As usual, Baller Alert is here to give you the most relatable tweets of the week, just to set the tone that most of us have a lot more in common than we all think. How many of you go to church and see the pastor sitting in the corner …
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Married Professional Boxer, Felix Verdejo, Charged in Connection with Murder of a Pregnant Woman Found in Lagoon
Felix Verdejo, a professional boxer who fought in the 2012 Olympics, has been charged with various crimes connected with the murder of a 27-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child. The married 27-year-old boxer surrendered to authorities in Puerto Rico on Sunday evening, approximately 24 hours after Keishla Rodriguez‘s body …
Read More »Shekinah Jo Reveals on Instagram Live That She and Tiny Are No Longer Friends
Not long ago, Shekinah Jo was on the internet weeping and defending Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris from the slew of sexual harassment charges she and husband T.I. are facing, but their relationship has seemingly come to an end. Shekinah revealed that she and Tiny are no longer friends in a tearful …
Read More »A Mike Tyson Docuseries is Coming to ABC
ABC News will air a new documentary series on the rise to fame of boxer Mike Tyson, as well as all that has happened since. In the first trailer for Mike Tyson: The Knockout, a voiceover says, “Mike is a complicated individual.” Starting with his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, …
Read More »Oregon Senator Charged With Misdemeanor After Being Accused of Unlocking Capitol Door For Protestors
Two misdemeanor charges have been filed against an Oregon state senator suspected of allowing protestors into the closed state Capitol building while lawmakers discussed Covid-19 restrictions. According to court records, Republican Rep. Mike Nearman was charged on Friday with first-degree official misconduct and second-degree criminal trespass. Nearman is accused of …
Read More »Texas Democrat Gary O’Connor Faces Calls to Resign After He Called Tim Scott an “Oreo”
A Texas Democratic official is now facing calls to resign from his post after calling Republican Senator Tim Scott an “Oreo.” Lamar County Democratic Party chair Gary O’Connor called Scott an “oreo” after Senator Scott delivered his rebuttal speech to President Biden’s congressional address on Wednesday. “I had hoped that …
Read More »White Restaurant Owner Ordered To Pay Black Man $546,000 For 5 Years of Enslavement
A court ruled that a South Carolina man with an intellectual disability will be paid $546,000 in damages after a restaurant owner enslaved him for 5 years. Bobby Paul Edwards, the owner of the J&J Cafeteria in Conway, South Carolina, pleaded guilty to one count of forced labor in 2019 …
Read More »Suspected Smuggling Vessel Overturns, Leaving At Least 4 Dead, More Than 20 Hospitalized
Four people are dead, and more than two dozen were transported to hospitals after a suspected smuggling vessel overturned on Sunday morning. The accident occurred off the coast of San Diego near the Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma. The local fire rescue department started to receive calls about the …
Read More »Caitlyn Jenner Says “I’m Clear About Where I Stand” After Being Called Out On Her Support For Anti-Trans Bill
Caitlyn Jenner, 71, is facing a heavy dose of backlash after speaking her opinion on trans girls as “biological boys.” The I Am Cait star recently expressed her support for anti-trans bills that would ban trans children from playing on sports teams that match their gender identity. “This is a …
Read More »Two Teenagers On Their Way To Prom Killed In Car Accident
Two Indiana high school students driving to their prom were killed in a car crash. Hamilton Heights High School senior Kalen Hart and her prom date, Lendon Byram, who attended Cathedral High School, were killed in the crash. Derek Arrowood, the superintendent of Hamilton Heights School Corporation, confirmed the news …
Read More »Man Who Killed Teenager Over Rap Music Found Dead In Jail Cell
The man who was accused of killing 17-year-old Elijah Al-Amin in 2019 was found dead in his jail cell on April 17. Michael Adams is accused of killing the teenager outside a Circle K in Peoria two years ago. Adams told police that he killed the teenager because his rap …
Read More »Carnival Announces Cruise Ships Will Sail Out Of Galveston, TX
On Sunday, after over a year’s wait, Carnival announced its cruise ships have returned to the Port Galveston in Texas. The return of the ships makes it hopeful that the travel industry is rounding the corner of making a return after being negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. According to …
Read More »10 Songs To Help You Get Over A Breakup & Never Look Back
It’s perfectly normal to mourn the loss of a relationship through music. While we love a quality sad love song, there are plenty of tunes out there that will motivate you to kick your ex to the curb and fall back in love with yourself. Here are a few records …
Read More »MS-13 And Other Gang Members Hiding In Waves Of Immigrants Entering U.S.
There are growing concerns that MS-13 and other gang members are hiding in the waves of Mexican and Central American immigrants crossing into the United States. U.S. Border Patrol Agent Chief Matthew Hudak tweeted Friday that five gang members were detained in one week at the Laredo, Texas crossing. A member of the violent …
Read More »Medina Spirit Wins 147th Running Of The Kentucky Derby
Medina Spirit shocked racing fans Saturday when he won the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by jockey John R. Velazquez and trained by Bob Baffert, the horse entered the race with 12-1 odds. The win gives esteemed trainer Bob Baffert his record-breaking seventh Derby win. The win gave Velazquez his fourth Derby …
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Regina King Shares How Producing ‘Shirley’ Empowered Her Resilience
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Unveiling the Groove: What to Expect From Je’Caryous Johnson’s “Super Freak: The Rick James Story” Starring Mint Condition’s Stokely
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Exclusive: Antonio Brown Discusses Recent Return to College and Finishing His Degree, Blocking Out Social Media Noise, and the Inaugural ‘AB Festival’
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Exclusive: Oprah, Taraji P. Henson and More Grace The Color Purple Premiere Carpet In LA [Videos]
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Dashing Through The Snow: Ludacris and Lil Rel Howery Talk Significance of Crafting the Perfect Feel-Good Holiday Film [Video]
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EXCLUSIVE: Singer Durand Bernarr Talks Growing Up With Supportive Parents, Working With Erykah Badu, His Musical Inspirations and More [Video]
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Exclusive: Issa Rae Admits She Initially Felt “a Bit Intimidated” When Learning She’d Be Portraying a Pregnant Spider-Woman in New Spider-Man Film [Video]
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EXCLUSIVE: Belly Talks New Album, His Respect for Hip Hop Culture, and How Beyoncé is the “Last of a Dying Breed”
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Starring Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Fantasia and More, ‘The Color Purple’ Trailer Unveils Fresh Interpretation of Alice Walker’s Classic Novel [Video]
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Exclusive: Mary J. Blige’s Second Annual Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit Brought Out All The Stars
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Dreka Gates: Charting Her Own Path from Aspiring Doctor to Wellness Entrepreneur on The Baller Alert Show
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Hurricane Chris Opens Up About Overcoming Legal Battles and Eyes Future in Music and Acting – The Baller Alert Show
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Big Boogie Opens Up on Baller Alert Show: From Humble Beginnings to CMG Stardom, a Tale of Resilience and Loyalty
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Kaliii Opens Up About Personal Life and Career Aspirations on The Baller Alert Show
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The Baller Alert Show: PSC Hits the Studio Once More with T.I., Young Dro, Mac Boney, Kuntry King, and Killer Mike