Candids & Music Fab
T. Pain was spotted arriving at TRL Studios today:



Looking crispy.
More ish when you read the rest…
And Lil Mama arrived too:


Whitney didn’t want any pics of her taken at the Plymouth Jazz Festival this weekend, but:


Here’s some anyway.
Because YBF likes fresh music and fresh faces:

Here’s semi-new artist Ray Lavender. He is signed to Akon’s record label Kon Live Distribution through UpFront Records and had another single called “My Girl Gotta Girlfriend”. And he’s getting set to release his debut studio album, X-Rayted which is slated for a fall 2008 release. Check his newest single “Stay” right here.

Interesting.
And here’s Plies‘ new video ft. Ne-Yo for “Bust It Baby II”:

Finally! We've got a few pics showing glimpses of Halle Berry's and Gabriel Aubrey's Baby Nahla. No tabloid money for these folks...they're showing off their baby old school style.










EbonyCapricorn
On Apr 28, 2008 at 6:54 pm | Reply | QuoteIM First!!
blknubian
On Apr 28, 2008 at 6:54 pm | Reply | QuoteSecond! lol
TT Slick
On Apr 28, 2008 at 6:55 pm | Reply | QuoteSecond, Snitches!!
TT Slick
On Apr 28, 2008 at 6:56 pm | Reply | QuoteOk, third. :p
Stacy
On Apr 28, 2008 at 6:56 pm | Reply | Quote3rd!!!
pure-sophistication
On Apr 28, 2008 at 6:57 pm | Reply | Quotetop 5
SassyKin3
On Apr 28, 2008 at 6:57 pm | Reply | QuoteWOW IM FINALLY IN THE TOP 10….
pure-sophistication
On Apr 28, 2008 at 6:57 pm | Reply | Quotedang yall!! T-pain does indeed look HELLA crisp
Bianca
On Apr 28, 2008 at 6:58 pm | Reply | QuoteI agree wtih you, Lil Mama has her own style; definitely not foolywang material this time.
sara double u
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:00 pm | Reply | Quoteugh my eyes burn every time i see t-pain…just not right
Tatum H
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:06 pm | Reply | QuoteI remember a while back another girl commented in here that Natasha refers to darker skinned people as crispy. I didn’t know if I agreed with that. But now that I see the pictures of T-Pain and Natasha indeed describes him as crispy, I think I’m gonna have to agree with that other girl.
Why does he look crispy? Black folks, we need to get over the skin color thing.
M1zz-Queen
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:07 pm | Reply | Quotecheck out T-Pain looking like a lil’ chimp, i cant get over how animated this guy looks
M1zz-Queen
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:07 pm | Reply | Quotepure cartoon characterish
LawLady
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:08 pm | Reply | QuoteI’m all for people being unique and going against the grain if that’s your thing. But Lil Mama just looks a bit…she just never looks quite…it’s just something about her…SHE JUST DOESN’T LOOK RIGHT?!?! It’s not the green contacts or the eccentric clothes, it’s just her face. Something about it just isn’t working for me, she looks man-ish.
it's me!!
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:09 pm | Reply | QuoteRL sounds better when he sings slow songs, maybe he’s trying not to sound so much like next, since he was the whole voice behind the group, however he is very wonderful to look at!!
"E"
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:11 pm | Reply | QuoteIm upset at the SNUGness that is Neyo’s pants.
MsAllThat
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:12 pm | Reply | QuoteLil Mama Doesn’t Wear Contacts… Hater
MS
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:13 pm | Reply | QuoteWTF is that necklace that Plies is wearing in his video?! It’s hideous. And Ne-Yo is actually lookin kinda fresh in the video, hmmmmm…
LawLady
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:17 pm | Reply | QuoteMsAllThat wrote:
BayShug, I’m not hating, merely stating my opinion. Lil Mama’s eyes can be mint green, sky blue, gray, or hazel and it won’t make a lick of difference to me, it is her overall face that’s just not clicking.
Nicole
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:20 pm | Reply | QuoteLawLady wrote:
I agree with you LawLady, there’s just something not quite right about her - and it has nothing to do with her style either.
