The self proclaimed “First Lady of BMF” Tonesa Welch just landed a huge television deal to bring her life story to life on the small screen (tv).
While most of us are happy to see this happening for Toni, 50 Cent took time to throw shots at the Detroit d-girl turned motivational speaker / philanthropist / business woman via his IG page.
Toni recently stopped by Let’s Talk About It podcast show and the host asked her comments on what he had to say.
Chillle, 50 what is your deal and why are you coming for Toni?
At least her comeback was classy and straight forward. Toni took to her IG and spoke more on the situation behind her and BMF. She states that certain people are/were working behind the scenes to stop her from getting her story out which could result in lucrative business deals. The hashtag #LetToniEat popped up on social media in her support.
Memphis rapper Adolph ‘Young Dolph’ Thornton Jr. was truly one of the last real ones left. He was not only the CEO of his own very successful record label, Paper Route Empire, but he was also a family man and often times a mentor to troubled youth in his community.
Young Dolph, known as simply “Dolph” was shot & killed on November 17, 2021 while entering Makeda’s Cookies in his hometown of Memphis, TN. He was 36 years old.
Back in 2017, Dolph was shot in Hollywood and survived with non life threatening injuries. So far there is not a lot of official details as to who killed Dolph & more importantly — why. The internet is already talking and connecting his murder to long-standing beefs Dolph may have had with other Memphis rappers. The streets are such a dirty place, it’s really no telling what the motive behind this is. Sometimes pure hate and jealousy will do it.
I’m a firm believer that when you ‘make it big’ you leave your hometown — especially if you’re from small towns and/or poverty ridden areas aka “the hood”. We have seen time and time again where people make it out and they go back “home” to show love and they end up dead. Nipsey Hussle to give a recent example.
As someone who left my hometown over 20 years ago, I completely understand wanting to stay connected to your roots and give back, etc. — but do it discreetly and sparingly. I don’t recommend being too visible or trackable these days. Be extremely mindful of who you allow in your space as you begin to elevate. Dare I say it, but some friends and family must be left behind.
Sure crime happens any and everywhere, but it’s something extremely dangerous about the people you started with watching you become successful. It creates envy and envy is sometimes deadly.
What are your thoughts? Do you agree that people should leave their old stomping grounds for good once they make it out? Why or why not?
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