‘Bad and Bougee: Toward a Trap Feminist Theology’ attempts to demystify the ‘trap queen’ trope—but someone greenlit a white scholar to write it. What is a “trap queen”? If I’m honest, I’m not entirely sure I could give a clear and concise definition (and I know I’m not alone). However, the internet has plenty, some…
After stellar ratings with ‘Envy’ and ‘Lust,’ the first two installments of T.D. Jakes‘ “Seven Deadly Sins” anthology series, Lifetime unveiled its follow-ups: “Wrath” and “Greed.” Based on a series of books by Victoria Christopher Murray, “Wrath” stars actors Romeo Miller, Michelle Williams, Tina Knowles-Lawson, and Antonio Cupo. Romeo Miller and Michelle Williams star in…
Also on Bravo, Karen Huger’s highly anticipated spin-off is set to debut Easter Sunday From the highly anticipated premiere of The Kardashians on Hulu to a fabulous (and tea-filled) appearance from Garcelle Beauvais on Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen, theGrio is back with your Reality Roundup of the week. The Kardashians are back…
Mayweather shares a son with NBA YoungBoy, who she was dating at the time of the incident The daughter of famed boxer Floyd Mayweather has pleaded guilty to the 2020 stabbing of the mother of one of rapper YoungBoy NBA’s children. As reported by PEOPLE, per court documents, Iyanna “Yaya” Mayweather, 21, admitted in the…
The world’s most decorated track and field athlete, Allyson Felix, announced her retirement from the sport. On Wednesday, via her Instagram, Felix let the world know that the upcoming season will be her last Olympic Track & Field legend Allyson Felix announced that she will be retiring after the 2022 season to focus her celebrity and efforts…
Although Black Twitter went into an uproar over the rumors that Rocky was cheating on Rihanna with designer Amina Muaddi, the rumor was dispelled by Muaddi herself. Black Twitter went into a frenzy this week after a rumor surfaced that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky had broken up. The word was out that Rocky had stepped…
A throwback red carpet post by actress Tracee Ellis Ross had her reflecting on the past shape of her body, and fans making comparisons to her look then and now. The photo was taken in 2004, at a Grammy party of music executive Clive Davis. In the Instagram upload shared on April 13, Ross, who wore…
The Grammy-winning songwriter unveils visuals for her latest single, “Better Without Me.” Even if you don’t know the name Angela Hunte, odds are you know her work. She’s a successful songwriter who worked with Britney Spears, Rihanna, Melanie Fiona, and on Snoop Dogg’s reggae project, winning a Grammy for her contributions to Jay-Z and Alicia…
A small Black town faces increased scrutiny of its debts just as a billion-dollar Ford factory is being built nearby A Tennessee judge has declined to halt the state’s financial takeover of a majority-Black town near the site of a planned Ford pickup truck factory. The ruling Thursday by Nashville Chancellor Anne Martin reasons that…
“Over the next two years, Dr. Frederick will continue to give his undivided attention to advance our collective interests,” said Dr. Laurance C. Morse, chairman of Howard’s Board of Trustees. Howard University President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick has announced his plans to retire in 2024 after serving nine years on the job. “We appreciate that…
