Just months after Mo’Nique filed a lawsuit against Netflix for discrimination, accusing the streaming service of low-balling her offer due to her race and gender, the comedy queen has landed her own special on Showtime. According to Shadow and Act, Mo’Nique will host her first hour-long stand-up special in over …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: Moniece Slaughter Confirms Apryl Jones and Lil Fizz Are Still Together; Says Jones Deleted Pictures To “Get The Public Off Their Asses”
Earlier this month, the controversial relationship between Lil Fizz and Apryl Jones seemingly came to an end, as both parties scrubbed their Instagram accounts of each other. While many fans claimed to have seen it coming, chalking the entire ordeal up to a storyline for “Love and Hip Hop,” others …
Read More »Tekashi 6ix9ine Fears For His Safety In Prison; Wants To Finish Off Sentence At Home
Last month, rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to his racketeering case. According to TMZ, the rapper wants to spend the remainder of his sentence in either a community correctional facility or under home confinement. Lance Lazzaro, Tekashi’s lawyer, has filed documents discovered …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: Killer Mike Defends Yung Joc’s Decision To Drive for New Rideshare Company: “It Shows You the Drive We As Blacks Should Have to be Successful”
Over the weekend, a video of Yung Joc went viral after he was spotted driving a car for the new Atlanta ride-share app, Pull Up N Go. Shortly after the video hit the internet, fans grew skeptical about Joc’s financial situation, assuming his new gig was a direct result of …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: Method Man Opens Up About Joining ’Power’ Spinoff, ’Power Book II: Ghost,’ Alongside Mary J Blige
As “Power” continues to wrap its sixth and final season, the series’ spinoff is adding a few Hollywood heavy hitters to its lineup. Grammy award-winning rapper-turned-actor, Method Man, has officially landed a lead role in “Power Book II: Ghost,” opposite his longtime musical collaborator Mary J. Blige. In a brief …
Read More »Netflix Files To Dismiss Mo’Nique’s Discrimination Lawsuit, Denies Allegations of Gender and Racial Discrimination
Two months after Mo’Nique filed a lawsuit against Netflix for discrimination, the streaming giant is firing back in its defense. In new court documents obtained by Baller Alert, Netflix has asked a judge to dismiss Mo’Nique’s lawsuit, in which she claimed the service discriminated against her based on her race …
Read More »Jenelle Evans Drops Restraining Order Against Estranged Husband David Eason
Just two months after Jenelle Evans filed a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband, David Eason, the former “Teen Mom” star has filed new docs to dismiss the order. Evans filed docs to dismiss the TRO on Friday, and according to TMZ, a judge signed off on the request. …
Read More »The Baller Alert Show & The High Museum presents… “Figures of Speech” ATLANTA STREETWEAR CONVERSATION
The Baller Alert Show kicked off a special episode in collaboration with the High Museum, titled, “Figures of Speech: Atlanta Streetwear Conversation.” Moderated by Kenny Burns, “Figures of Speech” explored the evolution of streetwear and unpacked the comments made by one of the most prominent designers in streetwear culture. During …
Read More »“Bachelor” Musical-Driven Spin-off “Listen to Your Heart” Set to Air on ABC
ABC has given the green light for “Listen to Your Heart,” a new installment in the ABC network’s popular Bachelor reality franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new Bachelor Nation series will debut April 13th in the franchise’s Monday 8 PM–10 PM time slot. “The Bachelor: Listen To Your …
Read More »Rae Sremmurd’s Stepfather Shot Dead, Younger Brother in Custody As Person of Interest
The stepfather of the Mississippi hip-hop duo, Rae Sremmurd, was shot and killed on Monday night, and the brother of the rap act is in custody for the crime. According to TMZ, police say they responded to emergency calls on Monday and dispatched to the family’s Tupelo home. Upon arrival, …
Read More »New Law Will Reportedly Allow Wade Robson and James Safechuck To Sue Michael Jackson For Sexual Abuse; Jackson’s Estate Denies They’ve Been Given Right To Sue Again
After being featured in “Leaving Neverland,” a documentary that attempted to put a light on reoccurring allegations that the late Michael Jackson sexually abused two boys when they were kids, the two men now have been given the right to sue for sexual abuse, TMZ reports. When James Safechuck and …
Read More »Shanghai’s Extravagant New Year’s Eve Drone Show Was Pre-Recorded Days Prior
The stunning drone fireworks show in Shanghai was actually just a pre-recoding. BBC reports the entire drone fireworks show, which received praise for its more eco-friendly and modern alternative to traditional fireworks, was pre-recorded days earlier, a media manager told BBC News. The show was filled with 2,000 drones that …
Read More »Chris Brown, Future, Diddy and More Set To Host Headliner Parties For The Super Bowl
In less than two months, the biggest night in sports will kick off in the Sunshine State, complete with a weekend full of parties, concerts, and more star-studded events. Although the contenders for the big game have yet to be determined, Miami party promoters are preparing to keep everyone entertained. …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Year-In-Review: Best Youtube Channels of 2019
YouTube has become one of the leading platforms for entertainment, education, news, and more, all while, providing a free platform for content creators to profit off their own work. In fact, several content creators have catapulted their YouTube channels into full-blown careers with brand deals, sponsorships, and even an international …
Read More »Run Into Your Favorite Ballers At These Luxurious Miami Restaurants
Miami is widely known for its party scene and beaches, but the lifestyles of the rich and famous extend far beyond the VIP sections of a night club. A night out on the town in Miami wouldn’t be complete without a nightcap at one of the best restaurants in the …
Read More »Dr. Dre Lands Top Spot On Forbes List Of Highest Earning Music Artists Of The Decade
Legendary hip hop mogul Dr. Dre hasn’t released new music since his 2015 album, “Compton,” but that hasn’t stopped him from topping the Forbes list as the highest-earning music artist of the decade. Dr. Dre is not only a Rapper and Producer, but a savvy businessman whose ventures including his …
Read More »Lil Wayne Is Passenger On A Plane That’s Being Searched By Miami Feds
A private jet, traveling from California to Miami, was stopped by federal agents on Monday, after officials received a tip about drugs on the plane. According to Miami Herald, Lil Wayne is said to be a passenger on the plane. Upon receiving the tip, several agencies, including the FBI, Bureau …
Read More »Ballerific Charity: Lala Anthony Hosts 4th Annual Winter Wonderland Charity Event in New York
Last week, Lala Anthony took to her home state to host her 4th annual Winter Wonderland Charity event benefiting Girls Inc. and the Police Athletic League of NYC. The event was sponsored by Haddad Brands, Fashion Nova, Champion, KKW Beauty and more, and hosted by Viacom’s Vena E. And Paris …
Read More »Tekashi69 Will Not Be Released After Cooperating With Feds; Sentenced To 24 Months
Tekashi69 has been sentenced to 24 months, just months after he took the stand to testify against his former gang, the Nine Trey Bloods. Wednesday’s sentence served as the final step in the rapper’s longstanding legal battle over his affiliation and criminal history with the gang. Although the rapper’s legal …
Read More »16-Year-Old Who Was Ripped Away From Her Mother In Apparent Kidnapping Allegedly Admits To Staging Incident
Late Monday night, a 16-year-old was snatched out of her mother’s grip and dragged into a beige sedan, as the two were walking down a street in the Bronx. The incident sparked an Amber Alert, which in turn, led to a nationwide outcry to get the girl home. But now, …
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