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@ Strongest of them All

DAMN I WANTED THAT NUMBER 2!!!

i get the gist of why this is so controversial, not sure how to feel on the issue tho

here we go….

Disgusting! This cover is in very bad taste indeed. Reminds of that Terell Owens Superbowl ad with the white lady from Housewives. Why can’t you stick to your sports and leave white women out of it eh?

Is it possible…that Vogue was simply highlighting exactly what the title of the mag is??

Best Bodies? If it was Shemar Moore/Boris Kujoe and Gisele, what conspiracy theory would “they” come up with then???

I swear sometimes black people always want to make something out of nothing.

Jamele Hill of ESPN wrote the story. A black female..I wonder if this is a case of her disliking the fact that a “white” Giselle is in his arms??

The ignorance of people on this site never ceases to amaze me.

aww hell…here we goes again…i bet this post reaches at least 400 comments…any takers?

@bria and strongest

i cosign w/both of you…i didn’t see this and immediately think racist…

what the hell? its just a freaking magazine cover for fashion!!

Im sure the athletes are even worst in the locker rooms!!

did they expect him to be wearing a Gucci gown and Louboutin heels? the man is an athlete!!

his bread and butter is physical activity!! SMH at this nonsense and that pointless article!

I wonder why no one says anything about those female models on the cover of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED!!

Can’t we just let LeBron enjoy being on a high fashion mag cover where in any other situation he wouldn’t even make it on the back cover’s ad?!?! White woman or not.. We need to be happy that a brotha can get some shine in a market that has so many standards that are sexist and racist.

vogue tried for ambiguity with this cover..

on one hand its jus a cover highlightin 2 ppl in their element..

on the other had it could b that whole.. black male athletes r animalistic..

did they make a comment on how the cover is perceived.. i wanna hear what they have to say..

but ido agree with the espn bit.. iwas taken back when i first saw the cover.. offended? no.

Amen to the preacher I saw the cover and I new there was somenthing wrong with, i couldnt point out . its true ,its, true. im sorry but whoever wrote the article is right.

I am mad now. Hill you have disrupted my day. I would like the omsbudsperson to acknowledge this, but it probably won’t happen. It’s pretty sad really. Hill gets a job with one of the most widely read media outlets in the UNIVERSE, and still has to make these pathetic attempts to call attention to herself. The funny thing is LeBron has way more to be proud of than Hill does. He is at the TOP of his chosen profession. There a list of about 5 people that have the effect on the game that he has had. I hope he laughs all the way to his high rise. ESPN, please fire Jemele Hill. Your Page 2 crew is one of the best lineups of writers ever, it’s an all-star team, and she is the Vince Carter that gets attention for reasons only god can understand.

those of you that don’t see this as racist are really crazy. it’s an image of a few very degrading stereotypes. animalizing black men. he’s clasping the prized white woman. why couldn’t he look sophisticated with a suit on? why couldn’t it be a black woman/white man? why is he baring his teeth? he looks like an ape! and above all of that, Vogue has a history of racism. get a clue.

Wow that is a beautiful cover. It only recalls TO’s ad in a positive way. In many ways you could say this photo is the manifesto of the swirl.

With full erotic contrast we find the white woman is elegant, divine and very feminine while the black man exudes strength and power. Perfect halves of God’s union, ying and yang.

For those who do not think this is a racial issue, please open the magazine and view the difference on how the White athletes are portrayed. This does play into the stereotype of black atheletes being beastly/animal like.

@Jahpson, There are always lots of protests every year when the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues comes out.

I’m so tired of everybody critizing this dude’s every move. Everybody made a big deal when he did the baby dunking thing when he hosted the ESPYS now this. Its just the cover of a damn magazine – why analyze it like that??? People really gotta let him live and make his money.

Yeah okay. Have you seen king kong?

@ Black to the Bone aka Swirl King, Your posts are the epitome of IGNORANCE, SELF HATRED and COONERY.

I am pretty sure you are a Fat White Woman, Nerdy White Male or a Nerdy Black Male who can’t get a women: black, white, dead or alive!

LeBron is an adult. He has no obligation to respect Jemele Hill’s taste. If he didn’t like the pictures then that is his prerogative. I am sick of Jemele Hill’s bad writing. Just because Page 2 is supposed to be editorial doesn’t mean that ESPN shouldn’t be responsible for the quality. I don’t read Vogue. When I saw that picture I saw one of the most dominant athletes of my generation all pumped up and wearing work-out clothes, because the story is apparently about his fitness… to me that kind of makes sense. I saw a model wearing a dress, also in great shape, because models wear dresses… I guess I don’t understand Jemele’s problem. I am a big advocate for editors being socially responsible and not allowing inflammatory media to circulate in / on their publications. It is my opinion that Jemele’s article is more inflammatory than this photo. I will be the first to admit that I am no Jemele Hill. I think she is a terrible writer, most of the time she is way off base, she makes terribly obsolete social commentary, and often seems like she just wants to stir up a controversy. My feelings aside, this was irresponsible. Racism is something that haunts basketball, you don’t have to search to find it like she is. It breaks my heart that the sport I love so much is constantly attached to hateful ideas. Racism will exist forever, it will take us trusting each other to change that. This article wasn’t written in the spirit of progress and harmony, but instigation.

I personally like the cover, especially since he is the first black male to grace the cover of vogue.I think it’s good. I mean,come on, is it really an issue? SHEESH!

Lebron IS NOT THE FIRST BLACK MALE to appear on the cover of VOGUE.

This was on mediafakeout with the actual pic of King Kong holding the white girl. Looks very similar.

This is a about to become a 500+ comment post, starting now…..

Everyone who thinks that cover is racist, are very dramatic!!

had you not seen this article and just saw that cover in a newsstand, I bet $100 cash that you wouldn’t have thought much of it.

so because there is a story on this website, NOW you conclude its racist?

Gullible, is what I call you…gullible!!!!!

racism is ONLY alive, because we allow it to live!! remeber that

@ Princess ME

thank you, i didnt know that!

Yes I have, and like I said at first glance I didn’t think King KOng.

Yeah a pic of him in a suit would have looked better, but the article is about fitness not business.

When he plays ball and gets pumped he probably looks like this.

Nobody called racism whe Michael Jordan was being displayed jumping with hiis tongue hanging out his mouth

Oh Boy!!! First of all, we complain when African-Americans are not featured on covers of magazines and now we’re complaining when they are and how they look!!! Are you kidding me? That could’ve been Tom Brady and Naomi Campbell doing the exact same pose and it would be a non-issue. If people make a big deal about African Americans being on magazine covers, these magazines may decide to use that as an excuse NOT to put them on there anymore. Is that what you guys want? Then STFU!!!

OK..PRINCESS ME

SINCE U WANT TO PLAY TEACHER..COULD U ENLIGHTEN US ON..WHO WAS THE 1ST BLACK MAN TO EMBRACE THE COVER OF VOGUE???????!!!!!!!?????

JAP

I THINK THAT PEOPLE ARE TOO DRAMATIC! I REALLY DO! MAYBE AT THE LAST MOMENT..LABRON DECIDED TO DO THIS POSE HIMSELF! MAYBE HE WAS IMAGINGING HIMSELF DUNKING!

I agree that this is a bad cover. I don’t agree with Hill’s reasoning for this being a bad cover. However, I will say that this cover leaves much to be desired.

Yeah Okay: this is true. Like all things, you must consider the context. Vogue is vogue. It’s not sports ill. If L was on SI with his tongue out i wouldn’t have batted an eye. Vogue has a history of racism. They’ve only have a handful of blk ppl on the cover in all of their decades of existence. It doesn’t matter if you didn’t initially think King Kong when you saw the cover. That’s how insidious it is. It may not immediately strike you as racist. But it’s just as bad as if he were standing there holding fried chicken and a watermelon. it’s playing in to a stereotype of what we as black ppl are: animalistic, wild, love us some white woman. AND that Yeah Okay is the reason why is shouldn’t be tolerated. It’s just not a simple as you would like to think.

This is so outrageous

Also if any of you saw the pictures of the King Kong scene from which this is clearly derived you will see that the color of the dress is exactly the same, and Lebron’s mouth being open is clearly a reference to king kong. SO basically he’s a gorilla aka less than human and he is coveting this pretty perfect white girl

I’m from Akron, OH where LeBron hails from and I’m proud of him! The cover was about his athleticism and his body. He shouldn’t be in a suit, duh! People need to leave him the hell alone. I didn’t see anything wrong with the photo UNTIL I read what other people interpreted it to mean. I didn’t think that way. He is masculine in every aspect of the word, he’s powerful and explosive and I think they wanted to capture that…wow, now I feel bad for him because he’s accomplished SO FREAKIN’ much and people want to try to bring him down and take away his pride? That’s wrong!

I agree with Lisa…this leaves much to be desired.

when i first saw this cover it immediately said BRUTE steriotype to me. I never thought about the King-Kong comparison but now that i look that’s exactly what it looks like… anyone who can’t see the hidden message here should read a book about scripting the black body… this is a prime example of that.

We are not used to seeing ourselves looking ethnic on these magazines. We are used to seeing ourselves over-Europeanized!!!

I DONT FEEL AS THO THIS WOULD BE A BIG DEAL IF LEBRON WAS LIGHT SKIN OR HAD A SMALLER NOSE! BASICALLY I FEEL AS THO JUST BECAUSE LEBRON HAS “TYPICAL” BLACK FEATURES PEOPLE ARE SO QUICK ESPECIALLY BLACK FOLK ARE SO SO QUICK TO LOOK@ THAT PICTURE AND SEE “KING KONG”…I THINK BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL!! LEBRON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACK MAN WHY DO WE AS A RACE ALWAYS JUMP TO A NEGATIVE CONCLUSION? IM SURE WHEN WHITE FOLK LOOK@ THAT SAME COVER THEY HAVE NO ISSUE…I JUST FEEL AS THO IF THAT WAS TYSON BECKFORD IN THAT SAME POSE THERE WOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE! WHY JUST BECAUSE ITS LEBRON THIS IS A “THREATNING BLACK MAN” POSE OR A “KING KONG” POSE??? SEEMS LIKE I SENSE A TAD BIT OF SELF HATRED AMONGST US….

if anybody has a problem with this cover they’re a HATER!! to always think racist or thinking everything has some undertone of discrimination is NOT the way to live!!

wake up and live!

MANCELLE LOOK LIKE A MAN..ANY DAMN WAY! I THOUGHT THAT WAS A CROSS DRESSER IN LABRON’S ARMS AT FIRST GLANCE..FOR REAL!

ANYWAY! IT IS A MAGAZINE COVER..IF U REALLY HAVE A ISSUE ABOUT IT..BOYCOTT LABRON, VOGUE..DO SOMETHING..AND STFU

Also it would appear that Lebron’s handlers are white and have no education in African AMerican studies because any intelligent black handler would reject this picture. This is the problem with all these black athletes being svengalied by rich white people.

SMH SMH SMH Stay SMH

@ WHOA!

“innocent, precious lilies of the valley”

^I like it^

@

Killmatic

You managed to encompass all that is wrong with the black community in one very short post. SMH

whoa STFU!

SHE CAN SAY WHAT SHE WANT TO SAY! IF U HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WHAT SHE IS SAYING..IGNORE IT! WHO DIED, AND MADE U QUEEN??

i guess the white poeple on this site that comment dont understand the photo comparied to the mag. First its a fashion mag, wheres the fshion in Lebron James’ outfit. Second if it was so hyped up to be a cover featuring Lebron why have him on there with someone else, third if you take a look at the past issues then you will see that they all had to do with FASHION, wheres the fashion in Lebron whereing a no name uniform at least it could have had a Lebron logo.

Umm we got bigger fish to fry yall….Gas is about to be $4 friggin a gallon!!!

I concede…it might very well be racist, but to blame LeBron? Not cool. He would not have gone through so much trouble to keep his good name from the very first day he walked onto an NBA court only to sign on for something that he KNEW to be stereotypical and racist. He wouldn’t do that–not on purpose. I bet that he may see what others see now that it has been brought to the attention of everyone. I know he will be humiliated even if he never publicly admits it. This is a damn shame. He’s 23 and I do believe that Vogue crossed the line and took advantage of him in every way.

so of you are right, most of us wouldnt read that mag, why because of stuff like this. Its for mainstream media, i bet most of the people who buy this mag never bought a Kickz mag either.

If this was Tom Brady then he wouldn’t have been asked to pose like this. I havcen’t seen the spread so I’ll reserve judgement but this is nothing new. Black athletes have been dipicted this way for years. Just look @ the SI (Sports Illustrated) cover with Charles Barkley in shackles.

The cover of this mag did invoke images of King King even down to the dress. It was strategic, I damn sure don’t like the cover but I’m not upset. It could have been done without the “angry black male” image that mainstream America has for us.

I have fired off a complaint to Vogue. I urge you all to do the same. It is in both our race’s interests to protect our portrayals.

This cover is sickening!

Last comment you can not compare this to a black woman and a white mail, it not the same thing. there is no big white creature that wrecked havic that has been depicted as a monster. (unless you count BUSH)

LMAO @ WHOA

sorry, I had three cups of coffee and I am really jumpy!!!

“…picking up a history book and educating himself shouldn’t cause a strain…”

if you want to hide something from a n—a they say put it in a book.

I think most black youths today are not properly educated about the history of our own culture within the American School System. More then half of my peers did not understand or know true side of SLAVERY, APARTHEID, PRE-COLONIAL AFRICA, and the RECONSTRUCTION ERA until they were in college!

When many heard the full story that pulls the veils back from their eyes they were shocked, and angered.

My question is that why do majority of Black Americans don’t get to hear the atrocious or brutal stories of our people until we reach the latter point in the educational system?

Is it because we are too young to be shocked with the truth? Or that by not reiterating our history to the younger generation we lose focus and become complacent with all of our modern technology. Why complain when you have satellite dish, 1001 channels, microwave oven, hot water, heat, and light?

All of our modern comforts make us settle into the chair that was put to disillusion us.

Without a doubt we need to make it our own responsibility to teach our youth the REAL BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY. What was done, and what has continued?

This isn’t to promote anger, hate, or violence to any other race that has oppressed, tortured, and taken advantage of the souls, mind, and lives of Black folks….but to re-educate, remind, and REalize our History. We can never forget the past if we want to move forward in the FUTURE.

@The Swirl King

I Guess this is what our forefathers wanted.. Our black males to swing from the vines of ambition through the jungles of persecution and rejoice in the fact that white women are obtainable now!

I will join you.

I LOVE THE COVER…it emphasizes polar opposites:

male/female

black/white

masculine/feminine

aggression/passive

big/small

tall/short etc

I have too many irons in the fire then to worry about who’s racist or not in the celebrity world. We spend sooo much time picking out racism regading celebrities…but what’s being done about racism in your own backyard?? the police are beating the crap out of innocent people. insurance/and mortgage companies are redlining minorities. Are you all crying foul, filing petitions, attending city hall meetings to change what’s wrong in YOUR neighborhood??

do you think Lebron james give a damn about you all’s conspiracy theories?? this BLACK MAN is on the cover of Vogue! Who care WHY he’s there…HE IS A BLACK MAN ON THE COVER OF VOGUE MAG…smh

I’ve never seen a black man on the cover of Vogue before…have u?

furthermore, I have been to enough basketball games to know that Lebron’s face here, is what I see on the court.

Take a look at the cover again. Giselle is posing like a model…because that is her job!! just like Lebron is posing like he is playing basketball! a game that he loves and enjoys.

the photo was to capture two successful folks doing what they enjoy doing. modelling and playing!!

I see art, a portrait of two working folks on a cover of a magazine that is very popular!!

Many people who didnt know Lebron, will know him now!!

@ WHOA!

you’re right, it also would’ve been good to see him in a suit…but, I also look at the cover and see that it’s a shape issue…

The issue is about being in shape. So why would’nt King James be in basketball gear & the model in a dress?? It’s all in how you perceive things that makes the difference in views I guess. I think peeps who think this was a racist thing are trippin tho FOR REAL. If Kobe was in the pic with her, I bet no one would go there with the ape thing. LeBron is a great baller but he cant help what his face looks like.

people know Giselle in the sports world, because she was on the cover of Sports Illustrated a million times!!

so why cant an athlete invade a fashion mag???

If Lebron was an actor, THEN I would have a problem with the cover. But he is an athelete!!! plain and simple.

damn, I really need to stick to decaf

THAT PIC LOOKS LIKE KING KONG WIT THA WHITE GIRL ON THE BIG BUILDING

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Swirl? what swirl?

They are posing together not having a baby!! ROFLMAO!!!!

@Lady Architect…I agree!

Why do he have to LOOk like a da$n ape?! This is NOT cute at all

@Jahpson

Take a look at the cover again. Giselle is posing like a model…because that is her job!! just like Lebron is posing like he is playing basketball! a game that he loves and enjoys.

the photo was to capture two successful folks doing what they enjoy doing. modelling and playing!!

100% do I agree with you!

If anything, we can include that this cover is rather sexist then feminist.

the cover suggests that the woman is nothing mere but an accessory or prop, competeing with the basketball…

see look at me, now im reading to much into it. If anybody needs me, Im going to be commenting on the other stories. lol

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its looks like a remix between slam magazine and seventeen magazine.

Jahpson, Why are you so content with the establishment throwing us a bone? I do read Vogue and also work in the industry. We do have to make our progress in small steps, but I don’t believe that having stereotypical portrayals of blacks is progress. It’s the same thing that’s been happening to blacks for years. Do you think they would have had Tom Brady on there with his mouth open like that? Come on, dig a little deeper. Anyone that can’t see any flaw in this cover needs to read a few more books.

BTW, I do give credit where it’s due. Men’s vogue is an amazing magazine and has featured Will Smith and Tiger Woods looking quite fly and sophisticated. Kudos!

Ooh were is SMDH on this post?

actually Puff Daddy was the first October 2001, and unlike Lebron his photo had to do with fashion!

Ha! Lebron is a monster, I saw this on globalgrind and I think it was cool.

i think what this boils down to is people havin an issue with lebrons looks more so than the way this pic looks! LEBRON CANT HELP THE WAY HE LOOKS! LIKE I SAD B4 IF THIS WAS A BLACK MALE MODEL WITH “EURO” FEATURES i dont think “king kong” would have even came to mind!

@JRiddles

The ‘savage swirl’ you speak of is what captivates us all. It is the driving component that enthralls us to this very topic. See the reason why you and fellow Negresses get upset about the black man progressing with his European Vanilla Delight is that it “turns you on”..

The “savage swirl” JRdiddles speaks of turns us all on, cause this is God’s image of perfection. The Black Male and The European Dream

@Jahpson, I don’t have a problem with real swirling. I’m a product of swirling, but the IMAGE…not actual act.

Also…what is not mentioned here…you don’t know what directive the photographer/director of the photo shoot gave Lebron/Gisele while the pics were being taken. We do not know the context of which this shot was taken!!

In my experience, it doesn’t matter-if Kobe was on the cover-someone would complain it wasn’t Lebron. if Shaq was on the cover-someone would want Kobe. If it was a white basketball player-there’d be complaints “why didn’t they pick a black basketball player??” If they emphasized Polo (the sport, not designer) you’d complain Polo doesn’t represent America…I mean my gawd-where will it end???

-black folks will NEVER be satisfied and will always find something to complain about.

@ Tamila

no, no, no..i dont want anybody throwing anyone a bone!!

