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by Kandiss Edwards October 18, 2025 The court’s ruling ends a dispute that once threatened to cost Carter up to $20 million. Lil Wayne, born D’Wayne Micheal Carter Jr., has emerged victorious in a years-long court battle against his former lawyer, Ron Sweeney. A judge ruled that a contested 10 percent fee
by Kandiss Edwards October 18, 2025 The protests follow a June edition that drew an estimated 4-6 million participants. Millions of Americans across all 50 states are expected to take to the streets Oct. 18 for the “No Kings” protests. There are even global protests against Trump planned as well.
by Kandiss Edwards October 18, 2025 Bobo’s work on ‘I Am Enough’ broke through as both a commercial blending bold imagery and affirming messages for girls of color. Artist and Illustrator Keturah Ariel Nailah Bobo has died at the age of 45 following a long-time undisclosed illness, her family announced
by Daniel Johnson October 18, 2025 Jeffries slammed Leavitt after she claimed the Democratic Party’s main constituency was composed of ‘Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals.’ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) had nothing but time and all the smoke for Donald Trump’s propaganda minister, White House press secretary
After closing down a restaurant embroiled in scandal, the owner of Houston establishment Turkey Leg Hut, Nakia Holmes, is facing criminal charges unrelated to her business. Holmes was arrested by Harris County police on Wednesday and charged with hindering the arrest of an aggravated kidnapping suspect, Johnathan Saizon. According to
Attorney and politician Bakari Sellers has more words for Stephen A. Smith, after Smith dedicated a part of his “Straight Shooter” podcast this week to fire back at Sellers, who called him a “charlatan.” Sellers not only doubled down on the charlatan comment, he also said he was “disappointed” in
Less than a day after Brian McKnight toasted to a legal victory against his ex-wife, his son Brian McKnight Jr. is hitting back at his estranged father. McKnight Jr. took to his Instagram stories to call out McKnight for the celebration, as it came on the anniversary of his late
The subject behind one of 2Pac’s most iconic songs is telling his story. Author Jeff Pearlman, whose upcoming biography about the hip-hop legend is due out later this month, opened up about the story of Davonn Hodge, the real baby from Pac’s “Brenda’s Got a Baby”. In a sitdown with
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya and perennial presidential candidate whose populist campaigns challenged one-party rule, rattled authorities and gave him outsized influence on political life in the East African country, died Wednesday of a heart attack while traveling in India. He was 80. His death was confirmed by
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving
by Kandiss Edwards October 18, 2025 The court’s ruling ends a dispute that once threatened to cost Carter up to $20 million. Lil Wayne, born D’Wayne Micheal Carter Jr., has emerged victorious in a years-long court battle against his former lawyer, Ron Sweeney. A judge ruled that a contested 10 percent fee
by Kandiss Edwards October 18, 2025 The protests follow a June edition that drew an estimated 4-6 million participants. Millions of Americans across all 50 states are expected to take to the streets Oct. 18 for the “No Kings” protests. There are even global protests against Trump planned as well.
by Kandiss Edwards October 18, 2025 Bobo’s work on ‘I Am Enough’ broke through as both a commercial blending bold imagery and affirming messages for girls of color. Artist and Illustrator Keturah Ariel Nailah Bobo has died at the age of 45 following a long-time undisclosed illness, her family announced
by Daniel Johnson October 18, 2025 Jeffries slammed Leavitt after she claimed the Democratic Party’s main constituency was composed of ‘Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals.’ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) had nothing but time and all the smoke for Donald Trump’s propaganda minister, White House press secretary
After closing down a restaurant embroiled in scandal, the owner of Houston establishment Turkey Leg Hut, Nakia Holmes, is facing criminal charges unrelated to her business. Holmes was arrested by Harris County police on Wednesday and charged with hindering the arrest of an aggravated kidnapping suspect, Johnathan Saizon. According to
Attorney and politician Bakari Sellers has more words for Stephen A. Smith, after Smith dedicated a part of his “Straight Shooter” podcast this week to fire back at Sellers, who called him a “charlatan.” Sellers not only doubled down on the charlatan comment, he also said he was “disappointed” in
Less than a day after Brian McKnight toasted to a legal victory against his ex-wife, his son Brian McKnight Jr. is hitting back at his estranged father. McKnight Jr. took to his Instagram stories to call out McKnight for the celebration, as it came on the anniversary of his late
The subject behind one of 2Pac’s most iconic songs is telling his story. Author Jeff Pearlman, whose upcoming biography about the hip-hop legend is due out later this month, opened up about the story of Davonn Hodge, the real baby from Pac’s “Brenda’s Got a Baby”. In a sitdown with
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya and perennial presidential candidate whose populist campaigns challenged one-party rule, rattled authorities and gave him outsized influence on political life in the East African country, died Wednesday of a heart attack while traveling in India. He was 80. His death was confirmed by
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving