Poet Rachel Wiley delivered an empowering poem during the 2013 National Poetry Slam, highlighting many of the stereotypes hidden behind her weight. Wiley opened her poem “10 Honest Thoughts On Being Loved By A Skinny Boy” with an introduction to her relationship with a thin man, leading into societies negative perception of her weight. The moving and powerful ending will make you give her a standing ovation right from home, hit the jump for the performance!
LMAO! James Franco Writes A Poem… About Himself For His Birthday!
Lmao! Talk about excitement! James Franco writes a poem about himself for his 35th birthday, which just recently passed. See what he had to say about himself below!
Beyonce Has A Birthday Message For The First Lady
Beyonce and the First Lady have a special relationship, going back to President Obama’s first run in 2008. They’ve since collaborated on Michelle’s fitness campaign and Bey has written one of her infamous letters to her in the past. For her birthday today, Bey took to her Instagram with a special message. See what she said in the gallery. Marisa Mendez
Tyrese Pens Father’s Day Poem
Tyrese is another celebrity that has written a piece to celebrate Father’s Day. Read his Father’s Day poem entitled “My Back” after the jump. Gernique N
Beyonce Releases Poem About Blue Ivy
Beyonce is showing love for her 5-month old daughter. Read the beautiful poem (sort of like an ode to Blue’s name) after the jump. Gernique N
More Blue Ivy Rumor Control: Jay-Z Dismisses The Rumor He’d Stop Using “B*tch” In Songs
As his wife’s team squashed the fake post-pregnancy interview Bey supposedly gave earlier today, Jay has now spoken out about the fake poem that went around the web, claiming to be by him and declaring he’d never use the B word again after the birth of his little mama. “That poem and story are fake,” Jay told NY Daily News. Now will these fake Blue Ivy stories stop circulating please! Marisa Mendez
