Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released Monday from an Ohio hospital, one week after going into cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game. “Mr. Hamlin has been released and returned to Buffalo. I traveled with him to the airport this morning with our UC Health air care and …
Read More »Tristan Thompson’s Mother Reportedly Passes Away Following Heart Attack
The mother of NBA player Tristan Thompson has reportedly passed away. TMZ reports Andrea Thomspon died unexpectedly after suffering a heart attack at her Toronto home Thursday. Sources told the outlet Andrea was rushed to the hospital, where medical professionals tried to resuscitate her. However, she, unfortunately, did not make it. …
Read More »Ballerific Travel: Delta Air Lines to Offer Free Wi-Fi to All Passengers
The days you’re bored on a Delta flight will soon be gone. That’s because the airline just announced that it’s rolling out free Wi-Fi to all passengers through a partnership with T-Mobile. While the wireless carrier already offers free Wi-Fi on Delta flights to its customers, this new program will …
Read More »Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Marilyn Manson Dismissed by Federal Judge
Tuesday, a California federal judge dismissed a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against Marilyn Manson. The suit filed by Ashley Morgan Smithline accuses the rock musician of multiple instances of rape and abuse between 2010 and 2013 during their on-again, off-again relationship. June 2021, Smithline became the fourth woman to file …
Read More »Check Out These Funny & Relatable Tweets
It’s the first week of 2023 and as you continue to work on those New Year’s resolutions, we’re dishing out this year’s first weekly round-up of funny and relatable tweets. Check ’em out and let us know which ones you relate to the most. “Aye we gotta check out by 10” …
Read More »Tory Lanez Found Guilty in Trial for the 2020 Shooting of Megan thee Stallion
A jury reached a verdict Friday in Tory Lanez‘s assault trial for the 2020 shooting of Megan thee Stallion. Following two days of deliberations, the Canadian rapper was found guilty of all three charges against him — felony negligent discharge of a firearm, assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying …
Read More »Baller Alert Picks: Albums That Got Us Through All the Moods of 2022
This year brought joy, victory, triumph, and, sadly, immense pain with Hip-Hop’s many losses. But as always, the gift of music allowed us to get through many celebratory and trying times. As we close out the year, Baller Alert has rounded up the top albums that got us through all …
Read More »Pardison Fontaine Speaks Out in Support of Women That Have “Suffered an Injustice” Amid Tory Lanez’s Assault Trial in the 2020 Shooting of Megan thee Stallion
Pardison Fontaine is speaking out in support of women amid Tory Lanez’s assault trial in the 2020 shooting of Megan thee Stallion. Ahead of the verdict, the artist, who is currently in a relationship with the “Traumazine” rapper, took to Instagram Thursday to share a message with fans. “To any …
Read More »Funny & Relatable Tweets of the Week
What’s up, Baller fam? You know it’s about that time for our weekly round-up of funny and relatable tweets. Check ’em out and let us know which ones you relate to the most. Niggas in my dm: “I been had wonted you” Me: pic.twitter.com/aOutOyNQ4u — faith (@faiththegemini) December 21, 2022 …
Read More »Prosecutors Drop Case Against Antonio Brown Following Alleged Domestic Dispute
Former NFL player Antonio Brown won’t be facing any charges following an alleged domestic dispute at a Tampa-area home in late November. The State Attorney’s Office in Tampa said Wednesday that it had decided to drop the misdemeanor battery charges against the wide receiver-turned-rapper following a review of all available …
Read More »Eye Witness in Tory Lanez Trial Testifies He Saw “Flashes” Coming from Woman’s Direction, Then More Flashes Coming From Shorter Man [Video]
Day seven of Tory Lanez‘s trial in the 2020 shooting of Megan thee Stallion began Tuesday with eyewitness Sean Kelly, who saw the assault from his Hollywood Hills home, taking the stand. Law & Crime reporter Meghann Cuniff reports that the Q&A between Lanez’s defense attorney Mgdesyan and Kelly began …
Read More »Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape in LA Trial
Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty Monday of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault at a Los Angeles trial. Weinstein was acquitted on one further count of sexual battery and the jury was hung on three other charges. The 70-year-old, who is already serving …
Read More »Judge Allows Kelsey Harris’ Megan thee Stallion Diss Track “Bussin Back” into Evidence in Tory Lanez Trial
Tory Lanez‘s trial resumed Monday with the judge allowing Kelsey Harris’ “Bussin Back” diss track towards Megan thee Stallion into evidence. Law & Crime reporter Meghann Cuniff reports that day six of the trial kicked off with two witnesses taking the stand, LAPD Officer Sandra Cabral and Jody Little, …
Read More »Court Plays Kelsey Harris’ 80-Minute Interview With Prosecutors in Which She Identifies Tory Lanez as Person Who Shot Megan thee Stallion
Day five of Tory Lanez‘s assault trial in the shooting of Megan thee Stallion began Thursday, where prosecutors played the recording from their September 2022 interview with Kelsey Harris. Law & Crime senior reporter Meghann Cuniff, who has been reporting from the courthouse, revealed that in the recording, Harris detailed …
Read More »Brittney Griner Speaks Out for the First Time Following Release From Russian Prison: “Feels So Good to be Home”
Brittney Griner has released her first statement since being released from a Russian prison earlier this month. The WNBA star was swapped for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout on Dec. 8. “It feels so good to be home! The last 10 months have been a battle at every turn,” Griner wrote …
Read More »Tory Lanez Trial: Surgeon Confirms Bullet Fragments Are Still in Megan thee Stallion’s Foot, Kelsey Harris Returns to Stand and Testifies She Was Pressured By Prosecutors in Case [Video]
Day four of Tory Lanez‘s shooting trial began Thursday with testimony from the doctor who performed surgery on Megan the Stallion the night of the alleged shooting. Megan’s former friend Kelsey Harris also returned to the stand following her head-scratching testimony Wednesday. While on the witness stand, Dr. Lee Hurano confirmed …
Read More »Gunna Officially Released from Jail After Entering a Plea in YSL RICO Case [Video]
Rapper Gunna has officially been released from the Fulton County jail after pleading guilty Wednesday to one charge of conspiring to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Video footage published by WSB-TV showed the rap star leaving the jailhouse in a Mercedes Maybach Wednesday afternoon. WATCH: Atlanta rapper …
Read More »Gunna Set to Be Released From Jail After Pleading Guilty to Racketeering, Gang Charge in YSL RICO Case
Gunna is almost a free man. The “Hot” rapper is set to be released after pleading guilty to one charge of conspiring to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. The 29-year-old, whose legal name is Sergio Kitchens, has been behind bars since May after he, fellow rapper Young …
Read More »Kelsey Harris Granted “Use Immunity” in Tory Lanez Trial, Pleads the 5th When Asked Whether Tory Threatened to Shoot Her [Videos]
Day three of Tory Lanez’s shooting trial began Wednesday with Megan thee Stallion‘s former friend Kelsey Harris taking the stand. LA Times reporter James Queally reports Harris’ testimony began with her attorney’s requesting immunity. She was reportedly granted “use immunity,” which means the DA’s office can’t use her testimony to …
Read More »Feds Arrest Scamming Florida Pastor and Son in Alleged $8 Million PPP Loan Scheme
A scamming Florida pastor and son were arrested after allegedly fraudulently obtaining $8 million in covid relief funds and then attempting to purchase a luxury home near Disney World. Evan Edwards and his son, Josh Edwards, were arrested Wednesday morning at their home in New Smyrna Beach, according to the …
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