| honeydip211 |
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firstt |
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| VinCee |
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Must be some good P to get Common tied down. |
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Cry Havoc!! And let slip the dogs of WAR |
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| VinCee |
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Must be some good P to get Common tied down. |
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Cry Havoc!! And let slip the dogs of WAR |
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| GeorgiaBlack |
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Damm baby don't marry that red mofo, come get some chocolate. I'm sitting in the dark for 2 mins till I get over this. |
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| JeanGrey |
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I think they would make a WONDERFUL couple~! I hope its true..Common is sexy..even though im not feeling the beard! I saw him at A raisin in the sun on broadway..hes amazing looking!
Good for Serena! and for Him! |
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The Day of the Geechie is Over |
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| JASZNJULZ |
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wooooow top 10 and i refuse to believe this lol |
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myspace.com/jameshia916 |
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| Imauriis_Mom |
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If its tru, Congrats to both of them!! |
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`*`*`*`Not Lookin For Ur Approval`*`*`*` |
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| MISSHIPS |
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I HEARD THEY GOT MARRIED ALREADY |
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brooklyn we go harrrdd... |
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| MISSHIPS |
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U KNOW I ALWAYS THOUGHT HE AND ALICIA KEYZ HAD SOMETHING GOING ON.. GUES I WAS WRONG |
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brooklyn we go harrrdd... |
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| Selector |
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Look it down |
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Excuse me while I light my spliff |
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| MisterMC |
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DIDN'T KNOW THEY WRE TOGETHER |
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1st single ‘Obsessed"now! Album Aug |
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LOCK, LMAO |
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Excuse me while I light my spliff |
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| mstosha37086 |
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That would be a good look! |
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Army Beauty |
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| Lion-S |
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i like them as a couple...good look 4 both |
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http://www.youtube.com/liondashs |
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| StepOff |
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Nooooo, I i have crush on common. :( |
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HATER FREE |
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| dimedive26 |
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Say it aint sooo! |
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www.myspace.com/haitiancandy26 |
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| mocash |
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Nice Looking Couple!!
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95% Off Jewelry- www.Ice4u.net |
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| colly |
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hope it's true.love me some serena and common is cool.they would make some nice lookin children. |
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your mama‘s best friend |
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| IGOTDATT |
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i think they look cute!! KID TIME!! |
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DONT STOP TILL YOU GOT IT |
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| Calliyah |
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THATS BRUUDAFUL |
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Do you Sometimes feel less than fresh :) |
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| MRBITCHES |
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WHAT! THEY JUST STARTED DATIN LYKE WHERE DO YALL COME UP WIT THESE THINGZ AND THE MEDIA NEEDZ A LYFE! IF THESE STARZ AINT GETTIN PREGNANT, THEN THEY GETTIN MARRIED!!
I THINK YALL SHOULD JUST MIND YA OWN BIZZNESS, AN LET THESE PEOPLE BREATHE |
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Itz 2009, Happy New Year!!!! |
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| PRESICE3 |
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THAT BOOTY MUST BE MAGICAL TO GET ENGAGED THIS QUICK
LISTEN TO MY MUSIC!!!!!
MYSPACE.COM/PRESICEHIGHRISKENT
MYSPACE.COM/PRESICEHIGHRISKENT
MYSPACE.COM/PRESICEHIGHRISKENT
MYSPACE.COM/PRESICEHIGHRISKENT |
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MYSPACE.COM/PRESICEHRE |
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| CayennePeppa504 |
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Although this is just a rumor. I like the thought of that. They are a nice couple. |
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| vibrantvirgo |
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Didnt see that coming. |
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STAY SUCKA FREE! |
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| CayennePeppa504 |
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Oh I forgot.....Go head on, Serena girl, with ya bad self[SPAM]!!!!! |
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| AngelaRashawn |
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Handle it Bro. Secure that Anchor baby...Boy you know she paid? Get Money Ah whatcha say...Get Money! |
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www.myspace.com/angelarashawn |
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| donthateonthegreat |
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Good for them... |
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Pink hair don‘t care!! |
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| ebonieladi |
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If It's True, That's Great. They Make A Beautiful Couple. They Really Compliment Each Other. |
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| pecan300 |
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THAT'S WHAT'S UP |
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myspace.com/derrick_1108...so get at me |
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| 357Maggie |
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I like them as a couple. I hope this is true! |
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I post & move on. unless you R an Idiot |
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| WhiteManLover |
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That's gonna be a big leg -big head baby. She's gonna have it bad if the baby comes out head or feet 1st. but that will be good for them i just remember the old song
1st come love, then comes marriage then comes Serena with baby carriage. Maybe that's just my house |
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IM ON BABY # 2 |
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| stayoutmybusiness |
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congratz to them |
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Jealousy Keeps The Hataz Talking |
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| MarSweeta |
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I would be glad if he can make her happy... she is just sooooo buffed. Just dont know about it.... |
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A fool is a hard day‘s work!!! |
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| Superwoman |
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That would be nice. |
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Queen Tiye of Egypt (avatar) |
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| Dimpz |
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Dat would B goOd 4 Him...Damn i mean them |
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myspace.com/jerseyzprobl3mchild = Ya Boi |
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| gmiller0525 |
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That's nice.....real,real nice! |
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| JustTheFactsMam |
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I like them as a couple. |
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LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| JusEvil |
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She betta say yes - sh!t if he proposed to me id def say yes - the man is FOINEEEEE-ah wishful thinking - Hey COMMON with yo SEXY ass!! |
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I keeps it GULLY Bitch |
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| JustTheFactsMam |
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Oh yeaa! I see Common gettin' is work-out on! Lookin' real good there buddy! Serena is a positive influence on that body boy! :-) |
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LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| DannyDan |
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yeaaaaa! you know he gonna marry her cause his music career has ended and acting i aiiiight! so her gonna pound that serena booty for support! |
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www.myspace.com/danman718 |
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| MsVlicious |
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CONGRATULATION IF IT'S TRUE..... |
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Baton Rouge Finest.... |
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| eyajr2a |
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My friends said they had hot kiss video at free interracial dating site named **Mix edCUPID . c O M which is the good place for 18+ singles from each race. There where love is color blind |
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| Didjaseememama |
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Damn I love Common, and I usually don't go for red boys... |
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I SKEE-WEE HARD IN MY COMBAT BOOTS!!! |
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| gumbo |
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He's a luck dude... Serena is in my top 3 |
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| MsTisha |
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I DO NOT BELIEVEIT! THEY JUST RECENTLY STARTED DATING. THAT IS JUST WAY TOO FAST. EITHER A COUPLE IS "EXPECTING A BABY" OR "GETTING MARRIED". MTO HAS TO MAKE THE HEADLINE ONE OF THE TWO.. LMAO |
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I am who I be.... |
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| HauteCoutureDiva |
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Say what?! Dang. |
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| PrettyBoi |
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common has chicken legs. lol. i doubt very seriously that theyre engaged. they probably just dating--hell probably just fukking. you gossip people always tryna marry somebody off. lol. |
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www.myspace.com/bayareab0ii |
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| TexasGlamourChic |
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Well if they do decide to marry good for them, at least MTO didn't make her pregnant so Im suprised. |
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| mzarrogance |
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he is sexy. |
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| big_juicy |
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well at least he's got a real woman, not some trophy that he can just bang. serena has more than a little something going for herself besides her relationship with. his mom is a strong and successful woman and i guess he wanted one just like her. plus she and he are in great shape so i know the sex is good. she's a lucky lady |
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"Todo lo que brilla no es oro" |
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| phenomenal_women |
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father god no I was suppose to marry common |
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EVERYTHING IS BETTER IN CHOCOLATE |
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| 2SEXXY |
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I LOVE COMMON..AND SERENA LOOKS NICE...THEY BOTH LOOK GREAT! |
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| Dolemite2000 |
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Serena aint marrying Common no such a damn lie.
Whoever Serena marry, she better have an ironclad prenup because the girl is loaded.
Common's bama ass aint even in Serena's league. To begin with, he aint got shiit. The only song that ever made paydirt on BillBoard was the track that featured Badu as his popoff in the video. If it were not for that Denzel drug movie, Common's ass would be picking up cans right now for cash. |
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Rise Mutha Fukka Rise |
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| SnoozeAlarm |
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At least Serena will have a HUSBAND instead aof a 3rd Baby Daddy. |
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| Phortyo |
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@ Dolemite STFU... Common 1st off is from a major city,(Chicago) not a bama as you call it.
Check his creds. this ni gg a got loot, unlike yo broke a$$
Now that's off my chest... Common got a Dime, She's a Dark-Butt, but she's a Dime |
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Lick My Swagger... It‘s Drippin!!! |
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| DrDoom48 |
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Legalizing Gay Marriage is one thing, but legalizing beastiality is quite another. When did common develop a taste for she gorillas? |
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| Blackdiamondz |
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I think they make a nice couple, congrats serena and common |
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| Kandiladi |
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Good for them. At least they are happy together |
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Guess What? I Don‘t Give A Fu*k! L |
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| darealwifey |
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I love them as a couple. I think they upgrade each other, and Common is FINE! Gone, Serena! LOL |
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| hotamale |
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Nice. Hope so. But there is something strange about common. And of course here we go with everybody, including black people bashing dark skinned black women. |
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White Hot !! |
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| SexyKimmie |
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He is totally fine and down to earth. I think she would be very happy with him. |
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| MsPraline |
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I like them together! Congrats if it's true. |
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And, I approve this message! |
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| jaydbee |
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***siiigh*** I will never see it. He's so fine and manly, and she's so----well, she's just manly. Just kidding. Well, if it IS true, I wish them the best. |
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Analyze YOURSELF first..... |
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| Strawberry-Kiwi |
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WELL HE COULDNT HAVE ME SO I GUESS HE ASKED HER TO MARRY HIM... |
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Undercover...... |
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| ReggieBushGurl87 |
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EWW...He need to be wit me. |
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Augusta‘s Finest |
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| BUTTABABY |
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COMMON IS SEXY (MINUS THE BEARD). I DON'T KNOW WHAT E BADU WAS THINKIN. YOU BETTA GO SERENA. |
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SMH AT SIMPLE MINDED BLOGGERS |
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| FMLive |
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GOod Job Common...She got that work!!! Whattup MTO folk I'm now here and ready to get to work... |
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The new soul: www.myspace.com/fmlive |
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| trueSTARs |
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do da damm thang common. u c dat sista has a fit body. ur kids will be supa scientific athelets. word. |
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| TASTYCAKES2 |
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They make one of the most BEAUTIFUL COUPLES around for many reasons. Firstly, he is A REAL MAN for marrying a BLACK WOMAN. And she seems so sweet but strong and she is confident in what she does. I have THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR ANY MAN THAT CAN SEE BEAUTY IN THE BLACK PRINCESSES OF THE WORLD and doesn't sell-out like some of these down-low punks who marry white girls so they get an imaginary spine!! I hate Black men who date strictly outside of their race because of their inferiority complexes. |
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| getreal01 |
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We all know that this is all about MONEY. Well for him anyway. Serena's account is tight i am sure. |
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Michelle Obama my hero!!! |
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| navygold2002 |
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if you like receiving free gifts checkout my website watch the video and if you have any questions email me navygold2002@aol.com.this is my website dailygifts.makemoneywithfreebies.com. check out the site and lets get this money together.be ez holla |
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dailygifts.makemoneywithfreebies.com |
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| BUTTABABY |
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THAT'S A GOOD HAIRSTYLE FOR HER EVEN THOUGH IT LOOKS LIKE SHE JUST ROLLED OUT OF BED THAT DAY. IT REMINDS ME OF DEELISHIS HAIR. |
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SMH AT SIMPLE MINDED BLOGGERS |
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| delmar59 |
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Common is looking kinda fat in the upper body. |
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holding hands and kickin‘ cans |
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| TexasGlamourChic |
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Dolemite2000 Flag post
Serena aint marrying Common no such a damn lie.
Whoever Serena marry, she better have an ironclad prenup because the girl is loaded.
Common's bama ass aint even in Serena's league. To begin with, he aint got shiit. The only song that ever made paydirt on BillBoard was the track that featured Badu as his popoff in the video. If it were not for that Denzel drug movie, Common's ass would be picking up cans right now for cash.
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In the words of Jigga "Do you even listen to music or just skim right thru it???"
