The song was great the look is not
Thursday April 13, 2006
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In what is, hands down, our favorite story so far this year (it even beats the cop from the Village People going to J-A-I-L), ABC News explores the deductibility of the rapper Nelly's multi-carated teeth:
Several tax experts agree that Nelly's bejeweled teeth — celebrated in the hit "Grillz" — should be treated as a business expense and be deducted on the rapper's income tax return.
Because of the unique nature of their work, entertainers often claim deductions that most other people wouldn't try getting away with. In many cases, costly costumes, high-priced personal trainers, and even plastic surgery can be written off as a cost of doing business.
"I got my mouth lookin' somethin' like a disco ball," Nelly and co-singer Paul Wall rap in their hit single, an ode to their gem-encrusted dentures. Wall's oral ornamentation alone, featuring 65 princess-cut diamonds, is valued at $16,000.
Really, this write-off is a victory for both the grill-less and those who purchase their mouths at Tiffany's. After all, if you're going to get all up in someone's grill, you want something pretty to look at while you're there.
[ABC News]
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Categories: Grillz | Nelly | Rap
Its not so much what he wears or puts on his teeth, it really is the fact that he gets to take it off his taxes. When others are not allowed such right offs because we are not in the right tax bracket. I should be able to write of three fourths of my entire wardrobe as work cloths but the irs says no to me. I make peanuts compared to Nelly. There is a major double standard going on. I know many hard working Americans and immigrants working in America and they are told no to certain write offs but if they are in a higher tax bracket it suddenly becomes allowable. This is not fair. If such allowances wwere made many poorer people whould be given a little break to get in a better position financially.
Nelly has done more wit dose teeth then most do wit a pay check or a bonus.I mean he and Paul Wall put out a hell of a single and if anyon wanna fight that then post up.I myself am "inner city" and love rap but all u hater can't appriciate 1 man.I think that if u give him a chance you will find his music verey interesting so what ever u think is your opinion and this is a free country but then why hate a man for what he saya or wares ........personaly I like him
keepin' it real i'm outski
Whatever Karen. You're such a dullard, it's never occured to you that there is probably more than one Michael on these forums. It's a very common name. These couple times I talked to you are the only times I have ever been on here. I'm not going to waste any more time on you. Think whatever you want.
Well all good and bad children must go to bed sooner or later. For some now is sooner. When the time comes all will be enlightened as to what a right and good opinion is. Good night children this is MOTHER signing off.
That's because I am trying to do a million things at once Janet. I'm not the one claiming to be a writer and an author either. She is. Whatever. Go and mind your own damn business...
melissa , you are not exactly the best speller either... your grammar isn't too fabulous either...
Liesa- Like I stated your name depicts alot about who you are. Only cowards hide thier faces and liars hide the truth.
Someone speaking truth always hits hard, usuallty annoys and or irritates. If you think I speak endless dribble you will have a rude awakening in your life somewhere at some time. It will be with your husband, your children, close friends or some other venue that will cause you to understand other peoples viewpoints and not only your own. Liesa I am a great supporter of Education and I am all for you getting a masters but believe me there are some things about life, the psyche and human nature you cannot learn from a book. When you leave school and are away from the protective spaces of such an institution where everything is drawn out for you,in ritual and routine you will learn exactly what I am talking about.
Yes I do have a job and I would challenge you any day to many types of jobs because I know I could work circles around you and still have time to check these blogs out.
No, I am not a man hater as you suppose. Quite the opposite I truely adore men. I just don't like when men take advantage of women because they think they can. I don't like when women take advantage of men because their are many that do. Liesa I have news for you the world has been declining in more ways than one and this has been going on for years. You don't know who I know and what I do,so you cannot speak for me. I very well could know of several celebrities. I have my reasons for cheking this blog out just as you had yours.
Just for the record, I am a published author. I have written three novels. I have also published Poetry as well. Currently I am under contract to write for a famous Country Singer. So Liesa, your comeback trying to upset my boat didn't work. I am happy in my life. I just think many blogs need a good experienced opinion. As I have said so many times I am just expressing my opinions and comments just like everyone else. You don't have to like it or even agree,furthermore, I did'nt ask you to!
Lisea the Christian, God fearing people I know would never liken me to Hitler as you did. One would wonder about your current relationship with God .
As for Melissa, You need to keep track girl. There have been a few times you actually agreed with me and liked what I had to say on these blogs.
hell yeah, you go girl! I hate this girl. she's always bashing on everybody. good luck wih your studieslesa.
Karen... This will be my last posting and there are a couple of things I wanted to say before I go. I have had a fun and educational couple of weeks on these blogs.. mostly because I was endlessly entertained by the mindless dribble that you elicit forth every time you're on a forum. As I said on the Tom and Katie blog, I am a senior at Northern Arizona University who, this year is going to receive my Masters in Behavioral Psychology. Now mind you, I did not come on here to seriously debate anything... I came on here because my sociology partner came across this blog and wanted me to check it out. What I've found out during my time here is that the world is declining at a fast pace; spiritually and emotionally. I cannot believe the silly and un-productive ways that you choose to spend your time; on a chat forum arguing with people you don't know about subjects you're not familiar with and celebrities that you have never met. Now think about that... it's really a sad commentary on the world today. I know you said you had a job... it must be a great job to allow you all this freedom to sit on these blogs basically 24/7. I guess that would account for all the numerous spelling and grammatical errors in your statements. I have interacted with you as so many different characters on here and you respond the same way every time... usually rude, un-thougt out statements, no compassion and endless dribble about nothing. You say that you want a better world and this and that but in reality, you're part of the problem, not the solution. Your negativity and cynisism are what is wrong with the world today. In closing I will say that I have much pity for anyone who is unfortunate enough to have to share your "life", if you want to call it that, with you. You are a miserable, wretched woman who is bound to be lonely and bitter. My guess is that you're probably divorced since you are an obvious man hater. It's too bad. I have a great husband and great kids and a faith in God. This, coupled with my positive attitude, will take me far... much farther than your pessimism will ever take you.
