OH NO!!! AMERICAN IDOL RUEBEN STUDDARD IS BROKE .... HIS WIFE MAY HAVE TO GO BACK TO DOING VIDEOS!!!


 







August 27, 2008. Another member of the entertainment is headed for skid row. MediaTakeOut.com just learned that American Idol winner Rueben Studdard is hurting for cashE!!! And it gets worse ... my man owes the IRS close to $200,000.

Here's how MSNBC is reporting it:
Ruben Studdard, American Idol winner and central tenant in Birmingham’s proposed entertainment district, has been hit with federal and state property liens for allegedly failing to pay nearly $200,000 in state and federal taxes, according to court records.

Studdard, a Birmingham native, owes the federal government $171,920 in unpaid income taxes, according to a lien filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court. He also owes $21,730 in state income taxes.

The majority of Studdard’s unpaid taxes stem from 2003, the year he won American Idol, and a $1 million recording contract. He owes $19,581 in state income taxes and $163,836 in federal taxes for the period ended Dec. 31, 2003, court records show

DANG!! This recession is serious ....

But look on the bright side. If things get serious, his new wife can go back to her TIP-DRILL VIDEO WAYS and make some gwop the old fashioned way....

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COMMENTS:

    ItGyrl
    SHOCK! AWE! HORROR!

    Say it ain't so! That's ok Big Rube..just get on that chitterling circuit and blaze that mic--just don't eat the chitterlings!
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    "This is IT."

    Dancehall247
    damn. Reuben I can lend you $5 dog.


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    elanderichard
    4 DA 1ST TIME I AM FIRST.....MS.ELANDER
     

    goodiemo78
    2nd Dang
     

    blackizbeautiful
    So sad. I hope that everything turns around for him :(
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    LIGHTSKIN
    HE BETTA START SINGING AT WEDDINGS

    The site for music...real music...Aretha, Common, Mary J. Blige, Raheem DeVaughn, Nas, Marvin Gaye, Anthony Hamilton, Ledisi, Curtis Mayfield, Jay-Z,Chrisette Michele...

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    SexyChica
    damn you plp are fast, top 10
     

    lili79
    I pray not
     

    Foxystormp
    who???
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    *sToRm* We.G.I* sOuThSiDe StAnD Up!!!

    ThoroBellaBaby
    Damn! LOL! That's sad! Shake that azz honey! You gotta do whatcha gotta do I guess
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    U Beg 2 Shine While I Naturally Glisten

    WAH773
    ALL HE GOT TO DO IS A DOUNUT COMMERCIAL
     

    Northjerseynik
    No, she'll go back to WALMART. "Can I get a price check on these Little Debbie Honeybuns Please?"
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    Katoxic
    hi haters!!
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    Barack out with your cock out!!

    monishan
    that's just wrong....imagine if we had to pay those types of sums of money we'd be broke too..yikes
     

    sssensuallll
    Morning
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    esotericdredz
    LOL...

    Ruben had talent but lacked the necessary personality to be a big seller....Its unfortunate...This happens to a lot of artists who dont properly plan out their finances.
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    Not liking bullshit doesn‘t = hating

    ImmaDiva
    Damn Rueb! His wife better make that money and start tip drilling it up!
     

    nipm95
    He's not broke!
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    CLAUDOLO
    DAMN THAT SUCKS BIGTIME !!!
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    misssexytexas
    I agree Claudolo it does suck!!!!!
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    bigtymvp
    no more red lobster for you big boy
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    kis2000
    Damn that's too bad the IRS don't play
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    Let the games begin!!

    ladytee35
    He owes taxes doesn't mean he is broke. Sometimes its bad financial planners and relying on accountants do to stuff for you way to much. Just pay the taxes go on tour and tell wifey to get a damn job!
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    Same Toilet Different SH*T!