Common happens to be one of the very few talented mc's we have left in the game. Im guessing you weren't feeling "The Corner" or "Testify"?? You sound like an idiot, real talk. I guess if a nicca aint talkin bout knockin down chickenheads, slangin work, or shooting up someone's child it's not considered real hip hop?!? What are you like 12 yrs old? People with a mentality like yours is the reason why we as black people will never ever get the BIG picture. No wonder white people make fun of us, you're stupid, log off and go read a book with your dumb a$$..... |
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AND 4 ERBODY WHO KEEPS SAYING HE WIT HA 4 MONEY, SERENA IS NOT BAD LOOKIN AND SHE HAS A BANGIN BODY. SHE WAS PREVIOUSLY WITH A GUY WHO I NEVER HEARD OF. AND LOOK AT COMMONS ARMS! HE CUTE TOO. I WOULD GO SEE A MOVIE JUST BC HE'S IN IT. |
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SMH AT SIMPLE MINDED BLOGGERS |
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| bew-t |
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Well since he's gay, this is the closest thing to a man... |
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| kimpeach |
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I like them together and I am glad to see Common moved on (after Erykah). |
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| ReeshyFBaby |
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Don't do it Common... please |
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| CASEY |
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i think they make a nice couple and they look good together...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1okaPMDtI9U |
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~My status is changing~ |
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| BrooklynLatina |
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I dont know but Common never did it for me. I dont find him attractive at all.
And if this is true, I wish them well. He seems to be a good man, and Serena is phenomenal. Match, point, game! |
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Ignore the insignificant antagonizers |
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| Brand-E |
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good for them |
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http://twitter.com/bonjourBEE |
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| MrsRLH2nd |
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Good for them - IF, it is not a RUMOR.
Y'all know MTO don't give the FULL story. They give half a** stories. Some take it and run with it. LMAO. |
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Black Unity /Black Pride |
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| richchick |
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Cute couple if she admits it now... |
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Wisdom is FREE..just ask GOD for it! |
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| liquid_isis |
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I hope this is true. Have any of you seen Venus on the cover of a sports magazine lately? I was in the supermarket and she was on the cover of some magazine in her tennis gear looking FLAWLESS, from head to toe! |
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KB‘S GAL |
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| liquid_isis |
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MTO your title doesn't really makes sense to me. I keep reading it over and over. It seems like you are saying common asking serena is it alright for him to get married , like thats his mama. |
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KB‘S GAL |
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| boipussy |
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dont do it Serena...he just want ya cash, cause if ya was a broke dark skinned chick he wouldnt be havin it!!!! |
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| JaeCe |
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Yeah o.k MTO here we go again...we'll be hearing about this one all summer. Actually...if the "usual" spies can't confirm this then there is a possibilty it could be true! |
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No City Has Swagger Like US!! |
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| theblackbarbi |
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Shes a sista wit some color...he's fine as hell black man wit some sense...they will make a great couple |
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| MySWAGGisPRICELESS |
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Cute... |
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| fcukrehab |
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they look cute together |
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| Lexia |
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I need more proof MTO...But if so, congrats to them... |
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Actions have consequences... |
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| JEUCE |
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congrats to them |
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opinions r like @$$holes, errbody got 1 |
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| ifekat |
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I'm glad she decided to come back home to the brothers.
I hope it's true...Good for them |
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RESIDENT EVIL |
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| sharies12 |
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CONGRATS!! |
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I‘m so REAL it scares ME!! |
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| BigBootyBoy_Fan |
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(THROWING HIPPO FEED TO THE GROUND)
YI YI YI YIIII YIIIII !!!
HERE HUNGRY HIPPO
YI YI YIIII YIIIII YIIIII !!!
HERE HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPO
SHARIES IF YOU SEE SPOONISHA PLEASE FEED IT FOR ME. |
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RUNAWAY BRIDE |
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| MsBrownskin |
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Congrats
Very nice couple...They will have beautiful kids |
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| Dis_Ya_Gurl08 |
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HERE WE GO AGAIN. MTO THIS IS NOT A RUMOR. YALL MAKING SH*T UP SO YEAH AFTER TODAY IT WILL BE A RUMOR. YALL KNOWN FOR STARTING SH*T. |
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OBAMA YALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| chace |
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Congrats but this probably ain't true anyways. |
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| spraggaswifey |
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what "usual spies" mto?....serena looks cute here...i don't believe this story tho..
