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Monday 15 April 2013

Rapper M.I picked as X Factor Africa judge. Toolz as presenter

It hasn't been officially announced...but I got the exclusive gist from inside sources. M.I was picked as a judge of the singing reality TV show over the likes of 2face Idibia, Sammy Okposo, Dare Art Alade, Obi Asika, Don Jazzy, Bantu, eLDee, and Cobhams who were all approached and negotiated.

Beat FM On-Air-Personality Toolz was picked as the Glo X Factor presenter over Michelle Dede, Mo Abebe, Isio Wanogho, Matilda Obaseki, Ebuka Obi Uchendu and Femi Branch.

The other judge joining M.I is Ghanaian rapper, Reggie Rockstone. The last judge being talked to is the elegant stallion herself, Onyeka Onwenu...but nothing has been confirmed. Will keep you guys updated. Remember, you read this here first! :-)
at 4/15/2013 01:34:00 pm

90 comments:

  1. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 13:37

    I pray dis would make a difference in all these reality music shows cos I'm tired of them. Kudos 2 MI n Toolz.

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    1. Omaa...15 April 2013 at 14:02

      Yeah, dey neva use succesful artists for these reality shows! I'm glad dey chose m.I, hope d oda judges will b jst as talented!

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    2. ↭PRINCE JOBLESS↭15 April 2013 at 14:14

      Still gonna flop harder than the Mayan's prediction!

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    3. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:18

      I HOPE IT WOULD BE AS INTERESTING AS THE AMERICAN AND BRITAIN VERSION.YEAH I THINK MI IS A VERY TALENTED DUDE.THOSE CLOSE TO HIM SAY HE HAS VAST KNOWLEGDE OF WHAT ENTERTAINMENT IS.THE NAMES TUFACE,DARE ART,DONJAZZY ETC HAS BN OVER BEATEN.OTHER GOOD ARTISTS SHOULD BE GIVEN THE CHANCE TO HANDLE IMPORTANT PROJECTS TOO.BESIDES THERE ARE SOME WHO ARE VERY GOOD @ SINGING ONLY,SOME MANAGING ONLY AND SOME ORGANISING GREAT SHOWS ONLY.MI AND TOOLZ ARE PERFECT PICKS.SHE IS GOOD @ PRESENTING.#LETS WATCH OUT#

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    4. Duke Emeka15 April 2013 at 14:25

      Good choices, and they should be original.

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    5. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 17:50

      Nigeria with copy copy

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  2. Unknown15 April 2013 at 13:38

    Nice 1.........

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  3. Tolu15 April 2013 at 13:38

    Yippie!
    Gud 4 dm..

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    1. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 15:13

      Yeeeeeey can't wait to hear dat MI's voice analyzing abeg.bazzzzzzzzzz!heheheheheeee.Linda mk ur person 6baba go dubai look for job nawwwww.since dat na him destination naw.post dis o

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  4. JustPorsh15 April 2013 at 13:40

    M.I holding an almst finished apple.loll
    Toolz looks absolutely gorgeous in this leather abi wetlook dress. Love!

    http://justporsh.blogspot.com

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  5. James15 April 2013 at 13:44

    Toolz is quite sexy.

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  6. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★15 April 2013 at 13:44

    Nice choice for M.I to be picked over the likes of 2face, eLDee et al...He towers above them all in every aspect musically I must say. Nick pick for Toolz too, she would add flavour to eyes of watchers of the programme with that foxy body of hers, Hehe!

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    1. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:33

      Woooooow prince charming u sure make sense on this one.I am a fan of d x-factor hit.If d gist is true as Linda reported,then MI is so on point.2face is not a good judge at all.I hv watched him on MTN's project fame,he appeared as a guest jugde some couple of times.He hesitates a lot,don't get d right statemnts for d contestants and seemed lost thruout.Guess rhyming words on mic and doing d ladies is wat he is best at.Then for Dare Art,hosting will be a better role 4 him.Don jazzy,hmmmmmmm handling a superstar is wat he does best,not judging new talents.MI and Toolz r just on point 4 dis.wish dem all d best.

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  7. Gozzy15 April 2013 at 13:48

    Toolz doznt look bad at all.Linda,lol @ ur first statement.

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  8. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 13:51

    I love toolz body. MI is what u call a real
    Star with class. Good choices

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  9. @jaylicioussss15 April 2013 at 13:53

    Well I wud hav preferred cobhams but I'm ok with m.I... Wow toolz looks nice,chai m.I is so happy eating dat apple..

