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Is Pinkydoll “light skin fishing?” The TikTok star is clapping back at claims that she is hoodwinking and bamboozling folk out here.
Confusion hit X timelines when Pinkydoll hit the stage at the Streamy Awards looking like a brown bombshell and not like an NPC with light skin doing weird things for views.
TMZ caught up with Pinkydoll, and she made it clear she is proud to be Black and, in her painfully robotic voice, basically chalks it up to being in the sun.
Per TMZ:
Twitter was perplexed to see Pinkydoll is actually darker in the flesh … and some accused her of trying to purposely bait people into thinking she’s some race other than Black.
She’s strongly denying that, though, telling our camera guy she’s proud of her melanin — and she offers an explanation for the obvious skin tone difference. Now, whether you buy it … that’s up to you.
Still, X users are reacting to Pinkydoll’s new hue and sounding off on Elon Musk’s sh*tty platform.
“The fact pinky doll tricked the colorists and the algorithms,” one X user wrote.
“Yall be letting yt women get away with Blackfishing, but you mad at PinkyDoll for fooling colorists and making money off of yall??” another X user wrote.
“Got a lightskin friend look like Pinkydoll, got a dark skin friend look like Pinkydoll,” another hilarious X post read.
LOL.
You can see more reactions to Pinkydoll’s alleged lightskin fishing ways in the gallery below.
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Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty / Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion is back outside for the first time after the Tory Lanez verdict. Understandably, the internet is drooling over her.
The Queen of The Hotties is looking better than ever, and she is not being shy about it, and we are all thankful for it.
Spotted on TMZ Hip Hop, Thee Stallion stepped for the first time since Tory Lanez was officially sentenced in sheer numbers, flaunting her curves and continually shrinking waist.
The Houston rapper was spotted in Beverly Hills over the weekend attending her manager, T. Farris’ birthday party in a sheer Burberry jumpsuit, per HelloBeautiful, paired with some nipple pasties, chain, and matching Burberry nailset.
In videos shared on her TikTok page, Thee Stallion linked up with Juicy J and friends to create senses-tantalizing content dancing to Three 6 Mafia’s “Half on Sack.”
Thee Stallion’s new figure is a direct result of the work she has been putting in during her hottie boot camps, which she has been making sure to keep us up to speed with her fantastic recap videos.
No surprise, the hotties love her drip and how carefree she looks since Tory Lanez’s conviction following the July 2020 incident.
“Y’all done fcked up letting Megan thee stallion back outside,” one X user’s post read alongside a video of “Cash Sh*t” crafter showing off her bionic knees.
“Megan Thee Stallion outside looking good…The Hair,The BODY my gawd,” a Megan Thee Stallion fan account tweeted.
We are always here from Thee Stallion living her best life and showing off the goodies.
For more reactions, hit the gallery below.
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Source: Bob Riha Jr / Getty / Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana is putting his foot and entire guitar in his mouth after he made some heada** transphobic comments.
Spotted on Deadline, the 76-year-old legendary guitarist is now singing after a video of him going on a transphobic rant while giving props to Dave Chappelle, who also got called out for transphobic jokes at a concert back in July.
Per Deadline:
“When God made you and me, before we came out of the womb, you know who you are and what you are,” the guitarist is seen saying in the clip.
He continued, “Later on when you grow up, and you see things and you start believing that you could be something that sounds good, but you know it ain’t right, because a woman is a woman and a man is a man — that’s it.”
“Whatever you wanna do in the closet, that’s your business, I’m OK with that,” Santana added. He then mentioned his “brother Dave Chapelle,” who has also made some controversial remarks on transgender issues.
Carlos Santana Ran To Facebook To Apologize
Following the backlash, Santana took to Facebook to immediately apologize for his comments. “I am sorry for my insensitive comments,” his post begins.
“They don’t reflect that I want to honor and respect all person’s (sic) ideals and beliefs. I realize that what I said hurt people and that was not my intent. I sincerely apologize to the transgender community and everyone I offended,” his statement continued.
Santana claims that his “personal goal” is to “honor and respect all person’s (sic) ideals and beliefs whether they are LGBTQ or not. This is the planet of free will, and we have all been given this gift. I will now pursue this goal to be happy and have fun, and for everyone to believe what they want and follow in your hearts without fear.”
