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A Peek Inside Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats' Oceanside Oasis
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are one of the music industry's power couples. But when they're not making hits, the GRAMMY award-winners and their children love to relax in their 11,000-square-foot cliffside mansion in La Jolla, Calif. With help from interior designer Kelly Behun, the couple has created a cozy,...Read more...
Black Athletes Who Have Had Even More Successful Side Hustles
Let's face it, a professional athlete's career only lasts as long as their body will allow. That's why they depend on endorsements and other business ventures to produce income that will support them and their families for generations.Read more...
The Most Outrageous Allegations in Kim Porter's 'Memoir' About Diddy
As the late Kim Porter's memoir"-Kim's Lost Words: A journey for justice, from the other side..."-continues to make waves on Amazon's Best-Seller list and on social media, many are starting to dissect the ins and outs of the allegedly true book about her relationship with Diddy.Read more...
Check Out Timberland's Collection in Honor of the 30 Anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Ready to Die'
You can't talk about 1990s hip-hop without talking about Timberlands and The Notorious B.I.G. The classic work boot is a staple of hip-hop culture, and the One More Chance" rapper was rarely seen without a pair on his feet.
HBCU Stepping Scenes in Film and Television
Stepping is an essential part of HBCU and Black culture. The effortless blend of precision, talent and teamwork is a spectacular showcase of HBCU tradition. It's not a proper HBCU Homecoming until step crews battle it out and showcase their art. To that end, we're examining some of Hollywood's best representations of...Read more...
Denzel Washington Became a Star In This Film, But You Probably Can't Name It
In September 1984, a film hit the streets that had the folks we now call seasoned saints" in a headlock. A Soldier's Story," based on a Pulitzer Prize winning play written by the late, great Black playwright Charles Fuller, was directed by legendary (white) director Norman Jewison and depicted, via a story about a...Read more...
Was Nathan Wade Running From His Subpoena For Investigation into Fani Willis?
Well, well well: After nearly a week of seemingly evading a summons, former Donald Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade was finally served a congressional subpoena Thursday. The subpoena was initially issued on Friday by the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee.Read more...
Has the Golden Era of the 'Real Housewives' Franchise Come and Gone?
Since the beginning of the new decade, countless stars on a myriad of different Real Housewives franchises have decided to leave the show.Read more...
Cop Who Allegedly Beat Tyre Nichols Has Shocking Reaction In Court, Armed Man Allegedly Approached Barack Obama's SUV, College Student Carves Racial Slur Into Black Student's Chest, Diddy Wants To Spi
Even Trump still holds the Biden administration responsible for the apparent second assassination attempt on life earlier this month, there has been a disturbing development to the case that contradicts this sentiment. - Candace McDuffie Read MoreRead more...
Eric Adams' Federal Indictment, Haitian Bridge Alliance Files Charges Against Donald Trump And J.D. Vance, Jasmine Crockett Pops Off At Oversight Committee Hearing, Mark Robinson's Latest Controversy
Megyn Kelly was fired from NBC for defending blackface, but it seems she just can't help but continue to speak on Black people and Black issues any chance she gets. In the latest edition of who even asked you?!, Kelly took to her podcast to give her MAGA-minded viewers an unsolicited opinion on Oprah Winfrey following...Read more...
The Truth About Kim Porter's Bestselling ‘Memoir,’ Janet Jackson's Controversial Kamala Harris Statements, Diddy's Lawyer Explains 1,000 Bottles Of Baby Oil, Black Celebs Who Have Attended
Has Diddy stopped eating in jail? According to a recent report from News Nation, the rapper and producer may not be eating while he stays at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. - Jared Alexander Read MoreRead more...
Uh, Seriously? This Season’s Craziest Pumpkin Spice Foods
We've officially entered fall, which means it's pumpkin spice season. That means as you stroll through your local grocery store, you'll see plenty of brands rolling out pumpkin spice flavored versions of familiar favorites. You'll also see some products that definitely don't need pumpkin spice. Just to be clear, we...Read more...
Why John Stewart of HBO's 'Lanterns' Is Such an Influential, Impactful Black Superhero
Plenty of DC Comics' live action projects have fallen victim to the chaos surrounding Warner Bros. Discovery's DC Films. However, the most egregious miss is the fact that we somehow still haven't gotten a live-action John Stewart project.
Photos of Diddy's Miami Birthday Party From 20 Years Ago Resurfaces
The more time Diddy sits behind bars, the more details of his past life are revealed. Most recently, photos of his Miami birthday party from 20 years ago were obtained by TMZ, and it shows several well-known celebrities enjoying themselves with the hip-hop mogul.Read more...
Diddy's Attorney Explains The 1,000 Bottles of Baby Oil, 50 Cent Plans a Tell-All Diddy Documentary with Netflix, Kim Porter's Controversial Memoir and More News You Missed on The Rap Mogul This Week.
When a public figure like Sean Diddy" Combs' is arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, people have a lot of questions about how and why a rich, famous superstar would risk everything by allegedly committing such despicable acts. - Stephanie HollandRead more...
