To: Calvin Godfery of the Miami New Times
From: Honest Truth of 24hourhiphop.com
Subject: The Big Chuck Show

Wow Calvin! What a story you did on the Prince! Never mind giving the next
man credit, where credit is due…guess it’s much cooler to be a hater!
I too went to a taping of the Big Chuck Show, and ironically, I didn’t
perceive the things you observed to be true. It’s apparent that you have
NOT a clue of those who are working hard to turn nothing into something.

As a fellow journalist, I can appreciate your view point on things, but YOU,
as a writer for the Miami Times, should be much more appreciative of the new
exciting projects happening in Miami; especially when you come across a young
man who is motivated enough to invest in himself. Although your story perpetrated
that you put a lot of thought behind your words, truthfully it read to be extremely
thoughtless. It was indeed a very disappointing piece.

It would be common to believe that there may have been some sort of hidden
racism going on, but to believe that would probably be to satisfying for you.
I’ve concluded that your perception of this coverage certifies stupidity.

Furthermore, I’m a bit puzzled on how you obviously couldn’t find
anything positive about your view of the taping to implement in your piece.
Calvin, whose idea was it for you to report this venue? For future reference,
you may want to consider covering events that suite your immature way of thinking.
This particular assignment was well out of your league.

RUMOR OF THE MONTH

Okay, so what’s this I hear about Cam’ron having
AIDS? 50 Cent is heard talking about the rapper having the
virus on one of his latest dis records. Supposedly, this struck a nerve with
a “popular video model” that has engaged in sexual activity with
Cam’ron. She supposedly wrote this letter and sent it to certain media
outlets to get to the bottom of 50 Cent’s claim. Remember you guys, THIS
IS JUST A RUMOR!

This is [NAME REDACTED] and I have a favor to ask you. I know that you
guys are good at finding things out, so can you please find out if Cam’ron really
has AIDS. I know that 50’s going around saying that and I really need to know
if it’s true or not.

Real talk, I got with Cam a couple of months ago and we didn’t use a condom.
I know its stupid, but I’ve known him for a while and didn’t think it would
be a problem.

Anyway, I already got myself checked and I’m negative. But the doctor told
me that it could take up to 6 months to show up on an exam – and I’m going crazy.
This is really the scariest thing that has ever happened to me.

So please try and find out the truth for me. If you do, I’ll give you inside
info on all the rappers (and I know all kings of things).

BTW. I spoke with your editor Fred at a party and he promised me that you
guys never reveal your sources. So if you decide to do a story, please make
sure my name is kept out of it.

Written by: Karima Latifah