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Megan Thee Stallion, Boyfriend Split – He Says It Was All For Publicity

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion gifted Black girls and minimally problematic Whites a way of life this past season: “Hot Girl Summer.” Women were living their best wild, free and mostly single lives, doing what they wanted to do, not prioritizing the feelings of men over their own. Aside from the corporation co-opts and the disagreements it caused between married and single women, it was beautiful. Still, when Megan got into—what we thought was a bona fide relationship with fellow rapper MoneyBagg Yo , people wondered if she was something like a hypocrite, encouraging women to flip the bird to men while simultaneously having a boyfriend. That’s a discussion for another day, but it did happen. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). The two seemed to be happy with one another. Megan gifted him a  $150k half heart pendant necklace for his 28th birthday just last month.  The two co-starred in  a video together.  He nobly defended her  against 50 Cent’s infamous trolling.  And in mid-July there was the  obligatory Instagram post announcing their relationship.  But it’s since been deleted. Now that it’s the fall and cuffing season is upon us—the time when people want to be snuggled up, Megan and MoneyBagg Yo have seemingly called it quits. But the circumstances of their breakup and whether the relationship was real in the first place have been called into question. It began with this series of tweets from Megan. I don’t even chase liquor why would I chase a nigga — HOT GIRL MEG (@theestallion) October 25, 2019 Normally, we would have taken that as typical rap bravado. But in conjunction with the rumor mill, it started to seem like the messages were targeted. Later, reports claimed that MoneyBagg Yo had impregnated a stripper. ALSO:  Megan Thee Stallion Makes Acting Debut As Private Investigator in Web Series “Hottieween” But yesterday, MoneyBagg hopped on his Instagram stories to deny the rumors. Moneybagg Yo denies stripper pregnancy rumors #moneybaggyo #sohh #rapnews #musicnews @MoneyBaggYo pic.twitter.com/N84gcGVC78 — SOHH (@sohh) October 30, 2019 Since then, he’s taken things a step further claiming that he and Megan were never in a relationship at all. In another Instagram story, he wrote: “Was never my b*tch [brown skinned shrug emoji] [Black Rap game fulla smoke & mirrors…It was all publicity…dn’t believe da hype. Been wit da same b*tch 10 years + Through da ups & downs b4 the come up. [fingers crossed emoji] World might not know but the city (Memphis) do! Real rap no cap [cap emoji]   Well, there you have it. Follow @TheRSMS The story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . 

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Secure The Bag: Issa Rae Partners With Atlantic Records To Launch Her New Label, Raedio

Source: Amy Sussman / Getty Issa Rae Teams Up With Atlantic Records To Launch Her New Imprint We already knew Issa Rae was killing the game when it comes to the world of TV and film, but now, even the music industry doesn’t have a chance. The Emmy-nominated writer just announced the launch of Raedio, her new imprint in partnership with Atlantic Records . The label officially launched on Friday with the release of TeaMarrr’s new single, “Kinda Love.” The visual that accompanies it–directed by Ari Lennox and Lucky Daye–features cameos from Rae along with comedian Jessie Woo. Beyond excited to present the first amazingly talented artist from my new label, @TheRaedio , TeaMarrr ( @ImalilTcup )! https://t.co/DcPqanQu15 pic.twitter.com/gF0SKbtJXj — Issa Rae (@IssaRae) October 18, 2019 Formed earlier this year, Raedio serves artists and creators at the highest level as an “audio everywhere company,” according to Variety . The label also is a platform to align acts with film and television projects, commercials, podcasts, and other endeavors. “Music has always been an essential part of every project I do and working with emerging talent is a personal passion,” Rae told the publication. “Raedio allows me to continue that work within the music industry and audio entertainment space. The Atlantic Records team are innovators in terms of shifting and shaping culture. I’m excited to join forces with them to discover new artists.” Raedio also provides music supervision services for HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show . The Raedio team is led by Issa Rae’s longtime business development executive and now President, Benoni Tagoe. Atlantic Chairman & COO Julie Greenwald said the following about their new partnership: “She’s made music a central character in her artistic evolution, and now she’s brought all that amazing passion, inspiration, and taste to the formation of Raedio. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Issa and her team on this exciting new venture, and TeaMarrr is the perfect artist to launch with.”

