Tina Lawson, Beyoncé’s mother, had some choice words for the defense attorney Laura Hogue for Gregory McMichael, one of the three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. In her closing arguments, the lawyer referred to the deceased’s toenails as “dirty.” Hogue was making her final attempt to sway the jury on Nov. 23 during a…
The “Biggest Boss” Rick Ross built his multi-million dollar empire with almost two dozen partnerships and business ventures like Rap Snacks, Checkers, Luc Belaire, and a new hemp line of CBD wraps. Now, he’s working on a deal to assemble his version of PayPal Mafia, which Business Insider describes as a group of millionaire entrepreneurs…
The men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery are not the only ones facing prison time for the February 2020 murder. Former Georgia District Attorney Jackie Johnson was arrested for her role in delaying justice for the Black man, who was chased and killed while running through a mostly white neighborhood near Brunswick, Georgia. Former District…
Rapper-turned-actor Will Smith is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable megastars. Almost always a big-time box-office draw, his role versatility, good looks and polished look is signature. So signature and recognizable, the average person might just think that they know him. But … they don’t. Cannes, France – May 17: Will Smith attends the “Ismael’s Ghosts…
Growing up in Georgia, Marcus Dixon always aspired to play football. He was a three-sport high school athlete who also played basketball and ran track, but on the gridiron is where Dixon made his name. Dixon isn’t just athletically gifted, he carried an A average and his success as a true student-athlete earned him a…
Halle Berry is leaving no stone unturned while promoting her new film “Bruised” and its companion soundtrack featuring only female rappers. While the film has Berry portraying a literally bruised MMA fighter, the former pageant queen has found a way to add steam to the promo trail by sitting down with two of the rappers…
One of the men that robbed rapper Safaree Samuels has been found guilty of first-degree robbery. He will now have to wait to be sentenced for his part in snatching $180,000 worth of jewelry from the reality star. NorthJersey.com reports that Tacuma Ashman could get 50 years in prison for this 2018 crime. He and three…
Searching for missing Black persons is not made a priority in the U.S., O’Brien says in interview Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien wants to know why national media outlets that spent so much time covering the late Gabby Petito don’t offer the same level of attention for missing Black Americans, especially Black women and girls like…
Susie and Tony Troxler of North Carolina, have much to be thankful for this holiday season. After years of trying, the pair, 50 and 61 years old respectively, became parents to a newborn baby girl, an experience the mother has described as being surreal. “I don’t even have the words, it’s surreal,” Susie told TODAY…
The comedian took additional heat Tuesday over comments he made about the trans community in his recent Netflix special. Dave Chappelle didn’t exactly receive a hero’s welcome earlier this week when he returned to his former high school in Washington, D.C., and talked with students there about their concerns over his controversial Netflix special, The…