Erica
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:21 pm | Reply | QuoteLil Mama looks a hot mess!
T-pain is an embarrassment.
DeeDee 5months2go
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:22 pm | Reply | QuoteT-Pain is so funny to me….every step he takes looks like a dance move. Talented lil thang, too.
nnenna
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:22 pm | Reply | Quotethat video sucks………………..and why is lil mama still trynna promote her cd hat should of cameout a yr ago……..nobody’s gonna buy it..her whole cd’s been on the internet ,downloaded ,and distributed already by bootleggers near u!lol
FashionIcon2010
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:23 pm | Reply | QuoteWHAT IN THE HELL IS A BUST IT BABY??? And why are women wanting to be called this again?? Please someone help me understand… Because I don’t!!!!!!!!!!
dee
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:25 pm | Reply | QuoteNo I don’t think Lil Mama style is foolywang.Her style is very unique.She makes her music enjoyable for the youngin.I rather see her style then see her showing her ass and all.Let Lil Mama do her.I hope she never change.T.Pain is my man and all but he look like a shining crispy mess.*Yuck*
leesh
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:25 pm | Reply | Quotetpain looks fine. i mean fine as in ok. what does crispy mean?
lil mama got a STRONG ass jaw line. damn.
ray lavendar looks fine as shit. wtf.
rl is washed up he needs to stick to producin. let day 26 take over.
T!
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:28 pm | Reply | Quote…co-signing…bless her little heart.
T!
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:29 pm | Reply | QuoteNicole wrote:
…co-signing…bless her lil heart.
FashionIcon2010
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:30 pm | Reply | Quotepeter
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:35 pm | Reply | QuoteI am just a bit curious..the magazine HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP reported his profile was found on I n t i m a t e m i n g l e DOTC o m last week and he was seeking his sugar woman there. wow!!
it's me!!
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:40 pm | Reply | Quote@ FashionIcon2010
On Apr 28, 2008
WHAT IN THE HELL IS A BUST IT BABY??? And why are women wanting to be called this again?? Please someone help me understand… Because I don’t!!!!!!!!!!
I was wondering the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!
FashionIcon2010
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:43 pm | Reply | QuoteBigBootyBelinda
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:43 pm | Reply | Quotet-pain is a mess and i usually talk a lot of junk about lil mama but she actually looks cute in the 3rd pic (minus the shoes).
danielle
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:46 pm | Reply | QuotePlies is so sexy
BAY
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:49 pm | Reply | Quoteleesh wrote:
you mean to tell me day 26 is the next best thing???
FashionIcon2010
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:50 pm | Reply | QuoteAnother thing about this Bust-It-Baby video…
-Why does Plies need a driver to drive to the Mom and Pops store?.
-Why is that Driver nodding his head to the song off beat?
-Why does Neyo have on those nut huggers!!!!!!
-Why women want to be called a BUST IT BABY?
What’s next???? What is this world coming to???? DAMN SHAME
Maina
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:51 pm | Reply | QuoteWhile I appreciate the fact that lil’ mama is one of the few young ladies in the industry that has chosen not to sell sex, I have to agree with the other comments about something being a little off about her. She does have a VERY strong jaw line and at times I wonder is really a little boy in drag. Even with all of the lip gloss,make-up, feminine colors and all she still manages to look MANish. I’m sorry
I’m not hatin’ just simply statin’.
BTW…I know T-Pain is a clown but you have to admit he is very entertaining. I am forever a fan.
LadyJ
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:55 pm | Reply | QuoteFOR THOSE WHO WANTED TO KNOW, A BUST IT BABY IS A FEMALE THAT A MAN HAS HIS ULTIMATE SEXUAL EXPERIENCE WITH! CAN’T NOBODY TOP HER SEX GAME. LOVE PLIES AND THE VIDEO! AS FOR LIL MAMA AND T-PAIN, THEY BOTH HAVE THEIR OWN LIL UNIQUE STYLES. I PERSONALLY DON’T REALLY GET THEIR STYLES, BUT IT’S THEM. THEY SURE MANAGE TO STAY CONSISTENT IF NOTHING ELSE.
DC GAL
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:58 pm | Reply | QuoteNeyo is so F in Gay he really irritates the F out of me.
GODIVA
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:58 pm | Reply | QuoteThat is a hideous still shot of Plies. And since someone asked what a Bust It Baby was, please someone explain why his name is Plies. WTF kind of name/nickname is that? Is this a lazy way of saying pliers, like the tool?
LadyJ
On Apr 28, 2008 at 7:58 pm | Reply | QuoteDANIELLE I AGREE! PLIES IS SO SEXY! I DON’T KNOW WHAT IT IS, BUT HE GOT IT!
FashionIcon2010
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:02 pm | Reply | QuoteLadyJ wrote:
Okay….. And what dictionary did you get that one from….
FashionIcon2010
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:03 pm | Reply | QuoteLadyJ wrote:
He has a serious Receding Hairline…..
sami
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:09 pm | Reply | Quoteneyos got a niceeee arse….
does plies have guy liner on???hmmm…
LadyJ
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:14 pm | Reply | QuoteFashionIcon2010 wrote:
LOL! YEAH HE DOES, BUT AS LONG AS HE KEEPS A HAT ON HE’S GOOD.
LadyJ
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:16 pm | Reply | QuoteFashionIcon2010 wrote:
I GOT IT FROM PLIES. THAT’S HIS DEFINITION OF A BUST IT BABY.
lovelyessence
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:23 pm | Reply | QuoteWHEN WE SAY THE WORD “CRISPY” ARE WE REFERRING TO T.PAINS DARKNESS…CAUSE THAT WOULD BE AWFULLY RACIST/COLORIST…..!
Christina_keys
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:27 pm | Reply | QuoteLawLady wrote:
I Know what it is! shave her head and she looks EXACTLY like Bow Wow!!!
Christina_keys
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:27 pm | Reply | Quotelovelyessence wrote:
WTF? Uh…no
Miss Pretty
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:31 pm | Reply | QuoteIm so curious as to why Plies is so extra with the hand gestures all the damn time. Is that how Goons do it these days?!?! I think lil mama is coming along nicely everyone has a period when they have to find themselves, right? I just had a problem with her trying to give the dancers “game” when she was judging americas best dance crew!
LawLady
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:33 pm | Reply | QuoteChristina_keys wrote:
LOL!
TIP
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:38 pm | Reply | QuoteGood look
DB
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:39 pm | Reply | QuoteFashionIcon2010 wrote:
-I don’t know either and I think my intellect would drop 80 points if I found out. Seriousness.
-Lil’ Mama…does anyone know how old she is? I mean, reallyyyy.
-T-Pain…I’m from the 850 and never ever ever liked his music. I tried, I really did. LOL @ crispy. That made my day.
-Ohhhh, RL. Always loved him.
bran"DON"
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:39 pm | Reply | QuotePlies Got A Chauffeur Drivin Tha Dunk…Thats What Im Talkin bout good video
LOU
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:45 pm | Reply | Quoteu never lie
keki
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:52 pm | Reply | QuoteLawLady wrote:
sorry but those r her eyes!!!! and she looks better in those pics minus the moon boots…..tpain is tpain….r.l. is still handsome…..whitney looks good!!
Becca the Promo Mami
On Apr 28, 2008 at 8:58 pm | Reply | QuoteRay Lavendar is so damn sexy.
that’s about it.
kay p
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:01 pm | Reply | QuoteI like lil mama - you’re right, its her style and she rocks it.
i think
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:11 pm | Reply | Quotewhat in the hell is this bust it baby foolishness….I know an explanation to why music is so bad. I can’t believe Neyo would associate himself with this mess…bad judgement call…Jay-z needs to be talking to him instead of helping Lebron make diss songs.
and bust it baby…I wish a nigga would refer to me with that ish
Ray Lavendar looks like the business in that pic
Sharonda
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:18 pm | Reply | QuotePlies and sexy should not be mention in the same sentence, that’s a lie in it’s entirely.Still don’t know what a bust-it whatever is.Ne-Yo on the song makes it rather interesting…
B-Hud
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:27 pm | Reply | Quoteu kno, ne-yo aint xactly my favorite and his steez is alwas a lil off, but that young man sure knows how to dress for summer… his fits in that vid (and lately) were freshhhhh
Aisha
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:29 pm | Reply | QuoteI hate when men wear black socks it makes me think that when they take their shoes of the room is going to smell of corn chips! A busti baby is as bad as calling you a hoe in my opinion.
