Jay-Z Concertgate: The Saga Continues!

Ryan Cameron of the Ryan Cameron Show, announced Live Nation will not reschedule Jay Z’s canceled concert at Chastain Park Amphitheater. The concert, originally scheduled for Sunday, July 12, was canceled due to (a monsoon) inclement weather. Rumors were that the concert would be rescheduled for August 13, but Live Nation issued a press release denying those reports.

I visited LiveNation.com and found no such press release so I am not sure how factual this information is. I was told the tickets for the concert were "Rain or Shine" so I don't know if the chances of a refund are DOA.

Update: Jay-Z states "We are looking for dates in August if not...maybe the fall".

Jay-Z's "Soak N' Wet" Tour at Chastain

I'm positive everyone has heard about the canceled Jay-Z concert last night at Chastain. When they first announced Jay-Z would be doing a show there my antennae was at half staff only because I'm kinda "over" Jay at this point and secondly, hasn't he retired twice already? Honestly, I can't remember the last time he said anything that made me "run that back" to hear it again.

But, for those die hard Jay-Z fans last night was a major disappointment! As I read the Twitter updates from the anxious and wet attendees I couldn't help but have a few thoughts of my own. Walk with me....

1. I guess Fabolous saw the weather report, got his ish, "threw it in the bag" and got the heck on.

2. The only thing that "Opened up" for Jay were the clouds (rain, lightning, thunder)

3. I knew Ciara would be MIA. As much as she grinds and twerks her show would have looked like a "Slip N Slide" demonstration on stage. And there is only so much her weave can take.

4. Some concertgoers sat in metal chairs soaking wet in a thunderstorm waiting for Jay. Do I really need to explain this one?

5. Two words: PHILLIPS ARENA!!

6. You CANNOT walk around calling yourself Hov and not expect some kickback from JEHOVAH!

It's still up in the air whether or not he actually showed up to cancel or sent the promoter a Tweet that said "No clouds in my stooones...it's ya boy! HOV". But, I still think Jay is foul for how it all went down. Granted the sky did open up like a 7Eleven or a girl on stage at Strokers but he could have at least stepped on stage to tell his dripping fans with soggy tickets in their hands the show would be canceled due to inclement weather and for their safety. Even better he could have threw on his waterproof NY fitted and a Rocawear raincoat......never mind.

If you Jay-Z fans were my fans I would have put on my plastic rain cap and tied it under my chin as snug as I could, I would have put on a latex bodysuit like B Angie B (Oaktown 3 5 7), put a rubber sleeve on the mic, and I would have sang as long as y'all were willing to stand in the rain. Well, I would have sung as best I could with rain blowing in my mouth. But, you get the point!

My heart goes out to the people who thought Jay-Z was worth waiting in the rain for but he didn't think enough of them to do the show! HOV!

I'll end with a Tweet I read last night: People waited in the rain to see Jayhova but wouldn't go to a dry building Sunday morning to be with Jehovah.

THROW YA DIAMONDS UP! THE ROC IS...AHEM ISN'T IN THE BUILDING!

Signs Your Boo May Be Cah-ray-zee!

By now I'm pretty sure everyone has heard about the recent Steve McNair tradgedy/scandal. This was a very sad situation on so many levels but I can't help but wonder were there any signs beforehand that shorty may have been "touched" upstairs? Then, I thought to myself the signs are always there we just fail to recognize them or take heed. As a courtesy to you I have compiled a short list of signs that may indicate your Boo may be cah-ray-zee! ( I will use "he" but it also applies to "she" as well)

• If he says Brian Nichols was just misunderstood your boo may be crazy
• If you wake up in the middle of the night and he's staring at you like you ate the last piece of chicken your boo may be crazy
• If he calls you 3am and says "I was just calling to see what you were doing". Your boo may be crazy
• If he reaches over and bops you in the mouth out of nowhere and says "GOTCHA"! Your boo may be crazy
• If his idea of PDA is putting you in the headlock your boo may be crazy
• If you come home and he's sitting in the dark bucknekkid eating cheetos your boo may be crazy
• If he refers to a knife, shank, gun, or any other possible murder weapon as "pretty", "gorgeous", or "sexy" your boo may be crazy
• If he starts questioning you about places you are supposed to go like church, work, or the doctors your boo may be crazy
• If you're in a heated argument and he randomly yells out "ON ERRYTHANG I LOVE" your boo may be crazy

Please take heed to the warning signs or this next blog could be about you!

