B. Simone is in hot water after multiple people have come forward and exposed her for stealing different bloggers' work and plagiarizing it in her book. The Internet personality is getting dragged left and right after it was revealed that multiple sections in her self-help book, Baby Girl: Manifest the Life You Want, were copied word-for-word from content creators without any credit or compensation. The self-proclaimed entrepreneur was first called out by Boss Girl Bloggers on Twitter for plagiarizing her own work, and she came through with the receipts.
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"Would love for @TheBSimone to STOP taking small content creators’ hardwork and selling it as her own!!!" the blogger wrote, along with side-by-side photos of her own list, titled "50 Questions To Find Your Best Self," and the identical page in B. Simone's book. "Disgusting. This is not entrepreneurship. This is PLAGIARIZING." The same user followed this tweet up with some clearer photos, saying, "My content & her book she’s selling. Word for word. Gross."
Another blogger replied to the tweet with a photo from a different page in B. Simone's book, showing that it had been stolen from the Happiness Planner.
"Wow, just a look through her twitter and she has also plagerized [sic] an identical page from @happinessplannr too..." she wrote. After that, yet another Twitter user dropped some receipts of B. Simone's plagiarism, this time stealing a "Journal Prompts For Self Discovery" list from The Morning Buzz Blog.
"Went on Pinterest and found this exact page..." the user said. B. Simone's manager, Mary Seats AKA Mz. Skittlez, has responded to the controversy, although it's unclear where on Instagram her comment was made. In her response, Mz. Skittlez tried to place the blame on the company that designed the book. "Definitely a mistake you have to imagine she hired a design company," she wrote. "Check your DMs. We are in a lawsuit with the firm.”
B. Simone was already getting lit up last week after she said she could never date a man with a 9-5 job because she needed someone with a similar lifestyle to hers. She later clarified that she does not look down on people who work regular hours, but that she would prefer to date an entrepreneur like herself.
Vanessa Bryant Offers Sneak Peek At Kobe’s Posthumous Book
Kobe Bryant’s foray into the literary world continues to reach new heights.
Kobe Bryant was a man of many talents and up until his death, he was working on a multitude of different projects that fans were very excited about. Of course, Bryant was able to win himself an Oscar and was also helping to write children’s books that contextualized sports in a way that everyone could understand.
Recently, Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram where she previewed Kobe’s first posthumous book which will be called “Geese Are Never Swans.” The story is about a swimmer and will talk about themes such as perseverance and tenacity. As you can see in the post below, Vanessa is very excited for this one to come out.
“Introducing Geese Are Never Swans, one of my favorite novels created by my husband @kobebryant,” Vanessa wrote. “Readers will meet his newest character Gus Bennett, an aspiring Olympic swimmer facing tough issues that he must overcome in order to win in the pool. This story perfectly highlights the healing nature that lies within sports.”
If you’re interested in buying the book, it will be available as of July 21st and will certainly be a story that helps those who need an extra push to accomplish their goals.
It’s clear that Kobe’s legacy extends well beyond the basketball court.
50 Cent Explains How He Stays Sober While Promoting His Champagne Brand
50 Cent revealed his strategy for remaining completely sober while still promoting his champagne brand, Le Chemin Du Roi, in his new book.
50 Cent may not be a big drinker, but he’s not going to let that create bad optics for his liquor businesses. If you follow Fif on Instagram, you’re definitely familiar with his multiple liquor brands, including Branson Cognac and Le Chemin Du Roi champagne. Fif is so dedicated to promoting these beverages, he adds a hashtag for each brand on every single one of his Instagram posts. Although the rap mogul may be passionate about selling alcohol, he’s not so fond of drinking it. In his new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter, Fif explains how he prefers not to drink in order to keep a clear, but still manages to use his star power to promote his brand of bubbly in the club. His solution: ginger ale.
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“First I’ll pour drinks from a bottle of Champagne for everyone who is in VIP with me,” he explains in the book. “When the bottle is empty, I’ll give it to one of my guys and have him quietly refill it with ginger ale. For the rest of the night I’ll have that bottle in my hand. I’ll take swigs every now and then just to keep the vibe right, but I’m not drinking anything but Canada Dry.”
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His sobriety-by-choice also includes weed, which presented a dilemma when Snoop Dogg offered him a joint during his Tycoon Pool Party last summer. “Everyone around us started cheering for me to hit it,” he recalled. “Not wanting to kill the mood, I took a big hit…and then just let the smoke swirl around in my mouth before I blew it back out. That’s as far as it went. Bill Clinton has probably inhaled more weed smoke than me.” For more strategies on how to stay sober while keeping up appearances, grab a copy of Hustler Harder, Hustle Smarter, available April 28th.
Floyd Mayweather’s Abuse Detailed In Josie Harris Book Prior To Death
Josie Harris was reportedly in the midst of writing a tell-all book about Floyd Mayweather prior to her death.
