Whether I was dealing with my Sinuses, or partying at the Raekwon, Ghostface, and Method Man hosted party for Capone-N-Noreaga celebrating the duo’s mergence with Raekwon’s Ice H20 Record label, yesterday was a full one for me, but I’m sure you don’t want to hear about my nasal issues, so let’s bypass the events of the first half of the day to talk about the good stuff.

To start off the evening, my college pal Mel O. and I hit up Dallas BBQs, which ended up being a big mistake. After filling up on ribs and shrimp, the –itis immediately kicked in, and we began to rethink our plans for the night (in other words, I was about to head home to get in my bed, LOL!!!). Fortunately, Mel had a little bit more energy than I did, which provided us with the boost we needed to follow through with our original plan. After paying our waiter and exchanging pleasantries with the gay gentlemen sitting next to us (LOVE THEM!!!), Mel and I made our way to Club Imperial where the party was held.

When we arrived, there was a line already, but being in the media game has its advantages, as the two of us were put in a separate line where we were checked off the list and allowed into the club, but not before two hood chicks got into a fight on the back of the other line. Childddd, it took at least 3 bouncers to restrain one of them…it must be the water in the projects because those hood chicks are brolic, LOL!!!

Once we got inside the club, the crowd was kind of thin, and none of the special guests had arrived, but Mel and I easily kept ourselves entertained by dancing and reminiscing to the 90s era music the DJ was playing, including music from 702, Faith Evans, Soul for Real, and Horace Brown.

Eventually, we made our way to the back of the club where we found a couple of chairs to sit on while we took in the scene. Quick side note, what is up with chicks wearing shirts as dresses without tights or leggings underneath??? One wrong move and you birds are assed out, literally!!! As Mel and I discussed that same issue, an entourage of people walked through the door led by Ghostface. Over the years, I’ve met every member of the Wu at various events with the exception of Ghostface, so I’ll admit, I was a little excited to finally cross paths with him. Before chaos erupted, I approached him and mentioned my line of work, and he allowed me to snap a picture, but not before he had to tell this dude to back up a little because he was being a male groupie!!!

Ghost’s arrival triggered a domino effect, as I spotted both Rae and Method Man in the crowd soon after. Now look, I’m so not a photographer…I can write about an event (or anything else for that matter), but photography is not my lane. Luckily, getting great photos is a passion of Mel’s, and she approaches it with a fervor like I’ve never seen, especially when she realized Meth was standing a mere few feet away. Childdd, she went in like she was getting a check at the end of the night – the paparazzi in Hollywood ain’t got nothing on her, LOL!!!

The rest of the night was spent exchanging small talk with all the MCs that were present, including Capone-N-Noreaga, who I felt were slightly overshadowed by their Wu hosts (I don’t even remember a CNN song being played, but as the night progressed, songs from various members of the Wu could be heard wafting from the speakers). More than a few funny moments occurred during the party, including a disheveled Raekwon looking as if he’d spent the last 48 hours doing nothing but smoke weed and drink, and my falling over a step only to be caught by a guy who looked as if he would fit in perfectly with the cast of Jersey Shore, but perhaps the funniest moment occurred when Mel was getting her paparazzi on with Noreaga. While we were standing on the stage, I noticed Nore standing directly in front of us, but before Mel was able to snap his picture, he playfully admonished her by grabbing the camera and saying, “You suppose to ask ma.” Then he sweetly pulls her to his side so they could take the picture together.

Feeling extremely hyped but a little fatigued, Mel and I decided to call it a night. On the way over to claim our coats from coat check, I noticed Capone grinding on some girl’s booty. Wanting to get pictures of all the MCs in attendance for this write up, I pulled him off her (“Don’t mean to interrupt, but..” LOL!!!) to snap the last picture of the night. Fortunately for me, he thought the whole thing was pretty funny.

Overall, it was yet another great party. I hope Capone and Nore experience much success with their new situation at Rae’s label, and don’t forget to get The War Report 2 when it’s released later this year. In the meantime, enjoy the pictures from the event that I’ve posted below…

Mel And Me In My Usual Black...

Get It Ghostface!!!

Cappadonna...

Capone And Me...

Mel And Nore...

Rae And Me...Marijuana Is A Helluva Drug, LOL!!!

Ghost And Method Man...

Mel And Meth...

Meth Hugging It Out With A Friend...

????? WTF?!!? Hot Sweaty Ghetto Mess!!!! I Won't Be Surprised If This Pic Is On Mediatakeout Tomorrow, LOL!!!

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