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Social Media Calls For Black People To Stay Home On National Day Of Action April 5

Black folks on social media are warning Black Americans not to participate in an upcoming global protest against the Trump administration and Elon Musk.

On Saturday, April 5, thousands of people in the U.S. and around the world are preparing to protest  Trump in what they are calling “Hands Off! National Day of Action.”

According to Third Act, one of the organizations that helped put together this massive protest said the event is meant to stand up against those who believe they can take whatever they want—our democracy, our future, our rights.… Read more

LeBron James Inks Deal With Amazon For ‘Mind The Game’ Podcast

LeBron James went on a rampage when visiting The Pat McAfee Show to air his grievances, but now he is ready to get back to real hooper talk.

The 40-year-old’s Mind the Game podcast, where he discussed the X’s and O’s of basketball’s intricacies, did well when it premiered on YouTube last year, with a subscriber count currently sitting around 660,000. The only problem is that his co-host, JJ Redick, is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, but James didn’t let that stop the podcast’s forward motion.… Read more

Alleged Rollin’ 60s Crips Boss Eugene “Big U” Henley Charged In 43-Count Indictment

Eugene Henley Jr., also known as Big U, is reportedly a prominent leading figure in the infamous Rollin’ 60s Crips gang. Big U was charged this week in a 43-count indictment that includes RICO charges, extortion, and more.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California issued a press release via the U.S. Department of Justice website’s Central District of California website segment. In the press release, Big U and six other defendants were named in the sweeping indictment, and the charges all stem from federal investigators alleging that Henley used intimidation and street violence to get others to bend to his will.… Read more

Lil Durk Reflects Growth in His Faith on New Album “Deep Thoughts” [HHW Review]

Lil Durk’s “Deep Thoughts” album sees the Chicago rapper exploring personal growth and the challenges of his life, all while reflecting on his faith and the streets that shaped him.

From the introspective opening track “Shaking When I Pray,” Durk sets the tone for the album, starting with a recitation of a Muslim prayer, signaling the importance of religion in his life. He touches on how the streets criticize him for not doing enough, despite his numerous contributions.… Read more

Haters Have Launced 125 FCC Complaints Against Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

It has been well over a month since Kendrick Lamar broke NFL viewing records with his performance during the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in early February — and, apparently, white people are still salty about it.

The Hill revealed this week that Lamar’s halftime show performance has prompted at least 125 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The vast majority of the complaints were reportedly based on either allegations of “provacative dancing,” the language the “DNA” rapper supposedly used, or, of course, the white and eternally fragile complaint that the show was “racist” because “not one white person” was seen onstage.… Read more

Bill Gates Says AI Will Replace Doctors And Teachers In 10 Years

Bill Gates has predicted that artificial intelligence will soon play a major role in industries like medicine and education, potentially reducing the need for human involvement in tasks that currently require specialized expertise. During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Microsoft co-founder shared his vision for the future, where AI technology could provide free and accessible medical advice and tutoring within the next decade. Gates described this shift as the arrival of a new era of “free intelligence,” which he discussed further with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks.… Read more

Viral YouTube Dating Show ‘Pop The Balloon’ Is Coming To Netflix

One of the most popular online series is coming to Netflix. The streaming giant has ordered a season of Pop The Balloon.

As per Deadline, the viral dating show is being picked up by Netflix. Originally created by Bolia Matundu and Arlette Amuli, Pop The Balloon quickly became a fan favorite ever since premiering in 2024. Now fast forward a year later the series has produced 50 episodes that have amassed over 100 million views and several memorable moments.… Read more

Never Would Have Paid It: The Marvin Sapp Tithes Story

Marvin Sapp is a household name for anyone who is into gospel music. His career has spanned decades, and he’s had a number of popular gospel hits — including the chart-topping “Never Would Have Made It,” which gave him crossover appeal.

Well, now, social media is changing the title of that song to “Never Would Have Paid It” after a recently resurfaced video shows Sapp holding a church full of people hostage until they pay their $40,000 ransom.… Read more

Michael Archer Jr., Son Of Angie Stone & D’Angelo, Shares IG Tribute

 

Michael Archer Jr., the son of the late Angie Stone and D’Angelo, took to social media earlier this week to honor his mother in a series of moving images and videos. An artist himself, Michael Archer Jr. used the moment to call attention to Angie Stone’s lasting musical contributions and the close bond the pair shared.

Michael Archer Jr., the only son of Angie Stone and D’Angelo, posted on his Instagram page on March 21 and posted a video that depicted his first thoughts about his mother’s loss, how he learned of her passing that fateful morning, and how he’s managing the process.… Read more

The Grill Master: How George Forman Leveraged His Boxing Career In A Successful Business Empire

George Foreman, a name synonymous with strength, determination, and remarkable reinvention, stands as one of the most iconic and inspiring figures in the world of boxing. While many know him for his fierce fighting career, the world-famous pugilist leveraged his outstanding skills in the ring into a multi-million dollar empire, from winning iconic fights to selling the legendary George Foreman grill, an item that has become an essential cooking tool nationwide.

Let’s take a look back at the life and legacy of one of the world’s greatest boxers as we mourn the athlete’s recent passing. … Read more

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