Source: Scott Legato / Getty R. Kelly Under Criminal Investigation In Fulton County Surviving R. Kelly dominated the news and social media conversation this past weekend and a LOT of bozos, losers, apologists, and ashy types out to cape for Robert and shame the victims. Well, let it be known that airing out Robert’s disgusting decades of behavior wasn’t in vain. Not in the least bit. According to TMZ, Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has opened an investigation into sexual abuse claims made by one of the women who managed to escape R. Kelly’s clutches. Sources close to the situation say this new look into R. Kelly’s alleged crimes is directly influenced by doc. Police are reaching out to numerous women who have horror stories about the R&B singer and it is confirmed that they have already spoken to escaped Kelly’ victim Asante McGee. Joceyln Savage’s family is also cooperating with the police. It is said that after Surviving aired, detectives received an overwhelming amount of phone calls with pertinent information. We hope to GOD that something comes of this.
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Rich Dollaz Makes ‘Catfish’ Appearance ‘Creep Squad’ member Rich Dollaz might have some ‘creep’ in his blood, that trickled down to his nephew. In a recent episode of Catfish a woman named Sheila says she had been messaging the Love & Hip Hop star for some time in his DMs but in a wild twist…it wasn’t Rich sending her emojis from his verified account. Oh yeah! It wouldn’t be good TV if Rich’s nephew wasn’t rude about. Hit play to see the clip.
This year I caught up with some of your favorite artists and influencers at the SXSW conference in Austin, TX. The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery. The festival took place 3/14-3/18 with most stages held on Austin’s legendary 6th street. Here I was able to attend some of the most anticipated events including Fader Fort presented by The Fader, where there were on sight barbers giving fresh cuts, guests enjoyed cocktails courtesy of Jack Daniels, New Balance provided a ball pit to promote the classic #574 sneaker, and a plethora of indie to chart-topping artists took the stage to give performances to remember exclusively for pass holders Wednesday-Friday. Raekwon popped out for a surprise set , performing tracks from solo projects and Wu-Tang classics like “C.R.E.A.M.” SOB X RBE brought Black Panther to FADER FORT with a performance of “Paramedic!” Saweetie premiered her new track “B.A.N.” on the FADER FORT stage . Watch Soccer Mommy’s powerful performance of “Your Dog” at FORT here . Bun B stops by FADER FORT and dedicates a performance of UGK’s “One Day” to Parkland shooting victims. Chanel West Coast, Yes Julz, Trinidad Jame$, and Nef The Pharaoh stopped by FADER FORT. Check out more photos and full Fader Fort lineup on the flip.
Students enrolled in The New Black Era (@thenewblackera) program at Inglewood ICEF Middle Charter Academy received sponsored tickets from The Kool Kid Store for the Black Panther movie this past weekend at the Cinemark 18 in Los Angeles, California. The organizer, Dj L-double-E (@LEADNREW11), owner of The Kool Kid Store, initially donated 20 tickets to the program, who were then fundraised for the remaining 20 tickets and transportation for the show. Media, social influencers, students, sponsors and other attendees met at an hour before the show to share ideas and thoughts of the film’s expectations. As one of the attendees, expectations were met and then some. Videographer/Director of Visuals : Duke Visions http://www.DukeVisions.com Instagram @DukeVisions Organizer: Dj L-double-E http://www.TheKoolKidStore.com Instagram/Twitter @LEANDREW11 Partners : The New Black Era http://www.TheNewBlackEra.com Instagram @TheNewBlackEra Milan Carter (Actor/Writer) Instagram @MilanKCarter Lady On The Rocks (Bartender) Instagram @LadyOnTheRocks_ Dj A-Tron (Celebrity DJ) Instagram @Dja_tron
Richard Pryor’s Daughter Blasts Quincy Jones And Everyone Who Believes Him Richard Pryor’s daughter is fed up with everyone sipping her deceased father’s “tea” by way of Quincy Jones’ loose lips in his recent interview with Vulture. Rain Pryor says that Quincy Jones is losing his mind in his old age and seeking attention by regurgitating old tired rumors about her father’s sexual proclivities, and his widow is only “validating” it out of hate for her deceased husband and a desire for legitimacy. Rain doesn’t believe the stories about her father one bit, and thinks you’re foolish and gullible if you DO. As she told the world off in a recent facebook post: All you who touted Faux News and preach about wanting blacks to be represented in a great light and then posted Q’s interview