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50 Cent Sues Ex Daphne Joy, Citing Defamation Over Rape Allegations

50 Cent is now suing his ex, Daphne Joy claiming that she defamed him with comments made in a post on social media.

According to reports, 50 Cent has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy. In the documents of the filing, the rapper and entertainment mogul said that Joy “falsely and publicly” accused him of “rape and physical abuse” during their relationship. 50 Cent also claims that she made a “purposeful attempt to, on information and belief, destroy his personal and business reputation, harm Jackson’s commercial and business interests, negatively affect his custody case, and prevent him from seeing his minor son.”… Read more

Questlove Declared Hip-Hop Dead Amid Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef, X Reacts

Questlove opined on the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar but some fans called his statements dramatic after the war of words largely concluded. The veteran drummer from The Roots band believed that the battle between the two titans took nasty turns, thus signaling a death knell for Hip-Hop.

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, 53, took to social media to issue one of the loudest detracting statements yet to emerge against what is one of the biggest Hip-Hop beef battles in the history of the genre.… Read more

‘The Chi’ Renewed For Seventh Season By Paramount+ & Showtime

Fans of The Chi rejoice—the show is not done yet. The hit Showtime original series is getting a seventh season.

Deadline reports that Paramont+ and Showtime have renewed The Chi for a seventh season before the second-half premiere of season six on May 10.

The decision is a no-brainer following the success of season six of The Chi, which became the streamer’s most-viewed season ever, increasing nearly 25 percent from season five.

The website reports production for season seven will begin later this month in Chicago.… Read more

JIM JONES CLEARED IN MIAMI AIRPORT BRAWL, NO CHARGES FILED

 SHA BE ALLAH

 MAY 8, 2024

Even though the entire Hip Hop world watched Dipset capo Jim Jones throw a grown man down an escalator by his pants, neither he or his two assailants will be charged with a crime in his Miami airport meleé and the police are confirming Jim’s version of the events that unfolded.

TMZ unveiled the footage last week of Jones getting jumped inside of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and ended with one of his assailants headed to the hospital with a bloody dome piece.… Read more

New Study To Evaluate Why Black Women Face Higher Mortality Rates From Cancer

A new study launched by the American Cancer Society, will investigate why Black women experience disproportionately higher mortality rates from different types of cancer.

On May 7, the American Cancer Society initiated the VOICES of Black Women study, aiming to enroll over 100,000 Black women ages 25 to 55 in the United States. The study seeks to evaluate whether lifestyle factors and healthcare racism and biases impact their susceptibility to cancer development or mortality. Eligible participants may not have a history of cancer upon enrolling as the study will follow select candidates for a 30 year period to assess how and when the disease develops.… Read more

No Plot Twist Here: A New Study Finds Even Black Preschoolers Are Routinely Discriminated Against

A new 2024 report focused on the youngest children has found  that there is “ongoing, excessive, and inequitable over-disciplining of Black students, especially boys.” The study, conducted by Calvin Zimmerman, the O’Shaughnessy Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, used data collected from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), which is the largest national database for school districts and buildings.

So as much as white conservatives bemoan what they perceive as anti-white racism in America, and as much as they use that narrative to come for critical race theory, wokeness and all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, the fact is, white people’s grievances regarding anti-white racial discrimination is never backed by up by any independent data.… Read more

Minnesota is the 4th best state to live in, according to U.S. News

It moves up one spot from 2023’s rankings.

Minnesota improved its rankings from last year’s U.S. News & World Report, whic has ranked it as the 4th best state to live in the United States.

In 2023 it ranked fifth, trailing only Utah, Washington, Idaho and Nebraska, but in this year’s list it has leapfrogged Washington, coming in only behind Utah, New Hampshire and Nebraska respectively.

The media company’s latest “Best States” rankings highlights Minnesota’s natural environment, ranking No.… Read more

MARLON WAYANS REVEALS HE REMAINED UNMARRIED IN FEAR OF MOTHER’S JEALOUSY

 COURTNEYB

 MAY 8, 2024

Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans recently sat down for an interview where he candidly discussed his personal life, including his decision to remain unmarried. The 51-year-old comedian revealed that his choice was influenced by his deep love for his mother, Elvira Altheia, whom he feared would feel jealous of any woman in his life.

In The New York Times,interview, Wayans shared, “I never got married because I never wanted my mother to be jealous of a woman.… Read more

RUDY GOBERT WINS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR FOR FOURTH TIME

 SHAWN GRANT

 MAY 8, 2024

Rudy Gobert has cemented himself as one of the top defensive players in the NBA’s history. On Tuesday, He was named the 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year, winning the award for the fourth time.

“It’s a blessing and an honor to join this small group,” Gobert said to ESPN. “These two guys are legends. Every story is unique. I will keep writing mine and try to be the best version of myself every day and enjoy every step of the way.… Read more