Whitney Houston's Cause of Death Analyzed

Drowned...in Leaches and Lies?

Part 2

Monique Houston, the ex-wife and Gary Houston has gone on record to say that she believed that Patricia Houston, along with Whitney Houston's two brothers, was involved in the disgraceful selling of a photo that featured Houston in her casket. According to Monique, selling lies and photos to tabloids behind Whitney's back was a common practice amongst family members.  Houston's brothers allegedly had checks sent to accounts with various names in order to cover their tracks.  Perhaps this woman is lying.  However, if she isn't, what a truly sad state of affairs.  It has been acknowledged by many friends(yet not any family members outside of Houston's mother) that Whitney carried the load and financially supported everyone.  Is this anyway to treat a person who writes your checks?

Gospel artist and close friend of Whitney Houston, Kim Burrell, shared a touching story in several recent interviews.  Burrell shares that Houston wanted her feet rubbed, however non of her staff or family members were willing to oblige her.  Kim Burrell, in an act of love and friendship, volunteered to rub Whitney's feet.  Kim Burrell shared that Whitney began to cry.  Kim asked why and Houston replied, "because you really love me."  Reasonable minds may conclude from this statement that Whitney Houston felt unloved.  Not because nobody would rub her feet, but perhaps due to years of people constantly taking and never giving back.  Perhaps Whitney was well aware of the affairs going on "behind her back", she was clearly aware enough to feel unloved by those who surrounded her.

When Houston died, she was supposedly alone.  Despite the duties one might associate with assistants, managers, and bodyguards during a high profile weekend such as the Grammy's, it appears that all of Whitney's employees were out and about and living it up.  Nobody assisting or managing or protecting.  Or at least that is the most recent and official story they have submitted for public consumption.  Her manager and sister-in-law Patricia stated that while Whitney called her more than once and left messages, she never answered the phone or returned her calls.  

To Be Continued...

THE BET AWARDS: What People Are Saying...

The BET Awards: Word on the Net!

On Chris Brown Performance...

She ‏@ScarletVirgin

I still can't get over my love, Chris Brown's awful performance at the BET Awards ☹

Tina Gorgeous ‏@_TasteMyThawts

I was disappointed in Chris brown's performance last night , he could've done better .

Gemini ♊♥ ‏@Im_SoDelirious

I think Chris Brown BET performance was hot, i dnt care wat nobody say : ) #ChrisBrown

RAGE of NiKES™ ‏@iKiCK_Rabbits

So Chris Brown only had a 3min. Performance and they had us waitin 3hrs, thanks #BET.

On Whitney Houston Tribute...

Gabrielle Dennis ‏@GabrielleDennis

Finally a tribute to Whitney that made sense. Real Fam, real friends, real talent. Thx @BET that's how you do it :) #BETAwards#RIPWhitney

D'mon ‏@Dee_Mo85

WHY DIDNT KIM BURRELL DO THE WHITNEY TRIBUTE!?!?!?....SHOULDA TRADED HER FOR THAT MONICA CHICK!!

Kel Mitchell ‏@Iamkelmitchell

#BETAwards Brandy, Cissy Houston & Monica Did a incredibleWhitney Houston Tribute! WOW!

D. Narcisse ‏@_FeelinMyself_

Whitney Houston tribute was probably one of the best I've seen thus far. How her mother found strength to sing idk but R.I.P. to a great.

On Illuminati... 

tar Struck ‏@MsDoubleCupLove

I dont even be off that illuminati talk but oh yeah the BET awardsstraight illuminati ran !

Ryan K ‏@EagleEye1906

Y'all gonna start your BS illuminati conspiracies over the BETawards now?

#HOLYLIFE ‏@TheHolyKaron

I bet them green triangles Illuminati?

Fleece Johnson ‏@FLEECEBOONDOCKS

Why people always tweet me talking about the Illuminati.... If youbelieve the Illuminati control BET why you watched the awards stillSTFU

On Mariah Carey Fake Crying...

'Ina Abdirizak ‏@azhaarhirsii

Did anyone else think that Mariah Carey's 'almost cry for Whitney' thing was kinda suspect? It almost looked fake to me...

Christina Williams ‏@ChrisE_CW

@jennaparks11 Oh I meant to tweet a while back to say I wasn't buying Mariah's sincerity... Seemed fake and sorta forced

Francine Bissereth ♥ ‏@_GrandCoeur

Mariah was being real thirsty with her fake tears

Mthunzi ‏@tunzlunz

Some people are so self absorbed Mariah couldn't even bring real tears. So fake. #BETAwards

Lauryn Hill's Reponse to Not Paying Her Taxes

    Lauryn Hill is accusing the recording industry of black listing and sabotaging artists, as well as using the media to attack and bully people into submission. She suggests they have even gone as far as keeping and getting artists addicted to substances all in an attempt to maintain control of these individuals.  According to Lauryn Hill, while she wanted to write about pop culture destroying and manipulating the youth, "the powers that be" prevented her progress and were only interested in music that promoted their own marketing plans and "politics."  


   In conclusion, Lauryn claims to have rebelled and for that reason she was forced into hiding.  While these are serious claims and Lauryn Hill seems to edge one step closer to "coo-coo for cocoa puffs" every day, it's not the first time such accusations have been made against Sony(Hill's record label).  Both Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey have made similar claims of sabotage in the past.  But if all of this is true, why would you want to "come back?" 
See Lauryn Hill's statements in her own words below:


For the past several years, I have remained what others would consider underground. I did this in order to build a community of people, like-minded in their desire for freedom and the right to pursue their goals and lives without being manipulated and controlled by a media protected military industrial complex with a completely different agenda. Having put the lives and needs of other people before my own for multiple years, and having made hundreds of millions of dollars for certain institutions, under complex and sometimes severe circumstances, I began to require growth and more equitable treatment, but was met with resistance. I entered into my craft full of optimism (which I still possess), but immediately saw the suppressive force with which the system attempts to maintain it’s control over a given paradigm. I’ve seen people promote addiction, use sabotage, black listing, media bullying and any other coercion technique they could, to prevent artists from knowing their true value, or exercising their full power. These devices of control, no matter how well intentioned (or not), can have a devastating outcome on the lives of people, especially creative types who must grow and exist within a certain environment and according to a certain pace, in order to live and create optimally.


