Wu-Tang Clan Alumni Ghostface recently released a song entitled “Message From Ghostface” featuring singer Novel and the rapper sheds light on the tough issue that is domestic violence.
The song samples Glenn Lewis’ “Don’t You Forget It” and according to Face, is dedicated to Rihanna. Take a listen.
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Ghostface!
My boy! My dude! My cat!
I really don’t care if your motivation was for the dough. It’s way better than sending out a message about destroying and pimpin’ out our queens and worshipping cars over our black women!
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Bravo
for a QUICK sec , when i saw the picture of the singer (Novel) i thought it was 2Pac.
Anywho, im glad that this song is out there.
Hopefully Rihanna makes the right decision.
And hopefully Chris learns a valuable lesson out of this.
Sad situation for two young people.
I have no respect for this song …I mean where was this song for over 200 women that are dead and gone… what the hell make this the time to put out a song….
It is a shame about their problem…God be with them..but this song is years to late….
no love for it
no respect for this song It is over 2,000 woman to late..Hell some are died and gone…Where was a song for them…No Love For This …..NONE
“Tammy Terrell was beaten by David Ruffin, Ike Turner beat Tina Turner, Robin Givens by Mike Tyson. The list goes on and on. Ruffin said that if he wasn’t on drugs he wouldn’t have beat Tammy.”
You think only famous people are being beaten thats my point we are only concerned about people in the spotlight, famouse people they are ordinary people out there and furthermore these famous people have money and other things to stand on they own two feet but does the ordinary peron have this?
we to caught up with celeberties thats what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i do not understand you people you want to call rihanna dumb, stupid which is so uncalled for. You all want to be rihanna and chris brown’s business but you shouldn’t and not if it is going to like this by callling her insulting names it is so stupid and childish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i am sure you do not want people in your business so stay out of there’s!!!!!!!!!!!! the only people that should really have a say about this situation is close friends and family and confidants. and i am sure they dont treat her like how you are treating her. dont mind you can have your opinions but most of u all opinions are basically insults!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How would u feel if you were spoke to like that?
mistakes and unfortunate mistakes happen all the time, the greatest thing is to recover and be a better person.
all of us are sinners and yet god still died for us!!!!!!!! People always want to condem others but do not like to be condemed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not only that they are always good sides and bad sides to a relationship as is obvious, you do not know what type of relationship they have or had!!!!!!!!!!!! but the bad things that occur should be given an opportunity to be corrected, they is more to a relationships and life than only seeking out the bad. it is just complicated, people do stupid things, i am sure you all have done stupid things, they are many factors that must be weighed in a relationship, whether lovers, bestfriends and so on!!!!!!!!
i heart ghost…thank you…
Finally a brotha in hollywood speaks some common sense….none of that “i hope they work it out” bullshit will smith and magic johnson were shoveling out.
I think its funny how people stay up on blogs all day talkin about this shit like its going to affect their jobs or something. First off these people dont even give a Fck about you, Second stop acting like you know them personally. none of you do. Third while I dont condone domestic abuse, I think they are both equally responsible mainly because If Robyn was smart, she would have left him as the abuse supposedly increased, or the first time he even layed a hand on her. She obviously loved him to put up with that shit so there is her equal blame. Sorry but the truth hurts. Chris well, your just a dumbass. Period. Im out.
Why are people hating on Ghost? He has always rapped more on the positive side… I can see if this was Rick Ross or Uncle Luke…then maybe it would be less believable.
I remember when the whole “nappy headed hoes” incident occured and how their was a lack of defense of black women from black men. This is no different when Terrence Howard, T.I., Jay-Z and even Usher ( cause he reniged on his first words) sit back and act like it’s not their business. And for all the people on here blaming the victim, what does her being so-called stupid have to do with anything? Just like that little girl R.Kelly had sex with was too grown right? When do the people committing the crime become accountable for their actions? Chris Brown could have killed her and people are like that ain’t got nothing to do with us? wow…it shows that there is little hope for the human race.
I LOVE IT, BIG UP GHOSTFACE & NOVEL. I AM PRAYING FOR YOU RIHANNA!!
The unfortunate reality is that this young lady is not going anywhere until she decided she’s had enough of the situation…
the more the media, friends, family, fans, whomever dogs him, the closer she will want to be to him…
she probably feels that he is the only person in the world she has right now…the only one who truly understands her…
tragic.
