Some Folks Really Can’t Handle It
People with sense and my loyal readers know I never entertain foolishness from other sites who decide to talk ish about me and YBF because those “sites” can’t handle what I do. And because I know certain sites are really trying to catch a defamation suit, I’m going to do them a favor and school everyone who is slow to the game of blogging to a couple things. This post is not just in reference to a one time issue, but it’s a rampant problem happening on several occasions with certain bloggers across the net. Just because a “source” sends your site information, DOES NOT MEAN you were the only site to receive it. Especially if you’re too lazy to check the CC’d list of all the sites who were sent the info. For example, here’s the cut and pasted e-mail sent to me about the Alicia Keys story.
from *******
to ybfchic@gmail.com,
date Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 12:26 AM
subject the real reason why mashonda is leaving swizz beatz
mailed-by gmail.com
hide details Apr 27 (3 days ago)
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this is just a post but i know even more facts. akeys is fucked up and a certified homewrecker
LADY JEI Permalink Reply by LADY JEI 1 day ago
Ok, now here’s some info that I am MORE than sure ya’ll have NEVER heard.
I placed about 10 guys to work security at various museums around the city. Well in January, one who was placed in MoMA told me he saw on a Sunday afternoon Swizz Beats and …..ya’ll ready. Alicia Keys all hugged up with hardly any security. Because they were in a roped off part of the museum. I was like dayummmm!!! He said and this wasn’t the first time they had come to the museum on a Sunday.
So when I saw that A Keys was getting married on July 4th, I knew that was some bullshit. LOL!!! And he did produce 2 records for AKeys too. Ummmmmhmmmmm.
But you ain’t heard that from me.
Smooches,
Lady Jei
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
And the followup e-mail after I probed for more info:
from ****
to YBF Chic
date Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 7:17 PM
subject Re: the real reason why mashonda is leaving swizz beatz
signed-by gmail.com
hide details Apr 27 (2 days ago)
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well, i know she showed up at his bday party back in sept at a vegas nightclub ,with her so called fiance ,krucial but very valuable sources say that when the cameras werent looking she was playing him (swizz) very close, and krucial actually sat alone while swizz and alicia partied together. alicia knows mashonda they were signed to the same record label and she knows they just had a baby together, shes just reckless. swizz is no better but hes obviously star strucked. he even went on tour with her last month to france and spain.one of her roade reported seeing them in restaurants and hotels. mashonda has been there from day one i remember vibe saying she slept on the floor with him before he made it. i also know women that akeys use to fuck with , so i guess shes just confused and that explains her recklessness. ill keep u posted, this is just a shame for the black husband and father, the baby was only 8months old when this started.
Why did the story posted here seem like it was word for word from multiple other sites (and many of which posted the story after I did)? Because the exact same e-mail was sent to each site. *Gasp* Shocker. It happens often, trust. But I’m sure you’re too busy being mad right now to post up that same e-mail that hit your inbox as well. Or actually-don’t. I’m sure it helps your royal wackness sleep at night thinking that you’re indeed wack and not even on people’s radars only because YBF is stealing stories from you. Really though, save that ish talking for other sites who truly do cut and paste from other sites and have no problem doing so. If you’re going to talk ish at least say something you can’t be easily proven wrong about. Next time don’t be b*tchass and approach me about first and I can save you some embarrassment. But I guess b*itching and moaning in a post on your site without man’ing up and coming to me directly first will lend you 10 more readers. So I’m not mad. I do find it funny that everyone knows who those certain people are but instead, sites (who have been here long before 95% of these other “black entertainment sites”) want to accuse the other sites who are NOT “stealing” anything. A lack of common sense and the quickness to accuse both show how mad certain people are at themselves for not getting the shine they really want. So there. I hope I helped you get a few more readers by entertaining this. It’s the least I could do. I know certain folks are throwing up on themselves right now just mad because they can’t handle this. Feel free to send me a birthday present tomorrow as a Thank You. And thanks for the free publicity.
XOXO,
YBF
Stacy
On Apr 30, 2008 at 8:54 am | Reply | Quote1st???
min
On Apr 30, 2008 at 8:57 am | Reply | QuoteHmmmm WHo’s talking ish, idk b/c YBF is the ONLY black entertainmenr site I go to…
1PreciousJewel
On Apr 30, 2008 at 8:58 am | Reply | QuoteTo Whom it May Concern:
I guess Natasha told you! LOL
memomie
On Apr 30, 2008 at 8:58 am | Reply | Quotelet them hate!!! 3rd.!!!!
swty
On Apr 30, 2008 at 8:58 am | Reply | Quoteuhm…yeah
memomie
On Apr 30, 2008 at 8:59 am | Reply | Quotelet them hate!!! 3rd.!!!! do u natasha!!!
Eyebeme
On Apr 30, 2008 at 8:59 am | Reply | QuoteStacy wrote:
No you aint repping my name with this FIRST bullshit.. Catch a clue..
So So SO childish ..I’m just saying …
swty
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:00 am | Reply | Quotebtw TOP 5!
♥Spunky Brewsta♥
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:01 am | Reply | QuoteDamn Damn Damn….
Anywhoo…Happy Birthday (2morrow) Natasha!
Butterfly
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:01 am | Reply | QuoteDayyummmm. Get ‘em.
Luxe
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:04 am | Reply | QuoteI’m confused . . .
neka b
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:05 am | Reply | Quotehuh?
lovinlife
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:09 am | Reply | Quotejust sad….who is it gurl? we’ll get ‘em for u. just let me know where to post. hahaha
Soul Cry
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:09 am | Reply | QuoteFunny thing…my first time ever on that other site was yesterday, and strickly by chance. Good job.
…still laughing at ‘your royal wackness’…lol
LadyTiffany876
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:09 am | Reply | QuoteSay What?!? Let ‘em Have it ‘Tasha!!! YBF is the best site there is PERIOD!!!Sho Nuff!!
Brandi
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:10 am | Reply | QuoteI am a dedicated reader of the ybf, but i also read other blogs. I have noticed ALOT of the other sites post stuff AFTER Natasha!!!
jewelz
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:11 am | Reply | QuoteWho’s talking ish about ybf? This is the best site there is, so uck the haters. Let the Haters hate!
leelee
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:11 am | Reply | Quotef@#$% them Natasha…this is the best Black gossip site ive been to and trust me the others might get the same juice but they don’t bring it the way you to at all.
keep doing ya thing Natasha.
Just Sayin...
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:15 am | Reply | QuoteY’all are some dick riders for real…Groupies.
I rep Naija
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:19 am | Reply | QuoteI read other black blogs sometimes but I have to say that I luv YBF! IMO it is a better blog than the others but anywho, there is enough gossip to go around for all so people need to relax- it ain’t that serious.
Kisses
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:20 am | Reply | QuoteI had to find out who you were talking to and I did…cuz I’m nosey!
I’ve never been to their site, didn’t know they existed, don’t care. Thank you for sharing info w/ your audience cuz we can’t visit every blog in existence.
b.SophiaLoren
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:22 am | Reply | QuoteJust Sayin… wrote:
Givin’ props where props are due is not “dick riding”. Most of the stuff you see on this site is true, or a rumor you will see posted AS a big rumor. Respect, please.
I have a feeling I know who this site is, just by the nature of your post. And their the “National Inquirer” to your “People”. Keep doing you, Natasha:)
tash
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:23 am | Reply | QuoteI am so glad you put Ms.Wannabe hot girl Lady Jei in place with her ugly ass!!!!!
Applebutter
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:25 am | Reply | Quotelol Natasha, you’re too funny… By the way it’s my birthday tomorrow as well!
MLA628
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:27 am | Reply | QuoteWHAT!!!??? I love YBF!!! This is the only site that I 100% believe. They ain’t got nothing on YBF. You keep doing you!!
It’s not what people call you it’s what you answer to!!
Applebutter
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:28 am | Reply | Quotelol Natasha, you r too funny….By the way it’s also my birthday tomorrow!
Applebutter
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:29 am | Reply | Quoteoops sorry for repeating myself, I thought my first comment didn’t go through…how embarassing!
LONDON
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:32 am | Reply | QuoteFor those of you that are confused there are other celebrity gossip sites stating that Natasha is stealing gossip off from their sites and posting it to hers. However, those statements are not true. So, Natasha posted one of the emails that she received from someone giving her the latest gossip to post to prove to her dedicated readers the statements are not true.
Props to you Natasha from being on your game I love the way you handle your business. Just shows the commitment of a successful black woman…BIG UPS!
what?
