Happy Bornday Eazy -E Duz It!

Eric Lynn Wright

September 7, 1963 – March 26, 1995

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~ "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
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~ "O" The Touring Empress

Happy Born Day Tupac!!

Your words, your poetry, your voice, your activism is for ever in our hearts!

June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996


"Keep your head up"

~ "O" The Touring Empress

Ashanti A.K.A "Dorothy"

ASHANTI TO STAR IN WIZ


Ashanti will ease on down the road to her first theater role this summer in a New York-staged revival of "The Wiz. The Grammy winner will star as Dorothy in the African American version of L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz," which begins in June as part of the "Encores!
Summer Stars" series at New York City Center.

Ashanti also played Dorothy in the made-for-television movie “The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz.” City Center’s production of “The Wiz” will be directed by Thomas Kail and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler with music direction by Alex Lacamoire, who previously collaborated on “In the Heights.” The musical, with book by William F. Brown and music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, is scheduled to run from June 12 through July 5.

The Wiz is a family favorite! I will definitely be flying out to see her debut!

~ "O" The Touring Empress

Hot Summer Nights!

92.3 Hot Summer Nights FUNK FEST featuring
Morris Day, S.O.S. Band, Zapp, Midnight Star and Con Funk Shun

At The Greek Theater, Sat, August 08 at 07:00 PM

The presale is available from:
Thu, Apr. 30 at 10:00 AM until Fri, May. 1 at 10:00 PM, or while supplies last. Enter Code: MORRIS for presale tickets!

There is nothing like evening shows, great people, good food, and the vendors are must see & visit!

Hope to see some of you there!

~ "O" The Touring Princess

Solange "By her dang'on self"

I am really feeling Solange Knowles right now! Every time T.O.N.Y. comes on I become more of a supporter!

Two albums under her belt: Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams

You can follow her on twitter: @solangeknowles

She has Spunk, she's Artistic, she's a Mother & Loves her Juelz, She's Free Spirited & has so much Personality! Good looks ketch the eyes, but personalities & character take you further...Beyonce, take notes from your little sister!

Solange - 'T.O.N.Y.' AOL Blackvoices

"And he wasn't just some regular guy, Toni actually the other night, Oh why"...

"I don't go with yesterday no more
Now I'm feeling free (I'm feeling free)
Today and tomorrow told me (what they said)
That's where I should be (that's where I should be)
That's where I should be (so I'm moving)
I'm moving (so I'm moving on)
I'm going, Can't wait forever (I'm moving on)
I'm going (so I'm moving on)
I'm leaving
I miss you baby"

Solange - New Music - More Music Videos

~ "O" The Touring Princess