Open Letter To Black Men From A Woman's Perspective+Full Audio From Slim Thug's Interview

Jun 11 | by Natasha

After Slim Thug's controversial comments regarding black women this week, folks have been up in arms about the bigger issue: The current perception and treatment of black women on a public platform.

The women of WEEN (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network), with members like MC Lyte, have written an open letter to in response to the recent conversations about Black women and negativity coming from black men. We've got the letter, and the actual audio from Slim Thug's full interview, when you read on.

It has pained us to witness the negative portrayal that has taken place with respect to Black women over the last decade. However, the most recent national dialogue, disrespect and generalizations that have permeated our culture and mainstream media have especially stung because they were directed to us, in this instance, by our own brothers.

In our culture, and in all cultures, it is no secret that some of those characterizations do exist. The claim that Black women, at times, can be unsupportive, difficult and impossible to please may be the case for some. However, it is unfortunate that some of you have not yet encountered the overwhelming majority of us that are driven, brilliant, successful and completely capable of being our own provider.

These women are shrewd, and yes, do maintain high standards for how they would like to be treated. This is not out of conceit, however, but is instead a necessary act of self-love and self preservation. Forced to compete in a male dominated world, and in many cases, occupations, these same women reserve their tenderness for those most special to them and are more than willing to stand by the ones they love. For this reason, “being down for [their] man” as some suggest, is simply par for the course.

Almost daily, whether through the media, our colleagues at work or just in our neighborhoods, Black women are told they are not good enough. Yet, we are the backbone of the Black family, raise strong Black men and hold our men down when no one else would. You see, Black women are and will continue to be the most loyal, faithful and loving people on the planet. The only difference is that we will no longer tolerate disrespect, unreasonable double-standards and a relationship that is not based in reciprocity. The same unconditional love and show of care that you seek in us…we also seek in you.

These negative views of some Black women have fed into the stereotypes of Black women as a whole and have left us to consistently battle….alone. Black men, your comments play a deeper role in the perpetuation of systemic and internalized racism and sexism that already exists. Your statements extend power to these negative images. The problem with generalizations is that the moment we invest in them we stop being hopeful, we stop being open, and we stop growing.

While we certainly recognize with no doubt that not all Black men feel this way, we are asking that for those who do, that you think before you speak again about Black women. We represent your mothers, your sisters and your daughters. We are the product of a long lifeline of Black women that poured every ounce of their lives into making you the successful men you have become. We are your partner, not your adversary and our wish is for us to repair the communication, respect and trust that has been broken.

We love you unconditionally, behind closed doors and in public. Let’s begin the rebuilding process for our sons, our daughters and future generations to come

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Your thoughts?

And since Slim Thug stated in a radio interview yesterday that his comments were "taken out of context", VIBE has taken the liberty of posting the full audio fron the interview on their site here. Judge for yourself.

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Black womens reputation has

Black womens reputation has really come from relationships. From girlfriends to wives, black womens reputation is known. Of course they would tell you that this all started in a void, but don't beleive the hype. They sound like racist whitemen who have just been caught in a racist comment. The reputation is well deserved. Now go down to the courthouse and extract your quart of blood cause your significant other told you no.

by Anonymous
3:22 pm - May 7, '11

This is good fridge

by AnklRefregiratorAvstriya
9:53 am - Dec 15, '10

As a boyishly

As a boyishly handsome,57-year-old black Canadian lad,I CAN'T RESIST a buxom blonde between 27 and 38.(And the emotion is mutual!!!)

by BlackRockerStudBrett1953
8:15 am - Oct 23, '10

Hack again?!

