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Gayle King Goes Off On CBS For Posting Disrespectful Kobe Bryant Clip
King says the clip was taken out of context. Gayle King found herself in a huge controversy yesterday after she interviewed Lisa Leslie about the legacy of Kobe Bryant. At one point in the interview, King asked Leslie about Kobe’s rape allegations and whether or not it affects his legacy. Leslie seemed to be surprised by the question and immediately brushed it off. King continued to press Leslie on the subject but eventually, the former WNBA player was able to put a stop to the questions by saying the Kobe she knew would never have done such a thing....
Kevin Durant, Steph Curry Hug It Out After Nets Spank Warriors In Brooklyn
KD & Steph were all smiles during reunion at Barclays Center. There were several reunions in Brooklyn on Wednesday night, as the Golden State Warriors made their lone trip to the Barclays Center this season. Not only was it D’Angelo Russell’s first game in BK against his former team, it also brought together injured superstars Kevin Durant and Steph Curry. Despite the way some NBA fans have tried to conjure up a beef between KD and Curry, both have maintained that there is no ill will or lingering bitterness stemming from Durant’s free agency decision. As seen in the footage captured during the...
Future Will Pay Legal Fees For Teen Son’s Criminal Case: Report
The teen’s mother has asked for everyone to “please respect our privacy.” As Future battles it out in court with two women who claim the rapper is the father to their young children, the “Life is Good” artist has other legal woes to worry about. We recently reported on the news that Future’s eldest son Jakobi Wilburn was arrested last month after he was found to be in possession of a firearm with the serial numbers scratched off. It’s said that the 17-year-old faces charges of criminal gang activity, criminal trespass, and the altered ID of a gun. Roy Rochlin / Stringer...
Nicki Minaj’s Lyric About Rosa Parks Is "Heart Breaking" Says Leader’s Nephew: Report
TMZ continues the Rosa Parks drama with Nicki Minaj. Just because she claimed that TMZ‘s initial report about her Rosa Parks lyric wasn’t true doesn’t mean the outlet was finished talking about it. Following the social media backlash over Nicki’s “All you b*tches Rosa Parks, uh-oh, get your ass up” lyric from the snippet of her unreleased track “Yikes,” TMZ wrote that Nicki was aware of how upset people were. They reported that they spoke with sources close to Nicki who stated the rapper never intended for the lyric to be disrespectful, especially on Parks’ birthday (February 4). Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff...
Vanessa Bryant Shares Gianna’s Jersey Retirement Ceremony: "God I Miss You"
The teen’s middle school paid tribute to their basketball star. It was a day of grief and celebration on Wednesday (February 5) as loved ones of Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant gathered together at her jersey retirement ceremony. The 13-year-old lost her life alongside her NBA icon father Kobe Bryant and seven of their friends on Sunday, January 26. Students at Harbor Day Middle School gathered together inside of the gymnasium for the ceremony that included balloons, flowers, and memories of the beloved teenager. Theo Wargo / Staff / Getty Images Grieving mother Vanessa Bryant shared the event on her Instagram...
Nicki Minaj Blasts TMZ’s Report About Rose Park Lyric: "Never Said This"
The outlet stated that she was aware of the backlash. There may have been a bit of controversy on Tuesday (February 4) over Nicki Minaj‘s lyric about Rosa Parks, but according to the rapper, she had no idea people were upset. The rapper took to her Instagram to share a snippet of her song “Yikes” that included a bit about the later Civil Rights Movement icon and as far as she was concerned, her fans were excited. Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff / Getty Images “All you b*tches Rosa Parks, uh-oh, get your ass up,” Nicki rapped in her preview that...
Erick Sermon Says He Deserves Credit For Helping to Put Atlanta On The Hip Hop Map
Apparently he was the King of ATL back in the day. Many people say that Atlanta has taken the crown from New York as the home of hip hop. There is a multitude of today’s leading artists who call the southern city home. When people think about rappers who helped put Atlanta on the map, there are plenty of Georgia natives who come to mind, but EPMD icon Erick Sermon claims that he’s responsible for making Atlanta the hip hop hub it is today. Christopher Polk / Staff / Getty Images “David Banner said, too, ‘Erick, do not let somebody else talk about...
Wendy Williams Lacks Sympathy For Justin Bieber’s Drug Issues: "I Don’t Care"
She said he “tore up” her green room. As someone who has a past involving drug and alcohol addiction, one would think Wendy Williams would have a bit more compassion for Justin Bieber. The singer revealed in the most recent episode of his Seasons documentary that he struggled with substance abuse. “There was a time when I was sipping lean, popping pills, doing Molly, shrooms, everything,” he said. “My security would come into my room at night to check my pulse. People don’t know how serious it got. It was legit crazy, scary. I was waking up in the morning and...
Lil Wayne Performs "Dreams" On "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"
Weezy, baby. It’s Funeral season, so expect to see much more of Lil Wayne in the days to come. The rap icon released his 13th album last Friday (January 31), and since then, the Weezy takeover has been non-stop. The Funeral reviews have been positive thus far as outlets have stated that the project showcases the many faces of Lil Wayne throughout his career. Daniel Boczarski / Stringer / Getty Images On Wednesday (February 5), Wayne took to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon stage for a live performance of his Funeral track “Dreams.” With The Roots backing him up, Weezy took center stage in...Recent Posts
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