Tyler Perry Addresses Black Critics Who ‘Educate Themselves Away From Their Blackness’

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Media Mogul Tyler Perry dismissed critics in a sit-down interview with “CBS Mornings” where he promoted his upcoming Prime Video documentary “Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.” During the sit down Rerry addressed critics in the black community that shy away from the Madea’s in their family. Perry said he doesn’t have respect from people and try to educate themselves away from their blackness.

Perry shared:

“When I get to those ‘hoity toity’ Negroes who don’t understand [and are] looking down their noses at everything… I marvel at them at how intelligent they are but how they miss the most simple things… marvel at any Black person who wants to remove themselves from their Blackness. There’s this instant thing of ‘let me get away from where I come from, let me get away from the Madeas of my family, and let me educate myself away from my Blackness,. Those people I don’t have respect for.”

Thoughts?

Watch the video below.

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Jeezy Says He and Jeannie Mai Attempted to Save Their Marriage via Therapy

Jeezy Says He and Jeannie Mai Attempted Therapy

Jeezy is pulling back the curtain further on his divorce from Jeannie Mai in conversation with Nia Long. The conversation is connected to his new album, I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget.

Jeezy revealed he and Mai attempted counseling, but it did not fix the issue. “I can tell you that this has not been an easy journey. I can tell you that I’m saddened, I can tell you that I’m disappointed, I can tell you that I’m uneasy,” Jeezy said.

He added that his current aim is “to take care of myself, and to love myself, and to be in the best situation.”

You can tap into the full conversation below.

Fans are looking at Jeezy and his lyrics and wondering if he is giving insights into his pending divorce from Jeannie Mai. On the new double album, I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget, Sno has a single titled “Don’t Cheat,” which clears his name of infidelity.

“I be out here getting paper while you sleep,” Jeezy raps. “Once again, ’cause real niggas don’t cheat.” You can hear the full single below.

Jeezy released an official statement, breaking his silence on his divorce from Jeannie Mai. The statement comes after Mai has appeared on public platforms. The statement is available below:

“The decision to end this chapter in my life was not made impulsively and comes with a heavy heart. Despite this, my love and respect for Jeannie remains and the time we spent together holds a cherished place in my heart. Our beautiful daughter is the best gift from our relationship and I am committed to assuring she feels the love and stability she deserves. During this period, I kindly request that you respect our family’s privacy as we focus on healing.”

JAY “JEEZY” JENKINS

Jeannie Mai appeared on Sherri Shepherd’s Sherri Show and publicly commented on her ongoing divorce from Jeezy.

“It takes daily to sit and be quiet in your thoughts,” Mai said. “You give God your pain and he will give you his power. Just taking it day by day.”

She added, “And turning off everything really helps. I tuned into the voices that I needed to hear, that’s me and the truth.”

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Damson Idris and Lori Harvey Attend Odell Beckham Jr.’s NYC Birthday Party Separately

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Before they issued an official statement, Damson Idris and Lori Harvey hit Odell Beckham Jr.’s 31st birthday party on Monday in NYC. But they arrived separately.

Diamonds were around Harvey’s neck, and Idris wore a Tommy Jeans Rugby shirt. Their separate arrival was during fan speculation about their status.

On Wednesday morning, Damson Idris and Lori Harvey confirmed their relationship is over. In a joint statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the two state they are “remaining friends” and share a respect for each other.

“We are at a point in our lives where our individual paths require our full attention and dedication,” the statement reads. “We part ways, remaining friends with nothing but love and respect for each other and the time we shared together.”

Fans began questioning whether the Lori Harvey and Damson Idris relationship was over earlier this week. The murmurs came after the two removed images of each other across their respective Instagram pages.

Further fan investigation showed that neither are following each other.

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WATCH: Nia Long on Her Public Breakup: ‘I Think I’m Exactly Where I Need to Be’

Nia Long on Her Public Breakup: 'I Think I'm Exactly Where I Need to Be'

Nia Long spoke about her public breakup from Ime Udoka in a conversation with Jeezy, centered on their growth in association with Sno’s new album, I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget.

