Let The Rumors Fly: Latavia Roberson Writing Tell All Book

Yet another has been celeb has decided to go away and make money off of their life via tell all books. Latavia Roberson, formerly of Destiny's Child is supposedly in the process of writing a tell all book (like every other out of work celeb).

I think this one just might do pretty good. Aside from Latavia not doing much lately, I think we all want to know what's really real with Papa Knowles and his micromanaging tactics and is Beyonce really as goody goody as she appears to be.

Hopefully won't hear about Latavia being found off in a ditch somewhere with no memory of nothin or her being paid off to keep hush hush... But we all know how Papa works! Only time will tell

Amil To Release Tell All Book

Seems everyone is up in arms about former Rocafella member Amil Whitehead, aka "Amil", releasing a tell all book about her time spent over at the Rocafella house. Most of you should remember her from the song she did with Jay-Z for the Rush Hour soundtrack "Can I Get A...". Since then, her vocals could be heard on Jay-Z's third album "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life". She released her debut album "A.M.I.L - All Money Is Legal" in 2000. That album didn't fare well in sales. Thus leading to the demise of her career on the Roc... but... not with a little bit back biting from Jay-Z regarding her weight gain. Amil gained weight because she wanted to have a baby and Jay-Z often would dis her on stage during many many shows for this reason. Damn shame! So I'm curious to hear her side of this whole thing. I highly doubt that Jay or Dame are scared about the release of this book.

Jackie-O Talks About Her Books and Beef

Miami rapper Jacki-O is a recognizable force among female rappers, especially since there aren't many in the industry as of late. But amazingly, this chick has sex appeal and charisma and often a trail of drama to go along with all of that.

Her second album, "Little Red Riding Hood", tackles some of those exact issues. Issues that have only made her a tougher emcee, which is why she has put the record label disputes and Foxy Brown altercations behind her. But she does talk about her newest venture, her tell-all book.

"I'm currently working on a book discussing the industry. I wouldn't say it's a tell-all, but in some ways it is," she says. "I don't hold nothing back in the book, I just tell the truth -- the way things are, things I've gone through, and refused to go through. Specifically, how the industry is male-dominated and tough on a female. I'm giving females that are coming in after me a heads-up."

Her story isn't without advice, though, especially for those aspiring female artists. While Jacki admits sex appeal is a part of the game, she warns not to give into pressure because there will be a lot of it. But, all the advice in the world won't prepare you because at the end of the day, it's gonna be a long, hard road.

"Sex appeal definitely plays a part in catching the eye of the fans, that's what the industry is based on for the most part, like who's the finest, who has the most jewelry -- it's very vain. Sometimes it can be a lot of pressure," she says. "The industry can be a bitch, there are a lot of things that play a part. The talent has to be there, if you ain't this bombshell. There are females who aren't talented, but they're pretty so they're able to get by. Then, there are some who aren't pretty, but they're talented, and they're able to get by. It's forever a struggle."

Jacki-O has endured all these same barriers before she was able to make it through the industry's red tape. Today, the rapper is not only promoting a new book, but also a new album. Little Red Riding Hood featured a more in-depth look at Jacki's life and career, as well as the sex-laden tracks for the late night tip. Also absent were beef-laced rhymes, which the rapper says she avoids like the plague despite some of the run-ins she's faced in the past.

"I try to stay away from the beef. Even when I came in the business, it wasn't originally a strategic marketing tool," Jacki explains. "Even when it was, I wasn't trying to get my name out there. I think that's wack, because your hard work and talent will see you through and get you out there. However when it came my way, it became a marketing tool. Beef kinda just came my way. However, it came, I embraced it, because it's all a part of hip hop, you know? It comes with the territory."

Through it all -- the beefs, the obstacles, label disputes, everything -- Jacki-O says that her inspiration is proving cynics wrong at the end of the day. "I like to see the look on their faces when they've tried everything to stop me and I endure and I continue. I love a challenge. That is my motivation."Miami rapper Jacki-O is a recognizable force among female hip-hop celebutantes as one who exemplifies sex appeal, charisma and depending on the circumstances -- controversy

Antonia Carter Penning Tell All Book About Life With Lil Wayne

Lil’ Wayne’s ex-wife is reportedly writing a book about her life with the New Orleans rapper. Antonia “Toya” Carter, who divorced Wayne in 2004 after a two-year marriage, announced her literary endeavor last week via her MySpace page.

While she did not offer many specifics on a title or proposed release date, Carter did request the public’s opinion on the topics she should cover. The 24-year-old, born Antonia Johnson, briefly made headlines a year ago, when she responded to a revealing interview with Vibe Magazine by her famous ex, with her own eye-opening account of their relationship and life together.

While Wayne’s cover interview with the magazine seemed to downplay the extent of their relationship, the former Mrs. Carter revealed that she and Weezy began their courtship in middle school and went on to be high school sweethearts.When she was 14, she became pregnant with their only child, now 9-year-old Reginae.

The two married on Valentine’s Day 2004, with the marriage existing somewhere between Lil’ Wayne’s more public relationships with R&B singer Nivea and rapper Trina.While Carter blamed Wayne’s infidelity for the dissolution of the marriage in early 2006, she told the magazine that they continue to maintain a strong friendship, and that the rapper has grown to become a “better father over the years.”

Not sure if I'm even contemplating buying this one! Naw, I'll pass!

Serena Next Up On The Memoirs List

Tennis star of the queen of all things bootylicious, Serena Williams is dishing in a memoir due out sometime next year.

The book will be released in 2009 by Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women’s tennis player.

“Serena Williams is one of the world’s most remarkable athletes,” Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. “We’ve watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old. Serena will give her memoir a strong motivational slant.”

Financial terms for the book, currently untitled, were not disclosed, although a publishing official with knowledge of the negotiations said bidding reached at least $1.3 million. The official, citing the confidentiality of the negotiations, declined to be identified.

Williams, 26, has won nine Grand Slam titles and, with sister Venus Williams, won a gold medal in women’s doubles at the recent Olympics in Beijing.

Mariah Carey Say's "Hell To Da Naw"!

Mariah Carey has reportedly launched an attack against her former record producer Damion "Damizza" Young, after he announced plans to publish a tell-all book about his “intense” relationship with the star.

Young has admitted he plans to share intimate details of the pair’s “four-year personal relationship” in his upcoming book, Guilty by Association, insisting the two “worked diligently to disguise from the world’s press.”

According to the New York Post, Carey’s lawyer Sonya Guardo has issued a letter to Young, citing his confidentiality agreement and advising him to steer clear of releasing private details about Carey in the book.

So what is Mariah scared about? Is there a skeleton or two that the world needs to know about you Mrs. Cannon?

Faith Caught Lil Kim Naked With Biggie?

Yes indeed... Faith Evans is telling it all. In what could undoubtedly be the longest running female feuds in Hip Hop history, the love triangle between legendary emcee Notorious B.I.G, his wife (Faith Evans), and his protege Lil Kim. But now Faith wants to give you her side of how everything went down. Faith speaks very openly in her new book "Keeping the Faith". Most notably, Evans writes the details of when she caught Lil Kim red-handed (and completely naked) in the bed of her husband. Evans writes:

"I don't know what got into my head. But I decided that I needed to know once and for all what Big was really trying to do. On that night before Christmas, I drove to Big's house on a mission to find out where I really stood.

The security guard at the gate just waved me in when I pulled up. It was Christmas Eve and she'd seen me come into the complex with the kids, so I guess she didn't think anything of it. I parked in the rear of Big's town house and walked up to the garage. It was locked. I hadn't been over to Big's house a whole lot but I did know that you jiggle the garage door a certain way and unlock it.

I got into the garage, where there was an elevator that would take me to both floors of Big's duplex. There I was, rocking a black skully cap and a heavy goose-down jacket, tiptoeing into the elevator and pressing the button to go up to the second floor, where his bedroom was located. I got to Big's bedroom door, turned the knob, and went inside. As soon as I saw a small lump next to Big's large frame, I flew into a rage, ran over to the side of the bed, and pulled back the covers. I grabbed some chick out of the bed and started beating her ass. At some point, the chick's wig came off in my hand; it was a short, cropped wig. I stopped throwing punches for a minute to get a good look at the chick I was beating up. It was Lil Kim. She was completely butt-naked, yelling as I pushed her around the room.

'So you not f***king her, right?' I screamed at Big. 'Yeah, you not messing with her anymore, right?'

When they heard all the commotion, Cease, D-Roc, and Gutter came running into the room. 'Oh sh**!" they yelled in unison. 'It's Faye! How the hell she get in here?'

Big sat up in bed and pointed at Kim, who was standing in a corner of the room, trying to cover her naked body with her hands while I was still yelling at Big. 'Yo, get her outta here,' Big said. They led Kim out of the room and she screamed and cursed the whole way.

It was absolutely crazy in that house. Kim was naked and being led somewhere to get dressed. I was still screaming on Big. Damion, Cease, and Gutter were laughing in amazement that I would be so bold. And Big looked like he was just too through with all of us. He sat up in bed shaking his head. Kim left the house and I stayed, talking to Big about why he couldn't be honest with me about her.

'I thought it was all about Tiffany?' I asked. 'You still messing with Kim, too?' Big had nothing to say.

I have to say I actually felt some pity for Kim. Big had a wife, and she settled for messing with him. Then he started dating Tiffany (rapper Charlie Baltimore) and Big had a wife and a mistress. And Kim still settled for being the other other woman. It seemed pretty sad to settle for that.

When I left a few hours later to get the kids, I noticed that Kim had taken my key to my Land Cruiser and scratched up my entire car, from the hood to the back bumper. Even though we ended up having sex that day, at that point I decided I was 100 percent through. I was not going to be a ride or die chick, always going to lengths to show Big how I felt. I was the mother of his child and his wife. But I was going to have to let go."

Yez'zir!!! I am definitely coppin this one! Source

Pepa Tells It Like It Is

Sandy "Pepa" Denton of 80's hit female rap group Salt-N-Pepa, is joining the ranks of celebrities releasing autobiographies.

Her book, Let's Talk About Pep, co-written with Karen Hunter, will be released by VH1 Books at the end of this month.Described as a tell-all, Pepa is supposed to offer an uncensored look at her life including her troubled childhood, surviving abuse, her first encounters with Cheryl "Salt" James and their ups and downs, her failed marriages and her escape from domestic abuse, and starring in reality shows like The Surreal Life and The Salt-N-Pepa Show."

Most of you know me as Pep, or Pepa, the fun-loving half of Salt-N-Pepa," she says. "I am the party girl, the one who is down for whatever. But behind the laughs and the smiles is a whole lot of pain."Queen Latifah penned the book's introduction and Missy Elliott closes it out with the epilogue. Other celebrities like LL Cool J, Martin Lawrence, and Spinderella, make cameos.

Diddy Is Clean Shaven!

The hip hop God (and I use that very loosely) tells the Daily Mail, that he feels it's necessary to keep it nice-n-smooth dooown there! "I wax as well," he told the Daily Mail, supposedly. "Men owe it to women to make sure they are well-groomed." Ew ewww ewwww... I don't want a man that's clean shaved down there! Thats only for women to do. Yeah, he's showing major tendencies right here!