February 23, 2008 Clik Magazine Featuring B. Scott (Update!)
The splendiferous Black GLBT magazine, Clik, February issue which just so happens to feature yours truly hit newsstands today! The graphics, layout and Darian Aaron’s article about me are nothing short of stellar! Thank you so much Dwight Powell (editor-in-chief) and Clik magazine for all your support, it really does mean the world to me! Love muffins please support me by going out and purchasing your copy today! (Click on the picture above to view the preview!)
To read my Clik magazine write-up
The Fabulous B. Scott!
If You Don’t Know Him Now…You Will
Take me higher Lord! This spirited phrase would seem appropriate during Sunday morning praise and worship service, but when it comes out of the mouth of the fabulous video blogger and celebrity commentator B. Scott it takes on an entirely different meaning.
There’s something new and exciting happening in the blogosphere and the man at the forefront of this movement is B.Scott of lovebscott.com. From the self-proclaimed queen of all media Perez Hilton to the hugely popular urban site Concrete Loop, they’re all singing his praises and logging onto his website and You Tube channel (youtube.com/lovebscott) to get their daily dose of fierceness.
At first glance the androgynous features of B. Scott leaves many people wondering if he’s male or female, with long curly black hair, perfectly arched eyebrows, flawless skin and a tight frame, he often grabs the attention of both sexes, including some straight men who insist they don’t know he’s biologically male.
In the present black gay culture where hip-hop has permeated its way into mainstream views and fashion, many gay men have rejected the flamboyant and effeminate images often associated with homosexuality, but not B.Scott, he revels in it.
With over 30,000 subscribers on You Tube, 45,000+ views on a single video and over 50,000 blog readers a day, B. Scott is not only changing minds about what is marketable in Hollywood but is being embraced by people who wouldn’t ordinarily invite a flamboyant black gay man into their homes.
His fans are affectionately called “Love Muffins” and they love him just as much as he loves them. Just read any of the comments on his blog or myspace page (myspace.com/lovebscott) and it’s evident that B. Scott is not just a personality but also a movement.
Once I was assigned to write this article I knew I had to opt out of the usual telephone interview and make the trip to Los Angeles to meet B.Scott in person after watching his internet popularity increase to celebrity status, and I’m glad I did.
It was an unusually rainy day in Los Angeles as I arrived at Toast near The Grove to meet B. Scott for a late lunch. As I waited for his arrival I wondered if he would be the person so many of us had grown to love from his videos or if he would be the exact opposite. So often performers turn out to be a big disappointment to their fans after the camera stops rolling and they’re required to make a human connection.
When B. Scott walks into a room it’s almost impossible for him to go unnoticed, with a pair of fitted jeans, white v-neck tee, cropped military jacket, and his hair pulled back, he greets me with a warm smile and embraces me as if we are old friends.
For the next hour and a half I become immersed in the world of B.Scott and much to my surprise the person from the videos is the exact same person that’s sitting across the table from me taking small sips of Tortilla soup, authentic, opinionated, and super confident.
A few years ago B. Scott was miles away from the life he lives today in L.A. and the attention he’s receiving across the country. The son of an interracial couple born on a farm in rural North Carolina, B. Scott always knew he was different and his mother knew too. She would always tell him how special he was, an attempt to acknowledge his sexual orientation without discussing it according to B. Scott, but realizing the unique qualities that he possessed she vowed to do everything she could to ensure his dreams became a reality.
At the suggestion of his best friend Tshaka Muchiteni, B. Scott decided to test out his talent as a comedian in the fall of 2007 when he launched his channel on You Tube.
After seeing the success of Chris Crocker and his infamous video rant in defense of Britney Spears that garnered him national attention it seemed to be the perfect platform to introduce himself to the world. But don’t be fooled, B. Scott is no Chris Crocker. Behind the high-pitched voice, over the top delivery, and occasional wigs there is substance. He’s not afraid to take on the hypocrisy in the black church when it comes to dealing with homosexuality, arguing God made me gay (And what!) or the recent allegations of child molestation by singer Raz B towards ex-manager Chris Stokes. Nor has he allowed the progressive community of West Hollywood where he lives to shield him from the painful experiences faced by many young black gay men all over the country.
He’s quick to tell you that he’s been there too, he’s been rejected and felt alone, but he always knew that God had a plan for his life, plans that were larger than anything that he could have ever imagined. And by B. Scott living his truth in front of thousands of people who may not come in contact with black gay men he is all at once empowering, a case study, and controversial.