bigbooty one
go suck yuh granny dry...no badda mi with dis monkey business...mi nah kno yuh pu*syhole...
i kno...somebody pass yuh purse so yuh can get coconut and bust mi upside mi head...mi smell like curry chicken and rice and peas...blah blah blah.... |
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Tried To Play Str8..Yur Whole Style Bent |
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| MSTEXAZ |
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GOOD FOR THEM COMMON IS FYNE!!! |
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myspace.com/mstexaz |
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| BigBootyBoy_Fan |
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SPRAGGASTRANNY GO TAKE YOUR MONKEY TALK TO THE JUNGLE
NOBODY WANNA HEAR HOW JAMAICANS LOVE TO SUCK MOMMAS WITH A STRAW
KNOCK KNOCK
WHOS THERE
SPRAGGANOBODY
WHO?
SPRAGGAKISSASS
WHO?
SPRAGGALICKLINKDICK
WHO?
SPRAGGAALWAYSUPINSOMEBODYBITHNETH
WHO?
SPRAGGASUCKOUTSPPONTHECOW
WHO?
THOUGHT SO |
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RUNAWAY BRIDE |
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| BigBootyBoy_Fan |
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NOW PASS MY PURSE...
NO IM NOT TAKING NOTHING OUT
YES IMMA KNOCK ANOTHER ISLAND MONKEY UPSIDE THE HEAD WID IT
OKAYYYY KAAAAAY KAAAAAY |
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RUNAWAY BRIDE |
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| Dolemite2000 |
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Ahhh...I see we have 2 wanna be comedians in the House!
@Phortyo...AKA boypussie. I will stay with my policy of not responding to gay black males. Quit downing black sistas on your posts and get some knowledge. Portyo...how you doin?
@TexasGlamourChic...I have one demand from you...POST A PIC BIITCH. We all could use a good laugh. |
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Rise Mutha Fukka Rise |
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| BigBootyBoy_Fan |
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THANKS FOR TELLING US WHAT YA SMELL LIKE
NOT LIKE WE WANTED TO KNOW
SPRAGGAFRENZ |
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RUNAWAY BRIDE |
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| BigBootyBoy_Fan |
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GO EAT RAW ACKEE AND SHUT YA NOSEY TRAP |
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RUNAWAY BRIDE |
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| spraggaswifey |
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dang yo...do yuh sleep on here?...yuh answered in lightening speed...
tranny?..lol..yuh are truly a head case...spraggafrenz...lol... |
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Tried To Play Str8..Yur Whole Style Bent |
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| BigBootyBoy_Fan |
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YA KNOW YA LOVE IT SPRAGGA DONT FRONT
OR YOU WOULDNT DIP IN |
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RUNAWAY BRIDE |
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| spraggaswifey |
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luv it?...that's pushing it....
spraggafrenz...lol...that was cute...
be easy..... |
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Tried To Play Str8..Yur Whole Style Bent |
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| cuban8 |
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if this is factual i hope she Puts It on IM |
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cuban8 //INTERNATIONAL BEEATCHH!! |
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| BigBootyBoy_Fan |
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GET TO THE PART WHERE YOU SAY
"BLESS UP" AND THINK YOU JUST KILLED IT. |
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RUNAWAY BRIDE |
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| cuban8 |
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yall funny azz hell..lololl |
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cuban8 //INTERNATIONAL BEEATCHH!! |
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| BigBootyBoy_Fan |
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I GOT MY HAIR AND NAILS DID AND LOOKING FABULOUS
GOT MY PICNIC BASKET READY TO GO SEE MY MAN
JRLINK IN JAIL
OH ALMOST FORGOT THE SMALL CONDOMS FOR ME. HES THE BOTTOM. |
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RUNAWAY BRIDE |
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| capricorn44 |
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they are not getting married |
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| butterflyezeyez |
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cute couple |
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www.myspace.com/butterflyezeyez |
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| Divaproud |
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congratulations... Common is fine I dont blame her. |
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www.myspace.com/divaproud |
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| muddas05 |
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Woo Hoo!!!!Nas On Track For Fifth No. 1 Album in the COUNTRY
Nas' new Def Jam album may not have a title, but it will have a home at No. 1 on The Billboard 200. The veteran rapper is on course to notch his fifth topper on the big chart, as he leads Nielsen SoundScan's Friday Building chart with 113,000 copies.
