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Consequence Calls Out Kanye West: ‘NEVER Again Say You Are ALONE’

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Consequence has some words for Kanye West. While assisting in the promotion of Ye’s YZY PODS shoes, Consequence had to “get something off my chest.”

Seemingly hearing Ye’s rant last week, Consequence wanted to address Ye’s belief that he is operating alone.

“NEVER again say in public or to others in private that you are ALONE,” Cons wrote. “That’s the biggest SLAP IN THE FACE you could give to your TEAM

“Guys like me, Don C, Monop, GL, Doe,IBN,Arrow and even Virgil (RIP) have given you big portions of our Adult lives so that we could all be ‘The Bulls’”

He later would write, “You can be the one with the Money And even the Power But I will always need my RESPECT.”

Consequence would then call out Ye’s recent apology to the Jewish community: “If you can apologize to the Jewish community in Hebrew…Then maybe you should apologize to a few of your guys in English”

Kanye West has dropped his first post-Adidas footwear. Kanye dropped the shoe on Yeezy.com for a retail price of $200. The new shoe is calf-high and in all-black, available in only three sizes.

Before the shoe’s release, Kanye West issued an apology to the Jewish community after his name was written on a missile that is being used in the Hamas war. Ye issued his apology for antisemitic remarks and Hitler’s support in Hebrew.

The statement was shared on Ye’s Instagram account, apologizing for his offensive remarks over the past year. A translation of the apology reads:

“I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions, it was not my intention to hurt or disrespect, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused. I am committed to starting with myself and learning from this experience to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding in the future. Your forgiveness is important to me, and I am committed to making amends and promoting unity.”

According to TMZ, Haim Gozali, an Israeli mixed-martial artist, wrote his name on the weapon and has a history of celebrating the death of Palestinians.

The message sent with Gozali’s tweet reads: “@kanyewest you don’t like us jewish. So we don’t like you too!!!!”

The message on the missile reads: “Kanye West Flying to Gaza Haim Gozali.”

You can see it below.

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Marques Houston Welcomes New Baby With His Wife Miya: ‘Couldn’t Feel More Complete’

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Marques Houston Welcomes New Baby with His Wife Miya

Marques Houston and his wife, Miya, have announced the arrival of their new baby.

Hitting Instagram, the couple wrote “On December 13th we welcomed our sweet baby boy. We are so in love and couldn’t feel more complete.”

The baby’s name is Greyson Houston and weighed 6lbs and 2oz.

Earlier this year, Marques Houston opened up on marrying a 19-year-old woman, who he met when she was 17. The R&B singer will appear on the TV One series, Uncensored, where he will tell why their “situation is a little different.”

Houston states the two met through mutual friends. “When I met my wife, she was 17. We had no, really, conversation and no, really, connection until she was of age,” Houston said.

Acknowledging the backlash, Houston chalked it up as “people don’t understand.”

“When we did finally start to talk, I was like, ‘This woman is like me.’ For one, we had a spiritual connection, and I feel like that’s the most important thing, and being able to start being around her, we connected through music and her spirit, her kindness, her heart, reminds me a lot of my mom. We connected on so many different levels.”

In June 2020, the singer/actor addressed his relationship on Instagram. “With all that’s going on in the world, my love life shouldn’t be a topic. But since it is let me just give y’all the facts so you don’t have to ‘allegedly’ believe or create rumors,” says the You Got Served star. He continued, “I needed to speak because this is not music or television, this is my family, my future wife and my life.”

At that time, Houston told his fans on Instagram that he met Miya at a Jehovah’s Witness Convention in 2018. She eventually became friends with his manager Chris Stokes’s daughter, Chrissy.

He continued saying, “ We fell in love and got engaged in March of 2019. My dad Michael loves her, and the people I am closest to all love her as well. Most importantly we have Jehovahs blessing. …And that’s the story. No twists, no turns, no scandals, just true love. There is nothing that can come to light, because there’s no darkness in my life. You wanted the truth. I don’t have anything to hide, so if you’re waiting for something else, you will be waiting forever.”

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Ariana Grande Teases New Music in 2024: ‘See You Next Year’

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It’s been a while since Ariana Grande has released an album. But she is letting her fans know that she is coming in 2024.

Hitting Instagram, Grande dropped off an Instagram collage of Polaroid pictures, captioning, “See you next year.”

Included in the post was a carousel of pictures and videos, one of which detailed that she was “so tired” after wrapping up her album.

You can see the full post below.

