Does LIl Wayne Have A 15-Year-Old Son?

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Looks like Lil Wayne might have another child that he apparently did not know anything about!

According to TMZ, a female name Keiotia Watson has filed legal documents claiming the Cash Money rapper is the father of her 15-year-old son whose name is Dwayne. In the legal documents Watson stated that she and Weezy had sexual relations in June 2001, the time she allegedly got pregnant. She claims that her now teenage son was conceived in February 2002.

TMZ reports that a couple years ago the 35-year-old was ordered to take a paternity test and to pay $5,000 a month in child support, but Wayne has not complied to the order, but according to some sources close to Weezy, he was never served any papers regarding this alleged son of his.

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Lil Wayne whose real name is Dwayne Carter has not responded to these allegations. However, a close source to Wayne says he has plans on taking a paternity test. He will also take full responsibility and pay what he owes if he is the father.

Wayne already has four children by four women. He has three sons and one daughter. If he is the father of Dwayne he will have five children. Doesn’t look like he’s going to be retiring no time soon!

Tamara M. Anderson

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The N Word: From Offensive to Casually Speaking

It is very important for parents and elders from older generations to teach their children, grandchildren and younger generations the history of their ethnicity and their ancestors. Every culture lives a different lifestyle and uphold specific beliefs and values; therefore, it is important to educate our youth before they become mockeries of society.

In this case I am referring to the N word, a derogatory term once used to describe black people during slavery. It is also a word used now as an expression, a figure of speech, mostly used by males in greetings and general conversations.

Many are wondering how an expression once used as a demeaning term towards blacks, all of a sudden turned out to be acceptable by blacks. But if one of another race uses the N word, blacks become irate and ready to fight, because then it’s insulting to them and disrespectful towards the black race. Older generations find the N word offensive and disrespectful to the black race, while generations thereafter embrace it. The younger generations are only repeating what they hear on a constant bases, which is why i strongly believe some repetitive patterns need to be broken, or ceased before it becomes a habit.

Hip Hop artists, videos, and cable programs have been blamed for the popular use of the N word. The truth is the N word didn’t just start being used in any of those things. During the early 70s and thereafter, comedians and actors often used the N word in stand up comedy shows, skits and black films. Rather it’s from the television or the radio, the N word’s influential power has caused criticism, which has brought about major controversial attacks. The N word has also been banned from television networks, and radio shows, but banning the N word doesn’t stop people from using it!

It is easy for a child to repeat what they hear and not know what it means. When my sons were younger they often heard the N word. The first time they said it, I immediately encouraged them not to say it again. As they became older I explained why the meaning of the word is offensive to some and why others feel more comfortable using it.

How the N word was used decades ago is different than the way it is perceived now. Even though some blacks use the term as an expression, or a general way of speaking, I don’t use the N word simply because I choose not to and it’s not apart of my vocabulary. I feel it is not appropriate to address someone in that manner. I also feel that if it’s not okay for the opposite race to use it, then it’s not okay for African Americans to use it either.

Is it a good thing or a bad thing for blacks to call one another the N word? I won’t say it’s a good thing or a bad thing, who am I to judge. However, it means the same thing no matter how you use it or spell it. I am not saying those who use it are wrong;, however, it does send off a misconception. It's no different than the holidays. How we celebrate them is different from it's initial meaning!

Sometimes we have to be responsible for our own actions and set by example. Even if we don’t have children we still should be more careful of what we say and more aware of what we do, not just for ourselves but for our upcoming youth!

By: Tamara M. Anderson

This article was orginally published in January 2011!