Panache Report 01/28/08

[mrs.v]

BLIND ITEM (DOWN & OUT)
Although he recently gave the impression of turning over a new leaf, nothing has changed. He was recently spotted with a group member at a Texas airport. He was sweating, twitching and bumming lucy's from fellow passengers-stuffing them in his raggedy jeans pocket, like he was saving them for a rainy day.
He looked homeless and unkempt with a strong body odor. He's obviously on crack or meth. He just can't seem to kick his habit. He's been through foreclosures, repossessions and bankruptcies.
At the height of his career, he loved to front in the limo's, whips, rented cribs and penthouse suites. Unbeknownst to him, all the money for these material objects were deducted from his royalties by the record company. This is why he never got ahead, financially. When his career dried up, all of the royalty money had been pre-spent for the above items and advances. There was nothing left.
All he ever knew how to do was sing, there was nothing left for him to do and then he started using his faded status to live off star struck women, over time, they kicked him to the curb because he wasn't contributing to the household.
He's also a sexist and was overheard making the following twisted comment, "If I were a woman, things would be different, at least I could sell my body for quick cash or get knocked up and have a kid to go on welfare and Section 8."
Who Is He?
Not Bobby Brown


BLIND ITEM (BONUS TIDBIT)
This guy also belongs to a R&B group. They have a few hits but one of those hits was massive. Like a lot of groups, they are broke and he supplements his income by slinging rocks and meth. Often, after he performs, he doesn't retreat to the dressing room like group members, instead, he can be found in a nearby alleyway selling drugs to fans between signing autographs.

[tkdgirl]

R. Kelly

[RevellingInSane]

Dmx

[kingcap72]

I'm thinking somebody from New Edition. They ruled out Bobby, and Johnny Gill's got Eddie as a sugar daddy. So, maybe it's Ralph Tresvant or Michael Bivens.

[judejack]

Most people at Panache seem to think that it is K-Ci from Jodeci. Read the article from the following link:

Baron VC » Blog Archive » Whatever Happened to Jodeci? Well, You Don’t Want to Know

[*DIVA!]

This guy also belongs to a R&B group. They have a few hits but one of those hits was massive.

Not K-Ci
Jodeci released their debut album, Forever My Lady, which included the singles "Gotta Love", "Forever My Lady", "Stay", "Come and Talk To Me", and "I'm Still Waiting". Three of these singles hit #1 on the R&B charts and the album sold over three million copies. Jodeci won an American Music Award for Come and Talk to Me.

[RevellingInSane]

I was reading the first part and the bonus as two separate BI's. Is it all about the same guy?

[*DIVA!]

I was reading the first part and the bonus as two separate BI's. Is it all about the same guy?

Yup, same guy. And I am at a brain freeze at the moment because they didn't mention a solo career so I don't know who the hell it could be..

[Str8_uncut-jock]

I'm pretty sure there are two seperate people in this BI. But, then again...I could be wrong....wouldn't be the first time.

[GKing]

I think it's two people as well. Those pictures of K-Ci break my heart.

[*DIVA!]

I think it's two people as well. Those pictures of K-Ci break my heart.

Why, he wasn't a looker back in 91!!


I think it's two and the second BI is.....

Chauncey from Blackstreet!!!!!!
BLACKstreet is an American R&B group founded in 1992 by Teddy Riley, a New Jack Swing pioneer known for his work as a member of Guy. The band members are: Teddy Riley, Eric Williams, Mark Middleton, and J-Stylz. Former members of BLACKstreet are Joseph Stonestreet, Levi Little, Dave Hollister, Terrell Phillips, and Chauncey Hannibal. Their debut album, BLACKstreet, was a moderate success due to the singles "Booti Call" and "Before I Let You Go", both Top 40 hits ("Before I Let You Go" hit the Top 10). The follow-up, 1996's Another Level (see 1996 in music) was a breakthrough success due to the top single "No Diggity" (with Dr. Dre), which was a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1996,

[judejack]

It's definitely two different blind items about two different people. #1 K-Ci.

#2 Kyle Norman from Jagged Edge got busted for drug trafficking once. I don't know whatever came out of that. I think it was in Atlanta.

[kingcap72]

I was reading the first part and the bonus as two separate BI's. Is it all about the same guy?

I think this is about one person, not two. Because the second part said that it was a 'bonus tidbit,' as if it was some extra info.

edit:

Checked out the Panache site, and each B.I. has it's header in bold white letters. And the bonus tidbit is within this same B.I.

[RevellingInSane]

^^I was confused on this originally. It could go either way. The first part implies he is totally broke, while the second says he is making money by dealing, which a dope fiend wouldn't be able to do. You know he would be his own best customer. lol

Three guess- K-Ci, Chauncey from Blackstreet, or Devante Swing from Jodeci

[cmmdee]

Yeah it can't be K-Ci because Jodeci had a million & one hits.
Dammit! Now "Forever My Lady" is going to be stuck in my head all day. Now I'm gonna have to find it to listen to on myspace. Must start downloading music to my work comp!