Your Favorite Rappers Are Hiding Right Now

May 13 | by Natasha

The advanced copy of Terrance Dean's much anticipated Hiding In Hip Hop book has been sent to several media folks already. And the folks over at Gawker are highlighting some of Dean's "outings". The book is also going to talk about Dean's come up in the industry, his early life, and other important parts of his career. Terrance isn't naming any actual names directly in this book though, which has been publicized as the guide to who's secretly gay in the hip hop and entertainment industry. But he is revealing folks in blind item form and in much detail. One example: Dean's friend "Corey" is a singer-songwriter who was featured on the MTV series The Cut, opened shows for Jay-Z, appeared in a Broadway musical, and then signed with "Eli, a popular multiplatinum rapper, who had just started a label at the time (in the 90s)." "Eli was a force to be reckoned with. He flew out the gate with his debut album and would become a mainstay in the ever-changing Hip Hop industry, where many rappers are one-hit wonders. He has been hailed as one of the greatest rappers to bless the mic." It turns out that Corey has been giving oral sex to Eli (whom Dean describes as "fine as hell") in Eli's home studio. "Up until that moment I had never heard anything remotely close about the rapper being gay. Eli was a burgeoning superstar who parlayed his marketability into television and movie credits. He even had a promising clothing line. But every man's got needs and Eli's needed tending to." This ish ought to get interesting. Who's your guess?

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RESPONSIBLY AWARE OF THE

RESPONSIBLY AWARE OF THE FACTS.......( wow this was from 3 years ago )

by SEEing
12:40 pm - Mar 1, '12

Eli has to be ll cool j" LL

Eli has to be ll cool j" LL Cool J started his own businesses in the music industry such as the music label in 1993 called P.O.G. (Power Of God)" "In the mid 90's, he also helped to launch the clothing line FUBU."http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LL_Cool_J But i'm tryna figure out who is corey???

by sexyflexyassnigga
6:37 pm - Jul 10, '11

[quote comment="90767"][quote

by Minimouse1908
6:14 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="91021"][quote

[quote comment="91021"][quote comment="91010"]1. Record Label P.O.G. (Power of God) 2. FUBU clothing line. 3. FINE AS HELL 4. We have all seen the movies and television shows. LL COOL J LL COOL J LL COOL J LL COOL J LL COOL J[/quote] or Diddy, or Irv Gotti and Ja Rule...and I still think 50 trying on a wig in somebodies closet![/quote] LMFAO im sayin 50 is suspect still but ll number one. they just needa start naming the names PUHLEASEEEE

by Miss. Rissa
8:11 pm - May 13, '08

I have almost done reading

I have almost done reading this book and it is very interesting. He talks about male and female rappers, singers, actors, actress, film producers and music producers. The book is pretty graphic and it is majority based in the 90's. You can order the book from amazon.com but it's not 50 Cent because he didn't have a record label back in the 90's.

by Tee03
6:14 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90773"]yall

[quote comment="90773"]yall are NOT paying attention to details. the person has been called one of the best MC's to bless the mic! Diddy has never been called that. Jay Z has, Biggie has, tupac has, and others. but remember Biggie didnt have his own label, neither did Tupac, that leaves Jay Z and others, but the author considers the person "fine as hell" so wouldn't they more than likely exclude Jay Z? So who in the heck is it???[/quote] Rakim Tupac Method man B.I.G Nas Common Emminmen Busta rhymes EZO Cannibas Easy E Dr. Dre

by BMW
6:15 pm - May 13, '08

stop playing... and just

stop playing... and just 'out' these people... Dang... all the guessing and stuff is silly... what different does it make... if they put their business out there then talk about it... Only a pussy would talk around about anyway...

