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Convicted Diddy Files New Motion To Be Bailed Out Early

On Tuesday (July 29), the legal team for Diddy filed a motion in federal court requesting that the former mogul be released before he is to be sentenced in the fall after being convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. In the filing, lawyers Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos list several reasons why Diddy should be freed before the sentencing hearing, calling the case “exceptional” and arguing that he and the women involved in the case were consensually engaging in a “swingers” lifestyle.… Read more

The Weight We Carry: A Story About Restrooms, Respect, And Just Wanting To Be 

Do you know that feeling?

You’re walking into a store. Maybe it’s just to grab something small. Maybe it’s a big day—school shopping for your kids, a treat for yourself. You’ve got the money. You’ve got the list. But before you take your first step inside, something shifts. Your shoulders tighten. You remind yourself to smile. To look “normal.” To not linger. Just in case someone decides you don’t belong.

Maybe you’ve had that quiet conversation with your child before going in—about keeping their hands to themselves, about holding the bag a certain way, about what to say or not say if someone asks them something inappropriate.… Read more

Depend Underwear Partners Up With Deion Sanders After Bladder Surgery

Deion Sanders is running up another bag with his latest endorsement deal with Depend Underwear.

Now, he has a new partnership that’s more personal than ever. After having his bladder removed due to cancer in May, Sanders has teamed up with Depend, the brand known for making incontinence underwear.

Depend’s parent company, Kimberly-Clark, confirmed the news on July 28. In a statement, the company said they are proud to work with Sanders. “Wearing Depend isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a badge of resilience,” they said.… Read more

How You Know You Need A Break From The News: A Survival Guide For The Black Mind

In today’s constantly connected world, where people are flooded with updates from news outlets, social media platforms, and streaming services around the clock, it’s easy to believe that the world is becoming more dangerous. However, this perception may not reflect reality. Mean World Syndrome is a concept that explains why so many people feel unsafe and pessimistic about the world today. And with the rise of negative content being shared on social media and the news, it can lead to major fatigue for Black folks.… Read more

Deion Sanders Reveals He Had To Make A Will Amid Questions Surrounding His Health

The Colorado football coach recently revealed he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer, but after surgery, his oncologist has considered him cured, according to AP.

“It was dynamic. It was tough. It wasn’t a cakewalk. It wasn’t easy,” Sanders said during a press conference. “That was a fight, but we made it.”

Sanders revealed that his recent health issues got so concerning, he took the time to make a will for his family.… Read more

Post Malone’s Ex Ends Custody Dispute Over Their Daughter

Post Malone and his former fiancée, Hee Sung “Jamie” Park, have reached a turning point in their custody battle, as Park has officially dropped her legal petition regarding their daughter.

The move, reported by AllHipHop, brings an end to her attempt to gain joint custody and relocate their child from Utah to Los Angeles. By withdrawing the case “with prejudice,” Park has legally closed the door on bringing it back to court. The pair, who share a daughter born in 2022, had been navigating a tense custody disagreement since earlier this year.… Read more

Police Clarify That Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Daughter Was NOT In The Water During His Drowning

Officials in Costa Rica have provided new details clarifying the timeline of events that led to Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s tragic passing on Monday, July 21. Despite previous reports that his daughter was also rescued from the water, Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) told People on July 24 that she was not in the water with him when he drowned.

“Mr. Warner was playing with his daughter at the seashore at one point. He then left her out of the water, and he and a friend of his entered the sea,” the statement–which was translated from Spanish to English–read.

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Drake and Central Cee Team Up Again For Standalone Track “Which One”

Drake and Central Cee have just released their new single, “Which One,” and it’s already sounding like a hit for the summer.

The song was first rumored to be on Central Cee’s debut album “Can’t Rush Greatness”, which dropped earlier this year, but they decided to hold it back and drop it on its own. That move makes sense “Which One” stands out as a strong track with a vibe of its own.

This is the second official time Drake and Central Cee have teamed up, following their “On The Radar Freestyle” in 2023.… Read more

Op-Ed: WNBA Players Deserve To Be Paid For The League They Built

Op-Ed: WNBA Players Deserve To Be Paid For The League They Built
With all eyes on the WNBA All-Star game last weekend, the ladies took a moment to wear shirts with a powerful message on the front: “Pay us what you owe us.”

It was a reminder to the rest of the world that the women are grossly underpaid despite being the best in the world at what they do. They are the preeminent league for women’s basketball and yet, many of them don’t make a livable salary.… Read more

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s 8-Year-Old Daughter Survived Drowning

Fans of beloved actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner have been in an emotional standstill over the past 72 hours following news of his untimely death as a result of drowning in a rip current off the coast of Costa Rica this past Sunday (July 20).

A few new details have come to light in the days since, and let’s just say the situation could’ve been way more detrimental than it already is. Authorities have confirmed that Warner was in the company of his 8-year-old daughter during the accident that took his life, but her life was thankfully spared due to the help of surfers nearby.… Read more