happy birthday jay-z. rest in peace pimp c

Today marks Jay-Z's 40th birthday and the 2 year anniversary of Pimp C's death. It's a bittersweet day but either way, I pay my respects to two hip hop heavyweights. UGK 4 Life.

what's sexy?

Everyone has their own opinion on what being sexy is but a lot of opinions are based solely on outer appearance. Beauty is only skin deep and for me to really consider a person sexy, they have to have more than just looks going for them. Here's my picks for the 6 (couldn't do 5. I hate odd numbers) sexiest people in the world and why. (no particular order).

1. Vashtie Kola. She's the epitome of a cool chick to me. She's fun, super cute, and she truly lives up to her nickname "Downtown's Sweetheart." For a while I only knew her as "Pharrell's girlfriend" but after doing my research and peeping her blog, I now see Ms. Vashtie is so much more than that. She's a director (think music: Kid Cudi, Justin Bieber, Solange, etc.) a designer, artist, party promoter, and the list goes on. She's funny and has her own style, which I love. She's more than just a pretty face and her "I'mma do me" attitude is what makes her sexy.

2. Kid Cudi. He's sexy for a number of reasons. The main reason being that he's not trying to be something he's not. He's not trying to be a gangsta, he's not trying to be a ladies' man, he's just being Scott. The self-proclaimed "Man on the Moon," is a jokester, a dork, and a creative mind all wrapped in gorgeous packaging. Cudi thinks outside the box and doesn't stay in the narrow lane that rap has paved. He's not afraid to experiment with different sounds, not afraid to rock his skinny jeans and chucks, and not afraid to be his true cheeseburger, weed loving self. And any man who can hop on stage dressed like Max from "Where the Wild Things Are" in a wolf costume and rock out is fucking hot to me.

3. Alicia Keys. Yes, my idol is drop dead gorgeous and has a kick ass body but she's also fun and she's extremely talented. She's an amazing singer, writer, musician but also a philanthropist, which is probably what I admire most about her. She's the co-founder of the non-profit organization, Keep a Child Alive, which helps provide medicine to families with HIV and AIDS in Africa. She's done so many concerts and traveled so many places trying to raise awareness about AIDS and poverity in Africa. She's used her fame to help others and to garner attention for important topics. She's selfless and I think that's beautiful.

4. Trey Songz. Everyone knows I love dude like hell but I'm not only attracted to Trey because he's fine as all get out. This country boy is intelligent, a go-getter and he's inspirational. His skills as an artist amaze me sometimes. He's not afraid to be silly (have you seen this idiot dancing like Diddy on Youtube?) and a man with a sense of humor is extremely sexy. But the day he went in on Sandra Rose on twitter for the shit she was saying about him, was the day I knew he had my heart. He's a clown and the fact that he can make a woman's panties wet with just a look is pretty damn sexy too.

5. Omahyra Mota. Hmmm...where do I begin? Chick is straight bad ass and I would do her any day of the damn week. Yes, she's a high fashion model but she's not your average. She's a cigarette smoking, tattoo donning Dominican mami, who could probably kick any woman or man's ass. Majority of the photoshoots she does are edgy and sometimes a bit scary but in her case, scary is sexy. She's beautiful and I love her "fuck the world" attitude. She doesn't care if you don't like her and she does her own thing. That's hot.

6. Common. Amazing rapper, talented actor, adoring father, beautiful soul. Even though Common is physically attractive, his mind is what captivates me. He's so deep and is such an intellectual and that's a turn on. I feel he's a man that can stimulate your mind, body, and soul completely and have you following him around like a lost puppy. He's also part of the "Knowing Is Beautiful" movement, which supports HIV/AIDS awareness. But this conscious rapper isn't just all work and no play. Common is an avid basketball player, and a good one I hear, and can be seen on plenty blogs taking his daughter out for some daddy/daughter time and frolicking along beaches with girlfriend, Serena Williams. Gotta love that man.

new dj khaled.

Here's the video for Khaled's "Fed Up" featuring the all star line up of Usher, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, and Drake. I love it. I think everybody killed their verse but I was sooo open for Jeezy. Love him. Could've done without the scene with Khaled in the beginning but he's always trying to tell a story behind shit so eh.

tatted up.

Yeah, after two set backs, I finally went and got tatted. I'm very happy with the outcome. I got them done in one sitting, no breaks, no flinching, no crying; I took it like a straight G. My bestie's boyfriend bought me a bottle of Grey Goose the day before just in case I needed it. That was sweet considering me and dude hadn't even met yet but I don't drink anymore. I felt kinda bad for not partaking in the drinking session. Whoops.

Anywho, on the left wrist is the Chinese symbol for PEACE and my dad's bday(9.3.55) and on the right wrist is the symbol for PROSPERITY and my mom's bday(10.26.62). They have meanings behind it but I'll tell you that another time. If you're thinking about getting tatted on the wrists, be prepared because it does hurt. I take pain well but even I was surprised at how sensitive that area is. Damn those veins! The shading is supposed to be the worst part but it wasn't that bad. It just sucked because he had to go over it like twice and I'm sitting there like "Umm...okay dude..you can move on now..." But it was well worth the pain. I showed my parents this morning and they liked it. My brother knew I was getting them but didn't realize I had their birthdays on it last night because he was too high. Dumb ass.

random rant of the week

-Will everyone please shut the hell up about Tiger Woods? We all make mistakes and he was just another person to get caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He's dumb, end of story.

-Is it bad I'm thinking about my ex? I mean, I want to say its because I just broke up with Captain Asshole but I've been thinking about him for a minute now. I miss him, I miss us. I kind of wish I could go back in time...

-Why is Vybz Kartel so bomb? I'm not West Indian but all my best friends are and they got me into it. I LOVE Vybz Kartel. Hurt as hell in the face but he's the shit.

-I got it bad for Rashard Lewis. I tried to fight the love, but I can't. He is soooooooooo gorgeous and he can ball like nobody's business. So glad to see he's playing like he used to. And I called his saynow the other morning and I definitely think he picked it up...like...not a machine but the man himself. I hung up with the quickness lmao I love you, Ice-O ;)

-So mad I missed the Victoria's Secret Fashion show. I hope one of these blogs cover what happened so I can get the scoop.

new jeremih.

One of my favorites off the album. Interesting video.

50 on Tyra.

I've made it pretty clear that I'm not a fan of 50 Cent anymore. The whole beef shit he does is just super annoying and even though I can understand him retaliating against someone who disrespects him or him defending his boys, I'm over it. Don't really listen to his music anymore (Get Rich or Die Tryin is still my shit though. Best 50) but I have to admit, as a person, I like him. This interview he did on the Tyra Show was fun, playful, and light. He kept me entertained and interested the whole time. He was funny and witty and I like that side of 50. And I like the fact that he's actually a businessman. The cologne, the book, the movies, the music, the record label; this man is about his money and I can respect that. Peep him on the Tyra Show below.