Source: Instagram @Biglatto

In a groundbreaking moment for female rap artists worldwide, rising star Latto has achieved yet another monumental milestone. The Atlanta-based rapper, known for her fierce and empowering lyricism, recently collaborated with Jung Kook, one of the members of the global sensation BTS, on a song titled “Seven.” The track has become an instant hit, surpassing Spotify’s global record as the highest-streamed song by a female rapper. This article delves into Latto’s musical journey, her noteworthy collaborations with industry heavyweights like Cardi B, and her accolades in the music industry.

Breakthrough Collaboration and Chart-Topping Success:

“Seven” showcases Latto’s versatility and talent as she combines her unique rap style with Jung Kook’s melodic vocals. Released to much anticipation, the song has skyrocketed to the top of Spotify’s global charts, making history as the highest-streamed song by a female rapper. This unprecedented accomplishment demonstrates the artist’s growing popularity and signals a shift towards increased recognition for female rap artists.

BTS’s Jung Kook & Latto (Instagram)

Latto’s Rise to Stardom:

Latto initially gained prominence under the moniker Mulatto, with her appearance on Lifetime’s hit reality show, “The Rap Game.” Her standout performances on the show earned her recognition as a rising star in the rap industry. Later, through a rebranding effort, she changed her stage name to Latto, asserting her individuality and cementing her identity as a force to be reckoned with.

Notable Collaborations and Musical Success:

Latto’s collaboration with Jung Kook on “Seven” is just one of many successful partnerships in her career. Earlier, she joined forces with rapper Cardi B, who recognized her talents and featured her on the chart-topping track “WAP.” The track became an instant hit and received critical acclaim, catapulting Latto into the mainstream music scene.

Furthermore, Latto’s solo work has won her numerous accolades and awards. Her debut album, “Queen of Da Souf,” released in 2020, showcased her lyrical prowess and gained immense acclaim. The album featured clever wordplay, powerful messages, and an undeniable energy that resonated with listeners worldwide.

Recognition and Praise:

Renowned journalist Dennis Byron, known for his keen insight into the music industry, recently compiled a list of the top four female rappers of the past 15 years. Latto found herself in excellent company, as Byron’s list also included Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Megan Thee Stallion. This ranking has further solidified her status as a rising star and a promising force in the rap genre.

Latto’s collaboration with Jung Kook on “Seven” has not only shattered Spotify’s global record but also proven her immense talent and relevance in the music industry. With previous successful collaborations with Cardi B and a debut album under her belt, Latto has established herself as one of the most promising female rap artists of her generation. “Seven” debuts at #1 on the global Spotify chart with 15.995 million streams, breaking the record for biggest opening day for a collaboration in the platform’s chart history.

As she continues to break barriers, garner accolades, and top the charts, it is clear that Latto’s trajectory is one of success and influence. With her empowering lyrics, captivating stage presence, and ability to collaborate with industry giants, she is spearheading the global rise of female rap and solidifying her place in music history. The world eagerly awaits her next move, as she carves out her own unique lane in hip-hop.

Femme It Forward, the revolutionary female-led music and entertainment company empowering creative and accomplished female visionaries, hosted its inaugural Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Friday, November 11, 2022. Convening a host of notables, artists, influencers, executives, and tastemakers, the star-studded red-carpet event celebrated women in entertainment who empower, uplift, and inspire. 

The Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala featured several buzzworthy moments and highlights. The evening began with an elegant sit-down dinner followed by the awards presentation ceremony recognizing an illustrious group of women representing all facets of culture and making the most significant impact in their respective fields. Latto was honored with The Big Femme Energy Awardwhich celebrates a woman making a tremendous impact in music for the current generation. Presenting the award was performer, songwriter, and artist Sevyn Streeter.

The inaugural class of special awards recipients include: RIAA-certified Platinum, Atlanta Rapper Latto; actress, social media personality, and entrepreneur Tabitha Brown; multi-platinum songwriter and artist Jozzy; R&B singer-songwriter Muni Long; mother of rapper Lil Baby, Lashawn Jones; renowned singer-songwriter Victoria Monet and powerhouse couple Ciara and Russell Wilson. Femme It Forward also honored a host of women executives and business leaders who have made an invaluable impact as mentors of the organization’s mentorship program, Next Gem Femme. 

1:30pm EST – Pop singer Justin Bieber is scheduled to perform at the services as well as other notables.

The hip hop community is mourning the loss of rapper Takeoff who was 1/3 member of the chart-topping rap group Migos that is affectionately known to his family as Kirsnick Khari Ball, a resident of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Takeoff was a victim of a stray bullet according to police sources that occurred in Houston, Texas while at a private birthday celebration.

An argument ensued involving his uncle Quavo who is also a member of the rap trio that resulted in gunfire which ended Takeoff’s life. According to a autopsy report, the slain rapper was struck in the head and the torso where he died at the scene of the shooting. Houston Police has yet to make an arrest. Reports earlier surfaced online that an alleged individual who was believed to have been involved in the rapper’s death was also killed days later which ultimately was proven to be false.

Funeral arrangements for Migos founding member Takeoff were announced on Tuesday. The rapper, whose real name is Kirsnick Khari Ball, was shot and killed in Houston on Nov. 1. 

His family will host a special “Celebration of Life” this Friday, November 11, at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena at 12:00 p.m. Official details follow in part below:

Free tickets are available only to Georgia residents starting today, Tuesday, November 8th at 2 p.m. via Ticketmaster. Fans can secure a maximum of two (2) tickets.Tickets are non-transferrable, and parties must enter the venue together. All guests are strongly encouraged to arrive early with doors opening at 11 a.m. State Farm Arena will offer free parking for ticketed guests in the Ruby Lot (100 Baker Street Extension, Atlanta, GA, 30303) until the lot is full. This is a limited-capacity event, and it is recommended that fans who do not secure tickets to not come downtown.

The public memorial will follow a strict no photo and no video policy. All devices will be checked with Yondr bags prior to entering the arena. Media will not be allowed entry to cover the event. Images from the event will be provided following the conclusion.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers or gifts that donations should be made to The Rocket Foundation which was recently established to support programs which are saving lives through proven, community-based solutions to prevent gun violence.

Donations can be made at: www.rocket-foundation.org

No gifts or items will be permitted to be left at or near the venue.

For more information, please visit: statefarmarena.com/TakeoffCelebrationOfLife. 

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Date/Time: Friday, November 11th, 12:00 p.m. (Doors open at 11 a.m.)

Location: State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303

Tickets: Fans can secure a maximum of two (2) tickets at Ticketmaster. Tickets are non-transferrable, and parties must enter the venue together. All guests are strongly encouraged to arrive early. This is a limited-capacity event, and it is recommended that fans who do not secure tickets to not come downtown.

Source: Variety/TMZ

The wait is finally over with the release of Summer Walker’s “No Love” extended version featuring recording artists Sza and Cardi B . where the rap princess actually sings on the track. When the clock struck midnight fans of the artists began tweeting the song and praising all involved for not disappointing. Each artist brought their own melody which makes the song even better and the juxtapositioning of Summer and SZA in the music video was an extra added treat.

