Rihanna in tax trouble with the IRS
Troubled singer Rihanna, 24, is in BIG trouble with the IRS after failing to pay taxes on “tens of millions” of dollars in revenue she earned as a multi-platinum singer from 2008-2010.
This news comes just one week after singer Lauryn Hill pleaded guilty to tax evasion. Hill faces prison time for failing to file her tax returns.
But Rihanna’s problems are more complex, according to a report in the NY Post today.
Court papers show Rihanna is “undergoing a costly audit by the IRS over her returns from 2008 through 2010.” And that the audit is a “direct result” of negligence by the Berdon accounting firm — which Rihanna fired in 2010.
From the NY Post:
The Manhattan federal court filing also alleges that Berdon — which Rihanna fired in 2010 — defrauded her and her Tourihanna company out of untold “tens of millions of dollars in lost revenues and profits,” by hiding the true state of her finances while charging “exorbitant and excessive” commissions that exceeded her own income.
For example, she says the firm made millions from her 2009 “Last Girl on Earth” tour, even though its “gross mismanagement” caused her to lose a bundle.
Rihanna also blames the firm for her disastrous purchase of a $6.9 million Beverly Hills mansion in 2009, saying since-retired Berdon accountant Michael Mitnick told her it “would be a good investment,” while failing “to explain the true nature of her financial situation at that time.”
It is typical of narcissists to blame others for their misfortunes rather than accept responsibility for their own poor judgment.
There is no excuse for not knowing whether your taxes have been filed.
Thanks to loyal reader Ernest O. for the tip!
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Uh oh
So is everyone forgetting that Uncle Sam needs his cut? Must be nice bc if lil ole me in the middle class bracket forget to pay chiiitttttt.
Her and Lauryn should share a cell
Check out CB chain she has on her neck
Vogue just voter her “Woman Of The Year”
*voted
oh well…all rich folk fugg around with the IRS…ion care
@Mother Jefferson..that pic slays me because it proves so many points
Bootcampgirl says:
Vogue just voter her “Woman Of The Year”
THAT BANANA PUDDING DID ME IN.. BISH IS ESSTRA ESSLEEPY!!
Your right Auntie accountability
Hell atleast Lauren didnt blame anyone
Another one bites the dust. Hope she gets it together.
hey Lakes
I had Qdobo…im ready to pass thee fugg out too lol *pats tummy*
Wowzers…
HIP HOP TAX POLICE BE ON IT!!!!!
now they got Rhi Rhi in cross hairs…
YMCMB better get their accountants in check as They may be next…
Who cares pay your bill and move on
Ho’boygahhhhhh *picks u up and spins in a circle* hi hawt stuff
thank the Lord i didn’t owe taxes this year
ladies @
Xena68 says:
Who cares pay your bill and move on
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Yep
ACE DID U FORGET TO PUSH SEND OR WHAT?
#FATGREEDYBISH
HIS GIRL WHY AM I THINKING ABOUT TRES LECHES CAKE THO!
@Xena ur pic just made me think about that Unsung I just watched yesterday.. Angela Bofill’s epi was almost as fuggin boring as Freddie Jackson’s…the most entertaining part was when they showed her and Phyliss on stage…geez what a snoozefest…
Get it 2gether Lakes!
i cant eat nada else *shakes head*
Frenchieeee
<–like the french do. rawr 
There is no excuse for not knowing whether your taxes have been filed.
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Daymn sure ain’t the IRS don’t play they gone get theirs pls believe me
Bad Influence says:
Ho’boygahhhhhh *picks u up and spins in a circle* hi hawt stuff
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Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
How’d ya know I like that
#thetiltawhirlismyalltimefavoriteride #youcare
GOT to be moe careful!
Ace says:
YMCMB better get their accountants in check as They may be next…
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Chile I know half of them niccas dont pay no taxes
tres leche beschocooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I know these celebrities have someone to handle this business for them but they really should start making this a priority on the list of things taken care of instead of insulting people on Twitter.
HIS I CANT EVEN TYPE FAST THATS HOW FUKN FULL I AM..
HOW WAS THE 4TH THO.. MAY I SAY THAT THAT PIC OF U IN THE LAKE WAS NIIICE.. BUT MY ATTENTION WHEN SKRAIT FOR THE 
WHY MUST I BE SO NAAWWSTI! 