“My older son saw me trying to keep the family together but I had to come to a place where loving myself was bigger and more important than saving anybody,” Long said.

She added, “I think I’m exactly where I need to be. Somedays I’m totally good and other days it’s ‘oh my God, this is so much work.’ Other days it’s women shouldn’t have to be this strong.”

From there, Long teared up and stated, “it is what it is.”

You can see the moment and full conversation below.

In August, Nia Long asked for primary custody of the son she shares with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. According to TMZ, Long claims Udoka is not active in supporting the kid.

A new filing in Los Angeles court shows a request for primary legal and physical custody of their shared 11-year-old son, Kez. Long also asked for Udoka to visit their child in what is “consistent with the child’s best interest.”

Udoka has not yet responded to the request, and a ruling is pending.

In May, Udoka received his new job and many want to know what his former lover, Nia Long, had to say about it. Over the weekend, Long fired off a small statement.

“The best revenge, is no revenge, Move on. Be happy,” Long wrote.

The comment comes after Long thanked Stephen A. Smith for his thoughts about her following Udoka’s hiring.

“If you mention him and another woman, inevitably, she’s going to come up,” Smith said. “How come nobody thought about the sister? How come they just left her out there standing on her own? I will always defend her. I will always defend her on this issue.”

Long’s message to Stephen A.: “Thank you @stephenasmith for your support. TBC… ‘The most disrespected person in America is the black woman’ – Malcolm X.”

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WATCH: Rick Ross Details Why He Told Meek Mill Not to Trust Nicki Minaj on “Apple of My Eye”

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On Rick RossRather You Than Me album, Rozay has a single called “Apple of My Eye,” which he gave a message to Meek Mill.

I told Meek, “I wouldn’t trust Nicki
Instead of beefin’ with your dog, you just give ’em some distance”

– Rick Ross on “Apple of My Eye”

Speaking with Complex, Ross said it was due to the differences between Meek and Drake at the time. With Nicki Minaj being on the same label as The Boy, it was a reasonable statement.

You can hear Rozay detail the bar below.

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Today in Hip Hop History: Jungle Brothers Released Their Debut LP ‘Straight Out The Jungle’ 35 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip Hop history, the Jungle Brothers released their debut LP Straight Out the Jungle.  As the first project of the illustrious Native Tongues collective, other members include De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and Black Sheep, this album opened the door for a new type of conscious rap. With their Afrocentric influence and sample-heavy production, the Jungle Brothers were able to create a unique sound in a saturated New York Hip Hop scene.

Coming at the end of the gold roped, tracksuited and Kangol Golden Age of Hip Hop this album ushered in a new era. Through a new style of sampling and almost no regard to the flamboyancy of mid-80’s rap, this album became a true trailblazer. The trio’s adventurous take on Hip Hop led to them exploring otherwise uncharted waters. Their jazz and house influence created a new lane for Hip Hop crossovers left behind by Def Jam’s obsession with rap-rock. The group’s lyrics were also a healthy and needed change to the genre. Prior to its release, rap was mostly dominated by MC’s rapping about how much better they could rap than everyone else. The Jungle Brothers came with bars to enrich the mind and soul of their listeners rather than stroke their own ego. Songs like “Straight Out of The Jungle” and “Black is Back” were some of the first rap songs with an overtly pro-Black message.

Commercially, the album was a quiet success, peaking at only #39 on the Billboard 200. Critically, however, this album was highly regarded as a new beginning for Hip Hop. Publications across the board hailed this album as a fresh take on rap as a whole. This album kicked off a new counter-culture in Hip Hop. Fans began to leave behind their flashy get-ups for dashikis and leather African pendents fueled by a new sense of blackness and cultural pride. Thanks to the Jungle Brothers and their debut, the early ’90s became the Hip Hop equivalent to the late ’60s of rock ‘n’ roll.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Pete Rock & CL Smooth Released ‘The Main Ingredient’ 29 Years Ago

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On this day in 1994, Pete Rock and CL Smooth via Elektra Records dropped their second album, The Main Ingredient, twenty-four years ago today.