Summer Walker, SZA, & Cardi B – No Love (Extended Version) Listen: https://SummerWalker.lnk.to/NoLoveExt… Spotify: https://SummerWalker.lnk.to/NoLoveExt… Apple Music: https://SummerWalker.lnk.to/NoLoveExt… Amazon: https://SummerWalker.lnk.to/NoLoveExt… ‘Still Over It’ Out Now: Listen: https://SummerWalker.lnk.to/StillOverIt Spotify: https://SummerWalker.lnk.to/StillOver… Apple Music: https://SummerWalker.lnk.to/StillOver… Amazon: https://SummerWalker.lnk.to/StillOver… Connect: http://instagram.com/SummerWalker https://facebook.com/SummerWalkerOffi… http://twitter.com/IAMSUMMERWALKER http://instagram.com/sza http://facebook.com/sza http://twitter.com/sza http://instagram.com/f/iamcardib http://facebook.com/IAmCardiB http://twitter.com/IAmCardiB #SummerWalker #SZA #CardiB #NoLoveExtended

A Federal judge in Atlanta has completely shut down blogger Tasha K’s frivolous counter lawsuit against rap mega star Cardi B. in a blistering ruling that will likely cost the blogger millions of dollars in legal fees she will have to pay Cardi just based on the bogus filing. The suit stems from Cardi B filing a defamation against the blogger and another woman named Starmarie Jones who made false claims that the famous rapper had an STD which was false.

The court ruled in favor of the rapper, saying the blogger, Latasha K, couldn’t prove Cardi was connected to the assault and emotional distress she claims to have suffered back in 2019.

In docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge said Latasha “failed to produce any evidence that [Cardi] herself threatened [Latasha] or made her believe that she was going to harm her.”

The judge continued, “Instead, [Latasha] has only made allegations that others who may be associated with [Cardi] made these threats … and has failed to demonstrate here that the threats … were directed by [Cardi]” or committed by anyone working for her.

The federal judge ripped Tasha K., lawyers for handling the filings in a unprofessional manner and stated that he may look into reporting her attorneys to the Georgia bar association for the way they have been handling the case which should have been a red flag for Tasha K. to get a new legal team or abandon her efforts all together; those options are no longer on the table for her now.

When Latasha Kebe filed her countersuit back in 2019, Cardi’s legal team put out the following statement:

“Tasha K’s counterclaims are completely frivolous and have no merit. Tasha K clearly seems to think that this lawsuit and the courts are her social media channel where she thinks that she can say anything she wants, without regard for the truth, harassing Cardi and her friends to try to gain readers to her blogs at the expense of Cardi. This is failing–Tasha’s owns words in interviews and documents show that her claims are completely false.  Cardi fully expects that Tasha K’s claims will be dismissed, and that at the end of this case, Cardi will be victorious and Tasha K will be held accountable for the blatantly false things she has said, written and posted, about Cardi, that Tasha K knew were false.”

Clearly Cardi’s legal team was spot on with this one.

According to our sources closely connected to the case, Cardi B. fully intends to take her case to a jury trial in hopes of making the pay dearly for the pain and suffering she has received because of the lies that were told against her and her family.

At our estimation, Latasha Kebe and company may owe Cardi B over $250,000.00 in legal fees alone just for fighting the frivolous lawsuit which will likely go into the millions if Cardi prevails in her suit.

This is a developing story.

Cardi B is being sued once again for the artwork on her Gangsta B*tch Music Vol. 1 mixtape.

On Thursday, the U.S. District Court Judge Cormac Carney rejected Cardi’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The artwork allegedly violates a man named Kevin Brophy Jr.’s right of publicity and portrays him in a false light. The man on the artwork can be seen with his head in between Cardi’s legs.

The judge ruled that Brophy has a plausible claim for using his likeliness without consent, as most people recognize the Plaintiff by his tiger snake tattoo, which is the same artwork shown on the cover.

“Defendants argue that Plaintiff’s claim fails because he fails to allege that his face was visible or his name was used,” Carney wrote in the order. “Defendants, however, cite no authority for the proposition that a commercial misappropriation claim requires the use of the plaintiff’s face or name. Plaintiff here alleges that his tattoo is part of his likeness because it is unique and distinctive.”

Cardi responded, stating that this lawsuit is disruptive to her life since she is busy with other priorities.

“I’m really upset because I really have to be with my kid. All because of some bullsh*t trying to get money and then $5,000,000,” she stated in her deposition.  “Are you f**king kidding me? That mixtape didn’t even make, not even a million dollars. I got real lawsuits with real sh*t, and I got to deal with this bullsh*t. This is four hours long taking away from my time, my job, my motherhood.”

See the artwork for Cardi’s mixtape below.

In a desperate attempt to gain sympathy from the court, Tasha K’s pro-bona legal team filed a amended complaint against platinum selling recording artist Cardi B. The blogger alleges that she fears for her life due to the fact the rapper decided not to be silence about how Tasha K has been using her name for clout. This legal battle has stemmed from false claims Latasha Kebe aka Tasha K made about the rapper on a YouTube video where she alleges the rapper had an infectious disease which was proven to be false according to our sources.

Miley Cyrus faced criticism on Twitter for videos she posted of her twerking to Megan thee Stallion’s Simon Says.

The 26-year-old performed at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, where she famously twerked on Robin Thicke. Many were shocked at her drastic attempt to distance herself from her Hannah Montana persona.

Cyrus posted the twerking videos on Thursday as a way to join the hot girl movement. She can be seen in her at-home workout studio, with the camera set up to record her reflection in the mirror. Megan even quoted the tweet, captioning it “Hot girl Miley ????.” However, the Wrecking Ball singer was quick to face backlash from many people on the internet. One user stated “Love miley but that sh*ts about as jiggly as a brick,” while another user said “watching miley cyrus trying to twerk is painful.”

One user even compared her twerking to Zoey dancing against the cashews in The Proud Family Movie. However, some users did come to her defense, saying that she was just having fun and that she has improved from her past twerking performances.

The singer quickly jumped to her own defense on Instagram after a user commented on whether or not she was good at twerking. Cyrus replied, “Literally doesn’t matter! Dancing health benefits: improved condition of your heart and lungs. increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness. increased aerobic fitness. improved muscle tone and strength. stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis. better coordination, agility and flexibility. YASS PLEASE.”

#HotGirlSummer pic.twitter.com/BbZmbIvTUz

— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 18, 2019

Hot girl Miley https://t.co/lD1CvlKlEB

— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) July 18, 2019

Seeing Miley Cyrus dance to Megan Thee Stallion’s music made me feel uncomfortable

— fangtasia (@KhaleesiYG) July 18, 2019

Shorty still cant twerk smh she been tryin for years

— kapo (@thekapovibe) July 18, 2019

Reporting by Dennis Byron & Gabrielle Tate

Singer R. Kelly is in a Chicago federal court for his first bond hearing stemming from last week’s arrest of sex-trafficking and obstruction of justice.

Prosecutors made it clear this afternoon that they oppose any bond for the singer claiming he’s a threat to the community, especially to minors.

“This risk of obstruction is real. This risk is ongoing. This risk is heightened by the defendant’s fame and power,” one assistant U.S. attorney told the judge, Harry Leinenweber. The singer “has a unique ability to influence and intimidate witnesses and victims, and that continues to this day.”

