Ari Shaffir said that Kobe Bryant “died 23 years too late.” This is the kind of thing you should really just keep to yourself. If you feel the need to celebrate somebody else’s death, you’re likely pretty screwed up and, in Ari Shaffir’s case, he’s receiving the backlash he rightfully deserves. Over the weekend, Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were named among the fatalities in a Calabasas helicopter crash. The entire world — not just the basketball community — has been mourning his tremendous loss, remembering all the incredible feats he achieved and sending love to Vanessa...
Mariah always wins. Mariah Carey is the queen of many things, one of them being social media. Therefore, she had to participate in the latest viral trend – “The Dolly Parton Challenge.” The challenge entails posting four photos of yourself that capture the varying online personas you project on social networking platforms. Carey (or her marketing team) realized that her romantic relationships over the years could be spun into a funny collage for this occasion. A photo of Carey with her former husband, Tommy Mottola, was chosen for the LinkedIn box. Considering Mottola is a big-shot music executive, he could be seen as...
Renzel is still Yung at heart. Today is clearly monumental for hip-hop culture. Both J. Cole and Rick Ross were born, turning thirty-five and forty-four respectively, a sad reminder that the pair have yet to trade verses on a proper duet. At least there’s always “Fitted Cap.” Either way, the celebrations and love have been steadily pouring in from artists and fans alike, and Rick Ross took to Instagram to count his blessings for another successful year. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images “God is Great,” he writes, alongside a luxurious slideshow. “I’m so thankful to see another year. I’m so grateful for my beautiful family!! Every...
Tekashi 6ix9ine got some bad news today. A judge rejected his motion to serve out the rest of his sentence at home because he was facing a threat from the Bloods while locked up. This evening, 6ix9ine's girlfriend Jade jumped on Instagram to explain why 6ix9ine had to snitch, criticize the unfairness of his sentence and brag that the Internet hasn't been the same since he left. View this post on Instagram They kidnapped you , they had sex with the mother of your child , they get caught on the phone trying to kill...
Nike says all of their Kobe-related products have sold out. In the aftermath of Kobe Bryant’s death, some immoral sneaker resellers have attempted to cash in by raising the prices on their Nike Kobe sneakers. In some instances, Kobe’s beloved kicks were being listed for more than 4x the amount that they typically resell for. With that in mind, fans flocked to Nike.com to attempt to get their hands on any Kobe merch they could. Unfortunately, a “Kobe” search on Nike.com’s website redirected visitors to their Kobe memorial page, which led to rumors that Nike had decided to pull all...
Meek Mill will always be MMG. Meek Mill may have officially outgrown his mentorship with Rick Ross but he will never lose his love, appreciation and respect for the Maybach Music Group boss. The Miami legend is celebrating his birthday today, turning 44-years-old and being blessed to live another day after experiencing some scary health issues in the last couple of years. “I’m so thankful to see another year,” wrote Ross in his proper b-day address. Having worked under the mogul for years, Meek Mill knows the legend of Rick Ross inside and out. He’s likely one of the artists...
His lawyer says he’s working on a new project and reading a lot. It’s looking like Kodak Black is in a much better head space than where he was at a couple weeks ago. If you missed it, the Florida rapper made headlines earlier this month when he said he thought he might die at prison following the “cruel & unethical” treatment he was receiving from the guards. He claimed to have been drugged, beaten and denied food and medical attention among other basic needs, and expressed his fear that he would end up dead if these circumstances continued. Well...
“Happy Birthday to the GOAT” is a top trend on Twitter right now. When it’s all said and done in J. Cole’s illustrious career, he has a chance to be considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. He’s certainly in the conversation right now but, considering the feats that people like Jay-Z, Nas, and others have accomplished, he still has some room to become an even more powerful star. With a possible album in the works for a release later this year, The Fall Off may cement the North Carolina native’s legacy as a world-class spitter. His fans will throw...
“I’m looking at all the tapes. I’m sick right now.” NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal recently opened up about the tragic loss of his brother and lifelong friend, Kobe Bryant, revealing that he hasn’t slept or eaten since the news broke on Sunday. During the most recent episode of The Big Podcast With Shaq, O’Neal reiterated that he is absolutely sick right now. “I’m not doing well. I’m sick,” said O’Neal, who lost his sister Ayesha Harrison-Jex from cancer in October. “I’m just getting over the death of my sister … I haven’t eaten. I haven’t slept. I’m looking at all...
However, the commercial is still set to air during the Superbowl. Last week, Mr. Peanut became a trending topic as Planters started promoting ads on social media apps that announced the death of its 104-year-old mascot. The marketing campaign was intended as a lead-up to the Kraft-owned snack company’s Superbowl commercial, starring Wesley Snipes and Matt Walsh. While the 30-second clip of Mr. Peanut and the actors experiencing a car accident is still set to air during this Sunday’s event, Planters has decided to dial back the ads of Mr. Peanut’s demise in light of the passing of Kobe Bryant. ...