On Tuesday, a grand jury indicted an ex-University of Kentucky student caught on camera assaulting a black student and using racial slurs. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, Sophia Rosing, 22, was charged with six counts by a grand jury in Fayette County, including assault and criminal assault on a police …

One of the “Exonerated Five,” members Yusef Salaam, a native of Harlem, is running for city council. Salaam, who served seven years in prison, is running for office in Council District 9, which includes his hometown of Harlem. During a speech at the old Harlem YMCA on 135th Street, he …

On Thursday, Nicki Minaj’s lawyer Judd Burstein filed a request for a certificate of default, saying Nosey Heaux, whose real name is Marley Green, failed to respond to her lawsuit. “Defendants have not answered or otherwise moved with respect to the complaint, and the time for them to do so …

Alec Baldwin pleaded not guilty Thursday to manslaughter charges relating to the shooting on the set of “Rust” in 2021. It is noted in court documents that Baldwin is out on personal recognizance provided he doesn’t own a gun, abstains from alcohol, and doesn’t speak with any other witnesses of …

A woman is suing a Charlotte Chick-fil-A after finding a racial slur on her daughter’s receipt. Earlier this month, April Jackson was horrified after reading the receipt that her 19-year-old daughter received at the drive-thru window at the Chick-fil-A location near Brookshire Boulevard and Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road. “I was really, …

The family of a man fatally shot by a Pueblo County sheriff’s deputy one year ago has filed a wrongful death complaint in U.S. Federal Court for the District of Colorado. On the day of the incident, police confronted Richard Ward, 32, after he was seen getting into a vehicle …

Rihanna is set to take the stage to perform “Lift Me Up” at the 2023 Academy Awards. On Thursday, Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, the executive producers and showrunners of the 95th Oscars, announced that the Grammy-winning singer would perform her Oscar-nominated song from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” during the …

A Chicago man is facing felony charges after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint and eating his takeout fried chicken at the scene. Police say they found James Taylor, 20, eating the victim’s fried chicken within minutes after the robbery was reported. According to reports, the victim parked his car …

Quavo continues to honor his late nephew Takeoff in a newly released song titled “Greatness” following his emotional tribute song “Without You.“ The rapper teased the song by posting the cover art on social media, showing him sitting on the floor surrounded by platinum plaques. “Countdown to Greatness,” he wrote …

50 Cent has announced that Ne-Yo and 2 Chainz will be added to season 3 of BMF with reoccurring roles. “We got @2chainz locked in for #BMF season 3.  Just wait, it’s going to be [fire],” 50 revealed on Twitter. We got @2chainz locked in for #BMF season 3. Just …

Don Lemon returned to “CNN This Morning” Wednesday, almost a week after comments he made while discussing Nikki Haley sparked backlash. TMZ reports that following the incident, the network issued its final warning and reportedly said Lemon would be removed from air should he again insult his cohosts or create …

Malcolm-Jamal Warner is addressing how he feels about The Cosby Show’s impact on the industry more than 30 years after airing. “What made it so groundbreaking was its universality,” Warner told PEOPLE in its Black History Month issue.  “NBC initially saw it as a show about an upper-middle-class Black family.  …

A new dangerous drug, Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” has hit the stress of Philadelphia and Los Angeles, and the side effect can include rotting the user’s skin. Veterinarians mostly use the drug to relax or sedate large animals like horses and cattle. Although the FDA has only licensed Xylazine …

Nipsey Hussle‘s killer is scheduled to be sentenced in Los Angeles on Wednesday, and he will likely receive a life term. In July, a jury convicted Eric R. Holder Jr., 32, of killing Hussle, 33, outside his clothing store, the Marathon, in South Los Angeles. In addition to attempted voluntary …

Foods in the U.S. are suspected of having a carcinogen ingredient called potassium bromate which isn’t allowed for human consumption in Europe, China, or India. Certain food manufacturers in the United States employ the chemical component, typically tiny crystals or powder, to fortify dough.  It’s estimated to be in more …

The 16th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, which recognize Black women “making their undeniable mark in film and television and forging forward their own definition of what it means to be a Black woman in Hollywood,” has announced their honorees. On March 9th, at the Fairmont Century Plaza …

Jeffree Star has gone viral again; this time, it’s for commenting on non-binary pronouns. During a Valentine’s Day “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast episode, the star told NFL player Taylor Lewan “You’re not ‘they’ and ‘them,'” he said, “You’re trans, you’re male, or you’re female.” The openly gay influencer said …

Queen Latifah has been announced as the host of this year’s 54th NAACP Image Awards. The ceremony will be held on Feb 25 to celebrate Black performers in movies, TV, theater, music, and literature. “It’s an honor to host the 54th NAACP Image Awards, especially in the year we celebrate …

A man was arrested for shooting five and killing one during a Sunday Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans. On Monday, police identified the shooter as 21-year-old Mansour Mbodj. Mdodj was apprehended “within moments” before the shooting around 9:30 p.m., according to interim police chief Michelle Woodfork. He was booked …

Rapper Lil Wayne is now a playable character in NBA 2K23. The five-time Grammy-winning rapper has been added to NBA 2K23 MyTeam, 2K Sports announced on Thursday. According to 2K Sports’ video release, Lil Wayne will receive an overall rating of 89 after players complete Weezy’s Spotlight challenge, which features …