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Kailyn Lowry: Horrified by David Eason Dog Murder, Pushing for Jenelle to Be Fired

Kailyn Lowry and Leah Messer may or may not be dating. Yes, there are actual rumors than these Teen Mom co-stars are a romantic pairing at the moment. But while that chatter seems a little far-fetched, the following we know to be true: Kailyn Lowry and Leah Messer are absolutely aghast and appalled over what is going on with David Eason and Jenelle Evans. Granted, there’s always drama between this married couple — but the events of the past few days take the heinous and disgusting cake, that’s for certain. In case you’ve somehow missed it, Eason shot and killed the family dog, Nugget, this past Saturday….after first beating the canine bloody with his bare hands . The polarizing former MTV personality confessed himself to this dastardly deed, saying on Instagram that Nugget snapped at his young daughter and he would do anything to protect his family and he has no regrets. The story is as shocking as we’re making it sound and you can familiarize yourself with a few details below: View Slideshow: David Eason: Damn Right I Killed My Dog! And I’d Do It Again! According to Hollywood Life, Lowry and Messer barely even know how to react to this development. Considering the literal blood on Eason’s hands, however, as well as Jenelle’s refusal to leave her husband (she claims she’s pondering a divorce , but does anyone believe her), Kailyn and Leah would love for MTV to stop associating with this dangerous couple. For good. “The other stars of Teen Mom, especially Kailyn and Leah, are horrified by what happened to Nugget,” an insider claims, adding to the aforementioned website: “They’re all embarrassed and saddened that this tragedy is even being associated with their beloved franchise. “The cast collectively wishes Jenelle left the show when David did last year, she is not popular with anyone on the show.” Eason was fired by producers over a year ago due to the many homophobic remarks he made on social media. This has been a point of contention in his relationship with Evans because cameras won’t film her any time Eason is around, making it difficult for her to get as much air time as before. Viewers are reportedly clamoring for Evans to also be fired at this point — and Messer and Lowry appear glad to show her the door. “As long as [Jenelle] is still around, [the] cast fears David could resurface,” Hollywood Life writes, expounding as follows: “They’ve been fearful for a while now that he will show up as they feel like he’s a loose canon and they don’t know what to expect from him. “After this latest ugly event, they’ve all made it very clear that they don’t want anything to do with David ever, period.” Eason and Lowry have gone back and forth for months, of course. Most recently, David trashed Kailyn as fat and she clapped back in epic fashion . So there’s a history here, absolutely. But one doesn’t need to have a troubling past with Eason to think he’s a violent maniac who should not be anywhere near a television screen, even just by association. “I dont give a damn what animal bites my baby on the face… whether it be your dog or mine, a dog is a dog and I dont put up with that sh-t at all,” he wrote in a post defending his actions this week. “i’m all about protecting my family, it is my lifes mission. Some people are worth killing or dying for and my family means that much to me.” This would come across as less psychotic if Eason had been reacting to an emergent situation because Nugget was in the process of attacking little Ensley. However, Eason’s own video makes it clear no such thing happened — and there’s no reason why he couldn’t have simply decided to give the dog away to a shelter if he felt it was a danger to his child. David Eason: Watch My Dog Attack My Kid and Sign Its Own Death Warrant! You can hate me all you want but this isnt the first time the dog bit Ensley aggressively,” Eason added. “The only person that can judge weather or not a animal is a danger to MY CHILD is ME. Eason is currently under criminal investigation for animal cruelty after officers visited his home on Thursday, yet didn’t feel safe walking on to a property with “No Trespassing signs” and a pit bull out front. They have asked the Sheriff’s Department to figure out the next move. Elsewhere, TMZ reports that Eason is also behind on child support payments to ex-girlfriend Olivia Leedham and that he could end up in jail as a result of this financial failure. What a downright shame that would be, right? View Slideshow: Jenelle Evans: Do Teen Mom Fans Finally Hate Her More than Farrah Abraham?!