Floyd Mayweather has been mourning the tragic passing of his ex-girlfriend and mother of his children, Josie Harris. Harris was found dead in her car recently and many are wondering what exactly happened. The boxer has taken to his Instagram where he shared photos of his time with Harris. Meanwhile, it appears as though the boxer will be canceling the fights he had planned this year especially since he is also mourning his uncle.
Mayweather’s relationship with Harris was quite complicated and there were various domestic violence incidents. In fact, Mayweather spent time in jail for attacking Harris. According to The Sun, Harris was working on a tell-all book that documented some of Mayweather’s attacks. Below, you can find a snippet from the book.
Per The Sun:
“Before I could say anything Floyd again tightened his grip on my hair and beat the back of my head…”
“He was determined to teach me a lesson. I could see it in his eyes. But, I knew I couldn’t lay down, so I fought back.”
Josie describes how she tried to fight back – but stood no chance against the strength of the legendary boxer – and screamed for help as he continued to punch her.
“I knew the power that Floyd Mayweather had in those hands and I was afraid now,” she wrote.
“‘Motha f*ckin’ b***h, I want you outta’ my house…! Givin’ my money to C.J..’ he spat out in disgust.
Mayweather has yet to comment on the excerpt so stay tuned as we will be sure to bring you the latest.
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"Rise of Skywalker" Novelization Reportedly Answers How Palpatine Was Revived
We knew answers were coming.
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker left many questions unanswered and wasn’t a satisfying ending to many fans of the saga. Although it crushed the box office, the finale was polarizing. No matter whether you loved the movie or you hated it, one thing bothered everyone: How did Emperor Palpatine come back from the dead? The villain died in Return Of The Jedi, and was resurrected for Rise for no apparent reason. He was not foreshadowed, so his second coming was unexpected. Although Rise runs for over two hours, fans didn’t get an answer to HOW the villain came back. Now, ScreenRant is reporting that fans will get that answer.
The site reports that the novelization of the film will contain the answers. The novel was revealed at the C2E2 convention in Chicago this weekend, and goes further into detail explaining a scene on Exegol. The moment comes early in the movie, when Kylo Ren arrives on Exegol and finds Palpatine. A passage from the novel was included in the report:
“All the ls were empty of liquid save one, which was nearly depleted. Kylo peered closer. He’d seen this apparatus before, too, when he’d studied the Clone Wars as a boy. The liquid flowing into the living nightmare before him was fighting a losing battle to sustain the Emperor’s putrid flesh.
“What could you give me?” Kylo asked. Emperor Palpatine lived, after a fashion, and Kylo could feel in his very bones that this clone body sheltered the Emperor’s actual spirit. It was an imperfect vessel, though, unable to contain his immense power. It couldn’t last much longer.”
Now that it appears cloning was behind the resurrection, does it make the film any better?
LeBron James Reveals The Name Of His First Ever Children’s Book
LeBron James is about to be a children's author.
LeBron James is a multitalented human being who can pretty well do anything he sets his mind to. Recently, LeBron James started the "I Promise" network of schools which helps bring better education to those who might not have the proper access. His "I Promise" school in Akron, Ohio has been a godsend for families throughout the city and now, he's looking to bring the "I Promise" philosophy to new avenues.
That's right, LeBron is now writing his very own children's book. As you can imagine, the book is going to be called "I Promise" and will give parents an opportunity to read a positive story alongside their kids.
“Books have the ability to teach, inspire, and bring people together,” James said USA Today. “That’s why these books, and the opportunity to get children and parents reading together, mean so much to me. Most importantly, we wanted to make sure these stories are ones that every single kid can see themselves in. ‘I PROMISE’ is powerful in that way, and I can’t wait for people to read it.”
It appears as though the book will be released closer to August so be sure to be on the lookout for that. This venture is yet another example of how LeBron is much more than an athlete.
Kendrick Lamar Biography "The Butterfly Effect" Gets Release Date
The impact of Kendrick Lamar merits further exploration.
Anybody familiar with the musical work of Compton's own Kendrick Lamar understands his significance. Few artists in music deal with themes as effectively, exploring sociopolitical concepts and wide-ranging cultural analysis through lyricism. His work on 2017's DAMN. was impactful enough to land him a Pulitzer Prize, making him the first rapper to ever take home the prestigious honor. For many, To Pimp A Butterfly stands among the most important albums of our era, the subject of countless editorials and analyses. It's no wonder that music journalist Marcus J. Moore has chosen to make Kendrick Lamar the subject of his first book, The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America.
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Announcing the book on Twitter, Moore confirmed that it will be hitting retailers on October 13th. A synopsis on Simon & Schuster reveals as follows: "This first cultural biography of rap superstar and “master of storytelling” (The New Yorker) Kendrick Lamar explores his meteoric rise to fame and his profound impact on a racially fraught Americ."
Though it's unclear as to whether the book will feature reflections from Kendrick himself, it stands to reason that The Butterfly Effect will be a powerful and thought-provoking read for his fanbase. If you're interested, Pre-Orders can be arranged right here.
