Viral ATL Cheating Scandal Results in Pay Day for Wife, Kendrick Surprises Fans with New Album, Man Goes to Prison over Bag of Potato Chips, Trump’s “Landslide” Win Wasn’t That Big of a Margin, Katt Williams Buys Film Studio and More Viral Twists We Saw Last Week

Going to prison over a bag of potato chips was not on our news bingo card this week.

ATL Woman Who Caught Her Husband Cheating in Now-Viral Video Just Got a Hefty Settlement

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An Atlanta area woman who learned her husband was cheating on her after an innocent phone call with an airline representative exposed his infidelity, has finally been granted a divorce. — Angela Johnson

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MAGA Loses It Over Powerful Statue of a Black Woman in Times Square

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What This Ohio Man Did Over a Bag of Potato Chips Got Him Sent to Prison

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An Ohio man was handed a prison sentence this week for an unthinkable crime he committed exactly one year ago. Authorities say the incident stemmed from a dispute over a bag of potato chips. Seriously. — Kalyn Womack

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In Another Legal Action, Drake Accuses Universal Music Group For Allowing Kendrick Lamar To Call Him Out His Name

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Drake has hit us with another back-to-back. And no we’re not talking about music, I’m talking about legal action. — Noah A. McGee

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Kendrick Lamar Just Dropped a New Music Video, and Black Twitter is Going Nuts Over It

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Thanksgiving may be a few days away, but Kendrick Lamar made sure rap fans had something to eat when he dropped the official music for his song “Squabble Up” on Monday. — Shanelle Genai

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Katt Williams Is About to Make a Major Move in Hollywood. Look out Tyler Perry

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Katt Williams is expanding his footprint in Hollywood outside of just being a comedian and an actor—and potentially about to dethrone Tyler Perry—thanks to his latest move. I’ll explain. — Shanelle Genai

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NYT Report: Trump Claimed He Beat Kamala Harris By A Landslide, But The Opposite is True

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Since Donald Trump won the 2024 election, his campaign has labeled his victory a “landslide” and even marketed merchandise like the “Official Trump Victory Glass.” However, his win was not a landslide by any means. — Candace McDuffie

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Alabama Police Beat and Killed This Black Woman 80 Years Ago. Her Family is Just Now Learning the Truth.

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A family is finally getting answers to a nearly 80-year mystery behind the death of their loved one during an encounter with Alabama police. — Angela Johnson

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Why Elon Musk's Latest Post On X Should Have You Concerned

Why Elon Musk’s Latest Post On X Should Have You Concerned

There hasn’t been much attention on Elon Musk lately, but his latest post should have you concerned …
Why the Tragic Shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by ICE Is Not the Same as Renee Good in Minneapolis

Why the Tragic Shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by ICE Is Not the Same as Renee Good in Minneapolis

Days before Renee Good was killed in Minnesota, an ICE agent shot a Black man, Keith Porter Jr., outside of an LA apartment complex. Why is this news to Americans? …
Anthony Joshua's New Comments Will Break Your Heart

Anthony Joshua’s New Comments Will Break Your Heart

Boxing star Anthony Joshua is reflecting on his deceased friends that he lost during that awful accident in Nigeria in December …
New Footage From ICE Shows Minneapolis Shooting From Agent's View

New Footage From ICE Shows Minneapolis Shooting From Agent’s View

New ICE video raises further debate over fatal Minneapolis shooting that killed Renee Nicole Good …
The Black Man Behind The Quarter-Zip Movement Explains the Deeper Purpose Behind It All

The Black Man Behind The Quarter-Zip Movement Explains the Deeper Purpose Behind It All

Jason Gyamfi, the man behind the viral quarter-zip trend on TikTok says he has plans to make his movement even bigger in 2026 …
Texas Man, 81, Allegedly Tried to Stop a Man From Beating on His Girlfriend, Then the Unthinkable Happened

Texas Man, 81, Allegedly Tried to Stop a Man From Beating on His Girlfriend, Then the Unthinkable Happened

An 81-year-old Texas man reportedly stood up for a woman who was allegedly being pushed by her boyfriend, but his noble act ended in a heartbreaking way …
Why You Shall Call Him <i>Sir</i> Idris Elba From Now On...