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Stork Alert! Eva Marcille Is Pregnant With Baby Number Three

Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty It looks like the Real Housewives of Atlanta are getting another bundle of joy! On Wednesday, the newly married Eva Marcille announced that she and husband Michael Sterling are expecting a baby, who will join the couple’s 1-year-old son Michael Todd Jr. and Marcille’s 5-year-old daughter Marley Rae. “Michael and I couldn’t be more excited to announce baby No. 3 is on board!” Marcille told PEOPLE . In the exclusive pics for PEOPLE, Marcille looks adorable drinking a smoothie while her bare belly does the same. PEOPLE also noted that the mom-to-be was styled and photographed by Terrell Mullin , and is surrounded by pillows from her own  Eva Marcille Home Collection . Take a look: View this post on Instagram link in bio A post shared by Eva Marcille (@evamarcille) on May 1, 2019 at 7:53am PDT   Her hubby told people that the ability to create life is a gift from God. “It’s amazing that God shared his most amazing superpower with us: the power to create and give life,” Michael said. “I count it a great blessing to grow our family  with the love of my life, Eva Marcille Sterling, and we look forward to welcoming another generation of hope into this world.” Awwww…. As we know, Eva and Michael got married five months ago in a lavish and private ceremony in Atlanta. It was reported that her special day costed an estimated $200,000 and we’re sure plenty of that was spent on her two Cinderella dresses from Daughters of Nonyelum International Haute Couture and Hollywood Royal Showroom. The couples vows were just as amazing. “I promise to love you unconditional, unrelenting, comforting and eternal,” the groom said. “I promise you not only this present love, but future love. The future love that can’t forecast the unpredictability of life but is prepared to withstand  the hardships, the pains, and the struggles .” “I vow that you will never be alone because no matter where you go, my love will always be with you,” he continued. “And when God sees fit to take us from this place, I promise you that I will ask Her that she will let me be with you in this next life. Because I don’t want to imagine this life or any life without you.”   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eva Marcille (@evamarcille) on Mar 17, 2019 at 4:43pm PDT   As we know, RHOA cast mate Porsha Williams gave birth to a little girl , Pilar Jhena. Congrats to Eva and Michael and their growing family! RELATED NEWS: Eva Marcille Reveals Kevin McCall Assaulted Her While Her Daughter Was In Her Arms Eva Marcille’s Messy Bridesmaid Put On Blast For Being A Hater After Spilling Eva’s Financial Woes ‘RHOAS11’ Recap: Kandi, Porsha And NeNe Settle Closet Gate At Eva’s Wedding [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3015370″ overlay=”true”]

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Big Sean Wants To Shine A Light On HBCU Students [Exclusive Interview]

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Source: Hot 107.5 / HOT 107.5 There is no doubt about it, Big Sean loves giving back. Through his Sean Anderson Foundation, he has made a major impact on the Detroit community with his All Star Giveback, Don Weekend, and so much more. Now, Sean has teamed up with Ally Financial and The Thurgood Marshall College Fund to help young entrepreneurs. Related:  Big Sean Shares His Personal Growth Journey & His Battle With Mental Illness Moguls In The Making  is a competition series featuring teams of students from HBCUs across the country. The program is a way for young people to learn financial literacy while also giving them the tools to be successful in the future. They held the first competition this past weekend in Detroit. Related:  Icewear Vezzo Featuring Big Sean – Balance World Premiere On Hot 107.5 with DJBJ and Stewe The Morning Heat sat down with Big Sean to discuss the program, why it is important to include HBCUs, and what he has planned for the city of Detroit. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hothiphopdetroit.com” id=”3869278″ overlay=”true”] Stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook, Twitter and on Instagram at @hiphopdetroit.

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21 Savage Visits Atlanta School To Talk About Financial Literacy

