career is going down lol

Is he pregnant?

Dropped rueben somebody need to drop j lo she did worst than that.

Ibn

lmao @ ibn, i like big rube tho…….

Jess2much4u

^^^^^^ lmmfao i am dying offa the fact that somebody using mike glamour shot as a gravatar……it scares me….

@Jess2much4u

someone is on point with their gravatar game

is he smuggling a midget under his shirt?? it looks outta proportion…

shut up bmama lmmfao

was it something I said mtw??

LOL

@ Jess2much4u….you hella stupid…LMAO..Hella Funny

is he smuggling a midget under his shirt?? it looks outta proportion…

^^^^^WHY YES BMAMA IT WAS SOMETHING YOU SAID READ ABOVE STATEMENT PLEASE AND I DARE YOU NOT TO LAUGH WHILE DOING SO…….

HOW COME??

American Idols are never IDOLS?

America Next Top Model is never a TOP model?

HOW COME??

American Idols are never IDOLS?

America Next Top Model is never a TOP model?

^^^^^^ how come flav and brett and new york never find love……

Er, I thought he say he be a vegetarian.

LMAO.

http://www.theblackactor.com

LMAO @ mtw – I did laugh…

Remember when he lost weight??? Now it looks as if he’s eaten himself into oblivion!! He’s probably depressed.

Honestly, he looks like he is watching a plate of food and someone might be getting too close to the plate…he is hella fat…nothing against fat people.

What exactly is he doin? singin? dancin? tiptoe-n? what?

Teeza and ESL have me dying. LMAO

But I actually dug that “Beautiful” song…. it was kind of hot!

IT’S A SHAME ROOBEN GOT DUMB AS WRITERS PRODUCING STUPID SONGS FOR HIM….OOOPS I APOLOGIZE A MILLION TIMES FOR IT IS STILL 2007 & I WANNA GO TO HEAVEN..

Sorry, he can’t be tiptoe-n he may break a toe.

How come “dancing with the stars” hardly ever got stars?

HOW COME NEW YORK THINKS PEOPLE ACTUALLY HAVE LOVE FOR HER?

@ B Mama

Don’t hate on Master P! j/k

Bahama Mama

Them aint midgets them are his titties. He needs a bra them puppys are saggin

Personally I don’t want to hear neither, but if I had my choice, sorry I’d choose Clay:(

(Can’t get past ‘Sorry for 2004)

HOW COME IT AIN’T TIME TO GO HOME YET ??

LMAO @ M-daddy

THEM is NOT his boobies….lol

We should support Reuben, we buy that absolute sh*t dirty south crunk music but don’t support him.. damn shame

How come it ain’t x-mas yet? I won’t my FRIGGIN bonus already

235,000 is not shabby enough to get dropped. What’s up with that? I think if he lost 100 lbs it would help his career.

Snickers

Where in the hell have you been? I’ve been lookin for ya to jump in on this

Ya know, quite honestly, I was never impressed with Rueben’s voice. He was an okay singer to me. Now Clay Aiken can SANG, he hits notes that big Rue could never hit. I think folks got caught up in his big teddy bear, Luther Vandrossish, happy smiley personality…but again, his singing never moved me so this is no surprise.

shesofine

@ B Mama

Don’t hate on Master P! j/k

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sorry HUH?

are there any lil boys in here?

Actually I think that’s an OLDER photo of Big Reub. I saw him here in ATL recently & TRUST he has lost quite a bit of weight. But J Records didn’t do what they should have to promote him so now they are walking away scott free. He needs to be with a label that is going to appreciate him for the real talent that he is & promote him as such. I mean the WHOLE WORLD knows he can sing. SMDH…sigh….

And on another note, he seems to be the less successful of all the winners…oh and the old salt and pepper dude. All of the others that I remember Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, and I’m probably forgetting someone else, are doing well. Even runners up Kelly Pickler, JHud, Clay, Daughtry are doing well.

he needs to get a hot beat and treadmill! holl@

SNICKERS!!!!!!!!!!

What it do??

He’s OK…just OK…I can’t get past the lisp in his voice.

Hee Hee!! Owwwh!! Shhammonn….

We support Clay more because America is so set on image. Ruben can sing they just never really gave him the right material and as an african american if he aint practically selling it himself it aint gonna sell. Unlike Clay who has a very big gay support group so he gets over word of mouth, the support is instant. Sorry Ruben better luck next time. You have to ask who is the real winner?

Snickers

Who jacked you?

sugar belly.

snickers u got jacked moved??

lol

Sickers I just saw that. Look at it as somebody idolizing your creativity. Or in other words somebody ridin you Dick. Any way you put it you got fans Girl.

LOL, it is lame…and funny….

@ B Mama

I was talking about him being on “Dancing with the Stars”… just a little satirical wit!

Come on B. Reuben needs to bring the hit. He sing a little ditty here and there but most of his joints be pure floptastic GARBAGE. I’m just sayin’.

shesofine

OHHH! yea u right…lol he still ain’t a star though and he had two left feet…lol but i likes Percy

Oh I can’t stand P. Miller…. I’ve never been a fan! I do respect his hustle though cuz dude was making major stacks back in the day

oh yea I’m not a fan either…lol i just like calling him Percy…lol

I would love to support ruben but the songs are aimed at a 13 to 16 demographic and i’m a grown a$$ woman. I can’t condone hot garbage…american idol or not. “you be doing that heavy breeving” he should never be the one to sing that song lyric JMO

B Mama

Remember he had a clothing line called P. Miller? Who actually ever purchased that ish? I always wondered who went to the store picked that ish up and said “yup… this one right here is for me!” That name isn’t even cool enough to be rocking

LMMFAO – yea i remember that crap…lol

yea son i got me that new p.miller ‘fit i’mma be pulling all the females…

yea doesn’t have the right ring to it…

idk what happened to Ruben but black folks come on with the weight business. being obese is flat-out dangerous, and if you have a thyroid problem like Oprah get it checked.

that’s my psa for the day.

* looks up at comment total*

*looks at clock*

damn I’m bored

^^ me too.

The problem with Ruben and all these other artists that arn’t doing well, is because they are marketing to young people who do not buy CD’s. They download them for free. The conptemparary listers buy CD’s. That is part of Clay Aikens appeal. He has a mass audience. Most of his fan bass is little old ladies. That may sound corny, but I think most artist would love his fan base along with all the money that come with it.

LOL @ 504…

@ hey

who is that in ur gravie??

Ruben just inked a deal with G-unit records.

@ lainy

“Unlike Clay who has a very big gay support group so he gets over word of mouth, the support is instant.”

Clay has *zero* support from the gay community. He’s buried further in the closet than Tyler Perry and everybody knows it. He sold records to deranged suburban housewives and their delusional teenage daughters. That was about it. Ever seen a picture of one of his fan groups? Nothing but middle-aged housewives.

They did support Reuben and he won the entire contest. Its a shame that Rueben would fail to show up at his concerts and promotional tour. How are you going to support him we he doesn’t even show up to his own shows. Clay didn’t miss one show and did all the promotional tours. I’m sure its racist that Fantasia album went busto as well. Its probably whiteys fault that she has missed over 30 percent of her own broadway play. I’m embarrassed to be black with characters like this. Why can’t we just show up to work. Like we all do.

my gravatar is me

he lookin like he doin that souja boy dance…

this pic is jus hilarious!! between that facial expression and his stomach suspended in air, i could just roll on the floor and die! LMAO!!!

Ruben received a Grammy nom in the year he came out. That means that the industry, his peers, wanted to give his talent and contribution to the music business its respect due. Now, he hasn’t been doin much lately but he has vocal chops and will find his niche he jus ain’t a superstar. Oh, well.

The American Idol thing can only take you so far.

Kelly Clarkson had Multi-plat singles and Album sales tons of industry accolades

Carrie Underwood is a country artist and is breaking sales records. Daughtry has the Album sales of the year and he didn’t even win.

The black artists haven’t fared as well because they’ve tried to maintain pop momentum and put out sub material that is beneath their talent i.e Fantasia”s first album and Rube’s whole career. People haven’t forgotten him he jus became forgettable too soon. Ruben, Lose Weight and pay for good material and sang the hell out of it. He can sell records which is what it all about.

People would be a LOT more supportive of Ruben if he actually made and effort and put in the work necessary to be a star. You can’t win a contest, make one song, barely tour and then fall off the map and be surprised when everyone forgets about you. I still love Ruben and it’s not too late, but he needs to get his behind in gear!

thats sad but he look like he lost weight

Hey

You are absolutely breath taking. Are you a model?

OMG! Is it gut fat that I see, caught in mid air collision with itself? That is so FUGGIN nasty@

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

lol he is kinda big but he look like he lost weight since american idol

OK OK…I kid.

it’s a morph of Halle B and Tyra B, but I am beautiful irl. just sayin’.

@ Hey

that’s funny because I could see that it was Halle and Tyra

Yes, he did lose weight… for a minute.

We support Clay more because America is so set on image. Ruben can sing they just never really gave him the right material and as an african american if he aint practically selling it himself it aint gonna sell. ————————————————-

You also got to deal with this- what stations and music shows are these guys going to?

How many white radio stations and music shows are there versus black ones? What if you’re a black artist that DOESN’T appeal to white folk? You won’t be on TRL or get played on white radio stations. And don’t be a black artist that black folk hate. You won’t get any airtime.

I don’t know of any black radio station in my city that played Ray J, but the white ones wore One Wish out. I didn’t hear any of Ruben’s music on any station.

And you’re right about marketing of music. Young folks aren’t buying it, they are downloading it. Unless it’s someone they really like -Bow Wow.

