CLAY CANE // GET YOUR LIFE

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Last year I interviewed the legendary Lil' Kim (yes, I said legend!) for BET.com when she was promoting her stint on Dancing With The Stars. Well, the silicone-implanted diva hung up on me when I carefully asked about plastic surgery. I even gave her the option to not answer, but got the dial tone. Click here for the full story.

I was bombarded with manic fans of the Brooklyn chick who once said, "I used to be afraid of the dick... " (I really consider "Big Mama Thing" to be the "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" of hip-hop songs!) because they felt I disrespected her queen. I was just asking questions that were submitted several times to me. The comments on this site, the BET article and others were hilarious, especially one, which I refused to publish saying, "You could use some skin lightening cream yourself!"

A year later, Kim's biggest fans are giving her the boot because they are concerned about her look in recent photos. They went to Twitter and Kim's current management alleged made racist and homophobic comments to them. Therefore, Kim's #1 fan site is shutting down. Click here for the full scoop.

Like RuPaul says, "If you don't love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else!" Can I get an amen?

Labels: LIL' KIM

Posted by Clay :: 3:48 PM :: 1 comments

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Mo'Nique on The Advocate

Check out my interview with soon-to-be Oscar winner Mo'Nique. In this hilarious interview -- which is even funnier to hear -- Mo' goes off on church homophobes, talks a lesbian crush, the song that is playing when she gets to heaven and much more. It's a pure cackle!

The Gospel According to Mo'Nique

Also, check out the latest episode of Gyantunplugged TV, which can also be viewed via Comcast On Demand for anyone in the Atlanta area.

Labels: Interviews

Posted by Clay :: 12:00 AM :: 1 comments

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Submit Your Questions for Mo'Nique

I'll be interviewing Oscar nominee (soon to be winner!), Mo'Nique, for LGBT press next week. Please submit any questions you have in the comments.

Labels: Interviews

Posted by Clay :: 12:59 PM :: 2 comments

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Miki Howard Talks Gays and the Church

On Monday, legendary R&B singer Miki Howard appeared on BET's The Monique Show. Howard sang (she still has that voice!) and discussed her autobiography, Always Had Shoes. During the interview Howard chatted about coming up in the gospel church.

Then, the "Love Under New Managment" hit maker brought up the gay community as it relates to the church -- and bringing up the late Rev. James Cleveland who was closeted but known to be gay, which is the story for many in the black church. Howard said, "One good thing that I really wanted to talk about in the book is the gay aspect of church that we don't talk about in our community. I grew up in the James Cleveland church and it was really gay." Howard continued, "We didn’t know that people thought that was bad. We didn’t know that outsiders thought that was bad."

Mo'Nique, who has been consistently supportive of the gay community added, "I applaud you for addressing because most times we run from it because, like you said, 'For all our gay brothers and sisters watching please know that you are always welcomed baby. We love you -- the no judgment zone!'"

Big kudos to Miki Howard for bringing up the other side of the black church. These insecure power bottoms who laughingly fail at being hetero are extremely self-destructive to the black community, especially when they are getting their colon reconstructed at gospel conventions but have magic potions for "conversion." These "preachers" are claiming to be historians and psychotherapists on sexuality and gender when they have no training or education (some haven't even graduated from high school!). It's refreshing to see someone like Miki Howard, born and raised in the church, explain a different side. I will have to purchase her autobiography!

In case you don't remember Miki Howard check out the video below of her biggest hit "Ain't Nobody Like You."

Labels: LEGENDS, Sexuality

Posted by Clay :: 9:38 AM :: 5 comments

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Friday, January 22, 2010

This Gal Is NOT Bisexual

What is up with these floozies (I love that word!) calling themselves bisexual? I mean, it's clear Amber Rose is authentic, but this newest chick, who is allegedly an up and coming female rapper, Nicki Minaj is rocking the, "I'm bi" line. No, you're not bisexual or lesbian -- and if you were, you'd probably be more talented.

Minaj is bouncing her overly inflated butt cheeks everyone she can go --- she's basically a stripper for the red carpet, which does not equal a bisexual identity. In a recent insipid interview, Minaj said about Foxxy Brown, who actually has rap skills (say what you want!), "Imma turn Foxy Brown out… she the baddest bitch in the game right now… she’s looking real succulent, real good right now.”

Girl, please -- didn't Madonna and Janet already do this? I hate when hacks lie about their sexuality because they think it will turn on hetero men and garner some press... especially when you have legendary female rappers, who are truly part of the LGBT community, who can't say a peep for fear it might ruin their careers. I want to see a male hip-hop artist say they are bi for fun and see what happens.

Nicki Minaj is no friend of the LGBT community. She is clearly being exploited, trying to be the "Black Barbie" and you see where that got Lil' Kim. Check out the video of her below, sounding like she is reading from a poorly written version of Notorious -- materialistic, plastic and not showing any type of skills.

Labels: Hip-Hop, Sexuality

Posted by Clay :: 12:00 AM :: 8 comments

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