by rxdrugsnetwo
10:47 am - Aug 6, '10

This has got to be one of the

This has got to be one of the best thing that I've read in a long time! It needs to be spread all over the world because it is so true! The only people who can change this cycle of disrespect is the black man, we can't do it, it has to come from them. Through out our history in this country the black woman has been shielding, loving and protecting the black man from slavery, reconstruction, Jim Crow, segregation, on up until modern times and what has she received on her investment? Not a damn thing but heartache, resentment, hatred, abuse, strife and scorn. Somewhere along the way with all of this saving and protecting the black men we created a population of irresponsible men who act like children. They have no respect for us because we have no respect for ourselves because no woman and I mean no woman will allow another to disrespect her, she will demand it! Sure racism is alive and well in this country, but I now know that is an excuse for their inadequacy and low self-esteems. If any man feels that his true worth is in his image and the amount of dollars he holds is a broken and truly worthless individual. If a man thinks that his worth comes from his penis he truly has no self-worth and is completely powerless. Sadly, a black man thinks this is where his power lies, it doesn't because once out of the bed your level of inadequacy shows greatly. In slavery black men were used as studs today it's not much of a difference either since they're creating children and abandoning them for the mothers to raise. Note to young women and girls out there who read this blog, you are precious, do not become involved with an individual who can not provide for you especially if he can't take care of himself. Black men think that to stroke the hair of a Caucasian woman is to stroke power. I don't feel one iota of rejection when a black man chooses a Caucasian lover because I know she doesn't have much. They can date and marry whom ever, but don't correspond with a denunciation of black women. Marrying a Caucasian will not change the level of irresponsibility, low self-esteem of many of this countries black men or women. The sad reality is that many black men aren't willing to do the work to change their plight, but instead would rather blame it on the white man and the black woman instead of blaming it on themselves. To them a black woman is their enemy and the white woman is their so called allies. It's a shame that mediocrity is the culture of our community and God knows we need to change it because to be truly successful in this country isn't only reserved for white people, it's a way of life. I often hear comments about the so called "Down Low" phenom and I wonder if it's true because so many black men and boys walk around with their pants hanging down below the waist. You can call it a fashion style all you want to because designers made jeans/pants to be worn on the waist not below them showing your filthy underwear. No self-respecting man would do this, but we've got almost an entire population of overgrown "children" walking around looking like penguins. I hear white people all the time laughing at how stupid you guys look. Stop trying to get over,get along by doing nothing and pull your pants up and get with other men and create your own instead of waiting for white America to give it to you. You too spend tons of money on designer goods and you aren't the target consumer either. Free the NIKE nooses from around your necks and step into your true destination, if not you continue to get left behind even more. Black women are in the projects and black men are in the prisons, it's time to change the reality! Your self-hatred enables many of you to love the ones who reflect who you are.

by Anonymous
7:58 am - Aug 5, '10

For over 16 years I was so

For over 16 years I was so called happily married to a decent black man. He was not the brains of the family, however, I did allow culpable time for growth. As our two girls began to grow up, I started to realize that our perpectives on marriage were totally different: he wanted to have a wifey that would maintain him in the bed, raise the kids, also provide as he was doing, be his mother, companion and so on.... As I returned to school and was holding down working 40 hours, raising the family, and obtaining degrees (currently on my way to persue a law degree) he began to feel left out--- an resorted to online matters wit other women as well as a physical relationship with a few women (oh he is a postal worker) and the women were on the rout. Once he was caught, again gilt sets in and he chnages for a while, but i remain loyal to the family. I am tired now!!!!! my kids are 16 and 12, straight A students because of me!!!!!! He did the best he could as a parent, but I notice that he is a recluse like his father. His mother left him with his father as a child, and he is searching for that motherly role!!!!! I am not that, I am a strong black woman from Philly and will no longer take the mess men are dealing. (this is not a dsiclaimer to be come gay either) but I am just saying I am tired of setteling... black men need to step their games up. I notice when black women date oter races, their relationships are longer because both are prepared to struggle to due the differences in culture. African america relations (although ours was quite long) had several ups and downs that I took the blame form not having him equally involve himself matter. The time is up... I am tired of the struggle... on this next half of my lifes journey (god willing) i am doing for my and kids happiness, if he wants a momma, he knows where to find her.. Ready to take on the world... let's go gettem!!!!!

by Philly Girl
6:21 pm - Aug 3, '10

wow....sux to be u

by Anonymous
4:22 am - Nov 2, '10

For over 16 years I was so

by Philly Girl
6:21 pm - Aug 3, '10

Black men are selfish and

Black men are selfish and self absorbed! The black man's narcissistic indulgences have destroyed his race. He is reckless, he abuses and neglects his race, is driven by his sexual appetite, subordinate to white men, and an overall intellectually inferior spoiler. Given that fact that white women are clearly globally beneath white men, they have a lot in common with black men; he is globally beneath black women. It makes sense that black men would then cling to anything that would give him a sense of power and control; however, he surrendered and forfeited his power with black women by walking out on the black family. Consequently, black women have been compelled to hold it down alone! So, black man, don't disrespect or criticize your mothers, aunts, sisters, nieces, cousins, or grand-daughters for doing what you wouldn't...holding down the black family. Signed, A Proud Black Woman

