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Pooh Shiesty has been hit with another punishment behind bars, now being ordered to pay restitution to victims of the shootout that landed him behind bars. The 23-year-old must fork over $150k to two men injured during a sneaker and drug transaction gone wrong in 2020. While Shiesty is currently …

A letter from President Joe Biden’s physician revealed that he underwent a procedure to remove a cancerous lesion from his chest. During President Biden’s routine physical examination on February 16, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the official physician to the president, removed a skin lesion from his chest and sent it for …

Lil Mosey has been acquitted of rape charges, thus avoiding a possible life sentence. On Thursday, XXL reported a jury in Chehalis, Washington, cleared the Seattle rapper (whose real name is Lathan Moses Stanley Echols) of all charges. The artist behind the popular song “Blueberry Faygo” celebrated his acquittal on …

Carnival warns those planning to travel on their ships during spring break, saying unruly passengers could be slapped with a hefty $500 fine. Along with the $500 fine, unruly cruise guests would be forced to reimburse expenses if detained or made to disembark early, Fox Business reported. Carnival revised its …

The family of Shanquella Robinson is calling on the U.S. State Department and Department of Justice to take action surrounding the murder of Robinson. On Friday, the family held a rally to bring light to the case since the U.S. has not provided the family with much information about their …

Despite waiting 29 years between Academy Award nominations, Angela Bassett harbors no resentment towards not winning for her role in the 1993 film “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” On CBS Mornings Friday, the 64-year-old mentioned that being nominated for an Oscar in 2023 “seems a lot busier” than …

Though it’s warmer outside, it doesn’t mean it’s springtime. However, Ben & Jerry’s wants consumers to feel the warm weather with churro-flavored ice cream, which is perfect for the festival season. The cinnamon-y and churro flavor ice cream has been on the brand’s portfolio for a while; now, it’s finally …

Director Robert Townsend revealed that notable rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion had contacted him about a possible B.A.P.S. remake. Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle made the legendary movie iconic. The 1997 film envisioned two waitresses flying out to Los Angeles for a music video audition–hopefully using the money …

K Camp continues to elevate and find new ways to connect with his fans. After having a viral TikTok challenge for the “Renegade” record and not receiving the proper credit due to the sound title being changed within the app, the rapper is not letting that happen again.  The 32-year-old …

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City may have wrapped, but the drama continues– from Jen Shah serving her prison sentence to Heather Gay’s black eye. The “Bad Mormon” author believes she got a bad edit in the show and that Bravo has footage as there are cameras everywhere. At …

No, you’re not dreaming. KFC has indeed announced the return of their bunless chicken sandwich after an almost decade-long hiatus.  The KFC Double Down sandwich is for the chicken lovers who aren’t too fond of bread. If you simply want your meat uninterrupted, this is the right choice for your …

A sting operation in Los Angeles has resulted in 15 arrests of people who stole benefits from those in need. This week, “Operation Urban Justice” targeted those who cloned EBT cards and used the information to withdraw deposited funds. The suspects, many of whom are Romanian nationals, would go after …

California officials are planning to name a skatepark after Sacramento native Tyre Nichols less than two months after his passing. Ten days into the New Year, Nichols, 29,  passed away three days after being assaulted by five Memphis police officers following a traffic stop. Nichols was passionate about skateboarding, according …

On Friday, disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his 22-year-old son, Paul, and his wife, Maggie. Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Murdaugh after being found guilty of two counts of murder in the June 2021 killings, as well as two counts …

Legendary Cash Money rapper Juvenile has joined forces with a local brewery to produce his own beer called “Juvie Juice.” In a partnership with Urban South Brewery, Juvenile’s beer line is a hard twist on the famed lemonade and ice tea blend. The “Arnold Palmer” happens to be one of …

DJ Jazzy Jeff is bringing decades of expertise to a new online production program.  Through a new partnership with tech company CafeMedia, the Grammy-award-winning producer and DJ will lead a six-week virtual program aimed at helping rising music creators.  According to a news release, each week of the Command Central: …

Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was found guilty Thursday on all four counts in the murders of his wife and son. Murdaugh’s wife, Maggie, 52, and son Paul, 22, were found shot to death on the family’s 1,770-acre property in South Carlina on June 7, 2021. Several months following …

Latto shut down the rumors that she was shading Nicki Minaj during her recent acceptance speech. On Wednesday, the 24-year-old rapper was present at the 2023 Billboard Women In Music event located at the Youtube Theater in Los Angeles. While there, Latto performed her single, “Lottery” and was honored with …

The Ms. Pat Show is back for a third season on BET+, and yes….it gets juicier with each episode.  Baller Alert was able to chat with the cast about the upcoming season, with one episode covering the topic of separation between sex and state as Brandon (Vince Swann) deals with …

The career of top NFL prospect Jalen Carter hangs in the balance, as he turned himself into police after an official arrest warrant was issued for his role in a fatal car accident. On Wednesday, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department announced that Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing, …