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Boosie Badazz Says He Trusts Gay People More Than “Regular” People With His Money

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Boosie Badazz says that he has more trust in gay people to manage his money than he does in “regular people.” Boosie explained his statement during an interview with Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast on Friday. The comments come after Boosie has dealt with numerous accusations of homophobia.

“Everybody who speak the truth, they try to make you seem crazy,” he said. “Anything I speak on, I feel deeply that way. Everything I speak, I stand on it. It’s just that the world took it out of context, and said that I have something against those people, when I don’t.”

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Boosie Badazz In Concert

COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA – AUGUST 15: Boosie Badazz performs onstage during The Parking Lot Concert Series at Georgia International Convention Center on August 15, 2020 in College Park, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Boosie continued: “People have to understand that it’s not the same stroke for the same folk. My fuckin’ assistant manager is gay as fuck. Like, bruh. I don’t know where people get that from. He understands me, he know I don’t have any ill will towards those people. He deals with money, he deals with business. It ain’t never looked at like that. I trust gay people more than I trust regular people.”

It’s not the first time Boosie has discussed putting his faith in the LGBTQ community. Amid accusations of homophobia in 2021, Boosie shared that his tour manager at the time was gay. In doing so, he described himself as being “misunderstood sometimes.”

Boosie On Trusting Gay People

“This is my tour manager, he takes care of a lot of business, that’s Jay Cooper,” Boosie said in 2021. “He go get the money right there. People don’t understand, Jay, that I have nothing against gay people or nothing like that. You’re gay. You make half my money! I’m just misunderstood sometimes. Sometimes I just say it the wrong way. [Gay people] be misunderstood. I got family members [that are] gay, like, gay people have better hearts than us regular n***as.”

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Janelle Monae On Supporting LGBTQ Community: “I Will Never Sit Back & Be Silent”

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Janelle Monae says that they will “never sit back and be silent” about injustices facing the LGBTQ community. The singer discussed the recent passage of laws across the U.S. targeting drag as well as trans people during an interview with NBC4 Washington.

When asked how to respond to the oppressive laws, Monae said: “You respond by fighting back, by speaking out against, standing with our trans community, my siblings. As a nonbinary, queer, pansexual person, I am proud to be in this community. I will never sit back and be silent about the injustices that are happening against our trans community.”

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Janelle Monae At The Met Gala

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 01: Janelle Monae is seen attending The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty’ at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

It’s not the first time Monae has addressed the topic. They also spoke about supporting the LGBTQ community during a recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald. “There are a lot of laws being put in place around my trans family and the LGBTQI+ communities and even Black folks — you can’t even talk about certain things in school anymore,” they said at the time. “Those who are trans, they’re literally trying to erase their existence and not treat them with human decency. So, of course we fight, but even in the middle of the fight we take time to find joy.”

Monae also remarked: “I feel like I’m one of the most vocal, loud and proud, pansexual, queer, non-binary, black folks who have a platform! I feel I’ve said a lot. I don’t feel uncomfortable now, thank God. But I know there are a lot of people who may be uncomfortable with it, who don’t have to feel rushed or forced into talking about something that is private for most folks. There is no right or wrong way to talk about being in the LGBTQI+ community. As long as it’s with love, it’s fine.”

Janelle Monae Celebrates Pride

The comments from Monae come ahead of the release of their new album, The Age of Pleasure. They announced the project alongside the release of “Lipstick Lover,” last month. It’s scheduled to release on Friday, June 9, 2023.

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Janelle Monáe Vows To ‘Never Sit Back And Be Silent’ About ‘Injustices’ Trans And LGBTQ People Face Amid New Laws

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Now is a complicated time for the LGBTQ community. We’re a week into Pride Month, but the celebration comes after the recent passage of laws across the US targeting drag and trans people. As all this is going on, Janelle Monáe does not plan on being silent.

In a recent video interview with NBC4 Washington, Monáe was asked how they respond to the recent legal happenings and they answered, “You respond by fighting back, by speaking out against, standing with our trans community, my siblings. As a nonbinary, queer, pansexual person, I am proud to be in this community. I will never sit back and be silent about the injustices that are happening against our trans community.”

She spoke about similar topics in another recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, saying, “There are a lot of laws being put in place around my trans family and the LGBTQI+ communities and even Black folks — you can’t even talk about certain things in school anymore. Those who are trans, they’re literally trying to erase their existence and not treat them with human decency. So, of course we fight, but even in the middle of the fight we take time to find joy.”

When asked if it was difficult to discuss these topics, Monáe responded, “I feel like I’m one of the most vocal, loud and proud, pansexual, queer, non-binary, black folks who have a platform! I feel I’ve said a lot. I don’t feel uncomfortable now, thank God. But I know there are a lot of people who may be uncomfortable with it, who don’t have to feel rushed or forced into talking about something that is private for most folks. There is no right or wrong way to talk about being in the LGBTQI+ community. As long as it’s with love, it’s fine.”

