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12/13/06, 8:27 am EST

Meet Tika Milan

tika milanAGE 26
HOMETOWN Buffalo, New York
COLLEGE University at Buffalo
FAVORITE BOOKS Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man; Gloria Naylor, Bailey’s Cafe
FAVORITE MOVIES The Color Purple
FAVORITE MUSIC A Tribe Called Quest, The Low End Theory; anything by Nina Simone

What kind of kid were you?
I used to play football and basketball in the streets all day, run around fighting – I was very much a tomboy. I never had any girls’ toys, never did none of that shit.

How did music enter your life?
My mother listened to soul: Stevie Wonder, Ike and Tina, Marvin Gaye. I got into Slick Rick, and when I was in eighth grade, I got 2Pac’s Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. I used to write down all the lyrics to Slick Rick and Tribe Called Quest and rap into my mother’s stethoscope. She’s a nurse. Then my sister sent me Jimi Hendrix’s Live at Winterland. I remember rockin’ that shit on my portable cassette joint. My sister’s eighteen years older than me. She used to be a music journalist and she would send me cassette tapes. I had boxes of them.

First concert?
My mother dressed me like I was going to church, and my father took me to an MC Hammer concert. We sat in the nosebleeds, and I thought it was the best thing in the world. When I was fifteen, I went to a Lost Boyz concert and Freaky Todd asked me if he could have sex with me! I was backstage trying to get autographs and dude asked me to have sex with him. I was fifteen! I said, “Dude, no.”

How’d you get into writing?
When I was twelve or so, I started writing raps. From there I got a little consciousness in me and I started writing poetry. That’s when I started to understand things socially and politically.

What was the turning point?
At some point in high school I just started reading different things. My father is a very conscious sort of guy. All the things he had been saying to me started to register. I was trying to understand the way people worked and why things are the way they are. Trying to make myself a better person. There’s all kinds of ignorance and all kinds of complicated social shit. My father taught me to be a politically and conscious-minded person.

And that started to come out in your writing?
Yeah. As I got older I started to do poetry slams, and I started winning. From there, I did little features on TV and radio. The poetry scene was really really big.

How far did you get with that?
I did some local stuff. I won poetry slams all over the city. I was one of the illest in my city. Still one of the illest. They can’t fuck with me! I got published in the newspaper and I was working with a Buffalo literacy agency and they used to pay me to go different places and do readings. In college I published a little chapbook called Crack Skies and Two Moons. I even tried out for Def Poetry Jam, but I didn’t make it.

How did you apply for this Rolling Stone thing. Did you see it in the magazine?
Well I was looking for a job and my homegirl back home was “Rolling Stone is doing a reality show, you should apply for it.” And I wasn’t gonna do it, but the day before I put everything together and overnighted the shit.

But you were excited about it, or thought it would never happen?
I thought it would never happen. I sent my stuff in and I didn’t hear back for about a month. I thought they forgot about me. And I forgot about it and I was like, Fuck it, it’s not gonna happen. I just kept doing what I was doing. And then I got a phone call and it was on from there.

What were you doing right before that?
Freelancing for a couple Web sites and looking for something steady — a lot of hard work for a little bit of money. I was getting really sick of doing that shit. A month later I get a call saying they wanna interview me in New York.

So when did you find out you’d made it?
I got another call saying, “We don’t know who we’re gonna pick, but we’re gonna send a camera crew to your house either way.” They didn’t want us to know if we got picked. So I’m just sitting there in my apartment in Brooklyn. I’ve been living there since ‘03. Jann Wenner calls, and I didn’t know who he was. My friend was like “Some guy named Han just called you.” So I had no idea who this guy was. And he goes, “Yo, congratulations. We picked you! Can’t wait to meet you!” I was shocked, I didn’t think it would happen. It happened so quickly, I was kinda scared. I was really kinda shook. I was like, What the fuck did I just get myself into? I definitely did not expect this to happen.

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Jessica Mallard | 3/12/2007, 10:46 am EST

Hi baby it’s your best friend from b-lo. I am so proud of you. You are doing so well and i knew you would girl. I have been trying to find you since we last talked in b-lo and you are still my bf and you should’ve won. Love u for life. I will contact you somehow.

E | 3/5/2007, 5:17 pm EST

Hey Tika! I just wanted to let you know that I watch the show and I admire your talent always did. Although we were not hanging buddies or anything like that while you were in Blo;I always thought you had mad talent. I wish you the best I am cheering for you for real!