I kept my life relatively simple, even after huge successes, but it became increasingly obvious that certain indulgences and privileges were expected to come at the expense of my free soul, free mind, and therefore my health and integrity. So I left a more mainstream and public life, in order to wean both myself, and my family, away from a lifestyle that required distortion and compromise as a means for maintaining it. During this critical healing time, there were very few people accessible to me who had not already been seduced or affected by this machine, and therefore who could be trusted to not try and influence or coerce me back into a dynamic of compromise. Individual growth was expected to take place unnaturally, or stagnated outright, subject to marketing and politics. Addressing critical issues like pop culture cannibalism or its manipulation of the young at the expense of everything, was frowned upon and discouraged by limiting funding, or denying it outright. When one has a prolific creative output like I did/do, and is then forced to stop, the effects can be dangerous both emotionally and psychologically, both for the artist and those in need of that resource. It was critically important that I find a suitable pathway within which to exist, without being distorted or economically strong-armed.


During this period of crisis, much was said about me, both slanted and inaccurate, by those who had become dependent on my creative force, yet unwilling to fully acknowledge the importance of my contribution, nor compensate me equitably for it. This was done in an effort to smear my public image, in order to directly affect my ability to earn independently of this system. It took a long time to locate and nurture a community of people strong enough to resist the incredibly unhealthy tide, and more importantly see through it. If I had not been able to make contact with, and establish this community, my life, safety and freedom, would have been directly affected as well as the lives, safety and freedom of my family. Failure to create a non toxic, non exploitative environment was not an option. 

Whitney Houston's Cause of Death Analyzed

Drowned...in Leaches and Lies?

A PROBLEM BIGGER THAN DRUGS
Let's face it, the phrase "Say no to drugs" has been drilled into the minds of each and every one of us ad nauseam.  To reduce the lessons one should learn from the untimely passing of the greatest voice of our time, down to something as cliche as the "dangers of drugs" is a waste.  I'm sure Whitney Houston was well aware of the "dangers of drugs."  After all, she had two older brothers already deep into the throngs of addiction well before she allowed it to take over her life.  However, circumstances resulted in her choosing that path regardless.  So, rather than focusing on the obvious, I'd like to attempt to dive into the deeper and perhaps, more significant lessons.

BEWARE OF THE COMPANY YOU KEEP
At this juncture, it would be easy to rehash Houston's obvious misstep in marrying "bad boy" Bobby Brown, however that story too, has already been told.  Granted, Brown has launched his version of a publicity tour in an attempt to erase and rewrite history, but at the end of the day, his rap sheet has been far too publicized for far too long to expect the public to forget the years of insanity he has displayed over the past two decades.  From peeing in police cars to domestic violence, that story has been written and sold over and over again.  More importantly, Houston had divorced Brown 6 years ago.  That chapter of her life was gone and discarded.   However, once Brown was gone, who remained?


Accompanying Whitney Houston the weekend of her passing were several individuals:

Gary Houston: older brother to Whitney Houston
     


Patricia Houston: Gary's wife who served as Whitney's manager

Ray Watson: Patricia's brother who served as Whitney's  bodyguard

"Aunt" Mary: Patricia's aunt who served as Whitney's assistant

Raffles Van Exel: Patricia's assistant

Her sister-in-law and manager shared during a sit-down with Oprah Winfrey, that she didn't believe drugs played a part in Houston's death.  While the initial investigative report stated that no illegal drugs were found in the hotel room, the last and final report stated that there were drug paraphernalia and a "white substance" in the bathroom where Houston was discovered.  Patricia was there on the scene when Whitney passed, so how could she have not been aware of the drug remnants found all throughout the bathroom?  The most likely explanation? Patricia Houston lied.  Suffice it to say that there was at least one dishonest person in the fold.


To be continued...

The Best TV Theme Songs Besides Fresh Prince of Bel-Air!

10 Awesome TV Theme Songs in Random Order:

1) READING RAINBOW  

Ahh, the memories.  We'd watch this in elementary school and all the kids would sing along.  Well, except me.  I sang it quietly in my heart.

2) COSBY SHOW (SEASON 6) 

Vanessa had the best dance, right? Right?  Of course I'm right!  The Huxtable's came with many different theme songs, but I think season 6 is the most memorable.

3) DUCK TALES 

Duck Tales! A Woo Ooo!  As far as cartoon theme songs go, this one is near the top!

4) M.A.S.H.  

Ok, so I never actually watched this show.  But somebody in our house did, because I fell in love with the theme song!

5) SALUTE YOUR SHORTS 

It makes me wanna fart!! Ok, I'm showing my (im)maturity. 

6) TAXI 

It's one of those tv theme songs that just makes everybody feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  We have no idea why.

7) PUNKY BREWSTER  

I once owned a pair of multi-colored punky, brewster sneakers. 

8) GOOD TIMES 

Nothing says "Good Times" like temporary layoffs and easy credit rip-offs!  Ain't we lucky we got 'em?

9) FAMILY TIES 

It's so smooth and so 80s, and so worthy of being on a list of the best TV theme songs!

10) WHO'S THE BOSS 

Well... it's quite inspirational, and well, I like it.  Who's blog is it?  Who's the boss?