His effeminate nature and unapologetic attitude has upset many people within the black heterosexual and gay communities. Some believe he owns the stereotypical views society shares about gay men, but B. Scott couldn’t be bothered. “It’s a social construct, people are programmed to believe a man or a woman should only behave a certain way and when you’re different and comfortable in your skin it makes people who have their own hang-ups about sexuality and gender roles uncomfortable.”
He frequently receives hate mail and invitations to accept Christ into his life (because a gay man couldn’t possibly already have a relationship with God, right?), but the positive feedback always outweighs the negative and there’s plenty of positive. Most significantly is B. Scott’s much anticipated transition from You Tube to television. A half hour show is in development that will give fans more of what they’ve come to love about B. Scott but with a bigger budget, and he’s assured me that it will be the ultimate B. Scott, witty, entertaining, and gay.
It looks as if B. Scott aimed low when he set out to take over Hollywood because he is certainly on his way to making a name for himself all over the world. I think God was listening when he asked him to take him higher because he’s clearly doing just that.
Mona
February 15, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Looking 2 Fly ..them gorgeous cheekbones ..
BabyBrown
February 15, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I BOUGHT IT, I BOUGHT IT, IT WAS CIRCLED ON MY CALENDAR, GET IT B. SCOTT!
BabyBrown
February 15, 2008 at 11:19 pm
AND TRUST I GOT MY SUBSCRIPTION TO THAT MAG CUZ THE MEN ARE DDDDDELICIOUS
Tonya
February 16, 2008 at 8:06 am
You look so GOOD on the cover, I am gonna pick it up today.
wilsa84
February 16, 2008 at 10:55 am
Damn love muffin u look splendiferous!!!! I really like the style, I’m so proud of all your accomplishments. U deserve it and so much more.
I love you!!!
ur #1 love muffin
Chance
February 16, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Congrats, babe!!!!
Sparkle of Tha Hot Seat
February 16, 2008 at 2:19 pm
You look fabulous love muffin. Keep up the good work. Congratulations to you.
Ammie
February 16, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Wow, you look great! Like always. Congratulations! You deserve it.
IBEDAMNED
February 16, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Great article, B. Scott. Clik did you well…
CrazyAzzLarry
February 23, 2008 at 2:17 pm
When is the B. Scott show coming out??!! I will be TIVOing that!!!
Nikki
February 23, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Congrats! There is plenty more in store for you!
Dalia
February 23, 2008 at 3:32 pm
B, the article was simply superb! And you, as usual, look absolutely Mahhh-velous!
Shay From Detroit MI
February 23, 2008 at 6:09 pm
You know I had to come and check it out my love,
I’m so proud of you, like all that you do, and will do my new BFF,
until next time love, keeping doing you, and the world is yours my love.
Shay from Detroit, MI
babybrown
February 24, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Work B!
Miss Tee
February 24, 2008 at 2:18 pm
You look absolutely STUNNING in this picture..wow!
I’m very proud of you…these are just stepping stones for the high point u are about to reach in ur life…muahz!!!
supergirllie
February 24, 2008 at 3:51 pm
awww great read
truth
March 4, 2008 at 9:08 pm
real interesting how clueless you are Brandon Scott. You may say nobody defines you but chile, to the common eye you are a Black Man. Period. Outside of your lil femme world you are just a black man. If that seems like such a bad thing to you, oh well. surprise! that’s what God intended for you. You will never be a woman. The fact that you think you’re blurring lines just by growing your hair long and speaking in a high pitched voice is modern day Vaudeville and really comical to women who know better. You can’t surgically implant a woman’s essence.
B. Scott
March 4, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Thank you for visiting lovebscott.com and taking the time to leave your opinion. Love ya much and of course double kisses!
sean
March 4, 2008 at 9:44 pm
the truth as you call yourself. you need to grow up ok cuz if b. scott is help just one person love themself and see the world through better eyes then he has done something great.. B. Scott you keep on keeping ya hear cuz haters will always be.. love much dbl kisses
licia
March 4, 2008 at 9:44 pm
b. you commented on this better than i would have .lol this shows why people love and respect you so much .
WuvMuffin
October 29, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Oh shut the hell up truth . you are absolutely FALSE! B Scott is who he is! Hes not TRYING to be a woman. Hes being B Scott. If you dont like it TOO BAD E-BALLERRRR! Obviously youre in love with him if you took the time out to log onto his site, read his whole article, type your little piece of ish comment AND type your name, and email address and press SUBMIT COMMENT!
you took many steps to profess your love for him! but youre still not a love muffin. youre not even a crumb