot 97. During her criminal trial, Jones claimed she had no knowledge of what caused the February 25, 2001, gunfight in which one man was shot in the back (see "Lil' Kim Pleads Not Guilty, Released On $500,000 Bail" 1486382). Kim's assistant, Monique Dopwell, was also convicted on perjury charges.

Kim maintained throughout the trial that Damion Butler, one of her co-managers at the time of the incident, was not by her side when shots rang out in front of the radio station; security-camera footage later proved he was — a direct contradiction of what she'd told a federal grand jury (see " Lil' Kim Found Guilty Of Lying To Grand Jury, Investigators"). She also told the court she was unable to positively identify a photo of another man who was believed to be involved in the shooting; both that man — Suif "Gutta" Jackson, a member of her former group Junior M.A.F.I.A. — and Butler later confessed to firing on rap group Capone-N-Noreaga, and pleaded guilty to gun charges as part of a plea bargain (see "Lil' Kim's Bodyguard Sentenced To 12 Years For His Role In Shootout").

Other members of Junior M.A.F.I.A., including Antoine "Banger" Spain and James "Lil' Cease" Lloyd, took the stand during the trial, and testified for the prosecution that they, too, has witnessed Butler and Jackson with Jones at the time of the shooting (see "Lil' Cease Says He's No Snitch For Testifying Against Kim").

She looks terrible. Maybe this "alone" time is what she will need to get her self esteem back in order. That girl got some issues. She looks like Jacko.

Steeltrap · #**142** 07-13-2005, 01:18 PM

Looking rather slimline these days. Apparently, Lionel said that she's feeling pressure and is not eating.

NinjaPoodle · #**143** 07-13-2005, 01:19 PM

Missing Child

D.O.B: 7/23/90
Sex: FEMALE
Eyes: BROWN
Weight: 110lbs Age: 14
Race: AFRICAN AMERICAN
Hair: BLACK (Braids)
Height: 5'

Anyone having information, PLEASE contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children @ 1-800-THE-LOST or Natick Police Department @ (508) 647-9500 or Rainee's
mother @ 562.209.5045.

**Mods, I wasnt sure if I should start a new thread so I put it here. If you need to move this ok.

NP

Gina1201 · #**144** 07-13-2005, 01:22 PM

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Originally posted by Steeltrap
Looking rather slimline these days. Apparently, Lionel said that she's feeling pressure and is not eating.

Yeah, they had a article about the skinny people in Hollywood in Us Weekly a while back. They said that she is currently 96 lbs. and is 5'2". Did you also know that her fiancee, DJ AM, used to be over 300 lbs. but had the gastric bypass surgery?

Steeltrap · #**145** 07-13-2005, 01:33 PM

^^
I did know that DJ AM had gastric bypass surgery.
Nicole sort of looks scary-thin there, but I love the big sunglasses.

Gina1201 · #**146** 07-13-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by Steeltrap
^^
I did know that DJ AM had gastric bypass surgery.
Nicole sort of looks scary-thin there, but I love the big sunglasses.

I agree. Her fashion sense has done a complete 180.

RedefinedDiva · #**147** 07-13-2005, 01:46 PM

I love the shades also! She looks much better than the "Trailer Trash Nicole" from the Simple Life.

Wonderful1908 · #**148** 07-13-2005, 02:25 PM

Yeah since she became a skeleton she does dress nicer.

MeezDiscreet · #**149** 07-13-2005, 02:50 PM

those glasses are cute but she's so emaciated--she looks gross!! 96 lbs is waaay too small for a 5'2 GROWN woman.

#**150** 07-13-2005, 03:17 PM

I think she looks nasty. She reminds me of the twins from Full House. (In my best Rick James voice **clearing my throat**) I wish I had more hands so I could give it four thumbs down!!