Why You Shall Call Him Sir Idris Elba From Now On…

Idris Elba may be a talented actor onscreen, but his offscreen efforts are finally being rewarded with a high honor. And now, he’s opening up about it! …
Why a Judge Just Forced Georgia to Give Young Thug His Cash and Cars Back...Right Now!

Why a Judge Just Forced Georgia to Give Young Thug His Cash and Cars Back…Right Now!

A judge just slammed the hammer down on the state of Georgia, who must return Young Thug’s $150,000, luxury cars and jewelry by 5:00 p.m., TODAY! …
Lawmakers Push Ice Agents to Reveal Their Faces

Lawmakers Push Ice Agents to Reveal Their Faces

Before Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE agent Johnathan Ross, California lawmakers put forth legislation to ban ICE from wearing masks …
Black Internet Reacts to Yolanda Adams Finally Calling Out Homophobia In the Black Church

Black Internet Reacts to Yolanda Adams Finally Calling Out Homophobia In the Black Church

Gospel icon Yolanda Adams has never shied away from shaking the table and her latest viewpoints about LGBTQ+ folks and the Black church are doing just that! …
Why It's Ridiculous That 21 Savage, Young Thug Now Say 'F the Streets'

Why It’s Ridiculous That 21 Savage, Young Thug Now Say ‘F the Streets’

When 21 Savage and other popular rappers who made their name and money promoting street life suddenly condemn it, it comes off as a bit…odd …
Trump's Never-Ending Letitia James Feud Just Took a Strange Turn

Trump’s Never-Ending Letitia James Feud Just Took a Strange Turn

After multiple failed attempts to convict AG Letitia James, Trump’s federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating new ways to take her down …
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Gets Emotional After Calling Out Republicans Treatment of Renee Good

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Gets Emotional After Calling Out Republicans Treatment of Renee Good

Rep. Jasmine Crockett called out Republicans who were quick to label Renee Good as a “domestic terrorist.” …
New Development in Search for Missing Chicago Teacher, But the Internet Has Wild Theories About This One Person...

New Development in Search for Missing Chicago Teacher, But the Internet Has Wild Theories About This One Person…

Despite the new development in the search for missing Chicago teacher Linda Brown, some internet detectives remain skeptical about this one person …
New Shocking 911 Call From Sherrone Moore's Wife Reveals What Happened Right After He Was Fired

New Shocking 911 Call From Sherrone Moore’s Wife Reveals What Happened Right After He Was Fired

New audio from Sherrone Moore’s wife’s 9-1-1 call after he was fired but before he broke into mistress’ home has been released …
Sam Cooke's Granddaughter Explains Why She Always Says 'No' to Requests of His Estate

Sam Cooke’s Granddaughter Explains Why She Always Says ‘No’ to Requests of His Estate

The granddaughter of Sam Cooke, the influential 1960’s soul singer, is opening up about her role as the manager of her late relative’s estate …
Do You Know Zelda Wynn Valdes, The Black Designer Who Helped Shape The Legendary Playboy Look?

Do You Know Zelda Wynn Valdes, The Black Designer Who Helped Shape The Legendary Playboy Look?

Zelda Wynn Valdes was responsible for dressing stars like Dorothy Dandridge and Eartha Kitt and helping create the iconic Playboy Bunny suit …
Is Martial Law Headed to Minneapolis?  The Governor Has Thoughts

Is Martial Law Headed to Minneapolis? The Governor Has Thoughts

Gov. Tim Walz believes Trump wants to use a recent ICE shooting to justify enacting martial law. Here’s what that means for all Americans …