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  10. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 13:53

    I PRAY MAKE GHANA NO LOOK DOWN ON US, BECAUSE THATS THEIR ALWAYS EXPECTATION.
    REGGIE STARTED RAP BEFORE M.I AND NA M.I BE OUR LEGEND.
    CHAI SMALL BOY.
    LOL.

    ANYWAYS JUST HAPPY TOOLS WOULD BLOW THE MINDS OF ALL AFRICANS.
    GRACIOUS PENIS THAT GURL IS A KILLER....

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  11. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 13:54

    Tatafo linda! Heheheh I love u dieeeeeee

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  12. Alicia says...15 April 2013 at 13:56

    Would have preferred to see Isio or Emeka hosting.
    And i really hope this show is of quality because they have Nigerian idol, Naija sings, MTN, project fame. All these shows that are operating on half current like NEPA. haha

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  13. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 13:57

    TOOLZZZZ BABY.
    COME REP NIGERIA TO THE LARGEST.
    MAKE NICKI FEAR FEAR.....
    OSHE NIGER.
    WISH LIKE COMIN BACK HOME.
    BUT TOOLZ PLS BE BOLD AND SMART.
    YOU SOMETIME LIKE LOOKIN DULL AND SLACKIN

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  14. Seun Mosaku15 April 2013 at 13:57

    MI greatest of dem all

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  15. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 13:58

    Jeeeeeeez....God shld jst make me as sexy as dis babes den I'll run d world!

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  16. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:02

    Nice one MI

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  17. Chidozie Mario15 April 2013 at 14:02

    I think the two are a good pick from the pack. I hope they represent us well.
    Channelling Your Sexual Energy

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  18. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:03

    OH NOW I KNOW WHY TOOLZ HAS BEING WORKING OUT.
    OH YEAH AFRICA WOULD BE WATCHING..
    YEAH BABY.
    ITS TIME TO MAKE A NAME....
    HIT ME BABY.

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  19. marketzone15 April 2013 at 14:03

    unmhhhh....will watch out and see ...

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  20. fatima15 April 2013 at 14:04

    Shorty kure kure...

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  21. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:10

    Lindiway, you and inside sources sha. Congrats to them thats a huge achievement.

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  22. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:13

    Prince Charming I wonder where that name is coming from. You sure are an idiot for saying M.I is better than the likes of 2face, Eldee and the rest mentioned. If you got nothing to say just shut that blouse mouth of yours.

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    1. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★15 April 2013 at 14:38

      Foul language is the fortress of the weak, so keep at it ok? It just defines what kind of a person that you are.

      I have my opinion on issues, just as you have yours, and so does everyone else, be contended with yours and let me air mine. Upgrade your brain cell pls, it will help you.

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    2. «Enchantress«15 April 2013 at 14:46

      Haba, anonymous, jes wen did it bcum a crime to say wat u feel, dts his own opinion mhan, leave him alone n make urs without attacking anyone...*whew*
      Congrats 2 MI n ma gurl toolz.

      Tired of dt messed make up, worry less, jes visit olumakeovers.blogspot.co.uk for detailed n exciting tutorials nd make up tales* catsh ya see ya lerra,amo see saw(on d blog ofcus,lool)

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    3. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 15:05

      Prince Charming, why do you bother replying? I see you worry a lot about what pple say about you? After you post a comment, you come back to see if someone has replied or said anything to you. Nawa o!

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    4. Unknown15 April 2013 at 15:39

      Sonme people just take pride in using foul languages,just 4 no reason. Good morals seem to be missing.

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  23. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:18

    2 rap artist ?? Is it a battle mic show???

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    1. Unknown15 April 2013 at 16:00

      I'm just happy raggie rockstone is involved

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  24. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:20

    wow! This is big! congrats guys.. Toolz just stepped into the industry few yrs ago and look at where she is now!!! Hardwork pays!! keep moving girl!

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    1. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 15:14

      Yeah. Hardwork,good at her job and of course 'Knowing' well connected people.

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  25. coolfire15 April 2013 at 14:22

    nice choices individually speaking but i hope they will make a gud mix to give d show added pep & spice it requires. gud luck y'all

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  26. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:23

    lmaoooooooooooooo. TWO RAPPERS AS JUDGES FOR A SINGING COMPETITION!!!!!! This Glo Sha!

