‘Feeling like I’m Tyler Perry’: Remy Ma ups the ante with Papoose diss ‘Why I Get Married’ featuring Keke Wyatt
Remy Ma is once again adding fuel to the fire regarding her estranged husband, Papoose. On Friday, the Bronx rapper released the full video for “Why I Get Married?” featuring Keke Wyatt, showcasing different elements of Rem taking in various stages of a marriage, from the dream dress and what it could be, all the […]
‘It is OK to experience joy’: Grief expert shares how Black communities can navigate painful moments
Even the grief experts are having a difficult time right now. Marisa Renee Lee, an advocate and author of “Grief Is Love,” admitted that despite years spent researching and writing about grief, she recently found herself sitting in therapy trying to figure out what to do with her own. “This was literally my entire therapy […]
Woman Who Accused Jay-Z Of Sexual Assault Recants ‘False’ Allegations, Lawyers Say
Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty The woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 — which happened in 2024, during the time a multitude of sexual assault allegations were leveled at Sean “Diddy” Combs — has recanted her allegations against the rapper and music mogul, saying those allegations were “false.” According to […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Polymarket lawsuit spotlights betting boom targeting Black communities
From TV to YouTube, to podcasts and even TikTok, ads for sports betting platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, FanDuel and DraftKings have been appearing everywhere. So much so that the betting ads expanded to betting on reality shows like “Love Island USA” over the summer. And while these brands have boasted about how quick and easy […]
Surviving Trump: Who’s The ‘Sh*thole Country’ Now? [Op-Ed]
Source: Win McNamee / Getty Welcome back for another episode of Surviving Trump, our regular round-up of President Donald Trump’s demonstrations of sheer MAGA idiocy, corruption, bigotry, and disrespect for the office he holds. Tracking Trump shenanigans is a job that never ends, but it’s not exactly the kind of thing one needs to break […]
Black voting groups launch national effort to mobilize 100,000 Black men ahead of midterms
As the midterm elections are less than 40 days away, civil rights and voting advocacy groups are coming together for a nationwide campaign to ensure that a forgotten demographic is being talked to and mobilized to vote on Nov. 3: Black men. “Black men are tired of being burned by a system that was never designed for […]
Dale Caldwell, Lt. Governor of New Jersey, resigns amid scathing ethics report
Dale Caldwell, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s running mate during her historic 2025 gubernatorial campaign, has resigned after Sherrill demanded it. Sherrill has 45 days to name a replacement. In the interim, Acting State Comptroller Shiley Emehelu will serve as acting secretary of state. Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday afternoon, and Sherrill thanked him for […]
Jodie Turner-Smith sued over allegations involving brother’s drug use and sex parties
Actress Jodie Turner-Smith and her brother, Richard Smith, are facing a lawsuit. Three women allege that Richard invited them to parties where they encountered narcotics, firearms and sexual activity. The women, identified in court filings as Jane Does, also allege Richard pressured them to use drugs and participate in nonconsensual sexual activity. According to the […]
Keke Wyatt arrested in Georgia on assault, terroristic threats and child cruelty charges
R&B singer Keke Wyatt was arrested in Georgia on September 20 and booked into the Henry County Jail. The charges included terroristic threats, simple assault and cruelty to children, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Wyatt was released two days later after posting a $1,050 bond. A representative for the Henry County Sheriff’s Office […]
The Fifteen Percent Pledge has a $1 million problem
The Fifteen Percent Pledge, an organization founded to uplift Black brands, owes two white men more than $1 million. According to a complaint submitted in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, the organization and its founder, designer Aurora James, are facing a lawsuit from The Gathery over what the creative agency alleges […]