Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Today is National Poetry Day and with the birth of hip hop in the last half of the 20th century, you can’t talk about poetry without referring to iconic rap lines. From metaphors, to similes, to freeform structure, poetry can take many forms. But in most cases, the art form paints a visual picture and tells a story. It’s confessional, but sometimes raw…dark, but sometimes happy. With that in mind, hit the next pages to peep some poetic lines from the most celebrated rappers of the 90s. Then let us know which iconic lines are missing from the list. We’ve included the Genius.com lyrics link as well, just in case you need more context for the rhymes!
Rock-T is back and he has your NFL picks for week 5! The Miami Dolphins go against the Cincinnati Bengals and Rock-T thinks the Bengals will take them down. His picks for rest of the games for the week are pretty interesting. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit He has Pittsburgh winning against the Falcons as well as the Kansas City over Jacksonville. Rock-T thinks New Orleans will beat Washington, and Baltimore will take down Cleveland. He believes the Rams will beat Seattle and doesn’t think the Eagles have a chance against Minnesota. RELATED: Can Rock-T The Sports Genius (Or Anyone) Name 5 Black Hockey Players? [EXCLUSIVE] How you feeling about these picks this week? RELATED: Australian Football Players Dress Up In Blackface As Serena & Venus Williams [PHOTO] READ MORE STORIES ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Quick Silva’s Vitamin of the Day: Check On Your Strong Friends and Family Here’s What Millennials Think About Voting For A Black Candidate Pooch Hall’s Reported DUI Arrest Sheds Light On Black People Facing Intoxication Charges Gary’s Tea: Tiffany Haddish Reveals Which Reality TV Show She Turned Down, Suge Knight Jr. Says Tupac Is Alive & More [EXCLUSIVE] St. Louis’ La4ss On New Album ‘Lil Tony’ And Bouncing Back [EXCLUSIVE] Follow @TheRSMS
It’s a new day and there’s new tea… Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit While on a promo tour for her new movie Night School with Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish revealed that she once auditioned for Flavor Of Love. Did you face just turn? Because everybody in the studio just let out a unison “WHAT?!” According to Gary with da Tea , when Haddish found out the man in subject would be Flavor Flav, she told them, ‘ Hell No!’ and turned down the gig. SEE ALSO: Suge Knight Pleads No Contest To Manslaughter, Will Serve 28 Years In Prison In other news, Suge Knight Jr. ( Suge Knight ’s son) took to Instagram to reveal Tupac is alive and well. We’ve all thought this before, but do we believe it? Press play up top to hear Gary’s full run down! READ MORE STORIES ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Quick Silva’s Vitamin of the Day: Check On Your Strong Friends and Family Here’s What Millennials Think About Voting For A Black Candidate Pooch Hall’s Reported DUI Arrest Sheds Light On Black People Facing Intoxication Charges Follow @TheRSMS
In 1993, Reebok launched the Aztrek: an off-road runner that perfectly represented the wildly original and experimental designs of the time. Relaunched 25 years later, the Aztrek’s super-futuristic layers and chunky design embrace the heart of 1990s sneaker style. To celebrate the Aztrek’s return and honor the spirit of the ‘90s-era style it embodies, Reebok has launched a campaign featuring six ‘90s-raised tastemakers for a content series titled “Aztrek: 90s Re-Run.” Featuring the likes of social media sensation Jay Versace, vintage streetwear re-worker Sara Gourlay of Frankie Collective, cult vintage shop owner Kirk Tilton of For All to Envy and more, the campaign was shot on a variety of mediums that champion the Aztrek’s past and celebrate it within the context of contemporary culture and style. Each partner was shot in rare vintage ‘90s Reebok gear that they personally curated or custom created – resulting in five unique “one-of-one” capsule collections, all of which will be available for anyone to enter to win on Reebok.com starting today. Sourced from their own personal wardrobes, along with hours of vintage shopping, each collection nods to the singular style of the 1990s, as well as the Aztrek’s distinctive design elements and colorways. Shot on film as an homage to ‘90s visual culture, the campaign imagery and videos span five truly epic off-road locations, illustrating the sneaker’s evolution from an off-path performance shoe to symbol for ‘90s-inspired style. From the pristine beauty of upstate New York’s national parks, to the enigmatic Joshua Tree and Death Valley desert landscapes and Utah’s breathtaking slot canyons, the campaign showcases the Aztrek’s new Fall/Winter colorways against unique off-road environments and vibrant landscapes. Check out the visual campaign above. Alongside the relaunched Aztrek, all individual partner capsule collections will be available to win via a giveaway on Reebok.com – a platform for individuals to recreate their own ‘90s-inspired style. To enter to win, the rules are: Be a U.S. resident Sign up to win at https://www.reebok.com/us/90s_rerun Wait for an e-mail from Reebok – they’ll select six winners at random and let entrants know if they’ve won. For high-res images of all items in each capsule collection, click here . Shop the new Aztrek Fall/Winter styles, available from $90, at Reebok.com. More pics below:
In August, Ben Affleck entered rehab for the third time , following an intervention by his estranged wife, Jennifer Garner, and a sobriety coach. He has now completed his inpatient treatment. Now, he is finally breaking his silence for the first time since beginning his latest stint in rehab. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Ben Affleck penned a serious message for his fans and followers. “This week,” he begins. “I completed a 40-day stay at a treatment center for alcohol addiction.” “And,” he continues, he will “remain in outpatient care.” That is good. Staying in rehab helps with sobering up and getitng support. The real test is when you return to the real world. “The support I have received from my family, colleagues, and fans means more to me than I can say,” Affleck writes. “It’s given me the strength and support,” he says, when he needed it most. He writes about how empowering it is “to speak about my illness with others.” Sometimes, the best way that you can help yourself is by doing your best to help others. “Battling any addiction is a lifelong and difficult struggle,” he affirms. If a single stint in rehab could simply cure an addiction, well, the world would be a different place. “Because of that,” Affleck explains. “No one is never really in or out of treatment.” Sobriety becomes part of your life on a permanent basis. You can never let down your guard and relax, unfortunately. “It is a full-time commitment,” he adds. What matters to him is that he remain motivated and keep his eye on the prize. “I am fighting for myself and my family,” Affleck writes. “So many people have reached out on social media and spoken about their own journeys with addiction,” he continues. Sharing stories of personal struggles, even when those tales include setbacks, and build a powerful sense of commonality and community. “To those people,” Affleck writes. “I want to say thank you.” He credits them with lending him emotional support when he was at his most vulnerable. “Your strength is inspiring and supporting me in ways I didn’t think was possible,” he says. “It helps,” Affleck admits. “To know I am not alone.” Addiction is a serious problem for millions of Americans — and for countless millions more. He is far from alone. “As I’ve had to remind myself, if you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage,” he continues. It is important, he notes, that asking for help is perceived as wise and brave, “not weakness or failure.” He is absolutely right. If society shames people for seeking help, no one can ever receive treatment. It’s a real relief that Affleck is taking this seriously now that he has completed his stint in rehab . People who struggle with addiciton can sometimes convince themselves that it’s in the past, only to relapse the moment that their lives experience setbacks. No one wants that for Ben Affleck. Least of all Ben Affleck himself. By sharing his journey with fans in an open message like this, perhaps he will feel that he has a larger support network this time around. We hope so. View Slideshow: 31 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab
Prince Williams/WireImage Kenya Moore Speaks On Reuniting With Porsha Williams A Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams reunion; WHO SAID DAT?! We said dat after seeing pics of Porsha and Kenya at the “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” premiere. As previously reported the two ladies were both in the building at Atlanta’s Tongue & Groove nightclub where they coincidentally rocked black and cutely cradled their baby bumps. Prince Williams/WireImage They also posed for a pic with Cynthia Bailey… Prince Williams/WireImage and Kenya told fans that she’s grown in her relationship with Porsha. “#Hotmamas #babybump #growth #happiness #love #guhhatl @wetv,” she captioned a pic with her former castmate. Wouldn’t you have LOVED to see these two on RHOA pregnant at the exact same time?!?! Prince Williams/WireImage SIGH. More Kenya and Porsha on the flip.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Had some very insightful things to say about the up-and-coming election, how the civil rights movement directly correlates with what is going on with Stacey Abrams, and gives one of his famous quotable’s live with Reec Swiney on Hot 107.9!
