Topshop was definitely the go-to store of some of your favorite clothing pieces. Queen Bey even collaborated with the company for her athletic line, Ivy Park. On Friday, the brand announced that they will be closing all their U.S. stores, adding to their 200 UK store that its parent company, …
Read More »Morehouse College’s Commencement Speaker Will Pay Off Class Of 2019’s Student Loans
As graduation season approaches, many are thinking of their next move whether it’s looking for a career or figuring out how they are going to pay Sallie Mae. On Sunday morning, billionaire Robert F. Smith received an honorary doctorate at Morehouse College. During the commencement exercises, Smith announced that he …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey Donates $500,000 To Newark High School For “Lights On Program”
In 2018, we reported the good things the principal of West Side High School was doing for his school. Akbar Cook noticed that many of his students were missing classes after being bullied for their hygiene and the condition of their clothes. Cook installed washers and dryers for students who …
Read More »NBA Youngboy Shot At In Miami Near Trump Beach Resort, One Person Killed
Shots were fired at rapper NBA Youngboy earlier today near Trump Beach Resort in Miami, and at least one person was killed. It’s unclear of Youngboy’s involvement, but eyewitnesses say that the gunman opened fire on the rapper. According to TMZ, witnesses say that the rapper was not shot. However, …
Read More »Ballerific Moms Celebrating Their First Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day Baller Nation! On this special day, we want to acknowledge and show love to our Ballerific Mothers who are celebrating their very first Mother’s Day. We hope that your day is full of love and want you to know that you’re appreciated for the hard work that …
Read More »Great-Grandmother Arrested At Disney World For Having CBD Oil
A great-grandmother of North Carolina was arrested at a Disney World checkpoint when an Orange County Deputy found CBD oil in her purse. Hester Jordan Burkhalter’s doctor recommended the oil for her arthritis and she reportedly had a medical note from the doctor at the time of her arrest, according …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: Top Looks Of The 2019 Met Gala
The 2019 Met Gala’s theme was “Camp: Notes on Fashion.” For the non-fashion lovers, we are not talking about camping as tents and sleeping bags, but camp as in exaggerated fashion. The theme was inspired by Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay that describes camp as “love of the unnatural: of artifice …
Read More »Diana Ross Says She Felt “Violated” By TSA Agent At New Orleans Airport
Over the weekend, Diana Ross took to her twitter to express frustration with security at a New Orleans airport. The 75-year-old legend tweeted about the ordeal, writing that she was “violated” and “treated like sh*t” during an aggressive search through a TSA screening. Ross claimed that the agent felt in …
Read More »Shannade Clermont Asks Judge For Permission To Go On Vacation Before Going To Prison
Bad Girl’s Club star and Yeezy model, Shannade Clermont, wants to make a few coins in Miami before her prison sentence. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Clermont has asked the judge for permission to leave New York and travel to Miami days before she has to surrender. …
Read More »No One’s Relationship Is Perfect; We Have All Been Stupid At Least Once
Let’s be honest, we have all been in a crazy a$$ relationship where we have done some of the dumbest sh!t ever. Whether we snooped in their phone because we know for a fact they’re cheating, drove by his house to make sure he’s home like he said he was, …
Read More »Washburn University Football Player Killed, NY Giants Draftee Injured In Shooting
Washburn University football player, Dwane Simmons and NY Giants draft pick Corey Ballentine, were victims in an off-campus shooting in Topeka, Kansas that resulted in the death of Simmons and Ballentine being injured. A spokesman for the Topeka Police Department told NBC News police responded around 12:45 a.m. to reports …
Read More »Jay-Z Pays Tribute to Nipsey Hussle During Intimate Concert at Webster Hall: ‘I Never Dreamed He Would Be Killed’
Jay-Z gave an emotional performance on Friday, paying tribute to Nipsey Hussle during his sold-out show at Webster Hall. According to People Magazine, the hip-hop mogul honored his late friend through an unreleased freestyle, acknowledging Hussle’s lifetime of activism in South Los Angeles with the impromptu performance. “Gentrify your own …
Read More »Don’t Compromise Your Standards Just To Be In A Relationship
Have you ever sat back and asked yourself, “What am I doing wrong in every relationship?” This is a question that is often asked but never answered until you notice similar patterns over and over again. In most cases, the problem is compromising who you are and what you want …
Read More »Missy Elliott Donates $25K To Former Virginia High School
Virginia is not just for lovers but the home of many of our favorite entertainers. The state has produced some of the hottest from Chris Brown, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Pharrell, Pusha T, and more. While in town for Pharrell’s ‘Something In The Water Festival,’ Missy stopped by her alma mater, …
Read More »Health Officials Explain Why You Should Not Believe The Coachella Herpes Outbreak Hype
Recent news broke that a case of herpes ran rampant throughout this year’s Coachella festival. However, according to Billboard, health professionals are claiming fake news! The rumor came about when an app named HerpAlert seemed to have picked up a spike in the sexually transmitted disease during the time of …
Read More »Bill Cosby Sues Defense Team for Charging Him An Overpriced Legal Fee of $1 Million Per Month
Bill Cosby is claiming that he paid his former lawyers the high-priced retainer of $1 million per month for nine months and wants his money back. According to The Blast, Cosby filed a petition on Friday to “vacate an arbitration award” presented to the legal counsel of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart …
Read More »Katt Williams Ordered To Pay $25K After Allegedly Punching Fan
Katt Williams has been ordered by a Georgia judge to pay $25K to a fan he allegedly punched in the face. In 2016, Tyrell Williams attended an after-hours party and tried to Snapchat a picture of the comedian. The comedian then allegedly went up to Tyrell “suddenly and without warning” …
Read More »Happy 4/20: Baller Alert’s “High” Playlist
Happy 4/20 ladies and Gents! Today is the day to relax, watch classic stoner films, and listen to some of the ‘highest’ hits to date. To celebrate, we have compiled a list of some of our favorite songs to get you into the spirit, however you decide to celebrate. So …
Read More »R. Kelly’s Bank Account Left At Negative $13 After $150,000 Seized
R. Kelly has been in a financial bind after his failure to pay child support and rent on his infamous studio. One of Kelly’s accounts was left in the red after $150,000 was seized. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Wintrust Bank contacted one of the singer’s creditors …
Read More »Jennifer Hudson’s Ex Wants To Question Her Under Oath In Custody Battle
Singer Jennifer Hudson and her ex, David Otunga, have been going back and forth in a custody battle for years now, but this time Otunga wants a judge to force the singer to testify under oath about their issues to help his side of the custody battle. According to court …
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