Stephen A. Smith Responds To Kwame Brown’s Slander

Kwame Brown’s career in the NBA was an interesting one. After being drafted first overall by Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards, Brown went on to become one of the most notable draft busts of all time. Over the years, this has led to a ton of jokes on his name and it has also led to some harsh words from analysts like Stephen A. Smith, who described Brown as a “bonafide scrub.”

After comments made on the “All The Smoke” podcast, Brown decided to unleash on those who have criticized him, and it led to some hilarious IG live material. In fact, he challenged Stephen A. Smith to a fistfight, which is a challenge that ultimately went viral on social media platforms.

Since Brown’s comments, fans have been wondering if and when Stephen A. would respond. Well, last night, Smith saw everyone’s tweets and decided to chime in on the whole thing. In short, Smith is simply ducking the smoke here, and firmly believes that Brown can say whatever he wants. Smith acknowledges he’s slandered the man over the years, although he won’t be engaging in any sort of beef.

“I will do no such thing. I will not waste my time. That man is right; he’s been retired for years, yet all of us have been guilty of getting on him from time-to-time. He has every right to speak his mind. Go for it!” Smith wrote.

Needless to say, the Stephen A. Vs. Kwame beef looks to be pretty one-sided at this point. Smith has bigger things to worry about, especially with the NBA playoffs on the horizon.

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Apryl Jones Reveals How She Turned Her Life Around

Vixen Apryl Jones wants women to know there’s a solution. The reality TV star has stepped forward with some emotional words about finding peace in her life and going through major journeys. Apryl Jones Reveals How She Conquered Life AJ went to her Instagram page and didn’t hold back – at all. Miss Jones initially […]

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Drake’s Night Out W/ LeBron James Has Huge Risk

OVO Sound boss Drake might not want every moment captured on camera. Buzz is spreading quickly following an epic-looking outing with NBA superstar LeBron James and actor Michael B. Jordan ahead of a Wednesday night play-in game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. Drake’s Night Out W/ LeBron James The 6 […]

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Mizz Rada Has Cure For Life’s Emotional Struggles

Vixen Mizz Rada is speaking her mind fresh from a publicized split. The former ride or die to comedian Michael Blackson has revealed her approach to dealing with the good, bad and ugly parts of life. Mizz Rada Has Cure For Life’s Struggles She went to Instagram with a snapshot of herself soaking in sunshine […]

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21 Savage & Chris Rock Talk About How They Came Together For “Saw” Series

Horror film fans have been eating up the latest in the Saw series, Spiral: From The Book of Saw, and it’s all thanks to a change of pace from Chris Rock. The celebrated actor thought it was important to bring just a hint of comedy to the bloody, longrunning series, and he also brought Rap along with him. 21 Savage released his Spiral EP in connection with the film, and Rock recently sat down with Ebro Darden to discuss how that collaboration came to be.

“Sometimes you got to put some music to it to let people know it exists. You know what I mean?” said Rock. “Just to let people know it’s out there. And [21 Savage] was willing to do it. He’s a big fan of ‘Saw.’ He’s a big fan of horror. So we’re like, okay, really? I run everything by my daughters. So I run it by my daughters, my daughters are like, ‘Yo, you got to do it. You got to work with 21 Savage.’ So here we are.”

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21 Savage gave his side of the story.  “My dude Mike I think. He did the first song. I think he went to the owners of ‘Saw’ and his son is a big fan of me,” said the rapper. “So his son was like, ‘Sh*t. Savage into that type of sh*t.’ Then they made the call and then we met. Then he played the movie. He didn’t tell me who was in the movie. And then he played it and I’m like, ‘Oh hell yeah. You all got Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson here? Yeah, I’m ready to do this. Come on. Let’s do it now.’ I went straight to the studio the same day that we met.”

Fans also received word that 21 is gearing up for another big release this year. “That’s what I’m planning on. That’s what I’m planning on,” he confirmed. “But I like quality work. So, however long that take, it’ll take, but I’m dropping something, for sure.”

Check it out below.

Marilyn Manson Sued By Former Assistant For Sexual Assault, Battery: Report

Shock rocker Marilyn Manson is being hit with yet another lawsuit. For decades, the controversial artist has made headlines over his often odd behavior, but in recent months, Marilyn Manson has faced several sets of accusations from women who have insisted that they were victims of the singer. Many of the women are reportedly former partners or girlfriends of Manson, but on Tuesday (May 18), TMZ reported that a former assistant of the singer has filed a lawsuit against him. 

Ashley Walters has filed a suit alleging “sexual assault, battery and harassment,” stating that she first met Manson back in 2010. 

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He reportedly invited her back to his home in West Hollywood where Walters claims he “requested she take off her top and pinned her on a bed.” She alleges he attempted to kiss her, bit her ear, and tried to get her to touch his genitals. Walters’s story overlaps with Game of Thrones Esmé Bianco, a reported former girlfriend of Manson who lived at his home and is suing him with similar allegations. According to Walters, after Bianco and Manson ended their relationship in 2011, the actress told Walters to leave because Bianco believed the singer “would be dangerous.”

