In my previous post I talked about how Kris Kross were the first celebrities that I really loved and went super hard for. I also mentioned that after them the next celebrity I went hard for prior to Lupe Fiasco was Biggie...
Then came the worst day May 21st
2:19 thats' when my momma water burst
No spouse in the house
So she drove herself to the hospital
To see if she could get a little help
Umbilical cord wrapped around my neck
I'm seeing my death and I aint even took my first step
I made it out
I'm bringing mad joy
The doctor looked and said
He's gonna be a BAD BOY!
Yep, it's Biggie's birthday so I celebrated the best way I know how... On my nails... He was known for wearing Coogi sweaters so I replicated the colorful designs. Check it:
He also has a pretty famous picture of him wearing a crown so I did that on one of my thumbs...
I just so happen to be going to a Danny Brown show today but I still wanted to rep for Biggie so I wore my Mighty Healthy Biggie Tee today with this same picture showing through the quote on the shirt...
The V-Nasty face is my favorite picture pose... Staring at my watch cause I am so ready to go... It says Dumb Rappers Need Teaching. I totally agree...
Happy Birthday to one of the best to ever do it in the rap game. Rest in Peace, Biggie & Mac Daddy...
So, I think it's safe to say that we all know how I feel about Lupe Fiasco.
But before there was Lu, there was Biggie...
And before there was Biggie, there was Kris Kross...
I kid you not, the way I feel about Lupe, it was (is) x10 for Kris Kross. When I was in junior high school, a local radio station had a contest where all the local schools collected canned goods and whichever school ended up with the heaviest weight of cans would win a concert from Kris Kross. I had to drag my mother to the grocery outlet where we filled a cart full of those humongous cans of beans. I was determined that Juan Crespi Junior High School would win that concert... And we did!
After that show I completely fell in love with Mac Daddy and remained loyal to him even now. Up until last week, he was definitely still my first choice and I had every intention of dumping my husband in the event that I met Mac Daddy and made him fall in love with me. Meeting him has been on my bucket list consistently since 1993...
1996... Still repping for Kris Kross in the whole school picture for the yearbook
Voted "Future Picasso" Junior year... But I just wanted Kris Kross to get the love...
Sadly, it will never happen. Chris Kelly passed away last week. I was doing one of my classmates nails at the time that I got the call about it (did I mention I'm in nail school? Yeah... I am...) and I was so shaken up I had to take a break from doing her nails to calm my nerves.
Being a Mac aint easy...
Though I never met him, I was devastated by the news. It's funny how you never realize how much of an impact that someone you never even met or knew personally could have on your life. Especially during those formative teenage years...
Anyway, since I couldn't make it to Atlanta for the public viewing (and believe me... I weighed all options and tried my best to make it happen) I decided to honor him the best way I know how... On my nails...
Not my neatest work but I love it... The red hand is in honor of my favorite Kris Kross album, Da Bomb...
TMZ streamed his funeral live and I made the mistake of watching it at work. I was in tears the entire time...
I still can't believe he's gone...
So many people loved you... Including me...
It broke my heart to see the other half of Kris Kross, Daddy Mac, getting choked up...
A befitting message on his obituary...
To Chris Kelly I just want to say...
I'll never forget you...
I'll never let you go...
I'll never forget you...
I'll always remember... I hope you know...
Rest well, James Christopher Kelly... You will forever and always be da bomb to me... I pray that you made it safely to the other side and that everything is alright...
I kinda can't stand Halloween. I actually despise most holidays. But I love kids and every year at my job, the kids from the school around the corner come over and parade through the office. So in the spirit of Halloween, I decided to dress up...
I love my Martin Nails so much that I decided to keep them for Halloween. But seeing as how tomorrow is Dia De Los Muertos and Friday is my birthday, I'll have at least two new nail designs to post next week...
I've been making my concert rounds and stocking up on new releases. There have been some amazing albums released this year. And one of my most favorites so far this year (which also happened to be the most anticipated hip-hop album of 2012) is Kendrick Lamar's good kid m.A.A.d city...
Regular Version
Deluxe Version (the version I got)
There are tons of things that make me love this guy. He is an amazing artist. He is creative, funny and has a quiet, yet charismatic personality... But one thing that stood out to me is his almost obsession with the tv show Martin because my siblings and I all love that show and quote it religiously...
I've been listening to Kendrick's album since it dropped a week ago today and was inspired to do a nail art tribute to him, but I was not sure what I wanted to do. Then I was rummaging through my dvd's trying to find something to watch yesterday since my beloved Niners didn't play and I stumbled upon these...
Not sure where the rest of them are. I have every season... Grrr....
Well I was inspired! So I sketched out my design...
These are the results. Check it:
You like? I LOVE! Apparently, I had promised my sister I would braid her hair yesterday but I certainly did NOT remember that. Needless to say, she was pissed when I told her I was not going to braid her hair and risk messing up the design on my nails... Lol
Anyway, I just want to say that good kid, m.A.A.d city is an amazing album and everyone should have a copy... So pick it up!
Any man who walks out on an interview because the interviewer is not familiar with the show Martin, is alright in my book (skip to 3:25 to see the ridiculousness)...
Hooray for King Kendrick... That kind of ill-informed fuckery should not be tolerated... Get her out of here!
I just realized I never posted this! I'm slipping... Anyway, I'm posting it now. Better late than never, I guess. Lol...
I mentioned a few days ago that I started a cinema club and that the first event was to be held this past weekend. Well, it kicked off without a hitch and we had a great time. Check it:
The Originators
Us!
Hull Clean, the signature drink of the night.
The concession stand boasted nachos, hot dogs, candy and popcorn...
Someone stole a snickers before the party even started!
The table centerpiece, condiments and favors...
Little sis #1 to the far left as Heather Duke, homegirl extraordinaire in the middle as Heather Macnamara and little sis #2 as Veronica Sawyer to the far right...
The balloons I put outside to guide guests to the correct house...
Veronica, dinner!
I found this croquet set at Thrift Town for $5 and it just so happened to be 50% off of all blue tag items so I got it for $2.50!
SCORE!!!
I didnt really have time to do anyone's nails, so I'll just post a throwback pic of the Heathers nail art I did for my movie swag posts...
All in all, I had a great time while watching a great movie with great friends. I can't wait until next month when we will be watching none other than Killer Klowns from Outer Space!
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