Atlanta music group Migos are suing their lawyer Damien Granderson for stealing millions of dollars from them through “excessive fees” without proper authorization, and for failure to mention conflicts of interest from his representation of their label, according to Billboard. The group, comprised of Quavious Marshall (Quavo), Kiari Cephus (Offset), …
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Stephen Curry Speaks Out Against The Notion That Famous Black People Don’t Experience Racism
Racism has been a strong topic in the media following George Floyd’s death that took place almost two months ago. Now basketball star Stephen Curry has taken on the topic, turning down naysayers who say famous and rich black people don’t experience racism. According to the Golden State Warrior, celebrities …
Read More »Black Special Needs Student Sent To Juvenile Detention For Not Completing Schoolwork Amid Global Pandemic
Written by @kristenshylin_ Life with COVID-19 has affected everyone in the world in many ways: financially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. But what if I told you that it could affect your freedom? No, not your freedom to wear a mask or dine in at a restaurant, but your freedom to …
Read More »Celebs Stand Up For And Support Nick Cannon Amid “Anti-Semitic” Comments, Diddy Offers Cannon Spot At Revolt TV
Celebs are standing up for Nick Cannon after Viacom/CBS fired him for spewing “anti-Semitic” comments. Although Viacom/CBS has dropped Cannon over his recent comments from his June 30 episode of “Cannon’s Class” podcast, he hasn’t been dropped by his numerous comrades in the industry. “It’s never hate speech; you can’t …
Read More »Kelly Rowland Opens Up About Being Compared To Beyoncé; “I Would Torture Myself In My Head”
Singer Kelly Rowland candidly spoke on her years of living in comparison to longtime friend Beyoncé during a recent episode of The Voice Australia. To encourage contestant, Chris Sebastian who stands in the same shoes, Rowland—an original member of the 90s R & B group Destiny’s Child, recalled her own …
Read More »Family Of George Floyd Sues Minneapolis For Use Of Neck Restraint; Says Police Brutality Is A Public Health Crisis
On Wednesday, the family of #GeorgeFloyd filed a federal lawsuit against the city of #Minneapolis, and the four police officers involved in his death, claiming the police brutality against Floyd and those like him, is a “public health crisis” in the Black community. Evidently, the only thing not scathed by …
Read More »Al Harrington Explains Why Marijuana Policy Change is Essential To Police Reform
Al Harrington, ex-NBA star and founder/CEO of Viola Brands, a company that assists minorities with entering into the marijuana business, is devoting his time to changing the justice system as it pertains to drug arrests. According to ACLU data, black people are 3.64 times more likely than white people to …
Read More »Tamar Braxton Calls Out Pay Inequality Between “The Braxton Family Values” And “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”: “That’s What Happens When It’s All White Executives”
Tamar Braxton says her family show The Braxton Family Values has been paid significantly less than other family reality TV shows, specifically Keeping Up with The Kardashians. On Monday, a Twitter user wrote, “I wish y’all could work out a deal with a black-owned network. Anyone of them would be …
Read More »Asheville City Council Approves Reparations For Black Residents
On Tuesday, in a historic move, the city council of Asheville, North Carolina, voted unanimously to provide reparations to Black residents. The city council also apologized for the city’s role in slavery, discrimination, the denial of basic liberties to Black residents. The resolution does not mandate direct payments to the residents …
Read More »Rihanna Announces New Skincare Line ‘Fenty Skin’ Coming July 31
Rihanna is looking to add to her repertoire of beauty products by launching a new line of skincare products. Rihanna’s “Fenty Skin” is launching at the end of the month and will join her other Fenty lines: Fenty Beauty, Savage X, and LVMH’s FENTY. RiRi launched Fenty Beauty back in …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Says She Was Shot In Sunday Morning Incident That Led To Tory Lanez’s Arrest
Just days after the early morning arrest of Tory Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion is opening up about the entire ordeal. The incident occurred on Sunday Morning after a party in Hollywood Hills. According to initial reports, police received a call about a disturbance around 4:30 am. Upon arrival, witnesses said …
Read More »T-Pain Says Travis Scott Ghosted Him In Multiple Studio Sessions; Twitter Reacts: “The T-Pain Disrespect is Out of Hand”
Fans are calling out Travis Scott after learning he ghosted and disrespected T-Pain. The widely renowned King of Auto-Tune detailed the studio session with younger rapper, Travis Scott, during a recent Twitch Stream. According to Urban Islandz, the Florida rapper invited Scott to the studio to work on music beats …
Read More »Disabled Black Veteran Faces Five Years In Prison For Having Medical Marijuana In Alabama
Written by: @kristenshylin_ ” I feel like I’m being thrown away by a country I went and served for,” Sean Worsley said in letter from the Pickens County Jail to a criminal justice organization known as Alabama Appleseed, the Washington Post reported. A Black disabled veteran’s entire life changed when …
Read More »Joe Biden Reveals $2 Trillion Plan to Tackle Climate Change
Joe Biden announced his plans to combat climate change on Tuesday, revealing he wants to spend $2 trillion over four years, increasing clean energy in the transportation, electricity, and building industries. The plan outlines how he would also simultaneously create jobs as well as address racism. During his speech in …
Read More »A Squirrel in Colorado Has Contracted Bubonic Plague, According to Health Officials
Just when you thought 2020 was about to say sike, it just keeps getting worse. A squirrel in Morrison, CO, tested positive for the bubonic plague on July 11. If you thought the economic downturn from coronavirus was sending us back to the Great Depression days, you were sadly mistaken, …
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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