Oh, one more thing.....if you have done anything listed above YOU are the crazy one!

Definitely NOT My Calling....

As most of you know I am doing some soul searching and really trying to find my true calling in life. While doing so I seem to have come up with more things that definitely are NOT my calling. I thought I'd share a few of them with you....

1. A Professional Dancer- Unless there is a Two Step Tournament/Competition somewhere you can count me out!

2. A Trash Collector- My upper body strength isn't strong enough to hang on to the side of that trash truck. One sharp turn and it's a wrap!

3. An Olympic Swimmer - Get my hair wet? Really? Not to mention I can't swim in the tub let alone a pool.

4. A Yoga Instructor - I'm too gassy!

5. An Artist/Painter - This one I could possibly pull off. All I would have to do is shake the extra paint off my brushes onto the canvas and call it something deep like "Tapestry of Humanity"! Folks won't know the difference.

6. A Mime - I talk waaaay too much for that!

7. A Lifeguard - See #3

8. FBI Agent - I would abuse my special priviledges and be hunting down my homegirl's baby daddy. Or everyone would feel uneasy around me when I get drunk because I have done background checks on them and they're worried I am going to start spilling the beans! *slurring* "KiKi, tell errybody bout da time yo house got raided cause you was selling EBT cards and unedited bootlegs of Wolverine!"

Y'all Gone Make Me Lose My Mind

up in herre!!!
Yesterday, my family and I went to Babies R Us to register for the arrival of our precious Destiny Anita. As soon as we arrived I quickly located the Registry desk and the very uninterested attended with horribly applied make up and her shirt rolling up her back. Being the sweetie pie that I am I greeted her with all my excitement and enthusiasm to finally be registering. She half heartedly explained to me the registering procedure and sent me on my way. I had an absolute blast! I kid you not when I say we went up and down every aisle of that store meticulously chosing the right products, lotions, and necessities for Destiny! The kids had a blast as they took turns using the gun to laser our final decisions. 5 hours later......I return to the Registry desk with my product filled laser gun that will bring my registry to life. Awaiting my arrival is "Poot Roll Up" the disgruntled attendant. Again, I greet her with my pleasant yet tired smile and I take a seat as she uploads my newly created registry. After a few loooooooong minutes she hands me my list and sends me on my way. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Now, I can run home and share my new registry with family and friends. When I get in the car I notice something strange. I think my exact reaction was "I didn't chose this sh-t!" It didn't take long to realize I was given the wrong registry. A tad annoyed but not really surprised I return inside the store with my son assisting me. I inform "Poot Roll Up" that it was not my registry. She spent the first few minutes trying to convince me it was. Then, it happened! She called for back up. That is the first sign that a major F-ck up has taken place. A few moments later another clueless woman approaches and tries the same tactic of trying to convince me it was my registry. Now, I can feel my cool melting off of me like an ice cube in June. Next, thing you know "Poot Roll Up" utters the words that almost cause me to deliver my beautiful baby girl on cellblock 8...."You're registry was deleted by accident". So, I uttered "you mean to tell me I wasted an entire day in this store". Then, she give me a look of confirmation. I was "madder" than Ice T in New Jack City when he wanted to shoot Nino Brown!!!! I literally felt myself coming unglued! I smacked my hand down on that desk and said with the little bit of sanity I had left "I NEED TO LEAVE RIGHT NOW BEFORE IT GETS REALLY UGLY!!" It took everything in me and the good Lord above not to grab "Poot Roll Up" and choke the piss out of her. So, I spent 30 minutes last night deleting over 100 items I did not chose from a registry that is no longer irrelevant. :(

STAY AWAY FROM BABIES R US @ STONECREST!!!!!!!!

No, I haven't been slippin on my sit-ups.....

