PHOTOS: Nelson Mandela's Body Lying In State, Thousands Queue To Say Goodbye

The body of late anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela this morning arrived at South African government Union Building, Pretoria, where it will lie in state for three days.
Thousands of people queued on Wednesday to say goodbye to Nelson Mandela, whose body was lying in state in Pretoria in the building where the anti-apartheid hero was inaugurated in 1994 as South Africa's first black president.
The public, invited heads of states and international guests will be able to view his body from today till Friday.
He will be buried in his home village of Qunu in Eastern Cape province on Sunday Dec. 15th.
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SHOCKING: You Won't Believe What Appeared Over Mandela's Body (PHOTOS)

On Thursday, a rainbow appeared over the Union Buildings, the country’s official seat of power in Pretoria, and where the beloved world leader’s body is currently lying in state.

The body of Mandela, who passed away at the age of 95 on December 5, has been on display to the public since Wednesday, and will remain so till Sunday, the official funeral day.
The appearance of the rainbow over the building has shocked many.

Could this be coincidence or does it have some significant meaning?

Jay-Z Given Apology By Barneys CEO

Jay-Z Given Apology By Barneys CEO

Barneys CEO Mark Lee apologized to Jay Z  (Tuesday), due to allegations that customers at   Barneys New York were racially profiled.

“We deeply regret that these recent events have distracted from the great work of the Sean Carter Foundation, and we offer our sincere apologies to Mr. Carter,” Lee said, as per nypost.com. “Our collaboration together is based on the shared mission of helping individuals facing socio-economic hardships.”

Jay and Barney’s forged a partnership back in September titled “A New York Holiday”.  Lee continued to express his feelings on the matter.

“No one, and I mean no individual, should go through the unacceptable experiences described by Trayon Christian and Kayla Phillips,” Lee said today. “We offer our deepest sympathies to both of them.”

Lee statements  came after a meeting with the Rev. Al Sharpton at the Harlem, New York headquarters of Sharpton’s National Action Network.

“I’m prepared to stand with the Rev. Sharpton and the leaders to effect real change and bring other retailers into the fold,” Lee said, as per nypost.com. “Moving forward there is a broader issue that needs to be addressed and Barneys New York is committed to be part of the solution.”

Rick Ross Speaks On Past Beef With 50 Cent

Rick Ross Speaks On Past Beef With 50 Cent

Rick Ross was  interviewed this week on the radio station Power 105.1 speaking about his upcoming album “Mastermind,” along with other things such as past “beef” between himself and 50 Cent.
Ross makes it clear that he does not acknowledge fifty’s comments and does not take it personal, but instead focuses on the “real things” in life.

“Was the fact that I never really felt that personally,” said Ross, in regards to his feud with 50 Cent. “You know, at the end of the day where we come from when it’s real you see real things happening. I got homeboys. I got to look at they kids and they no longer here. I got they moms and the holiday time. That’s what be on my mind sometimes. So, I done dealt with real things in real life.
So, when you see that type of—I just call it buffoonery or whatever it is, I was enjoying it too. So, it’s like I could have fun too with it. You know what I’m saying? And then at the end of the day I always felt like I’m the one with nothing to lose. I was like this a bad decision for homie to make. You gotta do your homework. You gotta watch—you gotta know what’s going on before you just, you know what I’m saying?”

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The Game honours Mandela

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The Game has put his love for Nelson Mandela in ink.

The rapper got a huge tattoo of the South African freedom fighter on his arm in light of Mandela's death.
In the late hours of the day on the 9th December 2013, the Hate it or Love it rapper decided to etch some art on his skin in tribute to the late great Nelson Mandela whose passing has certainly dealt the world a heavy blow. The rapper has taken a peaceful route in recent times, promoting non-violence and interesting diet regimes.
The intricate piece features Mandela in jail looking solemnly through the prison bars.
"The finished 'Nelson Mandela looking out of the prison bars by @NikkoHurtado done on my side. 7 hour sitting…. Few more hours to tie in the tats around it & we solid. #NelsonMandela #RIP #Legend #Leader #Freedom #Peace #Equality #Tattoos #SouthAfrica," shared The Game on Instagram.
The impressive piece came at the price of pain. California tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado added, "#NelsonMandela Tattoo collector @thedocumentary In the arm pit area! Ouch."
Game is just one of the many artists who have paid tribute to the South African leader. R.Kelly prepared a musical tribute while Kanye West took to Twitter to share his love and respect.