FRENCH LETS SHARE A SLICE **ENUFF FOR 3** IN ABOUT TWO HOURS
Bad Influence says:
@Mother Jefferson..that pic slays me because it proves so many points
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Where’s HONY???
if you are lurking i’m coming to FL next wknd 
@Lakes cause u fresh thats why
@GA, oh are those shoes 4 me bew? *sticks foot out*
heyyyy Fay!!!!
and yes @Ho’boygah, i do care lmfao
@LAKES “share”
what is that?
@ Bad Influence Phyllis was a force to be reckoned with but she let her demons take her under so sad.
@FAY
hola
I understand Jennifer’s old knot headed husband “Eric” has a love-child. An the love-child is with a woman, who claims she only makes $300 a week, babysitting.
Also, Jennifer is now dating Al Reynolds…did she get the memo?
The Manhattan federal court filing also alleges that Berdon — which Rihanna fired in 2010 — defrauded her and her Tourihanna company out of untold “tens of millions of dollars in lost revenues and profits,” by hiding the true state of her finances while charging “exorbitant and excessive” commissions that exceeded her own income.
For example, she says the firm made millions from her 2009 “Last Girl on Earth” tour, even though its “gross mismanagement” caused her to lose a bundle.
Rihanna also blames the firm for her disastrous purchase of a $6.9 million Beverly Hills mansion in 2009, saying since-retired Berdon accountant Michael Mitnick told her it “would be a good investment,” while failing “to explain the true nature of her financial situation at that time.”
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They are crazy as hell!!! Even if I wasnt a CPA I would still learn how to manage my own shyt. Taxes are not even difficult even if u are a millionaire. Aint no way in hell I would let someone oversee my shyt and be that damn clueless
HIS
what shakin? 
FRENCH
JUST AS GREEDY AS ME **HANDS U TWO SLICE** ENJOY!
I CANT HELP IT WHEN U LOOKS ALL GUUD AND SHAIT!!
HIS
saw TED this past wknd
pretty funny certain parts where eh but funny as hell….
*files THIS under rich folks problems*
What’s the topic? Somebody give one of those “Would you rather? type questions”
wow
**lays in the middle of the room with belly out** SOMEBODY RUB MY BELLY I FULLZ!! **LADY LIKE BURP**
Not errbody has a MANAGER as good as yours Ty
*licks hand*
Frenchie!
sup bonita?
steph L says:
Also, Jennifer is now dating Al Reynolds…did she get the memo?
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sucks to be her right Now,:shrug: oh well pay the piper andKeep it Moving
thank the Lord tomorrow is friday,This day off in between i whacked
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French KI$$E$ says:
i’m coming to FL next wknd
where you Going?
jeniefrumdabloc says:
steph L says:
Also, Jennifer is now dating Al Reynolds…did she get the memo?
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They are trying to get a reality show deal out of it. #botharethirsty
Frenchie
omg im here til 7:30
i wanna goooooooo home
thank gawd im off this weekend…anyhoo back to work I go.
I may pop back in but i WILL be lurking..so behave hussies
lol
*hovering over Laker in middle of the damn floor*
**HARD BREATHING** CAN U DROP ME A DIET COKE THO! **PASSES OUT**
yallcrazy says:
jeniefrumdabloc says:
steph L says:
Also, Jennifer is now dating Al Reynolds…did she get the memo?
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They are trying to get a reality show deal out of it. #botharethirsty
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Both are
What’s the topic? Somebody give one of those “Would you rather? type questions”
would u rather have a fat face & regular body, or a regular body & a fat face?
hussies
HEEHEE THIS SOUNDS SO NAWWTY!
See you later Bad
FAYL
I HAVE NO CHOICE I HAVE A FAT FACE 
Hey Ya’ll You left me hanging last week for the
race..
My poor piggy Pooted out
I gave em to the neighbor to make bacon with
@ Yall…. they are crazy. If I had “tens of millions of dollars” good luck getting it from me. Damn sure not going to slip up and let u walk off with it
So the knot has a baby momma huh. I wonder is that why he stopped paying on Jenn’s Bentley
Is she going to move back in with ol girl since she without a car agane 
Not touching that Al comment
Yall know he doesnt like women. Maybe women clothing…….
*on “hussie” patrol*
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would u rather have a fat face & regular body, or a regular body & a fat face?
I choose (c)
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Watch your head Laker, I’m parachuting a Regular Coke!
#dietproductsarenogood #sorry #phenalanalyn(sp)isinalldietshatt
My care \_/ is still empty..
The music industry has some SAD news: Soulja Boy is working on a new album.
I don’t want a fat face or body
Kei_lyme says:
My care \_/ is still empty..
