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'He Still Makes a Joke About It': Woman Slapped by DaBaby Doesn't Believe His Apology Was Sincere
DaBaby has officially apologized, but the woman he slapped ain’t buying it. In a video posted on TMZ, Tyronesha Laws says she doesn’t believe the 28-year-old rapper is truly sorry for his actions. TMZ adds: She says she’s embarrassed by everything that’s happened since that fateful moment, telling us it’s really “hateful.” She’s referring to…
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Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 23 Years, Silencing Cosby Defenders and Everyone Who Was Gonna Buy NBC
Harvey Weinstein, previously known as a scapegoat to rape apologists everywhere, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. Other than the sentencing duration itself, the lede here is that the one-time Hollywood heavyweight’s sentence is much longer than Bill Cosby’s. (Shout-out to The Root’s Michael Harriot for the headline assist, by the way.) As…
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Keep Austin Weird, Keep Artists Paid: How the Cancellation of SXSW Affects Black Creators
I’ve been to SXSW as a patron. I’ve been to SXSW as a member of the press. I’ve always dreamed of going to SXSW with a project. In 2019, I personally witnessed the significance of this (and every) festival’s potential impact on a black creator when I reviewed Numa Perrier’s Jezebel, which has since been…
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DaBaby Apologizes After Being Caught on Camera Slapping a Woman at an Afterparty
DaBaby is wrapped up in some more mess, unfortunately. On Saturday night, DaBaby was caught on camera slapping a woman who approached him as he went onstage at Whiskey North in Tampa, Florida. The 28-year-old rapper was appearing for his “Up Close N Personal” tour and apparently, the crowd quickly turned against him because of…
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Deon Cole Discusses 'Self-Hate' Over Some Damn Pants; Wishes Major Awards Shows Would Implement a Category for Standup
Deon Cole just wanted to wear some damn bell-bottoms, y’all. The comedian and co-star of Black-ish and Grown-ish recently found himself in a tizzy after he rolled up to the 2020 NAACP Image Awards red carpet, rocking a Gucci velvet bell-bottom suit. “You should be able to wear whatever you want, man,” Cole told The…
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Azriel Clary Is Filming a Documentary About R. Kelly, Claims He Forced Her to Eat Feces on Camera
While Robert “R.” Kelly is being buried further and further under increasing federal indictments, his former girlfriend and alleged sex slave Azriel Clary is reclaiming her narrative in her own way. Writer’s Note: Trigger Warning – the following contains very graphic details of alleged forced sexual acts. In an upcoming documentary entitled Precedence produced by…
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'Houston We Have a Problem': J. Prince Defends 1501 Label, Claims Megan Thee Stallion Is ‘Being Controlled’
It seems like everyone has something to say about the ongoing lawsuit involving Megan Thee Stallion and her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment. Of course, we’re here to report on all the parties involved. Enter Rap-A-Lot Records founder J. Prince. According to court documents obtained by Complex, the lawsuit details J. Prince’s close relationship with…
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Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty in Federal Custody for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
Nicki Minaj’s husband messed up…and this isn’t a petty crime. According to TMZ, Kenneth Petty was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Wednesday for failing to register as a sex offender. In fact, Petty had already been in trouble with the Los Angeles County D.A. for not registering as required by California state law back in…
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Director X, Known for Highlighting Dark-Skinned Beauty In His Music Videos, Debuts Short Film Celebrating the 'Diversity' of Black Love
In the late 1990s and throughout the 2000s, Director X’s stamp was all over your favorite music videos. Whether he made you whine with Sean Paul’s catalog or emote with Usher, Director X is certainly a staple within the culture. As a man who’s had a few names throughout his journey—Little X, X and now…
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1501 CEO Carl Crawford Responds to Megan Thee Stallion's Claims, Calls Her a 'Fraud' and a 'Liar'
The saga surrounding Megan Thee Stallion’s rift with her record label continues. The 25-year-old artist recently took to Instagram Live, informing her fans that she is involved in a dispute with her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, after she attempted to renegotiate her contract. According to Billboard, a judge has now granted Meg a temporary…
