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Memphis rapper GloRilla is being celebrated online for changing a lyric in a new song that fans found offensive.
On Friday (Aug. 23), the Shade Room posted a clip of GloRilla rapping along to her upcoming single.
“H*e you must not know what you just started/Me and my b**ches retarded,” Glo raps over the trap production. “Give a f**k about this party/We gon’ step on sh*t regardless.”
Several people commented under the post criticizing the use of the term, which is deemed a slur against those with special needs. “It’s hurtful to people with disabilities so just don’t use it,” one user wrote.
A few days later, on Monday (Aug. 25), she posted a new version of her unreleased song without the r-word on Instagram. In the song, the lyric is replaced with a less offensive phrase.
“H*e you must not know what you just started/Me and my b**ches go gnarly,” Glo rhymes in the clip below. “Give a f**k about this party/We gon’ step on sh*t regardless.”
The new version is earning Glo the admiration of fans.
Shout out to Big Glo for taking the feedback from her fans and taking the high road. Love to see it.
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Nelly and Ashanti are sharing that they welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, on July 18.
A representative confirmed the birth and the baby’s name with People and added “The proud and happy parents are so in love with KK!”
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ashanti shares how their son got his name, “His dad named him with a lot of pride,” she said, adding that Kenkaide is a tribute to her own father’s name and Kareem meaning generous, kind and dignified, spoke to the couple.
She also revealed that the baby came a little early, causing Nelly to have to quickly fly in for the birth. “Having all of us in the delivery room and seeing his face for the first time, I cried it was just so emotional and spiritual at the same time,” Ashanti recalled. “Having a vision of this moment for so long…it was such an electrifying feeling.”
The announcement comes after Ashanti shared her first post-delivery photo on Instagram where she posed in disposable underwear from a company called Frida Mom–which specializes in products for pregnant women and new mothers.
“Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. lol. I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings! This is what postpartum looks like I’m loving these super cozy @fridamom shorts! I’m so proud of my body for giving me my baby, baby, baby, baby, boy,” the singer wrote in the photo caption, adding a heart eyes emoji.
The couple reconciled after nearly a decade apart and were married in December 2023.
In April of this year, Ashanti confirmed with Essence that she and Nelly were expecting. “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” she said. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
She also offered some advice to other new moms, “follow your gut instinct and keep strong no matter what the obstacles bring,” adding, “Your child absolutely feels your energy. Make sure that the baby feels secure and safe and you have to have space for you as well. Don’t get too lost into the world of the baby. I think that it’s really important to create a balance.” But, as she’s quick to laugh and point out, “I’m super brand new so I’m not trying to give the golden advice.”
She also shared, “My son definitely dictates everything now, he is the priority overall and I don’t care what it will take, what I have to do, I’m just going to give everything and my all to my son. This little boy has my entire soul wrapped around his finger.”
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Barbz beware…Nicki Minaj is releasing a deluxe edition of her fifth studio album Pink Friday 2. The album, released in December 2023, was Minaj’s first full-length album in five years.
The album is sample-heavy “Barbie Dangerous” interpolates Notorious B.I.G.’s “Notorious Thugs,” while “Pink Friday Girls” samples Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Super Freaky Girl” samples Rick James’ “Super Freak,” according to HypeBeast.
There is no official release date for the new album, but that is not stopping the Barbz from making noise online.
Meanwhile, Nicki also announced that she is headed back out on tour. The Pink Friday 2 World Tour: Gag City Reloaded will kick off on September 4 in Philadelphia and close on October 11 in Nicki’s hometown of Queens, NY.
August 21st was a busy day for Nicki who also went on a rant throwing shots at who, some believe, were Ice Spice and JT. She also unfollowed both of them on Instagram.
“Don’t ask me about nobody,” she said in the voice message. “If you don’t see someone around me, don’t ask me about them. Go and talk to them,” she added. “The truth of the matter is that y’all don’t want to know the truth of the matter.”
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While The Daily Show is out here rotating hosts, one of its former brightest stars, Roy Wood Jr., has finally gotten his own gig he doesn’t have to share.
Spotted on Variety, comedian Roy Wood Jr. will bring his flair for political comedy to CNN in hopes of helping the news network deliver the news with some laughs on Saturdays.
Republican nominee and disgraced former president Donald Trump supplies us with laughs it seems daily just from the dumb sh*t he says while trying to convince Americans, specifically Blacks, Latinos, and Caucasians who are not crazy and racist, to vote for him.