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  27. tozounited15 April 2013 at 14:24

    damn dis babe is hot.....

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  28. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:25

    How in the world did MI beat this these other names to it. Na real Microphone magician. lolz

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  29. jess15 April 2013 at 14:29

    U ppl self! Must u always respond to prince jobless??? and all the other miscreants here!!!!????? Really!
    Ignore them like bad habits.. and see if they won't stop once dey feel irrelevant...

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  30. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:31

    lmaoo. Two rappers as judges on a singing competition?! how now!?

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    1. Fadilah15 April 2013 at 15:57

      Exactly.. How can they choose rappers?

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  31. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:39

    JUDE ABAGA MY GUY!!!!!! THUMBS UP BEST RAPPER IN NAIJA NO CONTEST. UNDISPUTED CHAMPION. AM A BIIIG FAN

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  32. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 14:41

    SHUT UP PRINCE JOBLESS ABI DEM SWEAR FOR U? NOTHING POSITIVE COMES OUT FROM THAT YOUR DIRTY MOUTH. JOBLESS FOOL

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  33. NEKS15 April 2013 at 14:53

    Congrats 2 d bootilicious Toolz...buh come 2 think of it,it wld b difficult 4 Toolz 2 sneak in2 a place unnoticed..those hips would surely produce some sound..lol.

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  34. Unknown15 April 2013 at 14:54

    Ohhhh tnk God m.i ǎ̜̣̍Ƨ̲̣̥ picked...lyrical champion.

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    1. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 15:10

      #gbam#i prefare him to all d over hyped men

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  35. Opeedo15 April 2013 at 15:06

    Awesome ...... www.Whispernaija.com

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  36. Hrm paul ojeih15 April 2013 at 15:13

    Linda i might be naive but biko tuface and mi who is well grounded in music m.i is a rapper and tuface is a singer he writes and interprets music scores he reads notes and bars he knows a lot about vocals he has been there and he has done it he has gotten the experience in music i am a just saying o tubaba would have been a better judge and he would have made the competition very lively with his mannerism and talk m.i is a little bit stuck up he is too serious any how lets c how it goes and as for Reggie rock stone dude is the bomb he is well grounded in music he does reggae and r and b

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  37. Unknown15 April 2013 at 15:23

    When is the auditions starting? I can't wait to participate. Hopefully it pays off and help me develop my passion for Music. Nice work Linda, keep it up.

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  38. Unknown15 April 2013 at 15:26

    Can't wait for the auditions to kick start. Nice work Linda. Keep it up.

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  39. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 15:33

    m.i is easily the most sensible choice. Brilliant as they are in their respective fields as producer/singer, im not sure tuface.don jazzy etc could have managed to articulate their thoughts on the show in the way M.I promises. Lets wait and see sha.

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  40. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 15:40

    i love tools' presenting skills! she is really good at what she does (hashtag)teamtoolz!!

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  41. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 15:44

    Tools ur hips don't lie....stay Hawt!

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  42. BLOGLORD (MVBM)15 April 2013 at 15:46

    toolz is very good at her job and she has a fab figure as well. I wonder why peeps keep insulting her. thumbs up dear!

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  43. Fadilah15 April 2013 at 15:56

    I thought it was meant to be 4 judges just like the rest.. Well psquare should have been chosen instead!

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  44. Unknown15 April 2013 at 16:05

    I'm happy reggie rockstone is in

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  45. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 16:34

    Inetersting selection!

    Busty chick? We got something for you here www.soladunn.blogspot.com

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  46. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 16:39

    Less concern. Pretty busy making luv wt ma Linda.

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  47. jigga15 April 2013 at 16:50

    Toolz again !!! i'd rather pick Isio jooor...

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  48. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 17:03

    two rappers for a music reality show? are the organizers high?? I love M.I, but why an MI when you can have Dare??? And why Tools when u can have Isio or Michelle??

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  49. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 17:04

    lindiwe na true say tonto dikeh dey go big brother........

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  50. Unknown15 April 2013 at 17:48

    That's a good one.

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  51. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 18:02

    I think naeto c should have been considered.he offered some constructive criticisms as a guest judge on nigerian idol

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  52. Lanre!15 April 2013 at 18:05

    Linlin, Onyeka Onwenu shd be referred to as AN ELEGANT MARE!!! not "A STALLION" which is a male (Horse).
    Biko, proof-read before U post coz no one is perfect!