He wrapped up his statement, saying, “It takes courage to grow and glow in the light that you are and to be true, genuine, and authentic. We grow and learn to shine our light with Love and compliments.”
His apology might be too late. You can see those reactions below.
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NBA 2K23 allowed players to relieve Michael Jordan’s greatest moments thanks to the Jordan Challenge, and now it’s time to embrace your inner Mamba Mentality with NBA 2K24’s Mamba Moments game mode.
Fittingly, on Thursday, 8/24, the official day we celebrate the life of the late and always great Kobe Bryant, 2K Sports dropped its latest Courtside Report focusing on NBA 2K24’s Mamba Moments game mode.
Players can relieve some of Bryant’s iconic moments during his playing days with the Los Angeles Lakers, harnessing his skills and the killer instinct he was beloved for.
“The NBA 2K24 MAMBA MOMENTS were selected to celebrate Kobe and remember how he was the most unique competitor the world had ever seen,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. “Our team took great care in building a realistic and authentic experience to inspire and educate a new generation of basketball fans on the legacy of the lifetime Laker that left his mark on the sport.”
A breakdown of Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Moments In NBA 2K24:
The NBA Three-Point Record. In 2003, Kobe’s record-breaking three-point shooting performance against the Seattle Supersonics, converting 12 of his 18 attempts from behind the arc.x
The King of Sac. Up 3-0 against the Sacramento Kings, Kobe slammed the door shut on the division rival’s postseason hopes with a remarkable 48 points and 16 rebounds. At just 22 years old, the then-three-time All-Star proved that the stage wasn’t too big for him.
62 Points, Three Quarters. Kobe exploded for 62 points in three quarters vs. Dallas in 2005, outscoring the entire Mavs team by himself and leading the Lakers to a blowout win in the process.
Three-Point Barrage Leads to 65-Point Game. The Black Mamba’s 65-point effort on the road in Portland propelled the Purple and Gold to an overtime victory in March of 2007.
2010 NBA Finals Game 7. Looking to win back-to-back titles for the first time since the early 2000s, Kobe did a little bit of everything during his clutch close-out performance against Boston.
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NBA 2K24 arrives on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 8.
Hit the gallery below for photos of Kobe Byrant’s Mamba Moments.
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Source: Atari / Plaion / Atari 2600+
One thing long-time gamers love is nostalgia, and Atari, with help from Plaion, is banking on it with the release of the Atari 2600+ retro home console.
With Plaion handling publishing duties, Atari is again dropping another console even after the failed attempt that was the Atari VCS, which flopped big time, but this attempt might fare a bit better.
The Atari 2600+ pays homage to the original console that arrived in 1977 and is essentially a mini-console on the same tier as Nintendo’s mini NES Classic, Super Nintendo Classic, PlayStation Classic, and Mega SG.
In the box will be the 2600+ console that ironically draws inspiration from the four-switch model from the 1980s that can play Atari 2600 and 7800 games. It also comes with a modern remake of the classic Atari CX40 joystick, the CX40+, and will feature support for a second player. If you want another controller, it will cost you an additional $25, and Atari notes a CX-30 Paddle is also in the works.
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What Games Will Be On The Atari 2600+?
As far as games, the Atari 2600+ will come with a “10 Games in 1” cartridge that will feature Adventure, Combat, Dodge’ Em, Haunted House, Maze Craze, Missile Command, RealSports Volleyball, Surround, Video Pinball, and Yars’ Revenge.
Interesting choices in games. Atari has included a list of compatible cartridges, so if you want to play classic Atari games like Frogger or Pitfall, you’ll have to spend some money in the resale market.
The Atari 2600+ will also have an HDMI output, widescreen support, and a larger socket to reduce cartridge sticking. As a nice touch, the Atari logo lights up when the console is powered on.
The Atari 2600+ launches on November 17 for $130. You can see more photos of the console in the gallery below.
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Source: Paramount+ / Nickelodeon Studios / Good Burger 2
The first look at the long-awaited (and possibly too late) sequel, Good Burger 2, has arrived.
Good Burger 2, the sequel to the cult classic 1997 film, is coming to Paramount+ this year, and it looks to recapture that feeling of the original movie while luring in some new fans.