If found guilty, Kelly, 52, could receive a minimum of 15 years behind bars and a maximum sentence of 195 years in prison based on the Chicago charges alone. He has been incarcerated in Chicago’s Metropolitan Correctional Center since agents arrested him near his home in Trump Tower early Thursday evening.

Prosecutors argued Tuesday that home confinement and electronic monitoring would not be sufficient, given the charges against the singer.

“The defendant can entice girls to his own doorstep, he doesn’t have to leave his home to do that,” one told the judge.

Both Joycelyn Savage and Azriel Clary were seen leaving the courtroom in good spirits along with their attorney Gloria Schmidt.

This is a developing story.

Source: TMZ/AP/Hip Hop Enquirer

When all else fails clout chase off a famous celebrity which seems to be the case with blogger Latasha Kebe aka Tasha K. In an amended court-filing by the troubled blogger, she alleges that Cardi B assaulted her even though the two have never met. As comical as the claim sounds, Tasha K. believes in her mind that anyone who opposes her cyber-bullying is a threat to her.

Cardi sued Latasha Kebe and Starmarie Jones earlier this year after the blogger accused her of being “a drug abusing prostitute with an STD”, according to TMZ. Tasha followed by countersuing the rapper for slander, however she is now claiming that Cardi B caused harm to her unborn child.

Latasha claims that the Money rapper and her former roommate, Skeemo, made threats against her, which included violent messages on social media. Additionally, she says Cardi B told gang members to “handle her” which she took as a threat. As a result, Tasha K, who allegedly was in the first trimester of her “high-risk pregnancy” at the time, was put on mandatory bedrest by her doctors, according to TMZ.

She is now claiming that her unborn child has been affected. It is interesting that the blogger lady would have the audacity to make such a claim when she in fact was the one taunting and harassing the rapper via her social platforms with defamatory claims herself.

However, documents state that Cardi B and Latasha were not even in the same room when she and Skeemo allegedly shared “violent” messages about her on the internet. Latasha claims that her fear drove her to call the FBI, but says the agency only suggested she move if she felt so threatened.

Our sources stated that the blogger and her family actually moved earlier because of an unrelated issue and believes the blogger lady is only making these claims now to “trend the internet.” In a previous filing by Cardi B’s legal team, they referred a video Tasha K released with her and video blogger Lovely T, (watch video at the 4:52:00 mark here)where Tasha K is overheard saying that she knew that the claims Starmarie made about Cardi were probably lies but she did it because she wanted to trend the internet (making a video go viral) to gain more views, subscribers, and monetary gain for the story. Cardi’s team believe this is just further proof that the blogger’s counter-suit will be dismissed.

Cardi’s team released an official statement:

“Tasha K’s counterclaims are completely frivolous and have no merit. Tasha K clearly seems to think that this lawsuit and the courts are her social media channel where she thinks that she can say anything she wants, without regard for the truth, harassing Cardi and her friends to try to gain readers to her blogs at the expense of Cardi. This is failing–Tasha’s owns words in interviews and documents show that her claims are completely false.  Cardi fully expects that Tasha K’s claims will be dismissed, and that at the end of this case, Cardi will be victorious and Tasha K will be held accountable for the blatantly false things she has said, written and posted, about Cardi, that Tasha K knew were false.”

As far as Kebe’s claim of fear or threats she alleges were made by gang members, Cardi’s team contends that Kebe herself has gang affiliations. It is a known fact that Kebe has directed a former notorious blood gang-member Yovani Broadus aka Jovi Beauty to harass a member of the media.

Latasha Kebe has also been accused of cyberbullying book author Alana Brown.

This is a developing story.

Singer Justin Bieber defended his manager, Scooter Braun, after artist Taylor Swift expressed her anger over Braun acquiring the rights to her master recordings.

Braun recently took over Big Machine Label Group, causing the Blank Space singer to make a lengthy post about how heartbroken she was. Additionally, Swift took to Tumblr saying “Scooter has stripped me of my life’s work, that I wasn’t given an opportunity to buy. Essentially, my musical legacy is about to lie in the hands of someone who tried to dismantle it.”

Swift has also made claims that Braun has recruited Bieber and rapper Kanye West to bully her over the years, as West notoriously interrupted her speech at the 2009 Video Music Awards and in 2016, Bieber posted a screenshot on instagram of him, Braun and West with the caption “Taylor Swift what up.”

Swift’s dispute with West continued as the lyrics “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex. Why? I made that bitch famous” appeared in his song Famous. Both Kanye and Kim Kardashian West have repeatedly made claims that Swift approved over the lyric, however, the pop singer denied these allegation, causing Kim to leak a video of a phone call between West and Swift with her approving the line.

After Swift’s public disapproval of Braun’s newly found ownership, Bieber made a lengthy instagram post defending his manager and stating that both him and Braun have no problems with Swift. However, in the post, Bieber did ask what Swift aimed to gain from going public, even going so far as to write “What were you trying to accomplish with that blog post? Seems to me like it was to get sympathy.”

However, the singer has apparently made claims that he will no longer publicly comment on the dispute, according to the Hot New Hip-Hop website.

The New Orleans songwriters landed a multi-platinum award on Cardi B “Invasion Of Privacy”, a gold award for Bickenhead, a platinum award for City Girls “Twerk” featuring Cardi B, and a gold award for Lil Duval “Smile (Living My Best Life)”.

Devious and his team speak Nipsey Hussle, Cardi B, City Girls, the influence of New Orleans bounce music, and more. Special acknowledgement goes out to The Marathon Clothing Store, Bruce the groundskeeper, the city of Los Angeles, Cici Monet, Eric Peterson, Shane Byrd, Mellow Fellow, ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards, The BET Awards, Prince The Mogul, Joelle James, DTLA, Argyle Hollywood, Novo, Seven Club, Ciroc, Crenshaw, Slauson, Fatburger, BET Experience 2019, the city of New Orleans, and all others who assisted on this project.

THE 2019 CATEGORIES INCLUDE “ISSA WAVE”, “LMAO!”, “STAN LOVE”, “SOCIAL HUSTLE” AND “BEST CELEB FOLLOW”.  NOMINEES INCLUDE @THEBSIMONE2, @BLAMEITONKWAY, @SNOOPDOGG, @THESHIGGYSHOW, @IAMZOIE, @IAMCARDIB, @CHICKLET.HF, @ELLAMAI, @CITYGIRLS, @JAYVERSACE, @QUEENNAIJA, @WILLSMITH, @PLIES, @HAHADAVIS, @KINGJAMES AND MANY MORE.

“THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” WILL AIR LIVE FROM ATLANTA, GA

VOTING IS NOW OPEN AT BET.COM/BETSOCIALAWARDS

NEW YORK – January 17, 2019 – Returning for the second consecutive year, “THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” will celebrate the best viral social media moments over the past year,across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and more.  This LIVE one-hour event will feature Social Media stars, celebrities, social-inspired performances, unexpected award moments, and tons of surprises. Keeping with BET’s tradition of celebrating the best in entertainment, the network will once again host an electrifying night of television that is bound to have social media buzzing.  “THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” airs LIVE Sunday, March 3rd at 8 p.m. ET/PT from Atlanta, GA.

