Travis Scott is currently being sued by producer Benjamin Lasnier, who is accusing the rapper of using a melody he created for the song “Highest In The Room.” Early last year (2019), Lasnier wrote and recorded the melody before marketing it around to different people in the industry, including artists. …
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Coronavirus Cases In America Surpasses 2 Million, Continues To Rise in Multiple States
According to a New York Times database, the United States surpassed the two million mark of COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (June 10). This new information shows that as local governments continue to ease their restrictions, allowing citizens to return to their daily lives, the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread. While …
Read More »Louisville Police Release Breonna Taylor’s Incident Report; Nearly Blank And Includes No Details About Her Killing
The incident report put together by the Louisville Metro Police for the murder of #BreonnaTaylor is nearly blank. Breonna Shaquille Taylor, 26, was fatally shot by three officers who entered her home using a no-knock search warrant, signed off on by District Judge Marry Shaw, as a part of a …
Read More »New York State Senate To Overturn Old Law That Helped Hide Police Disciplinary Records
The New York State Senate has voted to repeal a 44-year-old law that helped protect police officers’ disciplinary records from being released to the public. A variety of social causes have taken place in the wake of global protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd and police brutality. Thousands …
Read More »Wisconsin Gym Under Fire For Posting an “I Can’t Breathe” Workout; Owner Apologizes
In the words of Dr. Phil, “common sense ain’t so common.” Even though we cannot fret over the fact that intelligence was not equally distributed, it’s still frustrating to know people don’t have enough sense to not mock death. Jen Dunnington, co-owner of Anytime Fitness, a gym in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, …
Read More »NBA Reportedly Considering Using NBA 2K Sounds During Game Broadcasts
When the NBA returns in July, it will surely look different, and now it might sound different, too. There are ongoing talks between the league and the National Basketball Players Association to use sounds from the NBA 2K video game to replace the sounds of the live crowd during broadcasts. …
Read More »New Evidence Reveals David McAtee Was Killed By National Guard Members; Claims McAtee Fired First
Last month, Louisville restaurant owner David McAtee was shot and killed during a confrontation with the National Guard and police who were attempting to enforce a curfew amid ongoing protests. An investigation by state officials has now revealed that he was shot by a member of the National Guard. On …
Read More »Former Co-worker Says George Floyd and Derek Chauvin ”Bumped Heads” While Working Together
There have been new developments in the case of George Floyd, thanks to a former co-worker who worked with Floyd at the Minneapolis night club, El Nuevo Rodeo. David Pinney sat down with CBS News on Tuesday to discuss the history of Floyd and his murderer, former officer Derek Chauvin. …
Read More »Beyoncé To Reportedly Sign $100 Million Deal With Disney, Fans Can Possibly Expect Three New Projects
Could Queen Bey be signing a $100 million deal with Disney? New reports point to yes. According to The Sun, Beyoncé is close to signing a deal with Disney worth $100 million that will reportedly include three new projects. The outlet reports that one of those deals is likely the …
Read More »Russell Simmons Opens Up About Sexual Assault Allegations; Says He’s Only Guilty Of Being a Womanizer
Russell Simmons is officially opening up about the sexual assault allegations against him in a new interview with the Breakfast Club. In the interview, Charlamagne The God asked Simmons if he had watched “On The Record,” the documentary detailing his alleged victims’ stories of sexual assault, to which Simmons said …
Read More »Several Petitions Call For The The Ku Klux Klan To Be Labeled As A Terrorist Organization
People are petitioning for the Ku Klux Klan to be categorized as a terrorist organization. The Ku Klux Klan is a decades-old white supremacist hate group that has terrorized communities of color, specifically the Black community, for years. But now, people are taking initiative to put an end to the …
Read More »Anna Wintour Admits to “Hurtful and Intolerant Behavior” at Vogue
Anna Wintour has reigned as Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief for 32 years, and on Thursday, she publicly acknowledged mistakes she’s made during her career. The Vogue Dame sent out a company-wide memo to address the recent events surrounding racial injustice across the country. In her emotional letter, she admitted to letting “hurtful …
Read More »Black Man in New Orleans Tased and Beaten By Police on Video; Dies in Back of Police Car
Another video has surfaced, showing four officers using brutal force while arresting a black man, who later died while in police custody, ABC News reports. On April 5, Tommie Dale McGlothen, 44, had an altercation with four Shreveport police officers in the northern Louisiana city. KSLA News released a 4 …
Read More »Niecy Nash Reveals Police ‘Pulled A Taser’ On Her Son Over ‘A Rolling Stop’
While sharing her thoughts on the current protests against police brutality sparked by the killing of George Floyd, Actress, Author, and Mother Niecy Nash revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that a police officer had recently drawn his taser on her son, Dominic Nash, ‘for a rolling stop.’ “I’m a f**king …
Read More »CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman Steps Down After Offensive George Floyd Comments
The CEO of fitness company CrossFit has resigned after sparking backlash over his insensitive comments about George Floyd. In a statement released on Tuesday, Greg Glassman announced his decision to retire after creating “a rift in the CrossFit community” and unintentionally hurting “many of its members.” “Those who know me …
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Hurricane Chris Opens Up About Overcoming Legal Battles and Eyes Future in Music and Acting – The Baller Alert Show
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