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Boosie Badazz Turned Down $250K To Perform At LGBTQ Event

Hip-hop recording artist Boosie Badazz says he has a moral code that he strictly adheres to and no amount of money will change that. In a recent interview, the rapper said he turned down a quarter million dollars because it was an LGBTQ event. During an appearance on The Danza

Zeta Phi Beta Advocates For Black Maternal Health Act On Capitol Hill

Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. are putting Black maternal health at the forefront of their activism. On Sept. 20, women organized an event on Capitol Hill to advocate for the passing of the “Momnibus Act,”  championing the cause. The “Momnibus Act” seeks to remedy the disparities in maternal

Ja Morant Surprises Memphis Children With Ja 1 Nikes

Suspended Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant surprised a group of children a Nike-sponsored event in the city. Morant showed up at what looked to be a basketball clinic for children, who looked thrilled to see the high-flying guard. “Believe in yourself,” Morant said in a video posted by Nike. “You

Nelson And Winnie Mandela’s Daughter Zoleka Succumbs To Cancer At Age 43

Nelson and Winnie Mandela’s granddaughter, Zoleka Mandela, passed away from cancer at the age of 43. She succumbed to the illness on Sept. 25 after being admitted to the hospital on Sept. 18. According to an Instagram post, the activist was battling aggressive bouts of metastatic cancer in the hip, liver,

Jermaine Dupri Says He Created ‘Make It Rain’

Legendary music producer, Jermaine Dupri says he coined the term “make it rain” in 1998 with his smash hit single with Jay-Z, “Money Ain’t a Thing.” In the world of hip-hop, the term has been around for years, particularly in strip clubs. Making it rain involves patrons throwing cash in

Memphis Popeyes Location Closed After Video Shows Roaches In The Kitchen

A Memphis, Tennessee, Popeyes restaurant was recently shut down after a video posted to TikTok by former employee Tykeia Ransom went viral. In the video, roaches are seen scurrying across surfaces that come into contact with food and several other kitchen areas. According to WREG, the manager of the Popeyes