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:35 am | Reply | QuoteNATASHA WHICH BLOGGER ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT??? PLS TELL, THEY ALREADY PUT THEMSELVES OUT THERE!!!PUH-LEEZE!!!!!
MsHoney
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:43 am | Reply | QuoteYBF is the BEST black entertainment/gossip bolg…PERIOD!!!
Let the haters do their job cuz the more haters you have means you’re doing something right so keep doing what you been doing.
dmarie
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:44 am | Reply | QuoteI have to agree with my fellow YBF readers; this is the best black site out there. It is built with class and taste. You can tell the difference between trash and class. Your sense of humor is priceless! Get em Tasha! Your legal skills are showing!!!! You will make one hell of a lawyer!!!
KeithLover
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:46 am | Reply | QuoteNatasha haters come in every form, shape, size, color, etc…let them do their job — HATE!
I absoulutely love theybf.com I come here several times throughout the day and it is THE NUMBER 1 spot for BLACK CELEBRITY GOSSIP.
Keep doing you Soror and let them others continue to fall due to their own negativity…just my $19.13
Maple Brown
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:47 am | Reply | QuoteCan’t we all just get along??!! YBF is the truth for real though… I don’t even know any other black blog sites, nor am I inteested in looking for any…. Keep doing you thing Natasha!
tracey
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:49 am | Reply | QuoteDang Natasha. You ripped that a$$ to shreds - but in a very nice way. LOL
Martinique_fr
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:55 am | Reply | QuoteYFB is honestly the best site of its kind out there. I know because I have checked all of them out. Serioulsy, Natasha, don’t even worry about whoever is talking all this ish. They got NOTHING on you. Turst!
Me...
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:57 am | Reply | Quotetash wrote:
I don’t think she was talking to Lady Jei - it seems that Lady Jei is the one who sent her the info…
ROBIN
On Apr 30, 2008 at 9:59 am | Reply | QuoteSee they had to to make you get ignit-lol!!!
Happy bday (tomorrow) gurl!!!!!! Thanks for bringing me the hot ish everyday and making me laugh!! =)
Fu*k the haters! =P
Tonya Renee
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:06 am | Reply | QuoteGo ‘head Natasha! I just wanna know what the other site is.
ATLStar
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:08 am | Reply | QuoteI’ll say this. I visit quit a few sites. I love ENTERTAINMENT. Now I’ll explain what SEPERATES YBF from the others. Two words. THE TRUTH!!!
Tasha just tells it like it IS! It’s not hate. If she states this or that about someones out fit, 98% OF THE TIME it’s true. Other sites just flat out HATE on a particular celebrity for there own personal reason. Take SANDRA ROSE for example, If it ain’t T.I. or MONICA then you ain’t SHYT. That woman really stresses me with that. Come on now. I mean, Tasha doesn’t show favortism. She just puts it out there like it is. You gotta respect that ALONE and that’s why I will continue to visit on a daily!! One last thing that seperates YBF from the rest, Her way of bringing the gossip. HANDS DOWN SHE IS THE BEST. Her wording, her delivery. Just hot. She makes you wanna read it, even if it’s a topic you could care less about. She has that tack for talking and I love it!!
KEEP on keeping on Tasha, I have to have my DOSE every single day from YBF.COM!!!!!
ATLStar
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:09 am | Reply | QuoteOh and HAPPY BDAY NATASHA!!!
YOU DA ONE GIRL, YOU DA ONE GIRL, PUT YA FINGER IN THE AIR YOU DA ONE!!!!
Umm yeah
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:12 am | Reply | QuoteFor those of you who know the other blog she’s referring to would you mind sharing?
LawLady
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:14 am | Reply | QuoteI am a loyal YBF reader and I can say YBF is the best. I wanna know who you’re talking about because ole girl ’sandyflower’ is not all that. Tasha your site is good because you don’t come with any preconceived judgments about celebrities. If a celebrity is hot, you have no problem giving them their props. If they’re not so hot, they get thrown in the mix as well. Plus, you’re not afraid of people disagreeing with you. Other sites are so obsessed with people not agreeing with them that they don’t even have open commenting. That’s what separates you from the reset of the pack. Keep doing your thing, Natasha. You will always have a loyal reader in me.
