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		<title>Ne-Yo On Fatherhood: &#8220;It&#8217;s Just Less &amp; Less An Opportunity To Sleep&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/gossip-news/hellobeautifulstaff1/ne-yo-on-fatherhood-its-just-less-less-an-opportunity-to-sleep/" alt="Ne-Yo On Fatherhood: "It's Just Less &amp; Less An Opportunity To Sleep""><img src="http://hellobeautiful.com/files/2011/01/Ne-Yo-monyetta-150x150.jpg" align="left" alt="Ne-Yo On Fatherhood: "It's Just Less &amp; Less An Opportunity To Sleep"" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" /></a>New daddy Ne-Yo stated recently that fatherhood is just as hard as he expected it to be.  The father of 2-month-old Madilyn recently revealed his biggest challenge since becoming a father, is lack of sleep:

"It's just less and less opportunity to sleep. You know, I don't see the baby as much as I would like. It's beautiful but difficu... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/gossip-news/hellobeautifulstaff1/ne-yo-on-fatherhood-its-just-less-less-an-opportunity-to-sleep/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New daddy Ne-Yo stated recently that fatherhood is just as hard as he expected it to be.  The father of 2-month-old Madilyn recently revealed his biggest challenge since becoming a father, is lack of sleep:</p>
<p><em>&#8220;It&#8217;s just less and less opportunity to sleep. You know, I don&#8217;t see the baby as much as I would like. It&#8217;s beautiful but difficult.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>In addition to sleep, Ne-Yo has little time to romance baby momma Monyetta Shaw.  When asked about Valentine&#8217;s Day plans he said,</p>
<p><em>&#8220;I haven&#8217;t thought about it yet.  This might be the most unromantic Valentine&#8217;s Day I ever had.&#8221;</em></p>
<p><a href="http://theybf.com/2011/01/21/ne-yo-says-fatherhood-is-hard-naomi-campbell-makes-a-sexy-russian-commercial-charlies-fir" target="_blank"><strong>SOURCE</strong></a><a title="Vivica Fox &amp; Slimm Party With Ne-Yo &amp; Monyetta [PHOTOS]" rel="bookmark" href="http://hellobeautiful.com/celeb-photos/hellobeautifulstaff5/vivica-fox-slimm-party-with-ne-yo-monyetta-photos/"></a></p>
<p><em><strong><a title="Vivica Fox &amp; Slimm Party With Ne-Yo &amp; Monyetta [PHOTOS]" rel="bookmark" href="http://hellobeautiful.com/celeb-photos/hellobeautifulstaff5/vivica-fox-slimm-party-with-ne-yo-monyetta-photos/">Vivica Fox &amp; Slimm Party With Ne-Yo &amp; Monyetta [PHOTOS]</a></strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong><a title="Celebrity Babies Born In 2010 [PHOTOS]" rel="bookmark" href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/best-of-2010/hellobeautifulstaff5/celebrity-babies-born-in-2010-photos/">Celebrity Babies Born In 2010 [PHOTOS]</a></strong></em></p>
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		<title>Taye Diggs &#8220;Would Never Ask&#8221; For Baby No. 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 16:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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FROM PEOPLE: Despite the joys of fatherhood, actor Taye Diggs is leaving it up to wife Idina Menzel as to whether there will be a bab... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/gossip-news/hello-beautiful-staff/taye-diggs-would-never-ask-for-baby-no-2/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://celebritybabies.people.com/2010/05/10/taye-diggs-idina-menzel-baby-no-2/?xid=rss-topheadlines&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+people%2Fheadlines+%28PEOPLE.com%3A+Top+Headlines%29" target="_blank"><strong>FROM PEOPLE: </strong></a>Despite the joys of fatherhood, actor Taye Diggs is leaving it up to wife Idina Menzel as to whether there will be a baby number two.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“I was in the room when my wife gave birth to Walker [Nathaniel], and after seeing that and going through the nine months of pregnancy with her, I would never ask,” says the first-time dad, who welcomed his son in September.</em></p>
<p><em>“I would never ask her for another child. If she wants to give me one because she wants to, I’m perfectly fine with that. I came from a large family, and I would love Walker to have some siblings.”</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Quick not to rule out anything, Diggs, 39, says,</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“There’s also the idea of adoption. So we’ll see. It’s basically up to her. She’s the boss. It’s her body.”</em></p></blockquote>
<p><em> </em>For now, he’s relishing his role as Dad, and is already seeing glimpses of himself in 8-month-old Walker.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“He’s like his daddy. He likes the sweet things: pears and apples.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Right now, Diggs’s favorite daddy and son activity is spending guy time alone.<em><br />
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<blockquote><p><em>“I have to get permission from the mom, and once she writes off on it, it’s cool,” he jokes. Just two weeks ago, the pair spent a day at the park, where he took his son on the swing and fed him lunch. “It was a big day for us,” Diggs recalls. “I put him in the car seat all by myself!”</em></p></blockquote>
<h4><em><strong>And check out our original story of the week: <a title="“Just  Wright” Stars Show Us 4 Perfect “Date Night” Outfits" href="../hellobeautiful-original/danielle-cheesman/just-wright-stars-show-us-4-perfect-date-night-outfits/">“Just    Wright” Stars Show Us 4 Perfect “Date Night” Outfits</a></strong></em></h4>
<h4><em><strong><a title="VIDEO: Taye Diggs Calls Newborn Son “The Swirl” On Ellen" href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/news-gossip/hello-beautiful-staff/video-taye-diggs-calls-newborn-son-the-swirl-on-ellen/">VIDEO:  Taye Diggs Calls Newborn Son “The Swirl” On Ellen</a></strong></em></h4>
<h4><em><strong><a title="Taye Diggs &amp; Lenny Kravitz’s Comedy Skit: “Handsome Men’s  Club”" href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/news-gossip/hello-beautiful-staff/taye-diggs-lenny-kravitzs-comedy-skit-handsome-mens-club/">Taye Diggs &amp; Lenny Kravitz’s Comedy Skit: “Handsome Men’s  Club”</a></strong></em></h4>

