Nicki Minaj criticized rapper targeting 6ix9ine for snitching by saying all rappers have mingled with people who have sketchy pasts. As promised, Nicki Minaj and 6ix9ine joined one another on Instagram Live as both fans and critics tuned in for the show. Over the last few days, Nicki has been the target of naysayers after it was revealed that she decided to collaborate on “Trollz” with the federal informant rapper, but although there has been a call for no one to work with 6ix9ine, his numbers are steadily increasing. During their chat, Nicki spoke about 6ix9ine’s snitching controversy and...
6ix9ine hopped on Instagram Live and didn’t hold anything back when he accused Meek Mill of hanging with rats and told the rapper that they only reason he’s famous is because of Nicki Minaj. The beef between former couple Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill hit a boiling point as the exes, along with Nicki’s husband Kenneth Petty, exchanged words at a Los Angeles jewelry store earlier this year. They seem to have avoided one another since then, but 6ix9ine decided to egg things on while on Instagram Live on Friday (June 12). 6ix9ine recently dropped his Nicki Minaj-assisted single “Trollz,”...
Terrence J was dragged through the mud after his Live with Marlon Wayans went viral, but boh men now say it was just a jooke. Things took a turn over on Instagram earlier today (June 11) after Marlon Wayans and Terrence J joined each other on Live. “Listen, let me just school you on something, young man,” Terrence said to Marlon in the clip “This ain’t all about your family, okay? Your family can’t bail you out of this one, alright. There’s other people in the world that are not Wayans’ people.” Marlon Wayans went on to defend his famous Wayans...
Over a 10 percent discount. Allie’s Donuts, a donut shop located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is now being fully operated and staffed full-time by owner Matt Drescher after employees began to receive threats following the store’s announcement that they would no longer offer discounts to police officers. Drescher shared the news in an Instagram video, where he explained he is now the only one working in the store due to concerns for employee safety. He also explained the abusive comments online came after Drescher made it clear he and his business are against police brutality and systemic racism...
Merriam-Webster amended its definition of racism after a recent college graduate repeatedly contacted them about including systematic racism. It’s not an easy feat for the definition of words to be amended by Merriam-Webster, but Drake University graduate Kennedy Mitchum was able to do just that. According to reports, 22-year-old Kennedy repeatedly contacted representatives and staff members working for Merriam-Webster in an effort to have them not change the definition of the word “racism,” but to add to its meaning. “I kept having to tell them that definition is not representative of what is actually happening in the world. The way that...
Future was celebrating his latest batch of RIAA certifications and dropped off a lengthy message that caught the attention of Tekashi 6ix9ine. As we inch closer to the release of Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj‘s “Trollz” collaboration, the rainbow-haired rapper continues to poke fun at his fellow artists. On Thursday (June 11), Future wanted to share his latest slew of accomplishments with his millions of social media followers. The rapper posted an image that showed a number of his songs earning new RIAA certifications, including his The Weeknd-assisted single “Low Life” as well as “Mask Off” going 7x Platinum....
Grammy-winning country group Lady Antebellum will now be referred to as Lady A as they apologize for not taking the “Antebellum South” reference into consideration when naming themselves. The country music scene found itself at the center of controversial news today as Grammy Award-winning trio Lady Antebellum announced they would be changing their name. The music group began in Nashville, Tennessee, and has enjoyed being a fan favorite in the country music crowd, but amid the recent protests incited by the police-involved death of George Floyd, Lady Antebellum has decided to now go by “Lady A.” Jason Kempin / Staff...
Breonna Taylor was murdered in her bed by Louisville police, and while people await justice, “Breonna’s Law” was passed in Kentucky. As activists are continuing to call for justice in the death of Breonna Taylor, Lousiville, Kentucky lawmakers have unanimously passed “Breonna’s Law.” Back in March, Breonna Taylor was asleep at home with her boyfriend Kenneth Walker. Plainclothes police officers driving unmarked vehicles descended on her home to issue a “no-knock” search warrant in connection to a suspect they already had in custody. According to reports, because Breonna, an EMT, knew the suspect, authorities somehow concluded that she was...
After facing online criticism, Walmart will no longer hold black beauty products in locked cases. In response to growing online pressure, Walmart has announced that it will no longer keep Black beauty products in locked display cases. The policy, intended by the corporation to prevent shoplifting, was previously implemented in 4700 stores. “We have made the decision to discontinue placing multicultural hair care and beauty products in locked cases,” the company said Wednesday in an emailed statement and tweet. Although the policy has been standard practice for a while, it recently became the focus of social media criticism from people...
Bubba Wallace sported a Black Lives Matter paint scheme on the same day NASCAR banned the Confederate flag. NASCAR has always been one of those sports with a cloud of stereotypes hanging over it. Of course, the sport was born in the south which doesn’t have the best record on race relations. As a result, there have been very few black drivers despite NASCAR’s best efforts to change that. In an attempt to distance themselves from negative stereotypes, NASCAR has implemented diversity programs that have led to more black employees and even some African-American drivers climbing up their ranks....