These Are The Crazy Diddy Conspiracies That Need to Stop
The fall of Sean Diddy" Combs is quite a fabled one. His modest upbringing included having a father, Melvin Combs, who was an infamous associate of legendary New York drug dealer and Black mobster Frank Lucas. In 1972, Melvin was shot to death after a failed drug deal in which he was mistaken for a police informant....Read more...
Tiktok's Viral "She Deserved The Purse" Trend Inspires Random Acts of Kindness for Moms
When DeNaesha Gonzalez saw a new silver purse with tags on the shelves next to baby lotion and children's medication in her local Target, she was overwhelmed with compassion. Gonzalez, a mother herself, knew the mom who left that purse behind made the choice to sacrifice something for herself to provide for her child....Read more...
Diddy's Lawyer Finally Addressed the 1,000 Bottles of 'Freak-Off' Baby Oil, and So Did 50 Cent...Hilariously
Updated on 9/27/2024 at 12p.m. PT: In news that can only be described as you've got to be joking." Costco has responded to the claim put forth by Diddy's lawyer that the disgraced music mogul could have bought the over 1,000 bottles of baby oil for his alleged, sexual freakoffs" at the store.Read more...
Peek Inside Prince's Purple Rain House, Which is Available for an Airbnb Stay
Believe it or not, it's been 40 years since Prince's Purple Rain first hit theaters. The movie, which is loosely based on the legendary performer's rise to fame has become a pop culture phenomenon and gave us arguably one of the hottest soundtracks ever.Read more...
Blac Chyna Could Be Headed Back to Court Over This Unbelievable Act, And it Allegedly Wasn't the First Time
Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of physical assault.Read more...
More Black Celebs Who Have Attended Diddy's 'White Parties' Over the Years
As Sean Diddy" Combs' federal indictment and subsequent jailing as he awaits trial continues to make waves in and outside of Hollywood, many are looking to those who may have once partied with him as potential witnesses to some of the debauchery that may have allegedly taken place at his events.Read more...
Diddy Responds to Reports That He's Not Eating in Jail
This story has been updated on September 27 at 2 pm:Read more...
A 13-Year-Old Detroit Black Girl is Missing. Police Say a Serial Pedophile May Be Behind It
Nine months have passed since 13-year-old Harris was last seen. Detroit police arrested a suspect in connection with her disappearance, but the details of what else he allegedly did to her makes the case even more disturbing.
Caitlin Clark Finally Claps Back at the Fake 'Fans' Who Are Actually Racists
This WNBA season has been one for the history books. It's been by far the most watched season in the league's 27-year history, and it's mostly due to the new influx of talent that came in this season - most notably, Angel Reese, Rickea Jackson, Cameron Brink, and Caitlin Clark.Read more...
Huge New Development in Turkish Plot Case Involving NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Updated as of 9/27/24 at 1:00 p.m. ETRead more...
A 16-Year-Old Florida Black Boy is Fatally Struck by Lightning...Here Are the Chances of That Happening
Though Hurricane Helene continues to ruthlessly prowl the shores of Florida, a teen boy suffered the ultimate consequence of severe weather conditions before the hurricane even touched land in what some would consider a freak accident or an omen of bad luck.
That Detroit Judge Suspended For Humiliating Black Teen Girl, Just Returned To Work to More Bad News
The Detroit judge who got slammed after having a Black teenager cuffed and placed into a jail uniform for dozing off in his courtroom just received more bad news after coming back from suspension.
Family Matters' Reginald VelJohnson Claps Back at the Wild Diddy Rumors: ‘Get a Life’
The scandal surrounding the arrest of Sean Diddy" Combs on charges of racketeering, conspiracy and sex trafficking has drawn several famous names into the controversy, and some of them have been very unexpected. One celeb who no one thought would be mentioned as part of a Diddy sex scandal is Family Matters" star...Read more...
Naomi Campbell Gets in Surprising Trouble For 'Shady' Charity Work, Here's How She Responded
Naomi Campbell is back in the headlines, but not for walking the runway. Earlier in September, folks accused the iconic supermodel of being shady towards Rihanna and Anna Wintour. But now, it looks like she's allegedly been shady with some charity funds according to Britain's Charity Commission.Read more...
Cardi B and Offset’s Messy Relationship Over the Years
Cardi B and Offset spent 24 hours this week engaged in a very public, very messy social media spat - perhaps their worst yet. It's the latest in a list of messy and complicated things the two married rappers have done to each other during their lengthy and messy relationship.Read more...
Why Are Parents Putting Lace Front Wigs on Their Toddlers? Black America is Divided
There was a time when going back to school for little Black girls meant a head full of braids slicked down with plenty of Ultra Sheen and barrettes for days.
Jasmine Crockett Is the Latest in a Line of Truth-Telling Black Congresswomen
Last week, Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett once again went viral during a House Oversight Committee hearing. When committee chair James Carr deemed the Biden administration's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program as another DEI initiative, she gave Carr a piece of her mind.Read more...
It's Time to Talk About Diddy's 7 Children
As Diddy continues to dominate the news cycle thanks to his federal arrest and indictment, many are wondering what will happen to his kids in the interim.Read more...