The music industry has some SAD news: Soulja Boy is working on a new album.
Fayla aka IWhipIt..WhipItRealGood:) says:
What’s the topic? Somebody give one of those “Would you rather? type questions”
would u rather have a fat face & regular body, or a regular body & a fat face?
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I want to use a life line and phone a friend
I answered that question and still didn’t notice
Kei_lyme says:
My care \_/ is still empty..
The music industry has some SAD news: Soulja Boy is working on a new album.
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Kei_lyme says:
My care \_/ is still empty..
The music industry has some SAD news: Soulja Boy is working on a new album.
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No worries hun, no one will hear it
Ty, the question is the same.
*jumps up and down* I got it! Neither!
When I get home I going to cook me some homemade hamburgers and Homemade frenchfries
Hungry 
Oh and plus I have no comment about Ms. RiRi because I am helping someone file their taxes for 2009, 2010, and 2011. I don’t even know how this is possible.
I would talk mad junk if i didn’t have to file quartely taxes
did i tell ya i lost my virginity this past wknd also
HEY ROSES Question…
A very close fmaily friend that i havent seen in almost 10yrs passed away..I wanted to send something to the family directly is it improper to send the edible arrngements or Do i send flowers to the funeral home?
Flowers are So Morbid I know its a Funeral but…
it ain’t time to go yet?! damn
Natasha38 says:
His & Luvn
I don’t want a fat face or body
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Me either
I would send flowers OR ask the family if he had a favorite charity that you could donate on his behalf
Oh and plus I have no comment about Ms. RiRi because I am helping someone file their taxes for 2009, 2010, and 2011.
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Doesnt surprise me i used to work with someone that hadnt filed taxes in 05 – 06 – 07 -08 -09 -10 and still isnt up to date w/60K lien onher home.My question is..How is it possible that her child can get Full grants and scholarships for College????
Twin, do you see Frenchie up there?!
candibfly says:
it ain’t time to go yet?! damn
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I am sitting over here thinking the same thing! Why is this day dragging arse?
Ya’ll that is a good idea as far as the charity goes but he was a rough neck soooo….yeah
I guess i’ll do the flowers.
YSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
luVn_liFe… says:
HEY ROSES Question…
A very close fmaily friend that i havent seen in almost 10yrs passed away..I wanted to send something to the family directly is it improper to send the edible arrngements or Do i send flowers to the funeral home?
Flowers are So Morbid I know its a Funeral but…
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I always send flowers to the funeral home
yallcrazy says:
French KI$$E$ says:
did i tell ya i lost my virginity this past wknd also
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*sniggles* i see her twin
frenchie how was it?
u walkin funny?
@Luv
Well then pick a youth charity and donate IMO because that money would do some good & the family might be touched by the thought of their loved one having a donation made in his name.
#justathought
@msdiva
girl iono
i’m still mad that i didn’t know we could work from home today (aka chill, sleep, and sit by the pool)
candibfly says:
*sniggles* i see her twin
frenchie how was it?
u walkin funny?
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Did hurt when you “used it”?
Ty says:
Fayla aka IWhipIt..WhipItRealGood:) says:
What’s the topic? Somebody give one of those “Would you rather? type questions”
would u rather have a fat face & regular body, or a regular body & a fat face?
______________
I want to use a life line and phone a friend
@ Frenchie…do tell
U didnt try to get on top did u?
Fay, now you gotta give us a nastee one
MsDivaRo says:
candibfly says:
it ain’t time to go yet?! damn
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I am sitting over here thinking the same thing! Why is this day dragging arse?
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Ya’ll don’t leave at 4??? I gotta do 12 hours 7-7
U didnt try to get on top did u?
SHe’d better had
:poopcorn: *and waits*
candibfly says:
@msdiva
girl iono i’m still mad that i didn’t know we could work from home today (aka chill, sleep, and sit by the pool)
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You must telework! My Momma been off since Friday was off Mon-Wed and is at home today teleworking and off tomorrow. I needs me a gubment job for realz! She prolly kicked back in her recliner on facebook.
@YALL
You yelled?
@donte i leave at 4:30 but i’m bout to sneak out at 4:15 #rebel
yallcrazy says:
but i wanted to do something diffrent and special.
