Real House Wives of Atlanta

My Favorite Quotes of The Atlanta Cast Season 2

"My home isn't my house, my home is my family" - Ed Hartwell
"I'm not attached to the house, I'm attached to my family" -Ed Hartwell

"You & yo wig get out of my life" - NeNe Leakes

"Who gon check me Boo?" -Sheree

~ "O" The Touring Empress

100 Days of Tears... "Anotha Day Anotha DOLLA"

Roderick Anthony Burton II
November 25, 1987 – May 18, 2009

It's easy for people to say, I think or thought about you everyday. I have been wanting to share my words, my tears, and my pain with people since I flew back home From Atlanta June 1, 2009. Every time I began to write & I was forced to stop. I wasn’t quite ready.

I want to speak for you, just to convey to the unknown ears about the young boy 'Bucklyte' that turned into a man known to all as 'Dolla'. From the Da Razkalz Cru singed to Elektra Records to Dolla signing to Konvict...the journey was amazing & rewarding.

Days after you were murdered, I sat on the plane crying & typing these words in my palm:


May 22, 2009

Dear Buck,
I'm on my way to your home going. It's Friday Juma, you will enter Paradise :)
Airtran seat 1F, I got caught texting TeMoney and instead of being booted off this flight, I powered down my 213 & decided to write you a letter that you should have been writing me 50 years from now.

Now even 30 minutes into my flight I have tossed back a few & used up all of my tissue.

I can admit I'm being selfish right now. I’m not ready to let you go…

He blessed me with you. Your smile, your calmness, your words of brother & sister. Your voice asking me to put your hair into a ponytail. Using my jam & good rubber bands.

Us playing basketball, me & Venessa breaking you & TeMoney’s ankles. To us celebrating at the Stinking Rose on La Cienega after signing your new recording deal, to us sneaking your under age tail in HOB's on Sunset for Snoop Dog's Party in July ’06.

My Buck, I love you so much and in my pre-cougar status I learned from u patience...My Buck, I'm selfish because I'm not ready for u 2 leave us. It was Allah's will & I will not question why, so in order for me 2 be unselfish you will always be My Buck...Your Dolla.

We only part...to meet again!
Love your oldest Sista from a different Umi & Mista!

O'neika

Atlanta, GA May 22, 2009

On several flights, family & friends from various cities arrived in Atlanta for Buck’s Janaza.

Hugs, tears, cameras and pictures from every direction, Buck’s music, young & old began to celebrate Buck until the wee hours of the morning. I spent the night at Buck’s Umi’s (mom) house. His umi tried her best to stay busy. Doing everything, for everyone. She was strong; With Alex (Step father) on her side, she remained focused and on point.

Atlanta, GA May 23, 2009

Around 8 am Dawnee (Buck’s Umi) made sure we were all up, showered, bathed, fed & dressed on time for the Janaza. Me & Papa Reveyoso (grandfather) talked about Chicago back in the day & listen to one of his favorite songs, after it replayed 3 times or so he asked me to take his cd out of the dvd player he wanted to make sure it didn’t get left behind in Atlanta or misplaced. Papa Reveyoso’s deep breaths & faint stares told me that he never imagined having to bury his 21 year old grandson. I can only imagine.

Family & Close friends dressed in white clothing, white scarves, kufi's & hijabs…Fighting the humid Georgia air, we all awaited outside in 2 single file lines about to walk inside the ‘Word of Faith Love Center’ in East Point, a Butterfly began to fly amongst us, touching foreheads, hats & arms. Anna ‘Anyeay West’ yelled to the Butterfly, “Go on now Buck” and we all began to laugh…Buck aka Dolla was in the line with us, making us smile & laugh as he always did.

Dolla was presented & Laid to rest like a Prince…After he was laid to rest, we went back to his Umi's house, to celebrate more of Dolla's life. Everyone was welcomed there with open arms, non family members such as supporters & fans. I chatted with Lil Zane's mother (Mrs. Copeland) & Akon's Mother (Mrs. Thiam) showing them pictures of my "KamZa", Along with TeMoney's mother (Mrs. Jackson), The moms made store runs to get more ice & food. It was an afternoon of Unity & Love. In the back of the house, Mrs. Thiam prayed for us all to have strength & forgiveness to the man that changed all of our lives May 18, 2009.

My Buck, known to most as The Rapper “Dolla” was my friend, my brother…His music & message never had a chance to reach the masses & you believe all of what you read; 60% of its false, often 3^rd & 4^th hand. Everyone speaks on the Potential “Dolla” had & that he was destined for Success.

It took 87 days to write this, I’m sure I have grammatical errors & I would love to share more pictures & footage, But out of respect for my loved one I will deny that access into more of my personal space at this time because I do not want his murder & life to be exploited negatively. Dolla was loved by fans as a young man who was humble, approachable, beautiful, charismatic, witty & talented. Buck or “Roddy” was loved by US because he was him, just the way Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful made him.