Now, we can look forward to Roy Wood Jr. taking those headlines made by Trump and his GOP cronies and whatever news Madame Vice President and hopefully future POTUS Kamala Harris make as we inch towards election day and making jokes out of them on the Have I Got News For You, the US version of the long-running BBC comedy series.
The show will kick off its 10-episode run on Saturday, September 14, at 9 p.m. Eastern on CNN. It will air regularly on the network before episodes make their way onto CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming app Max.
This Was A Long Time Coming For Roy Wood Jr.
Wood was a popular correspondent on The Daily Show and successfully hosted the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2017.
He left The Daily Show in 2023, expressing frustrations as Comedy Central began a search for Trevor Noah’s replacement. Fans were also unhappy because they felt Wood would have been the perfect replacement.
He expressed with Variety that he felt late at night had run its course.
“I do not believe late-night as we know it will be the way we continue,” Wood told the website. “Budgets are changing, and we are going into the age of some people, demographically, who did not necessarily always grow up with late night. So how do you engage those people and bring those people to the art form?”
Big congrats are to Roy Wood Jr.; hopefully, everyone who has been hoping for him to get his own show will faithfully tune in.
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A few years ago, Marvel surprised comic book fans and Hip-Hop heads alike when they dropped a variant cover for Deadpool No.1, which featured the legendary Notorious B.I.G. Now, they’ll once again be calling on Big Poppa to grace another variant cover for the Merc with a Mouth.
For the upcoming issue to Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII No. 3, the Black Frank White will once again be visiting the Marvel universe as Deadpool and Wolverine go toe-to-toe. Drawn up by Salvador Larroca, the special variant cover to the issue is available on Hustl.agency and is limited to just 3,000 copies, with an extra special spotlight virgin variant limited to just 1,000 pieces.
In a press release for the special edition comic, we get a quick explanation behind Biggie’s second appearance in the world of Marvel comic books:
The Notorious B.I.G. returns to Marvel Comics as the undisputed mayoral figure of Brooklyn. On his streets, he plays the diplomatic peacemaker, living out his iconic lyrics, “Spread Love, It’s the Brooklyn Way.” In Biggie’s second variant cover appearance, he comes back to break up the animosity between Deadpool and Wolverine on the very streets he helped build. Although Biggie is not in the story or series, the special variant cover is a limited-edition collectible issue.
If anyone can tame the likes of Wolverine while matching the wits of Deadpool, it’s Biggie.
Check out pics of the variant cover to Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII No. 3 above, and let us know if you’ll be picking up a copy in the comments section.
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GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer-songwriter and NAACP Image Award-winning actress, Chlöe Bailey sat down with HelloBeautiful magazine for their digital cover to talk about her career–and the release of her sophomore album, Trouble In Paradise.
Bailey told Hello Beautiful the project was recorded and mastered in St. Lucia where she found solace, acceptance, and creativity.
“I can walk around with no makeup, I can walk around loving my body, I can go to the ocean, truly just pray to God and thank him for the blessings that I have. And it reminds me that life isn’t all about what my career is. It’s not about outer validation, but the inner peace,” said Bailey about recording on the island.
She added, “I just really wanted people to feel the peace and the love that this place has brought me, where it was able to open up my creative mind and my creative spirit to literally write my troubles away in paradise. And the album feels like what a summer fling feels like, the back and forth of it, the highs, the lows, the love.”
The 26-year-old star is also set to co-star in a new crime-drama coming to Peacock produced by Will Packer and Kevin Hart. Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist stars Samuel L. Jackson, Terrance Howard, Don Cheadle, and Taraji P. Henson.
In the limited series, Bailey plays Lena Mosley, a character she describes as sexy, but who still has a passion for “science, technology and engineering.” She said that she hopes the character reminds people that women are multifaceted.
“And what I’m really loving right now, I’m really loving Megan Thee Stallion, how she shares her love for the Japanese culture … and being a sexy Black girl who loves anime,” Bailey told HelloBeautiful. “I love – with even Doja. She’s sexy with curves, but she equally rocks her kitten heels … It’s like, yes, we can be sexy on stage, but we also have those cute little quirks that make us who we are. Who says we just have to be one thing? None of us are just one thing.”
“So when people try to get those viral tweets by saying, ‘Chlöe’s sex appeal is contrived because she’s this sweet nerdy girl,’ why can’t I be both? And it just kind of makes me giggle to myself because I’m like, you have no idea because you don’t know who I am as a person.”
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Ms. Lauryn Hill and her bandmates Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel collectively known as The Fugees canceled their national tour (the international dates are still happening) earlier this week—just three days before it was due to kickoff this week in Tampa.
