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Updated 2025-10-15 09:46
Three Men Accuse Diddy of Sexual Assault in New, Disturbing Lawsuits
Sean Diddy" Combs is facing new lawsuits filed by three male anonymous plaintiffs accusing the rap mogul of sexual assault. The allegations eerily parallel the other lawsuits that have come before him.Read more...
Texas Family Wants Answers After Innocent College Student Held At Gunpoint By Cops
Nineteen-year-old Braylen Kizzee is a college freshman who plays football at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Texas. The college student also dreams to follow in his father's footsteps in law enforcement, but a Dec. 3 incident with police has left a sour taste in his mouth.
Hidden Gems: The Best Black Movies, TV Series on Disney+
With a little extra time off and more guests in your home, you may be looking for fresh entertainment to enjoy. Obviously, there's no shortage of streaming services to choose from, but navigating overstuffed home pages can be overwhelming. Endlessly scrolling through movies and TV series is headache inducing. To save...Read more...
Forget The Birkin, This Black Male Designer's Art Basel bag is Selling For What ??
Since 1970, Art Basel has been the place for artists, gallery owners and art enthusiasts with deep pockets to see and be seen.
Y'all Mad at Blue Ivy Again, But This Time You've Gone Too Far. Here's Why
During a time when Blue Ivy Carter should be celebrating her big premiere for Mufasa: The Lion King," she's unfortunately having to deal with online detractors who've taken issue with how she decided to show up for the momentous occasion. And it's time we talk about it.Read more...
What a Mess! Remy Ma, Papoose Expose Each Other for Cheating in Ugly Social Media Feud
Remy Ma and Papoose are letting the whole world into the messiness of their relationship by going after each other in public.Read more...
Can This HBCU in NC Really Payback the High-interest Loan They Just Received?
A North Carolina HBCU just received a multi-million dollar loan that will help it keep its doors open. But some are concerned that the help, while needed, comes at much too high a cost.
Trump Named TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year,' and Boy Does Black Twitter Have Thoughts...
Here we go again... President-elect Donald J. Trump has been named TIME Magazine's Person of the Year for the second time. He joins former presidents like Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton for the double honor. Unsurprisingly, Black Twitter isn't really feeling it.Read more...
This Military Vet is Being Taken Off Life Support Over a Parking Lot Dispute, and the Details Are Horrifying
A Texas family was robbed of their chance to spend the holidays with their elderly relative after an alleged attack left him with fatal injuries. The family said what the alleged attacker did to him wasn't even human."Read more...
50 Cent Hilariously Mocks Jay-Z and Diddy Again Amid New Sexual Assault Allegations
Despite the seriousness of the allegations against Jay-Z and Sean Diddy" Combs in a new lawsuit filed over the weekend, 50 Cent seems to be the figure enjoying the controversy these moguls have found themselves in the most.Read more...
Does J. Lo Know More About This Jay-Z, Diddy Assault Case Than We Think??
Jennifer Lopez might find herself in the same boiling hot water as her ex-boyfriend, Sean Diddy" Combs, and Shawn Jay-Z" Carter after the singer was caught on camera fighting with Diddy on the same night of the alleged rape.Read more...
Black Internet, Caitlin Clark Said What She Said, Now Leave Her Alone and Let Her Ball Out
This year provided an exciting season for WNBA fans. A big factor in the league's crossover success was the popularity of rookie Caitlin Clark. However, for longtime fans of the sport, it was a double-edged sword, as her presence brought more eyeballs to the product, but not all those eyeballs were respectful toward...Read more...
This Georgia Cop Who Shot and Killed a Young Black Man. His Punishment Will Infuriate You.
For a whole year, the family of a 20-year-old Black man awaited the prosecution of the Georgia cop who fatally shot him. The officer finally learned his fate... and it ain't prison time.Read more...
Boom! Biden Just Made a Huge Number of Black Women Judges During Final Days As President
In the last weeks of his presidency, President Joe Biden has fulfilled his campaign promise to make the federal judiciary more diverse. The president has made history by appointing 40 Black women judges, according to data courtesy of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.Read more...
WATCH: This Charles Barkley 'Joke' About Jay-Z Leads to Reactions From Shaq, 'Inside the NBA' Crew
This is why there is no sports show quite like Inside the NBA." The hosts of the show say whatever's on their mind, whether it's relating to the NBA or anything else going on in the world.Read more...
Woman Who 'Mistakenly' Placed Her Baby in a Heated Oven Learns Her New Fate
The Kansas City, Mo. woman who was arrested after telling the police she accidentally placed her infant child into an oven instead of its crib months ago is now facing a new, much more serious charge in connection to the incident.Read more...