Aisha
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:31 pm | Reply | Quotebtw ray lavender is cute but gotta change the last name just a little suspect
Maina
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:32 pm | Reply | QuoteChristina_keys is so right “I Know what it is! shave her head and she looks EXACTLY like Bow Wow!!!” I’ve been saying the same thing. She looks like a bow wow in drag but I think bow wow would look better than she actually does, and that is sad!
Aisha
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:34 pm | Reply | QuoteI hate men that wear black socks makes me think when they take off their shoes the room is going to smell like cornchips! Being called a bustid baby is as bad as being called a hoe in my opinion!
Monyae
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:37 pm | Reply | QuoteUmmmm….Is it just me, or is it something seriously wrong with Plies’ mustache. He needs to see someone to trim that up! And why does the driver have on that lame ass chain at the end.
kina
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:44 pm | Reply | QuoteT Pain is cute….and I mean that!!*ducks*
LegallyBrown
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:45 pm | Reply | QuoteI am under the impression that when Plies refers to a “bust it baby” he is talking about a chick that makes him (for lack of a better expression) bust nuts. Sorry I had to give the definition….having said it, I realize that I am now dumber because I know what it means… I really don’t understand Plies’ obsession with these types of women. I’m not sure if he has a song that doesn’t mention the phrase in it…which is sad. Dude is either a nympho (may be the wrong term) or he has run outta lyrics…
khinglahma
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:48 pm | Reply | QuoteThat video is wack. A bust-it baby is basically a jump off, the ultimate jump off at that. You know, the one you could see yourself with, but aren’t that stupid to actually go through with it. T-pain look fruity as hell. Lil mama does look a lil off
my2cent$
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:49 pm | Reply | QuoteLil Mama….or Lil Man. She/he puts a hurting on my eyes.
harlemntrlycurlygurl
On Apr 28, 2008 at 9:50 pm | Reply | QuoteI SWEAR I think “Lil’ Mama” is gon’ blow y’all’s minds one day when she pulls off the wig and keeps it funky that he/she was the first cross-dressin’ gay boy to hit the charts.
HELLO?
On Apr 28, 2008 at 10:03 pm | Reply | QuoteT-Pain….Snaps for the Kids!
Lil Mama….Snaps for the Kids!!
Whitney….Needs to slap both those Kids!
P.S. Crack is Wack!
Japan
On Apr 28, 2008 at 10:17 pm | Reply | QuoteDAMN!!!! RL is fine as hell!!!! If i wasnt married, I would stalk his azz
TGood
On Apr 28, 2008 at 10:19 pm | Reply | QuoteWhat does “crispy” mean?
bree
On Apr 28, 2008 at 10:19 pm | Reply | QuoteWere they celebrating Halloween on TRL?
Aisha
On Apr 28, 2008 at 10:25 pm | Reply | QuoteI hate men in black socks it makes me think of corn chips!!!
Ky
On Apr 28, 2008 at 10:29 pm | Reply | QuoteTatum H wrote:
Your right but i dont think natasha was calling him crispy because of his skin tone becuse i seen her on bet doing an interview and she’s basically the same complexion so i dont think she would crack on a skin color that is her own, black is beautiful yall
Nicole J. Butler
On Apr 28, 2008 at 10:35 pm | Reply | QuoteI thought “Crispy” was a good thing. Like “sharp”, “fresh”, and overall stylish. I’m not sure HOW it’s being used here.
Keli
On Apr 28, 2008 at 10:41 pm | Reply | QuoteThat’s supposed to be RL?
I thought it was 7.
BR
On Apr 28, 2008 at 10:51 pm | Reply | QuoteKeli wrote:
He does look like Seven…does he?! Good one.
MissPriss
On Apr 28, 2008 at 11:02 pm | Reply | QuoteT-Pain & Lil Wayne remind me of a chocolate tootsie roll lollipop that’s been dropped in the dirt (or a pile of freshly cut hair).
They look as dirty as HUMANLY POSSIBLE!!!!!!!
