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It took three decades to arrest the only suspect in the 1996 murder of Hip-Hop legend Tupac Shakur. But in 2023, ex-gang leader, Duane Keefe D" Davis was arrested and charged with murder following his own confession. Now, it seems Davis has completely changed his tune.

Los Angeles is in crisis as deadly wildfires have torn through the area and forced thousands of people to leave their homes. But while residents are doing their best to deal with the impact of the devastating fires intensified by the Santa Ana winds, some critics are putting the blame squarely at the feet of Karen BassRead more...

Bad Boy CEO Sean Diddy" Combs and alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione being locked up together was certainly not on our bingo card for last year. However, sources told several publications that the rap mogul is envious of the attention the young man has been receiving.Read more...

A Los Angeles man who used a self-driving taxi to take him to the airport got an unexpected surprise when the ride took a crazy detour that left him dizzy and caused him to nearly miss his flight.

SZA fans can rejoice: the R&B superstar has already given a preview of what her next two albums are going to sound like. Although, it may not be what you expect.Read more...

Most people enjoy an occasional visit to their favorite bar or a glass of wine after a long day at work. But a new study by the U.S. surgeon general is providing warnings to all alcohol consumers... so you'll want to pay close attention to this.Read more...

It seems like there's major drama brewing between the family and friends of Stephen tWitch" Boss and his widow Allison Holker and it doesn't look good.Read more...

As Black America knows, we suffer disproportionately from medical debt. According to Bloomberg, while 11% of low-income and uninsured Americans of all races have medical debt, 13% of Black Americans struggle with medical debt compared with just 7% of White and 3% of Asian Americans. Essentially, in the U.S., it's...Read more...

There's nothing like the feeling of stepping out of the barber shop with a fresh haircut. Whether you're going in for a mohawk or a flat-top fade, the Black barbershop has long been considered a sacred space where men go to come out looking and feeling their best - and maybe get into a heated discussion about last...Read more...

Garcelle Beauvais and her son have had a rough relationship over the years, and they recently opened up about it on television for everyone to see.Read more...

Since before Thanksgiving, authorities have been searching for a Houston-based YouTuber who has fled the country to start a new life" in Dubai. The crimes he's wanted for could give him a new life behind bars if he's caught and convicted.Read more...

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of suicide and drugs.Read more...

Last week we told you about the crazy hype surrounding the Wirkin" bag, Walmart's less expensive version of the Birkin, the classic Hermes tote that has been beloved by the rich and famous for decades. Shoppers everywhere have been losing their minds over the budget-friendly version they say looks good enough to fool...Read more...

A former Fox Sports hairstylist who filed a lawsuit against several employees at the company has been all the talk on social media for the last couple of days, leading to former NFL player Antonio Brown chiming in on the subject.Read more...

President-elect Donald Trump made a rather shocking announcement during a news conference Tuesday (Jan. 7). In what many view as his newest attack on Mexico, Trump said that his administration will rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America."Read more...

Over the past few years, we've lost some of our most beloved Black musicians, artists, actors and more. James Earl Jones, Tina Turner and more lived long lives after their peak of success, earning the status of legend."Read more...

With President-elect Donald Trump making big plans to completely get rid of DEI, it seems like many corporations like McDonald's are falling in line. But there's one company in particular that's taking a stance against Trump and all other anti-DEI nonsense and doubling down on their efforts to preserve diversity...Read more...

New York City police have arrested and charged a transgender woman in connection to the deadly stabbing of a U.S. Postal Service worker. According to police, the fatal incident began when the suspect and victim got into an verbal altercation in a Harlem deli on Jan. 2.

New year, new family" seems to be the mantra for comedian and actor Rickey Smiley thanks to a shocking new revelation he's now sharing with his fans.Read more...

The Fox Sports world has been hit with scandal after a bombshell lawsuit was filed by a former employee on Friday, Jan. 3. In the 42-page filing, ex-FS1 stylist, Noushin Faraji, names Fox network, sports commentator Skip Bayless, and others as defendants in a jaw-dropping sexual misconduct lawsuit, obtained by Front...Read more...

Hundreds of Black men who say they were physically or sexually abused at two state-run reform schools during the height of Jim Crow in the 1960s are applying for restitution from the state.Read more...

Four New York City teens who attempted to rob a senior citizen on her way to New Year's Day church services got a surprise when they messed around and found out that their target was not going to let go of her purse without a fight.

Even years after both Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard retired from the NBA, their petty beef continues.Read more...

As the glamorous dust from the 2025 Golden Globe Awards begins to settle, many of the winners and presenters of the evening are just now getting into the luxurious goodies of their swag bag.Read more...

After the news broke that a Virginia nurse allegedly harmed newborns on Monday (Jan. 6), Black Twitter lost their minds.Read more...

After spending months away from the spotlight recovering from a life-threatening medical complication, Jamie Foxx is back in a big way.Read more...

Imagine going into a food mart to grab a pack of hot links and getting ambushed with a slew of knuckle sandwiches by the cops. Well, the family of a Black California man claim this is what happened to him and the footage of the incident is even more brutal.Read more...

Comedian Nikki Glaser is in hot water after her questionable joke about Sean Diddy" Combs at the 2025 Golden Globes.Read more...

Former President Jimmy Carter's dedication to service and commitment to human rights are among the reasons Black people are deeply mourning his passing on December 29 at age 100.

Zahara Marley Jolie's red-carpet game has everyone talking. Appearing alongside her mother Angelina Jolie, the 19-year-old attended the Golden Globes on Sunday night, hitting the red carpet in impeccable style that any celebrity would hope to pull off.

As president of the Senate, Vice President Kamala Harris was tasked with swearing in the newly-elected U.S. senators on Friday (Jan. 3). There were several striking moments from the ceremony.Read more...

While Denzel Washington, Earvin Magic" Johnson and the late Fannie Lou Hamer may all be legends in their own respective industries, the trio were among the recipients for the same very special honor recently.Read more...

50 Cent is tired of all the jokes and is firing back at anyone who has something negative to say about his Las Vegas residency.Read more...

Naomi Osaka and Cordae became the talk of the timelines on Monday thanks to shocking news the tennis champ shared on Instagram.Read more...

Fatherhood is extremely important to actor and TV show host Nick Cannon. So, when it came time for him to give the world a sneak peak into his mansion, the father of 12 enlisted the help of his twins, who he shares with singer diva Mariah Carey, Moroccan and Monroe.Read more...

Some big congratulations are in order for Zendaya! The Euphoria" star is officially engaged, taking a massive step in her relationship with her Spider-Man" co-star, Tom Holland. Before TMZ confirmed the engagement this morning, however, the internet was already speculating and cheering the Dune" actress on after...Read more...

As we learn more about the stories of those impacted by the deadly New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans, one Alabama woman is sharing her story of how her friends' quick thinking after the attack likely saved her life.Read more...

The mother of a 1-year-old boy went to work on Nov. 23, leaving her son in the care of her boyfriend at the time. But what was meant to be a typical babysitting arrangement quickly turned horrific when the unnamed mother returned home to a shocking sight.

Sean Diddy" Combs' had a very different New Year's Eve this year. The disgraced rapper spent his holiday season at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, awaiting prosecution on federal sex crime charges, as we have reported. Now, days after the holiday, we know what meal the Bad Boy Entertainment CEO had while...Read more...

A 12-year-old boy from Georgia has suffered second degree burns on his face after three of his friends poured boiling water on him. The group responsible, ages 12-15, insisted it was supposed to be a prank - but they may now be in some serious trouble.Read more...

Rapper Ice T is having to answer for footage originally taken more than eight months ago that was just leaked for the first time over the weekend.Read more...

In Chicago, January 4, 2025 was all about Derrick Rose as the city celebrated the former Bulls point guard's legacy during a halftime ceremony at the team's United Center. But while it was heartwarming to watch everyone from former teammates to the broadcasters who called his games share their fondest memories of...Read more...

Congratulations 2 Low -you'll now live in infamy on the internet for something that could've severely injured you, or worse.Read more...

While the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has made strides when it comes to acknowledgement of diverse storytelling at their annual glitzy awards show, the 2025 Golden Globes still wasn't enough for some of our favorite Black stars to walk way with the win.Read more...

Though we may only be a few days into 2025, the annual awards season is officially underway with the first of the major festivities being the 82nd annual Golden Globes! Our favorite celebs took over the red carpet at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Sunday (Jan. 5) and stunted in amazing ensembles. And...Read more...

Little by little, the FBI has been releasing information on the New Year's Day attacker who drove his pickup truck through a crowd of people in New Orleans. The latest (and most disturbing) piece of information comes from videos filmed by the attacker himself. Turns out, he had the whole thing planned out.Read more...

Just as we saw happen with R. Kelly, Sean Diddy" Combs is becoming the subject of many documentaries examining the mogul given his pending sex crime case. In the latest trailer, a few crucial insiders spoke out on their own experiences being around him. - Kalyn WomackRead more...

After the brutal attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, multiple families are now starting 2025 without their loved ones. As we reported, a vehicle drove into a crowd of people celebrating the New Year in the French Quarter, killing 14 people and injuring 30.Read more...

50 Cent's much-anticipated Las Vegas residency that started last month has not been getting a lot of positive feedback. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...

Maryland authorities said they received a report of suspected child abuse just after an infant was rushed to the hospital where she ultimately died of life-threatening injuries. Despite the mother's version of the story, police determined she was behind the death. - Kalyn WomackRead more...