Happy New Year!!! 2007 is gone and I'm so looking forward to what 2008 has in store for me. So far so good. I've started a new gig which I absolutely love, my family is blessed and happy, and last but not least I haven't been slipping on my sit ups.....I'M PREGNANT! Life couldn't be better right now. Okay, it actually could because this morning (noon and night) sickness is kicking my behind! Pretty soon I'm just going to go out and buy a port-a-potty and just drag it around with me. Once I get past the MNNS I will be good to go. I don't know if it's a boy or girl yet. I really don't care either way as long as the baby is healthy. But, I'm willing to bet boy or girl the child will definitely be able to speak spanish because I've been overdosing on salsa and tortilla chips like it's nobody's business. I ate so much salsa and chips yesterday my waitress and my husband just sat staring at me like they were secretly planning an intervention. I'm really excited because my sister-in-law is pregnant with twins (due in Feb). I can't wait til they get here. So, as you can see I have a lot to look forward to in 2008 and I vow to make it the best year ever. I pray all of you have a 2008 just as wonderful.

Keep Shining,

Xavi

Random Thoughts

Does PMS stand for "Possibly Murder Someone"?!?! Because I swear I almost caught a case several times last week.

I'd like to give a very special thanks to HBO and the Sopranos for thee wackest series finale EVER!!! Not to mention the fact that I thought my cable went out just before HBO history was made.

With the price of gas being higher than Bobby Brown on a Saturday night I am very close to taking it old school and having everyone pitch in $2 gas money before jumping into my ride.
Ummm, our country is at war so I don't give a Good Golly Miss Molly dayum that Paris Hilton is in jail. I just can't understand why everyone else does. Aight, let me keep it real. It's hilarious!!!! But, I don't "care". Besides no one cared when I went to jail. :(

The Cavs are going to get Swiffer'd.

My booty must be hungry because it's been eating my panties all day long. Wedgies are the worst!

I miss my daughter. :(

I really need to lose weight but I am not disciplined enough to do it. I love to eat out. Maybe I should have been a food critic.

My computer died of a virus Saturday. I feel so lost without it. *cues up "Lost Without You" to let Robin Thicke ease my pain*

I feel sophisticated when I wear pearls.

Is it Friday yet?

OhMiGawd....OhMiBod

I will be the first to admit I am completely attached to my iPod. I'll even go as far as saying it's like a security blanket for me. When I need some "instant music" I turn to my trusty pal. When I need some visual entertainment I watch my favorite video podcasts. Again, my trusty pal is there to save me in my time of need. I remember the day my handheld buddy locked up on me. I was in a state of mourning until I saw the sweet twinkle of the green battery illuminate the small precious screen. You should have been there it was more intense than a sweeps week episode of ER.

Just when I thought I couldn't love my 30GB of heaven any more I am completely taken by surprise when I find out about the OhMiBod. (pictured below)



The OhMiBod is a revolutionary vibrator with a special 007-like chip that allows the vibrator to pleasure you by vibrating to the beat and rhythm of your music while you listen.

(excuse me as I dance around the room........still dancing..........finishing......and done)

And to think I was excited about the forthcoming iPhone!!!!

My Announcement

For personal and professional reasons I've decided to no longer pursue a career as a recording artist. I can't say I a retiring because I feel only a veteran in the game has the right to use that term. So, lets just say I am taking an "Indefinite Leave of Absence". I won't say I will never pursue music again because I love it and it's my life. But, at this time I feel it's the best thing for me to do. It's always been my dream to be a singer and I am very blessed to have the opportunity to release two albums, travel overseas, and meet a bunch of very wonderful people. I am very grateful to all of you who have supported my music as well as those of you who didn't. I will maintain my website (because I absolutely love it) but, once the last few copies of my album are sold my music will only be available through DMS sites (iTunes, MSN, Rhapsody).

With that being said, to clear out that last of my inventory I will be selling last copies of my "Still Shining" album for $3.99. Visit: www.xaviera.net to purchase.

What's next for me? Who knows! But, I will keep you posted.

Much Love,
Xavi