People are stupid as fuck. A song CANT sell gold or platinum without DISTRUBUTION so unless this song is on a album it cant sell.
People are stupid as hell thinkin a song can sell just by puttin it on the internet. Dont you think everybody would be doin it otherwise?
Stupid ass muthafuckas.
Let’s hop Ri Ri is hearing this!
dang, that was sooooo hot. and that dude look like Tupac . . .
dang, that was sooooo hot! and that dude look like Tupac . . .
Thats the problem with the black community today! Chris was dead wrong for what he did. Hitting a woman is unexceptable. When I heard that he hit her, I was immediately fustrated! He isnt getting any sympathy from me. HE WAS WRONG! I don’t care if he’s a singer or not, There are too many men who gets slaps on the wrist for these same charges. He needs to understand that hitting a woman will not be tolarted, She couldve died, thats what it sound like from the report, and he needs to learn from his mistakes and get some help.
#21…ur comment was the realest outta everyone.
Everyday women get abused mutiple ways and nothing is done for them. Nothing. If the boy really did buss her ass the way she said he did then he should be treated accordingly. Celebrity or not. Whether she stays or goes, well unfortunately she has to figure that out herself, it jus might take a near death experience for her to make a clear decision. This shit happens all the time and usually ppl wanna say its the woman’s fault. Fuck that. Too many boys tryna be men and can’t even resolve an issue without hittin’ somebody. He needs help. Like real sitting on a leather sofa type help.
Anywho I’m out. Peace.
o shit! as i scrolled down, 4 a moment I thought dude n the hat was Tupac
Yes a song of this message should have been written a long time ago, but BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. Rihanna needs to be reached and know not everyone in the music industry will be more concerned about money and not tell her the TRUTH. This song for whatever reason it was made sends a good and important message. Thank you Ghostface.
I can understand many yah concerns about Ghostface intentions. Especially durng a sensitive time as this! But lets pay attention to what Face is saying in the song. The bulk of the song he talking about the common urban chick in a domestic violence situation…he than laters mentions briefly about Ri-Ri. I dont have a prblm with this song at all. Like many of yah said, Face is a legend! Its not like he is some amatuer rapper trying to get some shine out of a shaddy situation. I’m glad he stood up and said something…Lets me know that they are some real nigs in the fame world!
Lala
Thursday, March 5, 2009 /
Why are people hating on Ghost? He has always rapped more on the positive side… I can see if this was Rick Ross or Uncle Luke…then maybe it would be less believable.
I remember when the whole “nappy headed hoes” incident occured and how their was a lack of defense of black women from black men. This is no different when Terrence Howard, T.I., Jay-Z and even Usher ( cause he reniged on his first words) sit back and act like it’s not their business.
THIS ISN’T THEIR BUSINESS JUST AS IT’S NOT YOURS OR ANYONE ELSE’S ON HERE. IT IS RIHANNA AND CHRIS BROWN’S BUSINESS. NOTHING ANYONE DOES OR SAY CAN CHANGE HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT EACH OTHER. JUST LIKE HIM ASSAULTING HER DIDN’T STOP HER FROM HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM.
Blaming the victim is disgusting. Too many blogs and their readers have blamed her for what happened. Did she punch and bite herself? No, of course not. Nobody should be hit, he could have, should have, walked away.
First I want to say I love the song.
Second: BackingBarak Said:
this happens all the time now cause rihanna got smacked up u want to get deep and make a song? please!
Ghost Face always been deep and he always had at least one song on his album talking about real women and their struggles. Regardless if it took this situation for him to speak up, enough is enough and it’s time to speak up and tell young/ 30′s / old women that they don’t have to take it!
That’s my comment!
My opnioion states WOMEN OLD AND YOUNG(MEN TOO) have been going through verbal and physical abuse for years, how come when a “celeberity” comes around and get knocked the hell out, the industry and media wanna act like the situation is brand new….if ppl was truly concerened about domesic abuse it wouldnt take “No Celebrity” to shed light on a issue that has been in full effect for years.
First off why is everybody acting like domestic abuse is BRAND NEW?
This has and still will be going on for years and years…a celebrity gets a few punches and the whole world acts as if the situation just accured?????
