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A Student Wrote This Song for His Murdered Teacher And You Won't Believe How Many People Listened To It
Two weeks after the deadly school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, Isaac Sanguma is taking matters into his own hands to honor the four victims- one of whom was his algebra teacher. The 16-year-old wrote an original song dedicated to the victims. Although it hasn't been released yet, the song's snippet...Read more...
Are Rumors Of YFN Lucci Dying— a Hoax? We Have The Answer
It turns out that YFN Lucci, former labelmate of the late Rich Homie Quan, is the victim of a death hoax. TMZ has reported that even though there was a rumor on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Lucci -whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett - had passed, it was nothing more than pure fabrication."Read more...
Here's Why Diddy Came to NYC Before His Federal Arrest?
With Diddy now in federal custody, more details are coming out on why the disgraced music mogul was in New York, seemingly enjoying life just days before his arrest.Read more...
Power Players: Black Artists Who Can Be the Next Tyler Perry
In Hollywood, there are certain directors and producers who have reached a level of power and success that allows them a rare amount of creative freedom. This list is very short and includes names like Steven Spielberg, James Camron, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Ridley Scott. With the exception of Tyler Perry, you don't see...Read more...
Do Homecoming in Style With Some of Our Favorite HBCU Gear
HBCU Homecoming season is here. So all month long, we'll be focusing on the bands, the teams, and of course, the parties that keep us coming back year after year for these epic celebrations of pride.Read more...
In Hindsight, Wendy Williams Was Onto Diddy
Oh, where is the Wendy Williams Show when you need it? The former talk show host was no stranger to calling out Diddy, so we know she would've had a field day with the mogul's federal indictment, the allegations and all of his other pending lawsuits.Read more...
Whew! Jennifer Lopez’s Mom's Dramatic Reaction to Diddy In Resurfaced Video Should Tell Us Everything
It's no secret that Diddy and actress and singer Jennifer Lopez dated briefly from 1999 to 2001. But if you've ever wondered if the pair would ever get back together (you know, prior to all his legal issue)-a newly resurfaced clip may hold the answer.Read more...
These Shocking Texts Between Diddy And Cassie Are Just As Bad As You'd Expect
On Wednesday (Sep. 18), text messages were shared in the sex-trafficking case against Sean Diddy" Combs. He was denied bail by Manhattan federal Judge Andrew Carter Jr., as he deemed Combs' suggestion for home and electronic monitoring insufficient."Read more...
How Olly Sholatan Talks About Reinventing the Iconic Carlton Banks Character
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Jaleel White Reveals Shocking Physical Effect of Playing Steve Urkel
Being Steve Urkel skyrocketed Jaleel White to fame at a young age. But like many child stars before him, he couldn't shake the specter of his famous character. Turns out, the pitfalls of being typecast weren't the only unexpected consequences the actor had to deal with in his post-Urkel life.
Amid A Horrible Week, Diddy Has Secured a Rare Legal Win
Even though Diddy was recently arrested and indicted on a scathing list of federal charges, the Bad Boy Records founder did secure a legal win in a lawsuit that previously ordered him to pay millions of dollars to a Detroit man in prison.Read more...
Why Diddy Didn't Get Bail, Details On Those "Freak offs,"Why 1,000 Bottles of Baby Oil?! Celebs React to Diddy's Arrest, What Was Diddy Doing in Central Park? Catch Up on Everything About Sean 'Diddy'
Updated as of 9/17/2024 at 4:00 p.m. ET - Emell AdolphusRead more...
Video Catches Diddy Hours Before Arrest Looking Stressed In NYC's Central Park
Mere moments before his arrest, Sean Diddy" Combs was hanging out in NYC as if nothing was about to happen.Read more...
Black Folks Already Know The Haitians of Springfield Are in Danger, Not the Animals
Natasha Rothwell’s ‘How to Die Alone’ Explores the Emotional Balancing Act of Black Women
Natasha Rothwell is a special talent who can make viewers instantly invested in every aspect of a character's life. She draws us into their struggles, as well as their triumphs. Her latest unforgettable character is the focus of the new Hulu comedy, How to Die Alone."Read more...
An Inside Look at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch
Michael Jackson was a larger than life personality, so it's no surprise that his home matched his life. The superstar's Neverland Ranch was famous for being a massive 2,700 acre area with its own zoo, carnival rides, a movie theater and a huge mansion. The King of Pop basically built his own private theme park,...Read more...
A List of The Most Ignorant Things J.D. Vance Has Ever Said
Vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance has a history of saying idiotic things, which have seemingly gotten worse as he and Trump work to win the upcoming November election. From his disgusting remarks about Haitians to his weird obsession with women having children, here's a list of he stupid sh*t Vance has said over...Read more...