I just think that folks are reading way to much into the cover racially.

How come no one has commented on the sexism that is clearly still alive and have yet to be addressed?

everyone is so concerned about the image of the black man what about the women (no matter the color)?

Giselle looks like a prop, im surprised that basketball isn’t from CHANEL…

Firstly Giselle is very pretty but whats wrong with King Kong comparisons? I love that film and King Kong is a film icon beloved by all. People cry at the end because they care for his fate.

People look at the cover once again. who is dominating who? the white girl?

no, its the MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1st!

Its shyte like this that give the Pro Extremist, Anti-Penis feminist the motive to wake up every morning!!

Men are dominate in this world and that mag proves it.

again, the only reason why i am still in this topic (beside it being hot) is that Im very jumpy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You brought up the interesting point that he is on the cover of vogue, yet instead of being draped in exclusive designers he is relegated to slave territory or negroid behavior and subsequent dress. IT’S A FASHION MAG! Where is the fashion in this. If you’d seen the photos of Roger Federer in Vogue you would see that he is wearing a suit and looks extremely dapper. The vogue people may not be consciously racists but this is a prime example of subliminal racism. Lebron may be on the cover but he is still in fullout slave mode.

@Jahpson

You make a lot of sense. I can definitely look at that picture and see two people doing what they love…Lebron balling, and Giselle modelling. Its sad that some people want to make EVERYTHING about color!

Im not attacking LeBron.

I felt he, like so many of us, and myself do things too often and don’t realize the implications or see any harm or demoralization to our race because we lack the History of OURSELVES.

A Professor asked me why is it so important to have HISTORY OR CULTURE when it truly serves no purpose. IT doesn’t shelter you like a house, hunting provides food, clothes keep you warm, but why reinforce culture or history?

Response:

History and culture provide profound knowledge of self. Black Americans struggle to find who we are historically. We have been given a broken History by FORCE. Many of us say we have PRIDE in our race, color, but very few of us can stand and talk about the psychological impact of slavery.

When it comes to HISTORY and CULTURE you do not need a GED to understand what occurred in the Black Holocaust. Early people used spoken word to spread information and language. Yet the civil rights and affirmative action movements awarded us things that had been wrongfully deprived to us. Now it is these same basic policies awarded to us has ARRESTED OUR MINDS.

In this picture Lebron is clearly being portrayed as less than human. This extends the pervasive stereotype of the black man, and black people by extension being LESS THAN.

@Black yet very….lol, I don’t think they’re referencing to the King Kong’s fate at the end…they’re saying Lebron is being depicted as a brute (like King Kong)

GOOD POST..

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Would everybody be happy if Lebron is in a Armani suit with a fat cigar in his mouth stomping on Giselle’s head?

BECAUSE IT WOULD STILL BE SEXIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

umm how is this bad what so ever?

lebron isn’t a model so why would be posing like one

its showing what he does which is play basketball and he is looking tough because he is the best basketball player in the world and gisele is a model and she is doing what she does and posing like one

@ z

Sounds like you got some white girl envy going on. Why not rejoice in the fact a black man is allowed to be so close to a blonde beauty? Nah you just look for negatives instead.

hollywoodbs

Kimora, and Djimon Honsou have there nicknames for what they are known for Djimon for the movie of the same title, Kimora for her careless diamond purchases,and Lebron King because he is a young king doing his thing in a league where he happnes to dominate at a young age, like our past kings in Egypt. It’s sad that this mag had to go a twist it to make him look like some bad 1920 b-movie. As far as it being a double standard NO, nickmanes come with your work, but this King is not a Kong!

Okay this is my last post (maybe, it’s a slow day at work). IT’S NOT ABOUT LEBRON’S FEATURES. it’s about the content of the page. the visuals. the sleek, designer-clad white woman. the brute, screaming blk man. look at the shape of his body, the slope of his shoulders. it’s ape-like. And to put this in perspective, i’m sure Vogue had hundreds of shots to choose from, and for some reason (cough, cough, because it’s a ethnocentric magazine) they chose this one.

As a summary for all you “lebron’s features”-”lebron’s money” ppl out there: it’s not about him. It’s about the editorial choices the magazine made. They CHOSE to portray the two of them in a certain way, I’m sure not to be intentionally racist, but because they don’t know any better and are unaware of the implications (at least that’s what i think). And they are unaware because THEY DON’T HAVE ANY BLK PPL WORKING THERE!!!!

hey,i’m a fan of LeBron. but i have seen this pic on INTerracialmatch dotcom/photo/blackchats which is a dating site for interracial singles.

Look at the photo…(art lovers glasses on)

she can’t even catch up to him!! Look at her face!! she is trying her best to be made relevant in the pic. He is clearly dominating the photo.

Just like society likes to believe that men are dominate!!

I dont see race at all. I see a huge MAN taking over the cover of the mag.

its amazing that they kept her in the photo.

A woman can’t watch television because her husband is hogging it watching the game, and now she cant even read a fashion magazine exclusive to fashion because an athlete took over!!!

we are losing ladies!! and Im losing my freaking mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ Bria

I know that, what I’m saying is why is being compared to King Kong such a bad thing? All races love King Kong, we feel sorry for him stolen in a cage and we cry when the bad guys kill him. Also he wasn’t a savage brute he was gentle and never intended any harm to come to the white woman in his hand.

King Kong is more virtuous and innocent than many black people in this sick poisoned culture of ours.

@The Swirl King

Lol but Giselle is BRAZILIAN, not a true European goddess, you lust at

the TITLE of this issue is “Secrets of Best Bodies…World’s Top Models and Super Athletes”

If they’re talking about ATHLETES wth is Lebron supposed to wear? a FOOTBALL JERSEY?? If they put him in a tux, you’d say they put him in a monkey suit…or got him dressed as a penguin.

This issue is about being in shape…what is he supposed to wear??? a tu-tu???

If Diddy was on the cover and the issue was about fashion…he should dress accordingly-and he did. That’s not what this issue is about! It’s about being in shape, it’s about athletes and super models…omg

I cannot believe this is an issue smh

I think we are arguing masculinity vs. feminitity (did i spell that right)

If Lebron were gay wearing a tutu..i bet there would be no beef…oh wait, there would because people would assume the mag is portraying the brothers as f.ags

Why does everything always have to be about black and white??? It’s not a racial thing! The picture is just showing The best bodies! They chose Lebron and Giselle to show the contrast. Why is everyone trippin? It’s not even overly sexualized! Some people just like to have something to complain about!

@Tamila, then it comes as no surprise to me that Blk models don’t get an equal chance there if no Blacks work there.

Magazine editors and photographers know exactly how they want the cover to look. LeBron followed directions b/c that’s what he does.

I saw the 2 on tv where LeBron showed Gisele how to play basketball and they were ahving fun and it was great that he was only the 3rd man and the 1st Blk man, but when I saw what the picture looked like, I was not too happy.

JAPHSON, sorry i missed your post about the sexism. I totally agree that it is. But blk man dominating white woman is also a stereotype. the problem is that since this is a site targeted toward blk folks, ppl aren’t going to be as sensitive to the sexism as racism.

oh, the buzz is over!! have a good weekend everyone!!

ladies, dont forget to tip your hairstylist..fellas remeber to eat your greens!!

@BLACK BLACK ‘BUT’ VERY WELL EDUCATED–

YOU ARE NOT EDUCATED AT ALL. YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT KING KONG AND THE ‘BUT’ IN YOUR NAME HIGHLIGHTS YOUR RETARDEDNESS!!!

@ Tamila

ah, at last. I can agree with that. the sterotype of black men and subservient white women.

So, no one sees the stereotype?

@ Stronger Than Ever

Giselle is of the European settlers in Brazil. No undesirable genes have permeated her family tree.

As such I would dress in a monkey suit and be her King Kong whenever she so pleases. lol

QUEEN COON?? LOL THAT WAS FUNNY! NOT EVERYBODY IS RACIST LIKE THE MAJORITY OF THESE LAMES ARE THAT ARE HIFDING BEHIND THEIR CP’S..BUT YET SAYING YES SIR, OR MAAM TO THEIR WHITE BOSSES! RIIIGHT..

@JRIDDLES..

A Black Man progressing to a white women should be congratulated, not dismissed. The Black Male leaving his black women for The European Goddess is disheartening to many, but this is why we at “The Swirl Academy” try to integrate the youth of black male population as early as possible.

@Hollywood, actually when Kimora was still with Russ Simmons, the diamonds thing started.

OMG looking at these posts of otherwise intelligent black people trying to convince themselves this image is not racists is completely disheartening. It really makes you wonder about where the movement is going…. nowhere

lol @Black to the Bone

lol@Stronger Than Ever

You got caught out there with your gravatar up posting as me.

*reaches down to SBM*

HIDING

@Black to the

You are obssessed. If you don’t ever find me attractive because I’m a Black woman, it’s not the end of the world, because I’d never want someone who lives to destroy a Black family in an effort to make a White woman his queen. White women aren’t historically queens…except by way of their men who usually steal their way up. I don’t give a f*ck how nasty and repulsive Black women are to you, because there are enough men who think the complete opposite.

What about Asians and other people of color? (middle easterns)??

i have YET to see any of them on a high fashion magazine!!!

we aren’t the only minority being discriminated. what about Hispanics??

I see more blacks and whites on Vogue (Naomi Campbell, Beverly Johnson [back n the day], my girl Jennifer Hudson, even the new model Chanel Iman)

It never occured to me that the photo had social implications. I just thought it was terrible for Vogue. I actually thought it would work on Sports Illustrated.

@ the swirl

Perhaps your affection for white women lies in self hatred of your own negroid features. Perhaps you seek to supercede yourself by linking your social standing to that of a white woman’s, which you find superior. Great

However what does that have to do with gratuitously depicting a black athlete as a beast who is literally running away with a white woman (who just happens to be wearing the same dress as the woman in King Kong)?

Also if you are truly so enthralled by white women why sit on a blog and tell black women about it. You’re clearly looking for a reaction and that reaction is what’s feeding your “attraction” to white women in the first place. You’re trying to convince yourself and black women that you can do better than black women which probably means you’re mother withheld affection or you were otherwise rejected by females in the black community.

@ JRiddles

I’m tall, dark, handsome and wickedly intelligent so you WOULD want me. You can’t have me so put up a show of pride is all.

@whoa. I’m with that. Black people are always trying to come to some other minorities defense. They do not do the same for us.

@TJ. I’d just ignore swirl. He couldn’t possibly be that ignorant. He’s probably just trying to be incendiary.

@ Jahpson…

“the man is an athlete!!”

Gonna hafta disagree on that one. This man is cultivating himself to be a name brand. He might have started out as an athlete, but that was just his foot in the door.

@ WHOA

our own, what about our own sex? and the obvious sterotype about women and men that is CLEARLY displayed in this now distasteful (after reading the comments on here) cover?

@Black to tha Bone…

I surrender. Even if I wanted to I couldn’t possess the leadership qualities you exhibit.

*bows down*

@Tj..

Well I don’t know about my leader but as for me, I have obtained moderate success with the white women and the black women. Both are of equal opportunity in my household of love

@N3w0rl. That’s because you’re white. Shut up and read a book.

@The_Truth…thank you!

@Jahpson, he seems like he’s dominating the White woman, but it’s not a positive thing.

I kinda lost some respect for Lebron, mind you I never really had any to begin with. Giselle is a supermodel her diet is cocaine & champagne with a lil desert of Heroin or was that Kate Moss, hmmm they all alike.

@ TJ

You won’t find a prouder black man who loves himself in every single way more than I. Every negroid feature of the black man is beautiful bait for the fairer females.

@ Notorious One

well did Lebron complain about the cover?

I think the mouth was photoshopped to look bigger. Bron has that nose. It was done on purpose. So what?

@whoa.

You’re awesome. We see eye to eye on this.

@ black to tha bone

The only white females who feel “baited” by black features are the ones who were appropriating blackness ironically for the same reasons of social standing for which you seek to appropriate whiteness… only in different realms.

Why not seek a white woman who loves you for you? It would appear you don’t want that. It would appear you want a white woman to subjugate as a reaction to prejudice in the outside world, and self hatred at home.

So True,,once again saying that once a African American man makes lots of money,,The one sure thing next on his list is a white woman,,and those white woman that go to these game’s and hang around them know that they will get picked over a African American woman,,just because the man thinks that he is surley sucessful once he has money,and a white woman,,And it’s the truth if anyone wants to say or not,,but it’s true,,AfricanAmerican women hold them up,,support them to get to that point and once they do,,they go get a white woman to live so call happy ever after

Everyone could lose their respect for Lebron if they want to..does that effect him? no?

his living comes off of ticket sales from basketball games. will people stop going to the game after seeing this cover? no?

Will anyone write to Vogue expressing their concerns regarding this controversial cover? probably not?

Do anyone of you think he is now a gorilla or monkey (what you think not what you think others will think) after seeing this cover? doubt it

so what are we upset about anyway?

@ Stronger Than Ever

Have you no sensitivity or compassion? I cried watching King Kong as would any civilised person.

King Kong holds values and innocence that “baller thugs” like Lebron James could only dream of.

Ms Sugar walls and BAP Barbie did you go to college?

@ Mzneon

It’s sad if you equate referring to an African as African is the same as depicting an African American as a primate.

**question for clarifying**

how is this cover evidence that the black people as a whole has just stepped down?

I apologize for my ignorance and anxiously await an answer!

@TJ

Look at our sambo character “STRONGER THAN EVER”. His gravi depicts the story of a upward mobile male. Should he not quench his biological needs with perfection. And that perfection happens to be the attention of a cream-cheese tinted beauty. He should only bask in the fruits of his labor.

I don’t see the big deal…they were talking about “Best Bodies” so they chose Giselle, who I love, by the way…she’s so beautiful, and they chose Lebron, who has a rather nice body if I do say so myself…what’s the big deal? Who the smuck cares if she’s white and he’s black? Should that make a difference? I love the cover. It’s an eye catcher. I saw absolutely nothing wrong with it….what would’ve been wrong is if they showed Lebron bending her over baring his teeth, or her holding a damn noose. That would’ve REALLY got people going! Let’s not make mountains out of molehills. Give me a damn break.

Unbelievable.

@ Jahpson…

“well did Lebron complain about the cover?”

The sad part is that he probably didn’t. At the end of the day he’s just a young kid that did something w/out thinking of the bigger picture. But trust that in 5-10 years he’ll look back at that and probably shake his head at having done it.

Oh God (throwing hands up in exasperation)

The issue is about best bodies. They chose one of the best in the NBA right now (LeBron) and one of the “best” in the supermodeling industry, Gisele.

How did you think they were going to be dressed? Why would LeBron wear a suit, unless he’s benched for injuries or doing press conferences, etc, there’s no need to wear a suit. He’s wearing his Basketball gear because that’s what he does. He plays basketball for a living. And I don’t think a suit would show just how defined his body is. Best bodies guys, remember?

Gisele is wearing her designer dress, accentuating her size and slim shape. Come on, what’d you expect?

I will have to read the entire article and look at the other photos to really have a clear opinion.

But something about the cover does grab me the wrong way.

I’m not sure if it’s my personal issues or something other than.

@tj

Please answer my question. Djimon Honsou is an actor that played in a movie called Amistad how many years ago? He is MORE than an African.

I just want to go on to say for those who think that black folks are on their way down because of things like this..

look at these comments! everyone has a different opinion…and might I add very well thought of and eloquent.

I look at either side of the controversy, and everyone has made fine point of views!!

I dont see this cover as racist, but after reading what some have to say…I was taken to a level of thinking that I didnt notice before.

Thank you for proving, that we as a people are capable of thinking for ourselves and can express or opinions in a verbal and clear manner.

@ Notorious One

I have to retract that question. Im sure the paycheck he recieved for the photo will have kept him quiet.

Before you start on me, remember Vogue’s long-standing history of not using black models on its covers for years and years, not to mention a staff with VERY little diversity.

Our history is deliberately kept from us, that’s why I will excuse many of you. Look at the latest poster of King Kong, Naomi Watts is wearing the same dress as Giselle, that’s no co-incidence. Subliminally comparing this talented young black man to an APE is ludicrous.

Our images are also our legacy, what will they say about us 100 years from now? Screw the fact that he’s making money from this, as well as other black minstrels in the entertainment game who couldn’t give a flea’s ass how they represent/misrepresent so many of us, cus most of you will say things like, make that money Beyonce, make that money 50, make that money Jay, while they bankrupt the rest of us mentally.

We’ve all bought into this drug-dealer type mentality, make your riches no matter what. What about integrity, what about self-respect…I guess that’s for sale.

Oh and Lebron’s people definitely saw this before it hit newstands, and if he didn’t he knew what they were doing cus he posed for it.

@ WHOA

now thats a new can of worms. Im sure the schools didnt have to teach him anything. he is an athlete with incredible talent.

you know how that goes…let him do what he wants as long as he can win games for that school

@ black

Wouldn’t idealizing the white woman as perfection include a definition of her white father as perfection, or if not that an extension of perfection. And if she is perfection then what is a black woman… further more what is the extension of the black woman (yourself) if not less than perfection.

You can’t call whiteness perfection withou calling blackness less than perfection. You can’t disrespect black women without disrespecting yourself.

Ok Re. As we as woman know. A basketball get up is not necessarily the best way to showcase a man’s body–nice fitting shirt, suit. fine gauge wool sweater, anyone? And if your point was correct, Gis would be in a bikini. Plus, as I’ve said before. Vogue is a fashion magazine. Why the hell should L be on the cover in hoop gear.

Sorry, but i’m going to have to say you need to rethink your comment.

^ 5 @ Tamila and Whoa!

BB

Our history is deliberately kept from us, that’s why I will excuse many of you. Look at the latest poster of King Kong, Naomi Watts is wearing the same dress as Giselle, that’s no co-incidence. Subliminally comparing this talented young black man to an APE is ludicrous.

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see thats what im talking about, didnt notice that before.

Come on folks. now that I look at the cover again, it DOES embody King Kong (holding her like the gorilla held that female).

WOW

MzNeon

Yes, referring to him as Amistad may play on words and yes it refers to a character that is dated, but none of that has anything to do with this racist ass photo.

Furthermore calling him Amistad could be seen as a compliment considering the actions of the slaves on that boat

oh well, I wasnt going to buy Vogue magazine anyway.

can you believe it? $6 for a magazine?? and its so big. almost broke my back carrying a copy in my purse!!

What was the point of this cover? This is Vogue, a FASHION magazine. Gisele is fashionable, but LeBron is not, and it sure in the hell does resemble King Kong when he was saving the “fragile” white lady. I demand new photo’s with LeBron in some fashionable gear, looking swave and dauper, instead of looking like a mad, angry, crazy, guerilla.

OH HELL YEAH JAHPSON!!! That’s what I’m TALKIN BOUT!!!!

@ WHOA

you cant deny that most schools will fight tooth and nail for an athlete just so they can play on their team!!

I have seen it done. Some athletes in high school are passing As in their classes, yet they get full scholarships to the best colleges (USC etc.)

*are barely passing A’s

we can also conclude that every athlete is barbaric!!

you will NEVER catch me in a locker room for the NFL

triple ^ 5 @ tj

Learn when you are being hoodfukked and assboozled my people.

Correction: Learn when to recognize when you are being hoodfukked and assboozled.

it does kinda look like the king kong pic, but i dont think its time to sic Jesse and Al on Vougue just yet.

