Thursday, September 2, 2010

LONG HAIR DON’T CARE? .... LONG HAIR DOES CARE!! LLOYD CUTS OFF HIS HAIR AND DONATES IT TO A WORTHY CAUSE!!




Lloyd aka. “Mr. Long Hair Don’t Care” surprised his fans today via twitter (@lloyd_yg) when he revealed that he cut off his trademark braids for a worthy cause. The R&B star, who began growing his hair over 10 years ago, felt like it was time for a change, and time to give back, “I’ve been growing my hair since 9th grade. It’s time for a new me.” said Lloyd. He went on to say, “The fact that my hair will go to someone that needs it more than me, makes me feel great about my decision.”

Lloyd has always been an avid supporter of non-profit charity work, especially when his efforts go toward benefiting children in need. Non-profit organization Locks of Love will use Lloyd’s donated hair to provide a hair piece for a financially disadvantaged child (under age 21) suffering from long-term medical hair loss. The organization was happy to work with Lloyd, and both parties hope that their partnership will inspire others to donate.

Mahogany Wright, Lloyd’s long time hair braider gave the artist one final braid, then did the honors of cutting off the 12 inch lock of hair. Moments before, Lloyd had this to say, “I’m doing this for me. I feel like it’s time for a change and now is the perfect time." Lloyd’s childhood barber, known simply as “Parker The Barber”, who was the last person to cut his hair when he was just 14, finished the job, giving the artist a fresh new look. After his cut, Lloyd simply stated, “I feel liberated.”

Lloyd has been busy prepping his 4th studio album and Zone 4/Interscope debut, ‘King of Hearts’ which will be lead by the new single “Lay It Down” produced by Awesome Jones (aka Polow Da Don). He now has a new look and new energy to go with his new label situation and new album.

More at Vibe.com.

31 comments:

  1. I just love your new look, but i love more is that you love it, and did that for your own. and plus your helping someone withit.
    Your such wonderfull, and last but not least your looking sexyyyyyyyyyyyyyy aowwwwwwwww you did it, cant belive it....i love it!!!!
    love kiss and hugs
    hanni

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  2. This decision is a wonderful decision. I have donated to this organization before and the look on the child's face that gets the hair piece is worth every inch that you cut. This makes me love Lloyd all the more!! I love the new look...very SEXY!!

    Marisa J

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  3. IT'S SHOCKING TO SEE THAT YOU'VE CUT YOUR HAIR BECAUSE I SAW YOU LAST MONDAY @ MINISTRY OF SOUND. THE HAIRCUT LOOKS COOL.& SLICK LIKE NAT KING COLE LOL YOU MUST FEEL BRAND NEW..GOOD LUCK WITH THE ALBUM AND NEW SINGLE PEACE!!! FROM : @IMANUELSOUL <<FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER

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  4. OMG I can't believe you cut your hair but if it's for a good cause I'm all for it keep doing what your doing love you to death:)<3

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  5. UGHHHHHH HOW COULD YOU??!!!? I don't care if it's for a good cause!

    I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU JUST DID THAT!!! IM SO USPET!

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  6. Honestly, your long hair was apart of your crazy unique style. Your hair fits your face it's like IDK the hair was sexy along with ur face and body. U have to live with it. Wish you the best. I'm not feeling the new Lloyd yet. I can't lie. Guess unique artists is surreal now...every1 doin da same thing. Hope this change elevates you. With all respect.

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  7. IT'S "SHYIMA" SAID MY G~MAIL ACCOUNT CLOWNING LOL...I LOVE IT!!! ALTHOUGH I HAVE PARTLY CLOUDY EYES, WITH POSSIBLE SHOWERS..LONGER HAIR DON'T CARE, GONE I DON'T SEE IT NOWHERE LOL. I HAD A STRONG GUT FEELING YOU WHERE GOING TO DO THAT SOMEDAY, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW WHEN. REAL TALK I TRULY LOVE IT, IT'S VERY BECOMING OF YOU. IT SHOCK ME IT DIDN'T SURPRISE ME THOUGH, BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN SEEKING OUT FOR CHANGE. YOU HAVE TRULY MADE SOME WISE DECISIONS AND CHOICES CAREER WISE, FAR AS THE WHOLE RECORD LABEL THING ETC..CHANGE IS ALWAYS GOOD AND I MUST SAY YOU MADE SOME GREAT ONES. I GUESS THE HATER'S CAN "LAY IT DOWN" LAY IT DOWN! YOU'VE TRULY STOOD UP IN YOUR CAREER WOW, AND IT'S LIKE YOU SAID DOING IT YOUR OWN WAY. AS LONG AS YOU LIKE IT I LOVE IT..CONGRATULATIONS I'M SO, SO PROUD OF YOU AS I STAND GIVING YOU AN STANDING OVATION!!!

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  8. Some ppl are kiss ups. Just because your honest does'nt mean you're a hater. I love Lloyd, but his was always on point. He is known 4 his gud hair, gud looks, sweet soft voice. I have a feeling he will end up growing it back out. it's just a phase in my eye site. Change is good SOMETIMES! Let's all be real he started out with the hair and we loved it still do. his long pretty hair is what shocked ppl...he was hott wit it still is...I lyk da long hair better.