Janelle Monáe is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Moneybagg Yo Tweets & Deletes Thirsty Response To Ari Fletcher & Yung Miami’s Flirting

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Ari Fletcher’s OnlyFans account hasn’t even been made official yet, but already, fans are thirsting over the idea of it. Of course, it doesn’t help that the mother of one has been teasing social media with some salacious tweets, or that she recruited Yung Miami to help her out. “What you gone do with that naked picture I sent you earlier? @YungMiami305,” Fletcher tweeted on Saturday (May 27) night. “Play with my p*ssy until I cum 💦😋,” the City Girl wrote back shortly after, causing countless fans to chime in with thirsty responses.

Among those with something to say was the socialite’s boyfriend, Moneybagg Yo, who quote-tweeted the Florida native’s saucy message to his girlfriend with a simple but effective, “👀😅.” The post has since been deleted, but @theneighborhoodtalk managed to snag a screenshot before the Memphis-born rapper took it down. It remains unclear how serious Fletcher was about sending NSFW photos to the “Act Bad” rap diva, but we do know she at least has her beau’s encouragement to start an OF page if she so desires.

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Moneybagg Yo Reacts to His Girl’s Wild Antics

After confirming that she would start an account on the content-selling site if Bagg’s Hard to Love mixtape hits No. 1, the recording artist shared his thoughts on Power 106 earlier this week. “Y’all better run it on up, man. You wanna see this OnlyFans, man? Run it up… She already locked and loaded man. I believe it. I know what’s up man,” he said, making it known that Fletcher has an impressive collection of spicy snaps ready to share with the world – for the right price, of course.

Following his project’s debut on Friday (May 26), Moneybagg Yo has been busy doing plenty of press, even revealing what it is that makes him “hard to love” in his eyes in one interview. Who’s OnlyFans would you sooner subscribe to, Ari Fletcher, or Yung Miami? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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070 Shake & Lily-Rose Depp Confirm They’re Dating With A Passionate Kiss On IG

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Ahead of the long-awaited premiere of HBO’s The Idol, Lily-Rose Depp is doing what she can to make her presence felt. We’ve already met the raunchy pop star she’ll be playing alongside The Weeknd in his upcoming series. Now, the actress is ready to share more of her personal life with fans, revealing via Instagram a few days ago that she’s quietly been dating a famous singer for four months now.

On Thursday (May 11), the 23-year-old’s Story lit up with a snapshot of her and 070 Shake sharing a passionate kiss. “FOUR MONTHS [WITH] MY CRUSH,” she excitedly wrote over their sweet moment of PDA. While this is the first confirmation we’ve received of their relationship, as Page Six notes, rumours actually began swirling around them during Paris Fashion Week in late February and early March. Based on the timeline from Depp’s IG post, she and the “Nice To Have” hitmaker – born Danielle Balbuena – made their fling official in mid-January, and have only grown closer since then.

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Lily-Rose Depp Reveals She’s in Love

In the past, Johnny Depp’s daughter has mostly been linked to male lovers, such as French rapper, Yassine Stein, Kylie Jenner’s new boo, Timothée Chalamet, and Elvis actor, Austin Butler. Even with her celebrity status, the young starlet prefers to keep that part of her life out of the spotlight. “I think that the value of privacy is something that’s been instilled in me from an early age,” she told Drew Barrymore while appearing on her talk show in April 2021.

As for the musician, Balbuena’s only other high-profile union was with Kehlani back in 2021, though the mother of one has since moved on. Prior to that, she dated Sophia Lodato from 2017 to 2020 and has also kept many of her romantic affairs hidden from the public eye. Do you think 070 Shake and Lily-Rose Depp make a cute couple? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in with HNHH later for more pop culture news updates.

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[WATCH] Dwyane Wade Reveals He Left Florida Due to Anti-LGBTQ Laws Impacting His Family

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Dwyane Wade is no longer a resident of Florida. Speaking with Rachel Nichols, Wade revealed he and his family moved out of the state as politicians are working to put in place laws and use language that can negatively affect the LGBTQ community.

“That’s another reason why I don’t live in that state,” Wade said. “A lot of people don’t know that. I have to make decisions for my family, not just personal, individual decisions. I mean, obviously, the taxes is great, having Wade County is great. But my family would not be accepted or feel comfortable there. So that’s one of the reasons why I don’t live there.”

In February, Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union received the prestigious Presidents Award from the NAACP at the 54th annual Image Awards. Both gave moving speeches advocating for the Black LGBTQ community.

“I am intentional when I use my platform. I recognize what I have been given and it is my job to uplift the voices of others and share my access and resources,” Wade said.

Wade opened the speech by dedicating the award to his 15-year-old daughter, Zaya, who is transgender.

“Zaya, as your father, all I’ve wanted to do is get it right. I’ve sat back and watched how gracefully you’ve taken on the public scrutiny and, even though it’s not easy, I’ve watched you walk out of that house every morning as yourself,” Wade said.

