YBF Exclusive: YBF Celebs Cover Black Enterprise Mags+ Rihanna & Robin Thicke Get It Poppin'+New Ish From Chris Brown & Outkast

Nov 22 | by Natasha

YBF celebs are covering the upcoming December issue of Black Enterprise mag on 5 different covers:

For the very first time, BE hits newsstands with five exclusive consecutive covers, a first in the magazine’s 37-year history. The series of covers includes NBA superstar LeBron James; hip-hop phenomenon Chris Brown with gospel powerhouse Kirk Franklin; Queen Latifah; platinum chart-toppers Wyclef Jean together with John Legend, and tennis ace turned fashionista Venus Williams.

The BE HOT LIST is comprised of ultimate achievers under the age of 40 from media, music, entertainment, and sports. “These celebrities have shrewdly leveraged their fame to build multimillion-dollar empires that will sustain them beyond their careers in sports and entertainment,” said BE Editor-at-Large Carolyn Brown. “Plus, this year’s list delves outside box to include business executives, top-ranked money managers, and medical researchers whose impact on our world is undeniable.”

Rihanna and Robin Thicke are getting frisky in the new issue of GQ magazine:

Pics: ultimate-rihanna.com

Hot indeed.Speaking of Rih Rih, she was spotted at LAX airport the other day laid back and makeup-less:

Pics: buzzfoto.com

Cute.And she was spotted out shopping with her friends in L.A. too:

Pics: ultimate-rihanna.com

Check out Chris Brown's brand new video for "With You":

Me likey.

And Outkast and Marsha Ambrosius have a new leaked track called "Da Art of Storytelling Part 4"on DJ Drama's new album Gangsta Grillz: The Album. Definitely the hotness.

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Rihanna pic's were

Rihanna pic's were MURDA...she looks amazing. BUN FIRE PAN BEYONCE. Rihanna...nuff respect!

by Michelle
6:17 am - Nov 22, '07

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE C.B'S SONG

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE C.B'S SONG N VIDEO...... BOY LOOKS FINE UP IN THT ISHH!!!

by xXxBaby KimxXx
6:36 am - Nov 22, '07

[quote comment="14387"][quote

[quote comment="14387"][quote comment="14367"]That's not a good look for Robin...being married and all.And I'm on Rihanna overload. She's modeling now more than singing it seems. But at least chic is working. ;^)[/quote] I agree, as a married man, he should not be taking those type of photos with RiRi. I notice that Riri is doing a lot more riske things than beyonce.[/quote] Cosign. That was the firt thing out of my mouth. But that could just be the wife in me. *shrugs shoulders*

by Grit n' Pearls Girl
6:38 am - Nov 22, '07

tHE Brezzy vid was straight.

tHE Brezzy vid was straight. I like the new grown up look on him. I smell Ne-yo all over that track though. A little reminiscent of Irreplacable, (the male version). But. is it wrong 4 me to want to see at least ONE BROWN GIRL IN HIS VIDEO!! just wonderin, cuz I saw NONE!!!

by chevy
6:40 am - Nov 22, '07

Oops. Meant 'first'. And

Oops. Meant 'first'. And that Outkast song is FIRE!!!!!!!!! 3 Stacks is always so underestimated. Big Boi too. Alotta folk sleep on those dudes. Marcia's gonna be the go-to-chick for hooks now. Like Lil' Mo was back in the day.

by Grit n' Pearls Girl
6:40 am - Nov 22, '07

I have changed my mind about

I have changed my mind about the pics of Robin and Rhi. I said he looks uncomfortable and wondering what the wife will think. I say he looks afraid like he is scared of her. pics r priceless.

by Shelly
7:17 am - Nov 22, '07

Okay, I know he's only 18,

Okay, I know he's only 18, but uh, Little C-Breezy can get it!!! Something about him now is starting to scream a little sexy. Maybe it's the tat on his neck....I'm a sucker for a light skinned dude with a tat on his neck!

by Ya Girl Keish
7:38 am - Nov 22, '07

I disagree. Robin and

I disagree. Robin and Rihanna's photoshoot was really cheesy & cheap.

by Lacey
7:42 am - Nov 22, '07

Those pictures are

Those pictures are disrespectful to Robin's wife.

