Written by Recording artist Blueface lost a defamation lawsuit in 2024. But since he has allegedly not yet paid up, he could have the money taken from his music royalties. According to AllHipHop, Jackie Martinez, who won a $123,243.10 default judgment in April 2024 after the rapper did not appear in court, has asked a judge to … Continue reading “Rapper Blueface Asked by Jackie Martinez To Forfeit Music Royalty Earnings”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has chartered its first-ever chapter in Puerto Rico, marking the sorority’s debut in a Latin American region where Spanish is the primary language. On Saturday, Oct. 18, 25 sorority members formed the new Alpha Delta Nu Omega chapter within the organization’s International Region, with women established across fields such as … Continue reading “Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Charters First-Ever Chapter In Puerto Rico”
On Oct. 21, arguably the greatest basketball of all-time, Michael Jordan, will make his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports, which is airing NBA games for the first time since 2002. When NBC Sports initially announced Jordan’s role, nobody there explained what the basketball legend would do. Jordan, who had never worked in … Continue reading “NBC Sports Special Contributor Michael Jordan To Make Debut On NBA Opening Night”
After posting AI (artificial intelligence) renditions of two of his songs, “21 Questions” and “God Gave Me Style,” Queens entrepreneur and rapper 50 Cent received mostly positive feedback for using the technology, and he speaks about using it in a recent interview. He states, “I don’t think you can beat AI.” The G-Unit executive sat … Continue reading “50 Cent Responds To Reimagined Songs Posted On Social Media, ‘I Don’t Think You Can Beat AI’”
Affirmative action strikes again as a lawsuit from a legal organization resulted in a scholarship for Black students being dumped at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), all by citing legislation put in place to protect African-Americans, Inside Higher Ed reported. Pacific Legal Foundation, known for filing lawsuits to end affirmative action in public … Continue reading “Anti-Affirmative Action Group Ends Black-Only Scholarship At UC San Diego After Citing KKK Act of 1871 “
Authorities and family members are intensifying the search for 26-year-old Ash Lee Moore, also known as Ashlee Moore-Vongmepunt, who last contacted relatives in September. Concerns for her well-being have escalated due to an uncharacteristic period of silence. Moore, described as Black, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing approximately 120 pounds, was reported missing from … Continue reading “Search For Missing Ohio Woman Intensifies; Concerns Mount After Communication Lapse”
Pastor Jamal Bryant, who was an attendee at BLACK ENTERPRISE’s XCEL Summit For Men Oct. 15-17, is asking his congregation to pause church donations and instead support members at risk of losing their SNAP benefits. Bryant’s Oct. 26 sermon at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church was meant to be a $1 million fundraising day for … Continue reading “Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant Declines Donations, Urges Congregation To Aid Those Facing SNAP Cuts”
More than 300 writers, scholars, and public figures have announced a boycott of The New York Times’ opinion section, accusing the publication of exhibiting an “anti-Palestinian bias” in its coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict and war in Gaza. Op-ed writers from the outlet signed an open letter, pledging to stop contributing to the Times and … Continue reading “300-Plus ‘NY Times’ Contributors Boycott Publication Over Coverage Of Palestine”
If things on Capitol Hill aren’t scary enough. After boasting on Air Force One about receiving “perfect” MRI results, President Donald Trump teased the idea of serving a third term in the White House, saying he “would love to do it” since he has “the best numbers ever.” He then ranted against Democratic Congresswomen Jasmine … Continue reading “Trump Teases Unconstitutional Third Term; MAGA Loyalists Boast On Having A Plan”
Unhoused musicians in Atlanta have a new avenue to showcase their artistry in outdoor studio sessions. Through music, local artists have found a way to showcase the talent within Atlanta’s unhoused community. Called Dirty Luxury, a group of four decided to take their studio to the streets of Atlanta. Putting unhoused people on the mic … Continue reading “Atlanta’s Unhoused Musicians Get New Spotlight In Viral ‘Dirty Luxury’ Studio Sessions”