DJ Vlad Throws a Karen-ish Fit, No High hopes for Tyler Perry’s New Bible-Based Netflix Films, Ugly New Developments in Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s Divorce, Inside Rapper Rick Ross’ Miami Estate and More

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Tyler Perry’s New Bible-Based Netflix Films Make Us a Little Nervous…

Photo: Braylen Dion and Brian K. Freeman Photo: Braylen Dion and Brian K. Freeman

Just when you thought Netflix had done it all, the streaming giant announces that it’s partnering with Tyler Perry and Devon Franklin (“Flamin’ Hot”) to produce faith-based movies. – Stephanie Holland Read More

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Lupita Nyong’o Celebrates 10 Years After Oscar Win and Her New Film: The Wild Robot

Oh Snap! Is This the Real Reason Why Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s Divorce Has Gotten Ugly?

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If you’ve been keeping tabs on the latest updates as it relates to the impending divorce between rapper Jeezy and soon-to-be ex-wife and former host of “The Real” Jeannie Mai, then you know that it hasn’t been a walk in the park. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Really?! Usher, Janet Jackson, More Performers Speak Out Over Cancelled ‘Lovers and Friends’ Concert

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Over the weekend, performers like Usher and attendees for the 2024 “Lovers and Friends” festival got the worse news they could’ve received less than 24 hours before doors opened: the jam-packed, one-day, multi-concert event was cancelled. – Shanelle Genai Read More

DJ Vlad Pulls a Karen By Dragging Black Female Princeton Prof Over Kendrick-Drake Beef

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The Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef is the most exciting moment in music right now: On Saturday, K. Dot once again dragged Drake for utter filth with his latest diss track “Not Like Us.” – Candace McDuffie Read More

No One Asked for This ‘Inspirational’ Video From Diddy

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UPDATE: The original version of this story suggests that Bishop T.D. Jakes and Diddy collaborated on the video. Diddy allegedly used audio of an existing Jakes sermon without his consent. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Is Brian McKnight Getting Cancelled? Black Twitter Has a Hilarious Answer

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Turns out being a horrible father is a bad career move. R&B singer Brian McKnight found that out firsthand when an upcoming concert at Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel was cancelled. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Amid Backlash, DJ Vlad Offers Pathetic Apology To Black Princeton Professor He Tried To Get Fired

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It looks like after acting like one of the biggest Karens to have ever walked the earth, DJ Vlad is continuously trying to backtrack. When he criticized the production of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” over the weekend, he was swiftly put in his place. – Candace McDuffie Read More

The Most Unforgettable Diss Tracks in Hip-Hop History

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What a time to be alive. Drake and Kendrick Lamar gave us a rap beef for the ages and in the process gave us some memorable diss tracks that will live in the annals of hip-hop history forever. – Noah A. McGee Read More

A Peek Inside Rapper Rick Ross’ Luxurious Miami Mansion

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Rick Ross is not one to hide his wealth. Just look at his massive Atlanta property and you’ll know what we mean. His home in Miami is no different.

If you recall, this is the same home Drake clowned on social media after Rick Ross dropped his diss track, “Champagne Moments.”

But currently, he’s in the process of renovating it, so we know it will live up to the luxury of his other mansion. Meanwhile, let’s check out the renovations while also surveying the before photographs. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Whoa! Drake’s Toronto Home Is Back in the News Again and It’s Not Good

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Amid the ongoing beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, the Canadian artist and his Toronto home are back in the news again…and things are starting to get spooky. – Shanelle Genai Read More

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