Aside From Diddy, Other Black Powerful Men Pushing Against Rumors and Accusations Lately

Aside from Diddy, Dr. Dre, Russell Simmons and other Powerful men have recently been the focus of rumors and accusations

We Need To Discuss That Russell Simmons And Usher Photo

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On Sunday, Russell Simmons posted a video to his Instagram page of Usher paying him a visit in Bali. The Def Jam co-founder has been accused of sexual misconduct and rape by at least a dozen women over the past five years; for the singer to associate himself with the mogul and have it documented on social media is disappointing to say the least. — Candace McDuffie

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Could the New Pope Be Black?

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Why Is Dr. Dre Getting Another Award When We All Know About His Dark Past?

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Andre “Dr. Dre” Young is one of the most polarizing figures in the entertainment industry. There’s no denying his impact on the evolution of the music business. But despite the length and influence of his career as a rapper/producer, all of these accomplishments are overshadowed by his history of violence against women. With the Compton, Calif. native set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, we’re once again wondering if the art can be separated from the person. — Stephanie Holland

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What Happens to Famous Black Men Following Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Allegations?

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The Jonathan Majors saga that has (kinda) gripped the nation for almost a year is stretching out longer than expected: His domestic violence sentencing was pushed to April 8 from Feb. 6 as his lawyers continue to work to get the guilty verdict overturned. — Dustin J. Seibert

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Trey Songz Sued for Sexual Assault… Again

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Warning: This article contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers. — Noah A. McGee

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