by Traere
7:53 am - Nov 22, '07

Not really a Chris Brown

Not really a Chris Brown freak like most, but I do give him much props because he does what he does and he does it well. As for the Rihanna/Robin Thicke pics, they are just promo pics for a magazine, people. Y'all read way too much into things, serving as the morality police. Yes, he's married...AND? He's an artist, and this is what artists do. It's just promotion. Next week, someone'll say that he's left Paula Patton and Rihanna's having his baby. BE EASY.

by MzBrooklyn
7:57 am - Nov 22, '07

[quote comment="14413"]I

[quote comment="14413"]I wonder what would happen if someone started a magazine called "White Enterprise". Then I guess I could have a blog entitled, Young White and Fabulous. But we aren't allowed to be proud of and embrace our whiteness, now can we.[/quote] If your interested in White Enterprise I have to recommend this little magazine called Forbes, and for white fabulousness may I suggest any form of Western media. I hope my advice is helpful. P.S. love HBCU Morgan State alumnus Earl Graves for publishing Black Enterprise

by Mrs. CLM
9:06 am - Nov 22, '07

[quote comment="14405"] not

[quote comment="14405"] not at my house hes legal[/quote] lol @ miss abri! Stop, lol :-)

by keera
9:07 am - Nov 22, '07

I hope everyone is having a

I hope everyone is having a great day. I am commenting in between cooking dinner for tomorrow. Is a cooks job ever done? Happy Turkey Day to everyone.

by Shelly
9:20 am - Nov 22, '07

1. B.E.'s Hot List does

1. B.E.'s Hot List does include athletes, politicians, scientists, Wall Street execs, writers, etc. We just happened to feature entertainers and athletes on the covers (something we do only once or twice a year). 2. The Hot List consists of black achievers UNDER 40. Everyone you've named, including Obama, is well past their 39th birthday.

by Alfred
12:28 am - Nov 28, '07

[quote comment="14489"]Why

[quote comment="14489"]Why does it have to be extra's with the pics that Robin and Rihanna took? The pics are hot and I didn't find them tasteless or anything of that nature.Oh their are alot of married people in that industry doing way worse stuff than posing for magazine pics and not gettin paid fot it at least he got paid for his work.Rihanna is hot right now and she gettin work.Congrats on every magazine cover or offer she gets. I like Rihanna (go girl).[/quote] I like Rhianna, look at the pics again, Robin did not look like he was having fun or comfortable in any of the pictures.

by Shelly
11:33 am - Nov 22, '07

the same way thicke's wife is

the same way thicke's wife is an actress and can can kiss other guys, he can very well take risque pics. let's all relax and focus on the big picture... why won't rihanna just become a model full time?! might as well, no?

by franso
1:52 pm - Nov 22, '07

RIHANNA LOOKS HOT IN ALL HER

RIHANNA LOOKS HOT IN ALL HER PHOTOS....CHRIS BROWN IS TOO FINE, LUVS THE VIDEO.

by nae
4:48 pm - Nov 22, '07

Rihanna looks absolutely

Rihanna looks absolutely beautiful without makeup. She is cool you know. Those pics i really don't like they look a little cheap. But one can't be mad cuz rihanna is getting work. Lets be proud for the girl. All this talk bout his wife would be mad. FOR WHAT?She be hugging and kissing guys on film so what if her husband does a lil photoshoot ain't like they kissing or grinding on one another.Its jus a photoshoot

by Nicole
5:05 pm - Nov 22, '07

Ms. Abri wrote "not at my

Ms. Abri wrote "not at my house hes legal" LMAO, girl u are too much. But after seeing his leaked photos from his sidekick, baby boy is definetly all man in all the right places. Shoot, my old azz will call him daddy.

by rooksgyrl
9:21 pm - Nov 29, '07

I would suggest that people

I would suggest that people stop addressing bane-that's what people like he/she want. Trying to come on a black blog to get people all up in arms about their ignorant and irrelevant comments. Anyways, I think the Robin and Rhianna pics are for entertainment reason only, his wife is an actress and may have a buckey naked sex scene with someone...if she is ok, then you all should be ok.

by LL
7:26 pm - Nov 22, '07

In response to the "White

In response to the "White Enterprise" comment, Black Enterprise Magazine was founded at a time where positive and inspirational examples of black business leaders in the media were non-existent. Pick-up a copy of the publication and read it before you offer an ignorant judgment of the title alone. You will find a shining example of a community which, in 2007, still faces bigotry by the likes of yourself.

by Andrew
10:38 pm - Nov 26, '07

[quote comment="14379"]ok

[quote comment="14379"]ok he's married, wat the heck is he doin?[/quote] I agree. Rihanna should be ashamed with her big head self.

by Peaches
4:59 am - Nov 24, '07

1st, happy

1st, happy thanksgiving!! 2nd--the mag covers looks good...me likey. 3--i like the gq photoshot, but robin looks mad scared/uncomfortable. as for yall worrying @ paula patton, i heard she luvs the ladies if u know what i mean...so its cool. 4--rihanna looks decent w/makeup, horrid without. but so do i, so its ok :) 5--i like chris, but hate the song and video. he had too many other good choices for singles on the album. this song has been done WAY 2 much already(irreplacable, hate that i love u, good girl gone bad, etc). vid puts me to sleep. sorry breezy. outkast's song is decent. and i'm done :)

by bronx_chic
11:36 pm - Nov 22, '07

~ With you" is one of my

~ With you" is one of my favorite songs on the album, love the vid though. I am ready to see some black chicks in Chris'videos, but hey, he doesn't pick the girls...he should start. That's not a real tat on his neck, this vid was shot a while ago and now that tat is nowhere to be seen. There is one behind his ear though. But the one shown is not real, look at the "This Christmas" vid. They were shot within the same time frame. ~Good look for BE! ~Make-up is Rihanna's bestfriend, honestly.

by cbnclhataz08
2:42 am - Nov 23, '07

i love me some chris brown i

i love me some chris brown i would suck him down in a heartbeat balls and all but anyway rhi rhi can get it when im a lesbian cuz she is too sexy.robin can get it while his wife watches cuz she aint cute anyway thats all i have to say. p.s. i do keep it real so plz dont hate sign:lil beyonce

by lilbeyonce
3:00 am - Nov 22, '07

Chris did a great job in the

Chris did a great job in the video, it was a nice change from the crumping ect. Liked the Outkast song, I'm glad they're coming back.

by Dionne
3:23 am - Nov 23, '07

pissed that Black Enterprise

pissed that Black Enterprise is slapping "celebs" on their covers. I remember back in the day when they actually had hard working, "get to know these CEOs" who clibmed up that corporate ladder tooth and nail to have their shine on BEs covers, but then again it's all about that Money.

by jazzie
7:25 pm - Dec 2, '07

I see your future - The Kirk

I see your future - The Kirk Franklin Story starring Hill Harper.

by AudioLoveMagic
3:24 am - Nov 22, '07

What are you referring to

What are you referring to Audiolovemagic?

by Mostniggrzcan'tspell
3:26 am - Nov 22, '07

Five covers. Good for BE.

Five covers. Good for BE. They picked some good people though. I wouldn't want to see 5 covers of foolishness.

by marleaux
3:27 am - Nov 22, '07

What is the difference

What is the difference between the pics of Robin and RihRih and Will Smith kissing Eva Mendes in a movie? It's not real yall dang...it's not from his personal digital camera..lol.

by mondy
5:56 am - Nov 23, '07

Chris is on his grown up

Chris is on his grown up vibe! Grown women remember he is someones baby!

by Southern Homegirl N MD
3:11 am - Nov 22, '07

Yes, he has a wife but I'm

Yes, he has a wife but I'm sure she doesn't mind but I think the shoot should have been more tasteful. I wish Rihanna would be clothed and not just another sex-toy. I think shes beautiful but I don't respect her look (along with most female singers these days). P.s. I can't stand Chris B. & I really don't see the attraction but everyone else, on the cover, is the buisness.

by Amber
10:50 am - Nov 23, '07

That's not a good look for

That's not a good look for Robin...being married and all.And I'm on Rihanna overload. She's modeling now more than singing it seems. But at least chic is working. ;^)

by harlemnaturallycurlygurl
2:11 am - Nov 22, '07

Im first

by GOD is good!
2:11 am - Nov 22, '07

OMG am I first?