    FIREANGEL
    DUDE NEEDS 2 BE WORKIN HARDER 4 THAT RECORD DEAL/ GETTING SOME SCHOOLING W THE REST OF THAT MONEY... IHOPE HE AIN'T BROKE
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    get it to gether people!!

    dinah259
    He still has money!

    It's in his piggy bank.

    Go Big Rub! Arby's is hiring! Dont hate! they have good sandwiches!

    Crack is a heck of a drug!
     

    DREADEDBRUH21
    LOL...YALL DONT KNOW IF BRUH IS BROKE.....
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    ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME

    blackexec
    Oh well, better get to work Reuben ...

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    Treasure8430
    IF THIS IS TRUE WHY DON'T THESE PEOPLE EVA PAY THEIR TAXES? IF YALL WANNA FUCC AROUND & NOT PAY A CREDIT CARD THAT'S ALL GOOD & DANDY THEY CAN'T COME AFTER U.....BUT TAXES? MY DUDE.....U CAN'T RUN AWAY FR UNCLE SAM UNLESS U DOIN THE DIRT & LEAVIN OUT OF THE USA.
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    PRICELESS

    linwood379
    Who is his manager?? Sounds like bad management to me. Even without a recent record deal, Reuben can get gigs. He may not be a mega platinum seller, but he should be able to pay the bills. Smaller venues pay too.
     

    DJSlikk
    He better do "I'm Sorry 2008"
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    gotluv4u
    Just cause you owe some loot don't mean you broke. It could be he doesn't feel like paying it at the moment.

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    chocolicious_kisses
    Cut back on the grocery list bruh.


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    sweetchoc_let
    this is bullshit. mto you have no clue whats in that mans pockets. stay out of his business. this is not true. this is bull!
     

    Jamiejo86
    DAMN BACK 2 THE PANCAKE HOUSE AND WAITIN TABLES 4 U!
     

    notheruser
    That's what happens when you mistakenly assume the money train doesn't stop and you overextend yourself. People, learn to budget.
     

    Genesisbaby
    And just when his wife thought she had come uppp...*Singing* Free credit report . com...
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    Handsome1819
    I think Nelly is shooting Tip Drill part 3 video...maybe she could get another gig?!?!?
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    Show me your ignorance...

    Boosie
    HE BETTER DO SOME SHOWS OR GO ON TOUR & STOP BEING LAZY!! SHE WILL LEAVE...I'M SURE SHE WAS ONLY THERE FOR THE MONEY ANYWAYS! OLE HEFFA!
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    I DO THIS FOR SHYTS & GIGGLES!!

    NVDdark1
    "BABY IM SORRY FOR, THE DOLLAR STORE..."
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    The blacker the berry...ahhh phuck it.

    Sinocent
    She NEVER stopped doing them...
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    What? Me Worry?

    JaKaria
    HOPEFULLY SHE AINT MARRY HIM 4 DA MONEY...IF SHE DID HE BETTER GET READY 4 A DIVORCE.
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    kimkelmor
    Umm, I thought he was broke a long time ago. And out of that $1 million that he won from American Idol, his uncle stole $300k of that, so homebody's been broke for a minute now. Unless she's beeing living under a rock, his bride should've known his azz was busted before she married him.
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    kimkelmor
    I meant "homeboy"
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    Assume nothing; question everything.

    KedrixsDyme
    Awww, poor Rueben. And I like him. I hope he gets it together or that maybe this is just another one of MTO's bogus stories
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    jaybaby
    Awwww, just when you thought the money train was chugging full blast.....ooops, ran out of gas.
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    Can we get a new Throwback Video, MTO?

    addorable4u
    He better drop a cd quick and tour.
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    "BE SOMETHING OR STAND FOR NOTHING

    MRBITCHES
    WELL AT LEAT THEY GOT A BACK UP PLAN. IM STILL FEELIN THIS RECESSION HARD! AND I DONT HAVE NO SEXY ASS, EX VIDEO CHICK TO HOLD ME DOWN. POOR RUEBEN??? POOR ME!!!!
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    WHEREZ ALL MY SEXY LADIES @?