@ TJ

I got mad respect for a lot of white dudes, like you say they give birth to the miracle of the white woman so they are needed. However they ain’t seeing brothas when it comes to perfection, we the black males were made in God’s image directly.

God also created white woman Eve in Eden to complete the perfect paradise as our ideal partner. Thus complimenting us with the erotic contrast and ultimate union. Everything else is insignificant.

@blk, yet…how do you know LeBron is a baller thug?

@Jahpson, you see why blogging helps you gain an alternative perspective!

yet again a prime example of people making more out of some thing then they need to. Why do black people always have to pull the race card? It makes it worse when there really is a race card situation because its been worn out. Geez leave it alone!!!!

@Whoa

I don’t think that’s an opinion. Who is one of the best in the NBA right now? I’m a girl, I’m not a basketball fan, but good Lord, I hear about LeBron ALL day every day from my dear sweet hubby, the news, ESPN, SLAM Magazine, and all the other news outlets you can think of.

Can you not verify this is true? I stated that in my last post. It’s not my opinion, his statistics are readily available.

And on my end, I’m ALL too familiar with Gisele, one of the newer supermodels who’s gained a lot of publicity recently, especially since she’s dating Tom Brady?

These are indeed very true, aren’t they?

So I stated it above, and I decided that its alright to place these two in the Best Bodies article. Why? Because Gisele MUST stay slim to be a successful model. And I doubt Lebron could be successful if he wasn’t fit.

If there was any racism involved here, I don’t know, but the choice for the cover makes sense.

@Jahpson

I have seen it done. Some athletes in high school are passing As in their classes, yet they get full scholarships to the best colleges (USC etc.)

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What did you mean, “yet”?

LOL, racism IS still alive.

had that been a black woman on his arm, most folks would have mistaken that magazine for EBONY, instead of VOGUE.

ah, who the hell reads VOGUE anyway? most of those clothes start in the lower $3k

@Re, it does make sense that they have great bodies…couldn’t they have created a different image?

I like Harper’s Bazaar personally.

@Tamila

Maybe they wanted this front pic to be tastful? Lebron isn’t half naked, he’s wearing his typical basketball gear.

But lol, yes, I see your point, it probably would have made more sense to do it that way, if they’re showcasing bodies

I will say one thing this cover does in fact recall King Kong. Sex sells and controversy sells and Vogue knew what they were doing.

However that doesn’t mean the image isn’t beautiful and I speak for the silent majority of brothas who quite enjoy playing the “Savage Ape” for a white lady. A lot of erotic contrast relies on this stereotyping.

Roleplay is fun and white women are deliciate flowers, while we brothas provide power and strength. Its only natural we slip into such roles. Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it I say.

Dayum come on people this photo aint that serious. I for one believe and STRONGLY believe in BLACK LOVE but I am in no way intimidated by this picture.

Lebraun is alright in my book. I have seen him outside his element and met the dude and he is a down REAL man. I wish he would marry the mother of his children though. Now if I see dude marrying someone else especially white then I may have a problem. But him as a person of what I know is good people.

JRiddles…in all sincerity, I’m not pretending to see anything wrong with this image b/c Blacks negatively portray Blacks-that’s nonsensical, and a misconstruing of my words. I said there’s nothing wrong with this image, bcuz there’s nothin wrong with this image-that’s my opinion. I will NOT see something that isn’t there (imo)simply bcuz others do. I don’t roll like that.

My point in bringing up our community is that we get upset over the wrong things. If we’d put half the energy into getting upset over our communities (and bombard legislature with posts, petitions etc) as is being done with this photo…we could effect great change. But to do so takes greater dedication, the work is harder, is not popular and does not give immediate an immediate sense of empowerment.

Can all of you guys that feel strongly about this write Vogue a letter. Just a short one with the major points will do. Don’t get too militant!

Talkingback@vogue.com

or

Vogue Letters 4 Times Square, NY, NY, 10036

include name, address, and phone (that’s what it says on the page)

Also, it might work. Vogue said something in an article about a woman having “Jewish blood” as if that was some sort of faux pas, and in the March issue they published one angry letter. So you never know. It might work!

if you’re diggin, you’re gonna find somethin

@Jriddles, true, true.

@LANSKI

WOW, I don’t know how I could’ve missed that. I googled King Kong, and I saw the EXACT image we’re looking at on the magazine.

That’s REAL slick, I’m mad I typed all those posts….

@hollywood bs

r u 4 real? do i give a f… if lebron knows which photo is to be chosen? who cares? that is not the main issue. this is about vogue using a pathetic negative image of black men. what planet r u from mate?

ps

not that it matters but if you think lebron and his team and celebriteis in general would not know what image of themselves will be used on a MAJOR magazine COVER you are….well… just uninformed.

@Jahpson, google the LeBron/Gisele cover and you’ll read about an editor who had something to do with this and used to work for Bazaar. I love all magazines, but I’m smart enough to point out something when I see it.

This kind of behavior in the blk commmunitythe self hatred the break up,of the family causes division among us.There is a class struggle and the sex struggle that plagues us as a family.It also implies the impression that a blk athelete does not want a blk sista.look at his mouth wide open for this ugly cave woman like he hungers for her.Themakes it look as if the blk man and woman are against each other.Its sad that blk woman dont see nothing wrong with it, and to the sistas i love your skin, body and yes attitude you are the most beautiful women the most high ever created. Lebron should have requested a sista on the front cover.We need to love who we are and embrace our own beautiful selves!

@Black to tha

He does have a point..I know plenty of brothers that do like playing that “Savage Ape” role with white women…Sad but, prevalent.

Thanks whoa.

@ Stronger Than Ever

Try it, let your pride down and just enjoy the moment. You might feel a bit guilty afterwards but it’s definitely worth it overall.

I’ve been through all sorts of scenarios in order to woo the white woman. Slave roleplay and all that. I once wore wrist and ankle manacles. Whatevers clever ya know?

Personally Im not worried about those brothas that would skip over two black women to get to a white one.

My significant other has said time and time again that he loves his “black woman”

and he was talking about me, and the women in his family…

Close minded people……always on the defensive and thinking somebody is trying to put you down.

@real mccoy.

you need help. you too need to pick up a book (as, “the angry black woman” is also a stereotype.

Perhaps you are the one that should go eat some chittlin’s. Or maybe hoe a field, tap dance, play basketball, or ravage a white woman while you’re at it.

Silly, silly fool.

PHOTOSHOOT DIRECTION:

“wider wider Lebron. streeeeetchhhh your mouth, big like a hungry sex mad ape!!”

hahha…you can tel he is just hunched with his mouth open, like he’s thinking “uh..duh..i’ll just open real wide den masa”

@ Jahpson…

“Im sure the paycheck he recieved for the photo will have kept him quiet.”

And you’re right, that payment probably did sit well in his pocket. But later on in life he’s going to realize that the paycheck are going to be PHATTER and plentiful and he can well-afford to pick and choose his image.

@ LANSKI

I agree, im sure the underlying message was that athletes are generally beasts.

you see them on the court, they aren’t exactly gently handing the ball to each other!! they are snatching it.

even in football. Terelle Pryor the kid going to OHIO..was watching his works on Youtube!

that boy was single handedly pushing players left and right to get out of his way, and they were falling too!!

Casey,

you’re living in nevernever land. but that’s cool. sometimes i wish i lived there too. then i wouldn’t have been on this blog for 3 hours, not doing any work.

it was pretty scary. lol

@Whoa

Yeah, I know all about that subtle racism, I go to white majority University…shame on them.

I guess I can’t stand everything being about race, but LANSKI just pointed something out to me that I didn’t realize. I googled King Kong and I saw this same picture on the movie ad….Shame, that is not subtle at all. I was definitely wrong for assuming this isn’t about race.

@Bria

Now if it was niccas w/sagging pants, blunts, grills, videos hoes, stripper poles etc…oh heck yeah…i’ll flow about the degradation BY OUR OWN people (forget mainstream media). let’s get mad at what’s goin on in our own backyard…instead of people we can’t even get an appointment to see.

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That seemed to me like you’d talk more if Blacks were degrading Blacks. That’s how I read that. Also, there are groups who constantly protest against the degredation of women in music videos.

@ JRiddles

Im definitely going to keep my eyes open from now on!

You guys only care about how the NBA hoodlum is displayed not that a white woman is used as a trophy!

All the insult in this disgusting image is against the beautiful Giselle. She has been dirtied by this vile suggestion. It’s hard to recover your honour and she’s spoilt her golden couple prestige with Tom Brady now.

KING JAMES vs. KOBE THE BLACK MAMBA for M.V.P.

@Tamila, LOL @ Never Never Land, I wouldn’t be typing instead of packing for my weekend vacay!

@ proud republican

I already addressed the sexist issue.

and relax, Giselle probably farted when this was shot, thats why she got that uncomfortable look on her face.

you know, the one where you can feel it coming, and you put all your might to hold it in!!

that probably explains Lebron’s facial expression

he was really trying to smile. lol

@Jriddles. we need to get our lives together and do something constructive. this stuff is addictive tho…

@ m daddy……. are you ignoring me this fine beautiful morning! speaking of baketball… how do you feel about the Detroit Pistons…. Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton!

@ Jahpson

The uncomfortable look on her face is due to being manhandled by that big brute is what! How is she supposed to look in such a horrible scenario?

sorry meant basketball… typing too fast!!!

I don’t see a problem with the cover. Lebron has all those nasty tattoes. He looks a hot mess on his own. He already has 2 (that we know about) out of wedlock children which is typical among athletes. Lebron is in control of his own image. No one made him do the cover.

@ proud republican

and how do we know if she probably asked for his autograph after the shoot?

lol someone said this post would get 400 hits…this will easily surpass 400..it’s still early in the day!

ESPN is right and people should now their history. This is the “The Brute Caricature” of racial stereotypes at its finest. But, how can these young twenty-something’s know this since they have not been taught by their parents or anyone else.

From the Ferris State University museum of racist memorabilia -

“The brute caricature portrays Black men as innately savage, animalistic, destructive, and criminal — deserving punishment, maybe death. This brute is a fiend, a sociopath, an anti-social menace. Black brutes are depicted as hideous, terrifying predators who target helpless victims, especially White women. Charles H. Smith, a writer at the end of the 1890s, claimed, “A bad negro is the most horrible creature upon the earth, the most brutal and merciless.” Clifton R. Breckinridge, a contemporary of Smith’s, said of the Black race, “when it produces a brute, he is the worst and most insatiate brute that exists in human form.”

These and many more are the writings of historical perspectives that give us an idea why we are always on the TV news for the slightest infraction or for the most heinous crime. It reinforces the belief; but for someone else, there never seems to be a picture of that assailant.

I don’t see the big deal. There are other things in this world to be angry about!

@Jahpson, I know u’re a smart person, but some White people are slicker than ever and they’ve almost succeeded in trying to blind us. You almost missed the message b/c it was subtle to you. It hit me though! Keep your glasses on and the shackles they’re trying to put on your mind will be forever broken!

Vogue magazine is only read by socialites, athletes wives, and corporate women with money…or someone one with strong arms. its like 300+ pages! and thats just the advertisements

grace,

you simply don’t know anything about how mags work. L posed with Gis for about an hour and they took hundreds of shots. during the shoot the photographer was giving him a little instruction “try to be more natural” “let loose” what have you. Later Vogue’s creative director, photo director, and editor in chief went back and looked at all the pics and decided which on to put on teh cover (along with the highest editorial directors at Conde Nast, vogue’s parent company). So you see, it really doesn’t have too much to do with Lebron. and more to do with ppl’s perception of blks.

@ ms braided beauty

I would never ignore you.

@Re LOL that was hilarious!!! Should totally do that.

@ Stronger Than Ever

“Try it, let your pride down and just enjoy the moment. You might feel a bit guilty afterwards but it’s definitely worth it overall.

I’ve been through all sorts of scenarios in order to woo the white woman. Slave roleplay and all that. I once wore wrist and ankle manacles. Whatevers clever ya know?”

LOL DID ANYONE ELSE NOT READ THIS ONE FROM THE SWIRL KING…Look I am the first to admit, that we shouldn’t be making light of this conversation, but “The Swirl King” is a genius, a literary pioneer and connoisseur of the White Women

I think the reason this post has so many hits is because we are talking in here.

freelance writer.

that article is little more than a bitter black woman angry at the fact that a black man is seen with a white woman. Its a shame she chooses to hide behind race politics. Journalists like that should be banned from writing

@Proud Repub…actually, I watched them on tv before the cover was finished and she was giggling away, he siad she has great work ethic and they were playing basketball…does this sound like she was uncomfortable?

He should at least be commended for not breaking character!

Im going to take my old Vogue magazines rip them and lay them on the ground for my dog to pee on it.

Then I’ll recycle my newspapers.

@jo22

pls refer to my response to real mccoy.

@Tamila, thanks for clarifying how mags work for Grace.

@M-Daddy

Lol, the world is ending, maybe?

@jo22, journalists like what? And read all of the above posts, not just Tamila’s. Open your eyes. I oppose the mag cover and I am far from bitter. I have no problem with sincere interracial dating.

no prob

@Stronger than Ever

LOL DID ANYONE ELSE NOT READ THIS ONE FROM THE SWIRL KING…Look I am the first to admit, that we shouldn’t be making light of this conversation, but “The Swirl King” is a genius, a literary pioneer and connoisseur of the White Women

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Dawg you are joking right?

@Jahpson

Lol, take those to join my pile of vogues, I’m burning them in the fires of Hell right now.

@ m daddy. thanks boo!…. do you dig the Pistons? I love them as a basketball team…. but then again I love basketball. and of course i love the Chicago Bulls, being i am a Chicagoan and a stone hearted Air Jordan fan!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ Re

@M-Daddy

Lol, the world is ending, maybe

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Uh Ohh. I need to cash in my 401K LOL

@ Stronger than ever lol

Boy Shut up lol! Encouraging that mess!

Good Afternoon (at least in Texas), y’all.

@WHOA!

@M-Daddy

Please ignore them two

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I’ll try

@Whoa

I know, right? Most of the time 500 + posts go to photos of Kim Kardashian

@M-Daddy

Building underground cellar as we speak….

@ms braided beauty

I dont like the Pistons boo, I guess because I’m a Lakers fan. I’ve never been a Bulls fan only a Jordan fan, just like I’m noe a Cavs fan Only a Lebron fan

@M-Daddy

I mean how does The Swirl King come up with these comments..Man I’m at work and I can’t stop laughing. I get no work done, because The Swirl King is just too funny

M-DADDY OAKLAND’S FINEST (ALL SHADES OF BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL)

@WHOA!

@M-Daddy

Please ignore them two

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I’ll try

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I think it’s more than two. It’s like 8 or so personalities! LOL

@Whoa…

lol here we go, man why you got to start with me heffer, I was just minding my own business and you come in here with your snarl remarks.. Take your ass down to shelter tonite, cause the weather man said there will be rain

@ Stronger than Ever

I guess he is a little entertaining in a distorted sort of way. LOL

342 and counting…..

don’t worry..Whoa sound like she need a giant dick shoved down her throat! BIATCHHHHHHHH!

@ Txshawty…

Good afternoon…what’s good in the TX? What parts in the TX are you from, if you don’t mind me asking?

@ Re

LMAO

Uh!!!! {Jumps up and down waving hands}

HELLLOO?!!!!!!!!! lol

I know I’m short, but dag, not THAT short!

@ m daddy…. hey boo! i love basketball as i said and i would never get upset b/c of what a person likes… some folks get mad when you dont like their team… of course i like the Bulls being from chi-town and i dont think too many folks dislike Air Jordan and you being a Cali guy … go Lakers!! I like that in you!

@Whoa

We can get as petty as you want…I can’t stand people who come at me, on here, fall back or be quiet

@m-daddy

reading my mind

@Stronger than Ever

@M-Daddy

I mean how does The Swirl King come up with these comments..Man I’m at work and I can’t stop laughing. I get no work done, because The Swirl King is just too funny

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And the funny thing is he actually beleives in what he says

Black people crack me up. Constantly seeking racism at every opportunity. The White man doesn’t hold you back. Black people do. It’s a shame really. Instead of celebrating a Black man on the cover, you continue to whine. That’s why other races don’t take you seriously and don’t acknowledge real acts of racism or discrimination when they happen.

You people need to focus on bettering yourselves.

@porterwayne757

Hey, I felt the same way, but I realized what the King Kong connection meant. The advertisement for King Kong, the movie, has the Guerilla holding a white maiden the EXACT same way LeBron is holding Gisele.

@$moK.E.Y.

@m-daddy

reading my mind

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Whats up Smoke? Reading your mind regarding what?

(SINGING IT ALLOWED)BEAUTY AND THE BEASTTTTTTT!!!!!

@ Notorious

Its a BEE-A-YOOTIFUL afternoon in D-town! Dallas, Tx, baby!

@ M-Daddy

Why you got to stir up that yella man Vs black man drama again? I love you as a brotha irregardless and don’t appreciate you cussing me. Black men should stay united and supportive.

*Reaches hand down to M-Daddy*

@RE

OH BTW GO CHECK OUT MY RESPOND TO UR COMMENT ON KIMORA AND DJIMON THREAD!!!!!

Jez people, it’s not best dressed, it’s best BODIES! They look awesome although Giselle has seen better days! They got us talking about it so they did something right! It’s memorable what every advertiser dreams of

@ porterwayne757

Amazing post. I agree completely. If Lebron had been standing with Gisele in a suit, then people would call him a sell out. If he was on the cover alone, then people would question why Vogue chose a man for a female magazine. You can’t win.

Black people, wake up. There are far more important issues that we have to deal with.

@bria – It’s surprising that someone who would chose an image of Sojourner Truth to be their avatar would be so intent on keeping their head buried in the sand. It seems as though you simply decided to refuse to see the inherent racism at work here and are unwilling to alter that decision in light of the facts.

The problem isn’t with the image itself (not totally at least). It’s the fact the image was designed to reflect a scene from king kong. Have you seen both the image and the scene side by side? If you have then maybe the question is do you think that portraying a black man as a savage gorilla is ever appropriate?

While I agree that this kind of subtle racism is getting to be a little boring I don’t agree that you can simply decide it doesn’t exist just because you can’t be bothered to care.

@ porterwayne757…

“black people need to get a grip and quit cosigning the media everytime they something stupid.”

I don’t get it, so you’re saying we should ignore the subliminal messages being portrayed by this ad and as a result the negative racial connotations will go away? HUH?

@ Proud Republican

I think that if the magazine wanted to potray best bods they could have thought of another way to do it other than having Labron James posturing with a unit on his face likes he’s screaming like an animal. Black people better lift a voice against subliminal messages as this. The black beast and the white beauty; don’t like it.

lol

m-daddy

@Stronger than Ever

LOL DID ANYONE ELSE NOT READ THIS ONE FROM THE SWIRL KING…Look I am the first to admit, that we shouldn’t be making light of this conversation, but “The Swirl King” is a genius, a literary pioneer and connoisseur of the White Women

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Dawg you are joking right?

read my mind

@Txshawty,

I’m so jealous. It’s 45 degrees here in the GUHLOOMEE city of Washington, DC.

@ Damn Look At That White Girl

Watch your mouth, calling a white woman out of her name. No such crude language or base lust should be applied to the beautiful gifts she offers us.

@WHOA!, take care and enjoy your weekend.

