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America has once again proved how trash it can be towards Black folks after a couple in the suburbs of Detroit suffered racial abuse at the hands of a patron. Jerrick Jefferson said he and his wife were called the n-word and had food thrown at them while managers at the establishment did nothing. Local […]

BET Awards weekend has come and gone, but the reaction to the after party shenanigans are still happening. Mr.Warm Up Baby Bottles Trey Songz formerly known as Mr. Steal Yo Girl got caught in the rapture in a video featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Teyana Taylor twerking on each other and Twitter of course reacted. […]

One of Reggae’s brightest stars has just entered the streetwear hall of fame. Buju Banton now has his own SUPREME shirt. The fashion giant has announced a collaboration with the famed musician in a new addition to their signature collection of celebrity branded tops. This drop includes two colorways of the Jamaican Dancehall legend sporting […]

Kawhi Leonard is a man of few emotions and lets his basketball skills do the talking. But when he does open up, we are usually treated to a gem in the form of social media gold. Thanks to a video shared by Serge Ibaka featuring the “fun guy” Leonard, Twitter now has a new meme […]

The gaming community is gathered in mourning after the unfortunate news that popular YouTube personality Desmond “Etika” Amofah was found dead. Concern for Amofah grew in the wake of a video he posted suggesting that he’d take his own life, and the NYPD announced they have indeed identified Etika’s body. ABC7NY reports: Police say Desmond […]

Reebok has stayed on the pulse of culture thanks to collaborations with the likes of Cardi B and Future most recently, and part deals with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Swizz Beats, and Rick Ross. Often, Damion Presson, Reebok’s director of global entertainment marketing, was the man behind the scenes making the deal go and […]

Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced a plan aimed at completely eliminating the $1.6 trillion of student debt in the nation while also providing a pathway for free college. Via Twitter, many observers are joined in celebrating the potential while some are certainly hopeful the legislation becomes law. Vox has this explainer: The proposal would make […]

The more details are revealed about Teairra Mari’s arrest, the deeper the struggle. Cops found vodka and Four Loko in the three-wheeled car that the Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star was pulled over in after driving through the Queens Midtown Tunnel in NYC. Reports Page Six: “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star Teairra Mari […]

Juneteenth, the annual day that commemorates June 19th, 1865 when Union Army General, Gordon General declared to then slaves they were free from the balcony of the Ashton Villa in Galveston Texas. Today (June 19), Black Twitter is celebrating “Freedom Day” and reminding white folks that 154 years ago is not long ago. Now more […]

It’s been a year since the tragic passing of controversial rapper Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy aka XXXTentacion. To celebrate his life, his loyal fans took to social media to remember the artist. It was one year ago today when two men wearing hoodies rolled up on XXX at a motorcycle dealership in Pompano Beach, FL […]

According to Chance The Rapper we’re only a few weeks away from finding out what he’s cooked up in the lab when his next project drops sometime in July, but until then his fans can enjoy the guest appearances he makes such as his latest feature on YBN Cordae’s “Bad Idea.” For the visuals to […]

  Nas continues to put on for today’s youth. He is releasing literature to inspire the next generation. Madame Noire is reporting that the Queens legend is releasing a newly penned book geared at children. Last week he made the announcement on his Instagram account.“@massappeal Welcome to #MAJR #KIDS —- a new kids line presented by Mass Appeal. Education starts […]