Essay 983

Belting out the news with a MultiCultClassics Monologue…

• The New York Post reported that Foxy Brown was acting crazy before allegedly lifting two expensive belts from a trendy boutique (see Essay 978). The rap diva apparently threatened a family friend just before heading to the store, screaming at the friend for no apparent reason. “She just flipped,” said the family friend. “She was just shouting — and then she threatened to attack me.” Yeah, desperately seeking accessories can drive folks over the edge.

• Lil’ Kim may find herself in a catfight, as a Jamaican reggae singer is suing the rap star for allegedly stealing lyrics. A song from Lil’ Kim’s 2005 album, The Naked Truth, sounds extremely similar to a reggae tune released in 1997. What’s more, Lil’ Kim even admitted being a great fan of the female reggae artist, actually recording with her in 1999. Yeah, sounds like the recently released rapper is in a lil’ more trouble.

• California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has settled a libel suit with a British TV personality who claims the actor-politician groped her in 2000 and defamed her in 2003. “The parties are content to put this matter behind them and are pleased that this legal dispute has now been settled,” said Schwarzenegger’s lawyers. Yeah, Schwarzenegger probably sent her off with a friendly pat on the ass.

• The Chicago Urban League has a new chief — Cheryle Jackson. Founded in 1916, the organization is dedicated to fighting discrimination in education and employment. Boasting a membership exceeding 1,100, the Chicago Urban League offers programs in youth mentoring, financial counseling, job training and placement, affordable housing, health services and more. Jackson plans to focus on reaching the younger generations while moving the organization forward. She said, “I would like to take the traditional tools of civil rights and merge them with the tools used on Wall Street and Madison Avenue.” Um, somebody better tell her about the discrimination tools used on Madison Avenue.