Colin Kaepernick and his signature afro have become a symbol of black activism for the new generation, and in paying homage to Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton’s Ten-Point Platform, the former NFL quarterback is giving back with a teen camp that gives knowledge on police encounters, your rights, and …
Read More »Jussie Smollett Maintains His Innocence In Hate Crime Debacle: “When The Truth Is On Your Side, You Know Everything Will Be Fine”
Nearly seven months after Jussie Smollett claimed to be a victim of a possible hate crime, the former “Empire” actor is sticking to his word. Over the weekend, the actor opened up about the alleged incident and explained how he’s carried on with his life since the controversial ordeal. Amid …
Read More »Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes Split After Six Years
After six quiet years together, Jamie Foxx and actress Katie Holmes have called it quits, according to E! News. The two first sparked rumors of a relationship back in 2013, after being spotted together on multiple occasions. Although Foxx denied the rumors, calling the claims “hilarious,” sightings increased in New …
Read More »Niecy Nash To Host 2019 Black Girls Rock! Awards
On Sunday, August 25, the 2019 Black Girls Rock Awards ceremony will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, brought to you by BET Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO, Executive Producer and Creator of the BGR brand. Hosted by the Emmy-nominated Niecy Nash, this year’s celebration will be no …
Read More »Conor McGregor Punches Old Man In Bar Dispute Over Whiskey Shots
Conor McGregor unleashed some of his mixed martial arts experience on an elderly man in an Irish bar over shots of his whiskey, Proper Twelve, and the whole incident was caught on surveillance. According to TMZ Sports, the altercation took place at The Marble Arch Pub in Dublin on April …
Read More »#BoycottCVS Viral Backlash Against CVS Erupts On Twitter Over Birth Control Delivery
– Blogged by @DanielleBTV Social media users took to Twitter to express their disapproval of health giant #CVS Caremark’s feud with birth-control-delivery startup #PillClub. CVS Caremark is reportedly threatening to deny birth control pills to Pill Club members who use the service to help pay for their prescriptions. According to Business …
Read More »Married Officer Sues Dating Site For Using His Picture To For Promotion
Written by @saywooord Uniform Dating, a dating network for “men and women in uniform” attempted to use their ideal candidate for the advertising, only to find out the man whose picture they chose was married an officer and father, who was completely unaware of the site and their actions. David …
Read More »Rick Ross Talks ‘Port of Miami 2’ and Addresses Nicki Minaj: “If Somebody Willing To Meet Obama With You, She Is A Keeper Until You Find Out Otherwise”
On Wednesday, in the wake of the release of his highly anticipated 10th studio album, ‘Port of Miami 2,’ Rick Ross sat down with the Breakfast Club to divulge on the process of the project. He also talked turning his memoir, ‘Hurricanes’ into a movie and why he decided to …
Read More »Jay-Z and Roger Goodell Talk New Deal and Colin Kaepernick: “I’m Not Knocking Anything He’s Doing and I Hope He Doesn’t Knock What I’m Doing”
On Wednesday, just one day after the NFL announced a partnership with Jay-Z for a new music and social justice campaign, Nessa Diab, girlfriend of Colin Kaepernick, took to Twitter to speak her piece on the new deal. In a series of tweets, Nessa scoffed at the fact that discussions …
Read More »The Baller Alert Show – Episode 77 Recap: Serena Williams, Nicki Minaj and More: “Why Can’t Our Superheroes Be Above The Bullshit?”
The Baller Alert Show, featuring your lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns, with Ferrari Simmons and Su Solo, kicked off its 77th episode with a recap of the hottest topics and current events from the previous week. In case you missed it, the hosts congratulated Serena Williams for her success in the …
Read More »Nicki Minaj Talks ‘Motorsport’ Drama, Bullying, Grammys and More With Joe Budden:“Don’t Ever Tell me What To Do Until You Walk A F*cking Mile In My Shoes”
On Monday, Nicki Minaj celebrated the one-year anniversary of her “Queen Radio” show on Apple’s Beats1. The show was filled with surprises, special guests and more, including a screaming match with Hip-Hop’s own Joe Budden. Although the two were unable to finish their conversation on Minaj’s show, as part of …
Read More »Missy Elliott To Receive Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at 2019 VMAs
In a move that’s been described as long overdue, rapper, producer and songwriter, Missy Misdemeanor Elliott will receive the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 VMA Awards. If that wasn’t enough, the groundbreaking visionary will also perform live at the awards show for the first time in …
Read More »De La Soul’s Fight For Their Masters Comes To An End As Tommy Boy Records Cancels Negotiations
Written by @saywooord In a fight for the masters to their catalog, De La Soul urges fans not to stream their music as their home label Tommy Boy Records canceled the negotiations surrounding the topic. The group announced via Instagram Thursday, August 8; they have been unable to reach an …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle Calls Out Tekashi69 On Rick Ross’ Song, “Rich Lifestyle”
On Friday, Rick Ross released his highly anticipated album, “Port of Miami 2,” which includes features with the best of the best in hip-hop. From Drake, who he said was an ‘incredible lyricist,’ and Denzel Curry, who Ross said was an ‘incredible performer,’ to Meek Mill, Pusha T, Lil Wayne, …
Read More »Mississippi Immigration Raid Leads To Arrest Of Hundreds Of Workers in The Largest Raid In History
Federal immigration officials raided several food-processing plants in Mississippi on Wednesday and arrested approximately 680 people believed to be working in the United States without authorization. Multiple reports are calling it the most massive immigration raid in the U.S. in at least a decade. According to The Associated Press, more …
Read More »Simone Biles Criticizes USA Gymnastics For Not Protecting Their Athletes “You Had One Job To Do And You Couldn’t Protect Us”
Simone Biles spoke openly with a group of reporters after a morning training session at Sprint Center, where the U.S. gymnastics championships will be held this week. During the interview, Biles became emotional, explaining how it felt being back on the mat for an organization that didn’t protect her or …
Read More »T-Pain Talks New Show, Longevity and Respect: “I Feel Like I Got The Respect I Deserve. But The Key To That Is Not Looking For It”
Earlier this week, season two of T-Pain’s show, ‘School of Business’ aired on Fuse, showcasing unique start-ups created by millennials. However, ahead of the premiere, the Florida-bred entertainer opened up about the show and revealed what’s to come on the new season. “I pick out of like 100 businesses before …
Read More »Video Shows Two White Officers Gun Down Fleeing Black Teen
A Colorado Black teen has been fatally shot by two white police officers while running away. New surveillance footage shows 19-year-old DeVon Bailey running away from the scene of a reported robbery in Colorado Springs at around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday. While trying to flee the pursuit of the officers …
Read More »Cyntoia Brown Released From Prison
Cyntoia Brown has been released from a Tennessee prison after 15 Years.
Read More »Iggy Azalea Talks Comeback, Mental Health, and Cultural Appropriation Criticisms: “I Can’t Be That F*cking Sorry About It”
Iggy Azalea is back, reclaiming her time after her longstanding musical hiatus. Now, on the heels of the release of her sophomore full-length studio album, “In My Defense,” the Aussie superstar is opening about her time away. In the September issue of the Cosmopolitan, Azalea shared the highs and lows …
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