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		<title>Lil Wayne On Having 4 Kids And Loving Fatherhood</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:11:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeanene James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/jeanene-james/lil-wayne-on-having-4-kids-and-loving-fatherhood/" alt="Lil Wayne On Having 4 Kids And Loving Fatherhood"><img src="http://hellobeautiful.com/files/2009/12/Picture-501-150x150.jpg" align="left" alt="Lil Wayne On Having 4 Kids And Loving Fatherhood" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" /></a>Lil Wayne made an appearance on The Mo'Nique show to discuss topics like music, fatherhood, business and influence. He talks about his love for his four children, his growing Young Money empire and young people being exposed to his music.

Check out the video below to hear Wayne talk about his complex life with Mo'Nique:

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span id="more-706852"></span>Lil Wayne made an appearance on The Mo&#8217;Nique show to discuss topics like music, fatherhood, business and influence. He talks about his love for his four children, his growing Young Money empire and young people being exposed to his music.</p>
<p>Check out the video below to hear Wayne talk about his complex life with Mo&#8217;Nique:</p>
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<p>Take a look at our Lil Wayne gallery:</p>

<p>Check out the pics of Wayne&#8217;s newest son, Dewayne Carter, below courtesy of necolebitchie.com:</p>

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<p><em><strong><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/best-of-2009/2009s-stories-that-got-you-talking/" target="_self">2009’s Stories That Got You Talking!</a></strong></em></p>
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		<title>Diddy&#8217;s Stepson&#8217;s Desperate For Real Father</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Bennett, Senior Editor</dc:creator>
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We recently told you about the public letter that Diddy's stepson Quincy wrote to his biological dad Al B Sure.  Well it seems like Al has not reached out to Quincy, he's makes a final attempt in the letter below:

Hello World.