Dr. Umar And Nick Cannon Have Another Ridiculous Conversation About Parenthood -- This Time Complete With Offensive Gender Double Standards
On the latest episode of Counsel Culture," Nick Cannon and Dr. Umar Ifatunde Johnson-a Pan-Africanist-delved into Cannon's approach to fatherhood and if he wants his children to follow his lead.Read more...
Why This Black Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Just Took the Field in This Very Bold Condition
Since the early 1960s, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) have been one of the most iconic cheerleading teams in professional sports, known for beautiful, talented dancers who are almost always white.
Inside Meagan Good's Beautiful LA 'Sanctuary'
Meagan Good is known for her iconic movie roles, but when it's time to go home, the actress told EBONY Magazine she finds solace in her LA sanctuary."
Did Amanda Seales Get Canceled For Not Being Funny Enough?
Amanda Seales certainly knows how to find controversy. Fresh off the internet taking issue with her comments about NeNe Leakes, the actress/comedian is now dealing with reports that her show was canceled.Read more...
Black Twitter Attempts to Decode Foxy Brown's Strange Post After Jay-Z Accusation, Why Do Black People Think Jay-Z's Downfall is Imminent? Black Twitter Questions If Hov Will Remain the Face of the Su
People who were once close associates of Jay-Z are now reacting to the serious allegations against the hip-hop mogul. The latest to do so is rapper and former collaborator Foxy Brown. - Noah A. McGeeRead more...
What?!? Just Wait Until You See Why This NYPD Detective Was Arrested...
What should be a simple trip to your local Target or CVS can be a pain in the ass these days when everything from body wash to aspirin to baby formula is locked up like the Crown Jewels behind the register for theft prevention." But what happens when the police are the ones who have the sticky fingers?
One of Diddy's Mystery Accusers Breaks Their Silence
Last month, one of the 100-plus plaintiffs suing rapper Sean Diddy" Combs filed a lawsuit alleging the mogul sexually assaulted him at one of his critically acclaimed White Parties." For the first time since the filing, the plaintiff spoke out about the incident.Read more...
‘Wicked’s’ ‘Defying Gravity’ Ends the Film By Embracing the True Power of Black Women
Why the Anti-DEI UnitedHealthcare Alleged Shooter Isn't the 'Woke' Icon You Thought He Was
With Luigi Mangione officially in custody, everyone is trying to figure out exactly who the 26-year-old alleged shooter is and what led him to murder the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in broad daylight.
Brandon Wilson Gives Insider Secrets to Nailing the Perfect Southern Accent
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This Is How Bad Things Will Get For Black People During the Next Four Years
Black folks: President-elect Donald Trump has made his agenda for America clear for his upcoming term with Project 2025. While things were bad for us his first presidency, things are only going to get much worse-and we should all be on edge.Read more...
Why Jamie Foxx Says That He's Done Dating White Women
It's no secret that actor and comedian Jamie Foxx has had a romantic history involving white women, but it seems he may be ready to turn a new leaf and go back to his roots.Read more...
Black Twitter Decodes Rapper Foxy Brown's Mysterious Posts Following Jay-Z Lawsuit
People who were once close associates of Jay-Z are now reacting to the serious allegations against the hip-hop mogul. The latest to do so is rapper and former collaborator Foxy Brown.Read more...
Dude Who Supermanned Over a Judge’s Bench to Attack Her Is In Huge Trouble
Earlier this year, a Black defendant went viral for vaulting himself above a Las Vegas judge's bench after receiving a disappointing ruling. Now, we know what his punishment will be in addition to the crimes he was already being prosecuted for.Read more...
Why Black America, Especially Black Internet, Is Waiting For Jay-Z’s Downfall
The fallout from the Jay-Z allegations continues to rock the world and Black internet at large. Since the rapper was named in a bombshell rape lawsuit on Sunday night, it seems like everyone is taking to their favorite social media platform (TikTok) to share their opinions, perspectives, and thoughts on Jay, from why...Read more...
Jamie Foxx Takes On Diddy Conspiracy Theories and He Doesn’t Hold Back
In his new Netflix special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was," the multi-hyphenate entertainer reveals personal details about his 2023 medical complication." The Oscar winner explained that he had a brain bleed which led to a stroke.Read more...
The Reason This Atlanta Black Teen Girl Died After Volleyball Practice Will Infuriate You
A family and a school community are mourning the loss of an Atlanta-area high school volleyball player who collapsed during practice, and they are questioning whether or not a faster response from an ambulance could have saved the young girl's life.
A Look at Jay-Z, Diddy's BFF Relationship Before The Bombshell Lawsuits
Given the shocking lawsuit accusing both Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, and Sean Diddy" Combs, of raping a 13-year-old girl, folks have been wondering just how close the two were or how they even came to be colleagues over the years.Read more...
