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Updated 2025-10-14 23:16
The Wild and Hilarious Story of Why Louisiana Police Let This Murder Suspect Run Free
Louisiana authorities were on their typical route Friday to transport inmates to a bus station who were set to be released after serving their time. However, authorities found out later one of the inmates in the group had no business being freed.Read more...
DJ Offers Flau'Jae Johnson a Big Apology After This ‘Nasty Behavior’ During a Basketball Game
When the University of South Carolina and LSU women's basketball teams meet each other on the court, it's bound to be a serious battle. But things got especially tense after a January 24 face-off between the two top-10-ranked teams when a DJ entertaining fans at the stadium played a song that some thought was an...Read more...
Did Angela Bassett Really Turn Down Playing Storm in 'X-Men' Franchise?! Here's What We Know
While it's true that Angela Bassett can absolutely kill any role she gets, there's talk of a coveted one that she reportedly turned down in the X-Men" franchise years ago that's currently resurfacing on social media and causing a bit of commotion! And it's for a very good reason.Read more...
Jimmy Butler Might've Just Gone Too Far Trolling the Miami Heat
Jimmy Butler is not making life easy for the Miami Heat. He is willing to make everyone within the organization as uncomfortable as possible until he gets what he wants, which is to be traded to a contender (except Memphis). And Butler might've taken it just as far as he can.Read more...
Let These Black Weddings Be the Perfect Inspiration for Your Dream Nuptials!
Your wedding day is said to be one of the most important days of your life, and also the most stressful. From choosing the cake and picking your down to setting up the seating and arranging the flowers, it's a day in which all the preparation leads to one moment when love can be celebrated by family and friends alike.Read more...
Support Your Favorite Black Brands In The Face of DEI Bans. Here's A List
In his first week in office, President Donald Trump has already declared war on all things DEI, signing executive orders that would roll back any of the diversity initiatives companies tried to put in place during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. While we saw many retailers made efforts to stock their...Read more...
DJ Akademiks Dragged All Weekend For Sexually Suggestive Comments Toward a 15-Year-Old Boy
This past year has not been kind to DJ Akademiks and due to his own actions, his reputation on the internet just got much worse. First, he hitched his wagon to Drake druing his beef with Kendrick Lamar. Then he was accused of rape, sexual assault, and defamation by a woman he allegedly used to date. Now, he's being...Read more...
Haters Eat Your Heart Out, Lizzo Met Her Weight Goal
All the rumors are true-Lizzo has finally accomplished a major health goal! And now she's showing off and celebrating her success.Read more...
Oh Lord, Rutgers Hops on Trump Bandwagon Cancels A Major HBCU Event
Upon the string of agencies, companies and more canceling their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Rutgers University has seemingly joined the bandwagon. However, Black students, in particular, will bear the burden of this particular decision.Read more...
Trump Trying to Overturn the 14th Amendment Should Scare the Hell out of Every American
On his first day in office, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order attacking birthright citizenship, the constitutional right giving automatic citizenship to any person born in the states. While many say Trump's call to reevaluate this American principle is strictly an attack on illegal immigration, the...Read more...
Rev. Barber: Here's Why You Shouldn't Let Trump Trigger You
Donald Trump's first week back in office has felt catastrophic, and Black Americans are reasonably frustrated and concerned with what they're seeing in news headlines and social media posts. Since the 47th president was inaugurated on Martin Luther King Day last week, many Black folks feel that our leaders are too...Read more...
The Horrific Reason This Indianapolis Man Allegedly Shot His Pregnant Wife In the Back
Last week, Indianapolis authorities received a call from an Indiana man who allegedly confessed to a shooting. Upon the investigation, authorities discovered the victim was his own pregnant wife. But that's only part of the story.Read more...
Snoop Dogg Finally Breaks His Silence Over Trump Performance Backlash...Kinda?
Snoop Dogg has heard all the criticism about his performance at Crypto Ball, an event that celebrated the inauguration of Donald Trump. Now, he's addressing all of the hate...and guess how he's responding.Read more...
