‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’ has proven to be no different from other reality shows these days, especially on #VH1. We’ve come to expect an argument or even a fight or two every other episode. However, this time, the reality tv drama has resulted in a lawsuit against Ryan Henry, Van …
Read More »Lil Nas X Talks The Inspiration Behind “Old Town Road”, Being A Hater And More In First Cover Story With Teen Vogue
For some folks, the success of Lil Nas X was imminent from his Vine and meme days. And for others, the 19-year-old “black kid with the country song” came out of nowhere. As his massive debut single “Old Town Road” sits at No. 1 for the 8th consecutive week, Lil …
Read More »The Supreme Court Makes It Easier For Police To Arrest People For Filming Them Or Having Opposing Views
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court invented a rule that will allow police officers to arrest people in retaliation for disfavored speech or actions without liability. What that means is: if you’re caught jaywalking in violation of a local ordinance while wearing a #BlackLivesMatter shirt, the police could arrest you …
Read More »Family Of Alleged YNW Melly’s Murder Victim Say They Support The Death Penalty, If Rapper Is Convicted
YNW Melly is currently locked up in a South Florida jail as he awaits trial in a double murder case, with prosecutors already seeking the death penalty. However, prosecutors aren’t the only ones on the side of capital punishment. The family of one of his alleged victims, Anthony Williams, said …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Visited San Quentin In An Effort To Help Exonerate Death Row Inmate, Victim’s Mother Outraged
Kim Kardashian is back at it again. The reality star’s interest in criminal justice reform has taken her to San Quentin recently, where she spent time with death row inmate Kevin Cooper and his attorney in hopes of exoneration. But not everyone is cheering her on. Mary Ann Hughes, the …
Read More »Missouri’s Last Remaining Abortion Clinic To Temporarily Stay Open By Judge’s Orders
The abortion ban in the state of Missouri has gotten really real, with only one abortion clinic remaining in the whole state. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services refuses to renew its license, but a judge issued a temporary restraining order keeping the clinic open. The department accused …
Read More »Kelly Rowland “Addresses The Elephant In The Room” Being Considered Second Best To Beyonce
It was all about R&B veteran Kelly Rowland on the latest episode of Red Bull Music Studios Sessions, as she gave her fans an inside look at the creative process behind her latest EP, ‘The Kelly Rowland Edition’. Kelly was gathered with a collective of talented songwriters such as pineappleCiti, …
Read More »Shooting At Virginia Beach Government Office Leaves 12 Dead, Shooter And Victims Have Been Identified
Authorities continue their investigation into the Virginia Beach massacre at the city’s municipal center Friday, while family and loved ones grieve the loss of 11 Virginia Beach government employees, one contractor and four other individuals recover from injuries. Police chief, James A. Cervera, said in a news conference the suspect …
Read More »Netflix Releases Ava Duvernay’s ‘When They See Us,’ Twitter Reacts
Netflix ended the week by releasing Ava DuVernay’s four-part limited series about the infamous Central Park Five, five black boys aged 14 to 16 who were coerced into confessing to raping a white, female jogger in 1989, then convicted of the crime in 1990. ‘When They See Us’ chronicles the …
Read More »YNW Melly Believes He Should Be Freed On Bail Because He Turned Himself In
Florida rapper YNW Melly’s legal team has filed court documents, obtained by Complex, arguing that the “Murder on My Mind” artist should be released from jail on bond because he self-surrendered in connection with the murder charges he’s currently facing. Melly pointed out the fact that he was born and …
Read More »Famous Drug Kingpin Frank Lucas Dies At 88
Frank Lucas, one of America’s most infamous drug kingpins, has passed away in New Jersey with confirmation from his brother. If you’re unfamiliar, Lucas was famously portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 2007 movie “American Gangster.” Lucas was born and raised in North Carolina before moving to New York City, …
Read More »Arkansas Man Held At Gunpoint By Police Says Not Complying Saved His Life
Ed Truitt, a young black man from Elaine, Arkansas, faced a life-altering decision last Sunday when police arrived at a local gas station around 3 a.m. Truitt decided to record the incident, most importantly, the part where an officer held him at gunpoint as he attempted to leave the parking lot. …
Read More »Meek Mill To Accept Formal Apology From Cosmopolitan Hotel Ahead Of Discrimination Lawsuit
The Cosmopolitan hotel has decided to publicly apologize to Philly rapper Meek Mill after threatening him with arrest for trespassing, and according to TMZ, Meek will accept their apology. Multiple sources have informed the publication of the “significant public apology” the Cosmo will issue, expressing regret for the mistreatment of …
Read More »Chicago Police Release Hundreds Of Pages Of Jussie Smollett’s Case Files
Hundreds of pages of case files surrounding Jussie Smollett’s case were released this week by Chicago police. Approximately 450 pages of documents were sent in three pdf files by Chicago Police Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, to include the original police report and supplemental reports from the case. According to NBC, the …
Read More »John Witherspoon Confirms ‘The Boondocks’ Series Is Coming Back
“Pops” a.k.a “Granddad” a.k.a John Witherspoon has given Boondocks fans the news they’ve all been waiting for after announcing on Joe Rogan’s podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ that #TheBoondocks will be making a comeback! Witherspoon stated on Joe’s latest episode that ‘The Boondocks’ is currently in pre-production for a new season. However there …
Read More »Kanye West Mentions J. Cole In Unreleased Verse On Pusha T’s “What Would Meek Do?” Single
J. Cole and Kanye West have been seemingly going tit for tat with each other ever since Cole’s 2016 “Lost Prophets,” a track in which many people claim the opening verse was about West. But, despite that and the most recent speculated jab at Kanye on Cole’s “Middle Child,” Mr. …
Read More »NBC Launches New Diversity And Inclusion Programs: ”It’s Critical That Underrepresented Talent Be Brought into the Industry in Early Career Positions”
NBC is incorporating two new programs to foster their diversity and inclusion efforts at the network, seeking to improve inclusion among production coordinators and production assistants. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Production Coordinator Program and Production Assistant Initiative will both provide on-the-job training for ethnically diverse individuals. Production Coordinator …
Read More »R. Kelly Accusers Testify In Front Of Grand Jury; Kelly Reportedly Flew Underaged Girls Across State Lines For Sex
R. Kelly’s accusers are testifying to a federal grand jury, alleging that the singer was accommodating travel plans for the underage girls he had sexual relationships with. During Wednesday’s hearing, numerous witnesses claimed Kelly’s team arranged and secured travel to move them across state lines for sexual purposes while they …
Read More »Philly Battle Rapper Tech 9’s Death Ruled Suicide By Coroner
Almost two months after the passing of Philadelphia battle rapper Tech 9, the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office has determined the cause of death as a suicide. Tech 9, real name Akhiym Mickens, died on March 24th and the cause of his death has been unclear until recently. According to PhillyMag, the …
Read More »Lawmakers Are Seeking To Outlaw Racially Motivated 911 Calls Against Black People
Remember that time when two black men were confronted by Philadelphia police after asking to use the bathroom in Starbucks without making a purchase first? Or when a black, female graduate student at Yale University was questioned by police for falling asleep in a dorm common room? What about the …
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