@ Txshawty…

Nuff BKNY love to ya’…HUGE Dallas Cowboys fan so I’m down in Dallas for a few of their games. Also have peeps in TX so I’m down there a few times a year.

@African King

Lol, yeah, I read it, I was hoping you would be on here so I could apologize. I don’t know why I was so riled up yesterday, but I see how my comment could have been interpreted differently. It’s all love here

@ Re…

“I’m so jealous. It’s 45 degrees here in the GUHLOOMEE city of Washington, DC.”

You wanna be REALLY jealous then ask JRiddles what’s the temp where she’s at!! LOL

@SMOKEY

Lol i’m serious in enjoying The Swirl’s comments..Obviously I don’t agree with him, but I do think it is amazing he hasn’t broken character..

Let’s get over ourselves!!! “We” are always making things racial.

@ Ms. Sugar Walls & WHOA!

Can we just agree to disagree and keep it civil? Pretty please?

Damn Swirl King! We in this together. I’m just tryin to get my dick sucked as you are.

I read the rest of that article and she brought up a good point…had it been Favre or Beckham or any other white athlete, they wouldnt have made them strike their best “beast” pose. they probably would have been posing some other way…not looking like something that got bit by a rabid squirrel, grabbing on to a white model like he’s about to throw her in the back of his SUV and make it do what it do.

@ Re

Awww I’m sorry boo! Its like 70-something out here, i think! Its gorgeous though! I hate that I’m in the building while its like this. Texas’ weather can be so fickle, however. I think its supposed to rain on Easter. I’m a big kid so that hurt my feeligns that I may not get to go Easter egg hunting. Last year I was pushing my lil bad butt cousin so I could get the egg lol! So terrible lol!

But he started it lol!

Damn everywhere i go all i see is fine ass black women… big round booties , nice full lips , sassy ass walk and gorgeous faces, just cant get enough of my beautiful sistas!

lol @ Ms. Sugar Walls

@Jriddles

Notorious one asked me to ask you whats the temperature in your neck of the woods?

Nothing about this photo says King Kong and his lovely lady friend to me. I understand Ms. Hill was only doing her job with writing/critiquing an article…that’s it. Why is it that we automatically get defensive and view things as harmful or stereotyped to prevent us from moving forward and destroying our image. It’s not what people call you…it’s what you answer to. Now, I can only speak for myself on this but I wouldn’t have ever considered this photo looking like King Kong until I read Ms. Hill’s article. All I see is a star athlete and a model.

@ $moK.E.Y.

Ahhhhh!! I got cha

@LISA

On one hand you say “other races don’t take you seriously” and “black people crack me up” and “You people need to focus on bettering yourselves.” but on the other hand you imply that racism is not a severe problem in American society and it’s actually something that black people have been experiencing solely as a form of collective mass hysteria.

I think if white people focused on bettering themselves the world in general would be a better place to live. I’m not going to give you examples of historical context to back that statement up because there are far too many and I also have the feeling that you would never be able to understand anyway.

Funny how they didn’t ask her man to pose like this with her..

Its a blatant stereotype and I see exactly the point that is being made here.. There is a picture floating around of a scene from the movie King Kong where Naomi Watts is dressed in a green dress just like Giselles and King Kong is holding her in his arm.. I’m sorry – but I se ewhere they are going with this.. I felt the same way when they ran that superbowl commercial last year of Nicollete Sheridan dropping her towel infront of T.O… Its a bad way for black men to be seen..

Black men need to pay better attention to the way they allow themselves to be portrayed in the media..

@damn look at that fine ass black girl

lol your crazy, there is no such thing you speak of. The Negress can only be”decent” at best. “Fine” is embellishment.

@Txshawty

Lol, it’s all good, it was 70 last week. I don’t know why mother nature keeps playing games with my heart

RE said: “@African King

Lol, yeah, I read it, I was hoping you would be on here so I could apologize. I don’t know why I was so riled up yesterday, but I see how my comment could have been interpreted differently. It’s all love here ”

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Another group hug moment! I just love when differences in opinion can be respected amongst our beautiful, black PEOPLE which is INCLUDING our women lol {eyes Black to that bone lol} Its all love, brotha! (big smile, wink)

@ Stronger Than Ever

There’s no character to break. I live, breathe, eat and sleep the swirl. It is I and I am it. I have been given this glorious message and will testify and witness it at every given opportunity. I owe that to black men who lack the confidence.

*Reaches hand down*

ethang

@ porterwayne757

Amazing post. I agree completely. If Lebron had been standing with Gisele in a suit, then people would call him a sell out. If he was on the cover alone, then people would question why Vogue chose a man for a female magazine. You can’t win.

Black people, wake up. There are far more important issues that we have to deal with.

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i agree, and frankly confused.

I just dont understand racism. what is it exactly?

@Black to tha Bone AKA The Swirl King

@ M-Daddy

Why you got to stir up that yella man Vs black man drama again? I love you as a brotha irregardless and don’t appreciate you cussing me. Black men should stay united and supportive.

*Reaches hand down to M-Daddy*

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And again I must decline. Besides I dont hold hands with men. Barking up the wrong tree Brah

The writer is going overboard on this cover. One of the head editors at Vogue is an Africa-American male and I’m sure that there was no racial stereotyping involving in this cover. I’ve seen a lot of covers like this with rock stars, athletes, etc. Just take it for what is instead of reading too deeply into it.

@Notorious…no one asked, but it’s very breezy with some sun out…lol

@Ms. Sugar Walls, was I one of the tittie hoppers?

@ SMDH

“Funny how they didn’t ask her man to pose like this with her..

Its a blatant stereotype and I see exactly the point that is being made here.. There is a picture floating around of a scene from the movie King Kong where Naomi Watts is dressed in a green dress just like Giselles and King Kong is holding her in his arm.. I’m sorry – but I se ewhere they are going with this.. I felt the same way when they ran that superbowl commercial last year of Nicollete Sheridan dropping her towel infront of T.O… Its a bad way for black men to be seen..

Black men need to pay better attention to the way they allow themselves to be portrayed in the media..”

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{wide-eyed at SMDH}

Wow. Actually Very well put, and no curse words this time.

{blink. tear.}

I’m loving it, y’all.

@ Notorious!

Uh-oh! I see you! Where about are do your friends stay?

@Black to tha Bone

Lol “I owe that to black men who lack the confidence.”

what type of confidence do we lack?

@ Txshawty

Hey boo whats up?

Is it me or does this photo remind you a little of the picture of king kong hold the white women in his hands? I’m just saying.

the cover dont make any sense…if they are glorifying athletic bodies…then why is Lebron in athletic gear and Giselle is in a gown. it would have made more sense if both of them had on athletic gear.

its a bad cover shot. with definitive racial undertones.

@Stronger than Ever.. haven’t seen you in forever man..how’s life.

@m-daddy good afternoon brah.

@RE

apology accepted, it’s all good thou, i am also form DC the weather ain’t that bad thou!!! anyways have a good day!!!!!

@SMDH

I don’t know if you’ve had an imposter lately, but that is a great post. Cause there’s a bunch of posts from another SMDH calling black men coons

Oh@ Re, I typed that before you even asked lol.

@m-daddy

And again I must decline. Besides I dont hold hands with men. Barking up the wrong tree Brah

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LMAO LMAO

on point!

I have an idea…how about Lebron can do whatever the fudge he wants to do. You guys act like he was tricked into this.

@dennis

Whats good brah? Long time

btw obama is leading in the superdelegate primary as we speak, men i am so proud of my brotherr!!! OBAMA 08

When I first saw this cover, I was like, cool! LeBron is on the cover of Vogue!! I also thought, wow! Couldn’t they have gotten a better photo instead of having him posing with his mouth hanging open like Jennifer Hudson’s atrocious cover for Vogue? And what is up with Gisele’s half jump/skip pose? They have a better photo of them that is in the mag that they could of used. I just thought the cover was ugly. But I never once thought, “animalistic”, “beastial” black man with white woman on arm.

I do believe that the people who are arguing the racial aspect of this cover have a point though. LeBron is only the third man on the cover and even though he is an athlete, couldn’t they have dressed him in a nice shirt, slacks and shined up shoes? The other two men (George Clooney being one of them and funny enough, he was posing with Ms. Gisele in a nice suit) were featured on the cover looking a bit more civilized, so couldn’t they do the same with LeBron??

Okay so he’s an athlete. If Tom Brady was the cover model, would Vogue have him up in his football gear with some black chick hanging off his arm? I highly doubt it. Vogue is a fashion magazine (and a highly respected one – for the most part) first. This is not Sports Illustrated.

@$moK.E.Y.

I try LOL

what is GOOD Notorious!!!! what is shaking???

M DADDY

what is good??

STRONGER than EVER

It is the truth

J RIDDLES

YOU did hop on her titties..quite a bit!

lol @ Jriddles….{in my Jeopardy voice} What is ‘hows the weather over there’? lol

@ M-Daddy…What it do, daddy?!

yeah that is what the article says…duh I’m a liitle off today people don’t mind me.

I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF THIS?

Hold up……i had to look at the article again..I change what I said before..

THAT COVER IS RACIST AS HELL!!!!

Can someone explain how this cover is making ALL of black people look inferior?

don’t get caught up in this stuff i’m white and it’s white people making this stuff up and you jump on and get mad

don’t vogue

it’s a sports issue tiger woods is inside it’s just fashion it’s not a statement of king kong it’s just nothing it’s not mocking lebron at all he’s doing what he does ball..giselle is doing what she does..model it’s just simple like that

vogue’s editor at large is andre leon talley an african american man from the south with a big talent for fashion

look at british vogue with that guy with long hair on the cover it’s not racist

Stringer >Applaud<

I felt similar too. At first I was happy for the brother but 2nd look I realized what was being disguised.

@ Ms. Sugar Walls

Hey ma sorry for the delayed response

WHOA!

I don’t buy Vogue anyway. I am a big fashion head, but it really bothers me (I’m serious) when I open these mags and don’t see women of color. I won’t spend my money at all.

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And that’s the best thing to do when you feel like a company is not representing you fairly…DON’T BUY THEIR PRODUCT!!! it’s that simple black folks spend & count for a large portion of the consumer dollar in America why should we put up with mediocrity and un parallel portrayals of the “black life”???

@Ms. Sugar…I take back my birthday wish and my compliment on your gravi…LOL, Nah, I speak for me…I don’t jump on nobody’s tits. We just agree on this.

@Stringer Bell

Hold up……i had to look at the article again..I change what I said before..

THAT COVER IS RACIST AS HELL!!!!

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Yeah I can see why you would say that

@The Notorius PIMP

Whats up fam?

@Tx, LOL I think u did that backwards:

$500 for How’s the weather down there.

What is BEAUTIFUL!

LOL…I dunno either.

I am sooooo sorry TSHAWTY

I am so sorry! (BOWING)

Mar 21, 2008 – 1:14 pm Jahpson

Can someone explain how this cover is making ALL of black people look inferior?

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Keep them eyes open, okay! Now, the 17-year old from yesterday with the crack crumbs and the kids is just one person. SHe represents a larger group of people, but the minute someone purposely puts hisself in a position (mag cover) for the world to see, it again represents the larger group. If it makes him look inferior, people might not start calling my father King Kong, but it is a representation that will help some people assess all of us.

oh ok J riddles! I can’t get mad at you for agreeing with a wildabeast! I still have love for ya!

black women are the epitome of fineness, beauty and loveliness…. nothing any better.. if there is any better its their moms and sistas or other female relatives!!! gorgeous black ladies…. WORK IT !!!!

@Angel

Simple magazine cover and history aren’t exactly equal, but many ideas and incidents of our past are still reflected in today’s world. The continuation of enslavement occurs and is done so well that some don’t even know it or recognize it.

Also, you mentioned an AA editor and used that to prove that Vogue cannot possibly be racist. I spoke of many reasons why the magazine might be ethnocentric (and so did Tamila and others), so they can’t get a pass b/c of one AA employee.

Also, him being AA does not mean that this magazine cover wasn’t meant to portray both LeBron and Gisele in a certain way.

@ m daddy…. still trying to fiqure out why i cant get your emails….. anyway i got your hand boo!

@Ms. Rudipoo Walls, take it easy ok. I still got love for you even tho u called me a titty jumper!

Mar 21, 2008 – 1:28 pm damn look at that fine ass black girl

black women are the epitome of fineness, beauty and loveliness…. nothing any better.. if there is any better its their moms and sistas or other female relatives!!! gorgeous black ladies…. WORK IT !!!!

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All women are beautiful! All men are beautiful! The Black woman just has something in her that is like no other, but women are special period.

@ JRiddles..lol…I probably DID do it backwards lol! It always kinda confused me to have answers pop up first lol!

@ms braided beauty

There must be a glitch

Boy this is thought provoking. When I first saw the cover, I didn’t like it. I didn’t, however put the King Kong, white girl image together.

Vogue is the best when it comes to fashion magazines and I believe whoever; was trying to show the best of the best in their perseptive area. Having both people dressed according to field to which they represent the best.

@ JRiddles

All women are beautiful! All men are beautiful! The Black woman just has something in her that is like no other, but women are special period

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Ive been saying the exact same thing forever.

good afternoon everybody.. happy good friday!!

we are out own worst enemy.

@ JRiddles!!

wow, what an explanation. ok, got it!!

FRAGGIN-ALCKLE BULL IS THIS

@White_Chick

Good afternoon

@ m daddy…….. yeah maybe it is a glitch…. but on the subject of beautiful women, of course all women are beautiful i just feel that black women are hated on by so many different races including our own so giving props to my own is long overdue, especially since we have the features that are so copied by other races. like other races do of their own i will give credit to my race first and foremost!!!!

@ White_Chick…Hey girlie! Happy Good Friday to you too!

@ Sugar Walls…you know I love you, even when you neglect me lol!

WE ARE OUR OWN WORST ENEMY. LIKE MOST BROTHERS HE COULD HAVE NEVER GOTTEN THIS CLOSE TO A WHITE WOMAN OF THIS CLASS IF HE DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY. HE HAS A SMALL FOREHEAD, THAT’S WHY HE COVERS IT UP ALL THE TIME.

Ahh…well it is very possible that Vogue did set it up this way. Think about it who reads Vogue…maybe it is some kinda mental scare tactic they are trying to use to scare the female readers away from black men. Any way when I look at the photo I only see a big basketball player and a super skinny model whose face looks a little weird.

I was not appalled by the picture however, I definitely understand where the author of the article is coming from…someone mentioned earlier, what excuse would be used if the man was Boris Kodje pictured with Gisele…well I’m sure if Boris Kodjoe was pictured he wouldn’t have a basketball in his hand….also the picture is taking Lebron and the whole basketball thing to the extreme….why not give this picture an even playing field and show Gisele in some over the top model pose with extra make up, etc….

@ FineAsWine

Hello. How are you?

THE SAD PART ABOUT IT, IS HE DID NOT HAVE TO GO DOWN TO THIS LEVEL. I COULD SEE IF HE WAS HOMELESS AND NEEDED THE MONEY. BUT I THINK IT WAS NOT IN GOOD TASTE FOR HIM TO ALLOW HIMSELF TO BE PORTRAYED THIS WAY.

FAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

after reading the entire article on ESPN and then seeing the cover the writer and some of you Bloggers have a valid point.

then i thought some more and i think this

What is Lebron thinking?

Homie is thinking “…At the end of the day I give a less f–k cause I still getting paid, and what’s a weak magazine cover when I can sh*t a million out my ass for just being the best in the league..”

yea this fool don’t care, ain’t even trippin’

Amen! Vogue is still locked in that ignorant mindset and need to be put on blast for spreading more racist stereotypes. Moreover King James needs a reality check, a history lesson or something. It’s just ignorant and distasteful!

is it really that serious

@Donovan….Yes…I see it. You are very correct. Vogue should be ashamed.

I think it’s sad that all everyone could talk about is a cover of some damn magazine. How about everything that’s going on in the world. At the end of the day the motherf*ckers getting paid.

It’s a sad world we live in today.

Tracy

Ahh…well it is very possible that Vogue did set it up this way. Think about it who reads Vogue…maybe it is some kinda mental scare tactic they are trying to use to scare the female readers away from black men.

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interesting concept.

wonder what the readers think in the comments section of the mag in next month’s mag?

@ Nanny

THE SAD PART ABOUT IT, IS HE DID NOT HAVE TO GO DOWN TO THIS LEVEL. I COULD SEE IF HE WAS HOMELESS AND NEEDED THE MONEY. BUT I THINK IT WAS NOT IN GOOD TASTE FOR HIM TO ALLOW HIMSELF TO BE PORTRAYED THIS WAY.

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I really dont think he knew what the final outcome to the cover would be. I’ve been following Lebron since he was a freshman in high school. I’m always on rivals.com trying to see who the next phenom will be in the future. When Lebron was a senior they did alot of interveiws with him because he was so great at what he does. But this man is very humble and appreciates any and every thing that comes his way. So I believe he did the article because he was flattered to be named one the best athletic bodies out

@ Brother M…

“The Notorius PIMP Whats up fam?”

What’s good fam? Now you know not to say that cause you know some peeps gonna take that literal!! LOL

@NotoriousOne

I’m with you on the peace brah

@ tj said to some lost soul:

“if you are so enthralled with white women why are you on here telling black women about it”

LOL

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This image is in poor taste design-wise and socially. It is simply not an attractive cover.

Lebron does not look like himself and Gisele (who is technically not white-see her family-she’s the what we used to call “the bright one”) doesn’t look nice or pretty for that matter. The dress is ust not anything special and they could have styled Lebron better.

The syle of dress and pose is a bit King Kongish and this is simply is an age old streotype in America.

Somehow the media always know how to style David Beckham in his best light.

This image is an insult to both Lebron’s and Gisele’s beauty and intergrity.

And whoever styled was consciously or unconsciously influenced by racist image theory such as King King and Mandingo, basically the big black man capturing the tiny “white” woman.

I’m surpised this image made it on the cover of Vogue. Tacky most of all in my opinion.

@ NotoriousOne

Hey bro I call it like I see it LOL

Why are all of you giving Vogue a pass because they have a black editor? So what! That’s exactly what “they” expect – since they have and african-american editor, they can do any cover they want – even if it has racial undertones!

I thought the mag cover was fine and clever. No racism here imho. Some people are reading into it a little too deeply. Lebron is an accomplised superstar with or without the ring. I think he (in the photo) captures what basketball and style is all about.

@ Brother M…

“I really dont think he knew what the final outcome to the cover would be.”

You’re right, I don’t think he knew what the final outcome would be. But I guarantee you that as he gets older and he gets schooled by the likes of Michael Jordan, he’s going to understand that his image IS his livelihood. Individuals like Will Smith, Michael Jordan, Oprah…have come to understand that which is why they keep a tight lid on their image and how its portrayed.

UGH its not that serious people.

LOL…you all are so tired. Why is it necessary to read anything into this.

Oh well nothing I can do about it. Hmmm what to do now. Guess I’ll go make some sweet lovin to my porcelain white girlfriend.

@NotoriousOne

You’re right, I don’t think he knew what the final outcome would be. But I guarantee you that as he gets older and he gets schooled by the likes of Michael Jordan, he’s going to understand that his image IS his livelihood. Individuals like Will Smith, Michael Jordan, Oprah…have come to understand that which is why they keep a tight lid on their image and how its portrayed

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Exactly, my point. Right now Lebron is just giving his self to the public. Not for personal gain but because he honors requests. I see him during games shaking peoples hands in the front row stands, he appreciates his fans. He must learn that the same people that love him can easily turn on him overnight so he really has to be careful.

