Earlier this year, Tyga filed a lawsuit against Cash Money and Young Money Records for not paying him royalties to his albums, “Careless World” and “Hotel California” after parting ways in 2016. Tyga is suing for $10 Million in damages for breach of contract. According to The Blast, the rapper …
Read More »Dr. Denis Mukwege And Nadia Murad Win 2018 Nobel Peace Prize For Fighting Against Sexual Violence
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. Mukwege, who is a gynecologist and surgeon, has worked many years treating thousands of women and young girls affected …
Read More »Protesting Kavanaugh Gets Amy Schumer & Emily Ratajkowski Arrested
”We believe Anita Hill” was the sign Amy Schumer was holding while wearing a green shirt with “This today, then #ERA” written on the back before getting arrested for protesting Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. “Let’s keep fighting, let’s keep showing up,” were Schumer’s words of encouragement to fire up …
Read More »Tracee Ellis Ross Talks “Black-Ish”, Her Childhood Being Diana Ross’ Daughter And Being Single And Kidless At 45 In Interview With Instyle
Tracee Ellis Ross sat down with #Instyle Magazine recently and shared some of her personal and professional life with readers, which is everything but ordinary. Tracee discussed “Black-Ish”, growing up “like Blue Ivy” and how happy she is being single these days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ross was invited to the Golden Globes …
Read More »Tom Cruise Hasn’t Seen His 12 Year Old Daughter, Suri, In Years Because She Is Not A Scientologist
Although Tom Cruise can see his daughter Suri up to 10 days a month, he chooses not to. A source dropped some details about Tom and his ex-wife, Katie Holmes’s’ parenting arrangements on US Weekly. The source stated, “Every person is allowed to see their child if they wanted to. …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Apologizes For Boasting About Looking “Anorexic”
Kim Kardashian faced quite the backlash back in July when she happily compared her drastic weight loss to anorexia. Many believed Kardashian, 37, was making light of the sensitive eating disorder. Kim seemed thrilled when her sisters laughed about her appearing to look ill. “Looking back and having said that, …
Read More »White Mother Accidentally Texted Black Nanny, “NOOO ANOTHER BLACK PERSON” Then Fired Her
A black nanny received a text message from the wife of a Manhattan financier who hired her to take care of their baby. Lynsey Plasco-Flaxman thought she was sending a text message to her husband, Joel Plasco, upon meeting Giselle Maurice for her first day at work in 2016. But …
Read More »Tupac’s Unreleased Music Gets Returned To His Estate After 5 Year Legal Battle
Mother of the late, great Tupac, Afeni Shakur, entered into a legal battle against Entertainment One in 2013 for unpaid royalties. Two years after her death, the estate settled with the entertainment company for royalties owed and Tupac’s unreleased catalog of music. The lawsuit against Entertainment One was orchestrated by …
Read More »How Do Men Feel About Women Popping The Question? The Answers Aren’t Quite What You Would Expect!
Fellas, would you let your girlfriend get on one knee and propose to you? If she did, how would that make you feel? Do you think proposals are gender specific? A writer from Vice decided to do some research based on a 2017 study from wedding planning site, The Knot, …
Read More »Suspect Arrested After LSU Basketball Player Was Killed In Shooting
Twenty-year-old Wayde Sims was just a junior at LSU before being killed in a shooting near Southern University campus early Friday morning, ESPN reports. Suspect Dyteon Simpson, who is also 20, is being charged with second-degree murder after officials found his DNA on the glasses Sims lost on the scene. …
Read More »Married Woman And Her Side Piece Catch An Uber To A Hotel, The Driver Was The Woman’s Husband
Don’t let the title fool you, it didn’t happen just that easily. God told that man he’s gonna learn today…in a pretty bizarre way. The woman identified as Yeimy and her side bae Jesús were gonna end their evening together in a #Columbia hotel so they requested an Uber to …
Read More »Feds Find A Gun In Tekashi’s Brooklyn Home
Tekashi69’s home was raided in Brooklyn, New York by federal agents and a gun was found, TMZ reports. It’s still unkown what exactly prompted the search warrant and who the gun actually belongs to but the colorful rapper was reportedly not at the home at the time of the search. …
Read More »Let’s Talk: Have You Ever Thought “Only If I Would’ve Met Them Earlier In Life?”
People often come into our lives for different reasons, whether it’s for a blessing or a lesson. We may not know why this person has entered our lives but eventually we begin to find answers. Let’s say you’ve been dating this special person in your life who you have been …
Read More »Pete Davidson Calls Former SNL Star, Chevy Chase a Racist
During an interview on The Howard Stern Show, Pete Davidson threw jabs at SNL alum, Chevy Chase saying, “He’s a f— d—bag. F— Chevy Chase. He’s just a genuinely bad, racist person and I don’t like him. He’s a putz.” The comments seem to stem from a Washington Post report, …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Who Wore It Better: Amber Rose vs. India Love In Fashion Nova’s Stripe Jumpsuit
There is nothing wrong with a friendly fashion battle among the celebs. Many celebs have been spotted out and about in some of the same haute pieces. The pieces are possibly the hottest and trendiest items in Hollywood. In today’s showcase of Baller Alert’s Who Wore It Better, we have …
Read More »Michael Kors Expected To Buy Versace For About $2 Billion
Michael Kors is on a mission to take over the fashion world by adding other brands to their portfolio. In 2017, Michael Kors bought Jimmy Choo for $1.2 Billion and now the brand is ready to add Versace to their list. Early Monday, rumors began to circulate about Michael Kors’ …
Read More »Damon Wayans Jr. Wants Full Custody Of Daughters Due To Baby Mama’s ”Inability To Prioritize Their Education”
Damon Wayans Jr. wants to switch up his custody arrangements with former “Basketball Wives” Star, Aja Metoyer, and get full custody of their daughters. The actor claims Metoyer doesn’t take their children’s education seriously. According to The Blast, Wayans says that their daughters are “suffering scholastically” due to their mother’s …
Read More »Prosecutors Want Bill Cosby Locked Up Immediately After Sentencing
Back in April, Bill Cosby was found guilty in his sexual assault case and released on a $1 million bail. The judge ordered him to remain at his home until sentencing. With sentencing a couple of days away, prosecutors want the legendary comedian/actor thrown behind bars immediately after. However, …
Read More »Wisconsin Politician Shelia Stubbs Gets The Police Called On Her While Campaigning In A Predominately White Neighborhood
On this episode of Being Black In America, we have Wisconsin State Assembly candidate, Shelia Stubbs. She is seeking answers as to whom called 911 on her while she was merely speaking with neighbors and passing out flyers. Stubbs was door to door canvassing in a neighborhood within her …
Read More »Mississippi Woman Found Dead At A New Orleans Truck Stop
A Clarksdale, Mississippi woman was found dead Wednesday, September 12th at a New Orleans truck stop, and now her family is asking for answers. Truck Driver, Karmeshia Thomas, was found in a bunk inside of her big rig truck at the Mardi Gras Truck Stop. Karmeshia’s mother, Joyce Thomas, said …
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