Comment to Razi | 2/26/2007, 1:15 pm EST

Krish… who is she supposed to be? You big “I’m from the hoods of Cambodia” hip hop reject. Who are u? No#1 She is Filipino American-So Krish keep reppin for all tha YAY AREA Filipinos and tha peoples all across the globe. We the 2nd largest API group in America and people act like they don’t know nothin a’bout our presence. You carryin weight for tha community and we all appreciate that. Show that we ain’t no passive and submissive Asian model minority stereotype. Yee! Yee! Cus! Cus! YADIDIMEAN?
Props from BAY AREA XPO 183!
ugh! I’m tired of these square ass BUSTAs talking shit! KRISH got chosen to be on this mofuckin show for a reason. She BEEN Krish in the Bay since before this show, so don’t get it twisted! Anyways, that’s why Jann Weiner knew Krish de Leon before Krish de Leon knew Jann Weiner.

& FYI, she’s a Pilipina; not “an Asian with a Latina accent.” Don’t be ig’nant, ya Bible belt losers.

Renisehonest1 | 2/21/2007, 11:00 pm EST

Do you know my cousins up there Anita Hunt. Sorry for the last one. Cause I thought they had tolded the winner.

Renisehonest1 | 2/21/2007, 10:24 pm EST

I think you should have won you had a lot to offer. But they didn’t give you that chance I think. So to these people making them little a#@ comments “STOP” hating.

Razi | 2/16/2007, 8:27 pm EST

Only u would get a fan club of femme admirers from all across the country. I remember Tika from WAAAY back in the day when she was rocking box braids and going to PREP! We hated each other, and in time could finish each other’s sentences. TIka has been my best friend since 1994, and will be forever! She’s amazing as a poet, singer, rapper, writer, person, and speaker. Watching u on this show, I can tell exactly when u are not paying the others any attention…. You did ur phony laugh like 25 times in the last episode. You do not like Krish… who is she supposed to be? You big “I’m from the hoods of Cambodia” hip hop reject. Who are u? Never heard of u… I think those fake azz gold fronts are chapping her lips…. That dude Russell may be competition….AFTER REHAB! And those other nobodies….are just that nobodies! Tik, u are the shizznit… we both know that. Thanks for being a positive black role model on television. Thanks for being urself. Everyone whose wrote on this and knows Tika personally already knows that she is exactly who she shows on TV and is not playing it up for the camera! We also know that this was her destiny….FAME and PURPOSE! She’s a chick for all u asses making ignorant concepts. Its nice to see the rafter is out of your eyes while u are peeping my homie’s splinter….GET SOME BIZ! Big up BLO! Peace!

tsf | 2/16/2007, 12:48 am EST

dream job territory. i think u showed u got some writing skill but in my op. they gotta keep u in sit down situations where u and whoever can vibe. cuz on first impressions youre appealin to a real slim percentage; do you & that but hittin the carpet lookin straight farmer was clownin in my eyes

PrincessJJ | 2/13/2007, 1:26 pm EST

Forget J-Z, you should of asked him why he pushed that African women down in Africa when she tried to take a picture of him and you and all the other males just stood there and did nothing. Is that part of your lyrics being into misogyny LOL-that would of got his attention.

Dena | 1/30/2007, 11:18 am EST

I knew you would go big!! Keep God close and you will continue to succeed! Your b-ball friend from the BLO!!!

Brisa007 | 1/29/2007, 1:49 pm EST

Hello!
I loved your work on The Roots, their one of my favorite music groups, and it was nice to see the wonderful article you did on them. Keep doing big things!
Lates

JJ | 1/26/2007, 7:38 pm EST

Saw your big picture in the rolling stones magazine Yes!!! You deserve to be on the front cover,when you win!!! Not only for your great talent, but to be the first Black Butch Lesbian of color to be in Mainstream anything. JJ Your femme LOC friend

Anjane'tte | 1/26/2007, 2:47 am EST

Tika you are very talented and you are a inspiration to me. I’m very glad you got the opportunity to experience this and I wish you the best of luck :o ) Luv Ya GirL!
P.S. Don’t let nobody bring you down…

