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Bill O’Reilly Doubles Down on Racism, Says Black People “Are Ill-Educated and Have Tattoos on Their Foreheads”

Just when you think humans are making some progress, some nonsense like this goes down.

Fat Joe Says He “Felt Abandoned” When Nas & Jay Z Squashed Their Beef After He Publicly Sided With Nas

With their forthcoming album Platas O Plomo slated to be released soon and their French Montana assisted single “All The Way Up” climbing the charts, Fat Joe and Remy Ma stopped by ThisIs50 and spoke with Pvnch about Joe squashing his beef with 50 Cent and this time, where he stood on the former Nas–Jay […]

2 Chainz, Self-Proclaimed “Hugest Kobe Fan in the World,” Won’t Be Buying That $38,000 Hat

The rapper gets the details on that very expensive Kobe Bryant hat.

Action Bronson Cooks An Octopus On Late Night With Seth Meyers

Currently on a press run for his new cooking show on VICELAND titled F**k, That’s Delicious, rapper/chef Action Bronson paid a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers to show off some of his culinary skills. The Queens rapper showed the audience exactly how he goes about cooking an octopus, with his own comedic Hip […]

Dustin “Screech” Diamond Scores Early Release From Jail for Being Really Good at Cleaning

Now Screech can get back to work on hopefully making an R-rated Screech spin-off.

Watch Arian Foster’s Mom Freak Out After The Rock Says Hi to Her on Instagram

When you’re Dwayne Johnson, all it takes is a “Hi.”

Vetements’ Snoop Dogg T-Shirt Will Set You Back Almost $1,000

The label’s latest pop culture-inspired creation will set you back almost a grand.

NBA Superfan Jimmy Goldstein Discusses His Rocky Relationship With Kobe Bryant

Jimmy Goldstein and Kobe Bryant are finally on friendly terms.

Makonnen Turns Into a Cowboy and Heads Out West For His “Solo” Video

This is the newest video for Makonnen’s recent mixtape, ‘Drink More Water 6.’

Common, Ice Cube And The Roots Perform “Real People” On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Common and Ice Cube are continuing to make history while out promoting their new film The Barbershop: The Next Cut, newly appearing on The Tonight Show performing “Real People” off the film’s soundtrack. Common and Cube, who were backed up by the legendary Roots crew, took to the stage and shook hands in solidarity after Cube […]

8 Versus 24: Which Kobe Was Better?

The case can be made for No. 8. The case can be made for No. 24. The case can be made for both. Today, we settle the debate.

Dancing With The Stars’ South African-Born Keo Motsepe Talks Resilience, Culture & More

Dancing With The Stars [DWTS] has been television phenomena for years, where you can catch your favorite celebrity strutting their moves on the dance floor. But while everyone knows about the stars that are performing, what about the professional dancers who bring the show to life? Expressing himself through dancing for as long has he […]

ILoveMakonnen Celebrates His Birthday With New Video, “Solo”

ILoveMakonnen turns 27 today, and to celebrate he’s dropped a brand new video for one of his Drink More Water 6 standouts, “Solo,” directed by Max. Makonnen, who infamously raps “I swear my album better drop this fall/Don’t try to play me for another EP” on the song, goes shirtless to show off his new-and-improved […]

Grand Puba Set to Release First Album in Seven Years

At one time Grand Puba, Sadat X and Lord Jamar made up the group Brand Nubian for the 1990 album, All for One. The trio fit well with the conscious-rap of the time like Public Enemy, Poor Righteous Teachers, Gangstarr and others. It was Puba’s 1995 hit “I Like It” that really launched him as […]

Tituss Burgess Will Do Whatever the Hell He Wants

He went from singing showtunes to “Peeno Noir,” and quickly became the secret weapon of ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.’

