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Hot 97’s Mister Cee Breaks Down about Shame of Attraction to Transgender Women to...
Originally posted Sept 12, 2013.
Radio Facts: This is a great radio segment. Both Mister Cee and Ebro did a good job of being honest. The angst, the brotherhood, the compassion, the guilt and the fear are incredibly prevalent in this interview.
During this interview, Hip Hop legend and radio mixer Mister Cee is bombarded with the fear that he will lose the respect of the Hip Hop community after coming clean about his interest in transgendered women.
There are many awards given each year in radio but segments like this on Black radio are rare and this should have definitely been considered.
Today this would be a shoulder shrugging situation but 7 years ago, it was taboo. Mister Cee felt bad because of the perception and the judgement placed on him by the black and hip hop community. He keeps saying "I didn't want to let anybody down." Hopefully, after this interview, Mister Cee is at peace and has come to the realization that EVERYBODY has something about themselves they don't want other people to know about and nobody is perfect.
RIP Legendary DJ Tommie Allen
Radio Facts is sad to report that industry vet Tommie Allen died over the weekend. He was 57. Allen was a mix legend who is most famous for his work at WBLS and Hot 97 in NYC. We talked to his manager this morning who told us that he had retired from the industry even though he was still doing a few events and he was working in the education system and mentoring kids. We will keep you posted on arrangements. Tributes have been posted to his FaceBook page and YouTube below.
Swizz Beatz Talks Police Brutality, Kanye, No Commission Art Show, and More with Ebro
WBLS, WLIB, & HOT 97’S Circle of Sisters Expo is Around the Corner
Circle of Sisters, the largest EXPO in New York City uniting, motivating and celebrating women of color, is returning this fall! Come explore the greatest vendors in the nation and snag free and discounted goods; catch relationship, health and financial panels; stop by the trendsetting fashion show and get your mouth drooling at the tasting Cooking Pavilion. Celebrate at the Gospel Explosion concert and don’t forget to stop by the praise and worship service on Sunday morning. It all goes down October 15th and 16th at the Jacob Javits Center.
Exclusive pre-sale for WBLS’ Inner Circle & WLIB’s Praise Club members begins Monday, July 25th at 10 am ET! Join today to receive the special code to take advantage of the four same-day tickets for $20 offer before they go on-sale to the general public at 10 am ET on Thursday, July 28th. Tickets are $15 per day in advance, $20 at the door. Those wanting to purchase tickets in advance can visit WBLS.com for more information. 
