Sex Addiction????

What’s up fam? I was listening to the radio this week and the host made a good point. Is there really a so called sex addiction or is it that you are married? You see if you have multiple partners as a single woman or man it is considered having a good time or sewing your oats, but if you are married it turns to sex addiction. This could be an excuse but the facts are still true. Let’s take the samples of Tiger Woods vs Derek Jeter, Jeter is doing the same things that Tiger is doing but he is not getting all the attention and is not called a sex addict. So it looks like the biggest mistake Tiger made was getting married! Holla at your boy!

Cote d’Azur

So we’re doing this big radio award show - NRJ awards…it’s mostly like , I suppose, the MTV Awards. The Peas, Jay-Z, Pharrell. It’s happening the same time as Midem and all we can seem to talk about is raising money for Haiti..who by the way, per the french newspaper Le Monde has close to a billion euros in donations. A billion. So they got close to a billion, I’m standing around millionaires, hanging with my girl who I have know from here for 15 years, and my business manager texts me the most heinous shit ever about my finances. So, I’m ready to curl into a ball and start crying…like I’m broke. I’m not going to make it. What the fuck is wrong with me. Blah blah blah. And I talk to my consigliere who reminds me..

“yeah bitch. you are the risk taker. Stop buying into lack and limitation that people are selling. I know there are certain realities but folks’ outlook is very negative and they make no effort to finesse that shit. You love France and you job. Enjoy them both. God is soooo good and as long as we are creative and grateful we continue experience love and peace for real. Let the Universe know you have faith by not falling into that trap.”

And then my phone died. And I am so grateful for her. I am so grateful to have friends (and a mother) who believes in my crazy ass shit. I’m a coocoo bird. This I know. And I lead by the seat of my pants with no real intention of turning it around. And that’s okay. I cannot imagine a life or even having the luxury, of being able to talk shit about what people don’t do or need to do or have a bevy of advisors to tell me what to do, all the while not having an original thought in my head. No risk. No risk? What the fuck is the point if you don’t take risks in what you do? I so admire actors and singers who balls against the wall will work retail or a restaurant or whatever, fuck it, nothing, in order to pursue what they want in life. Or rather, the fact that they know what they want and actually have an attainable goal. It’s so easy to call shots from the sidelines/pedestal - whatever entitled people prefer to call it — and talk shiiiiiit….OOH the shit talking is amazing. All that learning and knowing and no goals. Frick not having a goal. Frick not taking a risk.

In the words of Will.I.Am,

Imma be the upgraded new nigaro
Imma be the average brother with soul
imma be worldwide international
imma be in Rio rockin’ Tokyo

Imma be brilliant
with my millions
loan a trillion
and get back a billion

CALI WAVES, INGLEWOOD PARADES & LOUISIANA FRIED CHICKEN

The waves this past week have been epic. Truly something not seen in California in …I don’t know, I ain’t never seen no shit like that before and the surfers have hailed it as “epic” so that must be what it is. I don’t know why I thought I was going anywhere. I guess I just like to drive around town with a surfboard on my roof. Waves move to 20 feet also.

Which leads me to rehearsals. In Inglewood. I hadn’t been to the SC in some time. I exited Manchester to take the scenic route and was not disappointed. Did you know that there’s gas station at Hoover and Manchester that is also a 24 hour beauty supply? I shit you not. It was….well, brilliant. Mostly because I can’t even make this stuff up!. AND they only sell one type of gas….87. regular unleaded.
That’s it.

Moving right along to Inglewood where half of the parking lost was used for a church. Today it was Ethipion followed closely by the Biker Boys and the Inglewood High marching band warming up for tomorrow’s parade.

Speaking of parades, my assistant paraded down Manchester @ Normandie to the only Louisianna Fried Chicken open. For chicken and gumbo. they have a 5 star rating….regardless of being in the hood.

Then it all got shot to hell….my legs got weak and now I’m taking Bendydryl. So I’m in bed. I think the world has beat my ass. and I need to go to bed.

“Gangstas”

Why do people feel the need to carry guns? Is it that they want to be a “gangsta”, they feel they need protection, or is it just cool. In any case it does not make any sense. If people feel they need to protect themselves hire a professional, if they think it’s cool well it’s not, and if they want to be a gangsta they are in for a rude awakening. Gangstas don’t have a very long life expectancy and it is not come and go as you please, either you are all the way in or not and once in there is no out. I just have one question to all those who carry guns for whatever reason, ARE YOU REALLY PREPARED TO KILL SOMEONE, this is not a game. Holla at your boy and let me know what you think

Happy New Years

Happy New Years from This Rich Life!!