by CHIne
8:12 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90964"][quote

[quote comment="90964"][quote comment="90948"][quote comment="90933"][quote comment="90890"][quote comment="90882"]B2K ALL OF THEM ARE ELI AND CHRIS STOKES IS COREY![/quote] ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????ummm no.[/quote] Um I was guessing LIL GIRL SO GONE ON SOMEWHERE WITH THAT CAUSE I AINT THE BITCH TO BE PLAYED FOR A FOOL TRY A HOE[/quote] LOLOLOL!!! "Try a hoe?" What are you gonna do, schedule a time to meet face-to-face so you can fight? This is the INTERNET. Be real. And grow up. Why would you be so hostile over something like this? And don't bother responding with the cyber threats because I will not be engaging in an internet argument with you.[/quote] PL ALL I HAVE TO SAY TO YOU FUCK YOU BITCH...... YOUR MAN PROBABLY CHEATING ON YO ASS ANYWAY WITH A NAME LIKE THAT OLE UGLY ASS TROLL GO SWALLOW A DICK BITCH![/quote] Why the hostility ladies? Woooooooooooow!

by mizzlush
11:35 pm - May 13, '08

Maybe Eli is Nas. He got

Maybe Eli is Nas. He got signed in 94. Had Willie Esco clothing. Hailed as one of the greatest of all time. Tried to start Ill Will Records. I have no idea who Corey is.

by Q
6:15 pm - May 13, '08

MYSTERY SOLVED!!! check this

MYSTERY SOLVED!!! check this out from Scola's Black Planet Page... Scola made his first recorded appearance in 1996 with his independently released album and hit debut single "Let's Get Personal." Scola's impressive, velvety sound helped the single gain tremendous regional airplay, establishing him as an amazing talent and an artist that was here to stay. In 2000 he was signed to Rock The Bells Records a record label who's CEO happened to be L.L. Cool. J. But the label folded and he was released. Scola is now venturing into acting. He just stared and had the lead role in the Stage Play "What Momma Don't Know Won't Hurt" which was a big hit. Now all we need is proof that he was on "the cut" Everything else falls into place for LL! Thanks Chris!

by Lady
8:05 am - May 16, '08

all of dem probably do a

all of dem probably do a ting, money changes

by yardman
6:15 pm - May 13, '08

Black women get HIV/AIDS

Black women get HIV/AIDS because they refuse to take responsibility for their health by not getting tested and not using condoms/dental dams during all sexual encounters. To blame so-called “down low brothers” or to think “not my man” or to think HIV/AIDS is not a heterosexual disease is basically playing russian roulette with bullets in all chambers. If this was 25 years ago, maybe some blame could be placed on raising infection rates, but it’s 2008 and there is no excuse for not knowing the facts and for not protecting yourself. Whether you are 14, 34, or 64. ------------------------------------------------------------- AMEN!

by iM jUSt mE
11:37 pm - May 13, '08

thats disgustin....for real..

thats disgustin....for real.. why these dudes got groupies???lame hoes...

by *KeNzY&
9:40 pm - May 14, '08

test

by Lady
8:09 am - May 16, '08

[quote comment="90780"][quote

[quote comment="90780"][quote comment="90666"][quote comment="90660"]BUT THEN AGAIN THESE GUY MAY BE LYING JUST TO GET ATTENTION LIKE SUPERHEAD. IF IT'S TRUE WHY NOT OUT THESE GUYS AND SAVE A LIFE. MANY MAY BE MARRIED OR DEALING WITH WOMEN AND JEOPODIZING THEIR LIVES. THIS WORLD IS DOOMED FOR HELL.[/quote] WELL IT COULD BE USHER BECAUSE HE DID MARRY A MAN AND HE DOES HAVE FILM CREDITS :)[/quote] I didn't have a clue when I read it. But Usher makes damn good sense. Wasn't he signed with Diddy when he first hit the scene back in the day?[/quote] USHER COULD BE BUT IT SAID HE STARTED A LABEL IN THE 90'S. I DONT THINK HE GOT A LABEL

by JUJU
6:15 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90867"][quote

[quote comment="90867"][quote comment="90854"][quote comment="90708"]Just bought the book. Overstock.com ($14 and some change)[/quote] Like OMG, drop clues then Chica!!![/quote] Dang it, can't find it in paperback. Want to be able to fold it up while i'm on the train so no one will see what trash I'm reading.[/quote] Yo that was so funny because it is trash but it's soooo juicy to hear!!!!

by KELLEGEEZ
8:13 pm - May 13, '08

It is Brian McKnight! He was

It is Brian McKnight! He was a judge on the MTV show "The Cut" with Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez. He is a singer/songwriter who broke into the industry in the early 90s.