That total represents un-weighted sales at nine leading music merchants, through close of business Thursday. Those accounts -- Trans World Entertainment, Apple, Best Buy, Circuit City, Borders, Starbucks, Target, Anderson Merchandisers and Handleman Co. -- account for about 80% of the U.S. album market. Anderson now services all Wal-Mart stores.
Seated in a quiet corner of New York restaurant the Spotted Pig, Nas is drinking a glass of rosé. He's dressed comfortably in jeans, Velcro-fastened sneakers and a white T-shirt with a poster from Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier's "Thrilla in Manilla" fight. His black Rolls Royce is parked outside and he's awaiting a few cigars from his driver.
In here, the noise surrounding his new Def Jam album, formerly known as "N*gger," has faded, but Nas is still happy to discuss the grand implications of it all. In the past nine months, the veteran has proved masterful at wagging the dog. Since last October, when Nas first announced his intentions for the album title, he's drawn all kinds of responses: ire from African-American activist the Rev. Al Sharpton, but support from Def Jam chairman/CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid. Then after retail distributors, which neither Def Jam nor Nas would identify, claimed they wouldn't carry an album called "N*gger," Nas rechristened it as an untitled project, starting yet another round of debate on popular hip-hop sites like nahright.com.
As the record nears its July 15 release, Nas is the first to admit he's not a one-man show. Def Jam, a unit of publicly traded company Vivendi, has to market this hot-button album while maintaining its market share, which begs the question: How do a corporation and an artist balance creative integrity with the bottom line? "If I was the one watching all this [EXPLETIVE] happen, I would want to see me ride to the end," says Nas, who promises that the album's incendiary commentary on race relations remains. "Except a lot of so-called black leaders were using my album as a platform for themselves. I would have been fighting not to get the 'N*gger' album out but to express myself, and that's not the fight I wanted. This album is about me and how I feel as a black man."
Aside from the new name, or lack thereof, Nas' subject matter is rare. Especially in contemporary commercial hip-hop, which sells everything from mobile phones to fast food, and the three hip-hop songs atop Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart—Plies' "Bust It Baby Part 2" and Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" and "A Milli"—focus on sex and braggadocio. However, Nas says he recorded the album with a balance of education and entertainment in mind.
"I didn't want to 'n*gger' my audience to death," he says. "So 'Be a N*gger Too,' which I recently released a video for, isn't on the album. It didn't fit. The entire record deals with the concept, but every song couldn't be 'n*gger.' I had to pace myself."
The album includes production and features from Cool & Dre, Green Lantern, Mark Ronson, Polow Da Don, Busta Rhymes, Keri Hilson, Chris Brown and Stargate. Throughout, Nas finds creative ways to address his chosen subject matter. On the Rhymes-featuring "Fried Chicken," Nas uses a woman as a metaphor for soul food and black people's attraction to deadly eating habits. ("Mrs. Fried Chicken/fly vixen/give me heart disease but still I need you in my kitchen," he raps.)
On "N.*.G.G.E.R. (The Slave & the Master)," the MC nods to his hit "I Can," where he runs down the historic inventions of the African Diaspora, amid describing the bittersweet calling cards of low-income life like "schools with outdated books." First single "Hero," featuring Hilson, boasts anthemic synthesizers, a tuba, running keys and a swelling chorus as Nas explains why he changed the album title. Key lyric: "I'm hog-tied on the corporate side blocking y'all from going in stores and buying it/at first L.A. and Doug Morris was riding with it/but Newsweek articles startled bigwigs and asked Nas, why is you trying it?"
Back at the Spotted Pig, Nas has lit one of the cigars and is musing that he doesn't need to market himself like other artists. And he may be correct.
During his 14-year career, the MC has had only six top 10 singles on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but four of his albums—"It Was Written," "The Firm—The Album," "I Am" and "Hip-Hop Is Dead"—debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. And despite a nearly nine-month publicity binge, none of the leaked singles from the new project have charted.
According to Nas, it's because he can "do [Nielsen] SoundScan numbers like everyone else" without following the usual promotional pattern. While his highest-selling album to date is 1996's "It Was Written" at 2.5 million copies, according to SoundScan, perhaps his Muhammad Ali T-shirt boasting the phrase "The Greatest," and/or that rosé, is getting Nas riled up. Or maybe after more than a decade in hip-hop, he's just being honest.