Voting will happen across five categories: “Issa Wave”, “LMAO!”, “Social Hustle”, “Stan Love”, and “Best Celeb Follow”.  The 2019 nominees include Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Cardi B, LeBron James, Queen Naija, JayVersace, BlameitonKway, LalaMilan, TheShiggyShow and many more.  Round One of voting will select the five finalists in each category.  Voting starts today.

Additionally, the show will honor a social activist who uses social media as a tool to keep us informed, mobilized and hopeful for change with the “Social Movement” award; and the “Social Verified” award, which will honor an individual(s) who continuously elevates the social media landscape.

For updates and more information about “THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS”, please visit BET.com/BETSocialAwards.  Join the conversation on social media by logging on to our social media platforms using the hashtag: #BETSocialAwards.

“THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” is a BET Production, with Mike Epps and Kyra Robinson serving as Executive Producers.

See below for the complete list of “THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” 2019 Official Nominees:

ISSA WAVE

“Issa Wave” highlights newer music artists who have made some of the biggest waves in music over the past year via social media, word-of mouth, or by bubbling via streaming sites and underground radio shows.

1. @YELLABEEZY214
2. @ELLAMAI
3. @LILBABY_1
4. @GUNNA
5. @QUEENNAIJA
6. @IAMDANILEIGH
7. @C.SYRESMITH
8. @CITYGIRLS
9. @HERMUSICOFFICIAL
10. @JACQUEES

LMAO!

This category highlights some of the funniest, most innovative, and popular social media comedians of the year. From skits, to roasting, to all out transformation into characters we love, these entertainers have expanded the landscape of comedy.

1. @THEBSIMONE2
2. @IAMZOIE
3. @KEVONSTAGE
4. @THECHRISTISHOW
5. @IAMCAREYBOY
6. @THATGIRLJAYCOLE
7. @YESIMPRETTYVEE
8. @HAHADAVIS
9. @CHICKLET.HF
10. @JUHAHNJONES

SOCIAL HUSTLE

“Social Hustle” highlights individuals that have taken their social media savvy and flipped it into big success. Proving that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.

1. @THEALIYAJANELL
2. @SUPA_CENT
3. @TOKYOSTYLEZ
4. @PREMADONNA87
5. @LALAMILAN
6. @BLAMEITONKWAY
7. @JACKIEAINA
8. @THEPATRICIABRIGHT
9. @JAYVERSACE
10. @THESHIGGYSHOW
11.  @HIPHOPENQUIRER (shameless plug)

STAN LOVE

Oh they fan FANS! The “Stan Love” category salutes the die-hard fan clubs that ride with their favorite celebrity through thick and thin. These celebrities have true STAN LOVE.

1. BEYHIVE (BEYONCÉ)
2. BARBZ (NICKI MINAJ)
3. BARDIGANG (CARDI B)
4. RIHANNA NAVY (RIHANNA)
5. TEAMBREEZY (CHRIS BROWN)
6. TEAMDRIZZY (DRAKE)
7. LAMBS (MARIAH CAREY)
8. CICI ARMY (CIARA)
9. FUTUREHIVE (FUTURE)

BEST CELEB FOLLOW

Living their best lives and inviting us to experience it with a front row seat; these celebrities leave the big screen to hang out with us on our social screens. They inspire us, they make us laugh, and even sip tea with us as social media drama unfolds…even if they’re the ones in the middle of it.

1. KEVIN HART (@kevinhart4real)
2. SNOOP DOGG (@snoopdogg)
3. DIDDY (@diddy)
4. SERENA WILLIAMS (@serenawilliams)
5. CARDI B (@iamcardib)
6. NICKI MINAJ (@nickiminaj)
7. WILL SMITH (@willsmith)
8. PLIES (@plies)
9. LEBRON JAMES (@kingjames)
10. LIL DUVAL (@lilduval)
11. AMANDA SEALES (@amandaseales)
12. KEKE PALMER (@keke)
13. JADA PINKETT SMITH (@jadapinkettsmith)

“THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” RETURNS  LIVE SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2019 AT 8 P.M./ 5 P.M. ET/PT

R. Kelly’s newest manager is being investigated by Georgia police because of alleged harassing calls being made to Timothy Savage who is the father the of Joycelyn Savage who is currently staying with the Grammy winning singer. The Blast.com is reporting the following:

R. Kelly’s manager Don Russell is reportedly being investigated by the authorities after being accused of threatening alleged victim Joycelyn Savage’s parents, who participated in the Lifetime series Surviving R. Kelly.

Timothy Savage called the cops to his Georgia residence just before 6 a.m. on Jan. 3 after he says he received threats from a man claiming to be Russell, according to a police report obtained by The Blast. Prior to Surviving R. Kelly, Joycelyn’s name came up in relation to claims that she was in a sex cult run by Kelly and she had been brainwashed (claims that she has denied).

Timothy told investigators that they were involved in the docu-series and that Russell sent texts on the day it premiered, stating that “it would be best for him and his family if the documentary does not air.” The cop who took the report also says that a call was made while they were present, and that they heard the caller say that the info the parents were providing Lifetime with was false, and if it ran they’d be forced to disprove the parents’ testimony. The caller further stated that this would destroy Timothy’s “reputation, business, and family” because it would out him as a liar.

Does this sound like harassment or was the manager just doing his job?

The entertainment community is mourning the loss of former model and actress Kim Porter who died today at the age of 47. Police responded to her Toluca Lake home today at approximately 11:38 a.m. and according to a 911 audio, the mother of four had went into cardiac arrest and wasn’t able to be revived by paramedics. She and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs dated for over 10 years and the two have three children together. She is survived by her twin daughters Jessie James and D’Lila Star, son Christian and son Quincy, whose father is singer/Producer Al B. Sure.

We spoke exclusively with L.A.P.D. public information officer Jeff Lee who stated that homicide detectives is at her residence right now located at 10300 Woodridge to ascertain if there was any foul play involved.

The following celebrities have given their condolences as well:

 

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R.I.P to Kim Porter, I send my condolences to her friends and family. She was loved and will be missed dearly. I know puff is hit right now he loved her for real, soul mate type shit. Chin up puff, Positive vibes only.

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So sad to hear about #KimPorter. Rest In Peace @ladykp

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@ladykp I don’t even know what to say. Anytime you were in a room it was lit up. Your energy was always on 100. I saw you, hugged you .. just last week. You didn’t even look like you were battling anything. May god watch over your children and loved ones. Heaven has definitely gained an angel. Rest In Peace.

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First, let me start off by saying Black Trump supporters are free thinkers eager to take a risk that may land them in a better place in life and that is beyond admirable and brave. Everyone should be allowed to choose their walk in life. and I too am a Black Trump supporter.

Now let\s get to the matter at hand. I cried a few times today before I finally got so fed up and contacted my boss to express how upset and disrespected I feel by Republicans and TPUSA.  By the grace of God I have not lost my invite to the barbeque or my many logins to urban media magazines. Thank the lord so I can tell you all the real tea that Conservative media is ignoring and must be addressed.

Charlie Kirk, the “President and CEO” of TPUSA.org is a 24-year-old white man from Chicago Illinois who MAGA has foolishly positioned with so much power that he and his supporters actually believe he impacts black people like MLK did.