Black America Lets Out a Collective Cry As We Mourn 3 Legends in One Week: Tito Jackson, Frankie Beverly and James Earl Jones
With the back-t0-back-to-back deaths of legendary actor James Earl Jones, music icon Frankie Beverly and most recently Tito Jackson-Black folks all over the country and the world are in collective mourning.Read more...
This One Woman Might Hold the Secrets That Could Destroy Diddy
Hip-Hop mogul Sean Diddy" Combs isn't the only person facing trouble in light of his federal indictment. If the allegations against Diddy are true, there's likely no way his executive staffers were completely oblivious to the nefarious activity allegedly going down. And after Diddy was officially denied bond, his...Read more...
Welp! Jennifer Lopez's First Husband Resurfaces With a Shady Message for His Ex-Wife Amid Ben Affleck Divorce
Although Jennifer Lopez has been married four times, the first man she tied the knot with 27 years ago is still handing out advice to the pop star.Read more...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ History of Controversy, Legal Trouble
Sean Diddy" Combs has spent most of his career surrounded by controversy and scandal. However, none has been as serious as the legal trouble he now finds himself in: On Sept. 16, the rapper/producer was arrested on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and sex trafficking. The following day, he pleaded not guilty and...Read more...
You Won't Believe the Shocking Allegations in New Wendy Williams Lawsuit Complaint
Wendy Williams' court-appointed guardian Sabrina Morrissey is seeking justice for the former daytime talk show host in a new complaint related to the suit filed against Lifetime's parent company, A&E Television Networks, Lifetime Entertainment Services, EOne Productions, Creature Films and its executive producer Mark...Read more...
Indiana Mom Allegedly Plays a Truly Stupid Game Resulting in a Horrible Conclusion For Her 8-Year-Old Daughter
Everyone remembers that game where their mom would head to the car and tease (or threaten) to leave them if they didn't hurry up getting ready for school, church or whatever else. However, police say this game took a horrifying turn between an Indiana mother and her small child.
Haters Drag A Recent Photo of Sasha Obama Smoking But the Internet Comes to Her Defense
On any normal day that ends in y," a picture of a 23-year-old woman smoking a cigarette isn't something that would normally go viral. But of course, we know there is nothing normal about the 2024 election cycle. That means if the woman in the photo is the daughter of a former President of the United States who also...Read more...
The 5 Biggest Takeaways From Vice President Kamala Harris' NABJ Interview
Following NABJ's contentious interview with Donald Trump in July, the organization sat down with his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday (Sept. 17) in front of an audience of 150 people - most of them college students. From Trump's racist lies about Haitian immigrants to the study of reparations, here...Read more...
Stories Behind These Black Celeb Hair Transformations
As Vice President Kamala Harris hits the campaign trail, the focus is as much on her style as her policy plans. Although her opponent may be able to get away with whatever that is happening on top of his head, VP Harris knows she can't step out with a single hair out of place.Read more...
Diddy Trades Lap of Luxury For One of New York’s Most Dangerous Prisons
Sean Diddy" Combs found success in the music world at a young age, which means despite his humble beginnings, he's been living an extremely privileged life for a very long time. That all changed overnight when the music mogul was arrested on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
A 7-Year-old Ft. Lauderdale Black Boy Died Christmas Morning, What His Alleged Killers Did is Heartbreaking
When 7-year-old Deonte Atwell of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. died of malnutrition on Christmas Day last year, an autopsy revealed that his bones were sticking out through his skin. No one was charged at the time, but local authorities continued to investigate why the young boy died while being around friends and family.
Terrorgram? Feds Unveil A Violent Plot Planned On This White Supremacist Platform
Federal prosecutors arrested two individuals accused of trying to recruit white nationalist terrorists through a social media platform. When you find out what they were allegedly scheming, you'll be disgusted.
Indianapolis Black Woman's Uber Driver Shot Her to Death When She Refused Sex With Him
Indianapolis police authorities are investigating the death of a Black woman who was found in a wooded area. Police say the last person she was with was her Uber driver...however, she never made it home.
Look Inside Diddy's $61.5 Million 'Raided' Mansion That's Now Up for Sale
Times are getting tough for Hip-Hop mogul Sean Diddy" Combs. In the latest of the ongoing Puff Daddy struggles, he just put his $61.5 million home up for sale, with sources close to him saying this comes as no surprise."
Will Diddy's Downfall Usher in a 'Black Me Too Movement?'
P. Diddy's indictment isn't just an indictment of Sean Combs. It's an indictment of an era, an ethos, a set of permission slips that permit the denigration and even beating of Black women.