    Dopeman
    Fantasia next. You know her ass couldn’t even read the bills. No telling how much she owe.
     

    misskdc
    It's really sad. Although Ruben actually won American Idol, his runner-up Clay Aiken's career was managed much more efficiently. He even had a prime-time, hour long Christmas special on NBC a couple of years ago. Also Ruben had a niche with the passing of Luther Vandross and Gerald Levert. A lot of former "Idols" are doing Broadway shows as well.
     

    DannyDan
    so make some albums or write songs
    damn!
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    TADEOW
    DID HE MENTION HE WAS SORRY?
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    BIT@H PLEASE......I RUN THIS!!!

    dukesman
    There should be a "bust clause" Damn...its not like the dude ever got it poppin
     

    mommahips
    @NVDDARK1.... THAT WAS FUNNY AS HELL!!!!!
    @DOPEMAN...YOU ARE SOOOO WRONG FOR THAT...ROTFLMAO!!!

    I HEARD ABOUT THIS ON TOM JOYNER THIS MORNING, DUDE WAS SAYIN' BIG RUEB MAY HAVE A LIEN ON HIS VOICE (don't know how true this though), BASICALLY SAYIN' HE CAN'T EVEN SING TO MAKE MONEY, CAN THE IRS EVEN DO THAT, THAT DON'T SOUND RIGHT TO ME...IDK.
     

    VicSage
    Singing in Reuben's voice:"I'm Sorry 2008..."
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    jade516
    SHE BETTER ANNULL THAT WEDDDING WHY RUIN HER CREDIT ALONG WITH HIS BROKE AZZZZZ (I WONDER IF HE TOLD HER THIS PRIOR TO SAYING "I DO")
     

    AKeysWannabee
    He better hurry up and make another album. The IRS don't play!
     

    KnowledgeIsTheKey
    STILL DOESN'T MEAN HE'S BROKE..MAYBE THE MAN JUST DIDN'T WANT TO PAY HIS TAXES..LOOK AT RON ISLEY
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    WHAT_WOMEN_WANT
    WOW RUEBEN I HOPE YOU GET IT TOGETHER

    BUT ANYWAYS……


    HEY LADIES YALL GOTTA CHECK OUT THESE CELEBRITY STYLED BAGS!!!!!
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    catchke
    He should've been putting out more hits right after American Idol
     

    Bunifa
    YEA!!!looks like her ate all the money, he had a great voice, he need to start doing something concerts appearances etc LOL


    OMG LMAO- @Boosie
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    Danga1181
    TipDrill waz the best BET uncut vid ever played.... Close second,"white girls" by that light skinned dude....that shyt was mad jks. He shot it @ his mamam house....lol
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    It‘s hard being this pretty

    fcukrehab
    It's all about managing your money.

    I don't feel sorry for him or anyone else.

    Manage your money and pay your [EXPLETIVE].
     

    BigCube
    (Chris Rock) - "You dont pay taxes, the Government takes tax".

    @ topic - I guess ol Ruben thought they would miss him. Nah bra they gotchu. You'll be aight!
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    Shinningstar
    It looks like he had no type of management looking after his finances. That's a shame.
     

    BKALLDAY23
    why do celebrities continue to [EXPLETIVE] with the irs?lol
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    DuvalsFinest80
    Aww Rue.. i sorry to hear that
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    Foxy90210
    I NEVER KNEW HE HAD MONEY IN THE 1ST PLACE.....LOL GUESS HIS VIDEO HOE GOING BACK TO RAP VIDEOS....LMAOOOO! SHE WACK...I DIDN'T SEE HER NELLY'S VIDEO! SHE MUST HAVE BEEN GIVING HEAD IN THE BACK SOMEWHERE, CUZ THAT VIDEO WAS A HOT NASTY MESS!!!!
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    Bey that‘s not Amber shoulder..lol

    PlainJane74
    There is a difference between being broke and having a tax debt people!!! This "article" mentioned nothing about Rueben and his wife being homeless or hungry. And if some of y'all wasn't claiming Punkin's kids illegally on your taxes y'all would owe Uncle Sam too!!