Kendrick Lamar Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant With Awesome Highlight Clip

Kendrick Lamar is a native of Compton, California, which means his “hometown” team was the Los Angeles Lakers growing up, and you can spot him seated courtside at the Staples Center on any given night, watching Kobe Bryant‘s farewell tour, and the Lakers crop of young players try to figure out just how the heck they’re […]

CDC: Zika Virus Is “Scarier Than We Initially Thought”

Monday [April 11, 2016], top U.S. health officials expressed their growing concerns with the outbreak of the Zika virus, an epidemic that began to dominate headlines late last year. It was at a White House briefing that they urged Congress to pass the nearly $2 billion in emergency funding for Zika combat that the Obama administration requested in back in […]

DJ Khaled Confirms Jay Z/Future Collab, Delivers More Cloth Talk on ‘Ebro In The Morning’

Yesterday was a big day for DJ Khaled, as he announced his new partnership with L.A. Reid and Epic Records, and a new album–his 9th–called Major Key likely set to drop this summer. In addition to Khaled’s announcements, producer Southside let loose in an interview that he had knowledge of a Jay Z and Future collaboration […]

DJ Khaled Confirms Jay Z/Future Collab, Delivers More Cloth Talk on ‘Ebro In The Morning’

Yesterday was a big day for DJ Khaled, as he announced his new partnership with L.A. Reid and Epic Records, and a new album–his 9th–called Major Key likely set to drop this summer. In addition to Khaled’s announcements, producer Southside let loose in an interview that he had knowledge of a Jay Z and Future collaboration […]

Dame Dash Tells Dr. Jenn How Losing Aaliyah & His Mom Affected Him In VH1’s Family Therapy

In this week’s episode of VH1’s Family Therapy, Dame Dash touches on how the loss of his mom and former girlfriend Aaliyah affected him as a person. The reality show is based on famous families receiving group therapy to help them in their personal issues. The music mogul is featured on the show with his […]

Logic and Tech N9ne Discuss Rapping Fast and Delivery on Stage

Both Logic and Tech N9ne are known for their fast rapping skills, also known as “chopper style.” It’s not often you get footage of two spitters discussing their methods in delivery and stage presence but that’s what happened on this intimate clip behind stage. The YouTube video starts with Logic showing Tech a song he […]

Logic and Tech N9ne Discuss Rapping Fast and Delivery on Stage

Both Logic and Tech N9ne are known for their fast rapping skills, also known as “chopper style.” It’s not often you get footage of two spitters discussing their methods in delivery and stage presence but that’s what happened on this intimate clip behind stage. The YouTube video starts with Logic showing Tech a song he […]

Pregame Rituals From the South

In a region where sports often equal religion, you know it’s worth taking a look at their pregame traditions. ​

Did LeBron James Get Caught Trying to Slide Into an Instagram Model’s DMs?

LeBron James is making headlines for something he did on social media again.

This Dystopian YA Novel From 1981 Helps Explain the Rise of Donald Trump

Todd Strasser, author of ‘The Wave,’ on Trump, groupthink, and the allure of false promises.

UFC Star Jon Jones Says Police Pulled Him Over Because He Is Black

Late last month, UFC star Jon Jones was pulled over in Albuquerque, NM by police and given several citations, one of which included drag racing. The incident with police caused Jones to violate the conditions of his probation stemming from a hit-and-run accident just a year prior. Last night, Jones posted a video on his […]

Mexico-To-Maryland Cocaine Ring Dismantled, 31 Kilos and $2.4 Million Seized

Today, the DEA is celebrating last week’s arrests of four men and the confiscation of 31 kilos of cocaine and $2.4 million in cash, in Maryland. The seizure is the end result of an eight-month long investigation and indicates the dismantling of a multi-million dollar cocaine enterprise with ties to a major Mexican drug organization. The […]

Rachel Dolezal Says She Has No Regrets About Racial Identity Controversy: “Racism Created Race”

The former NAACP chapter president from Spokane says racial identity is too “complex” to squeeze into a sound bite.

New York Knicks Interested In Former Cavaliers Head Coach David Blatt

With the New York Knicks head coaching job still in limbo, the frontrunner for the position is current team interim coach Kurt Rambis, who has led the team to a 9-18 record since taking over. Though Rambis and franchise President Phil Jackson have a close relationship, Jackson is still looking at other possible options. Last […]

New York Knicks Interested In Former Cavaliers Head Coach David Blatt

With the New York Knicks head coaching job still in limbo, the frontrunner for the position is current team interim coach Kurt Rambis, who has led the team to a 9-18 record since taking over. Though Rambis and franchise President Phil Jackson have a close relationship, Jackson is still looking at other possible options. Last […]

Adele Doesn’t Want Trump Or Anyone Else Using Her Music During Their Political Campaigns

Ten-time Grammy Award winner Adele recently released a statement saying she has not given her permission for anyone to use her music as part of their political campaigns. It is unknown whether she will pursue any legal action to prevent the unauthorized use of her music in the future. This statement came in response to […]

DJ Khaled Dropped Off Some Major Knowledge During His Recent Hot 97 Interview

He also talked about his new deal with Epic Records.