by tru eyz
6:16 pm - May 13, '08

I agree with you I think it's

I agree with you I think it's Diddy too. He said alot of the people on his label are one hit wonders. Diddy has alot of those under his belt.

by Rhonda
11:38 pm - May 13, '08

It can't be Diddy because who

It can't be Diddy because who has he signed that did Broaway musicals? Not to mention he isn't one of the best in hip-hop. People are saying Genuwine which would make Eli Timbland and did he have a record label in the 90's, I'm not for sure. I thought it was LL, but I've never heard about him signing anyone or even having a clothing line until here recently. We know that it's no one from the Roca Fella camp. I give up, I have no idea!

by nicolsy
10:23 pm - Jun 13, '08

ITS DIDDY & USHER IS THE ONE

ITS DIDDY & USHER IS THE ONE GIVING ORAL SEX. I KNEW HE WAS FRUITY THE WAY HE WALKS TELLS ALL! NE-YO PROBABLY GAVE JAY-Z ORAL SEX TO JAY-Z TO GET A RECORD DEAL BECAUSE HE SOUNDS LIKE CUM BUCKET!

by AshantiFAN
6:16 pm - May 13, '08

Since it doesn't suggest that

Since it doesn't suggest that the singer made it big, "Corey" could be a lot of people.............. Carl Thomas Danny Boy Mario Winans Lloyd Rell Donnell Dwele Sisqo R&B cats come a dime a dozen, so it could be any number of people. I love blind items, but it seems like this book is a crock of shit. I guess he used the "tell all" spin to really just sell a book about him growing up and accepting his sexuality.

by Minimouse1908
11:39 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90785"]Maybe

[quote comment="90785"]Maybe Eli is Nas. He got signed in 94. Had Willie Esco clothing. Hailed as one of the greatest of all time. Tried to start Ill Will Records. I have no idea who Corey is.[/quote] Nas didnt have a movie and tv career to speak of.

by toy
6:18 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="91215"][quote

[quote comment="91215"][quote comment="91185"][quote comment="91022"][quote comment="90652"]Darn Shame... that's why HIV and AIDS is prevalent in black women, because of down low brothers![/quote] ACTUALLY IT'S PREVALENT BECAUSE BLACK MEN FEEL THE NEED TO HIDE THEIR TRUE SEXUALITY BECAUSE THEY ARE JUDGED SO HARSHLY BY OTHER BLACK FOLKS. WHITE FOLKS DON'T HAVE THOSE ISSUES, BECAUSE THEY EMBRACE THEIR OWN REGARDLESS. YET IT'S ALWAYS "OKAY" FOR FEMALES TO TONGUE OTHER FEMALES DOWN.. THE DOUBLE-STANDARD IS SICKENING.[/quote] PLEASE, White folks runnin around killing themselves everyday because they couldnt "come out of the closet" and tell their families they were gay! So please dont pull the race card because its very irrevelant![/quote] Tell it! And I get tired of "some" black folks thinking that we have to accept and approve of everything just because white folks do it![/quote] [quote comment="90964"][quote comment="90948"][quote comment="90933"][quote comment="90890"][quote comment="90882"]B2K ALL OF THEM ARE ELI AND CHRIS STOKES IS COREY![/quote] ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????ummm no.[/quote] Um I was guessing LIL GIRL SO GONE ON SOMEWHERE WITH THAT CAUSE I AINT THE BITCH TO BE PLAYED FOR A FOOL TRY A HOE[/quote] LOLOLOL!!! "Try a hoe?" What are you gonna do, schedule a time to meet face-to-face so you can fight? This is the INTERNET. Be real. And grow up. Why would you be so hostile over something like this? And don't bother responding with the cyber threats because I will not be engaging in an internet argument with you.[/quote] PL ALL I HAVE TO SAY TO YOU FUCK YOU BITCH...... YOUR MAN PROBABLY CHEATING ON YO ASS ANYWAY WITH A NAME LIKE THAT OLE UGLY ASS TROLL GO SWALLOW A DICK BITCH![/quote] Why the hostility ladies? Woooooooooooow!

by mizzlush
11:39 pm - May 13, '08

is this like a gay version of

is this like a gay version of super heads book? i think a lot of rappers are gay but that doesn't sway how i feel about any of them so i'm not too intreagued...