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Kevin Hart Takes Legal Action Against Tasha K and Former Assistant for Extortion Scheme

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Standup comedian and actor Kevin Hart is taking legal action against controversial YouTuber LaTasha Kebe, also known as Tasha K, and his former assistant, Miesha Shakes, over an alleged extortion attempt involving a bombshell interview. The 44-year-old star filed a lawsuit, obtained by Page Six, claiming that Kebe and Shakes concocted a plan to release a damaging interview unless Hart paid a six-figure “ransom.”

According to the lawsuit, Kebe and Shakes recorded an interview filled with what Hart contends are “false and defamatory statements” about him. Afterward, an associate of Kebe allegedly contacted Hart’s team, demanding a substantial $250,000 ransom to prevent the release of the damaging interview. A teaser clip of the interview was posted, emphasizing Kebe’s determination, stating, “when you don’t pay, we have to get money by any means necessary.”

Undeterred by the ultimatum, Hart swiftly took legal action, issuing a cease and desist letter pointing out that Shakes was bound by a Non-Disclosure Agreement and Confidentiality Agreement from her time working with him. Despite the legal warning, Kebe proceeded to release the full interview on her subscription-based website.

In the interview, Shakes discussed Hart’s legal troubles, alleged gambling addiction, and accusations of habitual cheating. Now, a legal battle is underway as Hart is suing both Kebe and Shakes for extortion and invasion of privacy. Shakes faces additional charges of breach of contract and defamation, while Kebe is accused of intentional interference with contractual relations.

Thoughts?

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[WATCH] SOURCE SPORTS: Gervonta Davis Converts To Islam, Changes His Name To Abdul Wahid

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In the mindset of two great boxing champions who came before him, undefeated B-More native Gervonta Davis has taken his Shahadah, therefore converting to the religion of Islam. Video footage of Davis taking his Shahadah has surfaced while criticism has already been given to the boxer for the Islamic name he has now chosen for himself.

Just as famous Muslim converts Muhammad Ali and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar chose new names along with their new religion, Davis has chosen the name Abdul Wahid, which means “slave to The One”. Imam Hasan Somali disclosed Davis’s Muslim name, explaining, “The attribute that he chose, the name that he chose as a Muslim, is Abdul Wahid. It means the servant of the One, from the names of Allah, the name of God, which is Al Wahid.”

It is not confirmed if he will continue to fight under the name Davis or his newly received name. Other athletes such as Kyrie Irving and Mike Tyson continued to use their given names in public after their conversion to the most practiced religion on the planet.

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Takeoff’s Father Files $1M Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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According to news reports, the father of late rapper Takeoff of the famed ATL trio Migos, has joined the $1 million wrongful death civil lawsuit against Houston’s 810 Billiards & Bowling.

Brant J. Stogner, the attorney for Takopff’s dad Kenneth Ball, announced that Mr. Ball is an Intervenor in the case, seeking compensation from the business where his son lost his life last year. Ball is suing for funeral expenses, psychological and psychiatric expenses, loss of advice, counsel, services, care, maintenance, and support.

Takeoff’s $26 million estate has become the center of this legal battle between his father and mother, Titiana Davenport. She previously filed a lawsuit against the Houston bowling alley, citing inadequate security and the owners’ knowledge of the establishments history of violent crimes prior to Takeoff’s murder.

Takeoff was shot and killed outside of 810 Billiards & Bowling last November. Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, was arrested and charged on Dec. 2, 2022 with the rapper’s murder.

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Tiffany Haddish Turns DUI Misadventure into Comedy at Christmas Show

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Comedian Tiffany Haddish, known for her sharp wit and ability to find humor in almost any situation, has once again turned a personal misadventure into comedy. Last month, the actress found herself in hot water after being arrested on DUI charges for falling asleep behind the wheel in Beverly Hills.

Tiffany Haddish incorporated her recent run-in with the law into her Christmas show at The Laugh Factory. TMZ reports that during the annual Christmas feast, organized for families in need, Haddish took center stage, dressed as Mrs. Claus, and gave her amusing take on the “beautiful” Beverly Hills jails.

Despite the seriousness of the DUI arrest, Tiffany approached the subject with her trademark humor, describing the local jails as some of the most aesthetically pleasing facilities around. She playfully highlighted the unexpected amenities offered by these seemingly glamorous holding spaces.

While joking about the luxurious features of the Beverly Hills jails, Tiffany managed to entertain the audience while shedding light on the unexpected aspects of the legal system.

Notably, Tiffany didn’t shy away from sharing details about her brief stint behind bars, expressing surprise at the cleanliness of the facilities and even commending the availability of quality feminine products.

Thoughts?