@ Notorious

I don’t think you saw it earlier, but um…I asked where do you friends in Texas stay??

@ M-Daddy, I agree. I’ve been a LeBron fan since he was at Saint Vincent Saint Mary, and he was just the type of guy that was just happy to have an opportunity. With that being said, while I’m not feeling the cover too much, I don’t believe he was aware of the ramifications. He just has to be careful who and what he allows to portray him. There has to be a balance between doing what satisfies you and the image you put out there. Alot of our entertainers need to understand that although they didn’t sign up to be role models, the public view (whether they be by children, other adults, or the media) comes with the territory. You take the good with the bad and recognize that you are on a pedistal whether or not you like it.

@6am

I think Black Women as a whole would be stupid to think that the Black Man is not attracted to others races and other races not attracted to him….the problem is you need to pay close attention to how you are being portrayed unless you could care less if you are playing the part of Mandingo….and if that’s the case then do your slave thing…whatever…and your references to Black Women always being overweight and wearing weave and collecting a check are really old and tired….do us all a favor and say something new and insiteful…or at the least come up with a new list of references regarding what the Black Woman is or isnt’t

@ notorious and m-daddy! True true. He’s learning as he goes! I still love LeBron (although we can never be because he’s cheated and had two children lol!!!!) and he’s still one of my favorite players, he’ll weather the storm.

@ M.DOT! {squints eyes} Is that you?!

HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ African King

i have to agree, calling djimon ‘Amistad’ is pretty wrong, lol….seriously though.

@ Brother M…

“so he really has to be careful.”

Exactly, be careful and control his image. Again, Michael Jordan would never consent to something like this because it’s all about image.

THERE IS JUST A FEW PEOPLE ON HERE WHO ACTUALLY SAY SOMETHING SMART. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE. HE IS A BIG STRONG MASCULIN MAN AND SHE IS A THIN MODEL-IT-GIRL. THEIR PERSONALITIES ARE JUST CAPTURED IN A INTENS WAY ON THIS COVER, I SEE NOTHING WRONG OR RACIST WITH IT.

I AM WHITE AND MY BOYFRIEND IS AFRICAN, WE LIVE IN EUROPE AND WE HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED RACISM OR MAYBE WE JUST DON’T CARE. BUT SOME OF YOU PEOPLE PUT SO MUCH INTO THIS COVER AND THE SAD PART IS THAT YOU GET NOTHING OUT OF IT, BUT THESE TWO WERE PAYED $$$$$ TO DO THIS.

NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU HATE, PEOPLE OF ALL RACES WILL STILL GET TOGETHER, BE FRINEDS, LOVERS, GET MARRIED AND LIVE THEIR LIVES AND IGNORE YOUR HATE.

YOU AMRICANS REALLY HAVE ISSUES.

WHO REALLY CARES. GET OVER IT. AND GET A LIFE IT IS COVER. HOW ABOUT TRYIG TO UP LIFT LEBRON AND SAY THAT IS GOOD HE IS THE FIRST BLACK MA TO COVER VOGUE AND NOT BRING HIM DOWN.

@ Txshawty…

Some of my peeps are out in Galveston, Houston and a few other parts that I can’t remember right now.

@ Txshawty

Exactly. You see what they did to Vick. Yeah he made a terrible mistake, but before he did the dog thing people loved him, after everything was said and done they crucified him. You would have thought he raped the Presidents daughter

Aiight peeps. I’m OUT! Have a good Friday and Happy Easter. PEACE!

@European Girl

you are certainly entitled to your opinion however I don’t feel that Giselle’s persona is fully captured here…now if you had Lebron how he is on the cover and Giselle doing a fierce model pose ala Benny Ninja, decked out in a couture outfit and make up then the pic would make more sense

Bye Notorious! Have a good Easter

@ M-Daddy, true.

Anonymous3 – the fire sign

WELL I CAN FEEL YOU ON THAT TO SOME POINT. BUT I SEE IT LIKE THIS. IF THESE TWO WANT TO BE SEEN LIKE THIS LEAVE IT TO THEM. ANYONE WITH A DECENT IQ WONT JUDG ALL BLACK PEOPLE BECAUSE SOME MAKE STUPID CHOICES. THESE CELEBRITIES AND ATHLETES ARE NOT SMART AND DON’T HAVE MUCH EDUCATION, MAKING MONEY IS WHAT IS IN THEIR HEAD.

@ african king

lol…yea I feel where you’re coming from, because djimon is a powerful actor and to reduce him to ‘Amistad’ (although that is a GREAT movie lol) is just unfair. He has an impressive repetoire than to just limit him to that one movie.

tell me it’s real!!!!

@NotoriousOne

happy Easter playa give your shortie a pound for me

I AGREE WITH THE LAST FEW POST POSTED. MY SON’S FATHER PLAYED AGAINST LEBRON DURING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS AND THOUGH THEY WERE OPPONENTS HE ALWAYS KNEW THAT LEBRON WAS GONNA BE THAT NEXT BIG THING AND AN EXCELLENT MODEL FOR OUR YOUNG BLACK YOUTH.(ESPECIALLY IS CLEVELAND,OH). THAT’S HOW I KNOW THAT LEBRON WASNT FULLY AWARE OF WHAT WAS GOING ON HE PROBABLY FELT HONORED TO BE ASKED TO GRACE THE COVER OF VOGUE.HOWEVER BEING THAT HE IS GRESTLY LOOKED UP TO BY SO MANY BLACK YOUTH HE HAS TO KINDA NOT BE SO NAIVE. IM SURE IF HE WOULD HAVE ANALYZED THE DIRECTION OG THE SHOOT AND REALLY PAID ATTENTION TO WHERE THEY WERE GOING WITH IT HE WOULD’VE EITHER TURNED DOWN THE OFFER OR SPOKE UP ABOUT IT. BUT I TRULY DONT THINK HE WAS JUST BEING “IGNORANT” (TO IGNORE THE FACTS) I THINK HE JUST DIDNT KNOW THE FACTS YA KNOW.

@txshawty

come to think of it, i have never seen that movie thou!!!! maybe i should go get it, i am not a big fan of slave movies, it makes me cry. yes men do cry too!!!! eg root, that part “WHAT IS UR NAME BOY” TOBYYYYYYY men i won’t lie, i cried thou LOL.

@ The fake 6am & Marquis

Hey asshole, there’s an unwritten rule and certain cyber etiquette that you need to adhere to: STOP THE NAME JACKING! It’s not cool. Create your own screen persona/legend. Btw, The real 6am is Japan for the next week or so and announced that he wouldn’t be posting for a while. I reiterate, if you have a problem with my comments or anyone else that you’ve namejacked, then be a man/women and create an original username and take me/us to task. Your constant namejacking ruins the integrity of your fellow bloggers opinions and views. CUT IT OUT!

establishedat20

WELL IF THAT IS THE CASE, HE CAN SUE VOGUE… IT’S AMERICA!!!

I THINK IT IS SAD THAT THIS COVER CAUSES SO MUCH DRAMA. IF IT WAS A MAN AND A WOMAN OF SAME COLOUR THERE WOULD BE NO PROBLEM.

@ m daddy… happy easter to you. ENJOY THE WEEK_END!

Aside from it looking like Gorillas in the Mist, it’s a bad photo. Period. There were other, more flattering, photos to choose from. Cuz Gisele is looking a hot mess as well – on that cover.

@Black, yet very well educated

opps I meant to start off my response with how. I wasnt calling you a hoe

I didn’t find this ad on the cover of vogue to be offensive or racist. I just see lebron james and gisele posing on a cover of Vogue.For one thing, it is a rarity to even see a black man on such a magazine, so for me it was something different.I personally dont read Vogue, because I enjoy reading EBONY, ESSENCE, and JET. Its all good to me. Some people just need to lighten up a little, and be a little more open minded.

The last thing I thought was that this had racist connotations…..maybe that’s why I’m so out of touch with that. As far as if I want to make an issue out of it, not really.

mexicans fight dogs all the time and they fight chickens too!

“opps I meant to start off my response with how. I wasnt calling you a hoe”

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@ M’daddy

lol! WHY IS THIS SO FUNNY TO ME! I know it was a typo but I heard it in my head, and literally laughed out loud. I’m glad you clarified that. I was like, ‘That dont’ sound like MY m-daddy’! lol

that’s the whole point….unfortunately the cover has been reduced to a race thing…where Lebron looks like he is overacting and being reduced to mouth and muscles where Giselle is being portrayed as the Lilly White (Brazilian)girl who appears to be skipping through a field of daisies…..shoot they could have had her standing in her used to Victoria secrects pose with both hands on hips…legs slightly apart…

lmao at that wet chicken comment and bald head as a mug. lol……………………… I dont want no more chicken thank you!!

I believe “Lisa” said it best…

I agree that this is a bad cover…just bad photos of both of them!

LOOK CLOSELY…It actually looks like they weren’t together when these photos were taken. Lebron probably took his pic on “Thursday and Giselle took hers on “Friday” and then they put them together…LOL

Strongest of them All

Jamele Hill of ESPN wrote the story. A black female..I wonder if this is a case of her disliking the fact that a “white” Giselle is in his arms??

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@Strongest of them all

I’m not sure that anyone, including the writer, cares that he’s posing with Giselle (who is not white by the way, but Brazilian!)

Gisele only dates successful, rich white men, i.e. Leonardo diCaprio. She’s currently with that fine-ass, Tom Brady, the New England Patriots’ QB.

If anything, the writer should be only “slightly” concerned that LeBron James is stereotypically pictured as an out-of control, animalistic, black ape!

WELL CAN’T YOU ALL SEE THAT VOGUE GOT WHAT THEY WANTED?? FASHION MAGAZINES HAVE TO SCHOK AND DO SOMETHING THAT WILL MAKE US TALK AND THAT IS WHAT THEY GOT.

*looks at the screen this site is COMEDY* So if they put Venus or Serena Williams on the cover with Tom Cruise, or George Clooney would it matter then?

@ Marquise Sidekick..It seems that you have only been around a certain type of black women or just feed into the stereo types that you see on tv and movies. Not only do I ski but I also snowboard. I travel all over the world with friends to do so. I have fun and I don’t care about how it may or may not mess up my hair. Anzen dai-ichi I always say. By the way why are you a sidekick do you not have your own personality to stand alone? Just saying.

Fit-n-Fab….lol…it doesn’t mesh lol…Gisele usually takes good photographs, but something is off in the face here lol…and the hand LeBron is grasping her with is not fully around her waist lol…like he’s holding onto something else or using his imagination….(photographer) “picture Gisele’s riiiiight there! Eh Close enough” lol

@TXS D-D-D-DID YOU HEAR ME..LOL

The black people in this thread saying its not that serious are breaking my heart. White people have truly done a number on black people if ya’ll think this is coincidental

Gisele Bundchen is not white she’ll Brazilian

@ Tracy…. you dont have to prove what you do as a black woman , a lot of black women do things that white women do….. who cares to each their own … if you dont ski that doesnt make you a bad person.. white people bungie jump and i dont .. but i dont have to prove it to marquis side kick ass!

Is my gravatar working right?

TXSHAWTY

lol u funny thou!!! anyways enjoy the weather, i was in dallas last yr, not trying to be ignorant, but its more white conservative and boring, i had to take my ass to houston were it rocked hard!!!!!!

But I think they were together on this photograph, because there’s another photograph in this issue of Vogue and they’re posing together. I don’t think they did it separately, despite how it appears.

@AMBER

IT DONT LOAD THAT FAST..GRAVATAR BE HAVING ITS SETBACKS.. JUST BE PATIENT

@TRACY:

That brief description of a slice of your life has me a tad envious.I always wanted to learn how to ‘board.I now have a clothing company that I’m aiming toward that action/xtreme sports crowd.I’m hoping it will force me to learn the sport.What’s your day gig when you’re not carving powder?

@ Momo..I second that! She is looking a hot mess and she is a beautiful girl. I believe Vogue purposely made this picture look this way making that guy seem like an animal and the woman as a damsel in distress. Very sad that here it is 2008 and the media continues to vilify black people in this way. So sad so very sad that so many people don’t see it and don’t care.

@ TXSHAWTY

CALLING A LIL TEXANS!!!

CALLING A LIL TEXANS!!!

I DID “FINALLY SPEAK” I SAID I HAD TO GO TO THE CORNDA STO…LOL

HELLO EVERYONE, BLACK, WHITE, SPANINSH, WHATEVER RACE YOU ARE.

i am reading some of your comments and i really dont get it …how do you guys comes up with all this stuff just by looking at magazine cover.

These people on the cover on vogue magazine, do you guys really think that if they should by accident bum into this website like i did and read all this nonsense, they would probable think that y’all are crazy, they dont care.

There is so so much much more that is going on in the world today, so much and look what people waste their time on. INCREDIABLE move on from racism its so so so old

@FineAsWine*****Wizzo is FAN-TAS-TA-RAS-TIC SCRATCH MY AZZ PUH-LEASE U KNOW U KNOW ME!!

whats up fam!!!!! thanks for the drink thou lolllll imm buy u a drink soon. peace

LMAO @ Shawty.

@ Tracy – right. Choose to ignore it if you want to! I’m not easily offened by stuff, but this pic is definitely worth a thousand words.

@AFRICAN KING

I ALREADY GOT YOU!! JACK AND COKE CHILLED ANDA WAITING FOR YOU BOO

@ African King….man who were you down here with?! lol…It depends on who you’re with and where you go, honestly! But I hear you, hon! I have family down in H-town.

@ Tracy….well you better go then girl! Shoot with you Chocolate Snow Bunny self! lol…I wish I could learn to do that, but I’d look pretty..ahem…’special’ if I tried to have on my snowboarding gear here in TX, lol.

@ FAW! {bounching to the beat of you singing my name) Yea I heard you, my stupid computer was acting a fool! lol @ you going to the corner store…did you bring anything back for me??? (big innocent smile) HUH?! HUH?!

TGIF!!! EVERYBODY

INCREDIABLE move on from racism its so so so old

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yeah, why dont we just ignore everything that’s “old” – let’s just scrap history all together! boooooooooooo

@ Alicia w. Oh I know I don’t have to prove anything to him. I want him to realize that maybe his views of black women are based on what he sees right in front of him. And that it is him with the problem…apparently HE doesn’t get out and do much because if he did than he would see that not only are black women living life but we are also doing great things to make a difference in the way we are viewed as a whole. No believe me he doesn’t make or brake my day his ignorant comments only make me laugh and proves his ignorance after all…he’s a sidekick so what does he know! Lol

lol @ FAW ….I’m here lol @ you continuously trying to get my attention…my computer was acting up! lol

@ momo… I thought I was the only one who did the ‘looking behind me to see who was being addressed’ double-take at that comment. Racism is not a fashion trend, it will always be ‘in style’ as long as there are hateful people.

I love my sistas but Jriddles should take her pic down..eww

@ Txshawty..It’s fun! I love it all the gear is crazy. It is amazing what they sell to keep you safe out on the slopes! I like to snowboard more than anything it makes me feel hard core. I wear my Ipod and listen to rock or rap when I do. It’s fun you should try it if you go on a vacation where there is snow. You can rent the gear at a local shop or rec center. And it is crazy to see a bunch of little kids like 3 and 4 skiing and snowboarding. It’s fun.

@TXS

KICK THAT COMPUTER!!! OR TAPE A WIRE HANGER ON THE SIDE OF IT….U KNOW WE CAN RIG SOME ISH UP!!

AND ABOUT GETTIN YOUR ATTENTION:I CANT LET MY TOO SHORT TEXANS DOWN……

No…you know what? I would like to rephrase that because every instance of racism is not always blatantly hateful but also comes from lack of knowledge.

So Racism will always be in style as long as there exist IGNORANT people.

@ AFRICAN KING

I AM GLAD YOU THINK IM CUTE (KISSES YOU ON THE FOREHEAD, AND HANDING YOU SOME MORE TO DRINK)LOL

@MONO

excatly “HISTORY” meaning old …..

why keep dewelling in the past

when is gonna stop

I co-sign JRiddles all day! And to the person that said “Americans Must Really Have A Problem” its not that they have a problem its just history and what this stereo typical image represents. I think Lebron is a young man I also seen him on ET shooting this he seemed unaware of what impact this could have on ppl, maybe if he knew he wouldnt have done it this way. I would like to hear what he has to say now, I mean since he is the first Black Male to appear on their cover maybe he should have given more thought and requested what he would like to do instead or in a different way like portray himself in a more positive but still business image. I understand the concept of what the basic idea was of the “athlete and model” but how it was done was purposely in the image of the “Savage black beast and the Innocent pretty white woman”. It’s controversial and all this we doing here is why it sells.

AMEN Shawty!

M-Daddy, your inability to hold a civil conversation is typical of our sick poisoned culture. I see that these thugs are your role models.

But I do love black cock in my mouth

@ African King

Boy shut up! lol…Why don’t you like JRiddles’ picture? I think she’s pretty!

@ Tracy…That sounds so fun! I can see me now *SWISH SWISH* {does the long ski pose} {snaps out of my daydream} Yea! I wanna do that! {Puts on my things to do checklist}

I was made fun of as a child…

looks just like king kong

@African King

Boy you just sound like some scrumptious. can I taste you?

@alicia w

mexicans fight dogs all the time and they fight chickens too!

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I know boo I was just making a point LOL

“I’m tall, dark, handsome and wickedly intelligent so you WOULD want me”

not if ur dark, many women wouldnt want u. light skinned boys are back in style.

Mexicans are devils and should be burnt on sight

@TXSHAWTY……….

LEAVE AFRICAN KING ALONE!! STAT

I HAVE VASELINE AND I AM READY TO USE IT!!!

ding dong

@w.w.

don’t divide our community with inter-galactic power struggles

Please understand that a hoodlum is posting as me. Although I was teased as a youth, I was always “Carlton Banks”, oh I heard all the ignorant jibes.

I don’t believe white women’s bodies to be better than black ones. Now their minds and intellect is another matter. There I have found them superior. I am a keen fan of white cultures.

@The Rest of M-Daddy’s facial hair

Mexicans are devils and should be burnt on sight

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AWWWWWW HELLL NO IF I WAS A MAN I WOULD WHOOP OUT MY DICK AND SLANG IT AGAINT YOUR “WISHING YOU CAN SUCK IT” HEAD

!!!

@African King

Boy you just sound like some scrumptious. can I taste you?

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^^^^^^^^^^^^ Oh lawd! I’ve been swagger-Jacked! lol

THAT WAS NOT, SHAWTY! lol…Look at the name, they capitalized the ‘S’ in shawty and read my posts…because I don’t! lol

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW. I’m important enough to be swagger jacked lol!

HEY CUZ!!! I AM BACK

hey we got some imposer in here!!! someone facked my screen name pretending to me saying jriddle is not fine. i dont even know who jriddle is????? that imposer is a little b&&tch

It is really scary how clueless young black America is. When I saw the cover I thought something was strange about it and not because one is black and the other is white. Then someone posted old advertisments for the original King Kong and they are damned near exactly the same. Go look at them. Oh I forgot, you young black people don’t give a damned. Maybe thhats why no one gives a damned about you.

@ Southern Belle

{raises hand excitedly} I AM!

@African King

I know who it is too..