Obama Mama
On Apr 28, 2008 at 11:14 pm | Reply | QuoteLil mama looks like Bow-Wow back in da day…Eyes and all..height…
xoxo
On Apr 28, 2008 at 11:16 pm | Reply | QuoteThe sad part is I think Plies meant it as a comment,maybe.
emorej
On Apr 28, 2008 at 11:27 pm | Reply | Quotewhitney wasnt all that at tobago’s jazz fest this weekend
shakira was hotttttttttttttttttttt
catch22
On Apr 28, 2008 at 11:35 pm | Reply | QuoteI like the R.L. track a lil bit! But that had better not be lipstick he’s wearing in that pic…
MissBama
On Apr 28, 2008 at 11:44 pm | Reply | QuoteI love Plies. I guess only the bust it babies know what it mean. I’m still confused but i still like him. That goon chain is NOT what’s up. And Ne Yo’s pants are too snug. Lil Mama is not ugly, she just has some very strong features. T-Pain is T-Pain. He looks ok this time, not so cat in the hat-ish. And that Ray Lavender fellow is a cutie!!
love r damn selves
On Apr 28, 2008 at 11:54 pm | Reply | QuoteTo all the grown men and women calling for T Pain and Lil Mama to be less crispy or less manish let us see your faces please. T Pain looks North African even though he was born in the States. Lil mama is who she is. What should they do?….Change their faces? Y’all are always crying foul about lil kim’s and Vivica’s plastic surgery. There is no pleasing you negros. Love yourselves. Lil Mama and T Pain are not trying to fit the white man’s mould which u all are. Show your faces and tell us what you do for a living while u r at it.
Ms Nisha
On Apr 29, 2008 at 12:07 am | Reply | QuoteI must say I think yall are being a little hard on Lil Mama. She can’t help it her jaw line is extra strong. Maybe she just needs to gain a little weight. I have hope for her yet but I am proud she not out here selling her ass - lets give her some credit. It’s got to be hard for a girl to always have folks saying she look like a man - she’ll be alright lets leave her alone - for now anyway LOL.
*Gets off soapbox as I’m done with my PSA for girl self image!*
Ria
On Apr 29, 2008 at 12:09 am | Reply | QuoteCrispy is not a bad thing yu’all. It’s a compliment.
I checked out the urban dictionary on-line, it means:
“neat,clean,trim,fashionab le,with it,very good-looking.”
or
“To be hot.. one of a kind… confidant about yourself ..sexy..”
Milan
On Apr 29, 2008 at 1:10 am | Reply | Quotemoon shoes though?
tyhee215
On Apr 29, 2008 at 1:20 am | Reply | Quoteyo i love dat plies song but the video does nothing 4 me
Windi Citygurl
On Apr 29, 2008 at 1:42 am | Reply | QuoteT-Pain is a clown, check the foolywang material a while back. Talented…and yet so too are clowns. lol As for lil mama, she has a strong jaw bone, hell she has strong features, she some times looks like a cute lil man instead of cute lil mama but in this go round she looks more fem; I’m feelin the hair and her style. She’s kinda startin to channel MC Lyte. You know she was kinda mannish when she came out…and, well, I’m not so sure those aren’t contacts in here eyes. Anyway, they do brighten her face.
At the end of the day, when they are home, no fanfare, no bs, they are who they are. And, when they’re out for us, they’re enterainers and this gossip site, is just well…entertainment.
stella
On Apr 29, 2008 at 1:47 am | Reply | QuoteWhy does it look like Plies has on blue eyeshadow in that video?
FashionIcon2010
On Apr 29, 2008 at 2:17 am | Reply | Quotestella wrote:
Blue Eyeshadow!!!!!!! Let me find out Plies has on eyeshadow!!!! Some one commented that he had on some eyeliner…. LMAO LOL!!!!!!!
vang
On Apr 29, 2008 at 3:13 am | Reply | Quotecool
vang
On Apr 29, 2008 at 3:15 am | Reply | Quotewealth y
vang
On Apr 29, 2008 at 3:15 am | Reply | Quotekiss site
Black&Beautiful
On Apr 29, 2008 at 8:31 am | Reply | QuoteI dunno, I don’t think she was referring to t-pain as crispy as in “fresh”R