Written by The crowdfund for Daniel Penny, who killed Jordan Neely on a New York City subway, has reached millions of dollars. To assist in his defense charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, Penny, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges in connection to Neely’s death, has raised close to $3 million, ABC News … Continue reading “Crowdfunding For Man Charged With Jordan Neely’s Death Reaches Close To $3M”
Former President Donald Trump has made a major change to his legal team to help him face 13 charges connected to a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. The one-time reality TV star and celebrated businessman has hired attorney Steve Sadow—who most recently represented rapper Gunna during his 2022 RICO trial—to replace Drew … Continue reading “Donald Trump Enlists Help Of Lawyer Used By Popular Rappers To Fight Election RICO Case”
Black-Owned Colorado Bar Battles Liquor License Suspension Amid Allegations Of Racial Discrimination
A Black-owned bar in Colorado is fighting to stay open after a Lakewood city council member says it was unfairly targeted. Jumbo’s Sports Bar and Grill had its liquor license suspended abruptly on June 1, according to ABC 7 News. Tanesha Howard, the bar owner, told ABC 7, “They just came one day, June 1. … Continue reading “Black-Owned Colorado Bar Battles Liquor License Suspension Amid Allegations Of Racial Discrimination”
Just a 45-minute drive from the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina, Hawaii, FEMA officials have been sighted comfortably living in $1,000-a-night luxury resorts during Maui recovery efforts. Locals aren’t pleased. “Shouldn’t they stay closer to the site instead of staying across on the other side of the island?” a local government employee asked RadarOnline.com. The news … Continue reading “Sighted! Maui Residents Enraged By FEMA Officials’ Lodgings In Luxury Hotels”
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson and Jamaican 100m bronze medalist Shericka Jackson are on course to meet in the 200m final Friday after winning their heats Wednesday. Reuters reports the two women will both need to win their semi-final heats Thursday to qualify for the final, set for Friday at the Worlds Athletics Championships in Hungary. … Continue reading “Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson On Collision Course For 200M Showdown Friday”
Performing on world stages and appearing in dozens of movies still doesn’t exempt you from being racially profiled. Despite the many times singer/actor Tyrese has been on movie screens, he recently found himself the victim of racial profiling as a Black shopper at The Home Depot. Because of this, the “Lately” singer has filed a … Continue reading “Tyrese Files $1M Lawsuit Against The Home Depot For Racial Profiling”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was proud to announce August 9 as “RUN-DMC Day.” The iconic rap group was honored at a RUN-DMC Pop-Up Celebration hosted by Adidas Originals where the city’s mayor came to present the hip-hop legends with their day in their hometown, Complex reports. The announcement came ahead of RUN-DMC’s 50th … Continue reading “RUN-DMC Recognized With Their Own Day In NYC”
Tory Lanez appears to be standing 10 toes down for the 10 years he was sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. The Toronto rapper issued an official statement on Thursday, Aug. 10, claiming he was “wrongfully convicted” for the shooting for which he received a decade-long sentence. It followed his sentencing on Tuesday, where he … Continue reading “Tory Lanes Is Unapologetic After 10-Year Sentence For Shooting Megan Thee Stallion”
Hip-hop isn’t the only music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On Aug. 28, 1973, the world purchased and heard the now-classic album “Let’s Get It On” by Motown recording legend Marvin Gaye. Fifty years later, save a day or two, OK, three days earlier, a digital version of the seminal album will be released … Continue reading “Celebrating 50 Years, Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On: Deluxe Edition’ Will Be Issued With Unreleased Tracks”
Can Beyoncé do anything wrong? Apparently not, as her latest tour has broken a Billboard Boxscore record. According to Billboard, Beyoncé has shattered yet another record with her Renaissance World Tour. Her latest tour has brought in $127.6 million between July 8–30 throughout 11 shows. That figure is the largest one-month total for any artist … Continue reading “Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour Has Record-Breaking One-Month Gross”