UPDATE 6:45pm — Sydney Chase has responded to Tristan Thompson’s legal threats stating she has not received a cease-and-desist from anyone. The model wrote via her Instagram story, “Let this be a lesson to not let anyone no matter the money or fame they have, to shut you down or tarnish …

Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage after 27 years. In a joint statement, the billionaire philanthropists shared: “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,” Gates tweeted Monday. “Over the last 27 years, …

It’s a new week and you know that means the Baller Alert Show is back with a new episode! On this week’s episode, Ferrari, Octavia and special guest, Isaac Hayes III, chat about Shock G, Black Rob, Kanye West and more. Hayes III also talks about his new app, Fanbase, a …

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Thursday that arrests have been made in connection with the violent kidnapping of Lady Gaga’s French Bulldogs, in which her dog walker, Ryan Fischer, was shot and injured. A total of five people were arrested on charges that include attempted murder and robbery. According …

The three men involved in the death of Ahmaud Arbery are now facing federal hate crime charges, separate from the murder charges they each face at the state level. On Wednesday afternoon, a federal grand jury indicted Gregory McMichael, 65; his son, Travis McMichael, 35; and William “Roddie” Bryan, 51, with a …

Kodak Black appeared in a South Carolina court Wednesday afternoon on charges of sexually assaulting a teenage girl after a concert in 2016. The rapper pled guilty to a lesser charge of first-degree assault and battery and was sentenced to 18 months probation as part of a negotiated plea. He …

A mural of George Floyd in Houston was defaced with racist graffiti overnight Thursday, just days after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of Floyd’s murder. “N****** lives don’t matter,” was tagged red spray paint over Floyd’s face. LOOK AT THIS: Someone defaced the #georgefloyd mural on …

As more and more people get vaccinated and “outside” begins to open, folks are longing to get out and find a sense of pre-pandemic normalcy. One hotspot travelers have been eager to get to is none other than Miami! For years, the warm weather, nice beaches, nightlife, and fine dining …

Ferrari, Su and Octavia are back at it again with another episode of the Baller Alert Show! This week’s episode features a special guest — Lakeyah, Quality Control Music’s newest signee. The crew kicks off the interview with the self-proclaimed Female Goat. She talks about being signed to one of …

Baby Blue from Hip-Hop/R&B group, Pretty Ricky, is reportedly in critical condition after been shot in South Florida. The alleged shooting took place Monday night at SpareZ Bowling Alley in Davie, Florida, where Baby Blue was hosting a single release party for his new track, “Jerry Rice.” According to the …

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin charged with the murder of George Floyd has been found guilty on all charges. Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The jury delivered the verdict after more than 10 hours of deliberation. In May 2020, Chauvin was seen pinning …

It’s no secret that the beauty industry can use more diversity. Oftentimes, Black creators are overlooked when they really are the ones who are setting the trends. Despite the challenges, these beauty influencers continue to make their mark while pushing for inclusivity in the beauty space, and looking good at …

U.S. Army Sergeant Jonathan Pentland has been arrested and charged with third-degree assault after a video surfaced of him threatening and assaulting a young black man, who he believed didn’t belong in their South Carolina neighborhood. In the viral clip, Pentland can be heard repeatedly berating and shoving the young …

Former President Barack Obama issued a statement expressing grief over the loss of Daunte Wright, the 20-year-old Black man who was shot and killed by a Minneapolis police officer on Sunday. In the statement, the former commander-in-chief shares that this incident is a reminder of “just how badly we need to …

Singer Usher is being called out for reportedly throwing #UsherBucks with his face on them instead of real money, during a recent trip to the strip club. In true fashion, Black Twitter came with the jokes. See some of their reactions below: Usher in the strip club pic.twitter.com/GDbGRBso5l — Jasmine …

The power that gospel music has is undeniable. It can get you through good days, rough patches, and even serve as a reminder of God’s everlasting grace. Often speaking to the soul, this genre is so infectious that you don’t even have to be religious to be moved by its …

Ferrari, Su and Octavia are back at it again with another episode of the Baller Alert Show! This time, they chop it up with Archie Clay III and Tajh Crutch, founders of WEAR BRIMS, a luxury fedora hat company. Plus, they discuss DMX, Paul Pierce and more. Episode 136 opens up …

Big Pun’s sister joined Hot Shot radio for a candid interview where she discussed the late rapper life. During the 5-part Instagram Live interview, Pun’s sister, Nicky Rodriguez aka Sista Pun, shared details about the late rapper’s career, in addition to his marital issues. In part 1 of the “tell-all”, …

T.I. and Tiny have released a statement responding to more allegations as three new unnamed women have come forward with abuse claims. In a statement to Billboard, the couple’s attorney, Steve Sadow said: “The Harrises are still waiting for the accusers to reveal themselves publicly. By continuing to hide behind …

Rapper Kodak Black and his entourage were involved in a shooting early Monday morning at a fast-food restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida. The shooting left one of the rapper’s security guards in serious condition. According to TMZ, gunfire erupted around 3 AM at a Tallahassee McDonald’s. Law enforcement shared that shots …