"From Jay-Z to 50 Cent to Kanye [West], I've been around longer than all of them and I don't need any of their marketing," Nas says. "The people are my marketing, and that puts me in a class by myself." |
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that's beautiful....make it official |
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come on!!!!! That's my baby and Serena you betta treat my man rite!!! Evidently you must be if this story is true..... |
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If ya'll don't know nothing else you need to get that Nas, "N". He is speaking some hot [EXPLETIVE], like always but there is a heavy message that he is delivering. Don't let emm keep you blind..... |
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Love and Happiness to Serena and Common! |
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so im admitting im a haterrrrr, i love me some COMMON...BUT i do wish them the very best |
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I doubt that very seriously since she's been saying over and over that she's concentrating on tennis. She & Venus are saying the same thing. Right now they're married to tennis. |
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Common's been around for a like,what, 14 years or so? This dude aint broke. Just saw him in the movie Wanted with Angelina Jolie. He's doing his thing.
No, the average celeb doesn't have Serena kinda money. They're not walking around getting $8-10mil a year from Nike. When she does get married, I do hope she's legally prepared. |
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Um. I guess...
www.statushandbag.com
Hermes Birkin Bags |
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bigbootyboy_fan likes to lick booty wit doody on the side |
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Yay 4 blaq luv!!
Congrats, if true.... |
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IF HATIN PAID UR BILLZ, R U RICH? |
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| SweetSafiya |
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I must have been sleep, cus I didn't know they were a couple....odd, but I guess I'm happy for them. |
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WITH WHIPCREAM
GET IT RIGHT SNIPER
YOU MISS THE TARGET EVERYTIME DULLSHOOTER
WHERES MOOOOO NISHA? |
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RUNAWAY BRIDE |
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Yeah right. You guys lied about Venus being engaged, you're most likely lying about Serena (especially since Venus admitted she's not engaged and won't be anytime soon on larry king last monday i believe, and serena and common haven't even made it public) Most of your stories are fabricated, even though they're interesting, now stop making up stories and be real. |
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St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |
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that butt is too big for Common to handle, he's like 5'7 |
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dont forget that booty on her |
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| daboss704 |
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this girl can't even complete a tennis match..marriage is not gonna happen between these two...the sex is great but Common has been BADU-ED.... |
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really? |
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I‘M SUCH A FLIRT... |
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| speakerboxxxbby |
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wow..i thought he was w. kerry washington? |
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my son is my WORLD . lil big head self . |
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THESE 2 ARE COOL AND LOOK NICE TOGETHER
ANYWAY I AGREE MR.B1TCHES AND I DONT BELIEVE THIS ONE MTO TRY AGAIN LOL... |
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get that C! |
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OH. Stand up. |
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CUTE COUPLE, HE'S 1 GOOD LOOKiNG MAN |
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DAYUM !!!! WHY COMMON, WHY?????... |
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bigbootyboy likes to suck horse dick with a dildo up his booty |
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bigbootyboy got caught shoplifting at lover's lane tryin to stuff a 14 inch fake dick down his blouse. gay boy you should have stuffed it in your booty since you used to yo uncle's pecker being in there. |
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bigbootyboy likes to play balls with his father's friends. and wompwomp got caught shoplifting cucumbers from the market. hey womp, did you ever get the other one out your dirty snatch? |
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wompwomp tried to kiss bigbootyboy and he vomitted in her mouth. she enjoyed it. wompwomp is out hooking getting her protein shake on. jizz on the rocks. bigbootyboy licks his own booty. |
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bigbootyboy smells like a sweaty penis and cheap cologne. wompwomp smell like hotbooty and hot sauce |
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dismissed smells like raw eggs and like she got banged by her dog, maestro |
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dismissed's head got stuck up bigbooty's booty giving a new meaning to giving head. |
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dismissed vagina is like a roach motel, they check in but they dont check out
wompwomp's vagina is like a mcdonalds, now serving 56 billion
bigbootyboy's booty is like burgerking, have it your way, |
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dismissed= dirty ignorant sh!t mouthed idiot sorry sista eating dick
wompwomp= weak oddball mediocre pussy woman on medication perhaps
bigbootyboy= big idiotic gay boy one & only tranny big ox yardie |
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lmao @ sniper.. i mean... i think she is too brolic for him... i mean who would win a fight?? plus.. i think if alicia n commom were a couple.. that would've seem somewhat believeable and not for nothing he needs a low profile female like moi.. lol let me stop but if they are.. hooray! |
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I didn't know Common was so Diesel. He's looking kinda sexy. Wack the beard. Dat shyt hurts and scratches when you kiss. yikes! |
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The Black Celebrity .com |
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| Dulcinae |
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Whether this rumor true or not at least it's a positive one being married is a beautiful thing so if it's true I wish them both the best |
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Venus is dating a White guy.