Aaron Pierre, Idris Elba and Skepta Got the Ladies Hot and Bothered During Paris Fashion Week, But Why Are the Men Jealous??
It seems there's a battle of the British baes" brewing between Mufasa" star Aaron Pierre, veteran actor Idris Elba, and rapper Skepta. And the reaction on social media has been overwhelmingly hilarious.Read more...
Yet Another Former Danity Kane Member Finally Breaks Her Silence on Her Interactions With Diddy, and It's Not Pretty...
A second former Danity Kane member has spoken out against rap mogul Sean Diddy" Combs upon his pending federal crime case. From her experience, she said she felt like treated like a piece of meat."Read more...
Amid Rumors, The Cause of DJ Unk’s Sudden Death Revealed
DJ Unk's death shocked the hip-hop community over the weekend. But just a couple of days after his passing, we're finally learning what led to the Atlanta rapper no longer being with us.Read more...
Florida Black Man Messes Around and Finds Out After Posting Memes Teasing Trump's Murder
Florida authorities arrested a Black man who they say was making serious online threats to President Donald J. Trump. However, their concern was whether he was prepared to take those threats off screen and into the streets.Read more...
The Scary Reason This Alabama Baby Was Born in a Krispy Kreme Parking Lot...and What the Chain is Doing to Acknowledge the Event
One Alabama couple is celebrating the arrival of their newborn son who was born in one of the sweetest spots in town. With the help of her partner Keon Mitchell, Sha'nya Bennett delivered their son Dallas in a car outside of a Krispy Kreme store in Dothan, Alabama on January 22, according to WTVY.
Preparing For Trump's Next Moves: Theories on Why Trump's Second Term Won't Succeed, Trump Attacks Federal DEI Workers, Civil Rights Lawyer Speaks on DEI Blitz, The Most Worrisome Executive Orders Sig
If the next four years is anything like the first week of President Donald Trump's second term, then it's time to buckle up... seriously. From banning DEI and birthright citizenship to revoking the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and renaming the Gulf of Mexico, the president has clearly been on a roll, and its...Read more...
What?? You'll Never Believe the Reason O.J. Simpson's Estate is Suing His Son Justin
Even after his death, O.J. Simpson is still finding himself in legal drama. This time, the former Buffalo Bills player's estate is going after his son, Justin, for refusing to leave the house where Simpson- real name Orenthal James Simpson- spent his final days.Read more...
Vivica A. Fox Finally Spills the Tea on How She Lost All That Weight for Her Iconic 'Kill Bill' Role
Vivica A. Fox is getting transparent on exactly how she slimmed down for her role in the legendary film, Kill Bill: Volume 1." And what she said might just surprise you.Read more...
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is Clowned on the Internet Over This Hilarious Mistake Before Redeeming Herself
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's week did not start off the way she wanted. But in the end, she got the last laugh.Read more...
Professor: Black Educators Should Be the Only Ones Teaching Black History...Period
What is dem white peoples teaching you in history?" My grandmother would ask me that every time the calendar hit January 15 and celebrations for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday would start. She would ask it again in February when schools turned their attention Black history.Read more...
Why Diddy Allegedly Made This Very Scary Threat Toward a Black Woman Magazine Editor
Since the shocking release of the tape showing musical mogul Sean Diddy" Combs assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, he's faced a flood of allegations from people who claim to have been victims of Combs' abuse over the years. Now, a new two-part Investigation Discovery docuseries, The Fall of Diddy," which...Read more...
Members of The Obama Administration: Where Are They Now?
Though Barack Obama's historic presidency feels like a lifetime ago-especially in the age of Donald Trump-it still changed the course of U.S. history. It impacted healthcare in America and Black employment rates for years to come. It also laid the groundwork for a historic presidential run by Hillary Clinton and...Read more...