I am so furious at this pickle juice and ham sandwich BS I can barely see straight Have these people lost their minds? The black community is a very complex community and one thing  WE do not do is hold national awards or ceremonies and exclude people we don’t like. Yes, the BET Awards invites all the black leaders and seats them accordingly but the CEO at BET knows dividing the black community will kill award show season. They need all the famous celebs who were popping on the charts to attend so their fans will not be disappointed. It is the FANS of these celebs aka BLACK LEADERS that spend the money to keep BET a network. TPUSA is stupid and needs to hire a PUBLICIST or they will fold into themselves in the next few weeks. I promise when I start writing Ithe gloves are off. Just ask Kim Kardashian. Bless her heart.

Well when you don’t actually give a F about the black community you don’t take the time to learn how we operate in our community and what is considered appropriate or not. When someone drags Beyonce or Janet Jackson black twitter will drag them to hell and back again for a retweet. When you paint yourself as an org that is causing some imaginary black exit from the “Democrat Plantation”…. but you have not taken the time to actually study the leaders in that community you break the number 1 rule… Trumpers go hard for Trump. Black people go hard for people we view as black leaders and when you do not acknowledge our leaders you shut your own door TPUSA. TPUSA destroyed their “open to all” image when they invited (baited) a bunch of black people with no resumes or press/red carpet accolades to an event meant to celebrate BLACK LEADERS. You cannot exclude black leaders in a black leader summit and expect all blacks to feel like you aren’t on some BS , It is great for the kids but the actual outcome looks like blatant cult-like non inclusiveness and since the black community is big on having our own so we don’t get excluded seeing an event where we saw not a single face we recognize was the end of buying that lie.

First of all, it is very easy to reach out to prominent blacks in the community to help your event not appear to be using people who really just want to be on the scene and view a meeting at the white house as a “golden ticket” I do not care about being on the scene anymore. I do care about the black community though because I happen to be black and I get so sick and tired of getting my hopes up that we may be experiencing an awakening and new unity but then BAM it’s just another publicity stunt. I need the world to change I need Dems and Republicans to understand that I have been emotionally affected by all of the racial tension in America. I have been stalked. I have had 2 men show up at my house. I have been called Niggers and coons. I have been threatened to be killed and raped for standing with MAGA and to sit here and watch TPUSA disrespect what I and other actual BLACK LEADERS are trying and willing to do with our platforms and putting our lives on the line to be treated as if our presence has no value and can be overruled by a 24yr old white kid, will not be tolerated ever. I have not gone through all of this to be alienated by a 24yr old kid who doesn’t know shit about my life, my struggles or what it has taken to get out of bed for the last 4yrs after I lost my entire family.  I saw maga as my new family I still have hope but they do not hear me on Twitter they treat me like I am just some random acct hating instead of a BLACK LEADER who is valid and has valid concerns

When people treat you like you have no power show them your power with google search engines and put it in a headline before Midterms so people will get the hint,  Do not “David Hogg” black trump supporters with a 24yr old kid who knows nothing about the black community or our leaders, our media personalities, or anyone in the black community.

It is so unwise to piss off a black publicist if you want to have access to platforms that blacks actually look at because the majority of us do not even know who Charlie Kirk is. Kanye West said Candace Owens name and then he allowed them to show up at TMZ with him and that is the only reason anyone black knows who THE HELL he is. They are using Kanye’s fame. Nobody black has been moved by Charlie Kirk except Candace because he pays her to care. So they basically tricked a bunch of blacks who thought the summit would help them, into buying plane tickets and hotels rooms… no seriously…. LOL the saddest part was seeing so many black Trumper’s asking people to help them get to the TPUSA Black Leaders event. Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk love to throw out the words $100,000 when trying to bait a Democrat for a conversation so they can get more clout but god forbid the young black leaders who are literally being used to make Candace Owens appear as some loving, well-received icon in the black community, cannot financially help these kids, help her, with her BS FREAK SHOW PUBLICity STUNT that I am sure she masturbated too last night

No this was not a historic moment for blacks. they hyped it up like all these celebs were gonna be there, and then they Kicked a HOTEP out. YES, a hotep…. Hoteps supported MAGA before the walkaway movement became a hashtag. The blatant not give a crap about the dynamics in the black community by allowing a white man who is 24years old and on the SPLC website as modern day KKK leader, kicking out a hotep who was loyal before Kanye is a PR CRISIS!!!!. I have no words only rage because let’s face it guys. That kid does not have good intentions for me my son any black person. He removed one of the only famous black men from the event and has convinced MAGA that Hotep said something Anti-Semitic… Well I did look into what was said and Anti-Jewish people are not good people but Hotep was not trashing the Jewish faith and the article that was written about him is by the Daily Beast Will Sommer, who has slandered several of my past clients and thrives on the HIT piece. I am disgusted, Hotep was used for months to make TPUSA look like they had black support and is no longer deemed worthy aka they have no need for his Twitter presence anymore and feel like there would be no backlash from blacks if they treated him like he was a subhuman commodity.

To conclude my rant and denouncing of TPUSA’s Charlie Kirk is to say, when you think you can treat people however you want and you assume your associations deem you worthy of dominating and believing you have black royalty status when you ain’t nothing to me or any other black single mothers, because WE KNOW HE DO NOT CARE ABOUT US FOR REAL and has no self awareness at all.

Charlie KKKirk and Candace Owens, you do need to be massively well-liked by BLACKS to keep up any further delusions that millions of us like you and want anything to do with either of you. Walk the talk. Stop tweeting fake bs, and excluding people and being trashy humans and go actually get to know the black community and make a mark that will last on our hearts. All this pretending is over. You need to really do what you keep claiming you are capable of

I will gladly continue to use black media outlets to warn other blacks that ALL black Trumpers are not buying it and TPUSA are trying to trick everyone instead of actually trying to get to know us Shame on Donald Trump if he  fully grasps that they are not well received by the majority of blacks and still keeps trying to force them on us.  No means no.

Please stop doing that you will force blacks to chose and they will not choose Charlie, when feeling like MAGA may have an evil nazi trying to take over the black community.

Editor’s note:

Remember to vote Democrat in the midterm elections. Let’s take our country back!

The 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards nominations are in, and Drake and Cardi B took the cake this year. Drake is nominated for 11 awards, including MVP and album of the year. Cardi is right behind him on nearly every category. Proving her breakout album to be a caliber of work no one was expecting. Other notable artists on the list are Childish Gambino, who’s nominated for 6 awards, coming in right behind Cardi and Drake. Also, XXXTentacion, who died earlier this year, is up for the best new artist. And Blocboy JB who is also up for the best new artist, and best collab with Drake for “Look Alive.”

The awards ceremony comes back to The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami.

BET will premiere the annual telecast on October 16 at 8 p.m. ET.