by Anonymous
7:44 pm - Jul 18, '10

white women and latin women

white women and latin women are way more loyal and faithful to their men imma black male and 90% of black women are materialized hos that look foward to worthless materials that can and will be replaced but white and latin women honor their men because they have enough sense to see that no material bullshit can replace me

by Anonymous
5:57 am - Jul 13, '10

You're definitely a black

You're definitely a black guy. You can't say one sentence without using profanity - how typical. Is your mother included in the 90% of the "materialized hos" you mention. You're very much easily replaced black guy. You were replaced long ago when you refused to accept your responsibilities as a MAN. Don't ever comment again because you've clearly made a FOOL out of yourself.

by Anonymous
3:07 pm - Oct 31, '10

When a black woman is loyal

When a black woman is loyal to a black man she is weak. u guys compare us to women who have had all the advantages in life. in most of the black communities the woman is @ the helm & the men r ???? if a romantic, loving, supportive woman is by u guys side the first thing black men do is belittle them as much as possible. white women sleep with their husband/lover freind's, family members, & other random dudes plus they put up with anything. the media makes the whole world think black women r loud classless whores. white women in the media are so tender and loving that quasimoto can get a shot. Black women are natural beauties, but try to put on makeup and watch a black man talk smack about u. White women are primped pampered engineered Stepford Wives and this is exceptable awww!! she's a que pee doll awww!! Black Women keep doing u only better and with much more grace and f**k anyone who tries to knock u.

by Nayka phila.
11:12 am - Sep 27, '10

The black man is the white

The black man is the white man's b----. If it were true that black women are materialistic, then black women would pursue white men, because white men clearly have more everything than black men. So, check yourself! Black men are the only men on the planet that don't protect their women and children. White women are portrayed as they are, because of their men: white men. White women are raised to be taken care of, and their men uphold that tradition. Black women are raised to take care of themselves and their children, because black men typically don't stay around. So, don't try to make white women out to be so great, because they're not! What they have is off the coattails of white men! I think a black man's coattails speak for themselves!!!!!!

by Anonymous
11:18 am - Jul 18, '10

A lot (not all) Black

A lot (not all) Black American Men have low self esteems. Perhaps because of being historically oppressed and disadvantaged in our society. Black Women are a reminder of who they really are and where they come from so a Brother with a low self esteem hates Black Women for that reminder. If a Black Man hates himself & has no respect for himself he's going to associate Black Women and all Black People with his negative perception of himself, his community and the role of Black Women in his life. I think Black Women should open themselves to men of other races and cultures. Their is no sense in waiting around for Men who are so confused and disrespectful to us. The funny thing is that Black Men who act like this, will usually bend over backwards to please a White Woman or a Woman of Color that looks White. In my life time Men of other races have been more respectful and loyal to me than Black American Men. I think that's a damn shame but I'm not waiting around for a Black American Man anymore.

by Anonymous
1:30 pm - Jun 29, '10

i agree with MC Lyte

i agree with MC Lyte "mostly"... however, she got it wrong that the positive depiction of black women is the majority!? Im a black man and this is absolutely false. And the one's that are in this rare positive minority and hold these great qualities of education, great job, sexy, pretty, intelligent etc think their entitled to a man of equal to great value; which is ridiculous. I don't blame a women for wanting a man with something but keep in mind its hard as HELL out here especially for black men. Everybody's not gonna have bentlys and G5's but that doesn't mean we aren't hard workers (for what we have), responsible, committed, make great fathers and more than capable of Loving and protecting you. Slim thug said black women's standards are too high but respectfully, he meant generally, they can often be unrealistic. If this isn't true, why is it the women who wait and wait and wait for this knight in shining armer, doesn't find this "standard" looks up and she's 40 and never been married now she's looking for the things that really matter; the things i mentioned earlier. Then she's happy!!!?

by Anonymous
3:05 am - Jun 19, '10

I don't agree with any of

I don't agree with any of Slim Thug's comments. He knows nothing of genetics and has surrounded himself my ignorant women. It I was his girlfriend I would be offended by his comments.

