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Rapper Pop Smoke has been shot and killed in an apparent home invasion, TMZ reports. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning at his home in Hollywood Hills, California, after two masked men broke in. The men then fired multiple shots inside the home, striking and wounding the up-and-coming rapper, before …

On February 22, the 51st annual NAACP Image Awards will kick off in Pasadena, California, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Airing on B.E.T., the awards show, which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of people of color in their respective fields of tv, music, literature, and film, will be hosted by …

A Black student-athlete at Eastern Illinois University was held at gunpoint, handcuffed and threatened by police officers looking for a wanted suspect. Jaylan Butler is a sophomore swimmer at the school and back in January, he filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois …

Star Brim, best friend of Bronx-bred superstar Cardi B and host of the newly formed podcast ‘Keeping It Bute,’ has been charged in a RICO. Brim, whose real name is Yonette Respass, was reportedly one of 18 members of the 59 Brims Blood gang members indicted in the Southern District …

Amid many legal claims of sexual abuse and misconduct, The Boy Scouts of America, one of the nation’s oldest and largest youth organizations that instills life skills into young boys, has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Officials have not specified how many abuse lawsuits have been filed or the amount …

An Iowa man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a woman and forcing her to watch “Roots” to “better understand her racism.” According to The Gazette, 52-year-old Robert Lee Noye was arrested on Monday for holding a woman hostage and forcing her to watch the nine-hour miniseries based on Alex …

The passing of “Love Island” host #CarolineFlack has ignited a conversation over whether the U.K. should have stricter guidelines for social media and the press. This past Saturday, Flack, 40, was found dead of an apparent suicide in her London flat. Now, friends of the host believe the tabloid press …

Longtime actress Esther Scott has passed away after suffering an apparent heart attack, TMZ reports. According to the publication, the veteran actress had a heart attack last Tuesday, and was found unconscious shortly after. She was then taken to the hospital, where she remained until Friday when she passed away. …

Dame Dash is suing his ex Rachel Roy over allegedly hiding funds that belong to him, according to new documents obtained by TMZ. Back in 2008, when the couple was married, Roy created Rachel Roy Brands clothing company. Dash was reportedly one of the company’s original investors and board members …

Summer Walker is back in hot water with fans, this time, for the way she responded to her laptop being stolen.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At some point during a flight to Los Angeles, the singer’s laptop was taken by an unknown assailant. Summer took to her Instagram story to lash at the thief. …

Less than one week ago, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union introduced his 12-year-old daughter, Zaya Wade, all while announcing her decision to identify as a girl. As Wade explained the impact of his trans daughter’s journey, which helped him grow as a person in learning to keep his mind and …

Since its monumental inception, LeBron James’ I Promise Program has maintained its commitment to serve at-risk youth and their parents, in an effort to make everyone “be the best they can be in everything they do.” Created in 2011, James refocused his LeBron James Family Foundation efforts on education to …

Saturday Night Live star, Kenan Thompson, will host this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, April 25th, alongside Hasan Minhaj, who will act as the evening’s featured entertainer. Jonathan Karl, chief White House correspondent for ABC News and president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, confirmed the news. “Kenan …

Lark Voorhies, most popularly known as Lisa Turtle in the 90’s NBC hit “Saved By The Bell,” is returning to television, this time detailing her personal struggles with mental illness. The 45-year-old actress revealed in an Instagram post that she will be appearing on an upcoming episode of the Dr. …

Lil Twist has been loyal to Young Money since day one. The Dallas rapper sat down with Baller Alert for our new series, Sesh w/ Shirley. Off the rip, Twist brings us back to the studio session for “Ball Hard,” which is his standout feature on Weezy’s latest album Funeral. Elsewhere …