    Baba God don bls M.I and punish ds who stole his Benz... lt can only get better!
    Gonna be watching out for him and curvy Toolz! l'm sooo proud of them!

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  53. Jeny-alorah15 April 2013 at 18:06

    lots of goddies frm glo...m happy 4 dem benefactors.

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  54. MY TURN15 April 2013 at 18:08

    lets hope its as interesting as the foreign editions.

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  55. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 18:18

    Shut the front door #MI didn't work for me as judge for music competition.

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  56. sir mayor15 April 2013 at 18:39

    I tink MI is beta presentin dan bin a judge even 2face nos music mor dan him,ЂƠ̴̴̴̴̴͡w̶̲̥̅̊ can D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥h̶̲̥̅̊ even pick MI I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ place of cobams Ŋa̶̲̥̅ wa O◦°˚◌•✆ wats •τ̣̣̥н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇є̲̣̥ reality shows turnin into well if D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥h̶̲̥̅̊ eventually pick onyeka onwenu gues dats a plus.

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  57. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 20:19

    #x-factor#24million#SONY MUSIC#ILLUMINATI#NO WAY.....am BOSS by d way lindiway

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  58. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 20:43

    Go Toolz! Happy for you! Smiling to the bank always. I wanna be like you when I finish my nysc this june!

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  59. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 21:02

    Emmanuel is your insider gossip. I see he has moved from Stella Dimoko to you. Karma is a bitch

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  60. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 21:14

    Come oh, I heard the offer they put to the judges was actually peanuts so MI decided to scrape it and manage and that's why they picked him. On top sef, hin go still settle GLO guys wey call am for the deal. meanwhile abeg, Toolz is just good at interviewing people so...I can't imagine how this show will flop Xtremely lol!

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  61. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 21:15

    2 rappers on a reality singing show??? Hahahahaha X Raptor!!!!!

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  62. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 21:17

    I am wondering who would have sold this gist to Lindus sef. If not MI's people, kai Naija!

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  63. Makeover by T.E.J.U15 April 2013 at 21:19

    Em... Finkn of going for this competition tho...

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  64. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 21:58

    The wait... :( News that put food matter for corner!

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  65. Anonymous15 April 2013 at 22:43

    hahah DON JAZZY IS A Looser!!

    since his split with Dbanj, HE has Become Useless..

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  66. Don Juan15 April 2013 at 23:23

    Jeezz!!!
    A long way we got to free ourselves from this mental slavery. These companies will never spend huge sums on educational development but keep pumping billions in entertainment. No wonder the entertainment scene is mediocre in high velocity......SMH for the youths in his country.

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  67. onye16 April 2013 at 05:21

    YESSS!!! I think MI and Toolz are VERY qualified for the job. Thank God they didn't go and bring one yeye person, like that nonsense simon cowell wannabe who was on idol west africa

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  68. Unknown16 April 2013 at 08:11

    *in M.I's voice*

    Eff 'em (FM) who they tryna BEAT without the TOOLZ

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  69. Unknown16 April 2013 at 08:12

    *in M.I's voice*

    Eff 'em (FM) who they tryna BEAT without the TOOLZ

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  70. Music16 April 2013 at 10:24

    This is perhaps the best decision they'll be making all season.

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  71. Anonymous16 April 2013 at 10:55

    i love this Toolz girl, wowy. i love those who dnt struggle with beauty. she got it.

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  72. Anonymous16 April 2013 at 12:09

    i love this Toolz girl, wowy. i love those who dnt struggle with beauty. she got it.

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  73. Anonymous16 April 2013 at 12:22

    shebi 2face carry him rice and stew go Dubai go chop, mek him go there go find reality show work na

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  74. ChiChiLuv16 April 2013 at 15:29

    @ Anonymous April 15, 2013 at 2:13 PM - You should be the one to shut up! Did Prince Charming disparage Eldee or 2Face? He simple said in his opinion that M.I. is heads above them, what is the problem? This is a free world. You can like Eldee and 2Face and any other person which is your right but you can't go about telling people to shut up because they don't agree with you. It is sign of intelligence to be able to hear out a differing opinion without feeling threatened by it.

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  75. Anonymous16 April 2013 at 16:50

    Toolz baby!!!

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