by Adía
1:25 pm - Jun 17, '10

Awesome sister. Thats one

Awesome sister. Thats one letter I stand behind 150% and want it in Essence, Ebony, XXL, King Magazine, ETC!! Thats the only way the young brothers will ever know about it!

by erica
3:54 pm - Jun 14, '10

Awesome sister. Thats one

Awesome sister. Thats one letter I stand behind 150% and want it in Essence, Ebony, XXL, King Magazine, ETC!! Thats the only way the young brothers will ever know about it!

by erica
3:44 pm - Jun 14, '10

The letter was well written &

The letter was well written & I couldn't have said it better myself. However my previous comment to Slim Thug's ignorant remarks about "Black women" was straight to the point, Slim has no idea who he is as a "Black man", what his contribution could be worth as a "Black man" & what his people "Black people" have contributed to the world as a whole. I feel sorry for him & his offspring. His ignorance shows the lack of education & growth mentally & its very sad. When did rap music stop being an expression of one's life trails for better self or educating the inner city youth with hope or just plain entertainment? I support the entire movement to STOP purchasing all ENTERTAINMENT (MUSIC) that degrades People of Color. I'm plain sick & tired of being tired of the same ignorance. ITS TIME FOR "PEOPLE OF COLOR" (GLOBALLY) TO STOP BUYING THOSE ARTIST RECORDS, MOVIES, VIDEOS ETC. THAT DEGRADE "BLACK WOMEN"!!!!!!!!! Let those artists have concerts, sell records, get pimp by those they worship or think is better! Bye to all those entertainer especially "Black Entertainers that dont recognize the VALUE that People of Color bring & lets see how quick non blacks kick them to the curb!

by Mi Mi
1:22 pm - Jun 14, '10

Fast and pray people...fast

Fast and pray people...fast and pray... Although I have absolutely no respect for "Slim Thug" or what he said about black females... let's be real. When we look at videos on BET...noone's holding a gun to those women's head to come out "bucket naked"... and make it appear as if sisters are a bunch of half dressed, seducing, bling and money hungry club bunnies... Let's not be hypocritical and address the nats in the room when there a large pink elephant with wings covering the room. They "society, other races, even our men" do what we allow them to do. One day we are going to have wake up and walk in accountability. We are not victims. We are strong and victorious... how bout we start acting, dressing, talking, and living like it. His words were not persecution but a mirror of the dirty dark subliminal truth as he even we have witnessed it.

by Virtuous1
11:10 am - Jun 14, '10

Ladies this is to my

Ladies this is to my beautiful black sisters ALL of you. Slim needs some attention. He is acting his DUMB ass out. and to think tha Latoya was his black queen and this how he diss black women. then take your sorry ASS!! over to whatever u like and let that women deal with u. because as black women men sit down have a deep conversation with us and you will learn some things. I just had a 17 year old beautiful young girl my daughter graduate with a 4.0 two schlorships and nine awards. not only that this young lady is so confident within herself. so women we got to teach our young girls who grow up to become women that men who act, think like SLIM ASS THUG AIN'T SHIT!!! teach them sisters to be all that they can be. I think that when we as women run into men that has the attitude about "us Black Women" it is up to us to to set them straight and prepare our young girls for men like that of this era. how sad slim thug that you would not present a better front and to think a women of any race would put up with yo ASS!!! lord help him. it takes a village to raise a child.

by CYNTHIA
9:34 am - Jun 14, '10

i used to like slim thug but

i used to like slim thug but he's a mess as black women we shouldn't care stop giving rapers like him your money. I'm happy with myself just the way i am and if black men don't like it o well then

by Anonymous
1:42 am - Jun 14, '10

ALL U BLACK MAFAKAS WAKE THE

ALL U BLACK MAFAKAS WAKE THE FUCK UP ! ITS ALL AN ILLUSION.....

by Anonymous
12:40 am - Jun 14, '10

we beautiful. all we have to

we beautiful. all we have to do is stop babying their behinds and get on our grind. we can do bad by ourselves. ( rememeber we r not the ones marrying for money dont be mad we have standards.

by Anonymous
12:32 am - Jun 14, '10

Y'all, why are you tripping

Y'all, why are you tripping over one ignorant ass fool. Were you writing Slimm Thug's name on your notebook like you were gonna marry him? Here's a suggestion: love yourselves and open your eyes to the men who come in all colors, sizes, and ethnicities who have been checkin' for you when you were too busy suckin' your teeth about Tyrone and 'nem not calling you. It took me moving to the midwest to find out that my black skin, kinky hair and booty was gorgeous to men. Couple that with my education and tax bracket and SHIiiiiit. I had to push dudes AWAY. Been with a dude from Fargo for seven years and ain't looked back since. Open your eyes and see the beauty reflected in the eyes of someone new, even a shade of blue...

