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Jim Jones Stands Firm: Drake Is the GOAT

In a recent interview, Dipset rapper Jim Jones reaffirmed his belief that Drake is the greatest rapper of all time

Jones originally made the claim during a March 2023 conversation with Complex, and when asked again nearly a year later, he stood by it without hesitation. Breaking into a playful rendition of Drake’s “Babygirl” line from “Nokia,” Jones emphasized the significant impact Drake has had on hip-hop over the last decade.

Jones argued that Drake has transformed the way audiences engage with music and has played a pivotal role in boosting the careers of countless artists.… Read more

Michelle Obama Gets Candid About the ‘Nightmare’ Of Raising Malia And Sasha In The Spotlight

Raising teenagers is not easy, but raising teenagers while living in the White House, with your every move one tabloid headline away from public consumption, is an entirely different level of chaos, and one Michelle Obama didn’t shy away from addressing in a recent interview.

Earlier this week, on the latest episode of Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa, the former First Lady gave an unfiltered look into the emotional, logistical, and downright exhausting task of protecting her daughters, Malia and Sasha, from the public eye while still letting them be teenagers.… Read more

Stephen A. Smith Feels Shannon Sharpe Was Targeted

As Shannon Sharpe is dealing with heavy sexual assault allegations, his First Take co-host Stephen A. Smith is defending him and raising the idea that Sharpe being hit with the allegations and some media reactions aren’t coincidental. “People have been after him since he did Katt Williams,” Smith said during his appearance on the Big Boy’s Neighborhood radio show. “They’ve been at his neck because of the numbers he produced and the success that it had and how he was able to ride that wave,” he added.… Read more

Mase Might Pop Up On Diddy In Court, No Guest List Needed

During a recent episode of the “It Is What It Is” podcast, Mase sparked discussion when he mentioned he might attend Sean “Diddy” Combs’ upcoming trial on sex trafficking charges.

Speaking alongside co-hosts Cam’ron and Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson, Mase floated the idea to the audience. “They’re asking me to come to the Diddy trial,” he said around the 1:35 mark. “You think I should go this week?” Rather than making a firm decision, Mase suggested letting fans weigh in.… Read more

Bill Cosby Forced To Sell His $7M NYC Mansion After Foreclosure Trouble

After more than four decades, Bill and Camille Cosby are letting go of their elegant Manhattan townhouse. The property, located in the upscale Lenox Hill neighborhood on the Upper East Side, has officially been listed for $6.99 million. While the home itself is a stunning piece of real estate, the reason behind the sale is far less glamorous—serious financial problems that have put the Cosbys in a tough position.

Public records show the couple hasn’t made a mortgage payment on the home since June 2024.… Read more

New Multimedia Exhibit ‘Riot To Repair’ Centers Voices Of Those Impacted By 2020 Uprising

Efforts like Media 2070’s Black Future Newsstand breathe new life into media and storytelling. On Friday, the Black Future Newsstand gave Los Angeles residents a look at the “Riot to Repair Soundscape Exhibition,” offering a five-year retrospective on the uprising sparked by the police killing of George Floyd. Visitors were offered a glimpse of a world where audiences can reflect on shared experiences while reimagining a world where Black narratives are respected and uplifted.

The installation builds on the idea of media care, where media centers Black experience and storytelling as an antidote to the generational harm caused by an anti-Black media ecosystem.… Read more

Simone Biles Gave Back-To-Back Fashion Moments & Big Wifey Vibes At The Kentucky Derby

Simone Biles had social media shook as she slayed the Kentucky Derby events this weekend. Attending multiple events with her NFL hubby Jonathan Owens by her side, Simone gave the girls big, soft-life wifey energy with a touch of elegance, attitude, and style.

The GOAT reminded us – yet again – that she is that girl on and off the mat.

Simone Biles Says ‘Riders Up’ In A Lavender Mini Dress We Love

There to help officially kick off this year’s 2025 Kentucky Derby, Simone slayed in a custom lavender mini dress on Saturday, May 3.… Read more

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Reclaimed the Narrative for Black Culture

It’s been a year since Kendrick Lamar dropped the diss heard ’round the world and reminded folks that everyone is ”Not Like Us.”

While the cultural aftershocks are still shaking the industry, what started as a lyrical boxing match with Drake quickly became something much bigger: a declaration of war against performative Blackness, the commodification of culture, and the corporate machine that profits off diluted artistry.

Kendrick Lamar didn’t just win a rap beef, he reclaimed the narrative.… Read more

Watch: Michelle, Tina & Kamala Put Their Boots On The Ground

The ladies have entered the chat, and they’re doing the Boots on the Ground dance with confidence and rhythm. From Tina Knowles to Michelle Obama and even former Vice President Kamala Harris, these women of influence are literally putting their boots on the ground.

What started as a viral line dance set to Ken the Man’s fiery track “Boots” has grown into a full-on movement, with everyone from everyday women to icons embracing the rhythm and the message.… Read more

Diddy Gets Forced Labor Evidence Taken Out In Upcoming Trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs can claim a slight legal victory ahead of his explosive trial set to take place next week after a judge ruled that a forced labor claim wouldn’t be entered as evidence. Diddy’s legal team initially requested that some evidence be put aside, but it appears that the sex trafficking evidence will be entered.

TMZ reports that Diddy’s legal team’s request to have certain portions of evidence exempt from the upcoming trial was denied in part, with the judge in the hearing stating that prosecutors would not be able to argue over the forced labor claim.… Read more