Conservative White Folks Have Gotten Bold Since Trump's Re-Election, And It's Worse Than Before...
It may appear like conservative wypipo have lost their minds since Trump was elected in November, but, if we are being honest, they ain't been right in the head since 2016.Read more...
After 40 Years and a Wrongful Conviction, Slain Married Couple Set to Finally Get Justice For Their 1985 Murder
Harold and Thelma Swain were shot and killed at their Georgia church in 1985, but although DNA evidence and witnesses put their killer at the scene of the crime, the double murders went unsolved for almost 40 years.
How A Black Teen Mom from Detroit Became An African Queen
At some point in our lives, we've probably all imagined starring in some version of a real-life Coming to America story that ends with us leaving our ordinary, lives in the United States behind to become African royalty.
Hold Up! Tina Knowles Shuts Down Seemingly Shady Instagram Moment Against Jay-Z
Tina Knowles, mother to Beyonce and Solange Knowles, is no stranger to making waves on social media. But her latest move has got unfortunately got folks talking and not in the best way. I'll explain.Read more...
UHC Shooting Suspect Luigi Mangione, Other Privileged Folks Who (Allegedly) Chose the Criminal Life
Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan onDec. 4, faces five charges in New York, including murder. The grandson of a real estate developer, Mangione, 26, comes from a wealthy family, is an Ivy League graduate and was the valedictorian of his ritzy Baltimore prep...Read more...
Cynthia Erivo Explains Why Elphaba Had Microbraids in 'Wicked'
While the green skin of Cynthia Erivo's character Elphaba in Wicked" comes as a shock to many in the land of Oz, her waist length micro braids were a pleasant surprise to viewers watching-and a deliberate choice.Read more...
Black Twitter Goes Off on 'Family Matters' Jaleel White For Shading TV Favorites Like 'Living Single'
During the promotional tour for his new memoir, Growing Up Urkel," Jaleel White has discussed the legacy of Family Matters" and his character, Steve Urkel. He doesn't think the 90s ABC comedy gets the respect it deserves, an opinion he once again explained in a conversation with the Wilmington Library.Read more...
Akron Mayor Had Tough Questions About Fatal Police Shooting of Black Boy
The family of a teenage boy shot by Akron Oh. police the night of Thanksgiving are demanding answers. Though the footage from the incident was released, it only made the details of what happened more confusing - even to the mayor.Read more...
Jurnee Smollett Reveals Her Character in 'The Order' Was Originally Written as a What???
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Peek Into Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s Two Lavish Homes
He may not be throwing punches in the ring himself anymore, but Floyd Money" Mayweather, Jr. is always making moves. Lately, it seems like most of the boxer-turned-promoter's big deals are happening in the real estate game.Read more...
Social Media Responds to Chris Rock Storming Out of His Set During a Christmas Party
Chris Rock's latest stand-up show did not go as planned, as the comedian was forced to storm out of a billionaire's Christmas party after making a controversial joke.Read more...
Where to Stream Your Favorite Black Holiday Movies
As much as we enjoy Christmas classics like Elf," Home Alone" and It's a Wonderful Life," we don't need to see them four million times between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It would be great if we could mix in some Black holiday stories throughout the season. Queen Latifah, Ludacris, Loretta Devine, Eddie Murphy and...Read more...
Should Jay-Z Remain the Face of Super Bowl Halftime Show, Considering the Rape Allegations? Black Twitter and 50 Cent Want to Know
Everyone and their mother (and of course, 50 Cent) is talking about rapper Shawn Jay-Z" Carter amidst the bombshell rape lawsuit. Not only are folks stunned by the allegations, but they're reeling over what this might mean for the Roc Nation-produced Super Bowl Halftime Show.Read more...
What?? Missouri Man Sues Bank He Says Targeted Him For 'Banking While Black'
A Black Kansas City man is suing a bank for their alleged response to him attempting to do a very basic task - a responses he says was entirely driven by his race.Read more...
Did Jay-Z Sue Tony Buzbee To Try to Keep His Name Out of the Sexual Assault Case? We Have the Receipts
When Shawn Jay-Z" Carter was first accused of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean Diddy" Combs, the Roc Nation founder made it clear he plans to fight these horrific allegations and the lawyer in charge of it all, Tony Buzbee.Read more...
Did Something Seem Off With Jay-Z At Blue Ivy's 'Mufasa' Moment? Black Internet Has Thoughts
If you were Blue Ivy Carter and you knew your dad Jay-Z was currently embroiled in some legal drama, would you want him showing up to one of your biggest career moments and possibly hindering your shine?Read more...
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