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Unfair Love

I was courtside to this situation and it was so mind bothering that I had to write about it. There is a woman and man who have known each other since childhood but they haven’t been in touch over the years besides small talk on social networks. One day in their hometown they met up with a group of family and friends, this was the first time they have seen each other in about 4 years. When the woman saw him she was definitely feeling him but she didn’t act on it because she is not the type to pursue a man. By the end of the night the man spoke up at let the woman know that he was feeling her also. The woman was glad that he approached her because she liked what she saw. They had a ton of things in common down to the type of books that they read. The thing that attracted her most, is the grind that the man had. His mentality was all about improvement and reaching his full capacity. The woman is the biggest grinder she is always setting goals and achieving them so she desires someone who is equally yoked. The man was showing great interest in the woman so she let him run the show. He asked if she wanted to leave with him so they can spend time alone from the friends and family. The woman agreed to leave with the man and they had an exquisite time. She felt as if they were deeply connected and was wrapped with the warm energy the man was giving off. When the night ended the man dropped the woman off and she never heard from him again.(What?!?!?!?!?) These are my personal thoughts about how that situation ended! But I am leaving out a part of the story.

The woman dated another man in high school who she also grew up with who happens to be good friends with the man. The woman and the other man were young high school sweethearts but their relationship ended the woman’s senior year in high school. They stayed in contact but always remained friends. So is that why the man never contacted the woman back? Is he afraid to face his friend about how he feel about the woman? OR was he not really feeling the woman?? But that couldn’t be because he is the one who pursued her!!

I actually believe that it is not wrong on either party if the woman and the man dated. The reason why is because the woman dated his friend in high school which was actually six years ago. People grow and change so much in six years. Also the man she dated is in a committed relationship with someone else and has other things going on. Although he might feel some type of way if she dated the man, that still shouldn’t stop the man and woman from dating. He was her high school sweet heart but this man could be her soul mate. She didn’t talk to him to spite her ex, life just brought them together. You can’t keep tabs on someone just because you dated them once in your life. I understand if the relationship just ended but if it was 4+ years then I feel like you have to just be happy for them.

If you are now really interested in someone but that certain person is friends with one of your ex’s that you dated years ago would you ignore what you feel?

If you are the ex that finds out that your ex girl/boyfriend that you dated years ago is deeply feeling one of your friends would you judge them for wanting to start a relationship together?

Do you think the man and the woman should give their “relationship/friendship” a try?

PLEASE EXPRESS IT!!!!!

-Juicy Peach

Behind the Lens: Interview with N.O. Photographer Myron Thibodeaux

“I like to capture moments…I always want people to go back and reflect on the times” Those are the words of the ever so talented photographer Myron Thibodeaux, a New Orleans native who’s taking the art of photography to a new level one snapshot at a time. For you and I a picture may simply be something to look at but for this young man it breathes life into his soul. His work doesn’t just involve people but architecture as well and with photos such as the New Orleans Superdome (his personal favorite) his portfolio is very diverse. Taking his city by a storm he is bringing life to different aspects of New Orleans for the world to see. The ladies of juicy expressions had the great opportunity to work with Lil Myron Thibb and he didn’t let us down. His character is just as impressive as his work. Humble, funny, and innovative this young man is definitely on the come up. So go ahead and check out this juicy interview we did to get a chance to learn about the man behind the lens and be sure to contact him if you are in need of any type of services in the NOLA!

INSTAGRAM : @lilmyronthibb email: [email protected]

–Gorgeous Grape

BADD BANANA photo credit Myron Thibodeaux

BUBBLE GUM photo credit to Myron Thibodeaux

TEAM FLAVOR photo credit to Myron Thibodeaux

gorgeous grape photo credit to Myron Thibodeaux

Floyd the Undefeated Boxer Bringing it Back OG Style

Not only does Floyd “MONEY MAY” back up his trash talk in the ring but outside those ropes he handles business. The undefeated boxer took it OG style when he thought his employees he hired to work in his house in Vegas, stole some of his jewelry. According to Newsone.com, “He arranged for them to meet him at an unknown location where he had his “goons” waiting for them.” They beat them like that stole something…literally. After broken bones and bad bruising, the two men are pressing charges saying that Floyd should get charged with kidnapping, assault, and attempted murder because they were falsely accused. What makes all this so bad is that Floyd later found out they were telling the truth about not stealing the jewelry. You would think that Floyd would feel bad and break them off a lil something, but he has no remorse. He hasn’t been charged yet.

However, this isn’t Floyd’s first run in with violence. In 2011 he was sentenced to 90 days in jail for beating his ex girlfriend and the mother of their 2 children, he was fined in February of 2005 for a bar fight, he was acquitted July of 2005 for hitting and kicking the same ex girlfriend outside a nightclub. This list goes on and on and with this record it is not looking too good for the Money Team. But Of course his pockets are too heavy for any of this to stick. Floyd is expected to fight Marcos Maidana May 3 so let’s see if that will help him release some of his aggression.

-Cherry Bomb

Flawless Da Rich Kid Still Going Hard for the Sip

He’s Flawless but he didn’t wake up like this like Beyoncé did. Flawless da Rich Kid is a 26 year old rapper from Mississippi who has been putting in the work for a long time. You’ve probably heard him from his popular song “Watergun”, or even heard him featuring on Hollywood Luck’s song “Dance in That”. I’ve known Flawless da Rich Kid since he released his first single “I’m in Here” in 2010, so it was a blessing to interview him cause he has been going hard for the SIP even way before then. Some of his other mix-tapes he are known for is “Show Money or No Money”, “Dh3” “Live 4rm Da Wood Work”, “100 Bandz” , and the list continues. Check out the interview that I did with him below as well as his official “Watergun” video. Let me know if you think his music is Juicy or Dry. I vote Juicy 🙂

Follow Flawless Da Rich Kid on Instagram= @FLAWLESSDARICHKID

Twitter= FlawlessRichkid Subscribe to his Youtube channel —> FlawlessDaRichkidTV

-Juicy Peach

Why are you so mad if you’re not a LOOKIN A N**?

“Look at y’all lyin’ ass n*****, Talkin’ ’bout “It’s paid off” but it’s financed, lyin’ ass n****,Bunch of non-mogul ass n***** ,Frontin’ like they got a plan, Boost Mobile ass n****.” These lyrics are from Nicki Minaj’s latest release “lookin ass-n****”. Although this rap song is only a couple of weeks old, it seems to have sparked a lot of controversy amongst African American men, who are now claiming that any woman who is feeling the lyrics of this song must be suffering from low self- esteem. I find this claim to be an understatement and a reflection of low self-esteem on men who feel this way. Rap music in general constantly degrades black women on a daily basis, one may even say that 50% of today’s rap music is built on the degradation of women. However vulgar lyrics and the representation of women as b***es and whores have never stopped men from bobbing their heads and in some cases even embracing this negative perception towards all women.

With that being said, why does Nicki Minaj’s rap song have so many men upset? Are her lyrics hitting home? Or is Nicki viewed as one of those female rappers who are only allowed to degrade herself and encourage other women to do the same? Simultaneously the female group TLC received this same negative backlash from men in the early 2000’s from their song “No Scrubs”. It seems that every time a female artist goes against the grain and speaks about the faults and flaws of our male counter parts men don’t know how to deal with it? Why is this? If you haven’t heard the song yet watch the video below and let me know the real reason behind these men comments.

-Green Apple