Inside Kanye West’s $35 Million Beverly Hills Mansion, Donald Trump Appoints Herschel Walker As Ambassador To Bahamas And Sets Black Twitter Ablaze, Trinity Rodman Exposes Dad Dennis Rodman, Why Black People Aren’t Worried About Drones And More Culture Stories

Our most memorable culture stories from the last seven days.

A Look Inside Kanye West’s New $35 Million Beverly Hills Mansion

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Back in October, we told you that the rapper formerly known as Kanye West purchased a fabulous new home in the exclusive Beverly Park North neighborhood. The 11-bedroom, 18-bath estate, located in a gated community that stars like Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, and Justin Bieber have called home, set the “Jesus Walks” artist back $35 million, according to TMZ. – Angela Johnson Read More

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Real Photos of Slaves Released After 15-Year Legal Battle with Harvard

Everyone Has A Say on Why Experts Claim Black Women, White Men Make The Perfect Couple

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 08: Mellody Hobson and George Lucas attend the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on December 08, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) Photo: Getty Images Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

You may have noticed a trend on social media of Black women who look happy as hell in love with white men – even if they had to give them a glow up after they got together. Who could forget the viral “Black Wife Effect” videos that had everyone talking just a few months ago? – Angela Johnson Read More

Donald Trump Named Herschel Walker Ambassador To Bahamas, Setting Black Twitter on Fire

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On Tuesday (Dec. 17), President-elect Donald Trump once again shocked the country with another one of his appointments. He officially named former NFL star Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. Walker ran for a Georgia Senate seat in 2022 and lost to Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock. – Candace McDuffie Read More

‘He’s Not a Dad’: Sadly, Trinity Rodman Doesn’t Have Good Things To Say About Her Father, Dennis Rodman

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When it comes to the most famous examples of Black athletes with children following in their footsteps, you don’t often hear the kids talking about their parents so negatively. In fact, they often credit their parents for introducing them to athletics and thanking them for the wisdom they’ve shared along their journey. – Noah A. McGee Read More

How This Poor Kid Grew up to Be a Billionaire and America’s Richest Black Person in 2024

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IT entrepreneur David Steward is the wealthiest African American man in the nation. According to Forbes, his net worth is at a record $11.4 billion dollars, making him part of the only one percent of Black entrepreneurs or executives on the impressive list. – Phenix S Halley Read More

Move Over, Denzel! All About Houston’s Viral #MrStealYourGrandma…And Why He’s Stealing Hearts on the Internet

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Most grandfathers need help turning on their smartphones, let alone posting a picture or a video to an Instagram account. But 63-year-old grandfather Irvin Randle is using social media to create a pretty serious side hustle. – Angela Johnson Read More

ChatGPT Predicts Emerging Trends for Black America in 2025

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It’s clear artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and this year, AI has continued developing at a pace no one can truly grasp. 2024 was one crazy year for Black folks, so it’s time we all get prepared for the new year. And what better way to do so than to ask AI chatbots about the future of Black America?? – Phenix S Halley Read More

Inside the Homes of the World’s Richest Black People

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The only thing we love more than looking at beautiful homes is looking at beautiful homes owned by successful Black millionaires and billionaires. We’re always introducing you to Black people who are making power moves on the court, on the screen and in the boardroom. Now, let’s take a look at some the amazing places they call home. These Black billionaire’s homes will blow your mind. – Angela Johnson Read More

Don’t Embarrass Yourself And Bring These Dishes to a Black Christmas Party

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Christmas parties aren’t like other get-togethers. You have to offer delicious food, while also providing holiday flavors. Typically, there’s a lot more desserts involved, as well as seasonal fruits and pastries that you don’t see at other parties. However, don’t let the nice holiday vibes fool you, there are still plenty of rules when you’re attending a Christmas pary, especially a Black Christmas party. To help you avoid any major mishaps, check out our roundup of the worst foods to bring to a Black Christmas party. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Here’s Why Black Folks Aren’t Seeing Or Thinking About Those Darn ‘Drones’

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While many are running around the country panicking about these drone sightings, there’s one group of Americans who choose not to look up at the sky…. and it’s Black people. – Phenix S Halley Read More

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