“Dolla Spoke Life”…

~ "O" The Touring Empress
Twitter - @SPProductions

Shady Business + Imposter = Exposed

J’Adore Magazine reached out to a few folks in the industry, myself included to relay a sincere word of caution regarding a malicious individual who has been repeatedly misrepresenting the J’Adore Magazine brand and reputation.

This fraud is a young man by the name of Zakee Boyd, also known in many circles as “Jesus”– especially among the women he comes in contact with during his weekly escapades at popular nightspots including Dreamz, Pure, Esso’s, Magic City and other popular venues.

After repeated warnings directly from J’Adore’s upper management, Mr. Boyd continues to insist on using our publication for personal gain. Because of his sustained deceit, there is now the urgency to alert the public of this imposter who is benefiting from the hard years of work we have put in to make J’Adore what it is.In the span of the last few months, J’Adore Magazine’s staff has received numerous complaints and reports about his misconduct and misrepresentation. Boyd’s tactics include false representation that he is the CEO, Vice President and/or photographer for J’Adore Magazine and promises businesses and individuals concessions and coverage in the publication in order to gain VIP access, special treatment, perks and other sources of personal gain. Boyd also approaches aspiring models in these venues with false promises of J’Adore exposure, leading to personal visits and impromptu photo shoots. This, of course, is the most dangerous of all of the scenarios and should be taken very seriously.

To be clear, Zakee Boyd was briefly involved with J’Adore Magazine as a source of promotions for J’Adore. His role with J’Adore was quickly canceled after we received several repeated reports of the aforementioned unscrupulous activities.

Ultimately, Zakee Boyd, under absolutely any circumstances, should not be taken seriously as a member of J’Adore Magazine or party of any other reputable business related to the publication. If the J’Adore staff learns that he continues to gain perks under false pretenses immediate legal action will be the results.

Jay Glover
President/Agent
HD, THE AGENCY
Direct: 678-428-0675
Email: jayg@hatkaentertainment.com

Source:
Rahiem Shabazz
www.rashaentertainment.com

~ "O" The Touring Empress

Rowdy Collection

Rowdy Collection

Available at: The Rowdy Store 784-B North Highland Ave. NE., Atlanta, GA 30306 404.853.3274

From ATL's Dallas Austin (produced Madonna, TLC, Kim From Real Housewives Atlanta =) and Boys II Men), Rowdy's new stuff covers a fuller range of wardrobe needs, maintaining the brand's militant-punk spirit but dialing back its former motley-colored stridence. New torso-wear includes the short-sleeved, surprisingly nightlife-friendly Military Shirt (dusky black, w/ embroidered starred chest pockets), the polar brigade-style Shirt Jacket (white, w/ gold zip, pocketed sleeves, and riotous b&w collage lining), and tees like the black & platinum, ransom note-styled "War, Peace, Rowdy", "Rowdy in the U.S.A." (winged logo, lightning bolts as US flag stripes), and "War Is(nt) Over", with the "nt" spray-painted on, just as it is on Dennis Kucinich's garage door. There's also modestly edgy bottom-wear: the Canvas Jean denim, with leather backside lightning bolts and gold bolt chain accessory; Scottish Plaid Shorts w/ leather star patches on back pockets; and the Boxing Canvas Bathing Suit (white, with thick black outline and black bolt on right leg bottom) -- styled as boxing trunks, much better than your Julio Speedo Chavez getup.


Check the catalog for other available offerings, at TheRowdyCollection.com

Source: Thrillist ~ "O" The Touring Empress

EIGHTY81 hosts Lebron "King" James for an exclusive affair

EIGHTY81 hosts Lebron "King" James for an exclusive affair Atlanta, Ga (PR WEB) February, 2009 - Hot off an amazing NBA All Star performance and his infamous signature Two Kings event, Lebron "King" James comes to Atlanta for the much anticipated Hawks vs. Cavaliers game. During his reign in the city, King James will also host an exclusive event with EIGHTY81 in a royal style affair. The event will take place in Buckhead's prestigious 5 star restaurant and lounge, MF Buckhead, on Saturday, February 28, 2009. The who's who in the entertainment and sports world will be in attendance for a night with the King. Located on the ground floor of the new Terminus building, MF Buckhead is a visual knockout: a high-energy Japanese ultra -lounge and mezzanine. Every detail, from the dramatic Italian hardwood floors to the polished black walnut counter tops, from obi, traditional Japanese fabric accents, to the stunning lighting and traditional Japanese imported porcelain and earthenware, reflects the streamlined beauty and harmony of Japanese heritage and provides the perfect setting for this luxury sport affair. Join EIGHTY81 for a fusion of the crème' de la crème in sports and lifestyle. For more information visit www.eighty81.com EVENT MEDIA & VIP RSVP CONTACT: The Garner Circle PR E: pr@thegarnercircle.com P: 770.256.1800 Source: The Garner Circle - Email Blast ~ "O" The Touring Empress