JJ | 1/25/2007, 10:01 pm EST

Hey girl glad to see a beautiful sexy intelligent talented humble stud butch black lesbian of color on mainstream tv finally your the first gives me hope for all LOCs,and a awesome singer too. Im a cancer too and my favorite movie is The Color Purple, plus I love those animal planet videos too

Jasmine | 1/23/2007, 11:26 am EST

Tika is the smartest thing that has hit Rolling Stone in a minute. You make me proud to be the Black sexy dyke that I am. Keep on keeping on…

jamaicanfemm | 1/22/2007, 8:22 pm EST

jus wanted 2 give u big upps…i love your article..this may not mean much from me because i cant get u a job but i tell u wat u got my repsect as a journalist…u find ya intelligence mind blowin and i congratulate u on any journey of life..krystal0nj@yahoo.com keep on doing your best!! it will pay off o yuhh ya sense of humor iz sweet

nayda p03t | 1/22/2007, 7:31 pm EST

i am just happy to see someone afican american doiin what they do best..and i dont like being an editor or anything im strictly poetry but its good 2 c u succeeding and for hte record i hope u win..and even thought i am a lesbian…thats not y i want u 2..Russell iz fuckin up Big tyme..so keep ya head up and u got me rooting 4 u!!!

The revised version!lol | 1/22/2007, 6:42 pm EST

When I first started watchin the “Im a rolling stone” I was deeply intrigued.In the beginning..I was taken in by your smile..Ya NY..Soft aggresivness..I was so into it.(and secretly into you personally).trying hard to keep it on a “for ta love of writing” level.What really took me over was your common interest in the one thing that makes Me me. My writing..I love your willigness to step outside the box.. With your comfortable loose pants, and your noticibly tite white tee’s-You have a desire:a pen a imagination, a story and a piece of paper.I love it.. But umm overall.. I love your passion for writing.. You know how, as a writter. You can just tell if its something you can DO or something you ARE.. You know??..I actually thought about sending in a lil somthin ta see if I could get on there, but Im not sure if Im ready..I dunno..Im from Jer’z Jerz..Not to far from tha City that neva Sleeps..Butumm I would love for you to give me some consrtuctive crticism on some of my writings ..When eva you get a chance to.. No strings attached..You already got mad groupies..I promise to keep it clean and respectful..For tha love of words and writing.. I want to send you some of my stuff but I dont want people to claim whats mine.. So tha ball is in your court..
luvjonez_athart @yahoo.com

The Writter within.. | 1/22/2007, 6:10 pm EST

Thats crazy..I didnt even mean to send my messege b4 this..I didnt even proof read it.. so tha shit is all fucked..excuse ma language.. but umm I hate when I send something.. Read it.. And it sounds like a illiterate.. excuse the mistakes..My email was even wrong..its
luvjonez_athart@ya hoo.com

The Writter within.. | 1/22/2007, 6:08 pm EST

When I firt started watchin the “Im a rolling stone” I was so intrigued.I the beginning..I was taken in by your smile..Ya NY..Soft aggresivness..I was so into it..An what really took me over was your common interest in the one thing that makes e me..Which is my writing.. I love your willigness to step outside the box.. With you comfotable loose pants, and your noticibly tite wite tee’s..I love it.. But umm overall.. I love your passion for writing.. You know how, as a writer. You can just tell if its something you can do or something you are.. You know??I love it.. I actualy thought about sending in a lil somthin ta see if I could get on there, but Im not sure if Im ready..I dunno..Im from Jer’z Jerz..Not to far from tha City that neva Sleeps..Butumm I would love for you to give me some consrtuctive crticism on some of my writings ..When eva you get a chance to.. No strings attached..You already got mad grouies..I promise to keep it clean and respectful..For tha love of words and writing..
luvjoez_athart @yaho o.com

The Writter within.. | 1/22/2007, 6:07 pm EST

When I firt started watchin the “Im a rolling stone” I was so intrigued.I the beginning..I was taken in by your smile..Ya NY..Soft aggresivness..I was so into it..An what really took me over was your common interest in the one thing that makes e me..Which is my writing.. I love your willigness to step outside the box.. With you comfotable loose pants, and your noticibly tite wite tee’s..I love it.. But umm overall.. I love your passion for writing.. You know how, as a writer. You can just tell if its something you can do or something you are.. You know??I love it.. I actualy thought about sending in a lil somthin ta see if I could get on there, but Im not sure if Im ready..I dunno..Im from Jer’z Jerz..Not to far from tha City that neva Sleeps..Butumm I would love for you to give me some consrtuctive crticism on some of my writings ..When eva you get a chance to.. No strings attached..You already got mad grouies..I promise to keep it clean and respectful..For tha love of words and writing..
luvjoez_athart@yaho o.com

B girl | 1/22/2007, 3:26 pm EST

Tika- You’re yummy!