Walters also claims that Manson made disturbing statements that included him allegedly saying he “loves when girls looked like they had just been raped.” She also wrote in her suit that the singer bragged about “getting away with rape” and said he’d like to “kill women he was seeing.” Manson is also accused of using drugs and once he discovered that Walters and Bianco were spending time together, Walters claimed she was fired before being rehired son after. She was once again fired months later but accuses Manson of continuing to “physically and verbally threaten her.”

TMZ reported that Manson’s camp once again denies the accusations of assault.

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Drake Links With LeBron James, Michael B. Jordan, & More For Epic Meet-Up

When it comes to putting together a little shindig for some of his favorite famous friends, Drake knows how to throw a party. The jet-setting hitmaker has continuously stormed the charts—or just remained there indefinitely—and with the increasing Certified Lover Boy anticipation comes more social media takes from the OVO mogul.

On Tuesday (May 18), Drizzy made a return to Instagram by sharing several photos that showed him enjoying some leisure activities along with a handful of recognizable faces including LeBron James, Michael B. Jordan, Snowfall’s Damson Idris, and many more.

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On one post, Drake penned, “Congrats to my brothers nothing like some Lobos to start your Monday off right.” In another, he added, “Having our way.” Fans have speculated that all of the rubbings of elbows has to do with CLB while others suspect that Drizzy has yet another television or film deal on deck and he’s just ironing out the kinks.

Over the weekend, Drake lent his talents to Nicki Minaj’s “Seeing Green,” a track that found the two rappers reuniting with Lil Wayne on wax once again. The trio’s latest collaboration took over streaming services as it was just one of a handful of new additions to Minaj’s recently released 2009 mixtape, Beam Me Up Scotty

Check out Drake doing big things with a few trendsetters below.

Kehlani And Amorphous Won’t Commit To Their Past Lovers On The Summer-Ready Song ‘Back Together’

Last year proved to be a great year for both Kehlani and viral producer Amorphous. The former shared her sophomore album It Was Good Until It Wasn’t early on in 2020, and it proved a hit, ranking high on critics’ year-end lists. As for Amorphous, the producer became a viral name on social media after sharing a number of DJ mashups that earned him a large fan base, catching the attention of many big names in music. Now, the two acts have come together for their brand new single, “Back Together.”

The track is a summer-ready number, with Amorphous providing a high-spirited beat for Kehlani, who sings about maintaining her independence while avoiding an exclusive. “Need you to know we ain’t gettin’ back together,” she sings on the chorus. “But that doesn’t that we can’t come together.”

Amorphous’ last release came as a feature alongside DJ Khaled and Fat Joe for “Sunshine,” which arrived with a video showing the trio enjoying a party aboard a yacht. As for Kehlani, “Back Together” marks the latest in a string of guest appearances she’s made over the past month, which includes tracks with T-Pain, Pink Sweats, Lil Durk, and more.

You can watch the video for “Back Together” above.

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Trump Organization Being Investigated In “Criminal Capacity,” Says Officials: Report

Now that he’s out of the Oval Office, former President Donald Trump has a new set of legal issues. The controversial leader has once again become a hot topic across social media platforms after CNN reported that the Trump Organization will now be investigated in a “criminal capacity.” The investigation into the Trump Organization was reportedly first launched in 2019 to determine whether or not it “misled lenders and insurance companies” regarding property values. Authorities also wanted to determine if the company “paid the appropriate taxes.” The former President’s tax returns are also a part of the investigation.

What began as a civil case has been changed and it’s stated that New York Attorney General Letitia James will now be working in partnership with Manhattan’s district attorney’s office. “We have informed the Trump Organization that our investigation into the organization is no longer purely civil in nature,” a spokesman for James told CNN.

 

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“We are now actively investigating the Trump Organization in a criminal capacity, along with the Manhattan DA,” he continued. “We have no additional comment.” Trump has previously complained about the investigation, calling himself a political target. There have been repeated calls for Trump to release or share his tax returns and according to CNN, this investigation has found many of Trump’s relatives, including his children, as well as his employees’ records under close scrutiny.

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Trump Organization Being Investigated In “Criminal Capacity,” Says Officials: Report

Now that he’s out of the Oval Office, former President Donald Trump has a new set of legal issues. The controversial leader has once again become a hot topic across social media platforms after CNN reported that the Trump Organization will now be investigated in a “criminal capacity.” The investigation into the Trump Organization was reportedly first launched in 2019 to determine whether or not it “misled lenders and insurance companies” regarding property values. Authorities also wanted to determine if the company “paid the appropriate taxes.” The former President’s tax returns are also a part of the investigation.

What began as a civil case has been changed and it’s stated that New York Attorney General Letitia James will now be working in partnership with Manhattan’s district attorney’s office. “We have informed the Trump Organization that our investigation into the organization is no longer purely civil in nature,” a spokesman for James told CNN.

 

Donald Trump, Trump Organization Leticia James, Investigation
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“We are now actively investigating the Trump Organization in a criminal capacity, along with the Manhattan DA,” he continued. “We have no additional comment.” Trump has previously complained about the investigation, calling himself a political target. There have been repeated calls for Trump to release or share his tax returns and according to CNN, this investigation has found many of Trump’s relatives, including his children, as well as his employees’ records under close scrutiny.

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