Essay 204

MultiCultClassics Minutes asks, “Whatchu talkin’ ‘bout, Willis?”

• Janet Jackson officially denied she has a secret 18-year-old daughter. “I do not have a child and all allegations saying so are false,” Jackson stated in a press release. However, the singer did not deny her multiple plastic surgeries, breast enhancements or rib removals. Tito Jackson added his own denial by saying, “I do not have a nephew or niece or whatever it is that’s being said right now…I’m pretty sure it bothered her a little bit, but she’s going to go on and be strong like Janet always is...She’ll be OK.” Janet later denied having a brother named Tito. Finally, a video clip began appearing on the Web that exposed Janet sunbathing in the nude. Justin Timberlake denied any involvement.

• Now cops are wondering about Cam’ron’s alleged carjacking incident, which left the rapper with bullet wounds in both arms. Authorities are investigating alternative theories — including an attempted execution, simple road rage or the desire to increase sales of an upcoming album.

• 50 Cent drew protests over billboards hyping his upcoming movie. The posted images depict 50 Cent holding a gun. At this point, why would anyone be shocked that the rapper likes firearms? Authorities ought to investigate if 50 Cent was involved in the shooting of Cam’ron — and even the shooting of the Janet Jackson sunbathing video.

• A Citigroup executive claimed he was being demoted in retaliation for griping about racial and sex discrimination, so now he’s suing the banking company for $100 million. Talk about taking the “live richly” tagline to the extreme.