As far as the plot for the sequel, the logline for the straight-to-streaming film says it “follows Dexter Reed (Kenan Thompson) and original cashier Ed (Kel Mitchell), as they reunite in the present day at fast-food restaurant Good Burger with a hilarious new group of employees.”
Good Burger 2 was finally announced in March and came after both Thompson and Mitchell said they were both open to bringing back the beloved characters for another film. Per Variety, joining Kenan and Kel in the new film will be “Lil Rel Howery, Jillian Bell, Kamaia Fairburn, Alex R. Hibbert, Fabrizio Guido, Elizabeth Hinkler, and Emily Hinkler as Cindy and Mindy, and Anabel Graetz as Ruth.”
Other original cast members from the first film returning are Josh Server, Lori Beth Denberg, and Carmen Electra.
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Before becoming a successful box office film, grossing under $24 million against a $8 million budget, Good Burger gained its relevance as a skit on the popular Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That. From there, it would receive cult status, with Thompson and Mitchell reviving the characters for a skit in 2015 on The Tonight Show.
Mitchell also appeared as Ed in the revival of All That in 2019.
X Users Have Thoughts About Good Burger 2
Good Burger 2 finally getting a trailer and release date is a big deal, and X users are reacting. It’s a mix of reactions ranging from excitement, confusion about why it’s happening, and thoughts about Mitchell’s makeup in the film.
Will you watch Good Burger 2 when it arrives on Paramoutn+ this fall? Let us know, and peep the reactions to the trailer below.
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Xbox has been rolling out the custom Xbox Series X and Series S consoles that were exclusive and not available for purchase. Now, Xbox is giving Series X owners a way to add some flavor to the big black box.
Monday, August 21, Xbox decided to take a page out of PlayStation’s book by allowing Xbox Series X owners to finally add a bit of a personal touch to their consoles.
Like the PS5 custom plates, there are now Xbox Series X Console Wraps, but they are much easier to put on your console.
Per Xbox:
The wraps were designed specifically for Series X and have a custom, precision fit. Every detail was taken into consideration to ensure your console performance is preserved– vents are all clear, and small feet were added to the bottom of the wraps to ensure air can flow freely through the console.
Made with solid core panels that are layered with high-tech fabric finishes, the wraps are folded around your console and secured with a hook and loop enclosure. The interior of the wraps are printed with silicone designs that keep the wrap in place.
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Celebrating the forthcoming launch of Starfield, the first Console Wrap will take its cues from the Bethesda title and the Xbox exclusive and compliment the already launched Starfield Xbox Headset and controller.
How Much Will The Xbox Series X Console Wraps Cost?
The Starfield Xbox Series X Console Wrap will release in the US, Canada, and Europe on October 18 for $49.99 and is available for pre-order right now via the Microsoft Store.
If Starfield isn’t your jam, and we understand if it isn’t, Xbox is rolling out two other Console Wraps.
Series X can look forward to Artic and Mineral Camo Console Wraps launching in the US and Canada on November 10 for $44.99, and they are also available for pre-order right now.
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As expected, Xbox gamers are excited about the news; you can peep the reactions in the gallery below.
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Source: Paras Griffin / Getty / King Harris
Like father, like son. King Harris is not only following his daddy, T.I., regarding his career choice but is also part of the veneers gang. Unfortunately, he is getting clowned for his new chompers.
King Harris was happy to debut his aggressively big new teeth last week and was immediately met with jokes. We are sure he didn’t think his father would be one of the so-called “haters” cutting up about his new grill.
Spotted on HipHopDX, the rapper, now aspiring comedian, joined by fellow comedians K Dubb, Jayski, and Ronnie Jordan, sat down for an interview with DJ Diamond Kuts on Saturday (August 19), and his son’s latest dental surgery was part of the conversation.
Per HipHopDX:
“Aye, look man. The man said he wanted his teeth done, he put his paper up, stacked his money, and he went and got his teeth done,” he began. “I respect and admire and celebrate the actual process he went through to get them done. And so when I seen him, I was congratulatory. I was like, ‘Hell yeah, man. They white!”
K Dubb interjected and said: “When I seen them, I said he had teeth like Garfield,” which caused the whole room — including T.I. — to erupt in laughter.