El Monte Flores Gang Shot Callers Plead Guilty To RICO Charges

So far, more than 20 members of the El Monte Flores (EMF), of California, gang have pleaded guilty in a 2014 RICO indictment. Last week, two of the gang’s leaders, James “Chemo” Gutierrez and Kenneth Cofer pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. They also each pleaded guilty to […]

Surveillance Video Appears to Show Will Smith Hitting a Hummer Driven By the Man Who Allegedly Killed Him

Did Will Smith hit Cardell Hayes’ Hummer moments before Hayes shot and killed him?

Surveillance Footage Shows Will Smith Committing Hit-And-Run On Killer’s Car

More details have emerged in the shooting death of former Saints player Will Smith in New Orleans last weekend. Cardell Hayes was arrested and charged with second-degree murder but his attorney John Fuller told reporters that his client was not the aggressor, suggesting that Smith was intoxicated and there might have been and second weapon […]

Willow Smith Says It Blows Her Mind She’s a Chanel Ambassador

Willow Smith covers the May issue of ‘Teen Vogue.’

Black Souls Member Sentenced To A Century In The Penitentiary For Shooting 2 Cops

Shooting anybody can get you throw behind bars for years. Shooting cops will get you locked longer than forever. The latter is the fate dealt to a Chicago gang member yesterday (April 11). Judge Nicholas Ford sentenced Alvis Holley, 28, to 100 years in prison for non-fatally shooting two police officers on July 18, 2011 shooting in […]

Megan Fox Is Pregnant With Her Third Child

The ‘Turtles’ star has two sons with former partner Brian Austin Green.

John Cena Explains Why His ‘Trainwreck’ Sex Scene With Amy Schumer Ended Up Being So Awkward

The original ‘Trainwreck’ script called for John Cena and Amy Schumer’s sex scene to be less awkward than it was.

PROMO: The Darkness is Calling You in ‘Dark Souls 3’

Watch the trailer for the latest, and arguably greatest, installment of the ‘Dark Souls’ series, ‘Dark Souls 3,’ which hits store shelves today.

Lil Yachty Shares His New Song “India (Oh Love)”

Lil Boat gets emotional on his new track.

Beyoncé Drops the Official Lookbook for Ivy Park

Get a closer look at the collection before it drops in two days.

The Ticket Price For Kobe’s Last NBA Game Are As Outrageous As Expected

Tomorrow evening, in a shockingly meaningful match-up at home against the Utah Jazz, Kobe Bryant, The Black Mamba, will play in his final NBA game. How is this game meaningful? If the Jazz win and the Rockets lose, Utah is headed to the playoffs, and James Harden and company will be gone fishing. However, that’s […]

The Knicks Are Reportedly Interested in David Blatt

The ex-Cavs coach was fired earlier this year despite being 30-11.

Lil Wayne Says He Cried the First Time He Heard 2 Chainz’s “Dedication”

Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz dropped a joint album, Collegrove, last month, the fitting culmination of their careers’ collision course that began with a fateful collaboration, “Duffle Bag Boyz,” nine years ago. The song, which helped catapult Lil Wayne into superstardom and put 2 Chainz–he went by Tity Boi back then–on the map, is a […]

Samantha Bee Proves That Getting an NRA Mascot Costume Is Somehow Much Harder Than Getting a Gun

Is it easier to get a used gun with no background check than to get an NRA mascot costume? Sadly yes.

Samantha Bee Proves That Getting an NRA Mascot Costume Is Somehow Much Harder Than Getting a Gun

Is it easier to get a used gun with no background check than to get an NRA mascot costume? Sadly yes.

Kendrick Lamar Remembers Kobe Bryant in ‘Fade to Black’ Tribute Video

K. Dot discusses Kobe’s legacy and what he has meant to L.A.