Drake has made a bold decision regarding the 2022 Grammy Awards — withdrawing himself from the running altogether. Variety confirmed with a rep for the Recording Academy that the “God’s Plan” artist withdrew his two nominations, one for best rap song for “Way 2 Sexy” and the other for best rap album for “Certified Lover…
The Canadian rap superstar was up for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance at the 64th annual Grammy Awards next month. The Recording Academy has submitted to Drake’s request to have his nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards withdrawn. The superstar rapper/singer did not give a reason for the decision. Drake was nominated for…
An Iowa judge will keep the bond for two teenagers charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of their Spanish teacher at $1 million. Judge Joel Yates will only receive the money to get the students out of jail if it is in cash. The Associated Press reports that the legal team…
Child star turned talk show host Tamera Mowry dropped a mind-blowing revelation on fans during a recent interview. She claims that being on the show “The Real” was a toxic experience and ‘wasn’t a safe space’ for her. In an interview with Lewis Howes called “REINVENTING YOURSELF & Become The Person Of Your DREAMS TODAY” on his…
Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty One of the most entertaining things about going to an HBCU or simply attending a sporting event at historically Black colleges and universities is the energy from the marching band on the sideline and especially during halftime. Few can come close to comparing to the Prairie View A&M University Marching…
Kelly Rowland is opening up about her feelings as a first-time mom — from embarking into motherhood to misconceptions about body image and more. Rowland, the mother of two boys, Titus and Noah, shared her perspective while promoting her new TV movie, “Merry Liddle Christmas Baby.” In the Lifetime Television movie, she plays a pregnant…
The lawsuit accuses state lawmakers of violating the Voting Rights Act. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Justice is taking legal action against Texas over its new redistricting plan that disenfranchises Black and Latino voters. The Biden administration filed its lawsuit in federal court in Texas, claiming the redistricted congressional…
Josephine and Billie’s offers women of color a welcoming and secure place to learn about the therapeutic advantages cannabis provides. Two Black women entrepreneurs in Los Angeles recently added their voices to the chorus of California’s predominantly white legalized cannabis marketplace by opening their own dispensary. CEO Whitney Beatty and COO Ebony Andersen opened Josephine…
Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty Controversy over redistricting and the development of statewide maps is not a new issue. But the increasingly partisan nature of redrawing district boundaries inconsistent with the population growth of communities of color raises possible concerns raised Texas violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Department of Justice filed…
Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed following the tragic Astroworld Music Festival last month. The fallout from the tragic Astroworld Music Festival continues. Per recent reports, Travis Scott has filed to dismiss multiple Astroworld lawsuits that he has been named in. As theGrio previously reported, Scott’s legal woes have increased since the Astroworld Festival tragedy…
