What's On Today - Monday

Diddy’s Former Assistant Releases Voice Notes Of Him Asking For Drugs, Allegedly

More evidence about Diddy’s wild ways are being uncovered. The disgraced mogul’s former assistant has shared voice notes of the Bad Boy Records founder requesting drugs, allegedly.

As spotted on Newsweek, the newest episode of The Fall of Diddy has been released and it further examines his infamous “freak off” parties. In the fifth installment his former employee Phillip Pines speaks publicly for the first time ever and details his role in how he would help coordinate the raunchy meet-ups.… Read more

Wendy Williams Fires Lawyer As She Fights To Obtain Release From Guardianship

Wendy Williams is seeking new legal counsel. She has reportedly fired her lawyer as she continues her fight to be released from guardianship.

Page Six is reporting that the former media personality has made a change with regard to her representation. This week she formally cut ties her court appointed attorney Linda Redlisky. Sources who claim to be close to the matter tell TMZ that Wendy let Redlisky go because she failed to file the proper paperwork asking release from guardianship.… Read more

Where Is The Black Population In The US Growing The Most?

A new Pew Research report released Jan. 23 revealed that the Black population in the U.S. has seen substantial growth since 2000. Over the past two decades, the Black population has increased by a third, rising from 36.2 million in 2000 to a staggering 48.3 million in 2023. This growth includes not only Black Americans but also individuals within the broader Black diaspora, such as those identifying as Hispanic, whose numbers grew by 210%. Immigration from regions like Africa and the Caribbean also played a significant role in the major increase.… Read more

Happy 72nd Birthday to “Uncle Charlie” Charlie Wilson

Happy 72nd Birthday to American R&B singer Charles Wilson, who is known professionally as ‘Uncle Charlie’ and former lead vocalist of The Gap Band.

January 29, 1953🎂💙🎼🎤🥳🎉🎈🎉

The Gap Band released many Hit songs including: Outstanding 1982- Burn Rubber On Me -1980 and Early In The Morning 1982

Snoop Dogg Responds to Backlash Over Trump Crypto Ball Performance

Snoop Dogg recently revealed that he lost over half a million followers on social media after performing at the Trump-affiliated Crypto Ball, an event tied to the former president’s supporters. The backlash was swift, with many fans upset by what they saw as Snoop indirectly endorsing Trump and his controversial political affiliations.

This move seemed to contradict Snoop’s past criticisms of Black artists who aligned themselves with Trump, often calling them “Uncle Toms” and “jiggaboos.” Given his outspoken views on politics and social justice, his appearance at the Crypto Ball left many questioning his stance and loyalty to the community.… Read more

Costco Lauded Online For Support of Black Community

As Costco reaffirmed its support for DEI initiatives in its company, the Black community showed its support in numerous social media posts.

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and standards in federal agencies last week, other private companies have followed suit including Target. Costco, however, has stood firm. The Black community took notice of their stance, and civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton punctuated the support by leading a “buycott” along with 100 members of his National Action Network organization at a Costco location in East Harlem, New York, last Saturday (January 25).… Read more

LA Wildfires: Ben Crump Sues Again Amid Calls For Mortgage Moratorium To Protect Black Homeownership

Homes lay in ruins less than two weeks after the Eaton Fire devastated the area in Altadena, California, on January 26, 2025. | Source: Robert Gauthier / Getty

In a continued fight for justice, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump, along with co-counsel Anne Andrews, have filed a third wrongful death lawsuit against Southern California Edison (SCE) over its alleged role in the devastating wildfires that ravaged parts of California.

Announced during a news conference in Altadena, California, on Thursday, Crump and Andrews’ latest lawsuit claims that SCE was negligent in failing to turn off utilities during dangerous fire conditions which they believe directly contributed to the deadly infernos and the tragic loss of life in the historically Black neighborhood of Altadena, Pasadena, and other areas impacted. … Read more

The Color Purple: Fat Joe Cooked Online For Fur Outfit At Knicks Game

Fat Joe is trending yet again for a fashion faux pas. He is getting absolutely cooked online for his purple fur coat and hat combination that he wore to a recent Knicks game.

As spotted on HipHopDX Don Cartegena attended the New York Knicks versus the Sacramento Kings game at Madison Square Garden. As usual he was seated court side but his outfit left many questioning his style sense. Fat Joe was sporting a purple fur coat with a matching a Russian ushanka style hat to match.… Read more

25 Kobe Bryant Moments We Love

Source: Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on December 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

I’ll never forget where I was and what I was doing the morning of Jan. 26, 2020, nearly five years ago now. That Sunday started out like any other in college for me, which at the time involved heading over to my newspaper’s office, the Northern Star, to layout and design the sports section pages for Monday’s edition, since I was sports editor.… Read more

Lori Harvey Gracing The Cover of Playboy Magazine’s First Printed Issue In Five Years, X Reacts With Thirst

Playboy Magazine is back from print purgatory and has tapped Lori Harvey to grace the cover of the return issue.

You read the right: Lori Harvey is gracing the legendary men’s magazine cover, returning to magazine shelves for the first time in five years.

Harvey, who has become quite popping among Black male celebrities, teased the Playboy cover with a tantalizing video she shared on her Instagram account.

In the small but very hot clip, Harvey rocks a sparkling one-piece with furry boots in one look and, in another, a low-cut dress that teases her g-string.… Read more