Brandon | 1/22/2007, 9:50 am EST

Hey tika. You are so stylish like always. This is BBB from Buffalo, NY . Fellow Preppie, Former Roxy’s Dance Partner, Good Friend and Former Nardin Date Dancer. Girl I am so proud of you. I just recently signed with Music with a Twist Recording Label so maybe you’ll write an article about me someday. I miss you girl . Looking forward to seeing you soon. Email me some time girl. babidol169@yahoo.com or bmcclellan@kippsankofa.org. Love you much keep ya head up girl

Brandon

Jim | 1/21/2007, 10:54 pm EST

Is this a guy or girl? I still don’t know.

Shannon | 1/21/2007, 10:31 pm EST

I think your really talented.. you can write and sing.. hope u much success!

Brogan | 1/18/2007, 5:12 am EST

wanna go on a date sometime?

hah.
yeah, i realize how awkward and creepy that sounds.
really, i just want to get to know you. these people, some of them that don’t even know you, speak of you as if you are something from out of this world. you inspire people. you make people want to follow their dreams.
i think that’s really sexy.

um…or cheesy…?!

shit, you’re never gonna read this anyway.

Keta | 1/16/2007, 11:06 pm EST

What’s Happening! Congrats Tika…Knew you would do something big, better and get out of B-lo from the first time you stepped through those GLYS doors. Keep it going…
Much love

Blue Skies | 1/11/2007, 2:48 pm EST

OK, so I LOVE, LOVE LOVE YOU, and I don’t even know you… But I think you’re dope, and you inspire me to definitely be a writer… I told my friend if I was down I would definitely get down with you, lol… BUt fa reals you are an amazing writer, and You are the most talented and creative soul breathing consciousness and social awareness… Stay up, Stay Blessed, and I hope you win!!!

Cousin Frank | 1/8/2007, 8:01 pm EST

I saw you in the first episode. We are all proud of you. I am glad to see that you are brave enough to chase your dreams instead of sitting on your butt and thinking about them. GOOD LUCK.

Betsy Kiefer | 1/8/2007, 9:13 am EST

Holy Crap…Shatika Milan! You have come a long way from Nardin! I am so proud to see you doing so well! Keep up the hard work and it will pay off! You rock Tika! I hope our paths cross again - Good Luck!

Michele | 1/7/2007, 11:42 pm EST

I’m sooooo proud of you. I have never met someone so talented, intelligent and real. The world needs you, but I don’t think they ready. Keep speaking out and always remember what Audre said “Your silence will not protect you” so make it do what it do…Be-otch!!!

Sandy | 1/5/2007, 6:06 pm EST

Tika wishing you the best and much love .Tik you have been , you are and always will be a winner .We can’t wait for the show to air! Love ya! sandy/ebby/jay/robbie

LBoogie | 1/5/2007, 8:09 am EST

Hi Tika, I saw your name and it was so familiar, Then I remembered you from a couple of social groups in Buffalo. I am in the South now … but any congratulations. I am proud of your accomplisnments.

CHANGE_GONNA_COME | 1/4/2007, 2:46 pm EST

KNEW THAT IN TIME YOU WOULD BE THAT POWER, THAT STRENGTH, THAT VOICE THAT WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
YOUR VOICE “WILL!!” BE HEARD!! AND YOUR VISION “WILL!!” BE SEEN
WHATEVER YOU WILL TO YOUR PATH “WILL BE!! CONGRATS!!!

CHANCE_GONNA_COME | 1/4/2007, 2:08 pm EST

I KNEW THAT IN TIME YOU WOULD BE THAT POWER, THAT STRENGTH, THAT VOICE THAT WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
YOUR VOICE “WILL!!” BE HEARD!! AND YOUR VISION “WILL!!” BE SEEN
WHATEVER YOU WILL TO YOUR PATH “WILL BE!! CONGRATS!!!