@txshawty

some did the same to me too. facking my name to abuse jriddle!!! i dont even know who that is??? but when i saw ur post saying you want me, i was kind off turned on thou!!! but its a fake so awwwwwwww

@ african king…I thought that comment sounded weird because it was so random lol

@marquis

who is it then tell me?

@african king

I was 100percent serious…I want that African Mandingo in my mouth..

@ Marquis Sidekick

My response wasn’t to you, it was to the asshole, who’s been jacking my name and a host of others, suchas 6am, SMDH, etc. I don’t have a problem with you. Do your thing. Peace.

UHH @AFRICAN KING

I MEANT WHAT I SAID

LOL!!

@african king

It is a rather goofy fellow, with marginal influence on this website

“but when i saw ur post saying you want me, i was kind off turned on thou!!! but its a fake so awwwwwwww”

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@ african king! lol!!!!!!!! You didn’t think, ‘hey! That was kinda random for her to type that’?!

OK WHO IS THIS!!!! MUST BE SOME ADOLESCENT

it’s happening againnnnnn

@ African King

” Marquis de Sade (The Real One)

@African King

I know who it is too..”

You’re still up to your tricks, huh asshole?

@african king

I was 100percent serious…I want that African Mandingo in my mouth..

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This ain’t nothing but the devil. I don’t even talk like that, lol!

{rolls eyes}

actually i am suspecting someone thou!!!!!!!!!

you know this sh&t ain’t funny anymore the person doing this is starting to piss me off!!!!!!

african madingo? i feel an ignorant negro imposer!!!!

People are reading too much into this. Giselle is actually Brazilian and that’s not considered white in this country. They are basically trying to balance the hard edge of sports with the softness of the fashion industry. I don’t think it’s that bad.

Well bye to all the REAL versions of ‘FAW’, ‘african king’, ‘marquis’, and the other posters…I don’t have time for this right here.

You all have a great weekend and a blessed & Happy EASTER!

TO THE IDIOTS WHO BELIVE THAT THERE IS NOTHING TO THIS PHOTO, RIDDLE ME THIS…..

OKAY SO THE TILTE OF THE ARTICLE IS “PERFECT FIT DRESSING FROM EVERY SHAPE FROM SIZE 0-16″

OKAY IS VOGUE A FASHION MAG OR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED ITS FASHION CORRECT? SO WOULDNT THEY BETTER GET ACROSS THERE POINT OF LOOOKING NICE IN ANY SIZE BY PUTTING LEBRON IN A SHARP ASS ARMANI SUIT WHILE STANDING BY GISELLE SHOWING THE CONTRAST IN “PROFESSION” BUT THE PHOTE WOULD SHOW HOW GREAT THEY LOOK DESPITE THEIR COMPLETE OPPOSITE PROFESSIONS. HOW IS PUTTING HIM IN A BASKETBALL UNIFORM RELEVANT TO THE POINT THEY’RE TRYING TO MAKE. NOW IF IT WAS SPORTS ILLUSTRATED THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATE BUT THIS IS VOGUE PPL. AND THAT’S WHY I SAY THAT THIS PHOTO DEFINITELY HAS ISSUES AND THOSE TOO NAIVE OR JUST IGNORANT NEED TO BROADEN YOUR MINDS OR YOU’LL BE GETTING DICKED AND DEGRADED FOREVER AND WONT EVEN KNOW IT.

Chucky

CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT IS CONSIDERED WHITE IN AMERICA? IN EUROPE WE CONSIDER HISPANICS FOR WHITE AND THE SAME WITH SOME MIDDEL EASTERN NATIONS…

@The Rest of M-Daddy’s facial hair

Thats classic. LMAO Well can you give me the rest of my facial hair please? LOL

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU MY FAVORITE TEXAS SHAWTY!!!

@ establishedat20

Umm… no. The title of the article is “Secrets of the best bodies – models and athletes.” Gisele is dressed like a model, and Lebron is dressed… like an athlete. This is all a bunch of fuss over absolutely nothing.

@african king

you know this sh&t ain’t funny anymore the person doing this is starting to piss me off!!!!!!

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Dont let it. Thats what the person doing this is trying to do. Its beem done to me too. I got mad at first thn I was flattered that somebody wanted to be me. Very touching

@ the real FAW…but I really don’t wanna go {pokes lip out like a lil kid}

@ M-Daddy, I’m finna leave the office dog, but I seen you postin and had to holla @ ya. Happy Easter. My opinion mane. Lebron needs a better agent and or publicist cuz this pic SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN USED. Talk to you mane. I’m out.

@ Don King AKA Brotha Bones

Whats good man? Yo man have a Great Easter and God bless you

Suzy >Canadian Gurl

But I do love black cock in my mouth

–i never said that

@TXS

HOLLA @ME ON MY MYSPACE IMMA LOG ON TONIGHT , ITS BEEN A MIN

@TXSHWATY

aww dont go i’ll miss you LOL ansyways dont let the imposer intimidate you lke my man mdaddy said!!!!!

@KEYSHIA OH OOK I SEE NOW IT DO SAY DAT

BUT AT FIRST LOOK OF THE MAGAZINE THOSE WERE THE BOLDER LETTERS SO IM THINKING LIKE DAMN WHY DEY GOT MY DUDE LEBRON ON VOGUE LOOKIN LIKE THIS. SO THATS WHERE I WAS COMING FROM. SO MAYBE YOU GUYS ARE LOOKING TO MUCH INTO THIS. HOWEVER I STILL BELIEVE THAT RACISM IS STILL VERY ALIVE ITS JUST WAY MORE ADVANCED THAN THE LYNCHING. ITS A MIND THING THEY HAVE IT SETUP TO MANIPULATE THE BLACK RACE INTO BELIEVING A CERTAIN SOMETHING THAT WAS DESIGNED TO EVENTUALLY DESTROY US. THATS WHY DAMN NEAR EVERY YOUNG URBAN FEMALE’S DREAM IS TO BE VIDEO GIRL AND EVERY MALE WANTS TO BE THE DRUG KING PIN OR THE HARDEST THUG RAPPER. AND WE AS THE BLACK RACE JUST HAS TO BE MORE AWARE OF ALL MEDIA,ENTERTAINMENT OR ANY INFO THAT WE INTAKE.

@ Dr. Funk you should try it. I think too many times some black people label things as black and white and thus they choose not to get out and try new things. Grant it it is dangerous if you do not start slow and learn the correct way to board but if you do than you will not only have a great time but get to meet a lot of new people. And since you make cloths geared for the adventurous type than that would be a great way to learn what they like. Girls on the slopes seem to like to wear girlie colors like pink, neon yellow, etc. Good luck have a great weekend guys and dolls!

@ M’daddy, FAW, and African

I guess I’ll stay til work end lol…I was just getting really annoyed and y’all know I’m an upbeat silly person, so I wasn’t about to have any negativity lol

@europeian girls

actually lot of my friends live in london, and half of them are married to a whte girl. i am actually suppose to be there this summer for another wedding!!!!!

To sum it up…

Lebron in a suit and she is still dress the same or both in gym clothes. No one is fussing.

I assure you you go to Vogue’s messageboards or read next two months letters to editors, you are going see how upset or not folks are.

I think the cover is in poor taste and I wouldn’t be shocked if I start seeing tons of copies at Half Price Books.

Folks can bash Lebron all they want, but you really need to go after VOGUE and the black community.

Vogue-

can they try to hire black folk to work for them? A smart enough black person would have said no to that cover because of the reaction it would cause. Just look at the 600+ posts here alone.

Black Community

We tell Vogue to hire us, they will scream we can’t find folk to hire. If stop forcing our kids to be the next Lebron and Soulja Boy, we need try for the next magazine editor, writer, photographer and director.

YEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY TXSHAWTY IS STAYING…………….(PASSIN YOU A CUP OF SHAKE’EM OF SAUCE)LOL

OK M-DADDY IMMA LEAVE YOU ALONE FOR REAL

YOU IG’EG ME 5 TIMES IN A ROW

AND ALL THOUGH I AM FUNNY LOOKING THAT IS RUDE

IG’ED…AS IGNORE

@ FAW…What do you want from M’Daddy?! First as a ‘funny-looking’ person you don’t want M-Daddy stare too long because its rude, then you want him to pay attention to you and talk to you and he’s still RUDE!? lol..WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM HIM?! lol

@ african…don’t laugh too loud and cause too much of an uproar… they may call ‘SECURITYYYYYYYYY’ on a black man laughing too hard lol…

its a bad picture of both of them.

@REAL Txshawty

We know who you are boo

@txshawty

yea i know right, even the flight attendant maid stared at me funny, but she fine thou!!! lol

@FineAsWine

I’m soooooooooo sorry boo boo. You know I love you girl. LOL

@african king

Yeah everybody’s got their own twisted sense of humor

@ TXS

I JUST WANT HIM TO LOVE MY GAP TEEFS….(disclaimer::::i have nothin but love fo m-daddy he know {i think} im just playin) HE’S MY BOY!!

@Txshawty

Exactly my point

lol @ african. Just like a guy!

@ FAW…well hopefully he can look passed {looks at FAW’s ‘face’ and shudders} all of that…I have! Because your my fam! lol I have to.

@ M’Daddy…Y’all should know the difference between me and a fake by now lol…He/She talkin bout, ‘african mandingo’…I don’t even talk nasty on here like that lol…just random ish!

{flashes back to african talking about he got turned on….bursts into laughter}

That boy is silly lol!

OH…HHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMM-DADDY STILL LOVE ME

MY BABY LUHS ME MA BABAY LUHHHHSSSSSSSS MEEE E EEEE

{clicks on M-daddy’s name}

raiders.com

Oh that M-daddy alright, lol.

well i guess i have to stop giving out my real email then!!!!!!

@TXS…….I AM BEAUTIFUL IN AND OUT …..

NO SHUDDERS

This picture is clearly mimicking King Kong grasping Fay Wray. Think about it. It’s sickening.

@txshwty

{flashes back to african talking about he got turned on….bursts into laughter}

That boy is silly lol!

lol yea cause i was like damn i have heard everything in the world but that one striked a nerve for real!!!! lol. i actually have friends that told me some black girls say those exact word to them thou!!!!! lolllll

@Txshawty

I went over to the Kiesha Coles post and I cant stop laughin at what you said.

Police: What is he/she doing

Me: Just lookin

LMAO

I’m just imagining the scene. I have a vivid imagination LOL

madingo!!!! what made ya’ll start saying that? just outta currosity lol

@FineAsWine

OH…HHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMM-DADDY STILL LOVE ME

MY BABY LUHS ME MA BABAY LUHHHHSSSSSSSS MEEE E EEEE

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You know I do boo no teeth and all LOL

@mdaddy

you getting alot of love from the ladies bro kuddos to you fam loll

@ Ms. T.

So you’re saying that a strong, intelligent black man looks like a gorilla to you?

You’re gonna get far in life with that attitude.

@Txshawty

I went over to the Kiesha Coles post and I cant stop laughin at what you said.

Police: What is he/she doing

Me: Just lookin

LMAO

I’m just imagining the scene. I have a vivid imagination LOL

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I’m glad you have one b/c so do I. The scenes I usually come up with appeal to the imagination b/c I see everything in my head lol! The fact that you can actually picture what I’m seeing is a PLUS! lol

MDADDY- THANK YOU BAYBAY “I” AM WHOLE AGAIN- (i luv you- but dont tell african king)

@TXS WE TWINS…TEE HE HEE

FAW said: “@TXS WE TWINS…TEE HE HEE”

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{abruptly looks into the camera as it zooms in on me}

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

TXS AM I TALKING TO MYSELF.NO ITS YOU TEEHEHEE

I’m Lebron James!

“KING KONG AIN’T GOT NOTHING ON ME!!!!!!!!!!”

FineAsWine

MDADDY- THANK YOU BAYBAY “I” AM WHOLE AGAIN- (i luv you- but dont tell african king)

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I think its too late for that LOL

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I LOVE WHEN WHITE PEOPLE SAY “GET OVER THE PAST”, HOW ARE WE SUPPOSE TO GET OER THE PAST IF RACISM STILL EXIST? EDUCATE YOURSELVES PEOPLE!

@FAW

U FUNNY THOU, I AINT MAD AT YOU LOL

Jemele Hill was on point. Look how Billary is still smearing Rev. Jeremy Wright out to be a lunatic.

I co-sign with you, Kenny.

@TX SHAWTY

I’m glad you have one b/c so do I. The scenes I usually come up with appeal to the imagination b/c I see everything in my head lol! The fact that you can actually picture what I’m seeing is a PLUS! lol

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It makes things funnier then they appear to be. But that was funny. You peeping out the curtain lol

@ M-daddy and FAW..go to the Keyshia Cole post

and read about the ‘three teeth’ comment lol!

It makes things funnier then they appear to be. But that was funny. You peeping out the curtain lol

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How’d you know?! lol..I visualized myself peeping out of the window with ‘its Pat’ still standing there with that same ‘look’ lol

@M-Daddy

maybe you spoke to soon

This dude is takin everyone’s gravi and posting as them

@ Kenny

I know, right?! Thats irritating lol. Give him a GOOD job, that’s gonna keep him busy night AND day…he’s that lil bad kid in class the teacher couldn’t get to sit down and act right so she had to give him extra stuff to do in order to channel that energy. lol

Got him by the window counting the blades of grass outside lol.

gISELLE LOOKS WoRSE THAN HE DOES!!

@ FineAsWine

See I never call you by FAW I always use “Fine as Wine” so that wasnt me

@Kenny

I bet he is an experience credit card thief as well lol

@Tx Shawty

Lol this is out of control, I bet his gravatar account is a stockpile of other peoples pictures..He’s been planning this attack for months!

I’M IS SCURRRRED

This is the devil incarnate.

I would run, but all the black people get killed in these types of scenarios, so what I’m gonna do is stay her with y’all lol!

@Tx Shawty

AHHHHHH I Can’t take it anymore!!!!!!!!!stop the madness

Um…guys???

I don’t think it helps that we’re telling how we know its NOT us on a public website lol…he’s just gonna use that lol

@ M-DADDY OAKLAND’S FINEST (ALL SHADES OF BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL)

@Tx Shawty

Lol this is out of control, I bet his gravatar account is a stockpile of other peoples pictures..He’s been planning this attack for months!

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That was not me.

@Txshawty

Good point

lol I wonder what his list “of demands” are

@ M-daddy

It didn’t even look like the way you type for some reason anyways

TO WHO EVA IMPOSTER

NSDLKJXNC,MMLISESKIRJF,MCKXIRUSLIEAWEPOFJDMCVNHRAW;EL

HIDDEN SPELL MUGAA FUGGA

lol he’s impersonating the impostor’s impostor’s! I bet he has a hub of computers all working at once, with little helpers!!!!!

{runs around in circles}

THE SKY IS FALLING THE SKY IS FALLING! lol

LEAVE US BE!!!!!!!!!!!

lol how many e-mail accounts would it take to perform a “job” like this???

CLICK MY NAME TXS KNOW ME

it has to be an inside job!

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY THIS IS MY LONGEST CHILL TIME…WOO WOOO WOO!!

Wooooow. He/She is good but I’mma need him/her to study FAW’s posts more b/c they don’t even have the fundamentals of how to POST like her down lol!

I can always differentiate who is and isn’t her lol

look at what he’s done to Kenny! His face tells the whole story!

I DIDNT COOK TODAY!!!

I DIDNT COOK TODAY!!!

I DIDNT COOK TODAY!!!

I DIDNT COOK TODAY!!!

LOL FINALLY GOT A BREAK

@imposerfool

To offer or circulate fraudulently; pass off: imposed a fraud on consumers. that is what you are now get off our necks already!!!!!!!

If he wants to be like FAW he needs to be more ANIMATED! and scream and yah trick! yah!!!!

@ Kenny

lol I wonder what his list “of demands” are

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1. I want a gravatar all my own

2. A bag of Corn nuts and make sure there the ranch flavor

3. Milli Vanilli’s greatest hits.

4. Some red koolaid

5. A Scooby Doo lunh pale

6. A beeper

7. A kool Mo Dee back stage pass

8. Some Donnies curl actavator

9. Some pop rocks.

And last

10. My very own midget pony

Black female here.

I thought the cover was projecting their jobs. Lebron is a predator on the court. He is raw power and grace. Gisele is a mannequin who dates a suspect guy. She wears haute couture, pouts, and pivots.

My gut reaction was not this being a racist cover at all. If Gisele were Naomi, no one would say a word.

lol WHAT?! I didn’t say half of the comments up there?? What is going?

african king

it has to be an inside job!

that wasn’nt me!!!!!!yo bounce the school of geekes is that way http://www.geeksmariahcareyvideo.com

Click on my name and you’ll know its me!

lol how many e-mail accounts would it take to perform a “job” like this???

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The imposter Strikes again. This is scary

If he wants to be like FAW he needs to be more ANIMATED! and scream and yah trick! yah!!!!

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{sigh} That wasn’t me, FAW….

This cat definitely lives in his parents basement

lol how many e-mail accounts would it take to perform a “job” like this???

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The imposter Strikes again. This is scary

@M-DADDY

Lol it hasn’t been “anyone” in a couple of days!!

well the plane is landing in 20mins, i am having fun so far, even with this stupid imposer intruding every seconds!!!!!!!!

The “impostor” wants to know why you guys keep spelling “impostor” imposter??!!!

@ Kenny

lol I wonder what his list “of demands” are

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1. I want a gravatar all my own

2. A bag of Corn nuts and make sure there the ranch flavor

3. Milli Vanilli’s greatest hits.

4. Some red koolaid

5. A Scooby Doo lunh pale

6. A beeper

7. A kool Mo Dee back stage pass

8. Some Donnies curl actavator

9. Some pop rocks.

And last

10. My very own midget pony

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lol @ the Imposter.

He/She is silly too! I think I kinda like him/her…maybe lol

Well I really have to go seriously! Have a good, blessed, HAPPY EASTER y’all! That includes you Mr. Imposter, ma’am. (no insult, just dont’ know ‘what’ you are…maybe I should refer to the imposter as ‘Pat’ too??)

FAW & M-Daddy…we shall now refer to the imposter as ‘Pat’…seeing as its gender is unknown lol

Anyways BYE ALL! Type y’all MONDAY!

Wait now I’m talking to myself?

{peeps head back in the door}

Our bad for the misspelling, oh great ImpostOr…I know that can be irritating ….much like someone stealing your e-identity lol….But I ain’t calling any names {tilts head over to the impostor} lol

OKAY BYE, for real now y’all! lol

@The Real TX

aight ma, be easy

@Txshawty

That was actually the real me

Txshawty

Have a safe and wonderful Easter.

@Imposter

I never use words like “aight” or “be easy”

Have a good evening everyone. Even you Mr/Miss Imposter. Happy Easter

@ M-Daddy, what the ‘list of demands’ was you??

Oh whatever, I’m confused lol!

Bye! lol

Txshawty

Have a safe and wonderful Easter.

@Imposter

I never use words like “aight” or “be easy”

@M-DADDY

IMPOSTOR! AND HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY FOR YOUR IDENTITY BACK!?

Txshawty

Have a safe and wonderful Easter.

@Imposter

I never use words like “aight” or “be easy”

@M-DADDY

IMPOSTOR! AND HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY FOR YOUR IDENTITY BACK!?……

TXS THAT WASNT YOU….

