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ICYMI: Bill Cosby Found Guilty, Civil Jury Awards $500K to Judith Huth

By Kim SoMajor / June 25, 2022

A jury in California decided that comedian, Bill Cosby is guilty of sexually assaulting Judith Huth, a then-teenage girl at...

VP Harris Urges Citizens To Call Out State’s Attorney General’s To Protect Women’s Health

By Kim SoMajor / June 25, 2022

Vice President Harris says state attorneys general need to protect women's health as the Supreme Court decision to possibly overturn...

Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Announces Travel Expense Support for Employees Seeking Abortions

By Shawn Grant / June 25, 2022

The Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade Friday morning, jeopardizing the ability to get abortions across America. With states already...

Democratic Leaders Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and NY Mayor Eric Adams Slam Supreme Court Ruling Overturning Roe V. Wade

By Kim SoMajor / June 24, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are ripping the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe V. Wade,...

Supreme Court Ends 50 Years of Abortion Rights by Overturning Roe V. Wade

By Shawn Grant / June 24, 2022

On Friday, The Supreme Court overruled Roe V. Wade, terminating the constitutional right of women to abortion. Roe V. Wade...

Hitmaka Reveals EMPIRE Brought Him Out Atlantic Records Contract

By Bryson "Boom" Paul / June 24, 2022

In the last decade, with countless #1s and over 10 billion streams, chart-topping recording artist/producer/songwriter Hitmaka has evolved into one...

VP Harris Calls Out State’s Attorney General’s To Protect Women’s Health Ahead Of SCOTUS Decision

By Kim SoMajor / June 24, 2022

Vice President Harris says state attorneys general need to protect women's health as the Supreme Court decision to possibly overturn...

Kevin Liles Takes The Stand, Judge Denies Bond For Young Thug: “A Danger To The Community”

Kim SoMajor

June 3, 2022

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Atlanta rapper Young Thug is going to remain in prison until his trial date after being denied bond in his RICO case. Fulton County judge Ural Glanville said during a hearing Thursday that he has concerns ... Read Article

Suspected Tulsa Shooter’s Motive Was Allegedly Back Pain

Kim SoMajor

June 2, 2022

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Police say the suspected Tulsa mass shooter complained to his surgeon, Dr. Preston Phillips hours before killing him on the Saint Francis Hospital campus. Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin says the gunman, M... Read Article

New Prince Mural To Be Unveiled In Minneapolis Thursday Night

Kim SoMajor

June 2, 2022

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The Purple one now reigns over downtown Minneapolis! A mural of international icon, Prince. will be unveiled Thursday night in downtown Minneapolis at a Purple Block Party. The massive 100-foot tall art di... Read Article

Johnny Depp's Notorious B.I.G Flick, 'City of Lies' Pulled From Schedule One Month Before its Release

Johnny Depp Wins Defamation Suit Against Amber Heard, Awarded Millions in Damages

Shawn Grant

June 2, 2022

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The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial has come to a conclusion. According to ET Online, 14 hours of jury deliberation found Heard did defame her ex-husband and “acted with actual malice.”The jury provided the ... Read Article

Trial of Nipsey Hussle’s Murder Suspect Eric Holder Begins Thursday

Kim SoMajor

June 1, 2022

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The trial of the suspect in the murder of revered Los Angeles rapper will start Thursday. Nipsey Hussle born Ermias Joseph Asghedom was shot and killed outside of a business he owned in March of 2019. Eric... Read Article

Lil Xan Cancels Headlining Tour At Last Minute, Opening Act Irate

Bryson "Boom" Paul

June 1, 2022

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It was all good just a week ago. While it looked like popular recording artist Lil Xan's career was on the rise with the announcement of a new headlining tour early last month. It appears the "Betrayal" ra... Read Article

Kansas City Police Under Investigation for Shooting Unarmed Pregnant Black Woman

Shawn Grant

June 1, 2022

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A Kansas City police officer shot an unarmed pregnant Black woman Friday night. The woman is currently hospitalized. CBS KCTV-5 reports Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating, which is protocol to h... Read Article

Reggae Artist Shaggy Receives Honorary Degree From Brown University

Kim SoMajor

May 30, 2022

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Brown University awards Reggae artist Shaggy with an honorary degree. The Jamaican born artist, real name Orville Burrell performed during Brown University's Class of 2020's in-person commencement yesterda... Read Article

Orlando Museum Of Art Fake Jean Michel Basquiat Paintings

Orlando Museum Of Art Accused of Displaying Fake Jean-Michel Basquiat Paintings

Kim SoMajor

May 30, 2022

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The Orlando Museum of Art has been accused of displaying over two dozen counterfeit paintings they claim were created by acclaimed artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The New York Times reported over the weekend t... Read Article

Several Injured After Shooting Scare Sparks Stampede At Barclays Center

Kim SoMajor

May 29, 2022

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A startling noise inside the Barclays Center sent people scrambling to escape what they feared was an active shooter early Sunday morning. The chaos erupted around 1 a.m. after the boxing match between Ger... Read Article

Could NYC Mayor Eric Adams Be Eyeing Presidential Bid In 2024?

Kim SoMajor

May 29, 2022

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams reportedly has his sights set on the White House. The New York Post reports City Hall insiders say the 61-year-old Democrat believes the national party has swung too far to the left, and t... Read Article

Mattel Creates Barbie Modeled After Transgender Actress Laverne Cox

Kim SoMajor

May 29, 2022

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A new Barbie doll is being made in the likeness of transgender actress Laverne Cox. Mattel said Wednesday it worked directly with Cox to create a Barbie that fit in closely with her style. The limited-... Read Article

Trae Tha Truth Reveals He Declined The White House Visit Invitation

Kim SoMajor

May 28, 2022

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Rapper and philanthropist Trae Tha Truth would rather be in the trenches with the community than visit The White House. The "I'm On 2.0" rapper shared he declined an invitation to the White House this week. R... Read Article

Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Artists

ICYMI: Pepsi Decides to “Pass the Mic” on the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Shawn Grant

May 28, 2022

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After ten years, Pepsi will no longer sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime show. This year Pepsi sponsored what is considered Hip-Hop’s first Super Bowl halftime show, which started Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Em... Read Article

Isaiah Rashad Speaks to Joe Budden About His Sexuality Following Sex Tape Leak

Zoe Zorka

May 27, 2022

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Gay pride month is just days away, but it seems like, despite the progress of the LGBTQ movement, many are not quite ready to embrace male homosexuality within the hip-hop community. However, artist Isaiah Ras... Read Article

President Biden Signs Executive Order for Police Reform on Second Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death

Shawn Grant

May 26, 2022

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On the second anniversary of George Floyd's death, President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at changing policing procedures. https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1529567016734150657?s=20&t=5JPq3... Read Article

Beto O’Rourke Confronts Texas Gov. Abbott at Texas Shooting Press Conference: “It’s On You”

Shawn Grant

May 26, 2022

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Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke heard enough and interrupted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon that was led by state governor Greg Abbott.The press conference was providing more ... Read Article

Pepsi Decides to “Pass the Mic” on the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Shawn Grant

May 26, 2022

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New Barbie Modeled After Transgender Actress Laverne Cox

Kim SoMajor

May 25, 2022

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Texas School Shooting Dominates Conversation In Congress

Kim SoMajor

May 25, 2022

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The deadly school shooting in Texas is dominating the conversation in Congress. New Hampshire Democrat Jeanne Shaheen opened a Senate hearing and said the nation can no longer accept the status quo and call... Read Article