In a statement, Hill blamed the media for “sensationalizing” the fact that she canceled her 2023 tour dates which, she said, resulted in low ticket sales.
In a social media post, Hill wrote, “Last year, I faced an injury that necessitated the rescheduling of some of my shows. Regrettably, some media outlets’ penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines have seemingly created a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the tour. The trust and faith I have in my intentions and my commitment to my art seem to have been overshadowed by this unfortunate portrayal.”
She noted that the scheduled shows in the UK and Europe are moving forward, adding, “The audiences in the UK and Europe not only haven’t seen the Miseducation Anniversary performance yet, they also haven’t seen the Fugees perform together in over 25 years!”
Hill noted, “Performing for my fans is a profound exchange of energy and emotion that excites me every time. Every show is a piece of my expression and testament to our connection and shared love for music. I can assure you that no one is more disappointed about not being able to perform than I am.”
She adds, “Know that I am not only grateful for those who appreciate and support my art, but that I FIGHT and push through all kinds of resistance to put together experiences that mean something for all of us. I love being able to bring these performances to you!”
Hill vowed to return and perform in front of North American fans again. She signed the statement, “With Love, Respect and Honesty.”
Some fans on social media lamented the tour’s cancelation.
But, others just thought it was more of the same.
The news comes amid continuing emerging rumors that Ms. Lauryn Hill is planning to finally release a sophomore album.
Meanwhile, Hill’s 1995 debut was named #1 on Apple Music’s list of the 100 Best Albums in May of this year.
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The gworls are mad, and no I am not referring to the ones we love.
On Tuesday (July 30), after breaking the internet with an overwhelming amount of support following President Biden’s nomination, vice president and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, held her first presidential rally in Atlanta with the support of an array of artists including Quavo, Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion alongside lawmakers Stacey Abrams and Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock.
Megan Thee Stallion brought the heat to Vice President Kamala Harris’ first presidential campaign rally, coining the slogan “Hotties for Harris” and sending conservatives into a meltdown. Her performance at the Georgia State Convocation Center was a far cry from her headlining set at State Farm Arena earlier this month. This time, she traded her shimmering leotard for a sleek blue pantsuit, dialed down the twerking, and censored her lyrics. Despite these adjustments, she still had her back-up dancers and a setlist featuring hits like “Savage,” “Girls in the Hood,” and “Body.”
“We’re about to make history!” shouted Megan Thee Stallion while rapping her Grammy-winning hit “Savage,” wearing a Democrat blue suit and a tie with a cropped white shirt revealing her midriff. Visible from the stage was also a sign that read “Hotties For Harris.”
Despite her conservative approach, the haters took to the internet to share their unsolicited opinions, with one right-wing commentator taking to X (formerly Twitter) to label the left-wing movement as “pure ghetto trash.” He continued with a list of derogatory movements supposedly supporting the presumptive Democratic nominee: “H*es for Harris, Hoodrats for Harris, Single Black Momalas for Kamala, White Dudes for Harris.”
The responses were swift and scathing, rightly calling out the racism and hypocrisy in his tone. “Trump has Kid Rock,” one reply noted. “What’s the difference?” Another chimed in, “Using racist inflammatory language to get attention as a grown man is WEIRD.” The misogyny and double standards couldn’t be more glaring.
Trump took a moment from berating his supporters and dodging court dates to chime into the conversation, further spurring his supporters, saying: “Crazy Kamala Harris, voted the WORST Vice President in American history, needed a concert to bring people into the Atlanta arena, and they started leaving 5 minutes into her speech,” the former president wrote on TruthSocial. “I don’t need concerts or entertainers, I just have to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
While this is expected from the weirdos on the right, what was alarming was the continued disrespect towards both Meg Thee Stallion and VP Harris by Black men. The rolled-up edge community and yellow-teethed brothers united and stepped out of their mother’s basements to join the pathetic party of men throwing vitriol at two successful Black women at the top of their field. From slut-shaming to their continued troll method of writing “Free Tory,” the misogynoir hate train was in full swing.
It’s time to address the pervasive misogyny and misogynoir targeting Megan Thee Stallion, Vice President Kamala Harris, and countless other women. Malcolm X once said, “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman.” This stark reality is evident in the disdain aimed at these prominent figures. The statistics are equally alarming: According to the CDC, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. African American women are disproportionately affected by intimate partner violence, facing rates significantly higher than their white counterparts proving that this abuse isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a societal failure.