by kaykay
5:24 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90782"][quote

[quote comment="90782"][quote comment="90767"][quote comment="90761"][quote comment="90755"][quote comment="90745"]I THINK ITS FABOLOUS KNOW![/quote] Fabulous is mos def a flamer but he doesn't act or have a clothing line nor is he given that much dap for his skills...just sayin'[/quote] He has one, Rich Yung Society just now as out there...[/quote] Corey is fabolus people, the author is speaking of cory and Eli! two different people! Eli is russ"e""l" s"i"mmons"[/quote] Fabulous is not a singer/songwriter, and Russell is not a rapper. That's what I'm getting at. We're completely skipping over singers...and I'm pretty sure if you figure out who Corey is, Eli will be obvious.[/quote] Russel owns a label that produced great 90's rappers and he has a fashion line! fabolus was featured in songs called cut up and broad way! he's not going to give us the answers that easily! you gotta dig! lol! I could be 100% wrong, but I could be right! We need a hip hop head in here!

by BMW
6:18 pm - May 13, '08

BUT THEN AGAIN THESE GUY MAY

BUT THEN AGAIN THESE GUY MAY BE LYING JUST TO GET ATTENTION LIKE SUPERHEAD. IF IT'S TRUE WHY NOT OUT THESE GUYS AND SAVE A LIFE. MANY MAY BE MARRIED OR DEALING WITH WOMEN AND JEOPODIZING THEIR LIVES. THIS WORLD IS DOOMED FOR HELL.

by Brittany j
5:23 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90788"]It is

[quote comment="90788"]It is Brian McKnight! He was a judge on the MTV show "The Cut" with Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez. He is a singer/songwriter who broke into the industry in the early 90s.[/quote] And to add... Brian McKnight made his BROADWAY DEBUT as BILLY FLYNN in CHICAGO in 2007!

by tru eyz
6:18 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="91022"][quote

[quote comment="91022"][quote comment="90652"]Darn Shame... that's why HIV and AIDS is prevalent in black women, because of down low brothers![/quote] ACTUALLY IT'S PREVALENT BECAUSE BLACK MEN FEEL THE NEED TO HIDE THEIR TRUE SEXUALITY BECAUSE THEY ARE JUDGED SO HARSHLY BY OTHER BLACK FOLKS. WHITE FOLKS DON'T HAVE THOSE ISSUES, BECAUSE THEY EMBRACE THEIR OWN REGARDLESS. YET IT'S ALWAYS "OKAY" FOR FEMALES TO TONGUE OTHER FEMALES DOWN.. THE DOUBLE-STANDARD IS SICKENING.[/quote] True. Theres alot of issues in the black community and this is one of them. Personally, I think its all wrong but I don't hate gays I just defenitely don't agree with their acts

by Miss. Rissa
8:14 pm - May 13, '08

Hell! Thats too damn hard and

Hell! Thats too damn hard and too much work. Just tell me like SupaHead did..got me reading all these riddles and stuff. JUST SAY THE NAME FOR PETE'S SAKE! When yall figure it out let me know!

by LSU Gyrl
5:20 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90775"][quote

[quote comment="90775"][quote comment="90774"]Usher is corey for sure[/quote] singer-songwriter , opened shows for Jay-Z, appeared in a Broadway musical..... check all[/quote] and Diddy is Eli: a force to be reckoned with, a mainstay in the ever-changing Hip Hop industry...i dont think he is hailed as a great rapper but surely as a rap producer. parlayed his marketability into television, movie credits, a clothing line. no doubt its them

by M1zz-Queen
6:20 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90997"][quote

[quote comment="90997"][quote comment="90986"]Soulja girl all up in this hoe![/quote] watch her go crazy and watch her post![/quote] LMAO.I had my laugh for today

by Sharonda
8:16 pm - May 13, '08

LL COOL J

by Dammie
5:20 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90788"]It is

by Just Nikki
8:16 pm - May 13, '08

THESE NIGGAS ARE ALL GAY IF

THESE NIGGAS ARE ALL GAY IF YOU ASK ME. TRUST NO ONE

by Brittany j
5:20 pm - May 13, '08

Im thinking Diddy cause of

Im thinking Diddy cause of the 'promising clothing line' and Usher because of the 'broadway' thing? Dammit it he was calling out names like Kurupt I'll be one of the first to buy the sh*t!!!!!!!!!