LawLady
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:16 am | Reply | QuoteATLStar wrote:
Exactly my point. Sandra Rose can’t stand Beyonce but thinks Monica’s poo-poo smells so good. She is about as biased as they come. Plus, she won’t even let people openly comment because she can’t handle people disagreeing with her.
tash
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:25 am | Reply | QuoteMe… wrote:
It was in reference to Lady Jei,who accused Natasha of stealing her info,so Natasha replied,and thats why I am happy Natasha blasted her back
LaLa
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:28 am | Reply | QuoteI agree 100% about S****R***! She is SO BIASED! So very very very biased!!And you are right! Her blog sucks so bad because she only blogs mainly about local ATL events so if you live there then of course you may like her blog but here……we get to read info about EVERYONE!!!! And I am a die hard Beyonce fan so you know I really can’t stand SR!
Eyebeme
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:32 am | Reply | QuoteLONDON wrote:
Why are you telling us..We read the post too…Natasha does not need an interpreter she was very clear…thanks boo….
(plus we aint stupid either)
I’m just saying….
keeks
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:32 am | Reply | Quotejust wonna say….big shit poppin..and all your haters say the rest..keep doing yah thang..happy b-day
Keep It 100
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:32 am | Reply | QuoteBlog Beef? Natasha, do you! YBF Stand Up!
The Hostile One
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:34 am | Reply | QuoteCome on people, this is just an entertainment site. This isn’t CNN. Are you guys effin’ kidding me? (in my best new correspondant’s voice) Breaking news, Brandy’s got a new weave…..Let’s not take ourselves too serioiusly people. I’ve seen reports on other sites first that landed on this one shortly thereafter. I enjoy reading the posts from this blog as well as others. The person who claims to be the “top dog” should never have to stoop to the level of others if they are truly the one’s breaking news stories.
Soul Cry
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:34 am | Reply | QuoteSandra Rose is OBSESSED with Beyonce. I find that her posts are threaded with bitterness, insults, and personal gripes. Not to forget, she’s a hypocrite.
nikki
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:36 am | Reply | QuoteYBF all day.. No other site is better..
Lola AM
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:38 am | Reply | QuoteMe… wrote:
Oh Lady Jei is indeed the one she is talking too!
zillz
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:47 am | Reply | Quote“ha ha, yeah, you know, these kids be acting up so I gotta lay the pimp hand down every once in a while.” — eskay
B*tch Plz
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:52 am | Reply | QuoteEyebeme wrote:
Dont rain on old girl’s parade… keep ur unwanted comments to ur damn self!! I aint mad at nebody signing first… and apparently so are 90% of ybf readers.. am jus sayn..
LSU Gyrl
On Apr 30, 2008 at 10:58 am | Reply | QuoteWow…all this plexing over celebrity gossip. It shouldnt matter either way because who cares where she got the info from. Plus, I know that as long as I have been reading this site when natasha gets a story first she will throw up the ybf stamp on it for sure.
All this is unnecssary but all in a day’s work I guess. Keep ya head up and keep doing what you do!
Sivu!
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:00 am | Reply | QuoteYBF IS THE BEST !!! DONT FORGET IT!!
LOVE...
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:01 am | Reply | QuoteWHEN WILL PEEPS REALIZE THAT HATING IS A THING OF THE PAST!!!! LET’S SUPPORT AND CONGRATULATE EACH OTHER - THERE’S ENOUGH GOSSIP OUT HERE FOR EVERYONE TO FEAST ON!!!! HAPPY BORN-DAY NATASHA!!!
Nik
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:01 am | Reply | QuoteLola AM wrote:
If you’d read the post again, you’d see that Lady Jei is her source that apparently CCed other sites. Pay attention man.
ATLStar
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:02 am | Reply | QuoteTo: The Hostile One
I’ll say This. NO ONE IS TAKING this as if it’s CCN or HEADLINE news. HOWEVER this is Natasha’s daily gig. So of course she’s going to do what she does to defend it. Whatever you do during the day, you take it serious as well.
Yes I realize that Natasha doesn’t post stories FIRST all the time. HOWEVER if you read and GOT her point of the post, then you would realize what she is saying. which is, SOURCES send out INFO to BLOGS all over. Which mean, several sites can post it BUT it doesn’t mean someone got it from another blog, just the same source.
GEEEEEEEEEEZ wasn’t too hard to understand Natasha.
Lucy
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:03 am | Reply | QuoteI honestly don’t visit alot of black gossip blogs because usually their main purpose is to start mess, so I have no idea who you’re referring to.