by MEG
2:12 am - Nov 22, '07

The Rhianna and Robin Thicke

The Rhianna and Robin Thicke shots are HOT!

by M.Love
2:13 am - Nov 22, '07

On the other hand, I'm

On the other hand, I'm DEFINITELY looking forward to these issues of Black Enterprise! This is a great innovative way for them to stand out. I LOVE this publication and appreciate the variety of celebs they're featuring. (Especially b/c they do such a good job featuring "regular" folks, I don't mind these celebs so much at all).

by harlemnaturallycurlygurl
2:14 am - Nov 22, '07

i am in love wit that chris

i am in love wit that chris brown video

by Jacynda
2:17 am - Nov 22, '07

1. uhmmmm, did anyone see

1. uhmmmm, did anyone see idle wild? Paula Patton's scenes with andre 3000 were way more than that photo shoot - she had her tata's out for the world to see, so uh I don't think she is tripping. 2. for those who are complaining about BE having entertainers on the covers, maybe you should get a subscription, because every other cover/issue is about black people who are getting theirs! It's a great magazine

by fromthebay!
2:42 am - Nov 25, '07

I love the issue of BE. I

I love the issue of BE. I will definitely pick up a copy. Rhianna - I am getting sick of her.

by Erica
2:18 am - Nov 22, '07

**Still pondering the

**Still pondering the fascination of being first. Is there a cash prize for that honor, if so let me know lol*** Anywhoo....Those mag covers represent Black Star power to the fullest. Rihanna and Robin look MIGHTY damn cozy with each other. Must be nice to have a flunky to BLOW your nails dry, eh Rihanna?

by Chelly's Two Cents
2:18 am - Nov 22, '07

FiRST? WELL CHRISB BROWN

FiRST? WELL CHRISB BROWN VIDEO iS HOT . THE ALBUM HAS TO GORW ON ME THO . LIEKD THE FiRST ONE BETTER ! COVERS ARE HOT. RiH RiH iS FiERCE !

by Quanie
2:19 am - Nov 22, '07

Yeah those Robin Ticke shots

Yeah those Robin Ticke shots are hot ohoh Black Girls are in AGAIN.(neva went out) LOVE the Black Enterprise Shots BUT WHERE are the people doing science or academics, etc. Come on now...... Glad to see my Dud Andre Benjiman is back! Ri is a little overexposed but - I'd rather see her than lindsay or Brittney or Paris ANY DAY! Besides she's so much more beautiful than all them silly gals...

by DARK UNDER BOOTY
2:19 am - Nov 22, '07

ok he's married, wat the heck

ok he's married, wat the heck is he doin?

by tw
2:19 am - Nov 22, '07

Yeah those Robin Thicke shots

Yeah those Robin Thicke shots are hot ohoh Black Girls are in AGAIN.(neva went out) LOVE the Black Enterprise Shots BUT WHERE are the people doing science or academics, etc. Come on now...... Glad to see my Dud Andre Benjiman is back! Ri is a little overexposed but - I'd rather see her than lindsay or Brittney or Paris ANY DAY! Besides she's so much more beautiful than all them silly gals...

by DARK UNDER BOOTY
2:19 am - Nov 22, '07

oh yeah Y'all know Robin is

oh yeah Y'all know Robin is married to a sister - right?

by DARK UNDER BOOTY
2:21 am - Nov 22, '07

Love the C.B. video, and

Love the C.B. video, and cover!!

by Allysion
2:23 am - Nov 22, '07

I love Rihanna and Robin

I love Rihanna and Robin Thicke as artists; but I must agree with Harlem. Robin, you ARE married. Show some respect for your wife. Wasnt feeling that photoshoot at all!!

by Couture Chic
2:25 am - Nov 22, '07

[quote comment="14367"]That's

[quote comment="14367"]That's not a good look for Robin...being married and all.And I'm on Rihanna overload. She's modeling now more than singing it seems. But at least chic is working. ;^)[/quote] I agree, as a married man, he should not be taking those type of photos with RiRi. I notice that Riri is doing a lot more riske things than beyonce.