July 20, 2008
I don’t know if they are still a couple or not but they are definitely still friends and why the hell not? 
These pictures were taken at Russell Simmons’ annual Art For Life Benefit last night in the Hamptons. Russell and Porschla have recently broke up but she stated that he is her best friend. The pictures prove they remain close. For more pictures including another party on Friday night click
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July 9, 2008
Mashonda opens up about her and Swizz Beatz. She says in January 2008 they were fine in her eyes, talks about how Swizz changed, what happened after she had the baby etc. Read it.
So you and Swizz were married, had a son, when did you find out it was a wrap?
For legal issues I can’t discuss, but eventually I will. I just want people to understand that in January 2008 at my birthday party, in my eyes my husband and I seemed perfectly happy. Hip-Hop Weekly did an exclusive, and things were fine. Whatever happened after that, I wasn’t aware. I didn’t know about anything, it was a rude awakening. I feel like I gave too much already, but just know I am in no way shape or form using what is going on to push my music. The media is creating a scandal, and I’m creating music, it’s not apart of each other.
Understood. What are you doing for your career so you’re not labeled just Swizz Beatz ex-wife?
There is no ex-wife situation yet, we’re not even legally separated yet. We are still in the beginning stages.
So it’s a break?
Maybe it’s a break, I don’t know. I don’t know if shit will ever be the same, and I don’t honestly see how it could. Maybe this is God saying we need to do us for a minute, and I’m not pushing for anything but peace at this point. I’m not wanting him to crawl back and I’m not on his heals. All I want is peace and to be on decent terms for our son.
Was there a change in Swizz as he got deeper in the industry?
Oh girl, yes! But with Swizz it took time. There was definitely a slight change.
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