I published a "Letter To My Father" recently and the tremendous response deserves my sincere thanks. I'm overwhelmed by how many people took the time to read my letter and listen to my record. I received thousands of calls, texts, comments and e-mails. T... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/dbennett/diddys-stepsons-final-letter-to-his-dad/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>We recently told you about the public letter that Diddy&#8217;s stepson Quincy wrote to his biological dad <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_B._Sure!" target="_blank"><em><strong>Al B Sure</strong></em></a>.  Well it seems like Al has not reached out to Quincy, he&#8217;s makes a final attempt in the letter below:</p>
<p>Hello World.</p>
<p>I published a &#8220;Letter To My Father&#8221; recently and the tremendous response deserves my sincere thanks. I&#8217;m overwhelmed by how many people took the time to read my letter and listen to my record. I received thousands of calls, texts, comments and e-mails. Thank you for your compassion, support, and understanding.</p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/diddys-stepson-sends-letter-to-dad-al-b-sure/" target="_self"><em><strong>Diddy&#8217;s Stepson Sends Letter To Dad Al B Sure</strong></em></a></p>
<p>To those that share my experience, I thank you for your courage. Many of you shared with me your life-experiences without your fathers. I say to you &#8220;This is only a season,&#8221; one aspect of life. Take the lessons and let them make you stronger and wiser. Commit to never make the same mistake.</p>
<p>I realized I was taking a great personal risk to share my feelings. I thought that revealing this part of my life was necessary. It was an important part of a process to help me understand who I am. I released years of disappointment and pain. My healing has begun.</p>
<p>I haven&#8217;t heard from my Dad since I published my letter. I know that eventually our paths will cross in this journey called LIFE. As it has often been said, &#8220;Time heals all wounds.&#8221; Now it&#8217;s time to move on with my journey. A journey where my faith tells me that my father and I will be stronger. Dad, I love you.</p>
<p>Again, I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone that has shared in this life changing experience with me.</p>
<p>Thank You Again&#8230;</p>
<p>Damn Al, your son puts you on blast and you still can&#8217;t be a man and reach out to your son.  SMH!!!</p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-glam/3-discipline-mistakes-parents-make/" target="_blank"><em><strong>3 discipline mistakes parents make.</strong></em></a></p>
<p>Here’s some pics of Quincy with both of his dads:<br />
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		<title>Love Letter To Great Men</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Black &#38; Married With Kids</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/sex-love/blackandmarriedwithkidscom/love-letter-to-great-men/" alt="Love Letter To Great Men"><img src="http://cdn.hellobeautiful.com/files/2009/04/man-with-children-150x150.jpg" align="left" alt="Love Letter To Great Men" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" /></a>Ladies, I've done most of the work for you. Just copy and paste, fill in the blanks and leave this somewhere for the man in your life to read. You can thank me later!

Dear ,

Have I told you how I appreciate you lately? I mean, honestly. There are no words to describe all the ways you bring joy to my life. Ever since we met  <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/sex-love/blackandmarriedwithkidscom/love-letter-to-great-men/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span id="more-184591"></span>Ladies, I&#8217;ve done most of the work for you. Just copy and paste, fill in the blanks and leave this somewhere for the man in your life to read. You can thank me later!</p>
<p>Dear [INSERT THE NAME OF THE WONDERFUL MAN IN YOUR LIFE],</p>
<p>Have I told you how I appreciate you lately? I mean, honestly. There are no words to describe all the ways you bring joy to my life. Ever since we met [INSERT NUMBER] years ago, I knew my life would be different, but I had no idea it would be this [CIRCLE ONE: GOOD, GREAT, FANTASTIC].</p>
<p>You are such a wonderful dad to [INSERT NAME(S) OF YOUR KID(S)]. The way you show such love to the kids each and every day makes me confident I made the right decision when picking the man who would be my children&#8217;s father. Remember last week when you&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Want to finish the letter? Go to <a href="http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2009/04/16/love-letter-to-great-men/" target="_blank">BlackandMarriedWithKids.com</a> to read the whole thing. </strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Does the father of your children have <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-man/daddy-swagger/" target="_blank">&#8220;Daddy Swagger&#8221;</a>?</em></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-man/pregmency/" target="_blank"><strong><em>What if MEN could get pregnant?</em></strong></a></p>
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		<title>Diddy&#8217;s Stepson Sends Letter To Dad Al B Sure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deborah Bennett, Senior Editor</dc:creator>
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Say what you want to about Diddy, but you have to admit he's a good father to his kids.  Stepson Quincy Combs who is the biological son of 80's singer Al B Sure has always been extremely close to Diddy. Diddy event went all out on Quincy's 16th birthday party (which Al did not attend) and ga... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/special-features/dbennett/diddys-stepson-sends-letter-to-dad-al-b-sure/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>Say what you want to about Diddy, but you have to admit he&#8217;s a good father to his kids.  Stepson Quincy Combs who is the biological son of 80&#8242;s singer Al B Sure has always been extremely close to Diddy. Diddy event went all out on Quincy&#8217;s 16th birthday party (which Al did not attend) and gave him a 1964 Lincoln Continental, inside remade.</p>
<p>Quincy recently wrote a letter to his biological father that you <strong>must</strong> read:</p>
<p><strong>A Letter To My Father</strong></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve been inspired throughout my life by special circumstances and unique experiences.  Foremost, I grew up with a family that injected me with unconditional love and enduring confidence.  This is my foundation &#8230; the family holidays and celebrations with my maternal lineage &#8230; supportive smiles in audiences at school programs &#8230; guiding hands to complete homework and special projects in the wee hours of the morning.</p>
<p>However, I grew up without my father, an irreplaceable force and influence that was absent in my life. I watched other kids enjoy the embrace of theirs, and I searched for a way to reconcile the meaning of my circumstance. Despite my pain, I&#8217;ve imagined a life as a good son with my father. Baseball &#8230;  Playing in School Band &#8230; Church &#8230; All of the things that he would expect his son to do, I&#8217;ve done.  I&#8217;ve stood in front of audiences to receive awards. I heard their applause and praise.  But, the accolades have been absent the sound of his clapping hands and encouraging words &#8230; his voice that I could distinguish in my sleep. Where has he been?</p>
<p>Now, I reflect on the journey, the pain, the challenges, and the triumphs through this song.  I&#8217;m reconciled as a man, no longer a boy, in verse.  Now, I know that I&#8217;m not alone.</p>
<p>Albert Brown, also known as &#8220;Al B Sure!&#8221; is my biological father, but Sean Combs, also known as &#8220;Diddy&#8221; has been a father figure in my life for as long as I can remember. Sean Combs is the person whom I look up to and appreciate as a father. He is the one who help mold me into the person I am today and will always try to live up to his expectations. He has always been supportive of me and I will forever love and respect him. As far as my biological father goes, the &#8220;spitting image&#8221; is all I have taken from him. Throughout my life, I&#8217;ve always wondered about him; Where he was? What was he doing? and most importantly, Was he even thinking about me? The absence of my father has given me a better understanding of what type of man I am going to be. I am grateful for my mom&#8217;s love, support, guidance, and for her strength.</p>
<p>To those who share my plight, know that you have a great future &#8230; a DESTINY.  Take the lemons that you are handed and make lemonade.  Your journey is in &#8220;A Letter To My Father.&#8221;</p>
<p>To all those fathers out there, step up your game!!!</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s some pics of Quincy with both of his dads:</p>