By the way, this is an opinion and comment forum... it is not meant to be taken seriously and it is not meant to elicit any kind of deep thought as is evident by reading many of these blogs.
I am actually a published writer as well. If I wanted to give you my real name, you could pick up a book of my poetry and short stories but.... no, it would only be a waste and I don't need the money.
Get a life Karen. Stop living vicariously through a chat forum. That just stinks of desperation and loneliness.
Don't bother to respond to this because I would not even waste the time to check back on this. I am done. Unlike most of you, I have a REAL life to live.... Goodbye. And good luck.. You'll need it. Thanks for the laughs!!!
Liesa
I am not even going to respond to Latieka... too brain dead for me to even comprehend.
lie lie lie
Karen, shows how much you know... do you really think that I would be so foolish as to use my real name on here? Come on now. Don't be ridiculous. I'm not going to keep going with this because it would be pointless. Go on with your angry trash talk and have an awesome day!
Liesa Hitler was a murderer and I would never do such a thing. I like Jews, blacks, Asains, latinos,etc.... this is a forum for debate. I read us magazine,as well as others this is a debate among bloggers. Not a single soul has to agree with me, if I provoke thought in any fashion wonderful. My bottom line is I walk in truth, I try to see both sides and I have an opinion and I will express it. Opinions are like assholes everyone has one everyone. I do know that I am right regarding many things and I will not be afraid to speak from my experince. Shame on you for liking me to Hitler, you do not even know me, are you judging me per chance Liesa? You know a persons name can reveal alot about them and I have to wonderwhy your name starts with the word lie?HHHmmmmm??????
leisa,
oh u said i'm uneducated,ghetto seems more to me that u are the uneducated one because u mad because your taxes not right, maybe if u would have went to school long enough you would be able to handle your situation a little better other then trying to hate on nelly cause he got money. u need to go back to school and get your mind right
Karen- What is wrong with you? It seems like the only reason you even go on these blogs is to argue with people? All you seem to do is talk trash to me and everyone else on here. And don't say that you're not being argumentative, you're just stating an opinion because that's bull. You love to fight with people and I don't understand why. If you want to argue, go into a debate forum. That's what they are there for. Almost every blog on here is you almost challenging people to oppose you. God, you sound like Hitler.
Sorry, that was my brothers post. But he said what I wanted to say anyway.
Liesa I already said that
Latieka,
Do you know proper english? If so, then why not use it? You sound like an uneducated ghetto frog. Get a life. Stop making everything a racial issue because it's not. That's why there's so much dissention in the world. Every time something happens, people turn it into a racial issue when it actually isn't. Grow up. Get educated. It's the key to your otherwise pathetic future.
Latieka- ain't nobody hatn on a brother why you have to pull the race card evrytime someone says something negative about a person who happens to be black. If it ws eminem who golded up hi grill we'd be talking about him so grow up and put the race card to bed. Maybe if you do this in your little space of the world the whold race thing will start to go away because people will be growing up one person at a time. be real
Brett B I dont "Hate a Playa" as you suppose. I do have someone go over my taxes every year and they are paid to do so. But me being one of the working class I don't make enough to have a deduction. Now I could lie and say there have been more deductions than there were but lying does not make the tax situation any better. I work hard for every penny I earn, I should be given the same tax breaks bassed on my income. It is as if I am penalized because I do not make enough. Millionaires are already making enough money they do not need tax breaks.
nelly i'm a big fan born on the same day same year tryna rep for them good ol scorpio's. we only do it 4 the pimp juice
yeah this me again i just want everybody to knoiw that nelly is making the world improve. those who disagree know that if they was gettin money like him they would go crazy wit it to. so stop hatin on a black brother and let him do him 4real. Nelly keep doin it big and stay looking sexy only for the best iight. luv u
yeah,what'z the problem wit every body hating on NELLY? it can't get no better.NELLY i luv yo grill and 4 those who don't let them know that's only how u do it 4real. I luv u boo and wish u the best within the years.
CONGRATULATIONS with the GRILLZ!!!!!
I can't understand what goes through a guys mind. I would never date anyone who had a mouth that looked like that. It's just plain nasty.
HEY!!
CONGRADUTATION TO BRAD AND ANGELINA WILL BE PARENT SOON TMW OR NEXT 2 DAY.
AND I SAY GOOD LUCK IN FUTURE AND REALLY MY FAVOR BRAD AND ANGELINA AND THIER FAMILY.
THANK, LEN
He is from my home town of St. Louis, and I knew him before he was famous. Lets just say money changes people..and not always for the best. He looks silly, but thats just him. Diamond teeth...whats next, Diamond contact lens. Unreal.
Nelly is to sexy for all those diamonds in his mouth be he is looking fine
nelly looks sexy
I LIKE NELLY AND THE WHOLE GRILLZ THING AND EVERYONE KNOWS THAT RICH PEOPLE CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT TO AND BESIDES THEY KEEP US ENTERTAINED SO WHATS THE PROBELM? I SAY GOOD AND WAY TO GO NELLY!!!



