Lil Wayne Reaches Legal Settlement With Bouncer Over Alleged 2016 Assault
A bouncer who alleged Lil Wayne attacked him outside a Hollywood nightclub in 2016 reached a tentative settlement with the rapper. Lawyers for plaintiff Andrew Nunemacher filed court papers on Monday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jon R Takasugi stating that the case was conditionally resolved, but the papers provided no details on the proposed settlement […]
Mississippi Gulf Coast Cannabis Expo | July 7 – 9, 2022
@Biloxi Gulfport Convention Center Don’t miss this LIVE EXPO in the upcoming MISSISSIPPI CANNABIS market. Make the right contacts and gain the needed resources to make it in the industry. Enjoy the expo floor and live sessions that bring together top executives and leaders involved in the development, distribution, sales, licensing, acquisition and growth of […]
Academy board bans Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors decided on Friday that actor Will Smith will not be able to attend the Oscars or any related events for 10 years after he slapped Chris Rock during the ceremony on March 27, Deadline reports. Smith, who won the Oscar for Best Actor for […]
Black Winners At The 2022 Grammy Awards: See The Full List
The influence and impact of Black artists on the music industry cannot go unstated. From the draw-dropping live performances, unforgettable choreography, vocals that made us run our favorite songs back time and time again, and so much more, Black artists are being nominated and winning this year. Best R&B Performance Silk Sonic, “Leave the Door Open” Jazmine […]
Rip Discusses Louisiana High School Hate Crime Video – It’s a New Day Clip (Listen Now)
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Kanye West Banned From Performing At Grammys
In an Instagram post Friday night, the rapper posted a lengthy caption in support of Kanye alleging he is was barred from performing at the Grammys. He said: “Time & time again they show us that they only want to STEAL the culture, not allow you to ever be their equals. In a more than obvious move […]
Claudette Colvin – Celebrating Women In History
Though we’ve all heard the story of Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on the bus in Montgomery, Alabama, most of us don’t know that Colvin did the same thing — nine months before Parks did. She was only 15 at the time and was one of the first Black activists to openly challenge […]
Family Of Astroworld Victim Calls For Gag Order On Travis Scott
More than half of the Astroworld Festival victims’ families have declined Travis Scott’s offer to pay for funeral costs, CNN reported. At least six of the 10 victims’ families have turned down the rapper’s offer to cover funeral arrangement expenses. Some of the attorneys representing the victims’ families say the offer was “inappropriate.” “I find […]
Ruth Temple – Celebrating Women In History.
Dr. Ruth Temple was a leading figure in public health and focused most of her efforts on improving the lives of Black East Angelenos through the founding of the first medical clinic in Southeast Los Angeles.
Lauren London On The Death Of Nipsey Hussle 3 Years Later
Lauren London opened up on Jay Shetty’s podcast On Purpose about how she’s coped since the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle. It’s been almost 3 years since the rapper’s tragic death by shooting. “When you have this plan for your life, as you should, if or when that gets derailed, and you have plan B now to go off […]
Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter Rejection on ‘American Idol’
Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter, Grace Franklin, is opening up about her American Idol audition in which Katy Perry got up and walked away. The 16-year-old was not invited to continue on in the singing competition, a decision that shocked viewers, and the “Electric” singer judged so much she walked offset. “I’m a good artist, I know […]