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Secure The Bag: Issa Rae Partners With Atlantic Records To Launch Her New Label, Raedio

Source: Amy Sussman / Getty Issa Rae Teams Up With Atlantic Records To Launch Her New Imprint We already knew Issa Rae was killing the game when it comes to the world of TV and film, but now, even the music industry doesn’t have a chance. The Emmy-nominated writer just announced the launch of Raedio, her new imprint in partnership with Atlantic Records . The label officially launched on Friday with the release of TeaMarrr’s new single, “Kinda Love.” The visual that accompanies it–directed by Ari Lennox and Lucky Daye–features cameos from Rae along with comedian Jessie Woo. Beyond excited to present the first amazingly talented artist from my new label, @TheRaedio , TeaMarrr ( @ImalilTcup )! https://t.co/DcPqanQu15 pic.twitter.com/gF0SKbtJXj — Issa Rae (@IssaRae) October 18, 2019 Formed earlier this year, Raedio serves artists and creators at the highest level as an “audio everywhere company,” according to Variety . The label also is a platform to align acts with film and television projects, commercials, podcasts, and other endeavors. “Music has always been an essential part of every project I do and working with emerging talent is a personal passion,” Rae told the publication. “Raedio allows me to continue that work within the music industry and audio entertainment space. The Atlantic Records team are innovators in terms of shifting and shaping culture. I’m excited to join forces with them to discover new artists.” Raedio also provides music supervision services for HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show . The Raedio team is led by Issa Rae’s longtime business development executive and now President, Benoni Tagoe. Atlantic Chairman & COO Julie Greenwald said the following about their new partnership: “She’s made music a central character in her artistic evolution, and now she’s brought all that amazing passion, inspiration, and taste to the formation of Raedio. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Issa and her team on this exciting new venture, and TeaMarrr is the perfect artist to launch with.”

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ICYMI: 2 Chainz, Megan Thee Stallion, Gary Vee, Charlamagne Tha God, & More Celebrate A3C Festival & Conference 15-Year Anniversary

Source: Theory Communications / Theory Comm 2 Chainz, Megan Thee Stallion, Gary Vee, & More Celebrate A3C Festival & Conference 15-Year Anniversary   This past week A3C Festival & Conference celebrated their 15-year anniversary with a slew of events, panel discussions, concerts and more. Before the festivities commenced, A3C announced their new ownership group – The Gathering Spot, Paul Judge Media Group and Atlanta’s own hip hop icon – 2 Chainz . Source: Theory Communications / Theory Comm The festivities jumped off on Tuesday night with a live performance honoring the 20th Anniversary of iconic rap artist Yasiin Bey ’s,‘ Black on Both Sides’ album. Sprite brought the Fader Fort to Atlanta,  Pink Sweat$ and Lion Babe  hosting as headliner for R&B night. Because the party never ends, Atlanta United hosted the official A3C Kickoff Party at The Gathering Spot later that night. Wednesday at The Fader Fort, guests gathered at Center Stage for their ‘Women in Hip Hop’ concert headlined by our fave hottie  Megan Thee Stallion , CHIKA and Tokyo Jetz. 

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Fly Kicks: Dwyane Wade & Rick Ross DROP Special Edition Way Of Wade Sneakers

Source: Way of Wade / Way of Wade Dwyane Wade & Rick Ross DROP Special Edition Way Of Wade Sneakers Three-time NBA Champion Dwyane Wade announced today a special collaboration with rapper  Rick Ross on a two-shoe collection that celebrates and commemorates each of their individual success and collective impact on the city of Miami. Wade and Ross blend creativity to design new colorways of the WOW7 and the lifestyle focused Essence Ace II. Source: Way of Wade / Way of Wade The Ross and Wade collaborative colorway of the Way Of Wade 7 (also known as WOW7) is a black, purple and gold reimagining of Wade ’s seventh signature shoe. The performance basketball sneaker features a removable/replaceable crown that wraps along the midsole and heel – a nod to the ‘Biggest Boss’ and the artwork of Ross ’ critically acclaimed album, “Rather You Than Me.”   Source: Way of Wade / Way of Wade The collaboration will be available on Oct. 19 and both shoes will be released online at www.wayofwade.com and locally in Miami at The Edition Boutique in Miami, FL.

