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 Internet troll and rapper 50 Cent took to social media to troll reality star and singer Teairra Mari about the 37 stacks she owed him.  On Instagram, the 46-year-old “In Da Club” emcee posted a photo of Mari and her attorneys with a petty caption on Jan. 19. “​​Remember this, …

Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic (Getty Images) Crazy Rich Asians actress Awkwafina is facing backlash on social media after being nominated for an NAACP Image Award, reported Yahoo! News. Last year, she was facing harsh criticisms about her consistent use of a blaccent. Now, that blaccent has won her a nomination in a …

Crazy Rich Asians actress Awkwafina incurred backlash on social media when the NAACP announced the organization gave her nomination for an Image Award, Yahoo! News! reports.   Last year, the comedian/actress came under fire about using a “blaccent” in her acting roles. Her exploitation of Black culture has landed her a nomination …

Photo: Gregg DeGuire (Getty Images) One thing we know about Steve Harvey is that while he may hold down many jobs–from hosting Miss Universe to Family Feud to being TV’s newest courtroom judge (yes, really), the job he takes most seriously–is being a father. This past week during an appearance …

A travelling museum celebrating the life and art of Tupac Shakur has started its national tour in Los Angeles. “Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free,” named after a poem written by the rapper, opened at The Canvas at L.A. Live on Jan. 21, and is selling tickets at this …

Photo: zimmytws (Shutterstock) During his presidential campaign, Joe Biden committed to prioritizing funding for HBCUs, and now a year into his term, students are coming to collect. This past week, NBC News reporter Isa Gutiérrez reached out to students at various HBCU campuses to get their take on the unfulfilled …

A group of Black state senators in Mississippi withheld their votes and walked out of a session during which lawmakers passed a new bill banning critical race theory from being taught in schools. According to the Associated Press, Senate Bill 2113 passed by a vote of 32-2 in the Republican-controlled …

Photo: Maxx-Studio (Shutterstock) According to a 2019 report by Pen America, “the book-restriction regulations within the United States carceral system represent the largest book ban policy in the United States.” While the benefits of reading during incarceration have been widely studied and documented, many states have implemented policies and restrictions …

Old songs now represent 70 percent of the U.S. music market, according to the latest numbers from MRC Data, a music-analytics firm. Those who make a living from new music—especially that endangered species known as the working musician—should look at these figures with fear and trembling. But the news gets …

Drones can be used for a variety of interests and reasons. Journalists use them when wanting to tell a story and offer more vantage points. They’ve proven useful for photographers looking to get the perfect shot or angle. They’ve been used by farmers to monitor and assess crops. But drones …