by SophiaJanelle
6:11 am - May 14, '08

Oooooops I'm way off on being

Oooooops I'm way off on being 1st..well at least it looks like I was first..LEAVE ME ALONE..lol! Ok, no pls don't say Usher or Diddy..I love them!

by Nieyia
5:21 pm - May 13, '08

^^^^WERE TALKING ABOUT IN THE

^^^^WERE TALKING ABOUT IN THE 90'S WHO IS BRIAN MCKNIGHT?

by AshantiFAN
6:21 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90673"]Too

[quote comment="90673"]Too Easy. Busta Rhymes. Opened for Jay-Z on 2 tours. Has been in movies and TV. Been in the game for years. 1st album did well. He had his own label in the 90's (FLipmode) and then Signed with Dr. Dre Aftermath/Interscope label wherein there boss Jimmy Iovine is a know industry bisexual. Took HGH to get a muscluar body (like every other Interscope artist and producer i.e. Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Polow Da Don, Timbaland, Mary J. Blige, Sean Garrett, etc.)[/quote] DAMN! I'm speechless! I started reading this and was like oh sh*t I think they got somethin here! You never see or hear of Busta w/ a female either, that's the reason why it left me so speechless! I'm disappointed, such a fine specimen!

by Pooh
11:47 pm - May 13, '08

fourth...........

by Dollar
5:18 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90791"][quote

[quote comment="90791"][quote comment="90782"][quote comment="90767"][quote comment="90761"][quote comment="90755"][quote comment="90745"]I THINK ITS FABOLOUS KNOW![/quote] Fabulous is mos def a flamer but he doesn't act or have a clothing line nor is he given that much dap for his skills...just sayin'[/quote] He has one, Rich Yung Society just now as out there...[/quote] Corey is fabolus people, the author is speaking of cory and Eli! two different people! Eli is russ"e""l" s"i"mmons"[/quote] Fabulous is not a singer/songwriter, and Russell is not a rapper. That's what I'm getting at. We're completely skipping over singers...and I'm pretty sure if you figure out who Corey is, Eli will be obvious.[/quote] Russel owns a label that produced great 90's rappers and he has a fashion line! fabolus was featured in songs called cut up and broad way! he's not going to give us the answers that easily! you gotta dig! lol! I could be 100% wrong, but I could be right! We need a hip hop head in here![/quote] I'm a hip hop head, and yet completely stuck on this one. I feel like the answer is so obvious that I'm overthinking it. Lemme got back to the lab and think about this.

by Minimouse1908
6:21 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="91037"][quote

[quote comment="91037"][quote comment="91022"][quote comment="90652"]Darn Shame... that's why HIV and AIDS is prevalent in black women, because of down low brothers![/quote] ACTUALLY IT'S PREVALENT BECAUSE BLACK MEN FEEL THE NEED TO HIDE THEIR TRUE SEXUALITY BECAUSE THEY ARE JUDGED SO HARSHLY BY OTHER BLACK FOLKS. WHITE FOLKS DON'T HAVE THOSE ISSUES, BECAUSE THEY EMBRACE THEIR OWN REGARDLESS. YET IT'S ALWAYS "OKAY" FOR FEMALES TO TONGUE OTHER FEMALES DOWN.. THE DOUBLE-STANDARD IS SICKENING.[/quote] True. Theres alot of issues in the black community and this is one of them. Personally, I think its all wrong but I don't hate gays I just defenitely don't agree with their acts[/quote[quote comment="90966"][quote comment="90950"]Hey Just Nikki...i'm here, all the queer theories are hillarious[/quote] TELL US KNOW PLEASE[/quote] Yes, yes they are I'm doing seaches and sh*t they dig up stuff.

by Just Nikki
8:27 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90778"][quote

