I’m going to write this assuming that we know what has been going on with
David Mays, Founder of the Source Magazine and Kim Osorio,
former Editor-In-Chief. If I make an “ass” out of myself by doing
so, then I’m (not) sorry.

W.T.F. (What The Fuck)?…is the first thing that comes to my mind with this
case. Either, I have a lack of understanding to what the hell was going on…or
I’m a “wise intelligent”. But, how did Osorio win, exactly?
Because I’m confused?

I mean, I do admit to not having followed this “Sexually Harassment”
complaint the moment it was filed; however, I have done my homework. One thing
that disturbs me the most, is when Brandi Hopper, of www.sohh.com tells me that
Osorio said, “This is a victory for women in Hip Hop.” Now, call
me an analytical, but…as a women…a young women at that…someone who grew
up with music and Hip Hop…someone who is inspired to be apart of this unpredictable
industry…I am not “in” Hip Hop…Hip Hop is in me, Kim. So, maybe
what you should have said is, ‘This is a victory for women in the entertainment
industry’.

Off top, I wasn’t feeling the vibe of Osorio; however, I don’t
know her, or what this case meant to her. But, what I do know…is that I became
very emotional behind this case, once I heard the verdict. I’ll tell you
something else that I do know…I do know that Mr. David Mays is a huge contributor
to the legacy. See, I probably lost some of you right there. For those of you
who don’t know, Mays started the Source with one sheet of paper. He was
the first to give genuine exposure and recognition to the underground with a
publication. He recognized the underdogs of Hip Hop.

Now, no one gives a fuck about Mays…and Mays helped start this whole shit.
Who the hell do you think paved the way for all these newer publication’s
that are out right now? As a writer, I don’t just write…I put heavy
thoughts behind my words…there’s passion behind my words…there’s
hope behind my words. I am getting so sick and tired of the fuckary! Call me
a bias, but I admire Dave; and anybody who is truly wanting to be involved in
this “entertainment” industry, as a writer, should admire him.

So many writer’s are scared to write what they really want to write.
So many people get into this business for all the wrong things. They wanna do
shit like, ‘meet the celebrities’. Then, they’ll get a taste
of what it’s like to be famous and want to take it to the extreme. Man…this
game is twisted.

Despite what anyone thinks-they know-about David Mays, I just want to say thank
you Dave, for giving real-Hip Hop the light. Mays had a plan to put out a Hip
Hop publication that recognized authentic Hip Hop. So he grind for many years
and gave the world a new perspective, through, the Source Magazine. Hell, Dave
has made it to “Hall of Fame” status…in my opinion.

What he has endured, I’m sure he has a lot going on in his mind. When
it comes to this case, there are still several things that I’ve been left
unsure about. First off, based on the research that I’ve done, I haven’t
read anything that states Osorio hurt, pain, or discomfort about having to work
in such a ‘disgusting, degrading, environment’ for 5 years. I mean,
I thought I would have come across more reports that expressed this side of
her. Also…it doesn’t really seem as if all of Mays’ claims were
deeply put into consideration. After all, he did say, under oath, that when
he had spoken to Osorio about the claim, her intentions were mainly based on
security. What did the jury do with that plea? Just ignored it? And what about
the days Osorio brought her daughter into work with her on the days she didn’t
have a babysitter? Question…what mother brings their child into a situation
that they themself are uncomfortable with? Just a question…

Granted people…I was not there [court] to witness body language, and hear
statements. And, I’ve only met David once, so I don’t know what
it’s like to know him on a daily basis. Furthermore, I certainly do not
know Kim Osorio or her “emotional”-background history at the Source.
But what I do know, is, I feel confident that Mays is not a guy who means any
body harm.

I am not convinced that Osorio’s intentions was for “justice to
prevail” itself. In fact, I feel as though she may have demolished a lot
of young ladies trying to come up in this industry. Not for nothing, but Hip
Hop is not Hip Hop for no reason. That’s why we’re always hearing
heads refer to Hip Hop as a culture…because that’s what it is. In Hip
Hop, we’re like one big dysfunctional family. Without knowing Osorio,
Mays, or the intensity of the case…I think Osorio took every thing too literal…and
I feel it was unnecessary. I may not know her personally, but for her to have
been working in this industry for some time, and at the Source for 5 years…how
can anyone convince me that this women is not already hip to how is goes down.

Sure, BET employee’s may not work in the type of environment that Osorio
worked-in, and complained about at the Source. But come on…don’t be
an extremist with the shit! Osorio already knew how if went down…she knew
for 5 years.

After the verdict came in and the trail was over, Kim Osorio told SOHH.com,
“I hope that people understand the significance of the verdict in this
case. I stood up against them and I encourage others to do the same.”

Sorry Ms. Osorio, but I don’t understand the “significance”
of the verdict in THIS case. I honestly feel that this case was tainted, and
the motives behind this case were impure.

As for David Mays and Raymond “Benzino” Scott…keep
your head up. Blessings.