The retired NBA star thanked his daughter for showing him “that there is more than just one way to communicate effectively.”
“You’ve taught me that communication with my mouth isn’t enough. I have to also communicate with my two ears and my two eyes,” Wade said.

Gabrielle joined by saying, “A new era that demands our collective answer to one simple question: Will we fight for some or will we fight for all of our people?” Even as we demand equality at the top of our lungs, we consistently fail to extend our advocacy to protect some of our most vulnerable among us.”

To an emotional crowd, Wade ended his speech saying that he was “proud to be chosen” as Zaya’s father.

“Zaya, you’ve made me a better human just simply by being who you were born to be, a baby girl, Zaya Wade,” he said. “So baby thank you for showing the world what courage looks like.”

Watch the full speech below.

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Keke Palmer On Her Sexuality: “I Always Felt Like I Was A Little Bit Of Everything”

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The main focus in Keke Palmer’s life as of late has been her son, Leodis. She and her boyfriend Darius Jackson welcomed the little one earlier this year. Motherhood has, of course, come with its share of tough moments and lessons. Still, the former Disney star continues to carry herself with confidence and optimism. As she inches closer to resuming work as an actress and entertainer, Palmer is being formally recognized for her various contributions. Most recently, the LGBTQ community is singing her praises. As Variety notes, she was honoured on Saturday (April 22) with a Vanguard Award from the Los Angeles LGBT Center, presented to her by Queer Eye star Karamo Brown.

“I’m so grateful to be here today. To be embraced by a community that I’ve always felt accepted by and a part of,” the Chicago native gushed on stage this weekend. “I’ve always been my own person. Sexuality and identity for me has always been confusion. You know, it’s, ‘I never felt straight enough. I never felt gay enough. And I never felt woman enough. I never felt man enough.’ You know, I always felt like I was a little bit of everything,” she additionally expressed.

Keke Palmer Honoured by the Los Angeles LGBT Center

Karamo Brown and Keke Palmer at The Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala on April 22, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)

Elsewhere in her speech, Palmer spoke about “leading with masculinity” in life. According to her, this is something that has impacted her career and personal life. “As a woman, I’ve always been met with so much disdain. You know what I mean?” the multi-talent asked the audience. “I think so much of that came from who I thought I had to be to get respect, admiration and love. And I’ve always really wanted to be like my father. To want to be taken seriously and not diminish because I was a woman. You know, that’s always been a source of — I guess you would say — pain and resentment.”

Following the ceremony, Keke Palmer shared a heartfelt Instagram photo dump on Sunday (April 23), further reflecting on what the Vanguard Award means to her. “It was such a gift to be in a room, being celebrated for being exactly who I am. I am so grateful you guys to be living in this time, where yes there is still so much work to do, but dammit we doing it!” she proudly exclaimed. “I am truly filled with so much gratitude, I tried so hard not to ruin my makeup but the tear ducts were giving out.” Read everything the 29-year-old had to say on social media below and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Erica Banks & Sukihana Get Salacious And Flirtatious On Instagram

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If you thought we’ve already seen enough unusual celebrity pairings so far this year, wait until you find out about the latest potential couple taking over the industry – Erica Banks and Sukihana. Following the former’s split from Finesse2tymes last year, she’s been living her best single life, regularly sharing her curvaceous body and unfiltered thoughts on social media. Early on Tuesday (April 11) morning she did the latter, specifically sharing her thoughts on performing analingus, both on the same and opposite sex. “I love my sis Suki, but I can’t eat a n*gga ass,” she explicitly wrote.

“Now a girl? I can do, fresh out the shower [please],” the Texas native added, clearly setting her bedroom boundaries. Knowing Banks’ usual content, this isn’t exactly out of character for her, though her reaction to Sukihana’s response has certainly left some surprised. “Eat mines then,” the 31-year-old wrote in @theneighborhoodtalk’s comment section after the blog reposted her potential new love interest’s tweet. “Wya rn 🌚?” Erica quickly responded, prompting Suki to express further interest on Twitter.

Erica Banks Speaks Her Truth

“Is Erica Banks really gay?” the Delaware-born lyricist asked this afternoon. “Or she trolling? ‘Cause I really am in real life, so if she want to go on a date I’ll take her out to eat.” Shortly after, the younger artist confirmed that feelings are mutual in a salacious post. “Now Suki, why you didn’t eat me out at that pool party that time we went then 🙄🙄? But I do wanna go on a date.” Following in Banks’ footsteps, ‘hana set some boundaries of her own, explaining that she’s the type to get to know someone and treat them right before hopping into bed with them.

“Listen, Erica, we go on dates ’round here. [I don’t know] what n*ka [you] been with,” Sukihana wrote. “We are not eating each other’s coochiannas without courting,” her tweet insisted. It seems her prospect was amused by the offer, and accordingly agreed to grab dinner this coming Friday (April 14). Make sure to check back in this weekend for any updates on the female rapper date night.

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