<p><em><a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/cassies-new-look-isnt-a-looker/" target="_self"><strong>Diddy&#8217;s girl shaves her head.</strong></a></em></p>
<p>Speaking of hair, did you know that Diddy shaves his legs? Click<a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/your-world/on-the-scene/diddy-also-waxes-his-legs/" target="_self"><em><strong> here</strong></em></a> to see.</p>
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From time to time on urban radio I've heard an interesting discussion. I hear radio jocks\DJ's tell women something like this,
DJ: "Stop tripping and let that man see his kids."

Woman: "But he ain't paying child support"

DJ: "He needs to see them anyway, that child needs to see their father"

Woman: "But he's not about nothing, he doesn't have a job, he has kids all around town he doesn't take... <a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/sex-love/blackandmarriedwithkidscom/do-kids-need-their-daddy-no-matter-what/">Read more..</a>]]></description>
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<p>From time to time on urban radio I&#8217;ve heard an interesting discussion. I hear radio jocks\DJ&#8217;s tell women something like this,</p>
<blockquote><p>DJ: &#8220;Stop tripping and let that man see his kids.&#8221;</p>
<p>Woman: &#8220;But he ain&#8217;t paying child support&#8221;</p>
<p>DJ: &#8220;He needs to see them anyway, that child needs to see their father&#8221;</p>
<p>Woman: &#8220;But he&#8217;s not about nothing, he doesn&#8217;t have a job, he has kids all around town he doesn&#8217;t take care of, he&#8217;s using drugs, disrespecting women, etc&#8230; etc&#8230; etc&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p>DJ: &#8220;Don&#8217;t take it out on the child, they need to have a relationship with their dad&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>I think this is Pure-D Garbage. The argument that having a bad dad is better than no dad at all doesn&#8217;t sit right with me. How about that guy get off his butt, get a job to help support those kids then he can see them?</p>
<p>One of the things that&#8217;s really terrible is that a man can get a woman pregnant and really walk away from all responsibility&#8230;</p>
<p><em><strong>What do you think? Is a bad dad better than no dad? Read the rest of the article at <a href="http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2008/12/17/bmwk-anniversary-classic-do-your-kids-need-their-daddy-no-matter-what/" target="_blank">BlackAndMarriedWithKids.com</a> and speak your piece. </strong></em></p>
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