are irrelevant and full of your own BS. Q, was once a brilliant music producer who is losing his mind, and decided to garner publicity for himself with a sensationalized interview; and because y’all think and equate Fame and Money with decency, you ate it up like thirsty dogs, as he spewed out a lie about my father who’s not here to defend himself. Then on top of it all, my dad’s so-called widow validated it, because she needs to keep legitimizing herself and tarnish our dad even after he’s dead. She hated Q and Daddy. Y’all so thirsty and LOVE THEM but ever know the real source or full story, and you’re gonna wonder how 45 became president? WAKE UP!!! So read this, I don’t need you as a fan or a friend. I don’t need anyone in my life that thinks a sensationalized interview is relevant and “incredibly well done.” People who lie or share information to raise themselves up are bottom feeders no matter how much money or influence they have. Wrong is still wrong!!! #GTFOH I’m getting my millions the correct way, with integrity!!!! That’s all well and good, and we understand her reluctance to believe salacious details about her late father’s intimate sexual life…but we think there’s a strong chance her father’s wife and peers had a bit more firsthand knowledge about that side of her father than his little girl likely ever would. Besides, Pryor said he had dalliances with men out of his own mouth — on MORE than one occasion: Of course, the dead can’t speak for themselves. We can all agree that Quincy probably needn’t spill any tea but his own at this point in life… Getty/Facebook
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Joe McKnight Shooter Ronald Gasser Guilty Of Manslaughter The white man who killed former NFL player Joe McKnight in a 2016 road rage incident has been found guilty. As previously reported Ronald Gasser , the man witnesses say stood over McKnight’s lifeless body after a road rage shooting, was facing a second-degree murder charge. According to ESPN, Gasser was found guilty of a lesser charge, manslaughter, Friday by a jury in suburban New Orleans, Manslaughter carries a sentence of anywhere from zero to 40 years and he’ll be sentenced in March. The McKnight family is reportedly pleased with the outcome and Gasser’s attorney to reporters that they’re planning on appealing. JUST IN: Ronald Gasser was found guilty of manslaughter by a Jefferson Parish jury in the murder case of former NFL and John Curtis football player Joe McKnight. > > https://t.co/vJQDfezpWB pic.twitter.com/0wfJeygAQx — WAFB (@WAFB) January 27, 2018 R.I.P. Joe McKnight,
Image via Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Explaining What The U.S. Government Shutdown Means In case you hadn’t heard, the United States government is no longer operational, well, sort of operational. It’s complicated. For weeks now Democrats and Republicans have been arguing over a stopgap spending bill that would fund government’s day-to-day activities. Attached to that bill is all sorts of political chess pieces that lead to serious conflict on both sides of the aisle. The Democrats want protection for DACA “dreamers” and the anti-immigrant GOP gang wants funding for Trump dumba$$ “wall” and border security. You see the problem. Last night was the last chance for both the donkeys and the elephants to get their s#!t together, but that didn’t happen. So, the shutdown is in full effect and here’s what that means. According to CNN , thousands of gov’t employees will go on furlough, they will not report to work and they will not be paid. When a shutdown occurred in 2013, there were about 850,000 employees affected. Lot of people not getting the money that feeds their families. Furlough also affects White House employees, over 1,000 of them, 659 of which are considered “essential” will still come to work, but only to send emails and correspond with parties to let them know they won’t be working. This also affects soldiers, even those in active combat, they are fighting for free at this point. No checks will be distributed to those who are risking their life for us as well as this inept body of federal officials. TSA will still get paid, but the employees may not. The mail man will still deliver your mail. HOWEVER, the one group of feds who will still work diligently with pay is the Special Counsel, headed by Robert Mueller, who is investigating all of Donald Trump’s shady shenanigans. Oh, by the dubs, today marks Donald Trump’s 365th day as crispy cheeto POTUS. This is the One Year Anniversary of my Presidency and the Democrats wanted to give me a nice present. #DemocratShutdown — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018 Congratulations, d!¢khead. We have no gov’t. Great job. SMFH.
