Love got your panties in a bunch? Drop trou and @honeymag’s resident sexpert, will answer your juiciest questions. So get @Wale and spill it.
Wale: The irony in the pursuit of success is that once some of us achieve the dream we swore we wanted, the things that were important on the road to it tend to deteriorate — family, “friends” and often love.
When I was in early high school, I would chant nonsense like money over bitches. Looking back, I cringe. After failed relationships, failed “flings,” failed attempts at being a gigolo, player, or anything under that umbrella, I made a self declaration that 2010 will be the year of #thatthing. #thatthing is an absolute anomaly. It’s unexplainable. It soothes, it kills, it holds, it harms. It literally can grant life or death with one touch. And for this reason, many of us wear masks, metaphorically of course. Masks that cover insecurities. Masks that prevent #thatthing from capturing you in its relentless clutch. The fear of being hurt, for some, is far more important then the joy of being in love.
Women, how many men have you met who surround themselves around so many women, they wouldn’t be able to distinguish “the one” if she were right under his nose? I propose the same question to the dudes: Have you ever courted someone and did everything in your power to make her “open her eyes” (Bobby Caldwell x Common)? Yet she still wants to be in the club every other day or she tells you she doesn’t want commitment. That is her trying not to be vulnerable. That is the proverbial wall that can’t be penetrated because even the briefest daydream of #thatthing will send her into shock. #thatthing has the staring role in life’s movie. A nigga may have never experienced #thatthing, but his mother/father/sister/brother/teammate’s experiences may have been enough to instill the fear. A woman may never have experienced that thing, but her homegirl/bestfriend/play-cousin just may have made a fool of herself at a local club, go-go, movie theater or mall because of #thatthing.
I’ve decided to pursue monogamy this year because #thatthing is beautiful. I literally drove down South Dakota Avenue with a North Face coat (the big joint) some basketball shorts, a wifebeater, and Timberlands. (Nike boots were muddy) on a summer night, because I wanted to show her "how real these tears are."
Ladies, Gents — #thatthing don’t give a fuck what she/he looks like, either. Many of us have fallen victim to the I-can’t-believe-I-used-to-sleep-with-that-monstrosity syndrome. Another result of #thatthing. For fear of hurting someone’s feelings (and encouraging an angry woman to stalk me), let’s just say I once was so caught up in #thatthing, I looked past several character flaws (as well as physical) for an extended period of time.
I have to ask myself why. Is it the thrill of chase? Spending nights under the covers talking about nothing? Your partner is so “perfect” that just to hear their breath is the most tranquil feeling in the world (and completely trumps a quick nut from a jump-off.) Her sex is so good I look past the fact that she has no job, no car, no ambition, and no drive. Or ladies — maybe he f*%cks so good that you forget that he has six children and he’s only 25. The most proud can be publicly foolish. The shy guy can transform into the most outspoken. The moment your heart and hormones start to fight for control of your brain, you’re probably caught up in #thatthing.
My pursuit of #thatthing is a difficult one. I like to consider myself an unrecognizable famous person, meaning I can still do the things most 25-year-old employed black men can do, without too much attention. But at the same time, a lot of these women know who I am, (albeit never heard a song. LOL.) This is where the pessimism starts to creep in. And the paranoia that guides my judgment when exchanging numbers. Why does she want to talk to me? How long till she tells me she’s a model? I met Jay-Z in ‘99 he said he was gonna sign me. Can you ask him if we’re still good? Situations like this make the pursuit of #thatthing just as hard as shaking it off once acquired.
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omg! this is why I love him! when you listen to him….you can tell its deeper than rap…its him, his emotions, his heart…. i just love it.
You’re a great writer Wale. Another good piece. Keep em comin!
Aww I remember when i met Wale before he was signed…So nice, and didn’t even know who he was until i saw him on TV…Good Luck with everything.
WALE IS SO SO SO SO PURE! The Jill Scott of RAP! So real, so genuine. What a man! See, this is why I love my black men! So insightful, not a fraid to be vulnerable. This is just honesty at it’s best. He has a beautiful gift with words & I LOVE HIS MUSIC! But I think I’m starting to love Wale the person as well… I’ll definitely keep reading these articles so KEEP THEM COMING
Yo I feel what u sayin bout #thatthing man its good 2 hear this come from a Guy here I was thinkin that women only felt that way… Thanks 4 sharing…
So, how do you plan to find true love? I guess you’ll have be with a popular person like you.
Everything is so true..im sure everyone has experienced what you’ve written about and the article has made me more aware of the dynamics of relationships, whether it is true love or merely sexual.
Wale is the TRUTH!! I’m in pursuit of #thatthing and I know that 2010 will be my year as well. Keep the real talk coming, Wale! We need to hear it.
“A grown man can separate lust from love” – Wale hit the spot on this…thank u 4 this article, it really hit home 4 me.
Yes, Wale keep it coming. I love reading your words, you are very talented!
Let’s be real- I saw Wale at the club earlier this year and he was on stage saying, “Girls is grabbin on my belt buckle, but they gotta know if they grab my belt buckle they better be suckin on my d*ck.” He said 2 or 3 times.