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  9. It was sweet of him to donate his hair to children. I don't think he should've cut it all off. I can even see half of his hair. Lloyd had the tighest braids in da music industry. No one had him beat when it came down to hair and style. My opinion.

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  10. I HAD A STRONG GUT FEELING YOU WHERE GOING TO DO THAT SOMEDAY, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW WHEN. REAL TALK I TRULY LOVE IT, IT'S VERY BECOMING OF YOU. IT SHOCK ME IT DIDN'T SURPRISE ME BUT IT IS VERY SHOCKING ,SO MY LONG DON'T CARE IS GONE ..BUT THE NEW LOOK IS HERE. I LIKE IT BUT IT HAVE TO GROW ON ME ..WELL YOU STILL MY LLOYD ON MATTER WHAT I'M STILL THAT FAN FOR LIFE! LOVE YOU LLOYD BY THE WAY YOU LIKE JUST LIKE YOUR FATHER MAY HE R.I.P.GOD BLESS I'AM STILL A LLOYD LADIES 4 LIFE TOO SO I SUPPORT YOU WHAT EVER YOU DO,BEST WISHES TO YOU & YOUR NEW ALBUM KING OF HEARTS ..AND YOUR NEW SINGLE *LAY IT DOWN..WHICH I LOVE VERY MUCH..AS LONG AS YOU LIKE IT I LOVE IT..CONGRATULATIONS I'M SO, SO PROUD OF YOU AS I STAND GIVING YOU AN STANDING OVATION!!!

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  11. BLACKBETTYBOOP6 said...
    I HAD A STRONG GUT FEELING YOU WHERE GOING TO DO THAT SOMEDAY, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW WHEN. REAL TALK I TRULY LOVE IT, IT'S VERY BECOMING OF YOU. IT SHOCK ME IT DIDN'T SURPRISE ME BUT IT IS VERY SHOCKING ,SO MY LONG DON'T CARE IS GONE ..BUT THE NEW LOOK IS HERE. I LIKE IT BUT IT HAVE TO GROW ON ME ..WELL YOU STILL MY LLOYD ON MATTER WHAT I'M STILL THAT FAN FOR LIFE! LOVE YOU LLOYD BY THE WAY YOU LOOK LIKE JUST LIKE YOUR FATHER MAY HE R.I.P.GOD BLESS I'AM STILL A LLOYD LADIES 4 LIFE TOO SO I SUPPORT YOU WHAT EVER YOU DO,BEST WISHES TO YOU & YOUR NEW ALBUM KING OF HEARTS ..AND YOUR NEW SINGLE *LAY IT DOWN..WHICH I LOVE VERY MUCH..AS LONG AS YOU LIKE IT I LOVE IT..CONGRATULATIONS I'M SO, SO PROUD OF YOU AS I STAND GIVING YOU AN STANDING OVATION!!!

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  12. Awww! I was really shock as I read this news 'bout Lloyd's finally cut his hair. I was teary eyed :( I feel sad 'cuz the braided hair of Lloyd is one of the unique stuffs 'bout him that I really love. I'll surely gonna miss that beautiful hair. But knowing that he did it for others welfare it somehow lessen the sadness. In fact! I'm so proud of Lloyd for doin' such sacrifice. The hair is worth-cutting for :) Hope to see again that beautiful braided hair of yours someday :) I love you and will love you in all means! <3

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  13. i love the hair cut you still sexy N beautiful i love the way you are sexyness

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  14. Your hair looks nice Lloyd. You did it for Locks of Love and that was very sweet of you to cut it for a cause. I can really see your handsome face now! Although I must say that in the second picture I wasn't sure if it was Q-tip or a cholo I was looking at, boy! Lol. You look good!

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  15. I thought that it was a joke at first but when I saw the pictures I knew it was true! That's a lot of hair by the way lol. At least you did it for a good cause though and I stand by your decision.

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  17. It's amazing at how humble u are! They say as we grow older we become wiser but ur age doesn't match the wise decisions u are making and that says a lot about u! Ur up bringing has molded u into someone that can never be duplicated which means u'll never be forgotten because ur "unique", "special" and any other thing that can describe ur individual being! I pray that u continue to make the wise and humbling decisions u have been making and I wish u nothing but the best of the best. U deserve so much more and in due time the world will be urs. Locks of Love is a great organization to partner with and the child who is to receive the hair will be so grateful to have the beautiful hair u have donated. Damn... what more can one say about such a wonderful, kind hearted person that continues to blow everyone's mind with the things u do. Ur voice has continued to be the voice of love, the voice of reason and the voice of continued growth which makes ur fans love u all the more. In the end the hair didn't make the man, the man - U Sir Lloyd made the hair!

    U are love so much more than u know and love don't die easy so u got me for life! Do u Lloyd...

    Much Luv Always,
    MzDeDaze

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  18. I LOVE, Love, luv it!!!... Wonderful charity...

    Kels...

