For the past two – three years or so, football star, REGGIE BUSH and reality star/celebutante, KIM KARDASHIAN have been linked romantically; publicly acknowledging and displaying their relationship.
As Reggie most recently covered ESSENCE MAGAZINE, meanwhile winning last night’s Superbowl Championship, it seems that Black Women, specifically, have shared a slew of negative, judgemental comments regarding his likeness and union with Kim. Black women somehow feel that Reggie is a ‘Trader’ to the Black community, as suggesting that he isnt worthy of gracing a Black magazine because of who he loves.
Reggie Bush is only 24 or 25 years old, based upon my knowledge. He is a young, successful athlete who for the most part remains distant from the glare of mainstream Hollywood antics and scandal. He appears to be a rather quiet and laid back athlete, who Im sure lets loose a little more behind closed doors. Meanwhile, alongside his on the field prowess, as well as the millions of dollars that come with it all, he has elected to spend this PART of his life with Kim Kardashian.
Kim Kardashian is a BEAUTIFUL young woman, hands down. Aside from her voluptuous body, flawless skin, healthy, flowing hair, demure personality and sophisticated sense of style, she’s also a savvy business woman who stems from a healthy and successful family. Kim brings her own means of livelihood and success to the table, unlike other women outside of the African American community who hook up with Black, Male stars and receive LESS THAN HALF of the criticism that Kim endures.
NO ONE criticized PEPPA in lieu of her VH1 reality series last week when she was dating an Asian man. In fact, the 90% Black, Female viewing audience goes off praising Peppa in various online forums for her decision to date outside of our race.
Somehow, it is my belief that very insecure women are INTIMIDATED by Kim. She doesn’t come across or appeal as the typical ‘Jump Off’ chic, who is riding some dude’s coattails for the associated Fame and Fortune. Kim has acquired her own means of success, and quite frankly needs NO MAN or HIS MONEY to upkeep her present lifestyle.
MANY will argue that Kim is just ’some slut who made a sex tape with R&B star, Ray J’…but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Kim and Ray J had been in a committed relationship for 3 years before that particular video was shot and then released in early 2007. She engaged in the same sexual acts with her man as MANY OTHER WOMEN of all ethnicities do with the men they love as well. Like many other couples, Kim allowed her man to film/photograph their sexual relations. Ray J then became even thirstier for fame and opted to release the video footage as to increase his celebrity status. While the executed plan worked in aiding his opportunities for mainstream exposure, it all damaged the unknown reputation of Kim.
Kim Kardashian is no porn star or whore. We have NEVER heard her name or seen her likeness associated with men who she was not KNOWN to be romantically involved with; exclusively.
Honestly, despite any excuses that other women come up with, I simply believe that a LARGE REASON as to why Kim is unaccepted, is because she’s a perfect 10. If she were just some scraggly, ol, regular ‘white girl’ with nothing to bring to the table, and nothing to really gaze upon physically, people wouldnt care to comment.
The reality is that NONE OF US honestly knows WHY certain people make the decision to date OUTSIDE of their race. Its a personal decision that everyone must make on their own accord.
We have NO IDEA how many Black Women Reggie Bush dated BEFORE meeting Kim Kardashian, as we have NO IDEA how many Black Women he will meet and date once he and Kim are no longer together.
Sometimes when we spend so MUCH time criticizing other people, its important to sit back and ask ourselves, WHAT ARE MY DEEP ROOTED ISSUES and/or INSECURITIES THAT MAKE IT SO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO SIMPLY ACCEPT HIM/HER?
Usher’s mother has been handling the business affairs related to Usher’s music career ever since the young star hit the scene in the middle of 1994. There were issues previously related to Usher’s marriage to former wife, Tameka Foster, BUT all seemed to be cozy once Usher was able to make amends and rekindle the broken business relationship with his mother.