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Seen On The Scene: Terrence J Hosts Special Influencer Screening Of “Black And Blue”

Special Screening of BLACK AND BLUE Hosted by Terrence J Last night, celebrities and social influencers attended a special screening in Los Angeles for the highly-anticipated film, BLACK AND BLUE , hosted by Terrence J and Director Deon Taylor. The film features Academy Award Nominee Naomie Harris , Tyrese Gibson , Mike Colter,   Nafessa Williams  and more! Set for release on October 25 th and directed by  Deon Taylor (“Traffik”, “The Intruder”).

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Gabrielle Union Claps Back At Haters Over Family Pic, “Kaav Ain’t With The Dumb Sh*t”

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Ubisoft Announces ‘The Division 2’ Is Free-To-Play All Weekend Long

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Source: Ubisoft / The Division 2 Ubisoft’s open-world game Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is still going strong thanks to its solid post-launch content. If you’re still not sure if you want to be a Division Agent yet, this weekend is your perfect chance to take the game for a spin for free 99. “Episode 2 – Pentagon: The Last Castle” now available for Year 1 Pass holders (October 22 for all players), Ubisoft wants players to enlist in The Division for free. Starting today (Oct.17), you can take the game for a test run until Oct.20. If you like what you have experienced and want to buy the game you’re in luck, The Division 2 will be on sale (up to 70% off). Another added bonus is players will be able to keep their progression you earned during the trial and won’t have to start over after your purchase. The sale goes as follows: ·          PlayStation Store:  October 15-28 ·          Microsoft Store (Xbox):  October 17-27 ·          Uplay Store:  October 17-28 ·          Epic Store:  October 17-20 As far as the new episode, players can look forward to two new main missions. First Main Mission – Pentagon:  Agents will discover the location of the perfusion bioreactor inside the Pentagon’s underground research facility. The Black Tusk have already infiltrated the lab and are attempting to extract the reactor. Second Main Mission – DARPA Research Labs: Players must make their way through the Pentagon and into the DARPA Labs, as the Black Tusk are in the process of transporting the perfusion bioreactor through an abandoned Cold War tunnel network. Also, there is a new specialization, the “Technician.”  Year 1 pass holders and UPLAY+ subscribers will unlock the “Technician” Specialization instantly. If you don’t own either, you can obtain the specialization by completing a series of objectives in the game. You will also earn a signature weapon skin as well. As far as what kind of weapons and skills the Technician will use, don’t worry, you won’t be disappointed. Signature Weapon:  P-017 Launcher – a multi-missile launcher. Agents can lock-on and hit up to six enemies (depending on available ammo). With a simple push of a button, six missiles are unleashed to seek out their targets.         Sidearm:  Maxim 9         Skill Variant:  Artificer Hive Grenade Mod:  EMP Grenade So check out the overview of episode 2 and take advantage of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2’s free weekend before it’s up. — Photo: Ubisoft / The Division 2

Ubisoft Announces ‘The Division 2’ Is Free-To-Play All Weekend Long

HELLO WORLD: Enhance Your Girls Trip To Bermuda With These 10 Black Owned Businesses

