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OMG! Rapper Lil Baby Just Graduated From Harvard? His Family’s Reactions Are Priceless
Congrats are in order for Atlanta rapper Lil Baby who just graduated from college… but not any ol’ college. Lil Baby, who’s real name is Dominique Armani Jones, is officially a Harvard Universit...
All the Black Legends We Lost in 2024
We often mourn the deaths of celebrities we love as if they’re our own loved ones. But the collective mourning is always more pronounced when dealing with the death of a larger-than-life figure who ea...
After Fighting Diddy’s Sons, Ray J Takes Diddy’s Side and Says this About the ’Freak Offs…
Ray J has been talkative this year, speaking on a slew of celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Kim Kardashian, his sister, Brandy, and most notably, Sean “Diddy” Combs. Read more…
How This Georgia Amazon Delivery Driver’s Route Turned Into an Alleged Murder
A Georgia family is grieving after what police say is an Amazon delivery route gone all wrong. Read more…
British Press is Whitewashing Cynthia Erivo From Their ‘Wicked’ Coverage, and Black Twitter is Heated
In case you missed it, “Wicked,” the upcoming “The Wizard of Oz” prequel film and adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical of the same name, is hitting theaters this week. The film stars Cynthia Eri...
These Black Celebrity Recipes Will Give Your Holiday Menu Some Flavor
The holidays are right around the corner, and if cooking isn’t your ministry, you might be a little stressed out. If you plan on hosting guests between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day and you need a l...
The 5 Wildest Revelations From Jaleel White’s New Memoir, ‘Growing Up Urkel’
The treatment of child stars has been a hot topic lately. One of TV’s most famous child stars, Jaleel White, is shedding light on the details of his experience in his new memoir, “Growing Up Urkel.” R...