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9:25 pm - Jun 12, '10

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by cuttiebabe123
5:25 pm - Jun 12, '10

As a black woman I have to

As a black woman I have to agree with Slimm Thugg's comments to some extent. First I think a lot of the women on here who are up in arms about what he said ( some of it is true about us ), look at the behaviour and comments most of u post about the celebrity women. Absolutely disgusting. So why cant he have an opinion. Most of u still support Chris Brown although we have all seem the pictures of a battered woman. People still want to get into illogical arguments about if she cause it or not. Who cares no self respecting man would do that to even an animal. So the fact that black women do not support each other, constantly pull each other down and disrespect each other why all the chatter and fuss about his comments. I have seem much worst post on here from self -defecating bloggers especially XYZ character.

by Anonymous
3:20 pm - Jun 12, '10

Which of his comments do you

Which of his comments do you agree with? One thing that bothers me about this debate is there are so many sterotypes about black women that many of them contradict each other. I hear black men say they don't mess with black women because we are gold diggers but then I hear other black men say it's because we're too independent. Well which one is it? Do we want their money or are we too focused on getting our own money? Yes everyone has an opinion but that doesn't mean it's true. I think many black men create excuses. I've *never* met a black man who had a white wife or girlfriend who didn't eventually give me a stupid reason for why they are with a white woman. If they like her as a person or are just more attracted to white women then I can understand that but even still it's none of my business. I've never asked why and I've never started the conversation. Personally I could care less who black men date. I'm just tired of hearing stupid excuses which is probably why most are complaining about Slims comments.

by Bopa
10:31 pm - Jun 13, '10

I blame 2 Short; Biggie (all

I blame 2 Short; Biggie (all of Bad Boy really); Jay-Z; 2Pac; NWA (Ice Cube/Dre etc); Snoop Dog; 2 Live Crew; Kim; Foxy; Charlie Baltimore; All video directors; All video Models/Dancers/Vixens; MTV; BET; the movie Belly; Spike Lee; Vanity 6 and anyone else I forgot for profiting from the marginalization of black women during the late 80's and 90's that has lead to our current state. And for giving a 3rd rate rapper like Slim Thug the idea that his opinion either way matters. Can you say irrelevant 'artist' looking for attention. Most of all, I blame us for accepting lame, weak excuses from men who treat us poorly; us for partying to music the denigrates us; us for fighting each other over unfaithful men; us for relaxing, weaving and bleaching the black away; us for using sex to get what we want; us for being loyal to a fault.

by jer-z girl
12:15 pm - Jun 12, '10

relaxing, weaving and

relaxing, weaving and bleaching the black away is one of the most ignorant statements ever. I can be a black women and wear my hair however the hell I choose. You marginalize yourself by limiting your hairstyle options.. don't buy into that 90's crap...its just a hairstyle

by Anonymous
12:48 am - Jun 13, '10

You can call my statement

You can call my statement ignorant if you want, but it's is a FACT that pressing combs, relaxers, skin and hair bleaching are all perpetuations of slave mentality and of self hatred. "Nappy" hair is a term from white people, not black people. Natural hair is rare in our community and that is unique to black women. Most women of other races at least have their natural hair texture. The color is a different story. White and Latin women tend to go for the blonde look because America is just a white is right country. That is not an ignorant statement, it's a fact. I'm not attacking your hair, my hair is relaxed. I don't have a problem with it, but I acknowledge that I do it because I have been socialized to admire silky hair. No hate and no judgement. The 90's has little to do with the hair thing, but rap/hip-hop definitely took a turn at that time, and women but especially we black women became the objects of constant sexual objectification. And WE participated and continue to participate. If you shook yo azz to "Bi!@'s Ain't S&^# But Hoes and Tricks" or "Pop That Coochie" or "Explosive" or "To The Windows To The Wall" or purchased the CD, you, I, We participated in the whole situation. "First thinks first, I Poppa freaks all the honeys, dummies, play boy bunnies, those wantin' money; those the ones I like cause they don't get nothin' but penetration" -- Nice, real nice.