Racism, Double Standard or ????

I just want to know where are all the “organizations and do gooders” now when it comes to Charlie Sheen? It has been almost a week and no one has come out to say anything against him. I still see Hanes commercials and his t.v. show is still on. When Chris Brown had his issues they could not wait to line to boycott anything that he was promoting and they are STILL talking about Tiger and we are not even going to talk about Mike Vick. Someone out there needs to let me know what the deal is. I hate to pull the race card but I do believe that it is appropriate at this point. Please help me understand this blatant racism, double standard or ???
Holla at your boy!

Christmas Gifts

Hello my people, let’s talk about some fun stuff today.  Tell me your best as well as your worst Christmas gift ever!!  Holla at your boy!

KRAMPUS THE CHRISTMAS DEMON

Every year around this time, I remember the days Sarah and I were in Berlin doing a winter tour. We strolled through the Christmas market of Marlene Dietrichplatz and all of a sudden these crazy demon weirdos came and hit sarah….actually, they beat her.

In old-school German folklore (Bavarian really), Krampus, dude from St. Nicks entourage, comes to beat bad kids. He’s the yang to Santas Ying. Santa gives presents to good kids and Krampus to beatings to bad kids. Naughty kids, prepare to get your ass beat. Traditionally depicted with huge horns, a black mane, talon-like claws (Krampus comes from the Old German for “claw”), and wielding chains and a birch rod, Santa’s enforcer beat, whipped and shamed bad children. Sometimes, Krampus went so far as to shove his victims into a sack and throw that into a river. He seemed also to have a particular penchant for birching young, pretty virgins.

Sarah started crying. I wanted to get Kamal to beat him up. It was frightening. Actually frightening.

Then we went to the Grand Hyatt for lunch, had Chestnut soup and listened to Mariah Carey’s “Oh Holy Night”.

Awww, Christmas.

Fred Segal

Dear Lovelies,

Fred Segal Man opened its doors to preview a few of their new lines. Young socials came out in full force to welcome four artists to the Vans Vault collections in the Conveyor. Sure to inspire sneaker lovers as well as individuals who are collectors of the brand, the new designers featured include R. Crumb, Rick Griffin, and Robert Williams. However it was the launch of two new jewelry lines, Browne & Co. and teraminO that I gave most of my attention to. I was able to catch up with a few friends at the event and even spotted my favorite new trend, the full length coat. I was quite amused by the oversized, warm, cozy mood these coats put me in as I watched, ok gawked at them. Check them out, get inspired! The event was very chill and there was a lot of good energy surrounding the new designers. I did a lot of people watching and even a little ear hustling. One girl was telling her friends how she found this vest on the street as she headed to the event. It was really cute; I wish I had found it myself. Here are a couple of the pics I snapped. Enjoy!

Totally Obsessed, xoxo Love

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Browne & Co.

Just two doors past the Koji BBQ truck Browne & Co. was on display with its beautiful collection of ethnic chains and exotic stones. Using a combination of ornate and distressed beads, and metals the hand made collection is the latest expression of actor turn model, turn jewelry designer Browne Andrews. The unisex necklaces, bracelets, and brooches are intricately paired with interesting feathers, coins, bones, and other delicious notions from places such as Tibet, Egypt, and Africa. Each piece makes for great conversation as well as pretty jewelry. Like the designer himself the pieces are fun, eclectic, and beautiful. After owning one piece you are sure to want to mix and enterchange the charms in order to create your own story. The brand offers a custom experience for clients to create jewelry that is a personal expression of individuality.
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teraminO

Bartolo August III, Creative director for Teramino, never left the counter; anxious and humbled to share a sampling of what’s in store for the label. Like Browne, Bart’s counter was frequented by the ladies, a few industry peeps and good friends. Deep emerald green in unfinished leather with gold brushed grommets was the theme for the night. They pulled a few tricks offering the sweetest leather bow –tie studded earrings for women. I also had my eye on the Chandler bracelet as well as the double loop ring.
Along with the jewelry, a line of Tees for men is now available. Coming in 2010 the brand will offer leather belts, bags, and a line of denim. www.teraminO.com

Disappearing Acts

I know there still a few of you out there that still play the disappearing game during the holidays.  For those of you who don’t know what that is, it is when you are juggling many men or women you conveniently stop calling, stop answering calls, and don’t answer the door during the holiday season.  Who remembers doing that and if you are still doing this when are you going to stop.  Also does this sound familiar to any of you and has it happened to you?  Holla at your boy!

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