BUT I do enjoy your blog, I think you provide legitimate black entertainment news. And you do a very good job.
Bee
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:06 am | Reply | QuoteGET EM! Natasha…tell them to get off your clit
ash
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:08 am | Reply | Quotehuh???
just fab
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:12 am | Reply | QuoteThe Hostile One wrote:
You betta preach!! i love YBF dont get me wrong but if u know the truth why even address it? u know the saying stix and stones….
Jamaicaseemiya
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:16 am | Reply | QuoteLadyTiffany876 wrote:
I agree, to hell with them haters Nat!. P.S. Happy B-Day tomorrow!!!
tash
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:17 am | Reply | QuoteNik wrote:
And you pay attention;I know all about it I happen to love both sites,and it started from Lady Jei saying Natasha stole her info
Melissa
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:18 am | Reply | QuoteHappy Birthday fellow Taurus! :)Love your site…keep doing you!
this is lame
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:25 am | Reply | Quoteblog war? for real? Rhymes w/ Snitch is the other site.
j arch
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:30 am | Reply | QuoteHELLLOOOOOOOOOOOOO???????!!!!! who is she talking about??????????????????????
Ballergirl
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:36 am | Reply | QuoteIf it’s such a small site why even respond since everyone is beneath you?
Nikki
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:44 am | Reply | QuoteIf I didn’t already love you and this site before… this post would have done it for me. I love that you say exactly what needs to be said in a VERY classy manner without using profanity. Proud to be a part of the YBF experience.
Lola AM
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:44 am | Reply | Quotetash wrote:
Thank you! Trying to get smart and don’t even know what’s going on!
slimgoody
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:46 am | Reply | Quotewell first happy birthday! dang i didnt know it was like that…wow can we stop with the hateration?
AMG
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:47 am | Reply | Quoteproved my point
Lola AM
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:48 am | Reply | QuoteCan’t we all just get along?
blknubian
On Apr 30, 2008 at 11:52 am | Reply | QuoteJust wanted to add that every since my girl turned me on to YBF a few weeks ago, there’s not a day that I dont come on here, its addicting!! lol And I tell others to check you out too! I love this site. So… Let the haters hate and keep ya head up and keep up the good work!!
Nikk
On Apr 30, 2008 at 12:03 pm | Reply | QuoteSo I just went to that “other” site and they talking mad ish about Natasha. Blog Beef is off the chain right now.
Angeleyes528
On Apr 30, 2008 at 12:23 pm | Reply | QuoteLawLady wrote:
Ha! It never fails….people ALWAYS manage to bring up Beyonce, no matter what the post is about…..sad.
Miz Pride & Joy
On Apr 30, 2008 at 12:25 pm | Reply | QuoteF the WANNA-B-YBF’er!!!! Show’em how it’s done TASH! Put their azz on blast!!!!!!!!! Aiight…..let me go read the other hot topics.
LUV this site ever since November 2005!! YUP…it’s that addictive!! ahahahahahahaha
Lisa
On Apr 30, 2008 at 12:33 pm | Reply | Quoteumm ok
Lahal
On Apr 30, 2008 at 12:35 pm | Reply | Quotewho cares..just continue doing ur thing. i think the whole post was a waste of space
Michelle
On Apr 30, 2008 at 12:38 pm | Reply | QuoteI only come here to laugh at the Beyonce hate that goes on…other than that…we need to bring it back to print media…cause all of these blogs are wack and have you ever asked yourself…the owners of these sites look like trash sitting behind a computer screen tearing people down for their own wardrobe choices or decisions they make…nobody’s perfect and even though their celebs…they’re people too…everything on these blogs should be taken with a grain of salt…and I can pull your card on your Beyonce information because it comes straight from our messageboard or our fansite…it’s sad because this site has the potential to be great considering we don’t have the media backing our urban celebrities…but so much energy is put into trashing our people on most of these gossip blogs that it’s quite sad actually…
And...
On Apr 30, 2008 at 12:39 pm | Reply | Quotejust fab wrote:
Exactly. I understand that this is Natasha’s grind, but seriously???
Michelle
On Apr 30, 2008 at 12:43 pm | Reply | Quotejust fab wrote:
OMG…I totally agree with both of you…
KandiLycker
On Apr 30, 2008 at 12:45 pm | Reply |