    And another thing MTO.....I am an avid, faithful MSNBC veiwer and MSNBC.com reader.....there has been no such article recently about Rueben being broke. If so, it was long ago when his "God-Father" was stealing from him.....and that would make you late, yet again, with the scoop. (and before any of you get to poppin off at the mouth, I use MTO as a "for entertainment purposes only" read.....this is pure tabloid!!!)
     

    iCanMakeiTJuicy4Ya
    wow. thats funny..i didnt even know he was RICH to begin with
     

    iCanMakeiTJuicy4Ya
    lol @ Foxy90210..EXACTLY!
     

    mypharrell
    wow
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    Siafu
    He better get his ass on Celebrity fit Club or Survivor Island!

    Reuben the weight was coming off fine and now you blowing back up! Get it together bro!
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    papamurf
    I heard about this like 4 days ago late ass MTO.

    His manager has already come out and said that Rueben is in good fanancial shape, and can, and will pay what he owes.

    Now his manager could have been lying to save face, but we'll see.
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    papamurf...you are NOT the father!!!

    Bozo4Boris
    I am sure he was aware of his financial state when they decided to have that lavish, expensive wedding. Poor money management. Call Susy Orman or the dude from 'Mad Money'.
     

    bew-t
    A lot of girls love Ruben - Why?
     

    seattlslim
    strap a mattress to her back for the easy lay
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    Dreayonn
    That's terrible. Hopefully he can beat this even if that means hoeing out his wife.
     

    2FACE
    Homegirl needs to hit the corner ASAP


    ~ 2face.
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    uhhno
    ROFLMA[SPAM]OO @ Foxy90210.
    that comment just made me choke. LMAO!
     

    Selector
    Again - SMDH
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    La secousse de Ma Tête Fichue – French
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    Excuse me while I light my spliff

    plug
    damn u people get a little money, and somehow feel that u don't have to pay Mr.Sam don't yall know that he don't play. he goann get his. ok
     

    SouthernGul
    You got to pay your taxes.
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    And what?

    MzJSUFan
    Tax debt or broke, it doesn't matter. The tax debt CAN make one broke! Reuben need to get back to work, it's not like what he has dropped in the past has really just done so well either!
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    HotChocolate07
    Damn baby boy hire a financial advisor or somethin you slippin....AND GET BACK TO WORK
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    stayoutmybusiness
    oh well..Ruben need to put out some new music
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    Carmel908
    Damn he dont knw how to buget or get a accountant to tell him where his money was going. He is not focused.
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    dondi
    Ruben need to get in some black plays...and make him some money...he can get in them 'momma I done burnt the chicken' type plays...he can also do a real nice gospel album...I don't think he gonna make his money in adult contemporary music....for some reason the public doesn't buy him in that market
     

    Iced_Out_Bart
    Dammit rubin
     

    Msminglegirl
    LOL...MTO know they be making up some stories...
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    keely-jai
    i bet that tip drill h0e is PISSED that she did all that "hard work" for nothing!!! lmao
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    JERSEYPEACH
    UMM...FYI... SHE WASN'T A VIDEO CHIC...SHE WAS A FLIGHT ATTENDANT.. SO STOP WITH THE LAME JOKES ABOUT HER... SOME OF YALL LAMES CHIX NEVA LEFT YA HOME STATE...
     

    Lion-S
    he's much too talented to be broke
    i'm sure he has no problem booking shows
    some people just don't seem to like to pay taxes
    i don't play with the irs
    they r goons 4 real!!!
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    Skipswife
    Wow!! That is sad to see when people make songs out of "foolishness" and pure talent takes a fall.
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    OBAMA For PRESIDENT!!

    yeahright3030
    Them taxes will eat your azz. Ask Wesley Snipes.
     

