The reign of Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo officially came to an end on Wednesday, after he was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years by a federal judge. Back in February, “El Chapo,” whose real name is Joaquín Guzmán was convicted on 10 charges, including murder conspiracy and …
Read More »Meek Mill Opens Up About The Difficulties Of Life On Probation: ‘I Couldn’t Go Get My Son From School When I Wanted To’
In a recent interview with Gayle King on CBS This Morning, Meek Mill candidly shared how life-altering his experience with the criminal justice system has become and how it inspired him to push for reform. The Philly rapper has been fighting for years to have his 2008 conviction overturned, and …
Read More »‘When They See Us’ Earns 16 Emmy Nods for Netflix; Beyonce Lands Six For ‘Homecoming’
Black excellence is at an all-time high, with Netflix productions “When They See Us” and “Homecoming” racking up nominations for the 2019 Emmys. The nominees were announced on Tuesday, and both are up for a long list of awards in several categories. With an emotional account of the Central Park …
Read More »Parents Of R. Kelly’s Girlfriend Fear Their Daughter Will Become Suicidal
The parents of Joycelyn Savage are worried that R. Kelly’s recent arrest may inspire a suicide pact between their daughter and another woman living with the singer, Azriel Clay. When the feds raided R. Kelly’s apartment at Trump Tower Chicago on Thursday, neither Savage or Clay were present, and TMZ …
Read More »Remy Ma Accuses Brittney Taylor Of Harassing Her Step-Daughter
While fans are waiting for the newest season of Love and Hip Hop New York to air, the drama off-screen between Remy Ma and Brittney Taylor has been enough to keep everyone tuned in. These two have been in the headlines for months, after an alleged physical altercation that took …
Read More »Sadie Roberts-Joseph, Founder Of Baton Rouge’s African American History Museum, Found Dead In The Trunk Of Her Car
The founder of an African American history museum in Baton Rouge was found dead in the trunk of a car on Friday night, according to Police. The body of 75-year-old Sadie Roberts-Joseph was discovered about three miles from her home, but CNN reports that it wasn’t clear what led police …
Read More »‘I’m So Proud Of You’: Obama Pens Letter To Former Inmate He Granted Clemency Who Went Back To College After Prison
Forever President Barack Obama wrote a handwritten note to a former inmate he freed from prison, congratulating her for making the Dean’s List at Southern University. According to USA Today, Danielle Metz was a 26-year-old high school dropout when she was sentenced to serve three life sentences, plus another 20 …
Read More »Crowd Beats Man To Death In Philadelphia After He Stole A Car With Three Kids Inside
A crowd came to the defense of a family on Thursday and fatally attacked a man who had stolen a car with three kids inside, Philadelphia police said. According to CNN, 54-year-old Erik Hood snatched the car while the children’s parents were inside a store on Thursday night. Police said …
Read More »R.Kelly’s Former Employees Turn In Over 20 Sex Tapes With Underage Girls To The Feds
R.Kelly was arrested on Thursday and faces a 13-count indictment out of federal court in Chicago and five additional charges out of New York, according to court documents, with charges including racketeering, forced labor and sexually exploiting children. While the R&B singer is behind bars, former employees and enablers have …
Read More »Couple Goals: Will And Jada Pinkett Smith Launch New Multimedia Company, Westbrook Inc.
On Tuesday, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith announced the launch of their newest business venture, Westbrook Inc. According to Variety, Westbrook Inc. will be the powerhouse behind new and existing projects from the entire Smith family, including tv shows, movies, and other digital content. “We are so excited to announce …
Read More »Regina King To Direct Film Adaptation Of Cassius Clay Centered Play, ‘One Night In Miami’
Actress Regina King will make her theatrical directorial debut with the film adaptation of Kemp Powers’ play “One Night In Miami.” According to Deadline, “One Night In Miami” is a drama set during the Jim Crow era in 1964. It is a fictional depiction based on the historic night that …
Read More »Kanye West Opens Up About Mental Disorder and Calling People ’Crazy’: ‘Crazy Is A Word That’s Not Gonna Be Used Loosely In The Future’
In a recent cover interview with Forbes, Kanye West opened up about living with bipolar disorder, being called “crazy” and the negative stigma associated with the word. According to the 42-year-old Grammy-Award winning artist, being diagnosed with a mental health disorder doesn’t make you “crazy.” In fact, he wants to do …
Read More »White YouTube Employee Who Wrongfully Accused A Black Man Of Trespassing Says 911 Call Wasn’t Racially Motivated
A white man who called the cops on a black man for allegedly trespassing into his San Francisco apartment building on the Fourth of July has apologized for making the man feel “unfairly targeted.” Last Thursday, software engineer Wesley Michel was waiting for his friend outside a Bay Area condo, …
Read More »Ariana Grande Remembers Mac Miller: ‘He Didn’t Deserve The Demons He Had’
It’s been less than a year since the untimely death of Mac Miller, and for Ariana Grande, the “wounds are still fresh.” In the August cover interview for Vogue, Grande openly mourned the life of her ex and addressed his longtime battle with drugs. “By no means was what we …
Read More »Master P Says Black People ‘Didn’t Benefit’ From Black Panther’s Success
As an independent artist in the music industry, Master P leveraged his rap career to become one of the most prominent entrepreneurs and moguls in the game. Now, Master P is opening up about Black content, all while explaining the cultural impact of projects like ”Black Panther.” In an interview …
Read More »Appeals Court Rules Trump Violated Constitution By Blocking Critics On Twitter
It isn’t uncommon for social media users to block comments or accounts they don’t like, but for the President of the United States, it’s unacceptable. On Tuesday, a federal appeals court decided that Donald Trump can’t block his critics on Twitter because it is a violation of the First Amendment. …
Read More »New York Woman Falsely Claims Child Was In The Back Of Her Stolen Vehicle To Get Faster Response From Police
A New York woman was arrested on Thursday after police say she falsely told them a child was in her car when it was taken. According to police, 23-year-old Tiffany Obi left her car running while getting food in a Brooklyn neighborhood, but when she came out, her car was …
Read More »Stevie Wonder Pauses Scheduled Tour To Prepare For Kidney Transplant
Stevie Wonder will be taking a break from his scheduled tour to undergo a kidney transplant. The legendary singer broke the news to fans during a concert at Hyde Park in London on Saturday and explained that he will only be performing in three more shows before his procedure. “So …
Read More »Donald Trump Blames Teleprompter Blackout For Revolutionary War “Airports” Slip Up During Fourth Of July Speech
Donald Trump is blaming technical difficulties for a history slip up during his “Salute to America” speech on Independence Day. “Our Army manned the air, it rammed the ramparts, it took over the airports,” Trump said of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War.” But, there’s only one problem. Airplanes …
Read More »Arizona Man Fatally Stabs Teen On Fourth Of July For Listening To Rap Music
A 17-year-old was fatally stabbed at a gas station in Peoria, Arizona on Thursday for listening to rap music, police said. Witnesses state that 27-year-old Michael Adams walked up to the teen around 1:45 a.m. inside the Circle K, slit his throat then left the store. The victim, who has …
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