On this week’s upcoming episode of “Braxton Family Values,” the group therapy session with Iyanla Vanzant continues. This time, Toni is ready to confess…that she DFW nobody in her bloodline all that hard. “I am confessing that, although I love my family, most of the time I don’t like my family. Everyone in my family. Everybody. I feel like I’m angry at everybody in my family. I don’t like my family. If they weren’t my family, they wouldn’t be my friends.” You’ll have to tune into WEtv on Thursday to see how the rest of that conversation panned out. Sheesh. Honestly…it seems that a lot of viewers have sensed that for quite some time now. Are you surprised by Toni’s revelation? D Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Instagram
Source: Wheatley/WENN / WENN Many were sad back in June when Toys ‘R’ Us closed all of its US stores. According to CNN Money , it was all part of the businesses bankruptcy and liquidation plan. Get excited though because you might be able to become a Toys ‘R’ Us kid again! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit 2 weeks after the announcement of the closing of Toys ‘R’ Us founder, Charles Lazarus passed away at the age of 94. The owners of the toy store are looking to restart the business as this information was disclosed in a court filing this week. An auction was supposed to happen, but owners of the company decided to cancel the auction. Toys ‘R’ Us would like to, “create new, domestic, retail operating businesses under the Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us names, as well as expand its international presence and further develop its private brands business.” RELATED: British Headkrack Reveals How He Lost $600 In A Toys “R” Us Scam [EXCLUSIVE] It’s not certain on how Toys ‘R’ Us will come back to life, but we will just watch and wait. With Christmas time coming around this will be perfect for shopping! RELATED: No More Toys ‘R Us: Geoffrey Giraffe Is Officially Unemployed [PHOTOS] RELATED: Toys “R” Us Founder Dies One Week After Company Goes Under [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1845636″ overlay=”true”] The Latest : Swizz Beatz Talks Music, Kanye, And More on the Quick Silva Show 5 Traffic Woes To Think About Ahead Of Super Bowl Week In Atlanta Prayer Vigil To Be Held For Atlanta Native, TSU Football Player Christion Abercrombie A1 and Lyrica Reveal Their Baby’s Gender AND The Baby’s Father In Fashion: Reebok x Bronze 56k – Club C 85 [Dropping 10/5] Sunken Place Demon Candace Owens Calls Dr. Christine Blasey Ford A Liar Jemele Hill Tells Nothing But The Truth About Being Labeled Black and Political In First Interview Since Leaving ESPN Urban One Celebrates It’s 38th Anniversary Traci Braxton Gets Real About Why She Continued On With “Braxton Family Values” Without Her Sisters & What Family Member She Isn’t Speaking To [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Machine Gun Kelly “GTS,” Lil Durk ft. Young Dolph & Lil Baby “Downfall” & More | Daily Visuals 10.2.18
Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Dr. Danielle Spencer , known for her role as “Dee” on the 1970s sitcom What’s Happening , is recovering from emergency brain surgery on a bleeding hematoma . Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Over 40 years ago, the child star and her stepfather (actor Tim Pelt) got into a car accident that resulted in his death and her 3-week coma and other critical injuries that included a broken leg, arm and pelvis. Recent headaches linked to the decades-old accident wouldn’t go away and caused her to go unconscious. After careful examining and quick action, doctors went in to rectify the problem after determining her condition was tied to a bleeding hematoma she suffered. SEE ALSO: What Is A Hematoma? Spencer is recovering, but there’s no word on the estimated time of healing as she also suffered breast cancer and spinal injury in the past. The combination of past health issues raises a red flag on her road to recovery but family and friends are hopeful for her fight. Since becoming the first black female child to regularly star in a TV series and after having to learn how to walk again after the tragic car accident as a kid, Spencer went on to continue acting, practice veterinary medicine and write a book. Our thoughts are with her in this time of recovery. Her family’s accepting donations on her behalf here on GoFundMe.com . Take a look back at some of “Dee’s” wittiest moments on What’s Happening below! READ MORE STORIES ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Take The Music Survey To Win Drake & Migos Tix, Plus $250 Kelly Rowland To Play Gladys Knight? [EXCLUSIVE] Swizz Beatz Talks Music, Kanye, And More on the Quick Silva Show Follow @TheRSMS
