An actor who appeared on the television sitcom, Martin has recently passed away. According to Deadline, Sean Lampkin, who is best known as Nipsey the bar owner in Martin Lawrence‘s sitcom has reportedly died less than two weeks ago. He was 54 years old. A relative of his posted that the actor died in his… Continue reading Sean Lampkin, Who Played Nipsey on the Sitcom, ‘Martin’ Actor Passes Away At 54
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Chicago Bulls Player, Lonzo Ball Will Have Cartilage Transplant Surgery in Hopes to Save Basketball Career
Sad news has been reported regarding Chicago Bulls player, Lonzo Ball. According to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls team, Ball, a point guard who has been with the team since 2021 will be undergoing a cartilage transplant in his left knee. He will not play the rest of the 2022-23 season and there is a possibility… Continue reading Chicago Bulls Player, Lonzo Ball Will Have Cartilage Transplant Surgery in Hopes to Save Basketball Career
Matt Barnes Ordered to Pay Former Wife Gloria Govan Over $133k for Missed Child Support Payments
Matt Barnes Ordered to Pay Former Wife Gloria Govan Over $133k for Missed Child Support Payments It looks like former NBA player, Matt Barnes wants All The Smoke. According to TMZ, the podcaster is substantially behind in his child support payments to his former wife, Gloria Govan. The media outlet has obtained legal paperwork that… Continue reading Matt Barnes Ordered to Pay Former Wife Gloria Govan Over $133k for Missed Child Support Payments
Former NBA Player Sebastian Telfair Pleads Guilty to NBA Insurance Fraud Scam
Sebastian Telfair Pleads Guilty A former professional basketball player has pleaded guilty to his role in submitting false claims in an effort to defraud the NBA Players’ Health and Welfare Benefit Plan. According to Bloomberg, former National Basketball Association player Sebastian Telfair pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Mar. 15 for being one of several NBA players… Continue reading Former NBA Player Sebastian Telfair Pleads Guilty to NBA Insurance Fraud Scam
103.5 The Beat Radio Personality, Papa Keith To Host 24-Hour Cease Fire and People Matter Fest
Papa Keith’s Annual People Matter Fest Is Set For March 18 At Traz Powell Stadium Miami-Dade County Cease Fire Campaign aims to challenge residents to put the guns down for 24 hours. Attorney Big Al, Title Sponsor for 2023 Since its inception, anywhere hip-hop went, activism was never far behind. 103.5 The Beat’s host, Papa Keith, upholds this… Continue reading 103.5 The Beat Radio Personality, Papa Keith To Host 24-Hour Cease Fire and People Matter Fest
Flo Rida To Launch Energy Drink Through New Venture, JettSet1 to Compete Against the Energy Drink Company That Awarded Him $83M
Flo Rida To Launch Energy Drink Through New Venture, JettSet1 to Compete Against the Energy Drink Company That Awarded Him $83M Flo Rida was a paid sponsor with Celsius Energy Drinks until he sued the energy drink company for not honoring the terms of the contract he signed. Earlier this year, he was awarded $82.6… Continue reading Flo Rida To Launch Energy Drink Through New Venture, JettSet1 to Compete Against the Energy Drink Company That Awarded Him $83M
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is Interested in Purchasing a Majority Stake in BET
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is Interested in Purchasing a Majority Stake in BET With the recent reporting of Paramount possibly fielding offers to buy a majority stake in BET Networks, Tyler Perry‘s name emerged as a potential buyer. After gaining the interest of other Black executives (Byron Allen and Group Black), another Black power player has… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is Interested in Purchasing a Majority Stake in BET
Shaquille O’Neal Reportedly in Hiding to Avoid Being Served Papers in Lawsuit Against Failed Cryptocurrency Company, FTX
Shaquille O’Neal Reportedly in Hiding to Avoid Being Served Papers in Lawsuit Against Failed Cryptocurrency Company, FTX Last November, FTX, according to CNN, the second largest player in the crypto space behind Binance, filed for bankruptcy, crippling the cryptocurrency landscape. TNT announcer and NBA Hall of Famer, Shaquille O’Neal was named in a lawsuit in… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Reportedly in Hiding to Avoid Being Served Papers in Lawsuit Against Failed Cryptocurrency Company, FTX
India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’
India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’ Last year, in a protest against Spotify, recording artist India.arie removed her music from the streaming platform in part because the company had paid actor turned podcaster Joe Rogan $200 million. More than that, it was also to protest the rate… Continue reading India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’
Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer Are the Kings of BBQ in New Series Forthcoming on A&E
Cedric the Entertainer goes from Kings of Comedy to Kings of BBQ and he is bringing fellow comedian Anthony Anderson with him. This week, A&E Network has announced that a new series starring Cedric and Anderson will be taking place on their network. The working title of the series is Kings of BBQ and it… Continue reading Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer Are the Kings of BBQ in New Series Forthcoming on A&E
Ruff Ryders Planning DMX Tribute in New York City On Anniversary Of his Death
Ruff Ryders Planning DMX Celebration in New York City On Anniversary Of his Death A month from today April 9, will be the two-year anniversary of Mount Vernon, NY-bred DMX’s passing. To celebrate his life, his management company, Ruff Ryders has announced a tribute to the rapper. An Instagram post from Ruff Ryders revealed plans… Continue reading Ruff Ryders Planning DMX Tribute in New York City On Anniversary Of his Death
Creed’s Tessa Thompson Reveals That She and Michael B. Jordan Went to Couples Therapy as Bianca and Adonis
In an exclusive interview with Refinery 29, Tessa Thompson reveals that she and the star and director of Creed III, Michael B. Jordan had attended couples therapy together in preparation for the movie. Thompson has been playing the love interest to Jordan in the Creed series. Bianca (Thompson) and Adonis are now married with a… Continue reading Creed’s Tessa Thompson Reveals That She and Michael B. Jordan Went to Couples Therapy as Bianca and Adonis
Tyler Perry May be in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in BET From Paramount
Tyler Perry May be in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in BET From Paramount There may be a deal brewing to sell a majority stake in Black Entertainment Television. According to The Hollywood Reporter, there is a possibility that the parent company of BET Networks, Paramount may consider selling a majority stake in the company.… Continue reading Tyler Perry May be in Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in BET From Paramount
De La Soul’s Entire Catalog is Available on All Streaming Services and Digital Retailers
DE LA SOUL’S ENTIRE BACK CATALOG IS NOW AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS Debut album, ‘3 Feet High and Rising,’ was released March 3, 1989, 34 years ago today. NEW YORK, NY (March 3, 2023) – Legendary hip-hop group De La Soul today announce their entire back catalog is available on all major streaming… Continue reading De La Soul’s Entire Catalog is Available on All Streaming Services and Digital Retailers
Juvenile Debuts New Flavored Beer, Juvie Juice
Juvenile Debuts New Flavored Beer, Juvie Juice Ha! New Orleans recording artist, Juvenile had to Back That Azz Up and collaborate with Urban South Brewery to introduce a new beer. According to WGNO, Terius Gray, who we know as Juvenile has partnered with a local brewery to release a new beer that they call, Juvie… Continue reading Juvenile Debuts New Flavored Beer, Juvie Juice