The full list of nominations is as follows:

Best Hip Hop Video

Cardi B – “I Like It” f. Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Kendrick Lamar – “Loyalty” f. Rihanna
Migos – “Walk It Talk It” f. Drake

Hot Ticket Performer

Cardi B
Childish Gambino
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Travis Scott

Album of the Year

Cardi B – Invasion of Privacy
Drake – Scorpion
J. Cole – KOD
Migos – Culture II
The Carters – Everything Is Love

Video Director of the Year

Benny Boom
Dave Meyers & The Little Homies
Director X
Eif Rivera
Hiro Murai
Karena Evans

Lyricist of the Year

Childish Gambino
Drake
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Travis Scott

MVP of the Year

Cardi B
Childish Gambino
Drake
J. Cole
Travis Scott

Producer of the Year

Ben Billions
DJ Esco
DJ Mustard
Metro Boomin
Pharrell Williams

Best Collabo, Duo or Group

21 Savage & Offset & Metro Boomin – “Ric Flair Drip”
Blocboy JB – “Look Alive” f. Drake
Cardi B – “I Like It” f. Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Post Malone – “Rockstar” f. 21 Savage
The Carters – “Apeshit”

Single of the Year

“Apesh*t” – Produced by Pharrell (The Carters)
“God’s Plan” – Produced by Cardo, Young Exclusive and Boi-1da (Drake)
“I Like It” – Produced by Craig Kallman, JWhiteDidIt and Tainy (Cardi B Feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin)
“Nice for What” – Produced by Murda Beatz (Drake)
“This Is America” – Produced by Donald Glover & Ludwig Goransson (Childish Gambino)

Best New Hip Hop Artist

Blocboy JB
Juice Wrld
Lil Baby
Rich the Kid
XXXTENTACION

Best Mixtape

BlocBoy JB – Simi
Future – Beast Mode 2
Juicy J – Shut Da F* Up
Lil Wayne – Dedication 6: Reloaded
Zoey Dollaz – Sorry Not Sorry

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse

21 Savage – “Bartier Cardi” (Cardi B feat. 21 Savage)
Cardi B – “Motorsport” (Migos f. Cardi B & Nicki Minaj)
Drake – “Look Alive” (Blocboy JB f. Drake)
Kendrick Lamar – “New Freezer” (Rich the Kid f. Kendrick Lamar)
Nicki Minaj – “Big Bank” (YG f. 2 Chainz, Big Sean & Nicki Minaj)

Impact Track

Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Dej Loaf & Leon Bridges – “Liberated”
Lecrae – “I’ll Find You” f. Tori Kelly
Meek Mill – “Stay Woke” f. Miguel
N.E.R.D – “1,000” f. FUTURE

DJ of the Year

DJ Envy
Calvin Harris
DJ Drama
Khaled
DJ Mustard

Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style)

Cardi B
Migos
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
Travis Scott

Best Hip Hop Online Site/App

ALL HIP HOP
Complex
Hot New Hip Hop
Worldstar
XXL

Hustler of the Year

Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
JAY-Z
Kendrick Lamar
Travis Scott

Black Music Honors takes the time to celebrate artists who’ve molded black culture and music. Namely by inspiring those that come after them. The show wasn’t lacking in any way, especially when it came to astonishing talent.

A captivating performance paying homage to Bobby Brown by Bel Biv DeVoe moved him to tears. Bobby Brown’s speech recalled his childhood and his desire for a better life. He promised that there is more to come for his fans.

Gospel duo BeBe and CeCe Winans were honored with a breathtaking performance. Donnie McClurkin, Kierra Sheard, Jonathan McReynolds, and Tasha Page-Lockhart delivered a performance for the pair worthy of a standing ovation. Then, in their speech the Winans thanked those who have ever prayed for and supported them, and their family.

Rappers Doug E. Fresh, Monie Love, YoYo, and DJ Mell Star brought us all back with their tribute to Whodini. Singers Demetria McKinney, V. Bozeman and Syleena Johnson gave reverence to Faith Evans. Evans noted that she grew up admiring Stephanie, Bobby, and Whodini.

The night went on to honor Dallas Austin, Luther Vandross, and Stephanie Mills. The evening culminated with thanks from the CEO of Central city Productions and producer of BMH, Don Jackson. Stating that the night was unforgettable, and that the show allows them to celebrate the trailblazers of Black music.

Check out some of the pictures from the show below.

Rappers YG and Big Sean are heated after the NFL & EA Sports censored a specific lyric from their hit single “Big Bank” on the Madden NFL 19 soundtrack.

According to videos posted on Twitter, the lyric that was censored says: “you boys all cap, I’m more Colin Kaepernick.” Kaepernick’s name was reported omitted from the song.

“You boys all cap, I'm more Colin Kaepernick”

Wait, did Madden bleep out Kap?

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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 2, 2018

Big Sean took to Twitter to share his disapproval of the power move. “It’s disappointing and appalling @NFL & @EA took @Kaepernick7’s name out of my verse on Big Bank for Madden 19, like it was a curse word,” the rapper wrote. “When he’s not a curse, he’s a gift! Nobody from my team approved any of this.”

YG also showed his disapproval via Instagram  “NFL you owe us an apology.”

It’s disappointing and appalling @NFL & @EA took @Kaepernick7’s name out of my verse on Big Bank for Madden 19, like it was a curse word. When he's not a curse, he's a gift! Nobody from my team approved any of this.

— Sean Don (@BigSean) August 2, 2018

After tons of backlash from fans, EA Sports issued an apology for the edit.

“We made an unfortunate mistake with our Madden NFL soundtrack. Members of our team misunderstood the fact that while we don’t have rights to include Colin Kaepernick in the game, this doesn’t affect soundtracks,” the statement reads. “We messed up, and the edit should never have happened. We will make it right, with an update to Madden NFL 19 on August 6 that will include the reference again. We meant no disrespect, and we apologize to Colin, to YG and Big Sean, to the NFL, to all of their fans and our players for this mistake.”

The controversy surrounding Colin Kaepernick and the NFL has been going on for a while now. We all remember that time in 2016 when the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback took a knee during the national anthem. He has since been blacklisted by any team on the NFL. Kaepernick’s heroic stance has inspired many other players to follow his lead, bringing up a conversation about athletes, politics, and police brutality.

BEYONCÉ PARTNERS WITH GOOGLE.ORG IN ANNOUNCING FOUR MORE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HER HOMECOMING SCHOLARS AWARD PROGRAM FOR 2018-2019 FOLLOWING HER SECOND ELECTRIFYING HEADLINING SHOW AT COACHELLA

Google.org has matched the $100,000 grant Beyoncé announced last week, which will enable four additional HBCUs to receive $25,000 scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. The schools chosen are Texas Southern University, located in Beyoncé’s home city, Houston, Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, the alma mater of her father, Mathew Knowles. Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana and Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. HBCUs are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African-American community.

“Google understands the vital role historically black colleges and universities play in delivering a high quality and culturally responsive education,” states Maab Ibrahim, a Google.org program manager. “In the last several years, Google has launched innovative programs to close the distance between Silicon Valley and HBCUs; we are proud to continue that commitment by matching Beyoncé’s generous donation.”

“Partnering with organizations like Google.org in support of HBCUs is our way of elevating cultural touchstones that paint a clear picture of excellence and opportunity through diverse education,” states Ivy McGregor, Director of Philanthropy and Corporate Relations at Parkwood Entertainment, which houses BeyGOOD. “We challenge other businesses across the country to join us in this commitment to higher education and investment in the future.”

“As a Morehouse graduate myself, I can attest that HBCUs provide both an excellent educational opportunity, as well as a community of support that lasts a lifetime,” says Steve Pamon, President and COO of Parkwood Entertainment, the company serving as the umbrella for Beyoncé’s production and business ventures.  “The lifeblood of that community is an annual pilgrimage to homecoming.  This scholarship program can ensure that more students will enjoy the HBCU experience that continues to enrich my life.”