If ppl REALLY and TRULY was concerend about domestic abuse (AMONGST WOMEN MEN AND CHILDREN) it wouldnt take “NO CELEBRITY” getting knocked out to bring light to a situation that has been going on for decades.
SMH!
I love this song! Rihanna needs to realize her worth and leave Chris alone. Just cause he smiles a lot doesn’t mean he’s sincere. Abusers don’t beat women once, it’s a repeated offensive. I wish more women would realize that. If a man hits you, he doesn’t love you or respect you. There are no excuses.
Ghost Face needs to shut his ass up…now all of a sudden he wants to make a appearence after sumtun bad happend..i support chris all the way!!!
Ghost is a lil bitch cause all he’s trying to do is get back an the game….the game dont want u ghost!!
PPL are taking this situation to the damn depths of the sea. The girl was in a fight with Chris. She was not repeatedly throughout her relationship beat the hell up on a daily basis. How can she relate to those that have gone through domestic violence most of there life? Just leave this SITUATION between God, Rihanna n Chris Brown.
So people really need to stop judging Chris Brown and leave that to the one that has the right to judge him. God. because nobody that walks this earth surface is perfect.
EVERYBODY HAS DONE SOMETHING WRONG IN THERE LIFE.
I knew somebody would have found a way to make some money of all this….and people eating this shit up…
I absolutely love Ghostface!!!! He always delivers. This was really touching and spoke nothing but the truth. I hope the message touches the individuals that need it most and makes a difference.
I’M FEELING THIS TRACK AND I THINK THIS IS DEFINITELY FOR ALL THE TYPES OF WOMEN THAT GET BEAT BY MEN. I THINK HE ADDED RIHANNA TO IT TO SHOW PEOPLE THAT IT DOESN’T ONLY HAPPEN TO WOMEN IN THE HOOD LIKE MANY PEOPLE LIKE TO SAY. IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE OF ANY CLASS AND ANY MAN WHETHER CELEBRITY OR HOOD GUY CAN HAVE THE POSSIBILITY OF HITTING THEIR WOMAN. I REALLY THINK THAT IS WHAT THIS SONG WAS FOR AND I’M HAPPY HE DID IT. TO ME THIS IS MORE REAL THAN HEARING ALL THE RAPPERS TALK ABOUT THE DRUG GAME, DOING STUPID DANCES, MONEY, AND SCREWIN CHICKS.
NICE….. love that Ghost joint!!!
people are just hateful and ignorant…if folk knew anything about Dennis Coles dude is not tryin to make money off DV,……, its a timely message/song not just for Rhianna but women in bad situations with dudes etc period…good grief and yeah the Glenn Lewis snng was always nice as well message and all.
@21 what you said is sadly completely true!
Not sure how I feel about the song but at least its positive music unlike everything else out there. Other artists think that singing/rapping about crap (sex, drugs, hoes) is all that sells so for any artist to step out of that is a good thing and at least for once a rapper is showing love towards Rihanna.
I SAID IT B&TCH
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keri flopson is a wack ass b*tch.
how the f*ck she gone go at someone with 1 single that was #1 on the urban charts for 1 week.
cici has had about 12 songs in the top 40 of the hot 100 (crossover charts). 5 of those in the top 10 and 3 #1s acroos the board hot 100 urban dance and rhythmic charts. and she wrote or cowrote all those songs. she got 10 ascap award (more than you and you claim to be a writer). and those #1s were #1 on the euro charts and the world charts.
b*tch who are you?
dumb b*tch. you need to focus on getting your songs played beyond urban radio
Everyone dissing Ghostface must be VERY YOUNG because he has been rapping on a positive tip for some time now. He is GHOSTFACE!! That’s what he does. He was “inspired” by the situation with Chris and Rihanna and because she is a popular person in the spotlight who everyone looks up to, he felt the need to say something to her. I feel that alot of people in the entertainment industry should do the same because she is in a sense, “one of their own” as for average women, if I know personally of someone in that situation, I’m going to say something. That is why she is speaking out. Everyone has their groups, or cliques. Athletes speak out on other athletes, etc….that is how the world works. I am proud of him for doing so. Stop judging….as for Rihanna, she has a lot going on and doesn’t know it. That is true about women, is its all about perception and how you view yourself. It is the inside what counts. Apparently, she has a low self esteem if she thinks that she deserves to get beaten and its okay. Look at Halle Berry, she is deaf in one ear because of abuse, she tried to commit suicide over a man. Let’s pray for these people, and maybe the comments from others in the entertainment industry will help her see the light-whatever it takes. She may not know that she is beautiful and deserves better.
kudos. I love the message. Not just Rhianna, but to anybody in that situation. to the dumb dumbs knocking it… go listen to Lil’ Wayne and play Wii all day or something….
