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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Called Beyoncé a ‘Skank,’ And It Gets Worse … But Where Is the BeyHive?!

North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson has a penchant for popping off on social media. But his longstanding (and one-sided) social media beef with Beyoncé seems to have gone a little too far now—even for him. Music Producer & Beyoncé Collaborator, Dixson, Plays That’s So Random Off English During a series of rants spanning multiple […]

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The BeyHive Swarms Erykah Badu Over Hair Comparisons, And She Hilariously Asks the Wrong Guy for Help

Erykah Badu is once again having trouble with the BeyHive. The swarm started on Wednesday when the neo-soul pioneer took issue with the vinyl cover of Beyoncé’s new album, “Act II: Cowboy Carter.” The cover shows a naked Bey with a strategically placed beauty pageant-style sash that says “act ii Beyincé.” How Erykah Badu’s “Tyrone” […]

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Before Katt Williams, Shannon Sharpe’s ‘Club Shay Shay’ Spilled Tea in These Memorable Moments

The success of the Katt Williams interview has catapulted “Club Shay Shay” into the mainstream. The podcast hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe isn’t specifically a sports show—he’s booked more entertainers lately—but that doesn’t seem to matter to the iHeartPodcast Awards. According to The Hollywood Reporter, on Monday, “Club Shay Shay” took home […]

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Black Celebrity Entrepreneurs Who Make More From Their Side Hustles

Photo: Harry How (Getty Images) Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has spent most of retirement investing in real estate development around L.A., specifically in Black communities. Of course, he can’t stay away from the sports world, acquiring stakes in MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, MLS’s Los Angeles FC and the […]

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Weekend Entertainment Roundup March 09, 2024

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 15: Tyler Perry, and Kelly Rowland speak onstage during Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa Premiere at The Paris Theatre on February 15, 2024 in New York City. Photo: Noam Galai (Getty Images) Since its February 23 premiere, people have had plenty to say about Tyler Perry’s Netflix film, “Mea Culpa,” […]

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Rihanna, Oprah, Jay-Z and the Billionaire Nigerians: Stories on How Black Billionaires Built Their Fortune

Photo: Arturo Holmes, Kevin Mazur, Paras Griffin (Getty Images) Christian Keye’s sent the world searching for a list of Black Billionaires when he claimed one of them sexually assaulted him. However, we had already put the list together, but only to inspire. Nowadays everyone has a side hustle. We’re all striving for that moment when […]

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Billionaire Nigerians, Richest Black Americans, Rihanna Becomes Youngest Billionaire and More

Photo: Arturo Holmes, Kevin Mazur, Paras Griffin (Getty Images) Christian Keye’s sent the world searching for a list of Black Billionaires when he claimed one of them sexually assaulted him. However, we had already put the list together, but only to inspire. Nowadays everyone has a side hustle. We’re all striving for that moment when […]

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Billionaire Nigerians, Richest Black Americans, Rihanna Becomes Youngest Billionaire and More Ways

Photo: Arturo Holmes, Kevin Mazur, Paras Griffin (Getty Images) Christian Keye’s sent the world searching for a list of Black Billionaires when he claimed one of them sexually assaulted him. However, we had already put the list together, but only to inspire. Nowadays everyone has a side hustle. We’re all striving for that moment when […]

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Black Celebrities With Multi-Million-Dollar Side Hustles

Photo: Tasos Katopodis (Getty Images) Magic Johnson is such a boss when it comes to business, you could almost forget that he had a successful 13-season career in the NBA. But of course, we wouldn’t! The all-star’s portfolio includes a chain of movie theaters, and ownership stakes in MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, the Washington Commanders […]

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White Man Who Destroyed Jackie Robinson’s Statue Found Out, Whoopie Goldberg’s Hookups, Lies of Transantlantic Slave Trade and More Culture News

Photo: Craig F. Walker (Getty Images) American society does not have a problem with race. Say what? No, that’s not a Nikki Haley quote. Advertisement Sadly, that’s the position of the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”). Its decision last year, striking down affirmative action in higher education, denies our country’s racist history, the […]

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‘Roc Nation, You Will Crumble!’ M.I.A Places Jay Z In Custody Battle In Bizarre Social Media Rant

Photo: Ricardo Rubio (Getty Images) First Tory Lanez’s daddy, Sonstar Peterson, insisted that Roc Nation will “crumble” after Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Then, Nicki Minaj blamed the entertainment company—founded by Jay Z—for Meg’s diss track “Hiss” alleging that they’re targeting her in a smear campaign. Carla […]

