Pop culture icon Paris Hilton has just recently gotten engaged and TMZ reports that her husband to be spent a pretty penny on the ring. According to reports, Hilton’s new diamond engagement ring is worth about $2 million. Her fiance, Chris Zylka, ordered the ring 5 to 6 months …
Read More »Showtime Cancels Jamie Foxx’s “White Famous”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jamie Foxx’s comedy series, “White Famous”, has been canceled by Showtime. The series followed Floyd Mooney (Jay Pharoah), a comedian working his way to the top of the Hollywood food chain while learning how to deal with “White fame.” The program was said …
Read More »3 Phrases to Leave In 2017
It’s almost the new year and in the true fashion of “out with the old and in with the new,” here are a few phrases that we shouldn’t bring with us into 2018: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ”Lit”-First it was “turnt” and then there was “lit”. We’ve added this term to our …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Year in Review: Top 10 “Oh S***” Moments of 2017
As 2018 quickly approaches, we can’t end the year without recognizing all the times this year that left us flabbergasted in some cases, and ecstatic in others. Whether you found yourself overjoyed about Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement or confused by Tyrese’s breakdown, here are the top “Oh Sh**” moments of 2017: …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Notorious B.I.G. Released “Big Poppa” 23 Years Ago
On Dec. 30, 1994, rapper Notorious B.I.G. released his hit song “Big Poppa” from his first studio album ‘Ready to Die’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Sampling The Isley Brothers’ track, “Between the Sheets”, the single was an instant hit peaking number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It also earned Biggie a …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Year in Review: Top 5 Best Ratchet Reality TV Moments of 2017
Reality television is entertaining, no matter how you try to spin it, but in 2017, there were some top moments that had us glued to our television screens, begging for more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Here are Baller Alert’s best ratchet tv moments of 2017: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Yandy Smith Reveals She Wasn’t …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: 2Pac Released “California Love” 22 Years Ago
22 years ago today, 2Pac released his single “California Love” featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman. After being released from prison in 1995, the single was dubbed as 2Pac’s comeback. It was also his first single as a Death Row Records artist. To this day, the song remains …
Read More »Chance the Rapper, Colin Kaepernick, and Rihanna Top the List for Most Charitable Celebs of 2017
DoSomething.org has released their Celebs Gone Good list for 2017 to honor the celebs that fought for positive change and gave back to their communities in major ways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ This year, Chance the Rapper took the number one spot, which was given to Queen Bey herself in 2016. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ …
Read More »3 Types of People That Need To Be Left In 2017
2018 is all about new beginnings, new goals, and new lessons. While the new year doesn’t mean getting rid of everything from 2017, there are a few kinds of people that should definitely be left behind: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The Negative Nancy-We all know somebody who enjoys being the pessimist of …
Read More »Let’s Talk: Two Tips You Need to Successfully Deal with Baby Mama Drama
No matter the circumstance, drama just brings negative and unwanted energy. Especially when it’s coming from the mother of your child. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Though you two may have called it quits in your relationship, it’s important to remember that you all still have to communicate with each other for the …
Read More »Five Perfect Gifts for Him
Christmas will be here before we know it and though you may hate to admit it, a lot of us still haven’t quite finished up that Christmas shopping. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ If you’re unsure about what to get your man, here’s a few gifts that he could definitely use: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ …
Read More »Dos and Don’ts of Being Dumped Before the Holidays
As we continue the Christmas countdown, we have yet another scenario that happens to plenty of us but often times, goes overlooked. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ For the most part, being dumped at any time of the year is pretty difficult. However, it always seems harder for us around the holidays. While …
Read More »100-Foot-Long Joint Causes a Frenzy at Massachusetts Pot Fest
A 100-foot-long joint filled with more than 1,000 grams of weed was a hit at a Massachusetts pot fest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Saturday, a group of smokers at Harvest Cup, a marijuana festival in Worcester, made a joint that was said to the size of one-third of a football field. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ …
Read More »#BallerAlert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Trina Released “Da Baddest B****” 18 Years Ago
18 years ago today, Trina released the track “Da Baddest B****” from her debut album with the same name. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The song charted on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 64. With this single and her previous tracks with Trick Daddy, Trina quickly established herself as a female …
Read More »That’s Baller: LeBron James Named Second Highest Paid Athlete in Sports
NBA Baller LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers has been named the second highest-paid player in sports, right behind Cristiano Ronaldo. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ According to Spotrac data, James has earned $234 million from 15 seasons in the NBA and his endorsement deals. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ In his rookie season as a …
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