A Florida woman was found dead on the side of the road after being mistakenly targeted in a murder-for-hire plot. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The body of Janice Marie Zengotita-Torres was discovered Monday morning by a utility worker after being reported missing by her family. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Osceola County Sheriff Russ Gibson …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: ‘Notorious’ Released in Theaters
9 years ago today, the hip-hop biopic ‘Notorious’ was released in theaters. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The film was a biographical work surrounding the life of one of hip-hop’s most beloved voices, Notorious B.I.G. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Born Christopher Wallace, the film details Biggie’s upbringing in Brooklyn, N.Y. Fans of the film get …
Read More »Ballerific Woman: Mara Brock Akil-Hollywood’s TV Powerhouse
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In a perfect world, men and women would receive equal pay. African American women would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Rejection would be based on qualifications rather than race. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically women, …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: 18th Anniversary of “Next Friday”
18 years ago today, Ice Cube and comedian Mike Epps starred in the Blockbuster smash, “Next Friday”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The film was the sequel to Cube’s 1995 film “Friday” and told the story of Craig (Ice Cube) who has survived a street fight with the neighborhood thug Debo, and is …
Read More »Michigan State University to Receive $1.5 Million Grant to Create Online Slavery Database
Michigan State University is set to receive almost $1.5 million to launch a new online database that will allow people to view records of millions of enslaved people and their descendants, in an attempt to help people learn about their ancestry. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The university will receive a $1.47 million …
Read More »New App Allows Women and Men to Give Sexual Consent Through a Binding Contract Prior to Sex
With the discussion of sexual assault and sexual misconduct being at an all-time high, a Dutch tech company is now looking to give their contribution to the movement with the launch of a new app. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ A company called LegalThings is currently developing an app called LegalFlings that would …
Read More »#ThatsBaller: Paris Hilton Hires Full Time Security to Protect $2 Million Engagement Ring
After getting proposed to with a ballerific $2 million engagement ring, Paris Hilton has decided to hire some full-time security to protect her new bling. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Sources close to the heiress say that Paris and her fiance, Chris Zylka, have had 24/7 security with them ever since he put a ring …
Read More »#BallerAlert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Kanye West Released ‘VH1 Storytellers’
Eight years ago today, Kanye West released his second live studio album, ‘VH1 Storytellers’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The album featured live editions of some West’s most popular songs such as “Good Life”, “Amazing”, “Touch the Sky” and “Flashing Lights”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Upon its release, the album received decent reviews such as …
Read More »Beyoncé, The Weeknd, and Eminem Set to Headline Coachella
After canceling her Coachella performance last year due to her surprise pregnancy with the twins, Beyoncé is now headlining this year’s festival alongside The Weeknd and Eminem. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The lineup was announced Tuesday and includes some of music’s biggest stars from Migos, Cardi B, Post Malone, Miguel, and SZA. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ …
Read More »#ThatsBaller: Paris Hilton Gets $2 Million 20 Carat Engagement Ring
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 »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 …
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