All 19 suspects in the sweeping RICO indictment against former President Donald Trump have been arrested and booked in Georgia as of Friday afternoon.
Trump surrendered on Thursday night, just hours before the deadline of 12 noon on Friday that was set by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. His mugshot was released to the public following his arrest and booking at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. He was released shortly afterward on a $200,000 bond.… Read more
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Meek Mill likes to keep clean feets but won’t drop a big bag on them. He revealed the most he ever spent on sneaker was about $5,000.
As spotted on HipHopDX the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native recently attended the New York Got Sole sneaker conference. While making his rounds at the event he conducted a brief interview on his sneaker history, likes and dislikes. When asked what is the most he has ever spent on a sneaker he explained he isn’t reckless with his money when it comes to footwear.… Read more
Maxine Waters, or Auntie Maxine, as we lovingly call her, has been a fearless leader of justice for decades. Fresh off her 85th birthday last week, the veteran lawmaker representing California’s 43rd congressional district still has more spirit than Democrats and Republicans half her age.
As we all know, Waters is enemy number one for Trump, but that hasn’t stopped her activism or fighting spirit.
In honor of Auntie Maxine, see some of her most epic moments below.… Read more
While hip-hop has created a lot of good memories, good music and good times, the culture has gifted society much more than just entertainment.
As a researcher who specializes in hip-hop culture, I know that one of hip-hop’s greatest gifts is a certain mindset that focuses on freedom of thought, flexibility and truth-telling. It also includes creativity, authenticity, confidence, braggadocio, uninhibited voice and integrity as those things relate to one’s community and culture.… Read more
Last week, Sage Steele announced that she had left ESPN after her 16+ year run as a sports anchor, reporter and host.
Life update.
Having successfully settled my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely. I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences over the past 16 years and am excited for my next chapter!#SteeleStrong— Sage Steele (@sagesteele) August 15, 2023
In 2021, Steele criticized ESPN and Walt Disney Company’s mandate for employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination on former NFL Quarterback Jay Cutler’s podcast.… Read more
Every now and then, a voice can matter. Mahalia Jackson had one of them.
Known around the world as the “Queen of Gospel,” Jackson used her powerful voice to work in the Civil Rights Movement. Starting in the 1950s, she traveled with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the South and heard him preach in Black churches about a vision that only he could see.
But on Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, something didn’t quite sound right to Jackson as she listened to King deliver his prepared speech.… Read more
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Earlier in the month, Ja Morant revealed he has some new ink. Hitting Instagram, @Ortega_Ink has displayed Morant’s new tattoo, a back-spanning piece that brings in his Nike logo, AAU team, jersey number, and logos associated with Kobe Bryant. One portion of his back is the number “24” with “Mentality” inked across the top.
Additional parts of the tattoo are the Memphis Grizzlies logo, his home state of South Carolina, and the words “Life’s a Gamble.
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Recently, conversation about the greatest point guard of all time has risen. The candidates are between Magic Johnson and Stephen Curry. Lately, Steph Curry has claimed the throne, acknowledging Magic as his only competition. But not so fast, says Michael Jordan.
According to Stephen A. Smith, Jordan sent him a text message stating the title still belongs to Magic Johnson.
“Although greatest of anything is always a debate, I beg to differ on greatest point guard of all-time… Magic Johnson is easily the best point guard of all time.… Read more
R. Kelly will soon be wrapped up with his current restitution bill. Following his high profile criminal cases, Kelly still owed $506,950.26 to his victims. His next royalty check will cover the bill.
According to TMZ, Universal Music Group’s upcoming payout to R. Kelly would be 567,444.19, more than enough to cover his remaining bill. Before the remainder would make its way elsewhere, UMG will now direct a check to his restitution.
Gwen Carr speaks during a rally on the steps of City Hall on March 9, 2023, in New York City. | Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty
The mother of Eric Garner was among a group of Black leaders, activists and advocates who came together on Monday to not only condemn the plan to ban menthol cigarettes but also to sound the alarm on the likely “policing” and racial consequences of instituting such a ban.… Read more