I love it! It gave me chills. At first I was on Chris side because Rihanna just looks evil lol but maybe she’s not. She didnt even hit him back poor girl was just in love and he was cheating on her and as soon as she was trying to leave him he gets mad and beats her up cause he got caught. Dumb ass!
Are you kidding me? there are millions of women getting abused by their boyfriend or husband even family members. but when “RIRI” gets popped a few times they want to make a track. just because shes a celeb… anyways this is bullshit. plain and simple
@kkk suck a dick and die lmao
THE WHOLE ISSUE IS SAD, THEY BOTH NEED HELP…WE CAN ALL SAY WHAT HE DID WAS WRONG ( AND IT IS ) BUT RIGHT NOW IT IS UP TO THEM CB AND RI RI ( NOT US ) TO MAKE CHANGES IN THERE LIFE . WITH GOD’S HELP AND A GOOD SUPPORT SYSTEM THEY CAN TURN IT AROUND ( AND THE REASON WHY I SAY THEY IS BECAUSE SHE IS STILL WITH HIM ,SHE WANTS TO BE WITH HIM ,NO ONE IS PUTTING A GUN TO HER HEAD AND MAKING HER STAY. THE ONLY TWO THAT KNOW WHAT HAPPEN THAT NIGHT IS THEM ( NOT US) IF SHE IS NOT TALKING ….WHAT THE REPORTS ARE SAYING …(ARE NOT ALL TRUE) LET PRAY THAT THIS HAS A GOOD OUT COME FOR BOTH PARTY’S INVOLVED WE ALL ARE GOD CHILDREN AND PEOPLE MAKE MISATKES ,,,THANKS
Ghostface is no Johnny Come Lately on the issue of domestic violence…… he has made plenty of songs on the issue itself……. “Momma” which was two years ago….. “Rain On Me Remix” which was a couple of years ago…… and “All That I Got Is You” where he mentions abuse between his own parents……. even on the Ne-Yo song….. he mention “I’m too much man to leave a mark on you”……. so cut the man some slack……. at least he said somethin’ rather the others who want to be mediators……..
That was hot!!! I miss hearing Novel’s voice he came out with that song “Peach” & straight left to write for other artist…Ghostface is world class all the way…
That was hot!!! I miss hearing Novel’s voice he came out with that song “Peach” & straight left to write for other artist…Ghostface is world class all the way…
I think that the issues he tackles in this song is dedicated to true domestic violence victims who are wanting a real change in their lives. Ghostface was speaking real knowledge & I appreciate good music with real messages when I hear it. I would love to see other artist speak up more on issues that surround us everyday not stemming from this one particular incident. I appreciate that instead of criticizing he made creative of a damaging situation that is all too sad. I hope for justice, peace & knowledge comes from this in the end.
YEA YEA NICE GHOSTFACE WANNA GET THE MESSAGE OUT AND ALL..
HE’S A REAL MAN FOR THAT..
BUT REGARDLESS
THE FOOL IS STILL WITH HIM
SO Y DEDICATE SUMTHIN TO HER IF SHES NOT GONNA LISTEN
WOW, love this. Thanks.
I HOPE RIH HEAR THIS!
I guess this song has good intentions, but when I listened to the lyrics, I didn’t see any relation to the C & R situation. I think Rhianna is just young and confused…
*Dude does look like Pac!*
wooow i thought at first glance he was tupac
That is a real man. All the people encouraging violence are probably in those situations or grew up with them and do not see nary a problem with this. I feel sorry for you all. You will wake up one day when your mothers/sister/babies/wives/cousins are killed in domestic violence. Some of you might even be serving in the near future just because u allow ignorance to rule u.
Nice thought….just mad he sampled this song. Funny, I was just looking at this video on youtube last night,
Just became a ghostface fan
Awwww Ghost!
LOVE YOU……BUT HATE THIS
What the he11 was you thinking….
Jiz-PHILLY STAND UP!