@Luv
Well then pick a youth charity and donate IMO because that money would do some good & the family might be touched by the thought of their loved one having a donation made in his name. #justathought
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I like the thought alot,his faily has strong ties to the church he didnt,I will notbe attending the viewing/funeral
jeniefrumdabloc that is the eaiest but as I said im trying to figure out something special/diffrent
FuturedocDonte says:
MsDivaRo says:
candibfly says:
it ain’t time to go yet?! damn
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I am sitting over here thinking the same thing! Why is this day dragging arse?
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We don’t feel sorry for yew! 
THAT’S why you’ve got that ole fancy smancy name 
Ya’ll don’t leave at 4??? I gotta do 12 hours 7-7
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frenchie did u try froggy style?
<— doesn't really know what that is but it sounds fun
YSoSrs says:
@YALL
You yelled?
Just (thought about you) wanted to give you this
#tisall 
FuturedocDonte says:
MsDivaRo says:
candibfly says:
it ain’t time to go yet?! damn
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I am sitting over here thinking the same thing! Why is this day dragging arse?
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Ya’ll don’t leave at 4??? I gotta do 12 hours 7-7
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Im here until 5!
Good morning
I am sooooooooo sleepy
@candibfly
Do you work for the good gubment? Cuz I didn’t know either…
OHoey
@Luv
Maybe they have a church program or something that could use the money. IJS because I know them flowers cost a grip and the money could be used helping others.
Let us know what ever you decide
@natasha i do. i did telework on mon and tue. i was thinkin surely we gotta go back today. i shoulda checked anyway. i’m following them on twitter now so i won’t miss a thing!
luVn_liFe… says:
Natasha38 says
Oh and plus I have no comment about Ms. RiRi because I am helping someone file their taxes for 2009, 2010, and 2011.
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Doesnt surprise me i used to work with someone that hadnt filed taxes in 05 – 06 – 07 -08 -09 -10 and still isnt up to date w/60K lien onher home.My question is..How is it possible that her child can get Full grants and scholarships for College????
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See these the people I need to be talking to
yallcrazy says:
:poopcorn:
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Ive had tax troubles before. It happens. Luckily Rih has the money to see through it. I on the other hand had to put my baby on the streets
Poor yallcray,,,It took her 6months to earn the 85 bucks I was in debted to uncle Sam 
Apparently chubby chasers only exist online 
Honey
I was hacked and someone fonted
wrong, BUT it wasn’t me 
<–real fast.
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& I know you seen it Meanie
candibfly says:
@donte i leave at 4:30 but i’m bout to sneak out at 4:15 #rebel
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How are you fussin and u get off in 30 mins
I’m good though. They lock the office where I work at 5 ((but nobody knows 
so i was at the pool yesterday. and saw the most beautiful man with beautiful teeth. i know he wanted to make out with me but his daughter was there (look a girl can dream can’t she)
anywho, i got a nice lil tan, but everybody is actin like they can’t tell
CandiB
<<<< my Skype password cause I always forget it
@candibfly
I do too and our computers have been down since this big storm… so we come here to look at one another… I updated my information in our alert system, so I will know better in the future as well
i’m following them on twitter now so i won’t miss a thing!
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Mr. Piggy #oinkoinkmuthaphukcer 
*acts like I’mma hit you, but then swoops down with a
*
Hi Ty
Im diggin your new hairdo 
Normally blonde is not a good look on us Blk folks…But youre wearing it well. Altho…the lighter color tends to accentuate your chin hairs,,,Maybe you could dye those too 
@natasha we need to do better. we coulda been chillin u hear me?! at least i have tomorrow off…but i can’t go anywhere bc i’m afraid i’ll spend money…which i don’t have til we get paid sat
lawd life ain’t been no crystal stair
OHoney i ain’t never on Skype, then we I am…well u saw how skype was hatin the other day. Can’t stand to see a caramel sista shine yo!
<——still trying to figure out Twitter!
What we talm bout
OHoney!
YALL
would u rather have a man who provided everything u looked for in a man, but his sex sucked. like SUCKED! ALWAYS!!
OR
would u rather have a man that didnt provide worth a damn, didnt treat u the best, but gave u the BEST sex u’ve ever had in ur whole ENTIRE life hands down, NO competition?
candibfly says:
yea you should stay off the Skype 
OHoney i ain’t never on Skype, then when I am…well u saw how skype was hatin the other day. Can’t stand to see a
caramelalbino sista shine yo!______________________________________________________
Yes, I know, you had such a hard time getting your camera to work *giggles* then when you finally figured it out you was all in my house asking what kinda curtains I had
yallcrazy: IJS because I know them flowers cost a grip and the money could be used helping others.