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Source: Kendall Trott / Kendall Trott/ L-R: Kristin White, Monroe Steele, Starr Rocque, Ashley, Rhonda D. Earlier this year, New York City-based style and travel influencer Monroe Steele posted that she had teamed up with Kristin White , the Mayor of Black Bermuda (joking, but not really), to host a trip to Bermuda in the Fall. I decided to roll solo, but ended up meeting some other dope female solo travelers and Bermudian locals who fell nothing short of #BlackGirlMagic. Let’s start from the beginning.  Monroe has been to Bermuda a couple of times and describes it as one of her favorite places in the world. Kristin White is a Bermuda native and renaissance woman who loves to tell stories about people from her island, especially when it comes to Black entrepreneurs, especially women. Kristin is a writer, talk show host, owns a gift shop called Long Story Short , and she hosts history tours. She can count Yara Shahidi ’s family among her happy tour customers. However, Kristin decided to take the concept of her tours to a higher level.  Source: Kendall Trott / Kendall Trott After learning that the Bermuda Board of Tourism wanted to attract more African American visitors, which currently stands at 4% , Kristin decided to host a full trip to her island to provide a deeper look into what it has to offer. When most people think of Bermuda, they think of rich White travelers and business people who come to play. While all of the above is true, Kristin also wants travelers to explore the island’s rich African diasporic heritage, as well as its bustling population of Black creatives who are turning their passions into profit and achieving milestones in Black History. So, she slid into Monroe’s DM’s to see if she would be interested in tapping into her follower base to host a group of stylish women on the island and “Untold Stories” was born. Bermuda is a 90 minute flight from JFK. It’s chill, the beaches aren’t overcrowded, and it’s a great place to experience luxury that rivals that of a weekend in the Hamptons.  Myself plus two other young stylish Black women joined the fun as we explored Bermuda over a four day weekend. We stayed at the luxurious Hamilton Princess Bermuda and traipsed around the island visiting modern museums, tasting epic food, getting history lessons, and visiting chic Black owned boutiques. Here’s a rundown of places you’ll want to visit when you touch down in Bermuda.  View this post on Instagram No caption necessary. . : @iamkendaltrott . #visitbermuda #blackgirlstravel A post shared by Starr R. (@starr_rocque) on Oct 16, 2019 at 9:50am PDT

HELLO WORLD: Enhance Your Girls Trip To Bermuda With These 10 Black Owned Businesses

Wale Praises Baby Mama And Comes For Anyone Dismissing His Current Girlfriend As Some ‘Model Chick’: “Thats A Special Human Being”

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Source: Shannon Finney / Getty Wale is making a beautiful comeback. After a few years under the radar, he just released a critically acclaimed album, “Wow..That’s Crazy,” and is in love with girlfriend, model India Graham. But the clever lyricist still has respect for his past. Want Exclusives First? Click Here To Sign Up For Our Newsletter! During a recent live interview with journalist Elliot Wilson, the “Flower Bomb” rapper paid homage to his baby mama. “I got a daughter. Her name Oluwakemi Zyla Moon. I got one of the most beautiful, powerful, inspirational, dedicated baby mothers of all time. I do! Somewhere along the line, we lost our way – as far as us connecting as lovers – but I will always hold that woman down for the rest of my life until I have no motherf*ckin’ breath left in my lungs.” SEE ALSO:  Wale Gives Fans Glimpse Into What It’s Like To Live With Social Anxiety He then paused and had choice words for anyone who is out here slandering his current love, India. “Now, you say ‘that model chick.’ By the grace of God, I don’t ever want those words to leave your lips again like that, ’cause that ain’t no model chick. That’s a special human being that came in my life, taught me about affirmations, taught me how to love better, taught me how to be positive…so when we talk about model chick, you’re severely underplaying…” SEE ALSO:  Wale Calls Out Writers After ‘GQ’ Article Disrespects Him, Twitter Debate Ensues He continued by saying that the fact she takes pictures for checks does not diminish her intellect and value. “So whether that’s my girlfriend or not- that model chick, that woman’s beautiful inside and out. That woman taught me so much about myself. And model chick’s disgustingly underplaying what she really is. She is a smart, beautiful, motivating Black woman. She just happens to be good and makes six figures for taking pictures.” Way to stand for the women in your life. You can watch the riveting moment below. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). Shit got real. #CRWN @Wale #TIDAL pic.twitter.com/12zN9jsUig — Elliott Wilson (@ElliottWilson) October 16, 2019   This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com .  Follow @TheRSMS

Wale Praises Baby Mama And Comes For Anyone Dismissing His Current Girlfriend As Some ‘Model Chick’: “Thats A Special Human Being”