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  • Michelle Obama's Becoming is Becoming a Class Curriculum

    It’s no secret that education draws inspiration from our biggest cultural influences. From Georgetown’s “Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z” course, to Rutgers’ “Politicizing Beyoncé”, to Vassar College’s “Because Dave Chappelle Said So”, the exploits of countless public figures have found a home in higher education. And the latest to have her achievements transformed into a curriculum…

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  • Black Girl Magic Indeed: Letitia Wright is Crowned 2018's Queen of the Box Office

    Letitia Wright did the damn thing this year. Whether it was stealing scenes with her acerbic wit as Shuri in Black Panther, popping up as the evocatively named Jules Skateboarder in The Commuter, portraying the rebellious Reb in Ready Player One, or giving Thanos the business in Avengers: Infinity War, this was unquestionably a breakout…

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  • If You Don't Know the Words to Jingle Bells Don't Feel Bad, Because 21 Savage Doesn't Know Them Either

    On Christmas Eve, rapper 21 Savage and his crimson turtleneck took it upon themselves to spread a little holiday cheer on Instagram. Because nothing says Christmas like rappers belting out Christmas carols. However, the Atlanta spitter’s execution could use a little work. As it’s painfully obvious he could use a teleprompter or something to help…

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  • Trump Catches the Wrath of Twitter After Asking a 7-Year-Old Kid if They Still Believe in Santa Claus

    Before my son was born, I promised myself that I would never lie to him under any circumstances. Of course, there are things that could be better explained to him when he gets older, but outright lying to the kid? Nah, bruh. But as someone who always thought giving some imaginary white man credit for…

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  • Trump Administration Withdraws Food Stamps from Thousands of Georgia Residents

    Because the Trump Administration is hell-bent on inventing new ways to fuck with marginalized groups, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Georgia has decided to be especially cruel to food stamp recipients. As nearly 8,000 people have had their SNAP benefits rescinded between April and October—nearly a 2o-fold increase from 2017. Also of note, from October…

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  • Secret Santa Helped Lil Wayne Out with His Taxes… and It Just so Happened to Be Jay-Z

    After a protracted legal feud full of ugly revelations, countless seizures, and an attempt on his life, Lil Wayne finally severed his contract with Cash Money Records kingpin Bryan “Birdman” Williams and released Tha Carter V this summer after a 7-year wait. And keenly aware of the emotional and financial toll that this journey took…

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  • Mother of Trayvon Martin Receives Honorary Doctorate from Benedict College

    Since the tragic death of her son Trayvon Martin in 2012, Sybrina Fulton has evolved into an unwavering force against racial inequality. As such, she’s been rewarded for her commitment to social justice. According to WIS News, after delivering the commencement address at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, she was presented with an honorary…

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  • LeBron Apologizes for Reciting 'Jewish Money' Lyrics from 21 Savage Album on Instagram

    Hip-Hop has long served as a refuge for misogyny, homophobia, violence, and otherwise questionable behavior, but reciting lyrics from 21 Savage’s “ASMR” got NBA superstar LeBron James in some hot water this weekend over accusations of anti-semitism. It’s well documented how much LeBron loves him some Hip-Hop. So much so that he frequently posts clips…

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  • Guess Who's Getting a New Rihanna Album in 2019? You Are!

    In case you missed it when the sky parted, angels descended from the clouds, and confetti rained from the heavens this weekend, Rihanna was kind enough to reveal that her ninth studio album—tentatively titled Dope As Shit*—is dropping in 2019. When a fan pressed her on Instagram for the scoop on her new album, Riri…

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  • Will She or Won't She? Cardi B Clarifies Her Stance on Super Bowl Halftime Performance… Again

    SPOILER WARNING: Issa no for her, dawg. Unlike Kylie’s suitor, it has long been rumored that Cardi wants no parts of joining pop outfit Maroon 5 on stage for their upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance. And by rumored, I mean an assumption drawn from her very public critiques of all things NFL since Colin Kaepernick…

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