This is a case of the “white lie” in full effect. To say “Donald Trump is not a racist, but said racist and inflammatory things to get the vote,” is an oxymoron…because you can’t do one without the other.
If you’re planning a trip to India, you might want to limit your vacation attire to skinny jeans and yoga pants, at least that’s what the Indian Minister of Tourism advises. HelloBeautiful.com reports Mahesh Sharma, India’s minister for tourism and culture, created a travel list of cultural do’s and don’t’s as part of the welcome kit provided to tourists upon arrival at the airport. But some prospective tourists are taking issue with Sharma’s “fashion don’t” recommendations. While addressing the media in Agra, the home of the Taj Majal, Sharma addressed a recommendation that advises women to not wear skirts at night in small cities. “(The list) has instructions like if they are in small cities, they should not roam around alone at night or wear skirts.” Sharma says the advisory has more to do with religious customs than rape culture and women should be mindful when visiting places of religious importance… [ MadameNoire ] Meet The Women Who Perform Female Genital Mutilation Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a common practice in 29 countries located in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Although it’s cited as a rite of passage for women, FGM is a sexually violent practice that can lead to disease and even death. According to Broadly, FGM varies from “country to country and cutter to cutter,” but the World Health Organization has classified the practice into three different types: clitoridectomy (partial or total removal of clitoris), excision (removing the inner labia along with the clitoris) and infibulation (sealing the vaginal opening shut). These rituals are usually performed in unsanitary conditions with unhygienic tools. “Aftercare usually consists of solitary confinement in a lightless room, with the occasional pail of salted water to bathe the resulting wounds,” reports Broadly. Despite the excruciating pain many pubescent pre-teens face because of FGM, there are women who chose to become cutters, even at a young age… [ MadameNoire ] Desiigner: No Methadone, Methamphetamine Or OxyContin In SUV Desiigner caught a raw deal and NYPD has some explaining to do. It turns out that there was no methadone, methamphetamine or OxyContin among the pills found in the SUV the G.O.O.D. Music rapper was a passenger in before he was arrested for charges that included menacing and drug possession. According to TMZ, the authorities claimed the aforementioned drugs were found in the vehicle, but it turns out all the pills were steroids. And they all belonged to the driver of the vehicle. The SUV was initially pulled over after a road rage incident where a driver alleged that Desiigner pointed a gun at him. However, there no gun found in the vehicle. There were reportedly a total of 302 pills in Ziploc bags. Which makes us wonder, what in the hell is this driver doing on the side? Anyway, so far the only charges that have been dropped are intent to sell… [ HipHopWired ] National Anthem Protests Spread In NFL Opening Games [ Huffington Post ] Young Thug May Dress Up As A Bride At His Wedding [ iHeart Radio ] Chris Brown Goes Off On Fan During Basketball Game [ TMZ ] Text Messages & Affidavits Show Tiffany Thompson Aimed To Set Up Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott [ Baller Alert ]
Shooter Dead And 2 Injured In Texas High School Shooting A parent’s worst nightmare came true this morning as terror struck a Texas High School according to the NYDailyNews … A girl at Alpine High School in Texas shot and wounded another girl before fatally turning the gun on herself Thursday morning, police said. The shooting happened in a bathroom before 8 a.m., law enforcement officials told ABC7 New York. Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson said the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The other girl was wounded, he said. A police officer was also accidentally shot and wounded by a marshal at the school, Dodson said. The shooting happened less than three weeks after classes began Aug. 22. The district — comprising only one elementary, middle and high school, with about 1,000 students — went into lockdown after the gunfire. These school shootings have BEEN outta control. Who in our government is gonna step up and do something about it? Image via Shutterstock