Rihanna Acknowledges Her Admirer, Lil Uzi Vert, With Signed Copy Of Her Book
So happy for Uzi!
I know we're all in love with Rihanna, but Lil Uzi Vert is REALLY in love with Rihanna. We started discovering the depth of his admiration for her back in November, when Uzi got candid on Twitter leading up to the release of his latest single, "Futsal Shuffle 2020". A fan asked the Philly rapper for an update on him and RiRi, likely wondering whether Uzi had shot his shot yet. He replied that he's still waiting on the day that The Bad Gal finally realizes that he is "THE ONE" and that, until then, he "don't wanna hear about her she 2 perfect." In an iconic moment in both Twitter and HNHH history, Uzi then responded to one of our tweets lamenting that the chance of this dream coming true are slim, since Rihanna would never even look in his direction.
In a beautiful turn of events, Uzi was just proven wrong. The queen herself has acknowledged her admirer by sending him a signed copy of her recently-released 500-page visual autobiography. "To my n**** Uzi," Rihanna wrote on the first page, signing off with a heart next to her name. The book, if you haven't seen it in person, is absolutely massive - almost the same size as Uzi himself. You could imagine him sleeping with it laying beside him and him occasionally flipping it open to long for the day that Ri realizes they are destined to be.
This photo of his gift is now one of two posts on Uzi's IG - the other being a fit pic that he must have thought was too fire to delete. This purging of his page suggests that we're coming close to the release of his highly-anticipated album, Eternal Atake.
Lil Yachty Goes Into Full Promo Mode For Momma Boat’s Book "Raising A Rapper"
Lil Yachty isn’t the only one in his family securing the bag.
In recent months, Lil Yachty has found himself in the midst of some sticky situations and voicing his opinion on the issues the culture has collectively discussed as a family. At the tender age of just 22-years-old, he’s been able to accomplish some major feats some people could only fathom. But now, it looks like the “For Nothing” rapper isn’t the only one achieving major milestones within his immediate family. Lil Boat’s mother, Venita McCollum, now holds the title of accomplished author alongside her titles as a marathon runner, businesswoman, and proud mother.
Earlier today (Jan. 28), Momma Boat revealed the release of her first-ever published work, Raising A Rapper, now available on Amazon. The book distributed by Osborn Publishing is a comprehensive guide to the ins-and-outs of the music industry filled with inspirational information for those who have a child wishing to enter the realm of hip-hop entertainment.
Lil Yachty took to his personal Instagram page to help promote his mother’s introduction to the world of publishing, posting a picture of the book with a caption reading:
“Hiya kids, link is live in my bio go and buy my moms book learn about my life a little from her perspective. I encourage any mother raising an inspiring rapper to read this book as for it could possible shed some incite on how my mother dealt with everything. So proud of u mother @venitamccollum Link is in my bioooooo.”
With Lil Yachty gearing up for the release of his upcoming studio album, Lil Boat 3, and coming off the success of his onscreen debut in How High 2 (2019), 2020 could an extremely lucrative year for the Atlanta-based rapper. Check out Lil Yachty’s post celebrating the release of his mother’s book, Raising A Rapper, below and cop the book, here Amazon.
Lil Yachty Goes Into Full Mode For Momma Boat’s Book "Raising A Rapper"
Lil Yachty isn’t the only one in his family securing the bag.
In recent months, Lil Yachty has found himself in the midst of some sticky situations and voicing his opinion on the issues the culture has collectively discussed as a family. At the tender age of just 22-years-old, he’s been able to accomplish some major feats some people could only fathom. But now, it looks like the “For Nothing” rapper isn’t the only one achieving major milestones within his immediate family. Lil Boat’s mother, Venita McCollum, now holds the title of accomplished author alongside her titles as a marathon runner, businesswoman, and proud mother.
Earlier today (Jan. 28), Momma Boat revealed the release of her first-ever published work, Raising A Rapper, now available on Amazon. The book distributed by Osborn Publishing is a comprehensive guide to the ins-and-outs of the music industry filled with inspirational information for those who have a child wishing to enter the realm of hip-hop entertainment.
Lil Yachty took to his personal Instagram page to help promote his mother’s introduction to the world of publishing, posting a picture of the book with a caption reading:
“Hiya kids, link is live in my bio go and buy my moms book learn about my life a little from her perspective. I encourage any mother raising an inspiring rapper to read this book as for it could possible shed some incite on how my mother dealt with everything. So proud of u mother @venitamccollum Link is in my bioooooo.”
With Lil Yachty gearing up for the release of his upcoming studio album, Lil Boat 3, and coming off the success of his onscreen debut in How High 2 (2019), 2020 could an extremely lucrative year for the Atlanta-based rapper. Check out Lil Yachty’s post celebrating the release of his mother’s book, Raising A Rapper, below and cop the book, here Amazon.