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See thats exactly my Point.Im looking at arrangements on line and they start at $149 and up,They Shole is Purrtty Though
I got a call into someone now thats going to get in touch w/The fam and ask.
Cause if they could use the $$$ or would rather see it go to something else ohr than flowers,i’d rather do that
jeniefrumdabloc says:
What we talm bout
1) Frenchie lost her virginity (agane)
2)Twin is ready to go yo!
3)MsDiva can not Twot worth a ish
4)Brenden & Rhi are gonna share an IRS cell
#tisall
“BISH DONT FAWK AROUND AND GET FEDERLINE AROUND ME!”
Fayla aka IWhipIt..WhipItRealGood:) says:
would u rather have a man who provided everything u looked for in a man, but his sex sucked. like SUCKED! ALWAYS!!
Hmmmm…Imma go with A. Cuzz a man who sucks in bed, but covers my portion of the rent that section8 dont pay is much more important than some good ****,,,Chile thats what dildos are for…And plunger handles 
OR
would u rather have a man that didnt provide worth a damn, didnt treat u the best, but gave u the BEST sex u’ve ever had in ur whole ENTIRE life hands down, NO competition?
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Anywa…Hey Faye
What would you chose 
why OHoney on here lyin yo?!
i recall ur cam ain’t even come on til 25 min into the convo
would u rather have a man who provided everything u looked for in a man, but his sex sucked. like SUCKED! ALWAYS!!
OR
would u rather have a man that didnt provide worth a damn, didnt treat u the best, but gave u the BEST sex u’ve ever had in ur whole ENTIRE life hands down, NO competition?
I pick SEX that SUCKED for $500 Alex
If he’s a good man, we can work out the sex part (well I’ll work it out on my end) 
djm
Brenden’ 2: Electric Boogaloo says:
Hi Ty Im diggin your new hairdo Normally blonde is not a good look on us Blk folks…But youre wearing it well. Altho…the lighter color tends to accentuate your chin hairs,,,Maybe you could dye those too
See how its matching my lavender contacts from the beauty supply and these remi lashes *bats eyes* where u been Ize missed u 
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Yes Hunty I am working this
See thats exactly my Point.Im looking at arrangements on line and they start at $149 and up
^^Keep looking. Ive sent a nice arrangement that was about 89.
it was the lighting
i meannnnnnnnnnnnnn right now the flesh is tellin me best sex, but then rationality kicks in and says pick the sex sucked but he’s a good man *sigh*
Natasha38 See these the people I need to be talking to … For what for???
I couldnt sleep not filing taxes that long
Brenden’ 2: Electric Boogaloo says
^^Keep looking. Ive sent a nice arrangement that was about 89
Yeah,Im trying to Figure it out now
I pick SEX that SUCKED for $500 Alex If he’s a good man, we can work out the sex part (well I’ll work it out on my end)
^^^Okaaaaaay. Its like,,,Who iz people built like u n me to judge somebody elses sex? Chile,,,Yo big ass cant even get into the doggy style position without breaking a heavy sweat. And lots not talk about the time I tried to put yo legs behind yo ears,,,I was scrubbing skid marks out the sheets for weeks thereafter
*jumps up and down* ” A” Fay…thats my final answer. U can teach and old dog new tricks but I am not teachng yo azz how to be a man and provide
And plunger handles
THAT explains y i my chit kept coming up missing errytime u came by
and u KNOW good & damn well after YEW visit, i NEEDS my damn terrlit plunged! 
ANYway..imma got with option A. imma cheat, but yeah option A
Yes Hunty I am working this See how its matching my lavender contacts from the beauty supply and these remi lashes *bats eyes* where u been Ize missed u
^^I been here shuga
You know my posting slows down rounst the 1st of the month,,,A bish card gets loaded and I goes awwwwwf Hunty,,,,Awwwwwf 
i NEEDS my damn terrlit plunged!
^^^Terrlit?
NYway..imma got with option A. imma cheat, but yeah option A
candibfly says:
it was the lighting
i meannnnnnnnnnnnnn right now the flesh is tellin me best sex, but then rationality kicks in and says pick the sex sucked but he’s a good man
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Plus u can always pull out your battery opperated friend when he goes to sleep for the lacking areas
#food4thought
MsDiva can not Twot worth a ish
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Just
If you want to be able to afford to frolic around spending money with your head in the clouds, you have to also invest time in understanding and being capable of managing your own money.
The minute my net worth got into the inconceivable numbers, I’d be enrolling in a tax course (H&R block is cheap!), and becoming a Quicken SME.