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H ip-hop artist 21 Savage is using his platform to spread awareness about the importance of financial literacy among the youth. The rapper—whose real name is Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph —recently visited a school in DeKalb County, Georgia to speak about making smart money decisions, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. . @21Savage even committed $100 to each of the young people who attended the event to open up their bank accounts. https://t.co/LBAoHFPKrP — AJC (@ajc) March 25, 2019 He surprised students at the Camp Jewell House Academy. His visit was a part of his Bank Account Campaign—that he launched last year—which aims to teach the youth about money management. Joined by U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson , the “Bank Account” rapper spoke to third and fourth graders about making informed and effective decisions when it comes to their finances. “For most kids, the focus is on earning money. And while that is important, to really get ahead you need to know how to manage your money, not just make it,” said Abraham-Joseph in a statement, according to the news outlet. “As I have gotten smarter about financial management, I realize how important it is to control your money rather than be controlled by it.” The students not only received “Stack Your Money” badges for participating in the workshop, but they also were gifted $100 for opening their own bank accounts. During his visit, he also spoke about other topics like the value of education and gun violence. Abraham-Joseph is making impactful moves on the philanthropy front. He recently teamed up with the nonprofit organizations Juma and Get Schooled for a collaborative effort to provide 150 students in Atlanta with job opportunities and host more financial literacy workshops. “I didn’t know nothing about bank accounts until I was probably about 24. So I feel like that set me back a little bit as far as getting my money in order and managing my money,” he said in an interview with Mic . “We need to start introducing them to this type of stuff at younger ages so that by the time they’re grown, they already got it down pat.” SEE ALSO: NFL Player Brandon Copeland Teaches Financial Literacy Course At The University Of Pennsylvania Millennial Entrepreneur Aims To Promote Financial Literacy In Underserved Communities Through App [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3849460″ overlay=”true”]

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NAACP Image Awards Highlights: Chris Rock Cracks On Jussie Smollett, The Carters Steal The Show & More

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The 50th NAACP Image Awards were the Blackest of all time. From Black Panther winning big to Jay Z and Beyonce accepting the night’s most prestigious awards to Chris Rock making light skin jokes, it doesn’t get much Blacker. Keep scrolling for highlights from the show… Chris Rock Jokes On Jussie Source: Earl Gibson III / Getty Apparently Chris Rock was told not to make any jokes about Jussie Smollett, but it’s Chris Rock, you can’t tell him what to do. It wasn’t a few seconds before Rock stepped up to the mic and delivered his first shot at the embattled Empire actor. In Rock’s defense, it was quite hilarious and a great way to kick off the show. “They said no Jussie Smollett jokes. Yeah, I know. I know. What a waste of light skin. You know what I could do with that light skin? That curly hair? My career would be out of here. F—ing running Hollywood,” Rock said. “What the hell was he thinking?” the comedian added. “You’re Jessie from now on. You don’t even get the ‘u’ no more. That ‘u’ was respect. You ain’t getting no respect from me.” View this post on Instagram #PressPlay: Last night they told #ChrisRock no #JussieSmollett jokes…so ya’ll know he came through with the Jussie Smollett jokes!! ( : @tvonetv/ @naacpimageawards) A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Mar 31, 2019 at 9:24am PDT Jay Z Accepts The President’s Award Source: Earl Gibson III / Getty Jay Z and Beyonce have been on an award world tour. After accepting the GLAAD Media Vanguard award, they hit the NAACP Image Awards to collect their next honors. Jay looked dapper in a classic blue suit as he stared at his Image Award, delivering his acceptance speech. Keeping everyone on edge, Jay used a quote from our “very humble and kind-hearted president.” But it’s not the president you’re thinking of. He took it back to Abe Lincoln. “It’s not the amount of years in your life, it’s about the life in your years that count in the end.” “Thank you to the NAACP for allowing me to forward this so she can put this on her mantle next to her favorite grandson. And when she’s, like, sneaking pork, and, like, her legs swell up, she can remember how much of a G she is.” Beyonce Thanks Regina King In Her Acceptance Speech Beyonce May have won the Image Award for “Entertainer Of The Year,” but she used her acceptance speech to thank her fellow nominees. “Regina King, I love you so much. You taught us patience, persistence, and how to be masterful in your craft,” she said dressed in a stunning white Balmain gown straight off the runway. “Chadwick Boseman is teaching children to dream and to see themselves as kings. LeBron James has taught us strength of all forms in leading by example and providing education for our kids. Ryan Coogler tells our story in a way that celebrates our history and proved that we do have power at the box office, and I’m honored to be included among all of you and to a part of a vital, thriving, beautiful community. Thank you so much, NAACP, God bless you. I hope ya’ll had a great night.” Drops mic. View this post on Instagram Congrats Bey! Entertainer of the year #ImageAwards50 ••• #bgkc #baddiebey #beyhive #beyonce #Beyoncé #giselle #knowles #carter #queen #queenofpop #iheartbeyonce #wesupportbey #iStandwithbeyonce #TheBeyWorldCom #Lemonade #Formation #GoLiveBeyoncé #EverythingIsLove A post shared by The Beyonce World (@thebeyworld) on Mar 30, 2019 at 9:18pm PDT   Black Panther Wins Big  Source: LISA O’CONNOR / Getty As if there was any doubt, Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther took home eight awards, including “Outstanding Motion Picture.” Chadwick Boseman won “Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture” and Letitia Wright took home the “Breakthrough Performance” award. Auntie Maxine Waters Flexes Congresswoman Maxine Waters accepted the NAACP Chairman’s Award and, per usual, left us feeling empowered and captivated but unrelenting fight and spirit. “After a long career journey, tonight I stand before you as the first woman and the first African-American to chair the powerful U.S. House Financial Services Committee,” she said. “Yes, I got the gavel and I’m not afraid to use it.” Okurrrr!

