Just ahead of the highly-anticipated Roc Nation Brunch, rapper Saint Jhn stopped by Baller Alert to discuss his musical journey, from his life in Guyana to a superstar cosign from Hip-Hop legend, Biggs Burke. Born with the love of music, Jhn began creating at the tender age of 11, pulling …
Read More »R. Kelly Facing Indictment Over New Allegations, As Grand Jury Reportedly Assembles
New details in R.Kelly’s criminal investigation have led to a legal proceeding that could very well end with an indictment against the self-proclaimed Pied-Piper, according to sources close to the case. According to CNN, a grand jury has been seated in Cook County, Illinois, in connection to a recently surfaced …
Read More »NBA Teams Up With FIBA and Barack Obama To Form New Professional Basketball League In Africa
The NBA is taking its business to the motherland to launch a new professional league. In a partnership between the NBA and the sport’s global governing body, FIBA, the Basketball Africa League will be a 12-team league, set to kick off their season in January. According to the Chicago Tribune, …
Read More »T.I. and Tiny’s Show on Hold After Rapper’s Sister Suffers Car Accident
T.I. and Tiny have shut down production for their hit show, “Friends & Family Hustle,” in the wake of a serious car crash involving T.I.’s sister, Precious Harris. According to TMZ, the shut down began on Wednesday upon learning the news of Harris’ accident, which occurred that morning in Atlanta. …
Read More »YBN Almighty Jay Named A Suspect in Felony Grand Theft For Allegedly Snatching Another Rapper’s Chain and Watch
YBN Almighty Jay is under investigation for robbing another rapper of his watch, chain, and cash. The incident occurred on Thursday in Chatsworth, CA, during an Instagram skit shoot. According to TMZ, Jay was filming with Skinnyfromthe9, when he and his crew jacked all the rapper’s belongings after the last take. …
Read More »Evelyn Lozada, Delicia Cordon, Josie Harris and More Are Working On a TV Project About Surviving Abuse of Athletes
A new show dedicated to stories of domestic violence and abuse against the ex-wives and -girlfriends of athletes is in the works; and according to TMZ, it’s partially inspired by Lifetime’s “Surviving R.Kelly.” Back in January, Lifetime released a three-day, six-hour documentary, detailing Kelly’s history of abuse against young and …
Read More »Federal Prosecutors Request Early Prison Release For D.C. Drug Kingpin, Rayful Edmond, For Snitching
On Friday, federal prosecutors requested an early prison release for a notorious D.C. drug kingpin who spearheaded a cocaine ring in the ‘80s that officials said helped fuel the city’s crack epidemic. According to the Washington Post, in a nine-page filing, prosecutors said Rayful Edmond III had been in cahoots …
Read More »Boosie Calls Out 6ix9ine For Snitching, Says Rapper Would Be “Murdered Less Than A Month” After His Release In Louisiana
Back in November, Tekashi69 and three of his former associates were arrested on a RICO, with charges including racketeering, drug trafficking, robbery and more. Days later, reports revealed the rapper’s decision to cooperate with officials, sparking widespread criticism from the streets. Now, as the details surface of 6ix9ine’s guilty plea, …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement With NFL In Collusion Lawsuit
After the longstanding controversy over Colin Kaepernick’s peaceful protest and subsequent unemployment, the former quarterback has officially reached a settlement with the NFL. Back in 2017, Kaepernick, alongside his former teammate Eric Reid, filed a lawsuit against his former employer, accusing owners of working together to keep him out of …
Read More »21 Savage Turns Himself In On Felony Warrant Over Unpaid Tab Days After Release From ICE
Fresh off his release from ICE custody, 21 Savage turned himself in to authorities on charges of theft by deception. Shortly after the “A Lot” rapper reunited with his family, 21 was slapped with a felony warrant over a 2016 club gig. According to TMZ, the rapper was booked to …
Read More »The Baller Alert Show – Episode 58 Recap
The Baller Alert Show, featuring your lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns, with Ferrari Simmons and Su Solo, kicked off its 58th episode with a recap of the hottest topics and current events from the previous week. In case you missed it, the hosts discussed the biggest events over the last two …
Read More »Baller TBT Talk: Case Talks Drama From The ‘90s, Hating “Missing You” and The King Of R&B: “I Don’t Think There’s No King of Any Genre, There Never Will Be”
Ahead of the highly-anticipated 90’s Kickback Concert with Next, Montell Jordan, Donnell Jones, 702, Sisqo and Case, the “Missing You” singer sat down with Baller Alert to talk his past, present and future in the industry after more than two decades in the business. It all started back in 1992. …
Read More »Lawyer Claims New Tape Shows R. Kelly Having Sex With and Peeing On Underage Girl, Who Refers To Her Private Areas As “14-Year-Old P*ssy”
Last month, Lifetime released the highly-anticipated docu-series, “Surviving R. Kelly,” which detailed years of alleged abuse against young and underage girls at the hands of the self-proclaimed Pied Piper. Since then, investigators revisited evidence of Kelly’s abusive and manipulative history and launched an investigation into the claims. But now, one …
Read More »Baller Alert Teams Up With NAACP Youth and College To Host a Conversation For The (Counter) Culture
On Tuesday, Baller Alert teamed up with the NAACP Youth and College division, which works to “inform youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities,” to host an honest conversation about elections and voting ‘For the Counter Culture.’ NAACP’s Tiffany Dena Loftin spearheaded the conversation, …
Read More »21-Year-Old Rapper Shot and Killed By Six California Officers After Officials Found Him Sleeping In His Car
Over the weekend, tragedy struck outside a local Taco Bell restaurant after six California police officers fired fatal shots into the car of a sleeping man. According to The Hill, the incident occurred late Saturday night after officials received a call about a man slumped over in his car outside …
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