This year’s spectacular show open featured Stellar Awards alum, Erica Campbell, reuniting with her sister Tina Campbell as the hit gospel duo Mary Mary for the first time in more than six years. The show also included an all-star tribute to the late, great Edwin Hawkins, with his sister Lynette Hawkins accepting the Edwin Hawkins Icon Award in his honor. Also, a standout moment featured the multi-platinum award-winning Snoop Dogg performing material from his new gospel album, “Bible of Love.”

The night included performances by Snoop Dogg, Mary Mary, Kierra Sheard, Tori Kelly, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Anthony Brown, JJ Hairston, Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds, Ricky Dillard, Todd Dulaney, Tasha Page Lockhart, KeKe Wyatt, Canton Jones, Deitrick Haddon, Koryn Hawthorne, Le’Andria Johnson and more. Special presenters included Donnie McClurkin, Merle Dandridge, David Mann, Anika Noni Rose and more.

Top winners of the night were JJ Hairston winning six awards; Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Travis Greene each winning four awards, and Anthony Brown winning two awards.

Don Jackson bestowed special honors upon gospel greats who have made significant contributions to the genre. The incomparable Tamela Mann was the 2018 recipient of the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award and the legendary Rev. Milton Biggham received The Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award. Stellar Honors Hall of Fame Inductees includes Kurt Carr, Ben Tankard, and Dr. Marabeth Gentry – President of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses.

The Stellar Awards telecast will premiere on TV One on Friday, March 30 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT and air in broadcast syndication on 130 stations in more than 110 markets around the country March 31 – May 6, 2018

Snoop Dogg will be Performing at 2018 Stellar Awards Show

2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards announced their stellar list of performers that includes gospel music’s favorite sister act, Mary Mary (Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell), and rapper, actor, and television personality Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg will be performing songs from his new gospel album “Songs of Love”.  This year’s show will be hosted by the undisputed crown prince of contemporary gospel music, Kirk Franklin.

Celebrated as a “transcendent night of gospel music,” the 33rd Annual Stellar Awards promises to surpass its ‘stellar’ reputation, featuring performances by the genre’s hottest acts. Performers scheduled to appear include; Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Kierra Sheard, KeKe Wyatt, Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Todd Dulaney, Koryn Hawthorne and Ricky Dillard & New G, among others.

The prince of contemporary gospel music set to host

Franklin is happy to be back in the role of host of the annual celebration. “Since my first step onto the Stellar Awards stage as a 23-year-old kid from Texas, I’ve lived, breathed and committed all I’ve had to this incredible genre called gospel,” he stated. “To find myself now still blessed to serve the community I love so dearly as their host of the 2018 Stellar Awards, that young kid feels alive again and more grateful than ever. We’re working hard to bring to the world the best and the brightest along with the icons and legends, the greatest night of God’s music at a time when the country needs our melody the most. Thank you and I’ll see you in Vegas.”

Mary Mary Reunion

This year’s spectacular show open will feature Stellar Awards alum Erica Campbell reuniting with her sister Tina Campbell as the hit gospel duo Mary Mary for the first time in more than six years. The show will include an all-star tribute to the late, great Edwin Hawkins, with his sister Lynette Hawkins accepting the Edwin Hawkins Icon Award in his honor. Also expected to deliver stand out moments are the multi-platinum award-winning Snoop Dogg performing material from his new gospel album and collaborating with Tye Tribbett.

“Each year we strive to bring new and innovative performances and collaborations to the Stellar Awards and this year is no different, with the inclusion of mainstream hip-hop rapper and mogul, Snoop Dogg.” stated Stellar Awards Founder, Don Jackson. “Snoop expressed his desire to release a gospel album in honor of his mom who is an evangelist and he’s teamed up with Gospel superstar Tye Tribbett, there’s no way we couldn’t bring this explosive performance to the Stellar Awards stage.”

2018 Stellar Award’s multi-nominee and previous host, Anthony Brown, returns this year to perform and looks forward to sharing something special with the fans. “The Stellar Awards has always been such a blessing to gospel music creators and gospel music lovers worldwide. It provides for us a platform and opportunity to share our message and our gifts with the world,” shared Brown. “I am so excited to take the stage again at this year’s Stellar Awards. It’s always so humbling and exciting. group therAPy and I are working on something special this year. I can’t wait for you to see it.”

Don Jackson will bestow special honors upon gospel greats who have made significant contributions to the genre. The incomparable Tamela Mann is this year’s recipient of the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award and the legendary Rev. Milton Biggham will receive The Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award. Stellar Honors Hall of Fame Inductees includes Kurt Carr, Ben Tankard, and Dr. Marabeth Gentry – President of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses.

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards Pre-Show is scheduled for Friday, March 23 hosted by Lexi Allen and Lonnie Hunter. Among the artists performing at the Orleans Showroom that evening: Next Generation Choir, Judah Band, Tasha Page Lockhart, Isaiah D. Thomas, Ruth La’Ontra, Bryan Popin and Jason Nelson.

More of the biggest names in gospel and a few additional surprises are being added to the growing list of top performers and presenters appearing in this year’s show. For more information visit us at www.thestellarawards.com. Follow us on social media for the latest news and updates about the greatest night in gospel!

The Stellar Awards telecast will premiere on TV One on Friday, March 30 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m.

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“To Be a Black Girl” An open letter by Yara Shahidi

Google is continuing their Black History Month celebration with their Google Arts & Culture Black History spotlight. In their 2nd installment activist & actress Yara Shahidi pays homage to a long tradition of Black women and changemakers in her open letter and video titled “To Be a Black Girl.” Yara honors Black women and thanks them for the lessons they have taught that have been passed down through generations.

Google has celebrated Black History Month with different representations from arts and culture. They featured a doodle that celebrated the great American Scholar, Carter G. Woodson, who is also known as the  “Father of Black History.” Rapper Nas also teamed up with Google Arts and Culture for a special Black History Month tribute to pay homage to the different generations of Black music. Check out the video below.

To be a black girl is to be one of the reasons the universe thrives.

 Our lineage has taught me that I am integral, that we are important, even when society dismisses us, hiding the wonder of our presence, a trail set for and before us by generations of powerful and empowered Black women.

Bell hooks, Angela Davis, Janet Mock, Cicely Tyson, Patrisse Khan-Cullurs – an ever growing list of undisputed change-makers and boundary-expanders.

Each and every one of us, embracing our obligation to serve as a mother-shepherd to our society, experiencing with a knowingness the excruciating pains of labor in hopes that the continual rebirth and evolution of our nation will be one that revels in our existence, that lifts us as empowered beings, and that remembers the tenderness of our care.

A study of my history tells me that I will soar, despite the continuation of oppression, neglect and objectification. We will soar. I’m inspired by my own family of powerful black women, I carry the intention to continue making space for black girls to be black girls.

Bluer eyes may tell us of the glory of “Mary Jane,” but we mustn’t forget the glory from which we came.

Living in our ancestry are the stories of queens, pioneers, mothers, warriors, poets, and unifiers.

