Almost two months after T.I. launched his three-month Gucci boycott over its blackface sweater controversy, many, including 50 Cent and Soulja Boy, have sworn off the luxury fashion brand. Meanwhile, others like Future, have decided to continue rocking their previously owned pieces, simply because they paid for it. In fact, …
Read More »Bobby Shmurda Talks Meek Mill’s Fight For Criminal Justice Reform: “I Respect What He’s Doing. I Can’t Do It Though”
Back in April, upon his release after a five-month stint in prison, Meek Mill promised to be a vessel for the voiceless. Months later, using his own experience as a product of the flawed system, the rapper teamed up with heavy hitters in the music, sports and business industry to …
Read More »Chicago Mayor Slams Prosecutors and Jussie Smollett Over Dropped Charges, Insists Smollett Filed False Report
Just hours after prosecutors dropped all criminal charges against Jussie Smollett for allegedly filing a false report, Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emanuel condemned the decision and insisted that the “Empire” actor staged the alleged hate crime. In a press release, following Smollett’s own public statements, Emanuel called out prosecutor Joe Magats …
Read More »All Criminal Charges Dropped Against Jussie Smollett
Nearly two months after Jussie Smollett was attacked in alleged hate crime and one month after he was charged for filing a false report in the case, prosecutors have reportedly dropped all charges against the actor. “Today, all criminal charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped, and his record has been …
Read More »Another One: Atlanta Honors Meek Mill With His Own Day And City’s Highest Honor
One by one, cities throughout the nation are honoring rapper Meek Mill for his recent efforts to fight the country’s broken criminal justice system. The latest city is Atlanta, which gifted the Philly native with his own day and the city’s highest honor. On Monday, City Council President Felicia A. …
Read More »Birdman and Juvenile Talk New Joint Album And Tour: “[Expect] Original Cash Money Shit”
Back in 1992, Birdman and his older brother, Slim, founded their very own record label, Cash Money, with hopes to get them out of the projects and “into a positive way of life.” Now, almost 30 years later, the two did just that, with 130 million album sales and a …
Read More »Lonzo Ball and The Ball Family Consider Shutting Down Big Baller Brand After Co-Founder Is Ousted Over Missing Money
Three years after the launch of LaVar Ball’s Big Baller Brand, the company may be closing its doors for good upon learning its co-founder and longtime family friend, Alan Foster, had been unable to account for almost $2 million. On Friday, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne announced Lonzo Ball’s decision to sever …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God Says Kevin Hunter’s Mistress Is The Reason He No Longer Communicates With Wendy Williams
Back in 2017, Daily Mail published an explosive report about Kevin Hunter’s infidelities, detailing a decade-long affair between him and massage therapist, Sharina Hudson. Three months later, rumors surfaced of an alleged pregnancy, which ultimately, catapulted Williams into an alcohol and pill-fueled depression – following her own private investigation into …
Read More »Apple Announces New Subscription Service, Apple TV Plus; Expected to Launch This Fall
After more than four decades in business, Apple has announced a new subscription service to host “the world’s most creative storytellers,” in an effort to compete with other streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu. CEO Tim Cook unveiled Apple TV Plus, which will feature “exclusive original shows, movies, and documentaries,” …
Read More »Sheck Wes Will Not Be Charged For Alleged Domestic Violence Incident With Justine Skye
Sheck Wes is officially in the clear in his physical abuse case with ex-girlfriend, Justine Skye, after the L.A. County D.A.’s declined to pursue charges over lack of evidence. Back in February, Skye took to Twitter to call out her ex for his history of abuse, claiming he once threw …
Read More »Wendy Williams’ Husband Reportedly Welcomes Baby Girl With Mistress
In the three weeks since her return to her namesake show, following a two-month hiatus to address a slew of health and personal issues, Wendy Williams has opened up about her relationship with husband, Kevin Hunter, launched a hotline for addicts, and even revealed she’s been living in a sober …
Read More »Daniel Caesar (Kinda) Apologizes For Controversial Comments About Black People: “I Apologize For How I Expressed My Idea”
Last week, Daniel Caesar made headlines for his drunken tirade about being “mean to white people,” in which he defended controversial social media influencer, Yes Julz, and encouraged Black people to get with the “winning team’s strategy” because we aren’t winning as a culture. The drunken remarks sparked calls for …
Read More »Dallas Man Arrested and Charged For Beating Woman Over “Simple Mistake” In Viral Video
A Dallas bartender has been arrested and charged for physically assaulting a woman outside of his workplace in Deep Ellum, Dallas. According to local reports, the incident occurred early Wednesday morning in the 2800 block of Elm Street, over what the victim, L’Daijohnique Lee, said was a “simple mistake.” Around …
Read More »Kylie Jenner Opens Up About “Self-Made” Title: “There’s Really No Other Word to Use Than Self-Made”
Earlier this month, Kylie Jenner made headlines as the “Youngest Self-Made Billionaire Ever,” according to Forbes. However, the new title sparked controversy, as most were opposed to the idea of Jenner being “self-made,” given her family’s massive fortune. But now, in a new cover story for Interview Germany, Jenner is, …
Read More »Andrew Caldwell Files Restraining Order Against Adrien Broner Over Threat To Shoot Any Gay Person Who Tries to Touch Him “On All That Gay Shit”
Just days after Adrien Broner threatened to put hands on Instagram personality, Andrew Caldwell, for allegedly sliding in his DMs, Caldwell has filed a temporary restraining order against the boxer. It all started on Monday after Broner’s threat to “punch the testosterone” out of Caldwell over his alleged attempt to …
Read More »Lee Daniels Says Jussie Smollett Controversy Has Caused “Anger And Sadness” On ‘Empire’ Set
”Empire” creator and director Lee Daniels spoke out about life on set of the famous series after Jussie Smollett, also known as Jamal Lyon on the show, pleaded not guilty to charges related to allegations that he staged a hate crime in Chicago and filed a false police report. Daniels …
Read More »Okurrr! Cardi B Trademarks Her Famous Catchphrase
Cardi B has officially marked her famous catchphrase as her own, and now she’s ready to launch a full line of products with the super popular tagline. In new documents obtained by The Blast, the Grammy Award-winning rapper filed papers to trademark, “Okurrr,” for merchandising purposes, such as “paper goods, …
Read More »Kylie Jenner Is Looking For New Friends After Jordyn Woods Scandal
As Khloe Kardashian tries to find peace in the wake of the Tristan Thompson/ Jordyn Woods cheating scandal, Kylie Jenner is trying to find new friends because she’s reportedly given up on making her best friendship with Woods work. According to TMZ, ever since the fallout over the infamous kiss, …
Read More »New Zealand Bans Assault Weapons Less Than A Week After Christchurch Shootings
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that all military-style semi-automatic weapons, assault rifles, and high-capacity magazines will be banned in New Zealand following the tragic mass shootings at two Christchurch mosques that claimed the lives of 50 people. During a press conference in the capital Wellington, Adern said, …
Read More »The Game Says Tomi Lahren Is A “Closet Racist And The Exact Opposite Of A Role Model For Young Girls”
There’s no holding The Game back when he gets started. The rapper made it clear during his visit on “The Real,” regardless of whether it’s a man, a woman, “or bear” anybody can get the smoke. In his case, that unlucky somebody he was referring to was Tomi Lahren, …
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