Rapper A$AP Rocky (Rakim Mayers) pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, opting to proceed to trial on two felony assault charges. The decision means the 36-year-old faces the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.   On Tuesday, Mayers turned down a final prosecution plea offer of 180 days in jail and will face the possibility […]

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Sports personality Stephen A. Smith, a self proclaimed fiscal conservative and social liberal, recently sat down with The Rubin Report podcast to discuss a plethora of political topics, including former President Barack Obama. Among many takes, Smith states he was “misinformed” about voting for Donald Trump but ultimately chose not to support the 47th President […]

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Jay-Z’s Marcy Ventures has bolstered its Black buying power by merging with the investment arm of Pendulum Holdings, which was founded by former Barack Obama adviser Robbie Robinson. In a move that has sent ripples through the investment world, the strategic alliance creates a powerhouse with over $1 billion in assets, according to a report […]

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NEW ORLEANS, La.-- New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has announced a $25,000 donation to a fund assisting victims of the domestic terrorism attack on New Years Eve in New Orleans.  Jordan spoke with the media on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center ahead of the Saints' game against the […]

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After dominating a rap beef against Drake, Kendrick Lamar has been announced as the Super Bowl LIX halftime performing act. Co-signed by the culture and even NFL Commissioner Roger Godell, Mr. Morale will light up the stage on football’s biggest night of the year. https://www.instagram.com/p/C_qUwHWvjZi/ Fresh off a new single, “Watch The Party Die", Lamar […]

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