I HAFTA DO SOME RESERCH……..PEEPS IMITATING YALL TO EFF WITH ME TOO… AWWW HELL NAW

this stuff is making me dizzy and i about to land anyways. bye ya’ll and have a wonderful easter holiday.

@imposter, imposer whatever who cares

GET A LIFEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

Keyshia should have been on the cover with King James. She is making in rain on them hoes in the 08!

@@M-DADDY

IMPOSTOR! AND HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY FOR YOUR IDENTITY BACK!?……

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Its actually priceless. You go ahead and have fun

@ The REAL Txshawty

@ M-Daddy, what the ‘list of demands’ was you??

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Yes that was me boo

@ Ms Sugarwalls

“Mansele” thats really hilarious and you’re right she does look a bit mannish.

@ m daddy.. what it do boo!

I blame LeBron as well, but he is young and he may not really understand as well as everyone else also his agent.

David LaChappelle asked Missy Elliot to do a Aunt Jemima pose (as if to say F*ck the pancakes) and she said NO don’t even ask me.

Lebron could have done the same

@Tamila, I write as well!

@Binary Star…I liked your comments!

Tx, I don’t think the answers pop up first either…LOL

M-Dad, that’s good…I love all people!

Jahpson, No prob. Glad I could help.

M-Daddy, LOL @ “Hoe do you know…” I caught on cuz I know it’s not like you to start your sentence off like that…LOL

@Suzy, Wassup?

@African King, where’d you see that post of the “imposter” dissing me?

this cover is really in poor taste. LeBron strikes this pose without a 2nd thought, but clearly…Giselle looks uncomfortable.

He should be more selective when committing the use of his image…….finding out how the project intends to display his image could be a start.

Yes, there are more things in the world to be concerned with, but uh, sorry. Don’t know if it was on purpose, but that pose is just all wrong. It looks like Lebraun is getting ready to break her bony behind into and use her as his personal toothpick or backscrubber. I can think of several ways they could have worked that to have looked more convincing.

@African, I saw everything…don’t even worry about it.

@Txshawty, thanks!

Bye everyone!

JRiddles needs some style tips! SMDH while I LOL

@M-daddy.. everythings good up in Toronto, how about you.

We all know white folks like to put white women up in black mes face to seem like they are not interested in black women, which we know is a lie. Plus Lebron has a black girl and shes pregnant…. he aint thinking about that white girl!

I guess I don’t expect the intelligence level of the individuals from this to be high…But this is ridiculous…That cover is clearly offensive and a play on numerous negative racial stereotypes…It is ignorant black people like you guys who keep the race down…Please people learn you history it is the only way we will ever rise…Food for thought…Mis-education of the Negro, Souls of Black folks, How to Save the Race, White Like me, Black and White…Just a few books you should checkout to understand the social construct of race…Also research Sarah Baartman…Thanks black folks.

At the end of the day no matter how offensive this cover is, Lebron James will go home, take care of his family, put his relatives and kids through excellent schools–all without the burden of student loans, invest, and make more money (hopefully).

Meanwhile come May of this year, the united states will graduate a huge group of high school students where 70% of them won’t even make it through the first semester of college. Our shinning beacons of of hope have horrible SAT scores, low GPA’s, 8th grade reading levels, 5th grade math comprehension, can’t speak a foreign language, have never traveled outside of the state, let alone the country, and can’t write a 10 page research paper.

Your anger at this cover is okay, be outraged if you need to be, however, let’s not loose sight of the bigger picture.

really people! 752 comments is it that serious?

This is all so sad. White mainstream media is obsessed with depicting black males as if they are obsessed with “lady like” white women. However, I do think black males are the blame for this as many do indeed portray themselves as men who only want to play basketball and get a white woman. What I am most confused about is that Gisele, who is currently dating Tom Brady ( the whitest sex symbol/athlete out there) wasn’t asked to pose with him (Brady) on the cover of Vogue with him dressed in his “work clothes”. Black men are once again being objectified by mainstream media, but what is really, really sad is I think they enjoy it. Now that’s what you call not being able to see the forest for the trees. I guess you must be a white male if you want to appear on the cover of Vogue with some dignity.

I was not immediately offended, actually that other gossip site mediat*keout.com was trying to make something out of it before and I thought it was stupid but is it funny to anyone that right onhe side and to the bottom of the pic they make sure to specify that its the shAPE issue?… I dont know… i dont like to promote these kinds of things but seems kinda suspect to me…

active ass pik

FIRST OF ALL…HOW MANY “BLACK PEOPLE” ACTUALLY PICK UP A VOGUE MAGAZINE? I MEAN REALLY DONT EVEN LIE…AND SINCE YA’LL ON OH, THEY DONT LET A LOT OF BLACKS BE ON THE COVER OR BE ISSUED IN THE MAGAZINE PERIODE…LET ME ASK YOU THIS??? HOW MANY WHITE PEOPLE HAVE YOU SEEN ON THE COVER OF EBONY MAGAZINE, OR ESSENCE OR JET OR WORD UP! OR KING OR BLACK MEN MAGAZINE OR SMOOTH OR THE SOURCE OR VIBE XXL…I MEAN REALLY HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU SEEN BRITTANY SPEARS, OR KATE MOSS ON THE COVER OF EBONY…I MEAN THIS ISH IS SO FUNNY TO ME BECAUSE BLACK FOLKS WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THESE OTHER “WHITE MAGAZINES” AND PROTEST AND SH!T BUT YET WE DO THE SAME DAMN THING..SO STOP IT AND GET A CLUE…IS IT GOING TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE IF THERE WAS A BLACK PERSON ON EVERY COVER OF VOGUE..FK NO SO PLEAES STFU..THANKS

Do I see the word *APE* under the letter E on the cover? is it just my computer screen?

@Keyshia, I just love how you continuously pay attention to me. Me, needing style tips? I don’t think so. I’m fine where I am and am quite satisfied with my style. Have a nice night!

FAW, my comedienne buddy, wassup?

HEY JRIDDLES !!!

I LUV YOUR NAME

SO

GET OUT OF BED!!!!

THEY’LL BE NO MORE NAPPING!!!! WAKE UH-UP

CAUSE WE LANDED IN A PLACE WHERE ANYTHING CAN HAPPIN “SO IM GIVIN U FAIR WARNING ..ITS GONNA BE THAT KIND OF MORNING FOR BEING HAPPY!!!!! AT FAW PLAY HOUSE!!!

LOL

I NEED A REFILL…..

Bad pic of Gisele. She never was pretty to me as a white model. Bar Rafaeli is way prettier as a white model.

@FAW, I can’t keep up with you…jumping from post to post. LOL @ you liking my name…urs is nice too. Is this the real you b4 I continue?

hey, james, why are u always shoot photos with hit chick who has big boobs, i really envy u.. but it past, recently after introduced by on friend on pubspa dotcom i also shoot that for them, ahahah! u sob!!

GREAT!I like the woman’s clothes. Imagine how smooth it would be when put your finger on it. HOW LUXURY! It’s must be very expensive! JUST like those on a club called WEALTHYCHAT.COM how I envy them!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH! It’s unfair.

@ Educated

Wow I’m really suprised that ppl actually don’t know about Sarah Baartman! I’ve personally done a lot of research about her. I’m impressed that you even know her name. Blk folks wake up!

Lol I thought blacks already knew that this is how white people view yall. Well the black guys anyways

I will admit that when I first saw the cover I was like “Why does he have to look so aggressive?” But after some research I found out that he is the 1st athelete ever on the cover of Vogue, which is not only a HIGH fashion magazine, but also very selective of the people they put on there cover. After that I wasnt that dissatisfied with Lebron’s cover pic because he isnt up there for his fashion, he’s up there soley as a basketball player. I would like to think that if they would have had Steve Nash on the cover, he would have been up there in a similiar fashion. My issue with Vogue has always been them not putting the Angela Bassett’s and the Gabrielle Union’s on there covers. They had Halle and Jennifer Hudson but I cant remember any other black actresses or that many blacks actors for that matter.

If there’s any confusion about Vogue and the messages that they try to convey, here’s what one of their executives had to say when Chinese Vogue was released:

“In each market, Vogue has a unique style, AIMING TO REFLECT THE CULTURE OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH IT IS PUBLISHED. So Chinese Vogue features what is happening in China but through an extremely international approach,” she says.

“Fashion is an international language so we don’t want to make local contents different from foreign parts and we try to present both local and international content in the same high level,” she says.

As for the target audience, Newhouse said, it is true that the average Vogue readers are in their late-20s and early 30s, and are well educated professionals and earn above-average incomes.

“However, it is actually not something about age or income BUT ABOUT ATTITUDE. Our important target readers have good taste and style or a desire for good taste and style,” he said.

How in the world could Lebron James approve THIS??

No matter how much money or status black males can claim – they seem to be getting dumber and dumber with time. I don’t know why. A lack of … (fill in the blank)

you can’t imagine this is so hot here, also hot on casualpal.com (just for casual encounters), but their picture is just so so ….do you think so?

HEY JRIDDLES, LOL

HAD TO BUY SOME FURNITURE PIECES LAST NIGHT

YOU KNOW IT HAD TO BE THE “HUSTLE MAN”

AND YES IT IS REALLY ME JUST CLICK MY LINK AND YOU’LL KNOW…LOL

somone told me along time ago that 100 people can look at the same picture and none of them see the same thing….perception is the key…how you perceive this image to be…if you are looking for racist undertones than that’s what you will find…i can see how someone can look at this pic and think that it may be racist…however i did not…not because i think that all the world is singing kumbaya…but because when i look at lebron james i don’t see ape or monkey or gorilla…and it’s sad that we would automatically go to one of the most racist movies to ever exist king kong and compare this picture too…and you can say that vogue intended for it to be this way…but again perception….maybe vogue just wanted to showcase 2 people who are at the top of their crafts….not a monkey and his lily white love….perception…

I’m really proud that so many bloggers “showed and proved” their depth, knowledge and insight about the politricks and divisive ways of the “gatekeepers” of mainstream media.

I really understand both sides of the arguement. As Fresh from “Crunktastical” would say…”something in the milk ain’t clean” but at the same time it doesn’t make sense to me to really care cause Lebron is making history and bank by being on this cover.

Now the magazine cover is making waves and waves equals sales. Capitalism is what it’s all about at the end of the day. Lebron gets paid and Vogue gets controversy and tongues wagging. Everybody’s happy.

humm,

when halle made an innocent joke about her noise being like the one of a jew, she has to apologize and there was nothing harmful. But when a black am is being portayed as a gorilla, a king kong, it perpetuate the stereotype of the black man as an animal, tall, strong and Giselle playing the innaculate white girl! I think this is shoking and i also think that it was deliberate!! Now, maybe they wanted to accentuate the contrats! but i think this is really disturbing! i don’t know!there are so many different perceptions that can be related to this picture and sometimes, i think it is better to be safe!! Racism and discrimination is still too present in out world to take the risk to do things like that!

Whats wrong with being an animal? I am certainly one as the product of billions of years of evolution.

@ JRiddles

u chat so much shizzzzzz ur always commenting on some sort of ‘swirl’ dont play innocent wen ur one of the biggest stirrers of racial tension on this site…

Just to make SWIRL KING sounds even more stupid than he already does,

Question, so, since the dark-skinned black male will dominate white women, and eventually all black women and other women of color will be excluded,

how in the world will the superior dark-skinned males keep coming about?

Hmmmm. you surely can’t get a full on African king from a whitey, only a black woman and a black man can conceive that!!!!!!hahahahahah,

your kind will die out.

@ Morgab

I never said anything about black men dominating white women. It is a union born of mutual desire and compatability.

Who knows what the far future holds? Dark black men and white women will be around for a good while yet so lets enjoy Paradise while its available to us. Dig?

A SWirl King,

again, seems to me you’d be advocating the strong unbreakable union of two blacks if truly you think that dark-skinned males are so superior to white males. Forget, F*** black men who r like you, and extrao my black men who give a damn ab out real women.

@ SWirl King,

again, seems to me you’d be advocating the strong unbreakable union of two blacks if truly you think that dark-skinned males are so superior to white males. Forget, F*** black men who r like you, and extrao my black men who give a damn ab out their own race and women.

correction***

Extra love to black men who are different than SWIRL KING, in my opinion, Barack Obama is more of a black man than a dark-skinned man who is infatuated with white women, ewwwwww

@ Morgab

Just so happens that the black man is the superior example of manhood and the white woman is the superior (and only!) example of femininity. Has been that way since creation. Our place isn’t to question God’s masterplan.

wsup swirl king

I suck dick for coke

between my hair and my eye shadow I am a hot ass mess

Okay, and another thing, how come whit_chick, Swirl King, and others of that sort ONLY blog on posts featuring a black guy and white woman? why do they even come to this site, they are real fronts. I wonder if they’d dare say these things they post out in the real world, Swirl King would have his big black ass lynched and white_chick would get beat the hell up on by my black and latina sisters. Cowards, all of them.

Omg they killed kenny!

@Morgab

“Okay, and another thing, how come whit_chick, Swirl King, and others of that sort ONLY blog on posts featuring a black guy and white woman? why do they even come to this site, they are real fronts. I wonder if they’d dare say these things they post out in the real world, Swirl King would have his big black ass lynched and white_chick would get beat the hell up on by my black and latina sisters. Cowards, all of them.”

And another thing how come my asshole stretches during sex

No Swirl King, no, you are in the wrong to say such things, God created all women and men as equals and He loves all shades of women and men. Don’t you dare discriminate on anyone in God’s holy name. that is distorted and disgustingly wrong.

stop it impostor!

and yall wonder why there are only 3 black shows on primetime after Cosby lol. too extreme on childish &hit and to comfortable on the real issues…working in marketing, it has now been know, black folks are easy to manipulate more than before because they’ve been letting more subtle grease slide by…things they used to get called out on.

@ Morgab

Swirl is my forte, of course I will be around in swirl threads. I check on my rivals and inspire my fellow black men.

Also how dare you lie about God’s works. First came the Garden Of Eden and then he made black man Adam and white woman Eve. They are the one and only heavenly ordained union as per paradise. Talk against that and you talk against God.

@ swirl king

you need help FAST!

@FAW, ok I hope you got a nice couch.

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Mar 22, 2008 – 12:33 pm SB

@ JRiddles

u chat so much shizzzzzz ur always commenting on some sort of ’swirl’ dont play innocent wen ur one of the biggest stirrers of racial tension on this site…

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I comment on everything that interests me. What do you consider stirring up racial tension? I have no problems with sincere swirling. But if that’s your opinion of me, that’s your business.

@Imposter…hotmess or not, I love me!

You are no righteous man, I can’t believe this, so this is your conspiracy theory? huh, well, sorry to burst your bubble, but there were no white women alive, the way REv. Wright and my pastor tell it only biblical women that were alive were African. Ethiopian queems and kings, no Europeans in sight, soooo truth be told your beloved European women came from me and other black women, you so despise.

get me a hot comb fast!!!!

Racial tension exists whether we like it or not–especially at a time like this. Some can ignor it or pretend it exists, but I don’t mind talking about it. IF anyone doesn’t like it, keep your personal/negative comments to yourself. If you don’t like my appearance, that’s on you…cuz I do me!

Swirl King, you are hopeless, you will die a vengeful brute, with no real love and no paradise. You give black men a bad name and hurt your own cause. I, unlike you love all people, and that includes retards like you. You make no sense whatsoever, you are a creep and I hope I never cross paths with you, yuck!

@The fake JRiddles, one minute I’m being called biracial, now I need a hot comb.

@ Morgab

You’re a cynic I see. Want evidence? This Vogue cover has it all. The power and strength of the big black male and his perfect counterpart the feminine, slender, blonde lady.

The perfect erotic contrast just as God wanted it to be. Remember that black man Adam was made in his direct image.

This cover just gets better and better to my eye. The collision of the African male with European elegance. They knew what they were doing here by choosing such a pair.

Black man and white woman unable to be kept apart any longer. LeBron roars a savage cry from the African jungle. He is defiant that no longer shall the oceans keep him from what is his. White men are powerless to prevent it and can only sit and watch.

@Black

lol classic literature spoken like a true G

@ M-Daddy

LOL your man LeBron got that “I dare you cracka” look on his face. We’re now in a position to freely taunt the white man and take what is ours. Progress is moving fast.

Whatever, black Adam, what a joke. You know, maybe you and all the black so called men leaving us black women alone is for the better, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that..ugh, the state of brainwash that you have endured,nothing short of God can save…ugh, im soooo finished here.

And a history lesson before I go,

Old black men are the MOST racist group here in America, contrary of what people want to believe. They have hardened hearts because it is white man’s world and has been since, like, forever. They are only trying to run with these white ones because of the shame they felt when white men came into their homes and raped their wives while they were in their bedroom…very horrific. Get over it Swirl King, it’s a white man’s world, and that’s why there WILL NEVER be a black President, ever. ugh….what a waste of my precious time.

@jriddle

i am glad you noticed that wasn’t me casue i dont even know u!!!!!!!!

i’m on it.

I believe Lebron James and his team of handlers have authority over his image. He saw the images before they were published (I believe this is how it works). So, if they weren’t happy with the image, htey could have said no to the cover story.

lol @ jesse jackson

New Web Series!! This comedy will have you crackin’ up at work or wherever you may be…c’mon…you know you’re just sittin in front of the computer anyway…go be entertained by this perfectly awkward comedy.

http://www.beingeddieblack.com

That comment above was totally uncalled for. Why all the hate for JRiddles? Is it because she was making too much sense?

I guess that’s why they say never argue with a fool.

I DON’T MAIND L23 AND GISELLE MAKES NO DIFFERENCE BUT DAMN WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE KING KONG POSTER, ITS LIKE WHY COULDN’T HE HAVE BEEN COOL WITH THE ROCK INSTEAD OF LOOKING ALL GORILLA LIKE?

wHEN HAS HE EVER LOOKED LIKE THAT? oR IS THAT WHAT YOU CALL BEING A BEAST?

Morgab, you said a mouth full. Why are we getting so upset over the few fools (the swirl king) that spew this crap. I think they probably get off getting a reaction from sistahs. Who gives a rats azz what they think. They wash their azz just like everyone else, so gladly hand them over to whomever they desire. We (black women are better off for it). You can’t reason with a fool so don’t waste your breath. End of story.

@ Mdaddy

you agree with the Jriddle statement too lol?!!

JRiddles, your new picture looks good, is the imposters avatar your picture too?

Like someone said earlier there are no white people on Ebony and Jet, why should there be a black man on vogue?

that is not the real mdaddy!

oh come on, what ‘s up with the imposteurs these days1 oh so they can jack your gravatar too!!

@valenne

I’ve been thinkin about how my pulsating cock would feel inside Jriddle’s mouth since she put her gravi up…if only she was in oakland……

i thought you only do white girl!!

@Binary Star, thanks for picking up for me. I think you make a lot of sense too. I always love reading your comments.

@valenne, do you agree with the statement or were yo asking if he agreed also?

I hope Vogue run a cover on P Diddy and Sienna Miller where in their own words they describe the erotic contrast and voyage of thrills they went on together. It would wake up a whole new generation of swirlers and speak of a key moment in African-American history.

The white women seeing this cover on their magazine must be quivering with desire as it is.

@I know

Thanks, they’re both me…but what I find funny is that my old gravi is showing and the imposter has my new one. Inside job I tell you. But people always abuse something good. Too much time on their hands.

@ jriddle,

of course i don’t agree.

I just thought it was strange that M daddy agree with such disgusting things( except vote for OBAMA of course).