Produced exclusively by the legend Pete Rock himself, The Main Ingredient defined the sound of the Money Earnin’ Mount Vernon duo, with Pete’s signature horns and jazz-laced drums patterns, tracks like “I Got A Love”, which derived from The Ambassadors’ “Ain’t Got The Love” and was sampled in Jay-Z’s and Jay Elec’s “Shiny Suit Theory,” and “Sun Won’t Come Out” became the “production prediction” of Pete Rock even outside of his projects with CL.

Ironically, this was the duo’s last album together, never citing reasons for their separation. Nevertheless, we thank Pete Rock & CL Smooth for this time capsule of Hip Hop purity. Salute!

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Usher, Jamie Foxx and Jason Kelce Featured in PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive Issue

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PEOPLE‘s Annual Sexiest Man Alive issue is coming, revealing Patrick Dempsey as the cover star. Also included in the magazine are Usher, Jamie Foxx, and Philadephia Eagles lineman Jason Kelce.

In his inclusion, Usher revealed that he is attempting to balance family and his ever-flowing success. “Dad life is everything,” Usher said. “I’m trying to make certain I stay cool to them.”

Jamie Foxx is highlighted for battling a near-death health crisis and dominating streaming releases. Kelce’s teamed podcast, New Heights, with his brother and Taylor Swift’s boo, Travis Kelce, with a matching Prime Video doc, has opened Jason to a new world. “We’re just trying to have fun.”

You can see their features and more members of the list here.

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WATCH: Remy Ma and Eazy The Block Captain Hit Philadelphia Eagles Game Together

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Remy Ma and Eazy The Block Captain are again catching eyes after the two hit the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles game together. The sighting of the two fueled rumors about the status of the marriage of Remy and Papoose.

In September, Remy Ma’s Chrome 23 Battle Rap showcase ‘I Do What I Want’ featuring Geechi Gotti and Eazy the Block Captain had the internet buzzing. Geechi brought up alleged rumors that Remy Ma was cheating on her husband Papoose with Eazy the Block Captain. In the viral verse heard around the internet, Geechi talks to Remy claiming Papoose fought Eazy. 

Now video surfaces of Remy and Eazy together on stage and Eazy responds to Geechie during the battle and critics are claiming— Eazy didn’t deny the allegations.  

Watch below.

Watch the controversial verse below.

Courtney B contributed to this report.

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Jamie Foxx Reportedly Planning a Wedding and Baby with Girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp

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Jamie Foxx is reportedly thinking about a marriage and more children. According to Radar Online, the Oscar-winning actor is looking to take his relationship a step further with Alyce Huckstepp.

Sources close to the actor state Foxx wants to have his first child with Huckstepp, whom he has dated since 2022. The two are detailed as “smitten,” and the efforts to have a child are “absolutely in the plan!”

In September, Foxx was spotted in Cabo with his girlfriend Huckstepp, enjoying a baecation.

Foxx was spotted in a matching graphic black jacket and joggers. A wide-brimmed hat and white sneakers completed the fit. You can see looks from his getaway below.

Previously, Jamie Foxx shared another update on his health. Sharing a collection of photos in a white tee, with a knit bucket and holding red crocs, Foxx let fans know -he was in an “unexpected dark journey.”

“You’re lookin at a man who is thankful… finally startin to feel like myself… it’s been an unexpected dark journey… but I can see the light…,” Foxx wrote. “I’m thankful to everyone that reached out and sent well wishes and prayers… I have a lot of people to thank… u just don’t know how much it meant… I will be thanking all of you personally… and if you didn’t know… GOD IS GOOD… all day every day…”

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