That’s what Ruben should do-go get Bow Wow, Omarion, Chris Brown and Weezy to be on his next cd.

Well, reason why Ruben isn’t doing so well and Clay is: CLAY WAS THE REAL WINNER OF AI 2-NOT RUBEN. Any of the producers will tell you Clay received 80 percent of the vote every week he was on. THe one phone line and two measly hours to vote just couldn’t handle all the millions of votes Clay received. His vote tally was/or would of been many millions MORE than Ruben. DOn’t you think Clay has proven that fact A Thousand Different Ways?? Very few people believe Ruben was the real winner that night. Didn’t take a rocket scientist to realize what happened. Also Ruben hasn’t really done enough to promote himself, anyway. Also, Ruben was a one-note singer. No stage presence at all and he had a hard time breathing while singing. Not an Idol-material performer at all. IDOL FOUND (Clay), GAME OVER!!!

Clay was asked to sing at the recent UNICEF Snowflake Ball. Because he is on his 4th Christmas Concert tour he asked Ruben to take his place. If not for Clay; Ruben would have several less appearances. Clay is a very loyal friend. Plus, Clay will be traveling to Mexico next week for UNICEF as an Ambassador!! After that; on to Broadway and a starring role (as Sir Robin) in SPAMALOT- 5 month run!!! Ruben…he is going to do a play, one night in different cities; and then PIPPIN’ somewhere (don’t think Broadway). Curious to see if Ruben is up to doing several shows a week??? Good luck to him.

In truth, Clay Aiken should have won, NOT Ruben’s fat ass. Who wants an “idol” that weighs 700lbs?

Ruben should have been the next Luther. He has the voice. But the people at J records only osught to kae a quick buck off of his Am.Idol win. and when they did not make the big bucks fast they drooped him. Maybe now,if he really wants to persue a music career he will get with a company that will work with him ,develop his image and give him the right kind of material to work with. he should sing love ballards like Luther did. Of course noone will ever take Luther’s palce but Ruben would be the next best person to fill the spot.

@ PIMP DADDY —- U R 2 FUNNY!

Reuben does need to lose some more weight maybe by hiring and paying a personal trainer, hire and pay some better writers, hire and pay a stylist, hire and pay a publicist AND find a better record company. But all in all, he did deserve to win the American Idol show. Maybe he should go into gospel or try writing his own songs. He needs to be more in charge. Hey! Nobody said that it would be easy……get it together Reubin and put down the sandwiches. If you want that life, then you need to do what needs to be done to maintain and sustain, not complain. We all still love you!

You can’t deny that the white boy worked it, and he didn’t have label support either in getting good stuff to release. But seems to have worked his ass off to be successful. I gots to give him props for that. He seems like a decent guy.

As to Ru’s weight being a hindrance? I would think so, health wise, and performance wise, but he’s never gonna be a slim dude, doesn’t need to be, but he should shape up.

Still think he’ll sign with a small label.

I just read, about 10 minutes ago, an article announcing a run of a Gospel play/musical Ruben and Robin Givens were to start in has been cancelled. Reason: poor ticket sales. I think Ruben should go into producing. He just may make a lucrative career out of it.

And to those on here who are resorting to the disgusting comments; why don’t you just grow up. There is absolutely no need for the crap you are spewing.

Rueben was a “no show” last night (12/19) at a Christmas program at a local, Black “mega church”. Based on the comments from church officials, he canceled at the last minute, so the church offered to give refunds to disappointed event attendees. Not many folks opted for the refund, but this does add another dimension to Reuben’s lack luster career. I purchased his first CD b/c I love his voice, so I wish him the best of luck regarding hie health and musical career, and hope that he finds fame with a smaller label that gill give him the material and support that he deserves.

I feel bad for him because he hasn’t been getting the promotion that he deserves. It’s like Hollywood did not embrace him because they wanted Clay to win. In fact, I hear more about Clay then I’ve ever heard about Reuben. Keep the prayer, Rueb.

No. It’s probably worse that most of Ruben’s fans probably bootlegged their copies of his CD(s) whereas Aiken’s fans are probably more likely to actually “buy (pay for)” his CD(s).

Plus, Ruben is a nice guy, but his songs are not that hot. Cute, maybe, but not hot.

What on earth does one have to do with the other? Ruben is a good singer, but not an entertaining performer. He has missed tons of appearances and sang songs on his CDs that did not appeal to the people who voted for him. He has had entire tours canceled. Aiken has averaged 2 tours a year for the 4 years since the show, just finishing #8. He has appeared on tons of TV shows, talk shows, benefits, charities, etc. He has stayed on the move constantly with his music, educational pursuits and philantrophy. He garners fans from all those areas. He is now even doing a 4th Unicef tour in less than 3 years. Sorry, the two have nothing in common other than a TV show. Aiken has worked extremely hard for his career. I hate to say I don’t know that Ruben has done the same.

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