As Nikki Giovanni says, “Art is not for the cultivated taste. It is to cultivate taste.” We are the cultivators, uncredited, but ever present.

“THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” was one of the newly found biggest award celebration ever! This BET first time shining light to people online. This award show honors social media heavy hitters from the funniest to the best clap back over the past year. The show streamed live only from the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, GA, and hosted by the African King of comedian Michael Blackson. This show was also executive produced by comedian and actor Mike Epps.

“The BET SOCIAL AWARDS” featured Music and television stars Erykah Badu, Tony Rock, and freshman rapper, Lil Wayne daughter, Reginae Carter alongside social stars Kash Doll, Blame it on Kway, Jess Hilarious and DC Young Fly just to name a few. To start the night off Blame it on Kway and Lala Sizahands opened up the show with an upbeat dance routine followed by Michael Blackson who took the stage with an African-inspired dance number.

When it came to Blackson comedic performance he didn’t spare anybody. He came for major names like Trump, Tyrese, Kevin Hart and Nicki Minaj and the list goes on. Blackson was preying on everyone, nobody was safe. Though some of his social media followers were not a fan of his jokes feeling as if they were rehearsed and some just thought it was wack while others loved it.

Watching @michaelblackson and @erykahbadu go head to head roasting each other live ???????????????? #betsocialawards #michaelblackson #erykahbadu #jokes #whodidthisshittome

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The night honored the celebrated hashtag #BlackGirlMagic with a spoken word tribute by comedian and actress Amanda Seales and “THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” also honored the founders of the Women’s March. “Wild N Out” tv star and comedian DC Young Fly received the Social Verified Award by Executive Producer Mike Epps himself.

The performers of the night was Kash Doll who took to stage and owned the stage with her popular hit single “For Everybody”, while heavy hitter YFN Lucci closed out the show with his fire hit “Everyday We Lit.”

Last Night the 2018 BET Social Awards aired live in Atlanta GA from Tyler Perry Studios. With no hesitation, hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg who’s known for his hit singles “Drop It Like Its Hot” and “Beautiful” featuring Pharrell takes to Instagram to tell BET a few words on how he felt about not being apart of the nominees. Snoop Dogg the co host of “Snoop and Martha Potluck Dinner” relates to himself as being the king of social media while explaining why he deserved a nominee under any category. He also shades rap artist Kanye West by saying:

“Do I need to go all Kanye on Y’all? Go Snatch me an award from a motherf*cker?

Snoop was referring to the moment that we all remember when Kanye West snatched an award out of Taylor Swift’s hand during the 2009 VMA awards because he felt Beyonce was more deserving of the award. He then ends his statement with

“BET get it together I’m not tripping y’all tripping.” #DropsMic.

Well Snoop with this clap back we definitely know you’ll be apart of next years BET Social Awards preferably under the clap back category.

Snoop definitely got his point across some of his followers agreed like reality star and nominee for BET LMAO Social award Tami Roman who agreed by commenting the raising hands emoji, while others may have felt he was doing too much. Click the video below and then comment to let us know what you think.

“Don’t Give Up” encourages love, patience and faith in times of vulnerability, delivering a moving message of better times soon to come. Hathaway’s revered vocals are complimented by the song’s syncopated bass line, toe-tapping tambourine and velvety-smooth synth, bringing “Don’t Give Up” to life.

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“In times like these, this message needs to be sounded loud and clear,” said Hathaway. “We have to be reminded that we are all listening to each other. You are not alone.”

The Recording Academy acknowledged Hathaway with “Best R&B Album” and “Best Traditional R&B Performance” at the 2017 Grammy Awards yesterday. Being awarded “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for her third consecutive year breaks Grammy records, making Hathaway the first vocalist to reach such critical acclaim.

2017 is Hathaway’s fourth consecutive year winning a Grammy, having won “Best Traditional R&B Performance” in 2016, “Best Traditional R&B Performance” in 2015 and “Best R&B Performance” in 2014. She was previously nominated for “Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance” in 2011 and “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance” the year prior.

Hathaway’s impressive vocal capabilities have led to dozens of collaborative opportunities including a track on the “Hidden Figures” soundtrack alongside Pharrell Williams, a feature on Kendrick Lamar’s revolutionary To Pimp a Butterfly album and other collaborative works with the likes of Prince, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Herbie Hancock, Frank Ocean and Snoop Dogg.

A testament to her musicianship, skill and thriving 26-year career, Hathaway has previously shared the bill with the likes of Prince, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, Mary J. Blige, Frank Ocean and many more.

“Los Angeles is the home of so many immigrants, so many creative people, so many dreamers, and those of us who work in this business have the privilege of shaping how the rest of the world perceives this country we love,” Legend said. “We are the voice, we are the face of America. Our America is big, it is free, and it is open to dreamers of all races, all countries, all religions. Our vision of America is directly antithetical to that of President Trump. I want to specifically tonight reject his vision and affirm that America has to be better than that.”

One of the awards season’s marquee events, the Producers Guild Awards celebrates the finest producing work of the year, and gives the Guild an opportunity to honor some of the living legends who have shaped the profession.

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Maino is known for being the King of Brooklyn (K.O.B), with recognition from The City Council, NY State Assembly, Brooklyn Borough President and the NY State Senate, the Brooklyn born rapper received 4 Citation awards for all the hard work he’s done for his community.

Awards:
. 2 Exemplary Service in the Community award

. Turn Your life Around

. Hip Hop Ambassador of Brooklyn

Also, in attendance was DJ Self (Love & Hip Hop/ Power 105.1) who was honored along with Brooklyn’s finest politicians and community leaders that helped make the night a success.

Maino will be hosting a Children’s Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, December 24th at the Brooklyn Stuy Dome between 2-7pm.

Please visit www.MerryChristmasBrooklyn.Eventbrite.com for full details and tickets.

Donald Trump once refused to pay a winner of a hole-in-one contest $1 million during a 2010 golf tournament, prompting the competition’s angry winner to sue the mogul, recently unearthed documents from the lawsuit show.
And when the GOP nominee finally settled the suit for $158,000, he did so with money from his charitable foundation, which is illegal.
The claims add to mounting allegations surrounding Trump’s ethics as a business person as well as the legal and ethical questions surrounding his charity, the Donald J. Trump Foundation.

The country club legal calamity arose in August 2010, after Martin Greenberg hit a hole-in-one on the 13th hole while playing in a for-charity tournament at the Trump National Golf Club, Westchester, in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.

“Clearly the Trump Foundation is as much a charitable organization as Trump University is an institute of higher education,” the Hillary Clinton campaign said in a statement. “Once again, Trump has proven himself a fraud who believes the rules don’t apply to him.”
“Trump cannot be trusted with his own charity, but we are supposed to believe he can manage the nation’s treasury?” Senator Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) tweeted.

If this is not more reason for Donald Trump to release his tax returns then nothing is. Why would a purported billionaire not want to release his tax returns if there is nothing to hide? Donald Trump needs a presidential win because that essentially would make his troubles go away. More is at stake than a loss of the presidency.
We recently spoke with former presidential candidate Reverend Al Sharpton at the Triumph Awards and asked him “Would Barack Obama be in the White House if he failed to show his tax returns? Sharpton was quick to respond: “Not only he would not have been elected President but had to release his own tax returns when he ran for president in 2004.