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New York Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that adds new measures to using song lyrics as evidence in the courtroom. Senator Brad Hoylman and Jamaal Bailey sponsored the bill, backed by Jay Z, Meek Mill, Killer Mike, and Fat Joe.   Pitchfork reports that Senate Bill S7527 would not be an “outright …

In groundbreaking history, sports are finally leveling out in the U.S., at least for soccer. After a years-long fight for equal pay, U.S. Soccer and the women’s and men’s national teams have reached an agreement ensuring every player is paid equally, officially bridging the gender inequality pay gap.  The Today …

At an Indiana middle school, a transgender student must be allowed to use the boy’s restroom. Judge Tanya Walton Pratt dismissed a motion from the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville to postpone a previous ruling forcing John R. Wooden Middle School to allow a transgender student to use the boy’s restroom. In …

Nick Cannon is tapping out when it comes to having any more children. He says he got a vasectomy consultation upon his next child’s arrival.  The host of the “Masked Singer” tells E! Daily Pop, “I already went and got my vasectomy consultation. I’m not out here looking to populate …

Common sense ain’t so common!  A 25-year state corrections officer showed his true colors after he mocked the recent hate-fueled massacre that left 10 people dead in Buffalo. The guard is assigned to maximum security at Attica prison and has now been suspended without pay after posting a meme on …

Yung Miami is breaking down why she got into it with Diddy’s rumored flame, Gina Huynh. The City Girls rapper says, “‘cuz b*tches want attention.” As we reported that Yung Miami and the Only Fans model traded disses on social media after Huynh posted a selfie of herself with Diddy. Miami …

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has responded to claims about the jail conditions rapper Young Thug is currently being held in after the rapper referred to them as “tortuous.” Last week Thugger, whose real name is Jeffrey Williams, was arrested after being included in a massive gang indictment. Police say Young Slime …

On Wednesday, a former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison stated Wednesday that the ex-officer, Thomas Lane, entered a guilty plea to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter. A representative from Ellison’s office stated that his …

Camden County, New Jersey, will pay a victim of police brutality $10 million after he was paralyzed by an officer in 2014. Xavier Ingram was outside of a liquor store in June 2014 when he began to run from deputies because he had an outstanding warrant for a driving violation. …

Tom Brady is preparing to get roasted as part of a new Netflix comedy series. On Tuesday, the streamer announced their forthcoming series, “Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT.” Similar to the popular “Comedy Central Roast,” “GROAT” will honor celebrities by making jokes about them all night at the star-studded …

Tesla is now allowing customers to place their orders for its Semi electric truck after the four-year wait due to battery cell supply constraints. The company missed the opportunity to become the first to offer we electric semi-trailer to hit the market but its been able to better the Tesla …

Travis Scott is continuing his string of good deeds, announcing that his foundation will give away $1 million in scholarships to 100 HBCU students nationwide. Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation, in collaboration with his Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund, will grant $10,000 to Black students facing financial hardships in their college years. …

A Texas two-year-old had an extreme case of the munchies which resulted in him ordering 31 cheeseburgers from Mcdonald’s and having them delivered via DoorDash. On Monday, Kelsey Burkhalter Golden was stunned when she received an unexpected visit to her Kingsville home from a delivery driver holding the burgers. Golden …

An ex-substitute teacher is facing multiple charges for supplying students with drugs in exchange for sex. Enreeka Nalasco was originally employed as a substitute with the Miami Beach Senior High School. However, in 2018, he was fired after an investigation found that he’d had inappropriate contact with a student via …

New York City will honor the Notorious B.I.G. on the late rapper’s 50th birthday with a massive celebration. The party will kick off Saturday, May 21st, with various tributes taking place throughout the city. The Empire State Building in Manhattan will illuminate red and white for B.I.G. An illuminated crown …