Megan and VP Harris symbolize resilience and success, yet they are subjected to demeaning rhetoric that seeks to undermine their achievements and humanity. This behavior perpetuates a toxic culture that devalues all women, especially Black women. To create a more equitable society, we must stand against these injustices by elevating women’s voices, celebrating their accomplishments, and confronting discriminatory attitudes.
By stopping misogyny and misogynoir, we not only protect and honor the dignity of women like Megan Thee Stallion and VP Kamala Harris, but we also create a more just and equitable society for all women. The fight against these harmful biases is not just a women’s issue; it’s a human rights imperative.
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Rapper Robin “The Lady of Rage” Allen will star in a new Lifetime biopic about the controversial telephone psychic Miss Cleo. The film, Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall, also stars Shane Johnson (Power) and Ian Bohen (Yellowstone) and is directed by longtime Hollywood star, Tim Reid.
According to a press release from A&E Networks, the film starts in the late ’90s when single mom Youree Dell Harris finds herself desperate to take care of her family and takes a job at the Psychic Readers Network — only to become one of the network’s most beloved personalities, Miss Cleo.
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However, when the Psychic Readers Network is charged with being fraudulent and false advertising–fans criticize its most popular face. It is only now that the psychic reader known for her colorful turban and lilting Caribbean accent is having her story told.
Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall also stars Daphne Maxwell Reid, Cocoa Brown, Dwayne Boyd, Towanda Braxton, Jaida Standberry, Marley Taylor, Amelia Young, Stevie Baggs Jr., and Leslie Black. Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall is produced by Hillionaire Productions for Lifetime and produced by Jami McCoy-Lankford and Samone Norsworthy, Anthony Standberry, Ahmed Hussain and Jami McCoy-Lankford serve as executive producers, and William J. Cone serves as consulting producer. Tim Reid directs a screenplay by Camara Davis.
Following the biopic, Lifetime will also air the recent documentary, Call Me Miss Cleo, chronicling the icon’s rise, fall and reinvention.
The Lady of Rage was recently named by HipHopWired as one of the Greatest Female Rappers of All Time.
The 56-year-old rapper and actress struck it big with her 1994 single, “Afro Puffs,” from the Above the Rim soundtrack. Originally from Queens, New York, Rage is best known for her affiliation with the Los Angeles rap crew, Death Row.
In a recent Instagram post about the Lifetime biopic, Rage wrote, “I don’t even know how to process this! I’ll be back later to discuss…”
Rage recently collaborated on a new song with Tha Dogg Pound that also featured RBX, called “Who Da Hardest?” Check it out.
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It’s been almost 20 years since the Hip-Hop world mourned the sudden passing of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan member, Ol’ Dirty Bastard. And though many of today’s generation of Hip-Hoppers probably aren’t familiar with the man’s musical genius, A&E will be putting many on to game as they have a documentary centered around the “Brooklyn Zoo” artist on the way.
Recently, A&E announced that after years in development, they will be premiering Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys on August 25, and the documentary will feature never-before-seen footage of Dirt McGirt courtesy of his wife, Icelene Jones. Delving into the life of Russell Tyrone Jones, the man, and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the entertainer, A Tale of Two Dirtys will showcase sides of the Wu-Tang Clan legend that many of us weren’t familiar with before he passed away in 2004.
With interviews from his fellow clansmen such as Ghostface Killah, GZA, RZA, and other music heavyweights like Mariah Carey and Damon Dash, the documentary is sure to shed light on the man that Big Baby Jesus (ODB) was whenever he wasn’t one of his many alter egos in the entertainment industry.
In a press release for the upcoming project, Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s wife, Icelene Jones, explained how elated she feels to finally get this documentary out to the public.
Said ODB’s wife, Icelene Jones, administrator of the estate of ODB, “I am absolutely thrilled to have brought this project highlighting my husband’s life to the screen with my partners at Four Screens. They brought this dream to reality and I am forever grateful. ODB was and is an inspiration to my family, children and fans across the world. Like all of hip-hop, I have missed him dearly. And this project has solidified my belief that he is alive and well in all of our hearts.”
Yeah, heads still bump “Brooklyn Zoo” and “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” like it was still 1995 ’round the streets of New York. We love that man.
Directed by Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI, Black Art: In the Absence of Light), and his son Jason Pollard, Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys is sure to have day one Wu-Tang Clan fans glued to their TVs and might even garner him some new followers come August 25.
Check out the teaser trailer for the documentary below, and hit up the comments section to let us know if you’ll be tuning in come next month.
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