YoYo: Don't Try To Play Me Out

Happy Tuesday,

I want to thank everyone who has checked in. I am a believer in what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I titled my introduction to this blog Who Am I because I wanted to stress the point that I am more than just a hip hop artist.

When I started out and still today, it was evident that this was a man's world. Making the transition into businesses outside of hip hop is not an easy transition, especially for a female.

This is why I'm so excited about all of the accomplishments Queen Latifah has made.

I've read all of your comments and noticed that someone wanted to know "Who was Yo Yo to write a Black Music Month blog?" and "What did Yo Yo have to say?" I didn't take offense. I can take a punch, even fall down.

But guess what? I'm going to get back up.I'm looking at the presidential campaign and am proud, watching democratic party nominee Barack Obama. You hear me. Democratic Party Nominee.

He got this.

I'm thinking about how dominant hip hop has been and the influence it has on American culture. How it has influenced the language and style of dress. But look at Barack. He's another young Black man who is having an impact on the country without putting an emphasis on the bling.

Without his pants sagging.

And he connected with the young voters. He has brought first time voters under 35 to the
polls. We have a face that speaks the language that the young majority understands.

When I speak about making a transition during Black Music Month, go ahead and ask who I am.

When I speak about all of these things, I am talking about politics. It's obvious that I am an Obama supporter.

You have to consider that for all of those who felt their only options for success were to be an entertainer or athlete, now they have Obama to look at. Their aspirations can transcend entertainment.

Obama is great to watch because his plight has been hard.

He is a Black man showing the world that he's not afraid to protect and respect his black woman.

Remember when the media was attacking his wife Michelle for saying that for the first time she was proud of her country?

Remember how he stood up and told the press not to drag his wife into this? I was happy too when Jay-Z and Beyonce finally got married. But can you see the message Obama is sending?

He's representing Chicago. He comes under the spiritual guidance of Reverend Jeremiah Wright.

Wright came after Obama hard. He tried to knock Obama out of the race.

And even though his controversial viewpoints hurt Obama's campaign, it didn't stop him from getting the
nomination.

Really, it doesn't bother me when people don't see where I'm going because I'm fine knowing that I know my destiny. I know how much it takes to succeed as a woman. So when you ask, 'How dare Yo Yo have the
audacity to speak,' it only shows a lack of respect for the history of hip-hop.

Call me a one hit wonder.

Say you only remember the 'Black Pearl' album.

But I have helped pave the way. I have used my status to help draw crowds for politicians. I have used my experience to teach kids from my amateur how to write lyrics, and I've been blessed to get a second wind
whether it's via 'Miss Rap Supreme,' being a radio personality or co-founding the Let Your Light Shine Youth Foundation with MC Lyte.

I'm a young entrepreneur on a mission.

I'm always politicin', ass kickin' and regulating game and willing to use my status to help promote others.

Call it Chapter 2 of my Supreme Journey, and I'm rolling fearless.

Thanks for joining me and I enjoy reading your comments.

Please keep them coming.