“So, I said, ‘They white, man. They nice!’ ‘Cause the dentist did do a good job,” the Grand Hustle general continued. “I’m giving him props, and his momma walk in, and the first thing she say, ‘Why the hell is they so damn big!’”
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The Jokes About King’s New Teeth Keep Coming
The jokes didn’t stop there. After the room was finished laughing, one of the other comedians took the opportunity to crack a joke hilariously, saying they were King’s father’s teeth.
“But what y’all [gotta] understand, he’s a growing boy, he gon’ grow into them!” the “U Don’t Know Me” rapper added.
The laughs returned in full force when Dubb hilariously called Tip’s son “Teeth Keef” and “Teeth Sweat,” both are clever plays on music artists Chief Keef and Keith Sweat.
Having heard enough, King’s sister came to his defense, telling the folks in the room, “Don’t talk about my brother like that.”
King had time for the people talking about his shiny new veneers, clapping back in a video response, “Aye, I gotta make this video for the big teeth trolls, man,” he said in an Instagram video. “Aye bro, listen, calm down, bruh. Your bitch ain’t going nowhere. She still gon’ be there. I don’t want her.”
Twitter; oops, X users have been going in with the jokes. You can see those reactions in the gallery below.
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Just when you thought there was no way Elon Musk could possibly ruin Twitter, oops, we mean X any further; he is now deciding to remove the one tool users love to keep themselves sane.
Last week bootleg Tony Stark, aka Elon Musk, claimed his trash a** platform X, formerly known as Twitter, was getting rid of the beloved block button claiming it “makes no sense.”
“Block is going to be deleted as a ‘feature’, except for DMs,” the so-called tech genius said in a tweet on a Friday.
Hilariously, Musk’s X post was slapped with a further content notice by an X user pointing out that if he removed the ability to block people, his app would violate Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store guidelines.
“If the ability to block users was to be removed, X would be in violation of the policies of the App Store as well as the Google Play Store. Potentially, this could lead to X being removed from these platforms,” the further content notice read.
Musk then suggested that X users instead utilize the mute feature that doesn’t block users from trolling your account but removes their posts from your timelines.
Elon Musk Is Very Unserious
In pure case of irony, right-wing trolls James Woods and Catturd decided to confront the Tesla chief about removing the block button and hilariously were blocked by Musk.
Another X user made a keen observation, pointing out that “Elon Musk probably wants to remove the block feature after he found out how many of us block him.”
Other users add they will leave X altogether; one X post read, “If this happens I’ll be leaving the app. Sorry friends.”
We shall see if Musk will follow through on removing the block feature, but it’s clear the devil works hard, but Elon Musk works harder to ruin his app.
You can see more reactions to Elon Musk possibly removing the block button and getting slam dunked by his community notes feature in the gallery below.
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Concert tickets cost a grip now, but one fan got a hell of a show and a Hermès Birkin Bag that could probably have her set for life.
During a recent Los Angeles stop during his It Was All A Blur Tour, Drake decided to make one lucky fans night by giving her a pink Hermès Birkin 30 bag, reportedly worth up to $35,000.
Drake admitted in a 2017 interview to having a vast collection of the ridiculously expensive Hermès Birkin handbags for the lucky women he will eventually settle down and have children with that he won’t have to hide, said in other TikTok videos “make sure she has security on the way out,” so she can make it out with expensive souvenir.
He also told the crowd that “Drake ain’t cheap!” obviously, repeating the chant during the show.
As expected, X users hopped on the platform formerly known as Twitter to express interest in attending a Drake show in hopes of acquiring their very own Hermès Birkin bag.
“Drake handing out Birkin Bags. I need a ticket IMMEDIATELY!!!!,” one X user wrote.
“drake gave away a birkin at his last concert???? lemme go find these tickets,” another X user wrote.
Drake has been flaunting his wealth in many ways, whether it is purchasing for $3 million, allegedly, and then melting down Pharrell’s chains, getting his hands on Tupac Shakur’s crown ring, which sold for $1 million.
Hey Drizzy, can we hold something? Just saying.
You can see more reactions to Drake, aka Thugnificent, gifting a fan a Hermès Birkin 30 bag during his concert in the gallery below.
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