These Are The Rappers To Watch In 2025
A new year means there are new rappers ready to show off their talents to Hip-hop fans who were too focused on the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. These new MCs are talented, unique, confident, and willing to take chances with their music. While it may not always fit within the stereotypical definition of what...Read more...
OMG. Keke Palmer's Baby Son Looks So Damn Cute in His Fly Fits While On Press Tour With Mom
Can we all just agree that Keke Palmer has been doing the damn thing on her One of Them Days" press tour? From her appearance on GMA in Dolce & Gabanna to a visit with the folks at Late Night With Seth Meyers" wearing a vintage John Galliano dress, ya girl has not missed a beat.Read more...
Plot Twist: Black Nashville High School Shooter Was 'Inspired' by Kanye West—And More
(Updated as of 01/24/2025 @ 2 p.m.)Read more...
NYT, The Hill On Why Trump Will Fail This Second Go Around
If the next four years is anything like the first week of President Donald Trump's second term, then it's time to buckle up... seriously. From banning DEI and birthright citizenship to revoking the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and renaming the Gulf of Mexico, the president has clearly been on a roll, and its...Read more...
News Been A Bit Overwhelming? Let These Best Black NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Be the Perfect Distraction
There's truly nothing like the soulful sounds of Black music. Whether it's R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rap, country or an entirely different genre altogether, what remains unquestionable is the fact that Black artists have been the driving force behind the some of culture's best music moments.Read more...
Is Tia Mowry Getting Back Together With Ex-Husband Cory Hardrict? Here's What We Can Tell You
Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict first announced their separation in October 2022, and their divorce was finalized in April 2023. Since then, Mowry has been back on the dating scene, as shown in her TV series Tia Mowry: My Next Act, but there are whispers of a potential romance reuniting the two.Read more...
15 Disappointing Black People Who Helped Trump Usher In This Political Downward Spiral
Since President Donald J. Trump decided to run for the White House again, we've seen the disturbing emergence of Black far-right conservatives who stood proudly behind his concerning beliefs and promises to set us back decades.Read more...
Yikes! Jeezy, Jeannie Mai Divorce Takes Yet Another Messy Turn and This Time Police Are Involved
If you thought the mess between rapper Jeezy and his ex-wife Jeannie Mai was going to stay in 2024, then boy, do we have news for you. Unfortunately, it may not be news you're going to like.Read more...
Ohio Karen Questions Black Man's Home, Stephen A. Smith Goes Off On Critics Of Rappers Who Performed At Trump's Inauguration, Remains Of Missing Maryland Woman Finally Found, Racist KKK Flyers Discove
The victim of a viral Karen meltdown finally shared his story, and it's even uglier than it seemed. Turns out the whole thing was a simple misunderstanding but you know, Karens absolutely have to take it there. - Kalyn Womack Read MoreRead more...
Lip Reader Interprets Barack Obama’s Exchange With George W. Bush, Black Pastor Gets Dragged For Giving Inauguration Prayer, Cam Newton Gets Real About Post-NFL Finances, Lori Harvey’s New
Like our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama, you may not have wanted to be a guest at now-President Donald Trump's inauguration. But odds are you wouldn't mind being served just a little tea about what former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were talking about while watching Trump take his oath...Read more...
The Freshest Jordans of All Time
Michael Jordan has the freshest kicks of all time, and it's not even a debate. The fact that singers, rappers, actors, athletes, and sneakerheads still wear them nearly 20 years after Jordan last played in an NBA game speaks to how much people love them.Read more...
Is Kanye West A Billionaire Again Or Not? Here's the Tea
In a screenshot posted on Kanye West's Instagram account on Thursday, January 23rd, he shared his billionaire status" after Eton Venture Services confirmed his net worth at $2.77 billion. According to Eton, the valuation is based on his music portfolio and sole ownership of the Yeezy mark."Read more...
Heard of Teddy Pendergrass? This R&B Legend's Story Is One For The Books
Teddy Pendergrass dominated R&B music in the 1970s and 80s. He got his start as the lead singer of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and quickly established himself as a sexy solo artist known to drive the ladies crazy with his smooth baritone voice.Read more...