by jer-z girl
10:00 am - Jun 13, '10

"black" hair comes in all

"black" hair comes in all shades and textures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Anonymous
6:41 pm - Jun 13, '10

you're right, and we all tend

you're right, and we all tend to f*** with it no matter WHAT texture it is.

by jer-z girl
5:13 pm - Jun 14, '10

His music is doing well and

His music is doing well and he is using black women as a publicity stunt, what a low blow.Never liked him anyway

by Beautiful Black Gal
11:12 am - Jun 12, '10

Why is everyone mad at Slim

Why is everyone mad at Slim Thug? Did any of you even listen to the interview before you started commenting? And yes from listening to the interview you can see that VIBE magazine tweaked his words. They took spinets of the conversation to make it seem like he was stereotyping all black women. The initial conversation wasn't even about black women, but even when they did get on that topic he gave his opinion about black people in general. No matter what you say about this dude everything he said about black women and men were true. Now yall saying he's ugly and inarticulate? ( The same women that were calling him sexy a few weeks ago lol) GTFOH. What he said about black men was true and it didn't offend me because I don't fall into any of those categories he mentioned. Like ol boy keep saying if it don't apply let it fly...

by Anonymous
11:03 am - Jun 12, '10

2 b honest...I got tired of

2 b honest...I got tired of feeling like bc I'm not "lightskinned" white or spanish...I'm not worth in my own black mens eye...So I start dating white boys and spanish boys...like if they (black men) wanna jump ship I am too...I must say dating really made me change my preference...I'm happy w spanish man...he treats me like a queen an } do getta lotta flack from black men NOW...smh...its like u not happy w us...but when we stop choosing u..ur hurt...well goood 4 U! My man is dominican...fine as hell...heart of gold..an brings 2 the table..so I encourage all women 2 think outside the box of race...brothers aren't gonna wake up (some not all)...till they c us w whites...chinese...arabs..spanish...then their gonna feel like there useless...ugly...not down enough..or worthy...an Ill smile an say "about dayum time"

by black woman w/spanish man
10:11 am - Jun 12, '10

It sounds like you have

It sounds like you have really deep self esteem issues that have little to do with black men. You have the right to date whomever you like but why would you gage your choice on black men in general. "like if they (black men) wanna jump ship I am too", If black men jump off a cliff you're going to jump too?

by Bopa
10:38 pm - Jun 13, '10

Dominican is not a race,

Dominican is not a race, neither is Spanish. Those are nationalities.

by Allen
10:22 am - Jun 12, '10

bahahaaa!

by Yep I said IT!
10:53 am - Jun 12, '10

JJ actin a DAM FOOL! #PRAYER

by Yep I said IT!
11:15 am - Jun 12, '10

I concur with the message.

I concur with the message. It sadens me that Black men compare Black women to White women as if to convey this perpetual negative message that Black women are not as good as White women, and to add insult to injury that many white/mixed-white women/Mullato women co-sign this negative rehetoric. I love Black men dearly and would never publicly protray Black men in a negative light. Slim Thugs and many other Rappers/MC's/Basketball-Football, etc. have been born of the very women that talk about negatively in public and in private and prance around gleefully with White women in toe. I am sure their own mothers must feel shame and if not (Mrs. Combs) they should, but I guess as long as their sons are giving them money, they don't care. Question, what do the mothers of these professional atheletes and entertainers think about the negative comments that are perpetually said in the media. YBF, you should do interviews of these women, especially Slim Thugs mother and ex-girlfriend LaToya Jackson.

by cookilicious
9:44 am - Jun 12, '10

Hey Natasha, I highly doubt

Hey Natasha, I highly doubt you will answer my question, but i'll put it out there for the bloggers to hear. Why do YOU slam slimm thug for verbally disrespecting black women? You post all sorts of Chris Brown, R. Kelly and (even your boy) Tyreese pics and events. These men have all been legally reprimanded for their PHYSICAL actions against black women. You also post pics and events of men who have blatantly cheated on their wives and their families; obviously having no respect for the wholesomeness of the black family. YOU really went IN on slimm thug, young berg, and soulja boy. I dont agree with any of their verbal assaults on black women. Not only is it wrong, but mainly ignorant. Despite their disgusting behavior, many other high profile celebrities have made their actions speak louder than words; and they get more than their 15 mins of fame here on the ybf. I love your blog. I love what you do. Im totally addicted. Please dont take my questioning the source as disregard. Your the outlet, so all I can do is ask.