Attorney: Diddy Wants to Spill Everything In Court
When a public figure like Sean Diddy" Combs' is arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, people have a lot of questions about how and why a rich, famous superstar would risk everything by allegedly committing such despicable acts.
Kendrick Lamar Whipped Drake Once Again...and in a Category Aubrey Normally Dominates
Kendrick Lamar whipped Drake in just about every metric that matters in their legendary battle of rhymes from earlier this year. And that includes one that Drake has gotten used to dominating over most other acts, rapper or otherwise.Read more...
What Police Say Happened to This Beloved Bronx Fruit Vendor Will Break Your Heart
New York authorities say they arrested a few suspects in connection to a fatal beating that occurred earlier this month. The death of the victim in the alleged attack broke the hearts of many Bronx locals.
You Won’t Believe The Dangerous Thing Halle Berry Did to Prepare for ‘Jungle Fever’
Halle Berry started her career in the early 90s with guest appearances in sitcoms. She finally got a chance to show off her dramatic acting chops in Spike Lee's 1991 film, Jungle Fever." She was crack addict Vivian, alongside Samuel L. Jackson as fellow addict Gator.
WATCH: 'Pack Of Wild Karens' Gang Up On Black Burger King Worker in Viral Video
It seems like everyday there is a new Karen wreaking havoc on an unsuspecting person of color. Recently, a group of them ganged up on a Black worker at a Burger King in Chappell Hill, Texas.
How 50 Cent Went From Broke to a $100 Million Vitaminwater Deal, And What's Next in His Business World
If you listen to rapper-actor0entrepreneur 50 Cent's lyrics, you can learn a lot about his rags to riches story. But if you watch how the multihyphenate mogul moves, you'll see that he's also giving fans a master class on business and the importance of financial literacy that can be passed on to future generations.
WATCH: Suge Knight Details Why Diddy May Not Be Safe in Prison
Sean Diddy" Combs' arrest on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering has people asking questions about who was involved in these alleged crimes and why a man with so much to lose would take such a big risk. Former Death Row Records boss Suge Knight has a unique perspective on Diddy's situation.
Here's Why No one is Shocked NYC's Black Mayor Was Just Indicted, But What About That Turkish Plot Allegation
Who couldn't have seen this coming? Not that clairvoyance would have filled in the specifics like these: In a 57-page indictment on Thursday morning, federal prosecutors laid out charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, including receiving luxury hotel and restaurant accommodations along with campaign...Read more...
50 Cent is Getting The Last Laugh On Diddy, And He's Using Netflix to Do It
Now, it's official: After 50 Cent revealed in May that Netflix won the bidding war for his documentary on Diddy, the series is now officially in the works.Read more...
A Woman Broke Up With a Minneapolis Man as They Were Driving, What Allegedly Happened Next is Insane
The latest shooting suspect booked by Minneapolis police is not accused of gang violence or any other typical street crime. Police say a breakup with his girlfriend led him to completely crash out.Read more...
The Internet Can't Believe This Shocking New Detail About Young Dolph’s Murder
The 2021 murder of Young Dolph has gone to trial, and one alleged detail about the incident has the internet in shambles - specifically, the amount of money over which the beloved rapper lost his life.Read more...
An Armed Man Allegedly Approached Barack Obama's SUV, Here's What We Know
It appears that ourforever POTUS might've been placed in harm's waylast week after an apparent lapse of Secret Service security. On Wednesday, TMZ reported that former President Barack Obama was sitting in the back seat of his SUV on Saturday (Sept. 21) outside of a popular Hollywood restaurant Mother Wolf when the...Read more...
SMH...This Wildly Racist Display From Oklahoma High School Students Got Their Whole Homecoming Canceled
On the first day of an Oklahoma high school's spirit week, a group of students ruined all the fun of homecoming by using their costumes to send a hateful message.
Did Justin Bieber Release a Song About His Exploits With Diddy?
The proliferation of AI continues to cause some serious confusion across the internet - this time, Justin Bieber and Sean Diddy" Combs are caught up in the madness. A Justin Bieber song" recently went viral on TikTok and Twitter/X following Diddy's Sept. 16 arrest, featuring lyrics about Bieber's experience with the...Read more...
Why Randy Jackson Might Be to Blame For Janet Jackson's Bizarre Kamala Comments
In the aftermath of Janet Jackson's comments about Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity, in which she falsely claimed the VP had a white father and that she wasn't Black, people are starting to wonder just how or why the megastar voices such information - and if her brother Randy Jackson has anything to do...Read more...
Issa Rae Apparently Finally Breaks Her Silence on Amanda Seales...And It's Messy
Just when you thought talk about the apparent beef between Issa Rae and Amanda Seales was yesterday's news, a new interview has put the conflict back in the spotlight.
Black Folks React To The Execution Of Marcellus Williams...And it Isn't Pretty
On Tuesday, Marcellus Williams, 55, was executed by lethal injection after being convicted of breaking into the home of Missouri woman Lisha Gayle in 1998 and stabbing her to death.Read more...
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