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WATCH: Lil Wayne Says He is the LeBron James of Rap

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Lil Wayne Says He is the LeBron James of Rap

Lil Wayne revealed which NBA player’s career most mirrors his. Speaking on Bleacher Report, Weezy F stated he is the LeBron James of rap.

“I would say that I’m like a LeBron,” Wayne revealed. “I dropped my first solo album when I was 14, and that’s the same album I’m talking about that went platinum. And Ive been doing this at this pace of higher ever since, just like him.”

Lil Wayne and Young Money Entertainment has brought Hip-Hop to some of the biggest acts and runs in history. Lil Wayne himself was on the label, Drake is one of the GOATs, and there were runs like Tyga that some artists wish they had. But if you ask Wayne himself, Nicki Minaj is the greatest Young Money artist of all time.

Speaking on Complex’s GOAT Talk series last week, Lil Wayne revealed Nicki’s status as the YM goat. “GOAT Young Money artist? Nicki Minaj,” Wayne said.

Appearing on the show with Lil Wayne was 2 Chainz, who agreed, “I would say Nicki too.”

You can hear it below.

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Taraji P. Henson Reveals She Fired Her Whole Team After They Fumbled Cookie Lyons Spinoff Show

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Taraji P. Henson revealed a massive shakeup that she made to her team after the conclusion of Empire. According to Henson, a Cookie spinoff was supposed to happen, and when it didn’t, she cleared house. The reveal came after Variety’s Angelique Jackson asked about her best business decision.

“Firing everybody after Cookie,” Henson responded. “Everybody had to fucking go. Where is my deal? Where’s my commercial? Cookie was at the top of the fashion game. Where is my endorsement? What did you have set up for after this? That’s why you all haven’t seen me in so long. They had nothing set up. All they wanted was another Cookie show.”

She added, “I said, ‘I’ll do it, but it has to be right. The people deserve…she’s too beloved for y’all to fuck it up.’ And so, when they didn’t get it right, I was like, ‘Well, that’s it,’ and they had nothing else. ‘You’re all fuckin’ fired.’ It took me years to get there…you are the prize. Don’t you ever forget that. You are the talent. You are there check. Don’t every forget that. They work for you. If they are not…somebody else will do it. I stayed with the same team for years.”

Last week, Taraji P. Henson cried over frustration with Hollywood. She admitted she was considering quitting her job over the pay gap for Black actresses and revealed she hasn’t had a raise in years. The blogs suspected tension between Taraji and Oprah, but it seems Oprah has made things right with the Empire actress.

Taranji posted a photo of she and Oprah with the caption:

It is so important for black women and ALL women of color to support each other.

It is also imperative to have women of color in decision making positions across ALL industries.

Thank you for responding to my message with the compassion, understanding and support that I’ve received.💜🙏🏾💜

With that being said…

Ms. OPRAH has been nothing less than a steady and solid beacon of light to ALL OF THE CAST of The Color Purple!!!

She has provided ENCOURAGEMENT, GUIDANCE and UNWAVERING SUPPORT to us all.

She told me personally to reach out to her for ANYTHING I needed, and I did!

It took ONE CALL… ONE CONVERSATION… and ONE DECISION MAKING BLACK WOMAN to make me feel heard.

Thank You Ms. @OPRAH For ALL That You Do 💜💜💜

Thoughts?

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Happy Kwanzaa! Kujichagulia(Self Determination)

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(DAY 2) Self-Determination/Kujichagulia – To define the world in our own image and interest, placing African people and our history and culture at the center of our worldview and social reality

Perspective on Self-Determination

Implied and embedded in the principle self-determination is the notion of respect which a people have for its culture and historical and current contribution to the world. At the family level this translates into the art, music, and literature which is possessed or a part of the home. It obligates parents to follow Cater G. Woodson’s lead in teaching African American History first in the home, ensuring that children and adult know that they have made a special and enduring contribution to the world, that the African American experience in America is worthy of praise and honor, that as Bethune elegantly Stated: “I want Negroes to maintain their human dignity at all costs. We, as Negroes, must recognize that we are the custodians as well as the heirs of a great civilization. We have given something to the world as a race and for this we are proud and fully conscious of our place in the total picture of mankind’s development.”

Focus: What Self-Determination Day is about?

Self-Determination Day focuses on activities which reinforce the principle Self-Determination. Some activities may include, but are not mandatory:

Emphasize that the creation of Kwanzaa was an act of self-determination
Review the Kwanzaa symbols
Make the celebration focus on your family
Make the celebration festive and joyous
Try to have a special meal- at home or away
Make the day special with a focus on African American culture and history

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