Does Jay-Z Have the Final Say on Who Performs at the Super Bowl? Here's What We Know
More than a week after it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, it's a topic that continues to be discussed in the music industry.Read more...
What You Didn’t Know About Diddy’s ‘Freak Offs’
Diddy's alleged freak offs' served a greater purpose, according to the details of his newly released indictment. The Bad Boy mogul would allegedly use the sex and drug-fueled events to enforce control.
Black Celebs React to Diddy's Shocking Federal Arrest, Indictment in NYC
As the disturbing details of Sean Diddy" Combs federal indictment-including shocking mentions of sexual freak offs"-continue to send shockwaves on social media, a handful of folks in Black Hollywood are giving their two cents on the matter.Read more...
P. Diddy Arrested in NYC, And Black America Has Thoughts
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Eve Spills The Tea On Jay-Z's Warning Before She Released Her Debut Album
On Tuesday, Evereleased her new memoir Who's That Girl?" which detailed the humble beginnings of her career. One of the excerpts that has people buzzing is when the emcee said she received a phone call from Jay-Z.Read more...
Here's Why Kevin Hart's Joke Pissed Off Black Students at Delaware State University
Kevin Hart may be one of Hollywood's go-to comedic actors, but a recent joke he made about college students in Deleware isn't garnering any laughs. I'll explain.Read more...
An Atlanta Man Was Wrongfully Accused of Killing His Parents...And He Just Got Payback
Updated as of 9/17/2024 at 3:35 p.m. ETRead more...
Mom of Beloved Ballerina Passed Away Just One Day After Her Daughter's Untimely Death. But It Gets Sadder
After the tragic, untimely death of professional ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince at age 29 on September 10, the family is mourning yet another tremendous loss.
A List of the Best Dressed Black Actors
With awards season officially in full swing, you already know our fave Black stars are getting ready to serve major looks at the myriad of red carpets to come over the next few months.Read more...
With Atlanta Out the Way, These Cities Are Aiming to Snatch the Hip-Hop Crown!
The ever changing Rap/Hip-Hop crown is now up for grabs after Atlanta seems to have fallen from royalty. Don't get us wrong, it's unlikely that Atlanta will ever truly go away, but here's a list of cities around the world who might be gunning for that number one spot!Read more...
Why Have All The Rap Groups Disappeared?
Times have changed in Rap. Though the genre is more popular and visible than it's ever been, the genre is extremely saturated and anyone with a computer or a phone can spit a verse that someone on the internet will enjoy or use to create a meme.Read more...
While Black Folks Need to Stop Saying Trump's Most Recent Assassination Attempt Was Staged, We're Skeptical About Everything For a Reason
The only normal thing about the 2024 presidential election cycle is that nothing is normal. I mean you've got one Democratic presidential candidate dropping out, another coming in and MAGA extremists embracing a phony story conjured by white supremacists about immigrants eating pets.Read more...
All The Times Donald Trump Spiraled During His 2024 Presidential Campaign
The presidential election is less than two months away and some believe Donald Trump has made a fool out of himself in an attempt to beat his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris. It's too early to tell if his stunts and temper tantrums have worked -though opponents, fans and even his own family wonder and worry...Read more...
Diddy Dirty Money's Kalenna Harper Has Some Words After Being Named in Dawn Richard's Diddy Lawsuit 33 Times...And It's Messy
Former Diddy Dirty Money member Kalenna Harper spoke out about being named multiple times in the recent lawsuit filed against Diddy by her fellow groupmate Dawn Richard. Her response might raise more than a few eyebrows.Read more...
Can This Young Black Harvard Grad Save Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits After Bankruptcy?
After a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in May left customers wondering if their beloved cheddar bay biscuits might become a thing of the past, Red Lobster is enlisting the help of a young Black executive to help get the company back on its feet.
Family Says Young, Black Man Was Lynched In NC, But Is That How He Really Died?
A TikTok video about the alleged lynching of a Black truck driver has taken over social media. Police claim there's no reason to assume foul play. However, the victim's family believes there's a coverup afoot.Read more...
Oh No He Didn't! Here's Why Black Twitter Is Mad At 'White Will Smith' Making Shady Joke About Black Will Smith At The Emmys
In the year of our Lord 2024, you would think everyone in and outside of Hollywood would've grown tired of Will Smith/the slap jokes. But that definitely wasn't the case at the 76th Primetime Emmys on Sunday. I'll explain.Read more...
Did Diddy Threaten J. Cole With This Shockingly Violent Act in 2013?
The weird and uncomfortable stories about Diddy continue to grow, and they always seem to involve some of the more notable figures in the entertainment industry.Read more...
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