The family hustle was stronger than ever last night (February 2) at the 2012 fashion presentation for T.I.’s clothing brand Akoo in Atlanta.  Hometown favorites Keri Hilson, Killer Mike, Future, Cynthia Bailey and Polow Da Don had a front row view of models working the runway, showcasing designs from the clothing line at the Kevin Hart hosted event.

Check out the OMG Girlz whipping their technicolor yaki below as well as Eddie Winslow tipping the scene in his best Miguel inspired outfit and more ATL randomness from the night that was after the jump!

Photo credit: Prince Williams

If the rumor that Ted Turner was acting as Marlo Hampton’s own “Big Papa” back in the day (read: prohibition) proves itself to be true, it now makes sense why James Brown was inquiring on his whereabouts in the middle of his greatest interview ever.

Hello Beautiful – For the longest time we have wondered how Marlo Hampton, of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” lives the lavish lifestyle she portrays. Until last week, we had no clue as to where her funds came from. That was, until cast mate Sheree made a startling claim that Marlo sleeps with an 80-year-old white man to get money!

According to a source:

“Ted Turner was Marlo’s sugar daddy. My understanding is that Marlo is one of the reasons why Jane Fonda divorced Ted Turner.

Ted Turner is the “sponsor” who financed the The Red Carpet Boutique Marlo had at the Perimeter mall in ATL. Marlo knows how to get money, she’s a true hustler.”

I find it interesting that this rumor dropped out of the sky following Ted Turner’s appearance on Poprah’s ‘Master Class.’ I see you negros putting two and two together, via the channel guide.

Gossip: Has Marlo Hampton’s Sugar Daddy Been Revealed?

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Nessa, you didn’t think Marlon was going to get off with dropping homophobic slurs without Funky Dineva checking that chin, did you?

“No real man gon have his lady at you age, bitch you like 49, staying in no damn town home! That is something for a young demure woman like myself, okay? If Tony ever get it together, bitch, we’ll move into a town house. But until then bitch, I’m just gon file up on yours. How you gon turn your basement into a boudoir? Bitch please!”

Related LINK: Marlo Hampton Attempts To Remove Her Louboutin From Her Mouth After Dropping ‘F’ Bomb

Update: Marlo has release an official statement apologizing for her unnecessary comments. Check it out below:

It is with great disappointment in myself and sincere regret that I would like to issue to my friends, my most ardent supporters, and my followers, this statement:

I would like to offer from the bottom of my heart the fullest and most heartfelt apology for my recent use of an anti-gay slur. When I used this word, I was not mindful of the demeaning connotation that this has in the gay community.

My speech was irresponsible, thoughtless and said with the intention of conveying anger rather than as a statement on my feelings towards the gay community as a whole.

My first action, after the incident was to contact my closest friend and assistant of 8 years and to confess what I had done, to express my sadness and regret, and to ask him for his forgiveness.

I was devastated at the thought of having hurt or embarrassed him as well as any member of the gay community and relish this opportunity to publicly apologize. My friends have embraced me, supported me, withheld judgment of me and have meant a lot to me over the years. I would never abuse their kindness and friendship and would never want to hurt them or demean them in any way.

I applaud and admire this community for their triumph over a sometimes harsh, mean spirited society that discriminates and even violently attacks those who are different. These are obstacles that I relate to and that I have been inspired by them to overcome. I celebrate this community and am saddened by any indication otherwise, that my actions may have caused.

I look forward to continuing to build my strong relationship with you, my followers and supporters, and those of you who do not yet know me and my heart. I look forward to work to regain your trust, respect and your love which has so empowered me over the years. I also thank you for allowing me to address you personally and to let you know how deeply sorry I am.

With Love,

Marlo

Here are some flashback flicks of Marlo playing nice with a few of the same gworls she shaded Sheree for hanging out with last year courtesy of Freddy O.

“Sam Evans, I’m coach Roz Washington and you are one strange looking kid. I’ve never seen lips like that on a White child.”

With that opening line NeNe Leakes made the transition into primetime television official during last night’s episode of “Glee.” How would you rate her performance?

As I said earlier tonight when enough is enough is enough. And sometimes people can do things that go just too far. And then there are times when some people grow and some people say the same. I’m into growing.

With every episode she talks negatively above me. You don’t see me on an episode this season talking negatively about her. To be very honest, I haven’t talked to Kim in almost 2 years now. So she’s still talking about things that are very old. So let me just say, growth is a beautiful thing. And some people grow a little bit slower than others.

I don’t know and I don’t care.

– NeNe Leakes discusses her longtime frenemy Kim Zoliack on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’

Previous allegations point the finger at the socialite for causing the apparent suicide of the young mother she assaulted in a night club six years later.

I am shocked and saddened to hear of the recent distortions of events and false accusations disseminated over an altercation I was involved in over a dozen years ago. It had been my preference, out of respect for the person involved, as well as her family, to not speak about this incident publicly, but the recklessness with which the story is being manipulated has forced me to come forward.

I was in my early twenties, and what took place started out as an argument with someone who was once my friend, over the phone. In the first incident, I was ambushed at my house and badly beaten. Though charges were initially filed, those charges were later dropped and I filed a restraining order.

As disturbing as the carrying of a weapon may seem, it was quite common in the environment in which I was raised, and not only I, but also the person involved in the altercation, had each brought weapons to protect ourselves. There was a confrontation, her knife dropped, mine did not.

I was arrested and convicted of aggravated battery for which I served 6 months in jail. What is so disturbing about the false reports now circulating is that it was she, my friend, who appeared in court on my behalf and fought to reduce my sentence.

Click here to continue reading Marlo’s statement.

Are you ready for NeNe Leakes’ crossover into Hollywood? Scoring her an acting gig in a recurring role, Leakes is the first reality television personality to ever guest star on FOX’s hit television show Glee.

Citing a National Enquirer report, talking head Wendy Williams speculated this week that Linnethia’s new guest-gig as swim-coach Roz Washington could spell the end of her time on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. More pictures from her second day on set below.

Straight From The A exclusively reports that a woman was left permanently disfigured after Hampton slashed her in the face during a nightclub brawl. Six years following the incident the 33-year-old mother reportedly jumped to her death from a Florida bridge.

Giving the intense scrutiny following the suicide of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ estranged husband Russell Armstrong coupled with Hampton’s violent past its no wonder why Bravo execs elected not to include her as part of the Atlanta franchise’s official cast.

Read all of the details here.

The Braxtons were prom glamor courtesy of the Spring 2002 Delia*s catalog down for the Trumpet Awards 20th anniversary at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday. This is for the cool in you, Mama Evelyn. More pictures of Bobby Brown, Cynthia Bailey, Juanita Bynum and her premium yaki, Aretha Franklin, Tyrese and a host of others after the jump.

Pictures via Rolling Out and Freddy O