    TDR25
    You hate to hear stuff like this because it's sad. It just makes you come to the realization that in most cases, celebrities are just like us and have to pay taxes and bills...and sometimes they struggle to do so.
     

    12envy
    First of all!i heard she was a video chick!2nd a smart dude with a phat career and money should'nt be trying to turn a stank to a house wifey!I know we aint seen ruben with too many chick's!But don't go marrying the first one who lead you on!I f he did'nt f his money up she sho would have.REAL TALK!
     

    thelockhavenbrothers
    Why do you all like to kick people when their down and out, it could easily happen to any of you. Especially if your African American. Don't forgot, his family robbed him of a lot of his money and also he stills has his voice which they can never take from him so he really hasn't lost everything. He still has his gift...people wake up because the federal government is just targeting another successful young black person. His talent is worth way more than a measly $200,000. You can easily make it back Rueben as long as you keep that in mind. It amazes me at how much we as black people are like crabs in a barrel. We love to make fun of each other and crack jokes about situations that are very painful for anyone. We really need to grow up and start supporting each other more! When that happens, we can begin to benefit from giving to one another by getting back more than any of us could ever imagine...and I am not talking about money.
     

    focus
    Hopefully Ruben can make a comeback. Only Kelly Clarkson has been the most sucessful AI contestant. Ruben needs to find an audience. I don't see Ruben having any longevity in the music business. Some people can sing in talent shows but it takes a whole lot more to remain steady in the music industry.

    He was new with money and obviously didn't have the right people working for him.

    He surely shouldn't have had such a lavish wedding being in that debt though.
     

    msamazing
    MTO how yall know thatgirl was in tip drill video, her face doesn't look familiar!!!!!
     

    takeitorleaveit
    That is just like that video he did where he pretended to have nothing! Art imitating life! The IRS is serious about theirs! Wonder if she knew about it before marrying him.
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    DavinePuddin
    ha ha ha a video chick??? so that was a set up when she took her little neice to get his autograph in walmart??? just looking like avarage pretty not in industry gal??
     

    DavinePuddin
    question what do tip drilling mean??? i am outta the loop
     

    onice
    I feel bad for him.. but I can never understand how paid celebs owe the IRS .... wow, wow wow
     

    strawcream
    His mother use to be all up in his business...I'm surprise she approved of him being with her...Dancing in videos and all that I thought Ruben was so super down south church goer....Yall remember Oprah when that woman came on the show she was all dressed up for Rueben and all around the time he won American Idol...

    Rueben mother stood up and say oh no he is not ready for a relationship...

    WOW...
     

    Phresh_Alternative
    wow
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    TeaTyme
    I wish Rueben and his new wife all the best. He seems like a good guy, and he can SANG, he just needs the right people around him. Godspeed.
     

    freaksonmyspace
    y do people think ur broke because u didn't pay ur taxes? I probably have $10,000 in tickets....I have the money, I'm just not paying the damn tickets
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    moenae
    big ups to Ruben!! And Conratz on your wedding!! ruben he'll be fine he's a crooner crooner's always make It!
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    FendiFiend
    Y'all aren't right for that caption, MTO.

    I guess Clive Davis got all of Big Rube's loot. Maybe his wife will bend over and let Clive pop it one time so Reuben can get a few ends. A dook shoot is a dook shoot to most of these dudes.
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    Keep wishing, hoping & praying.

    khetkhel4
    Not my R e uuuuu ben

    http://www.bedtimeangels.net
     

    Black_heart
    That's sad. Seems like when he catches a break, something hits him in the face again. Stay Rub...
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    Black_heart
    *Stay up
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    thepeopleschamp
    Damn big Reub. That's jacked. But if she selling, i'm buying! Remember; (IT AINT TRICKIN IF YOU GIT IT!!!)
     


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