Talib Kweli links up with Jimmy Fallon and reveals that a new Madlib-produced Black Star album is currently in the final stages. Those who respect lyricists understand that Talib Kweli is one of the great ones, especially when you factor in his Black Star work with Mos Def. And though the pair only connected for a single album, 1998’s Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star, the album has endured as a classic, a fan favorite, and a testament to the pen game of both parties. Cindy Ord/Getty Images To this day, there are those holding out hope that Black Star...
Machine Gun Kelly slammed a former fan who declared that they were not going to support his music anymore if he was going to attend a George Floyd protest. Machine Gun Kelly said “sayonara” to a racist fan after they told him he’d lost their support because he was attending a protest for George Floyd. For several days now, folks have taken to the streets to protest the unjust murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. One such protester fighting for the end of police brutality and racial injustice was Machine Gun Kelly, who was seen attending the...
Three former police officers involved in the murder of George Floyd have had their bail amounts set at $1 million. Three former police officers involved in the death of George Floyd have had their bails set at $1 million. J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao were all taken into police custody following the public outrage revolving around George Floyd’s death. They were charged with abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter. A judge set bail for Kueng, Lane, and Thao at $1 million, or $750,000 under certain provisions. Those conditions include not being able to contact anybody...
Billie Eilish confessed that she’s “never felt desired” and thinks that sometimes people don’t view her as a woman because of her public persona. Billie Eilish is getting down to the nitty-gritty about her struggles with body image and self esteem, even confessing that she’s “never felt desired” in any of her past relationships. The 18-year-old Grammy winner covers the July/August issue of GQ available on Friday (June 5th), in which she opens up about feeling “trapped” in her body and public persona. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images “Here’s a bomb for you: I have never felt desired,” Billie revealed. “My past boyfriends...
Speaking on the ongoing protests, Ice Cube takes a moment to counter the all-too-common pivot of “black-on-black crime.” It’s become an indisputable fact of life that when Ice Cube speaks, it’s wise to listen. We’ve already seen Cube emerge as a voice of authority amidst times of crisis, with his entire early solo career rife with politically-charged messages and pro-Black themes. It’s no surprise that the legendary emcee has much to say considering the ongoing protests in favor of racial equality. Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images But like any great rapper, Cube has no shortage of followers and fans that, rather...
The protests in Washington, DC have taken a peculiar turn. Over the past week, people all across the United States have been protesting the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police. The demands are clear at this point. The vast majority of people want an end to police brutality and a significant defunding of police forces that don’t serve their community in non-violent ways. Republican lawmakers, including the President, have been wary of these protests and have called for increased police and military forces in their respective states. Washington, DC has seen quite a bit of action in...
Dwyane Wade revealed he and Gabrielle Union were being “watched” and “followed” while she was in the midst of negotiating with NBC about her experience on “AGT.” Gabrielle Union has officially filed a complaint against NBC Universal after they failed to negotiate with her regarding the “toxic” work culture on the set of America’s Got Talent, and Dwyane Wade has a lot to say now that he can finally speak on the matter. Gabrielle’s negative experiences during her time as a judge on AGT were initially revealed back in November of last year, and after months of attempting to work with the network on how to...
Tekashi 6ix9ine attempts to troll his rival Trippie Redd before the rapper’s ex-girlfriend Ayleks threatens to “expose” him. Trippie Redd’s ex-girlfriend Ayleks is threatening to “expose” Tekashi 6ix9ine after the rapper trolled Trippie on Instagram. What with? Nobody is quite sure yet. Tekashi 6ix9ine has lots of history with Trippie Redd. Their differences span back several years, back to when they initially worked together on the song “POLES1469.” The track earned 6ix9ine a lot of attention but the two artists seemingly grew to dislike one another shortly after its release. From that point on, Trippie Redd was one of...
George Floyd’s memorial in Minneapolis is live now, with Kevin Hart, T.I., Ludacris, Tiffany Haddish, Tyrese Gibson, and more in attendance. There will be several memorial services and public viewings held for George Floyd, the 46-year-old who was murdered by police on Memorial Day. As protests continue to take place across the country, the family of George Floyd and their legal representative, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, are in attendance as the first service begins in Minneapolis. George Floyd is in a golden casket flanked by flowers. The now-iconic mural at his arrest site is also shown on the stage....
LeBron James had to call out Laura Ingraham for her blatant hypocrisy. When LeBron James and many of his peers spoke out politically a few years ago, he was told by Fox host Laura Ingraham to “shut up and dribble.” Recently, NFL quarterback Drew Brees spoke up about peaceful protests and how he thinks kneeling during the anthem is disrespectful to the troops and the flag. As you can imagine, Ingraham showed complete hypocrisy by standing up for Brees’ right to speak and even praised what he had to say. Today, LeBron was made privy to the viral clip that showcases...