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Kelly Rowland Reacts to Jay-Z’s Unforgettable Grammys Speech

Photo: Leon Bennett (Getty Images) Jay-Z’s blockbuster Grammys speech has sparked a lot of conversations about whether the show truly respects and recognizes Black artists. It’s also led to discourse about how The Recording Academy has treated his superstar wife, Beyoncé, over the years. Carla Hall Related To Danny Glover? Maybe. The Chef Shares Her […]

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Dee Barnes Has Something to Say About That Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 2024 Grammys

Rapper Dee Barnes arrives at the Luxury Book Launch of “Hip-Hop: A Cultural Odyssey” and the exhibit premiere at The GRAMMY Museum on February 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic (Getty Images) Respected hip-hop journalist Dee Barnes is speaking out following the 66th annual Grammy Awards that saw rapper Jay-Z take home the […]

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The Most Memorable Rap Beefs In Hip-Hop History

Photo: Chris McKay // Theo Wargo (Getty Images) If you can give it, you gotta be able to take it. There are so many elements of this beef involving Lil Wayne, Birdman, Pharell, and the Clipse that I don’t even want to get into. All you need to know is that Pusha T felt compelled […]

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Dang! Rapper Azealia Banks Gives Nicki Minaj the Read of a Lifetime Over Megan Thee Stallion Beef

The beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion has become such a Black cultural moment that rappers who aren’t even involved are throwing in their two cents. And no one gives two cents like Harlem rapper Azealia Banks. “It Was Intimidating” At First Says B. Michael, Cicely Tyson’s Designer & Stylist Off English Now […]

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If the Illuminati is Real and Will Smith is a Member, Why Does He Keep Taking Ls?

To look past whatever (unnecessary) emotions you may have regarding the Great Oscars Slap of 2022 is to realize that it was always silly to blame Jada Pinkett Smith for executing some type of “mind control” over Will Smith, causing him to destroy all the good will he had with white people with one fell […]

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Tiktok Believes Will Smith Is an Illuminati Member, Here’s Why That’s Ignorant

To look past whatever (unnecessary) emotions you may have regarding the Great Oscars Slap of 2022 is to realize that it was always silly to blame Jada Pinkett Smith for executing some type of “mind control” over Will Smith, causing him to destroy all the good will he had with white people with one fell […]

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Run-DMC’s Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels Reveals Shocking Details of Post-Success Alcoholism, Depression

The entertainment industry is full of stories about artists who have difficulty maintaining their careers after their popularity fades. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels found himself in this position when Run-DMC’s stranglehold on rap music began to waver. As younger artists with a new sound began to take over the genre, McDaniels didn’t know where the group […]

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Here’s the Hilarious Reason Why Lil Wayne Doesn’t Write Down His Raps

Lil Wayne is one of the most successful and popular rappers of all time. He’s known as one of the most exceptional lyricists in the game, but Weezy has to reckon with age like everyone else. On a recent episode of Fox Sports’ Undisputed, the Grammy winner told hosts Skip Bayless, Michael Irvin and Keyshawn […]

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Jay-Z Explains The Origins Of Blue Ivy’s Name

Jay-Z is usually reserved when talking to press, but in an interview with Gayle King for “CBS Mornings” the emcee opened up about being a dad. In addition to talking about Blue Ivy performing alongside her mom Beyonce on the Renaissance Tour, Jay also discussed the origin of her name. Music Producer & Beyoncé Collaborator, […]

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Finally, Jay-Z Speaks On Blue Ivy Performing With Beyoncé

During an interview with Gayle King for “CBS Mornings,” Jay-Z opened up about his oldest daughter, Blue Ivy, and the origin of her name. Fans enjoyed seeing her perform alongside mom Beyonce on the Renaissance Tour. Music Producer & Beyoncé Collaborator, Dixson, Plays That’s So Random Off English Surprisingly, Blue Ivy wasn’t her original name […]

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Does Blue Ivy Think Jay-Z Is a Cool Dad?

Jay-Z may be one of the greatest rappers of all-time, but that doesn’t matter to his 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Like all kids her age, she’s not super impressed with her dad. During a CBS Mornings interview, Gayle King wondered if Hov’s kids think he’s cool and he revealed that Blue Ivy might be changing […]

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What Will It Take to Get New Music From Jay-Z?

Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation (Getty Images) I know it sounds crazy kids, but once upon a time, billionaire entrepreneur Jay-Z was an extremely successful, Grammy-winning music artist. Back in the olden days of the late ‘90s/early 2000s, he dominated the Billboard charts, becoming one of the most popular acts in the world. […]

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