NAACP Image Awards Highlights: Chris Rock Cracks On Jussie Smollett, The Carters Steal The Show & More

Chicago Mayor, Police REALLY Think Jussie Smollett is Guilty

Just because a prosecutor chooses not to file charges against someone does not mean that person has been exonerated of all crimes. This seems like an important piece of information to keep in mind these days. It applies to both a certain President of the United States and also a certain actor on the FOX drama Empire. In the latter instance, of course, we’re talking about Jussie Smollett, the polarizing star who was indicted on 16 felony counts a few weeks ago, all of which related to an alleged attack on the streets of Chicago around 2 a.m. on January 29. You must know all the relevant details by now, right? Smollett claimed he was attacked by two white men who screamed about “MAGA Country,” while also hurling racial and anti-gay epithets at him, prior to placing a noose around his neck and pouring bleach all over him. The reported hate crime made national news. But then police started to question various details of Smollett’s story, eventually arresting him for falsifying a police report . Cops in The Windy City believed Smollett staged his own attack for publicity purposes and demand he apologize for wasting their time, money and resources — while also making a mockery of similar, very real hate crimes. Fast forward a couple weeks to yesterday, however, and all the charges against Smollett were dropped . It was a stunning development. “Today, all criminal charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped and his record has been wiped clean of the filing of this tragic complaint against him,” read a statement issued by Smollett’s lawyers shortly after the news broke. “He was a victim who was vilified and made to appear as a perpetrator as a result of false and inappropriate remarks made to the public, causing an inappropriate rush to judgment,” continued this message. HOWEVER, the Chicago Police Department and Rahm Emanuel, the Mayor of Chicago, later went public with their own remarks… … making it clear they were happy to still judge Smollett for what they believe to be his illegal actions. “This is a whitewash of justice,” a visibly angry Emanuel told reporters, adding: “I’d like to remind everybody a grand jury indicted this individual based on only a piece of the evidence that the police had collected in that period of time. So a grand jury actually brought the charges.” Emanuel went on to plainly say that Smollett “did this in the name of self-promotion.” Elsewhere, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson – who was previously so vocal in denouncing Smollett for the phony assault – said he stood by his department’s work and thought the charges against the Empire actor were justified. “I’m sure we all know what occurred this morning,” he said. “My personal opinion is that you all know where I stand in this. Do I think justice was served? No. I think this city is still owed an apology.” View Slideshow: Jussie Smollett: This is How He Staged His Alleged Assault Johnson added: “If someone accused me of doing anything that would circumvent [my integrity], then I would want my day in court. Period. I’ve heard that they [Smollett legal team] wanted their day in court with TV cameras so America could know the truth. “But no, they chose to hide behind secrecy and broker a deal to circumvent the judicial system. My job as a police officer is to investigate an incident, gather evidence, gather the facts and present them to the State’s Attorney. “That’s what we did. I stand behind the detective’s investigation.” As detailed below, meanwhile, even the attorney who decided to drop the charges against Smollett doesn’t think the actor is innocent. First Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Magats said on Tuesday that he stands “behind the investigation” and: “The mere fact that it was disposed of in an alternative manner does not mean that there were any problems or infirmities in the case or the evidence.” Ummm, so why let Smollett walk free and declare victory? “Here’s the thing — we work to prioritize violent crime and the drivers of violent crime,” Magats said. “Public safety is our number one priority. I don’t see Jussie Smollett as a threat to public safety.” The fact that Smollett committed to two days of community service also seems to have somehow played a role in this baffling decision. For his part, Smollett thanked God and his supporters and emphasized his innocence in a statement outside the courthouse yesterday morning, saying: “I’ve been truthful and consistent on every single level since day one. I would not be my mother’s son if I was capable of doing one drop of what I was accused of.” And this REALLY pissed Emanuel off. “Mr. Smollett is still saying that he is innocent, still running down the Chicago police department. How dare him. How dare him.” the Mayor said. “Even after this whitewash, still, no sense of ownership over what he has done. … This is a person now who has been let off scot-free with no sense of accountability of the moral and ethical wrong of his actions. Emanuel concluded: You have a person using hate crime laws that are on the books to protect people who are minorities from violence to then turn around and use those laws to advance your career and your financial reward. Is there no decency in this man?