Plus, as a woman, i don’t really have nothing to stick on your mouth lol

@african king

just ignore my statements, i’m an idiot

@ JRiddles

The other day you commenting on another thread that white people created sti’s!!! if that aint stirring racial tension then i dont know what is. Y do u live your life with so much hate? just go and do you…

where is my new pic??

JRiddles, well that makes it easier to tell you and your imposter apart. As if the language wasn’t already a major clue!

omg, they killed kenny!

p.s i dont have any thoughts against ur opinion, i aint here to get too personal now!!!

lol oops sometimes being an impostor, you get mixed up

i meant appearance, not opinion! i of course object to ur opinion!

imposter

guys, how do you change your pic??

i dunno

lol this is the impostor speaking and NO ONE IS SAFE!

Whoever this is you have me cracking up!!

@valenne

just forget about changing your pic…I am defenseless

lol

I love deez hoes. Who sucked mo dicks Valenne or JRiddles? Place your bets, they can tell us and then we see who was closer and wins the game.

lol Me and JRiddles get our hair done at the same place…

@THE IMPOSTOR OF THE IMPOSTOR OF M-DADDY

LOL STOP IT, THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUE IMPOSTOR OF M-DADDY AND THAT IS I!

Hoe I didn’t ask that. Now how many?

damn imposter,

don’t you have nothing else to do instead of Jacking people gravatar!

I would cross the tracks and pay top dollar to either of them. Give it some thought ladies, I have a tax cut burning in my pocket.

@proud republican

I think both of these women have had man cheese plastered on their cheeks..BRILLIANT!

Whoops my guess is Valenne 36 dicks and JRiddles 75. Whats the prize for the winner? Hope its what I think it is! lol

oh disgusting!

go read a book!

damn 75 , that s a lot for one life isn’t it??

JRiddles looks that type Valenne. You look a little more shy and bashful. You’ll make 75 one day God willing though.

they dont tell it like i sell it

@jriddle

i thing the best for all us to is ignore this geek, who hasn’t gotten laid for 15yrsssss!!!!

remember silent is golden!!!!!!!!

do

ignore!!!!!! LMAOOO

White women are really ugly… they look like 11 year old boys..

@FineBlackGurl

Lol who are you kidding, such a rubbish statement…We all know white women are the reason black men have jobs..They are the only asset and wealth to be obtained..Quit living in a world of ignorance

@gay imposterrrrr

mr imposer, ill say this once and only “ONCE”, my family means alot to me, do not i repeat do not f&ck with my family n%gga!!!!! now if you are a man step up to me like that little b&tch!!!! i dare you to say that kind of sh%t to my face, u piece of sh&t. i am sure uur ass was raised by a crackhead mother and no dad!!!!like i said behave urself, don’t step to me iike that homothug!!!!

as a matter of fact i am in brooklyn. lets me mr imposterrrrr!!!!!!

typo meet

@marquis

very well said!!!!!

@valenne, oh ok. And, are you saying voting for Obama is disgusting?

@african king

lol who’s the homothug now??! You are the one poking your chest out like “Dolly Parton” and pumping your fists resembling the very ape presence Lebron exhibits. Get a grip, a life coach and a therapist for your anger problem there…Lol shouting obscenities…who are you!?!

@SB,

I don’t hate anyone. Read my posts. People are stealing names/pics. But if you can, please show me the thread that u’re referring to.

@I Know,

Both pics are me!

@Marquis de Sade (The Real One)

For someone with such superior vocabulary, I figured you would have restraint or at least kept quiet on my reconnaissance mission. Instead you attempted to foil my plot and I had to shoot your dumbass down..Silly rabbit, pay my bills

the only therapist we will need would be for ur ass after i finish beating the sh&t out of you!!!!!!!

@JRiddles.

oh girl, i don’t even know who’s who anymore?! this is outta control!

SOMEBODY IMMITATING ME WHAT THE HELL….THAT WASNT ME UP THERE YALL

white girls are not pretty and nobody thinks they are. look at them, nothing interesting to see. black girls have so much more to give and we look sp much better…

man yall cant be serious..this is nothing. nothan to do wif race.

@african king

“the only therapist we will need would be for ur ass after i finish beating the sh&t out of you!!!!!!!”

your talking to yourself stop it

@valenne, you said that M-dad wouldn’t agree with that type of disgusting stuff except voting for Obama. What did u mean? And I must agree that everyone’s identity is questionable.

all this demeaning word ain’t unecceasryi mr imposter!!!!!! i feel sorry for people lke you, you technically have issues or some kind of eccentric addiction. get a life!!!!!!! go to http://www.perez.com they have ur type over there!!!!!

FineBlackGurl can kiss my flat white ass!

I just can’t see what some of you black guys see in white women? what makes them so great, because i just dont see it

“SOMEBODY IMMITATING ME WHAT THE HELL….THAT WASNT ME UP THERE YALL”

@FineAsWine…

who was it than?! lol

WHATS UP JRIDDLES!!

as a matter of fact, im out. this imposter is a jokeeeee. he got nothing to do but to sit over his grandma computer and write sh%t on forum!!!!!

like i said earlier ya’ll silent is golden!!!!!!

peace out

can we leave the kid out of it!

YOU NEED TO STOP!!!

“@valenne, you said that M-dad wouldn’t agree with that type of disgusting stuff except voting for Obama. What did u mean? And I must agree that everyone’s identity is questionable.”

EVEN YOURS!!!!!!!HAHHAH!

lol you’ve even give me a name “the impostor”! how cute…your like the “Black Morpheus”

@FAW, Nada…just at the salon.

I want everyone to listen to Michael Jackson “wanna be startin something 08″…They put Akon on it.. I hate Akon, but props is given when due!

FineBlackGurl, you need desperate help, or you should just be put down, whatever you do, do it QUIETLY…

@JRiddles…

lol I just don’t believe you get your hair done ever

@JRIDDLES

I HEAR YA GURL…….I’M DOING MINE IN THE MORNING

i love to suck whte dicks for a living!!!!!!! i hate black people period!!! white girls ruleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I KNOW!!!! MEE TOO

@Blacktothe,

How did you make that assessment?

@FAW, I’m done, but we’re not closing the shop for a next hour.

@SB,

They probably disappeared since I asked you t show me the thread. They must’ve read that and deleted it. Users can’t erase stuff.

P3

JRIDDLES YOU GOOD THEN!!

I WAS AVOIDING HAVING TO BE THERE ALL NIGHT

LOL

WELL FROM THAT PICTURE COMPARISON WITH KING KONG… UM. YEAH I SEE IT. THATS NOT COOL AT ALL.

http://www.prettysowhat.blogspot.com

@FAW, I been here some good hours, but m stylist is under the dryer. Explain that furniture thing to me…LOL

assh*les, much more of that and im gonna stop visiting this site

Plus we don’t open on Sundays.

@ JRiddles

I must say that your smile bewitches my soul. Stay beautiful.

AWW OK,

JRIDDLES..LOL

HUSTLE MAN GIRL

@Marquis,

Unusual choice of words, but thanks and how’d you see my smile?

OH, I applaud your hustle…go girl!

@ JRiddles

Uhhh, your gravatar.

You niccas is going hard up in here. I checked the Keyshia Cole post and finally located some of you battlin on this thread. What’s the topic on now?

@ JRIDDLES

SORRY I WAS GETTIN INFO

Whatever it’s just a cover, if it had been two white people or two blacks it wouldn’t be an issue

kumbayah my ass-black women aren’t the only people who have an issue with seeing black men with white women

nobody had a problem with reggie bush sportin his “other” white woman around-I don’t see how this is any different

You cats is trippin on this posts this evening. Who really cares who this dude takes a picture with, they both make chedda so let it go my niccas. It is Saturday night so you should be sippin on somethin good and twistin a Dutchy

its just a picture, let it go. By the way the model chic is Brazilian so that makes her Hispanic not white.

Puff puff pass nicca!

All of those who are saying that this is rascist may be jumping the gun, but what it is in my opinion is offensive and yet another slap in the face to black women. I cannot get mad at Vogue in general because they do these types of things because they know that as a race blacks are broken. No one would ever think of putting Beyonce or Halle and Daniel Craig (new James Bond) on the cover of a high end magazine. They don’t see black women as important enough or hip enough to sell their products. Combine that with the fact that black men are the only men on the planet who makes it clear that they have no loyalty or concern for their own women and children. So when big business sees this they market what they see. They look at our videos and movies and sees nonstop interaction between black men and non black women as a norm. I don’t blame Vogue for anything. This is just our reality sistas. Thats why I date whoever no matter what color because if you sit around and wait for black men to stand up for us you will be waiting for the rest of your life! Get with the program! And all of you who wanna make it seem like I am bitter about black men, you can go right ahead, you all have failed us as a group and are the weakest link in our community. Pathetic.

@FAW…you’re always neglecting me!

@Marquis…the real one…I didn’t think my grav really showed my smile. Thanks anyways.

What is the purpose of people stealing another bloggers name and then posting ignerant comments? Some niccas keep me SMDH

@Elly_25, are you saying that all Brazilians are Hispanic? Brazilians’ main language is not even Spanish…what makes them Hispanics. Remember, I could have a baby in Brazil and he/she wouldn’t be Hispanic.

@JRiddles

Your hair is similar to my girl Keyshia’s old style. You have style boo!

BLAH BLAH BLAH

ANOTHER POST TO CAUSE A RACIAL DIVIDE AMONGST US ON A SITE RUN BY MIDDLE AGED JEWISH PEOPLE

I read some of the posts and the comments make me ashamed to be a middle-aged black man who has family members who fought for our rights. Some of you young people seem to forget people lost their lives to get you all the current freedom you all take for granted on a daily basis.

GOOD NITE ALL. I HAVE TO BE AT SUNRISE SERVICE IN SIX HOURS

@Keyshia…are we buddies today? I thought you hated my hair yesterday? I hold no grudges thought. Thanks.

*though

I is drunk and in a good mood now You look alright so i guess we is cool Jriddles

I want to put a picture up but cant figure out how this damn thing work

@Keyshia…we’re cool. It’s no beef.

@Keyshia who was mean to me yesterday…LOL

go to gravatar.com, but I wouldn’t suggest it cuz these imposters are going crazy!

@Keyshia who dissed me yesterday…LOL

Go to gravatar.com, but I would not recommend it as imposters are stealing pics and stuff.

well it looks like a big monkey saving jane…lol

and yes it is walking a fine line between fashion and racism.

i say shame on them all this is not the first or the last. i can remeber bar rafel and that photo shoot, she’s in the middle and the black models are serving her. I mean come on….wake up people call a spade a spade. i know Labron did not want to look like that on that cover

sorry about the double posts!

oh and i read Vogue just for the record.

Jennifer Hudson Looked a Mess On her Vogue cove to but that another story.

@SB, now I know what you’re talking about. Not being satisfied with what you said, I pondered wtf you were talking about.

________________________________________

Mar 22, 2008 – 4:46 pm SB

@ JRiddles

The other day you commenting on another thread that white people created sti’s!!! if that aint stirring racial tension then i dont know what is. Y do u live your life with so much hate? just go and do you…

____________________________________________

I thought you made a typo and I wthought you were tryign to say that I said White people create stirs. You said STIs, but with the apostrophe, I didn’t catch. Now, I wanted to say this again. I don’t live my life with hate at all. I just don’t read history books and swallow everything. I chew and swallow some and I spit the rest out.

When I mentioned Whites and diseases, I surely was not spaking from my ass. Just tell me I’m lying on this one: Did Europeans come to America and infect, weaken and kill many Native Americans with diseases?

Also, please read posts made by other users (check on recent Barack Obama posts) to see great information on the origin of AIDS and the conspiracy involving using Blacks to test diseases on.

Once again, I don’t life my life with hate. Please read my posts and see that HATE is one of the many things I oppose.

And since when did speaking your mind, sharing the truth and saying the not-so-politically-correct become a crime?

I feel like Rev. Wright right about now. I, JRiddles, will never remain silent to avoid racial tension.

#1, racial tension exists whether or not we like it.

#2, the minute I am mistreated b/c of my race, that type of tension must exist.

And the minute someone accuses me of living a hate-filled life, it shows how much speaking of racial inequality exists/existed makes you a “hate monger” according to those who are unwilling to listen, believe, admit or recognize the TRUTH!

Once again, do yourself a favor and PLEASE read the posts on the origin of some diseases and Blacks and gays. It wouldn’t hurt to google the conspiracies involving AIDS and other diseases.

Nighty night SB!

We should boycott these headlines…

I think he is the hottest sports star.Love him very much. Lots of my online friends on interracialromancing.com love him too. You can share your ideas with them if you want. It is a servious interracial dating site.

what’s going on??

Who really cares? Lebron is a fine hunk of a man, and giselle looks just ok.

What ever stereotype the photo was aiming at really doesn’t matter, cos in my opinion, giselle should be happy to have such a fine black man by her side! I’m sure he is much more of a man than that Brady boyfriend of hers!

What really is the big deal?

@JRiddles, I have tried to look back on the thread that I saw the post on, but its gone, it was on the reggie bush/Kim K story.

I am not denying that their is racial tension and it isn’t an issue, but my point is that some people live their live too focussed on these tensions rather then the positives and black and white people mixing.

Millions of black people find love with white people (b.men + w.women as well as b.women + w.men). Its love at the end of the day, people should be happy they can look past the differences. Why should one half of that couple suffer the past being thrown in their face, when they actually had nothing to do with.

There is no denying that white people have been ‘the cancer’ of humanity, but that was the past, racism still exists but its wrong to label all white people the same. that is racist itself.

The problem with your opinion that whites started s.t.i’s is that you say it has if its a fact written in stone. nothing in history is. not just white people spread disease, nuff white people go back to their countries with diseases they picked up in foreign countries. I agree with the AIDS theory but that is another issue for another time. i dont see the point of bringing that up in that particular thread. thats y my view is that u bought it up to stir tension, rather then highlight it.

I suppose my problem is that i find your opinion too general, cut people at little slack, then you can expect the same treatment in return.

But there’s no beef here. I like that you speak you mind, doesn’t mean i have to agree with it tho.

Happy Easter JRiddles

almost a thousand posts

smh!!

Everybody got paid. Vogue’s cover got talked about. Bron puts on his gameface and haters are doing their thing. If he was in a chilled out pose would haters be crying vogue made him look lazy. Msg to haters–find a cliff and jump.

@SB, I make it my business never to generalize, but to use words like “some.” Also, I highly doubt I jumped out of the blue with it, but the group conversation probably led to that. Usually, conversations start one place and lead to another. I feel like if someone is attarcted to someone else of a different race, they should go for it. I cannot blame ALL White people for the wrongdoings of other WHites in the past, but many WHites behave the same way and have the same mentalities…not all.

Also, history is a funny thing. Not everyone is going to tell the same story…especially if it’s not glorifying him or her. There are many conspiracies that haven’t become popular and it is wise to not completely ignore them.

Take care and enjoy your Easter too.

Almost 1000!

Another ugly white broad with a beastly looking black man- I’m use to it!

I just got this issue yesterday and unlike some other ppl on this blog…I DID think it was racist, playing into the same old stereotypes. How embarrassing.

On another note: why is Gisele Bundchen considered the most beautiful woman in the world?? I don’t think she’s attractive at all!!

Who cares, there are no white people on ebony or jet!!!

What about putting Venus Williams and Tom Cruise on the cower?

Dawn

THAT TOO WOULD LOOK LIKE KING KONG, JUST THE REVERS OF THIS…

Well I’m sure we can beat this same issue to death, but honestly I C that LeBron, saw more green going into his account, and his image is boosted cause Gisele is in the pic look’n beautyful as usual. And you have the media and the “bad boy” athelets to thank for the image portrayed. So before you go condesend Mr. James, put yourself in his Million Dollar contracted shoes, and allow the oportunity to be the 1st.

And we’ll C who would do what when…

OUT!!!

Just Me Chill’n

I didn’t want to comment on this post but you are so right! People think that he got tricked into doing this, but he very well knew what the outcome would be.

FineBlackGurl

No matter how bad you think a white woman looks, she will always look better than you.

Black to tha Bone AKA The Swirl King

You must be a joke… Really, your comments are ignorant and I think that you only do it to cause a stire on the debate…

I could see where Jemele has taken this. I could see where anyother black person could have taken this. But the bottomline is that Lebron should have enough star quality to have vetoed that particular shot if he thought it was derogatory. He didn’t and it is what it is.

Would MJ have used that pose? Probably not. What would have been wrong with Lebron standing there next to Gisele in his Cavs uniform and the ball spinning on his finger? Or Lebron holding Giselle up while she holds the ball?

Let’s face it. We live in a scrutinizing and sometimes petty society that is often times fueled by controversy and sensationalism. Everybody wants the lead story or somebody wants to tackle the controversial topic. Could this cover be viewed as derogatory, maybe or maybe not. This is the same magazine that had black celebrities in front of white celebrities that appeared to be whispering in their ears to do something about Darfur. Like the black celebrities needed coaching from the white ones like they weren’t doing anything.

Now you add these two covers with prominent black folks on them and what these images were or were viewed as and you have to wonder what Vogue’s motives are and how much control did these black celebrities really have over what shot to put on the cover.

That’s two covers with black folks on them that has sparked a rise. Coincidence, maybe? Oversensitivity, maybe?

Oh God… 995 posts to this silly headline… WFT…

I hate white people… Specialy white girls… they look like pigs…

thay really try to be black, but they will never look as good as a sistah… NEVER

I HATE WHITE PEOPLE AND THIS BIATCH ISN’T EVEN WHITE, SHE TRIES TO BE WHITE, BUT SHE LATINA, I HATE THOES PEOPLE EVEN MORE, GET IT YOU ARE NOT WHITE BIOTCH

BLACK IS THE ONLY RIGHT

THERE IS NOTHING MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN BLACK LOVE

Here is an email address for vogue if you want to respond directly to them. talkingback@vogue.com

WTF. did they want him to strike a “how you doin?” pose instead? SMH. the cover is about great bodies. i dont understand why race and stereotyping are being mentioned in this post. good day everyone.

@The Swirl King.

You should also know that there are many who believe that no matter what a white man looks like, he will always look better than you. If you beleive for a black woman, then you must beleive it for yourself.

@ C.C.

Well everybody is different and is attracted to different featurs in a person.

I am white and I personally would rather have an ugly black man than an ugly white man.

I don’t even think either of them knew that the pose they were making would end up that way.. I’m an art director, and it looks to me that they were photoshoped together… The shadows tell it all.. Art Directors do this all the time, you wouldn’t even know..Most models don’t know what has been printed until it hits the shelf… So get off Lebron and the model chic, it aint that serious…

I think that the person who wrote that article is way too overly critical of a simple photo. Lebron poses like that in most of the magazine covers he has been on except sports magazines. But if u want me to be overly critical as well, yes I can see what the author of the magazine is saying with the picture. But it is simply one perspective. This image could also be viewed as derogatory to women if one wanted to see that. Instead of the man being an animal, he could be a fierce warrior, the sport of basketball being his battle ground and his athletic clothes being his battle gear. Since we all know lebron is a superior athlete we can translate this to him being a superior warrior and giselle being a docile fair looking woman could be just another one of his conquests. His prize for being successful in battle. But that is just another overly critical perspective. In my opinion they are just posing in the ways that they appear in their fields of work, lebron as an intense and competitive basketball player and giselle as a beautiful model.