So spare me. I’m sure he’s deep, but spare me.
WOW, This Was Deep! I love it!
really insightful….a lot of what he said really hit home.
@lets-be-real… I don’t think he denies any of that, thus he professes that “I’ve decided to pursue monogamy this year because #thatthing is beautiful.”
i’ve never been one for his music but this article and the one before have me LOVING this man’s mental. i was dying as i read this! he needs to keep these articles coming on a weekly basis.
p.s. spell check: starring. yes i’m nutty about spelling :]
This! Nice post @ Wale.
Why does she want to talk to me? I want to speak on this and hope for you Wale. And hope for the ladies who love you, your mental, and couldnt give a damn about your status.
I hope you don’t let vultures/opportunists ruin whatever love is in store for you! You’re famous (for good reason – there is a difference) and as you wrote, anyone who meets you now is suspect in your eyes. You just don’t know who likes you for you. That’s not a problem on the magnitude of say, forgiving 3rd world debt, but I feel you.
This issue has been my issue for years. I’m not famous (besides in my head & hometown) but I am beautiful. I don’t say that to be vain or anything of the sort; Its true. I’ve heard it all my life and its colored my relationships with men and women alike. Women who meet me don’t trust me, but that I can understand. It’s a girl thang. But the men? The men, the men, the men! SMH They are the worst. They tell me I’m this, that, and the other, and then cheat…where they do that at? The most common reasons: You’re so bangin’ that I didn’t really think…or I cheated because you’re too pretty to be with just me…blah, blah, blah…BUT I’m still out here. A little battered, a little bruised, but HOPEFUL. One (or ten) bad apple doesn’t spoil the whole bunch!
I say all this just to say: this too, shall pass. Open your heart, Wale! Just make sure you put your glasses on…and when people show you who they are, believe their asses!
I’m embarking on my quest for #thatthing in 2010 too and encouragement is something I definitely need. Just a bit for you from a fan!
Honey Mag! PLEEEEEEEEASE! Keep this goin! Make this an on-going thing for 2010!
Wow, that was very deep and I most certainly have felt this before hopefully not mistaken for lust. But sometimes you’re so in love that you’re just wide open for everyone to see your happiness!
He makes me want to listen to his songs more and more, DAMN baby tell it like it is….meow!
just one of the many…..sorry its so late but here we go
Living the life nothing but love in the air and money n site
thatthing had me copin 3 pair so that the whole family stayed nice n j wear
buyin rims, jewelry,and clothes
thatthing had me going
thought my life was planned out
wedding rings big things
til this nigga start trippin
then thatthing inside start to flippin
had me ridin round wit that 9 n my trunk
sayin ima kill both yall mfs, who want some
thatthing turned internal, had me questionin myself
askin what she had i didnt, what she did to make u break our commitment
thatthing had me going so bad thought bout takin myself out
now a caged bird, thatthing rarely comes out
damaged and broken, unsure of whats real
i take no one seriously, thatthing wont let me feel
thatthing mayb unfixable never to love again
thatthing
thatthing
thatthing
Great article! #thatthing, lol, will actually have you thinking and doing a lot of what he said…I personally can relate to #thatthing! Waiting for the next article.
Glad to have Honey back!
I was on the Hip Hop 4 Life website and admire the work you do with the youth in your area. I recently took a position working with at risk youth and am looking for ways to adequately provide health and life skills work shops in a way that the youth can relate to. I’ve done a lot of internet searches and can’t seem to come up with anything that will address their issues in a way that they can really relate to. If there’s any help you might be able to provide, I’d really appreciate it.
Amazing!!!! I truly respect his reflective words, honesty and maturity. Please keep these going!!
Listen & Download Wale’s hot new Freestyle over Waka Flacka’s O Let’s Do It. http://seket.us/dolph/m/sounds/view/Wale-O-Let-s-Do-it-HotNewHipHop-com-mp3
I can respect the artist in Wale.
His heart is pure and his words honest.
I am truly a fan.
#thatthing is something serious.
SO TRU WALE…I HAVE #THATTHING AND IT DRIVES ME CRAZY AND MAKE ME FEEL COMPLETE ALL AT THE SAME TIME BUT I LIVE FOR…IT IS BEAUTIFUL TO HEAR U EXPRESS IT…PURE ARTISTRY…I HOPE YOU CHOOSE LOVE THIS YEAR RATHER THAN FIND IT TO FEEL IT…IT MORE OF A CHOICE TO LOVE THAT PERSON AND BE THERE RATHER THAN GOING THRU A WHIRLWIND OF EMOTIONS///GOODLUC…1ST PIECE I’VE READ FROM U NOTHING BUT GREATNESS AS I EXPECTED AND CANT WAIT FOR MORE…
Wow what a great thought, I loved it, I wish to see u wale
I didn’t really like Wale when I saw him in DC, but I like these posts…keep ‘em coming HONEYMAG!!!
I SEE YOU WALE U DOIN YO THING NOW I HOPEYOU SHARE THE LOVE TO NEW ARTIST LOOK OU FOR LEVI JETSON
If you EVER decide to become a full-time writer,I would SO buy you book!!