[quote comment="90778"][quote comment="90767"][quote comment="90761"][quote comment="90755"][quote comment="90745"]I THINK ITS FABOLOUS KNOW![/quote] Fabulous is mos def a flamer but he doesn't act or have a clothing line nor is he given that much dap for his skills...just sayin'[/quote] He has one, Rich Yung Society just now as out there...[/quote] Corey is fabolus people, the author is speaking of cory and Eli! two different people! Eli is russ"e""l" s"i"mmons"[/quote] Russel Simmons, cmon now 90's, old ass russ started in late 70s, early 80s[/quote] LMBAO!!!! Lord help us all!!!! I don't give a damn really, cuz I won't be caught DEAD being a GROUPIE - EVAH!!!!! So it makes no difference to me who's "flaming" in silence!!!

by Miz Pride & Joy
6:21 pm - May 13, '08

Darn Shame... that's why HIV

Darn Shame... that's why HIV and AIDS is prevalent in black women, because of down low brothers!

by Nissa
5:20 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="91301"][quote

[quote comment="91301"][quote comment="90964"][quote comment="90948"][quote comment="90933"][quote comment="90890"][quote comment="90882"]B2K ALL OF THEM ARE ELI AND CHRIS STOKES IS COREY![/quote] ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????ummm no.[/quote] Um I was guessing LIL GIRL SO GONE ON SOMEWHERE WITH THAT CAUSE I AINT THE BITCH TO BE PLAYED FOR A FOOL TRY A HOE[/quote] LOLOLOL!!! "Try a hoe?" What are you gonna do, schedule a time to meet face-to-face so you can fight? This is the INTERNET. Be real. And grow up. Why would you be so hostile over something like this? And don't bother responding with the cyber threats because I will not be engaging in an internet argument with you.[/quote] PL ALL I HAVE TO SAY TO YOU FUCK YOU BITCH...... YOUR MAN PROBABLY CHEATING ON YO ASS ANYWAY WITH A NAME LIKE THAT OLE UGLY ASS TROLL GO SWALLOW A DICK BITCH![/quote] Why the hostility ladies? Woooooooooooow![/quote] Not ladies...just lady. I thought her comment was comical. But I also thought it was immature and had the right to say so. I wasn't looking for a fight, but she clearly was, which is why I suggested she not come back with any foolishness because I knew she would. And what do you know? She proved me right. And if you noticed, I didn't waste my time with a response to her.

by CoCoPuff
11:49 pm - May 13, '08

Strong suspects Dre, Busta,

Strong suspects Dre, Busta, Snoop......After reading biographies on all of them, there are links to the description above....That's a DAMM Shame...

by ObamaMama
2:49 am - May 15, '08

OMG..first! Ok, dawg me

OMG..first! Ok, dawg me out..I never do that...I have new clue who this dude is...any help???

by Nieyia
5:20 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="91013"][quote

[quote comment="91013"][quote comment="91000"] ...But he hasn't been in televison or movies[/quote] Jay does have film credits for all those Roc films Film Year Streets Is Watching (1998) Hard Knock Life (2000) State Property (2002) Paper Soldiers (2002) Fade to Black (2004)[/quote] Ok, show us the Broadway musicals that he's been in. What Multiplatinum rapper was Jay signed to? As far as I know he had to start his OWN label. And how is is even remotely possible for him to open for himself?

by Scorpio
8:28 pm - May 13, '08

uhh uhh....im guessing one of

uhh uhh....im guessing one of them is puffy????? i may b off tho..lol. this guessing game thing is gonna help this book sell even tho its all prolly BS

by M1zz-Queen
5:20 pm - May 13, '08

[quote comment="90767"][quote

[quote comment="90767"][quote comment="90761"][quote comment="90755"][quote comment="90745"]I THINK ITS FABOLOUS KNOW![/quote] Fabulous is mos def a flamer but he doesn't act or have a clothing line nor is he given that much dap for his skills...just sayin'[/quote] He has one, Rich Yung Society just now as out there...[/quote] Corey is fabolus people, the author is speaking of cory and Eli! two different people! Eli is russ"e""l" s"i"mmons"[/quote] Let's look at the criteria folks... “Eli was a force to be reckoned with. He flew out the gate with his debut album and would become a mainstay in the ever-changing Hip Hop industry, where many rappers are one-hit wonders. He has been hailed as one of the greatest rappers to bless the mic.” He has designated 'Eli' as a talented Rapper that hit the scene not to long ago and has gained respect for his rappin' skills started a clothing line been in movies and has staying power! The Boondocks skit hints at 50 too

by Just Nikki
6:23 pm - May 13, '08