Serena is dating Common. Don't know anything about an engagement betweem them, or how reliable this MTO info is, however.
These 2 would make an interesting couple if just for the fact that a Black man would be loving a Black woman. Kinda novel in the entertainment & sports arenas.
Anyway, once again, if an engagement is on, PRE-NUP is the WORD!
Nothing lasts forever. |
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Glad for him now maybe he can get off my damn tv for awhile. Just sayin a little tired of seeing the same people on tv claiming to own it when we know they are just owned by corporate america and that's why they are there. I hope they find true bliss in one another. |
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Somebody shoot that eyajr2a!! Changing thier name, posting the same crap about an interracial website on every single story! Whats up with that person is he or she getting paid or what?? |
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I love Serena.. congrats to her for having one of the most beautiful men in show buisness!! Commone is so down to earth! So glad he's not jumping on the gotta have a "latino," light skinned, white skinned bandwagon! |
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PEACE,FROM THE BAY!
& A GROOVY WEEKEND TO YALL.
CONGRATS COMMON & SERENA.
COME VIBE;
KIN CAMELL@IMEEM.COM
KIN CAMELL(GOOGLE) |
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I can believe it. Common is so random. |
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Someday It'll All Make Sense.
Congrats |
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If this is true, good job Serena; you snagged one of the finest brothas in the game... |
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MOOO NISHA FEED YOUR CALF
ITS STARVING FOR ATTENTION
SNIPER ALL THOSE BULLETS AND YOU STILL COULDNT HIT A FUNNY BULLSEYE
BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
(SPREADING MY CHEEKS AND SENDING SNIPER BACK TO COMEDY SCHOOL)
ASS IN SESSION
HAAAAYYYYY YYYYY |
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SNIPER COULDNT ASS,ASS 'N ATE FROM POINT BLANK RANGE |
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SNIPER YOU SEE THE "S" ON MY BOOTY PROVE VEST
WE DONT CONCIEVE YOU
YOU NEED MORE BULLETS |
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I think he needs to reconsider and buy my ring ;)
For crazy sex advice visit: SexOnTheBeachMag.com
Read about Metrosexuals, get the skinny on SIZE, top things to know before you BED him!! and letters from the JAILHOUSE |
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nooooo
OK, throw em up Common, I'll fight for the woman I love! |
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i am lauging at the leave that red mo fo alone..come over to some chocolate...
shyyyyttttt...you need to remember, rena was engaged to ofae at one time... or should i say a white dude..denouncing the brothers...i guess no one remembers that. common is as about as chocolate as rena is going to get! plu-lease! |
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Serena put that good coochie on him that's what us thick women do we got that good, good, holla at ya girrrrllll!!!!! |
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I'm so damn jealous,but they are a lovely couple. |
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Eat to live ,not live to eat |
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I don't believe it. |
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COme on, people...
COMMON is like 40. How long is he supposed to F around?
I HOPE THIS IS TRUE.
SERENA is Amazon bad. |
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@ Dr.Doom48
I THINK THAT'S VERY IGNORANT OF YOU TO CALL HER A GORILLA! WANT YOU POST YOUR PICTURE?? WHAT MAKES HER LOOK LIKE AN ANIMAL??? |
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haha iz dat common or suge knight. ahah j.k |
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Common is way too sexy for that he/she! |
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LOVE, TRUTH, PEACE, FREEDOM, and JUSTICE |
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Serena you go on ahead and snatch that up. Do you know how many woman want a piece of that. He is the most finest man in the industry. When i look at him i SUFFOCATE. |
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