by Anonymous
5:32 am - Jun 12, '10

To me black men and slims

To me black men and slims girlfriend should be more offended by this article than black woman. He said good black men are extinct and his girl does what he says. I took what he said as to black woman as a compliment because I promise you my standards are high and I'm not lowering them for nothing. My Daddy treats my Mom like a Queen and I demand the same respect and in return I will treat my man like a King. POINT BLANK. I did not struggle and graduate college, work 3 jobs to save up for my own business to end up with a lame fool like SLIM THUG. Sorry Can't do it, won't do it. So call us cocky or whatever, it is what it is and I'm not changing, I'd rather be by myself than to lay up in bed with a ignorant insecure fool.

by pinklady
2:12 am - Jun 12, '10

I couldn't agree with you

I couldn't agree with you more. When I first read about his comments I thought to myself his girlfriend should be offended because he basically told the world he is dating a puppet. Slim Thug is definitely not the type of man I'm looking to spend the rest of my life with so he should just sit his irrelevant ass down. I did not spend the past years of my life getting prepared to be a lawyer to lay down with ignorance like that. The ladies of WEEN, of which I am a member, were very nice to him and I appreciate their honesty. However, I have some words of my own for Slim Thug, his rep, or anyone reading who agrees with him...kiss my a**.

by Anonymous
3:47 am - Jun 12, '10

I love black people period, I

I love black people period, I just can't believe how weak minded some black men are today. But this may have begun with this Baby Mama mess. Black woman keep poppin these babies out because they think it's cute and cannot raise them properly to be respectable men. So honestly were both at fault. Some Black woman need to demand respect and start demanding rings instead of child support and some black boys need to learn how to be a black man and take care of their families.

by pinklady
2:04 am - Jun 12, '10

BLACK MEN SUCK!!!!! But I

BLACK MEN SUCK!!!!! But I love them anyway, even if they don't love us back *siiiggghhh* I have tried to do the white boy thing but I simply CAN NOT! The thought of a white-pink ding-a-ling scared the hell out of me.

by Get it Together Black People
1:35 am - Jun 12, '10

LMAO!

by Fly Chic
1:01 pm - Jun 12, '10

Usually don't comment, but I

Usually don't comment, but I gotta speak on this.... I have noticed the constant battering of black women by the media recently and although I agree with the letter above, I must let it be known: I'm sick and tired of black men acting like they're god's gift to all women. And even more tired of black women acting like only a black man can bring happiness. Slim's opinion is the opinion of most brothers...like it or not...and the reason he comes off arrogant is because black and white women alike are kissing these brothers ass....they ain't gotta work for shiit, they got they're pick of women who will take all of their shiit and disrespect just to say, "I got me a brother." Women, all colors, please wake up. Step ur game up and DEMAND respect and reciprocity. Love comes in all colors...open ur mind and let someone love you! YOU make the choice and reverse this ish! I'm 100% black and I have been lucky enough to find my husband, who btw happens to be spanish and black...my point is don't sweat NO MAN! Humble yourself, provide for yourself, repect yourself and a good man will find you and treat you like the queen you are....I'm out....

by Sophia
11:55 pm - Jun 11, '10

Amen sistah!!!!! Where is the

Amen sistah!!!!! Where is the collection plate?

by Bronze duchess
12:33 am - Jun 12, '10

BOYCOTT SNOOP DOG, DR. DRE ,

BOYCOTT SNOOP DOG, DR. DRE , GAME AND ALL RAPPERS WHO BROUGHT THEIR NEGATIVE BTCH/HOE/GANGSTER CULTURE AND caused it to spread through our communities! Tell Snoop and Dre to empty some of the MILLIONS in their bank accounts and start programs to reverse the damage they have caused by influencing the "baby boys" in our community! TELL SNOOP DOG HE HAS BLOOD ON HIS HANDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!