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  19. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY I LOVED YOUR LONG HAIR I KNOW ITS FOR A GOOD CAUSE SO I WILL TRY TO GET OVER IT BUT I DONT KNOW IM KINDA SICK OVER THIS LOL WAHHHHHHHHH

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  20. India Arie was singing "I'm not my hair" and she was right.
    your hair wasn't the only reason why we love your music : your voice, your talent, your lyrics, your style and more made LLOYD
    But i do believe that there are two LLOYDS in you: the Artist and LLOYD and you have to be true to yourself if the artist wants to be true to his fans so do whatever you have hair or not, you stil be LLOYD

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  21. I love the new look lloyd! You still look handsome as ever! Muaaaah! :-)

    -HB_26

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  22. Change is always positive as it shows that in order to grow, you must embrace change which you have done exceptionally well. Most of the comments I have seen have talked about I must quote ''good quality hair'' or ''I can't believe you cut your hair'' true beauty is within I see beyond the superficial level there's more to you than your hair on a conscious level your essence is greater than your outward appearance you are wise, humble,intelligent, your talent speaks volumes and most importantly you keep true to your self. Keep up the great work and I wish you all the best with your new album it was a pity I didn't get to see you when you came to London hopefully you will return some day and I'll get to see you perform live stay blessed with true love from the heart. xx Kassrose12

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  23. I am not against the King's decision. I did read interview(s) after Omarion cut his hair and Lloyd mentioned he did'nt plan on cutting his hair off and other ppl did it cuz they can't rock their hair like he does. This was in 08" and I agree that's why I'm shocked he did it usually when Lloyd say he wont do he don't. He is firm and sticks with his feelings. I just hope he's making these changes because he wants to not becuz he has to. In my eyes he was perfectly fine with the hair. He 1 of those artist that does'nt need major changes when it comes down to looks and talent(s). He is still YG at heart...the new cut has 2 grow on me this seems so unreal. That was too much hair to let go of. Sweet that he gave back, but giving ALL of his hair was insane. His hair is his image no the hair did'nt make him, but helped benefit him.

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  24. YG all I can say is I love you! I may not fully understand your choice(s), but you used your own discretion. As a true loyal person all I can do is except and love you for who you are. If you are satisfied then I WILL swallow my pride and bite my tongue because I respect you. You do make wise choices & giving up your hair had to been hard. I know you did this for a purpose...a good one for that matter. Yes, you were perfect with the hair!...You still is. You have a heart of gold! {By the way you did a good deed now grow your long sexy hair back lol. I wanted to meet you and ask if I could touch it & massage your scalp too late now lol!} I Love you SO MUCH I would never say anything to offend u. I'm supporting you all the way even when you can't push yourself...I'll be ur "pusha" lol!!!

    Sweetheartdezzy

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  25. You look amazing ! What a wonderful cause I suffered from childhood cancer and it was the Locks Of Love that saved my life !!

    Love ya !

    Keona

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  26. Long hair need more care. As it takes more time for cleaning and doing in proper way. So I think that would be a difficult task.

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  27. Lay it Down (Remix) -Hottttt!!!!

    http://majorre.tumblr.com/post/1068304199/lloyd-x-major-r-e-lay-it-down-new-blog-new

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  28. Omg i really can belive u did that!!! U still cute tho, u look like a younger Michael Jackson!!!

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  29. LLOYDD U LOOK GREATT AND EVERYTHINNG UR AN AMAZING PERSONN WE CAANT BELEIVE YOU DIID THIISS YOU ARE NOWW OURR ROLE MODELL AND U INSPIRE US. LOVVE MEGG ANDD YAZZ BTW PLZZ COME AUSTRALIIA WERE UR NUMBER 1# FANS WERE ALL WAITING 4 YOUU LOVVE YOUU LLOOOYYDD BABBYY !!!!

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  30. Really i like your blog with syle icon in your blog.

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  31. I definitely think that donating your hair to locks of love was a humble thing to do.I'm sure the organization and the special child that recieves you gorgeous hair appreciated your good deed. This just shows people how truely beautiful a person you are inside and out. I think people can see that you are truely growing up and you have values, morals, and goals that you have set for yourself. Your mother has done a wonderful job raising a humble and strong-minded man. I give all the props to Mama! Now I have to say that it did take me a minute to digest that the hair was officially gone.. LOL.. BUT.....I like the new due. It does kind of make you look alot younger(jail bait) but just add somemore facial hair, edge it just right and HEY SEXY! But getting back on subject any type of change that one decides to make in life is always for the good.I feel like you are headed in the right direction and God is leading you on the path to SUCCESS.Just keep God first,stay grounded, stay focused, and surround yourself by positive people and you will be BLESSED! You are one of my favorite artist of this era and it's not b/c you famous,or the way you look/dress or the way you sing/sound,or that society says you are the new "it" artist of the week et. I like you b/c of what you stand for, what you believe in, the hunger you have to learn more on your trade, the quality in music you strive to produce,and the love you have for your fans. You are human and you keep it 100%! So if you rock wit it then I'll roll wit it LOL! So please do not change...don't go hollywood on us and cross over to the darkside. You are perfect just the way you are.


    Much Love,
    Ms. Brothers

    I am an Artist of Life and My Life is my Art!

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