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Should Rapper 2 Chainz’s ‘Pink Trap House’ Be Used for a Church?

Hello World,

Here in the A for the past couple of weeks, folks have been flocking to rapper 2 Chainz’s Pink Trap House to take pictures in front of the hood anomaly. For those of you who have been privileged enough to not know what a trap house is,  a trap house is a “term used to define a crack house, or the surroundings in which a drug dealer or(trap star) would use to make their profit,” according to urbandictionary.com. In an effort to promote his latest album, “Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,” which debuted last month, 2 Chainz had a house in the A painted pink with the word “TRAP” painted on the front of it. Reportedly, the inside of the house is an art gallery. Since then, folks from all over have positioned themselves to take fun pictures in front of the 2 Chainz’s shrewd publicity tool and posted them on Instagram.

Below are just a sampling of these photos from ThePinkTraphouse Instagram page.

@abbeymace #pinkhouse #prettygirlsliketrapmusic #atlanta #pinktraphouse #2chainz

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@Itslaroneppl #2chainz #pinktraphouse #atlanta #prettygirlsliketrapmusic #pinkhouse

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@tylerthecrayon #prettygirlsliketrapmusic #prettygirlsliketrapmusic #recent4recent #recent4recent #spamforspam

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@Itslaroneppl #2chainz #pinktraphouse #atlanta #prettygirlsliketrapmusic #pinkhouse

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I admit I want to go to the Pink Trap House and take a cool picture. And although a trap house has a negative connotation, some have found positive uses for the Pink Trap House including a church.

As you can see, I guess service was held this past Sunday. And yesterday, a free HIV testing was offered was at the Pink Trap House…

But Greenforest Community Baptist Church Youth Pastor Al Hollie Jr . says he hates the Pink Trap House (although he doesn’t disrespect 2 Chainz) which he talked about on his Facebook page on Sunday and since then has been reported by Fox 5.  Below is his original video, which has been shared at least 400 times. He told the news station that his father regularly visited trap houses where he used drugs and is still a substance abuser today. Hollie noted the generations of families can be affected by what happens in a trap house and said that the people who have been taking pictures in front of the Pink Trap House couldn’t have experienced what he experienced as a child nor grew up near a trap house.

My husband and I discussed this over the weekend, and I can see his point. He doesn’t think it’s cool to take a picture in front of the Pink Trap House either. What do you think?

And do you think despite the negative connotation of a real trap house that 2 Chainz’s publicity tool can be used for positivity?

Any thoughts?

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OWN’s ‘Greenleaf’ returns August 15 and 16!

I wonder what Ms. O aka Mavis McCready is thinking here?…

Hello World,

Can you believe it?! Half of 2017 is ova!  I hope you’re accomplishing your goals for this year! With God’s help, I’m making progress on mine…

Anywho, so although it’s the start of July as of this weekend, I’m looking forward to Tuesday, Aug. 15 and  Wednesday, Aug. 16 because those are the dates that OWN’s “Greenleaf” returns, according to Deadline.com!!!

Of course, now that I have a date in mind, I’m brainstorming about my “Greenleaf” recaps. If you have any feedback for me, please let me know. Do you like the length of the recaps? Do you prefer character analysis or a straight recap of events or a mixture of both? Any feedback is welcome and appreciated!

And if you’re in NOLA TODAY at the ESSENCE festival with half of America’s black population, the cast of OWN’s Greenleaf will be up in there!!!

Below is a juicy preview video from the Facebook page of OWN’s “Greenleaf!” The countdown to Aug. 15 and 16 has officially begun!

Any thoughts?

 

 

 

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“Greenleaf’s”GregAlan Williams, Kim Fields, Jekalynn Carr & More to Appear at the International Faith & Family Film Festival!

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We have to wait until August for OWN’s “Greenleaf” to return, but you don’t have to wait until then to see at least one of our favorite stars of “Greenleaf!” GregAlan Williams, who portrays Mac “the Molester” McCready and archnemesis to Grace Greenleaf (I’m still thinking about their showdown in the Mid-Season Finale), will appear in the “A Question of Faith” session on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. as a part of the International Faith and Family Film Festival, which starts THIS Thursday through Saturday! But he is not the only star who will be in the house!

In fact, as an aspiring actor, screenwriter, or director, imagine if you had an exclusive opportunity to glean insights from Hollywood’s elite. Imagine if you had a chance to attend faith-based film screenings led by a panel of entertainment’s most sought-after talent. The International Faith and Family Film Festival (IFFFF), founded by Bishop T.D. Jakes, will afford aspiring faith-based creatives a chance to attend film screenings; network with Hollywood’s elite; and learn more about film production and direction during live Q&A sessions, among other topics. During this engaging four-day IFFFF experience, expect to be inspired and transformed!

Whether you’re passionate about cinematography or music composition, you definitely want to maximize this opportunity to glean new insights, as well as expand your professional film and entertainment network. From Hollywood’s leading screenwriters, music composers, actors, to directors, producers, and executives, the talent represented at the International Faith and Family Film Festival is sure to make Dallas (Omni Hotel ) one of the most coveted cities for entertainment this summer!

Below is a preview of a portion of the schedule:

Veteran actress Kim Fields will take part in Women In Hollywood session on Friday June, 30 2017 at 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM and A Question of Faith session on Saturday July, 01 2017 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Gospel star Jekalyn Carr will perform in the McDonald’s Inspirational Gospel Celebration Tour on Friday June, 30 2017 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM! Also, she will take part in the Never Heard session also on Friday June, 30 2017
from 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM.

Other highlights from the schedule include:

Morning Inspiration with DeVon Franklin on Friday, June 30

Moderator: Debra Langford

Begin this glorious day at the International Faith & Family Film Festival with words of inspiration by one of Hollywood’s top personalities who believes in the power of God and faith-based media.

The Second Coming screening on Friday, June 30

Narrated by James Earl Jones as well as directed by and starring Blair Underwood, who will be at the festival, as a present-day Christ who is committed to an asylum for the criminally insane after being falsely accused of raping a young white girl. The film, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its release in 2017, sheds lights on the image of the Black Messiah.

Leading Men in Hollywood on Thursday, June 29

Moderator: DeVon Franklin

This session features some of Hollywood’s hottest leading men and their perspectives on the industry such as Brian White, Laz Alonso, Richard T. Jones, Malik Yoba & John Singleton

The International Faith & Family Film Festival
2017 SCHEDULE INCLUDES
  • Dynamic Breakout Sessions
  • Interactive Panel Discussions
  • Insightful Master Classes
  • Exclusive Film Screenings

See the International Faith & Family Film Festival Promo below:

 

For the complete schedule, a roster of ALL of the stars and luminaries  (and they are aplenty) who will be in attendance & to register, which costs $99, go to, mega-fest.org. (And if you go, ask Mac what’s going to happen on “Greenleaf” when it comes back in August 🙂 ! )
Any thoughts?