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Lil Wayne Explains George Floyd Comments, Says It Comes From How He Was Raised

Lil Wayne shared that he respects people’s efforts to seek justice and his comments were “misinterpreted.” At the launch of the George Floyd protests last week, Lil Wayne gave his opinion about people becoming vocal about police brutality. “We have to stop viewing it with such a broad view, meaning we have to stop placing the blame on the whole force and the whole everybody or a certain race or everybody with a badge.” Lil Wayne added at the time, “We have to actually get into who that person is. And if we want to place the blame on anybody,...
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Terry Crews Apologizes To Gabrielle Union Again: "I Am Privileged As A Man"

Terry Crews first apologized to Gabrielle Union back in February over comments he made about how he handled her gripe with “America’s Got Talent,” and now he’s returned. Earlier this year, Terry Crews kicked up some dust following his comments about America’s Got Talent. The popular competition series has been at war with former judge Gabrielle Union after she alleges she was fired for reporting instances of unhealthy workplace conditions, racism, and misogyny. She recently filed a formal complaint against NBC and AGT producers, and although Terry Crews apologized to Gabrielle Union back in February, he’s addressing her once again. John...
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David Oyelowo Says "Selma" Was Blackballed Over "I Can’t Breathe" Shirts

David Oyelowo starred in “Selma” as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and he recently shared that after the cast wore “I Can’t Breathe” shirts to the film’s premiere, upset Academy members pledged not to vote for the movie. It was a powerful film that dramatized one of the Civil Rights Movement’s most poignant moments in history, but Selma was reportedly blackballed by the Academy Awards. Selma would go on to earn Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Song, with Common and John Legend winning for the latter. However, as well-received as the movie was, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and...
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India Arie Responds To Rumors She’s Been Dating Chris Tucker For 13 Years

India Arie and Chris Tucker were trending recently after rumors spread that the two have been together for over a decade. Fans are always concerned about who their favorite celebrities are dating. While we usually hear more about this current generation of entertainers who are new to the game, social media recently pulled a couple of veterans to the forefront. Twitter lit up on Thursday (June 4) after rumors began to circulate that comedic actor Chris Tucker and singer India Arie have been in a secret relationship for 13 years. People were surprised that anyone could keep a relationship under the radar...
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Jordan Brand Commits $100 Million To The Black Community

Michael Jordan is making a massive commitment for the future. In the past, Michael Jordan has been criticized for not using his platform to speak up against political injustice. Well, you can’t say that anymore as recently, he came out with a statement condemning what happened to George Floyd. Jordan noted that he was upset with what he saw and that he hopes we can achieve racial equality in this country. Today, Jordan came through with an unprecedented pledge as he released a statement saying Jordan Brand would commit $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations in...
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Emily Ratajkowski’s Husband Apologizes For "Casually" Using N-Word

Emily Ratajkowski’s husband, “Uncut Gems” producer Sebastian Bear-McClard, was accused by a BET style director of repeatedly dropping the n-word. As more celebrities step forward with vocal support of the Black Lives Matter movement, some non-black allies are finding themselves entangled in controversy. Famed model and actress Emily Ratajkowski has been quite vocal about her support of BLM in recent days, and she wrote on Instagram that with everything going on, she felt “so useless.” BET’s style director Danielle Prescod gave her a bit of advice and it had to do with Emily Ratajkowski’s husband, Sebastian Bear-McClard. Dia Dipasupil / Staff /...
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LeBron James & Uninterrupted Release Powerful Political Ad

LeBron James is using his platform for justice in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. George Floyd’s murder at the hands of the police has created a brand new movement in this country. It is a movement that is more organized, more united, and more motivated than ever. The goal is to eradicate police brutality while also advocating for social equality and equity amongst all races of people. Numerous athletes and celebrities have offered money to these causes and have also used their voices to propel real change. As you can imagine, LeBron James has been one of the most prominent...
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6ix9ine Calls Meek Mill "Wanna Be MLK" And Praises Kanye West

Tekashi 6ix9ine won’t let some feuds go, especially when it comes to Meek Mill. With all of the social unrest going on in the United States right now, some of hip-hop’s most prominent voices are speaking out. For instance, Kanye West joined protesters in Chicago while Meek Mill wrote a brand new song called “Otherside of America.” Both of these particular artists are trying to do right by their communities and while they may be going about it in different ways, there is no denying that they are both equally impactful. Well, Tekashi 6ix9ine doesn’t seem to see it that way...
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Roger Goodell Indirectly Admits NFL Messed Up With Colin Kaepernick

Roger Goodell and the NFL released a statement today saying they stand by their players’ right to protest. Following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, cities in all 50 states saw their very own protests against police brutality and racial injustice. People are sick and tired of seeing videos of black people being killed by the cops and real change is being advocated for. Numerous athletes have stood up for what they believe in and we’ve actually seen some athletes put their lives on the line at these demonstrations. Now, the NFL, and more...
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Blac Chyna Accuses Kardashians Of Racism, Family Responds Through Lawyer

Blac Chyna alleges that the Kardashian family conspired to get her reality show with Rob Kardashian, “Rob & Chyna,” canceled. She was one *thisclose* to becoming a member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, but after Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian broke off their brief engagement, things turned sour. Blac Chyna has been in and out of court as she’s battled Rob Kardashian regarding custody of their daughter Dream as well as child support payments. Now, Chyna has updated a lawsuit she has against NBCUniversal and the Kardashian family with accusations that they have a racist agenda. Greg Doherty / Stringer /...
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