All About Big Meech: Hip-Hop's Most Infamous Drug Kingpin
Big Meech is free. No, we're not referring to the character in 50 Cent's hit television series - we're talking about the real Demetrius Flenory.Read more...
Drake’s Karen Ways Get Called Out in Response to ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit
Universal Music Group is not backing down against Drake. More than a week after he filed a defamation and harassment lawsuit, accusing them of heavily promoting Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us," the behemoth music company is filing a motion to have it dismissed.Read more...
Trump Targets Black Federal Employees With Shocking Move, Trump's Most Worrisome Executive Orders, Trump Fires Black People En Masse As 'DEI Employees,' ‘MAGA Granny’ Rejects Jan. 6 Pardon
Trump's unprecedented attack on Black federal employees continues. On Wednesday (Jan. 22), workers received emails that threatened consequences if they did not report on co-workers who work in diversity, equity and inclusion positions that may have gone undetected by the federal government. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...
Looks Like Jamie Foxx Really Did Give Up White Women as Promised in Netflix Special
In Jamie Foxx's Netflix special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...," the comedian and actor professed last month that he was done dating white women. With rumors of his latest breakup, this declaration may have finally been proven true.Read more...
The Best Black Celeb Home Tours From Architectural Digest!
Architectural Digest may not be the first place you think of when you're thinking about a fun way to pass the time, but that's exactly what it is-especially as it relates to their Open Door series.Read more...
Wendy Williams Guardianship Outrage May Help New York, What Happened At A$AP Rocky's Gun Trial, MLK's Family Reacts to Trump Releasing Assassination Files, Kemba Smith Pradia Gets A Second Chance And
If you've been paying any attention the recent news about Wendy Williams and the puzzling intricacies surrounding her longstanding guardianship and financial struggles, then this news will hopefully bring you some levity. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...
Meagan Good Finally Responds To Jonathan Majors ‘Coretta Scott King’ Comments, Nelly Gets Backlash For Performing At Trump Event, Sexyy Red And Bernice King Clash Over AI Image Of MLK Jr.,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day may be a national holiday, but it's arguably an even more special day for Meagan Good and her fiance Jonathan Majors given his previous comments about the nature of their relationship. And now Good is backing him up-but don't worry, we'll explain. - Shanelle Genai Read MoreRead more...
Costco's Response to Trump’s War on DEI: Boy Bye
President Donald Trump has made it clear that one of the top priorities of his second term is to roll back workplace initiatives related to the support of diversity, equity and inclusion in both the public and private sectors. On January 21, he signed an executive order calling on the heads of government agencies to...Read more...
Justice Department Freezes Its Civil Rights Division. Here's What That Means ...
According to an internal memo, the U.S. Department of Justice has ordered its civil rights division to stop any ongoing leftover litigation from former President Joe Biden's administration. The document, sent bythe department's new chief of staff Chad Mizelle, freezes any activity in the division, which deals with...Read more...
The Tea On Whether New Black 'Bachelor' Grant Ellis Will Finally Choose A Black Woman As Wifey Material
Just days before Grant Ellis, the newest face of The Bachelor" franchise is set to embark on his journey to find love, he's making it clear exactly what he's looking for in a wife and future partner. But folks on social media have plenty to say about what he ought to be looking for instead.Read more...
Wait…It Was a BLACK KID Who Killed Three Girls at a Taylor Swift Dance Class?!
Riots and tensions have flooded the streets of the United Kingdom after a July 29 stabbing spree claimed the lives of three young girls, ages six to nine, and injured at least ten more.
Civil Rights Lawyer On Whether Trump’s Blow to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act Will Stick
As expected, President Donald J. Trump has signed a slew of executive orders undoing decades of hard work people had put in to establish equity and protections from discrimination. The latest signature he gave in his rampage against DEI, however took a serious blow to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEOA) of...Read more...
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