ShortStuff | 1/4/2007, 12:51 am EST

she didnt even luk like a girl and man! the show hasent even started here ]=

haitienne | 12/30/2006, 5:23 am EST

i thought i recognized you. i saw you in hanifah wadilah’s music video/documentary. it would be so cool to see queer non-gender-conforming black person win this competition, but just having an articulate, nuanced person of color like yourself on national television is enough. go head, girl! i hope you win.

Jayo (BallerStatus.com) | 12/28/2006, 3:19 pm EST

Congrats Tika, do the damn thing!

soulgirl | 12/27/2006, 2:59 pm EST

kick some ass girl. you are rockin some mad style with those shoes.

nicole shoe | 12/26/2006, 2:28 pm EST

im so glad someone fromthe b-lo is representing…i entered this too, but alas wasnt so fortunate…ill be pullin for you!

lib0603 | 12/26/2006, 2:15 pm EST

a chic ?? damn!!

TheeLadyScorpian | 12/23/2006, 9:46 pm EST

It is such a thrill for me to see our youth growing and contributing to this socially F*up world…Work it Tika run with it and Thrive…!!!

TheeLadyScorpi an aka Tee*

NYC | 12/22/2006, 12:43 am EST

I always knew u had the talent and the skills to do the damn thing. luv u long time your homie esha from the Bronx.

umm | 12/22/2006, 12:01 am EST

copy editor…. its Freaky Tah, not Freaky Todd

charliemapleton | 12/21/2006, 11:47 am EST

Wait,Jann S. Wenner is a man?Oh well,Tika’s still got five years to go ’til she corrupts the RS frachise(and I mean that in a good way).

charliemapleton | 12/21/2006, 11:43 am EST

Future cover girl for nv and Black Enterprise…Once she takes Ms. Wenner’s throne.

LIKE A BOSS!

the infamous BIATch | 12/20/2006, 10:51 pm EST

wow, i thought that was a dude

Saucebox Poets | 12/20/2006, 11:02 am EST

Congratulations, Alumna! Rebecca S. and I are psyched for you.
Much love and best of luck,
Robin B. and the ladies of Saucebox in Buffalo

Hyundai | 12/19/2006, 6:06 pm EST

Gonna lose…

Auntie Safronia | 12/17/2006, 11:48 am EST

Well, congratulation my niece and the award to you, the greatest! You are a winne+r now and just waiting for your title. Very proud of you and looking for to the 7th of January 2007.

Tonia | 12/16/2006, 1:20 pm EST

“I’m in the lead because I got that speed.
I’m in the lead because I got that speed…

Speed…that’s what you need. Speed…that’s what you need.”

I think u were like 10 yrs old, not 12.

So it’s been 16 yrs & u still got that speed, talent, perserverance and determination.

In addition to being a talented writer and socially conscious person, Tika has also been instrumental in the lives of many disadvantage children thru her volunteer efforts…from teaching kids how to write, tutoring children with their schoolwork, and promoting HIV/AIDS education and awareness to both straight and gay youth.

And have you heard Tika sing? Hopefully you will, because she got some skilz in that area too.

Looking forward to seeing the show and to seeing u take your lead as the winner of “I’m from Rolling Stone”!

Luv U Much!!!

ur Big Sis

Julia | 12/15/2006, 6:36 pm EST

….I remember the first time I heard Tika do her poetry thing as a teenager and she blew me away and continues to blow me away. Her “special talent” has been evident for a long time …….Way to go little cuz!!!…Can’t wait to see the show!

Kevin J | 12/14/2006, 5:38 pm EST

Know her through a friend of mine in Buffalo, she’s got a great down to earth personality and comes across really observant, meet her once and you instantly know shes gonna go far. I cant wait to watch her on this show!!!!!

charliemapleton | 12/14/2006, 3:13 pm EST

Like her potential-we’re very keen and knowlegeable as African Americans,we both feel Tribe…I would like to hang with her.

j | 12/14/2006, 1:10 pm EST

thats a girl??? that was what i was sayin!!!!

sk8ergrrl | 12/14/2006, 4:51 am EST

This girl is the smartest and most talented of all the contestants. She should win. Plus, she has sass and attitude; something that every writer needs.

Uh | 12/13/2006, 7:03 pm EST

Holy shit, that’s a chick?

the izza | 12/13/2006, 2:15 pm EST

“The Color Purple”, huh? No shit.

Nilly | 12/13/2006, 12:28 pm EST

Chicken-Tika?

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