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Father-Son Duo Launch Company To Increase Black Wealth

A Virginia-based father-son duo is on a mission to empower the Black community to generate wealth. Entrepreneurs Kevon L. Chisolm and his 11-year-old son Kamari launched an investment consulting company that promotes Black economic empowerment, Black News reported. Black WallStreeter Consultation Services, launched by a father & son duo from Virginia, is designed to help individuals increase their wealth… through the creation of investment clubs! #blackpreneur #blackceo #shopblack https://t.co/SRQcKJPLzx — Black News (@BlackNews) March 15, 2019 The company—dubbed Black WallStreeter Consultation Services—was created as an avenue to educate individuals about the importance of financial literacy and provide them with the tools and resources to reach their monetary goals. Aside from providing consulting services and informative workshops, the company will cultivate community by establishing investment clubs where people can pool money to make lucrative investments. Chisolm has extensive experience in the wealth management industry. He’s served at the helm of an investment firm called Umoja Investments for over a decade. Chisolm also penned a book titled Financial Legacy: Building Wealth Through Investment Clubs . He says that through the platform he and his son created he hopes to educate and empower the Black community to make smart decisions when it comes to money so that they can alleviate financial burdens. “When we created Black WallStreeter Consultation Services, we wanted to address a few main concerns individuals have about their financial wellness,” said Chisolm in a statement. “For example, many of our clients are unsure of how to pay for college tuition, save for retirement, buy a new home or start a new business. An investment club is the ultimate opportunity to increase personal financial goals and ease financial worries.” Chisolm and his son believe that it’s never too early to start learning about financial wellness and encourage kids as young as 8-years-old to attend the seminars so they can take solid financial values with them when they step into adulthood. The father and son aren’t the only ones spreading awareness about financial literacy within the Black community. NFL player Brandon Copeland is leading a class at the University of Pennsylvania about how to manage finances. SEE ALSO: NFL Player Brandon Copeland Teaches Financial Literacy Course At The University Of Pennsylvania Marshawn Lynch Is Pushing Back Against Gentrification In Oakland [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3848459″ overlay=”true”]

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Atlanta-Based Business Owner Aims To Address Poverty Through Entrepreneurship

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A Black business owner from Atlanta is aiming to help individuals combat poverty through entrepreneurship. Velma Trayham , the creator and CEO of the marketing agency ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group, has launched a new small business program to help those faced with financial setbacks start their own ventures, Black News reported. Trayham was inspired to create the Pioneer program after witnessing the impact of the recent government shutdown, the news outlet writes. After seeing people struggle to make ends meet, she was inspired to empower them and show them ways in which they can have control over their financial future by becoming entrepreneurs. Through the intensive program, participants will learn how to create everything from business models to marketing plans and other lessons needed to successfully grow a business. For Trayham it’s all about breaking the cycle of poverty. “Entrepreneurs can change the way they live and work – and inspire others to do the same. Innovations created by small businesses can improve the quality of life, creating personal success as well as create communities that are more prosperous,” she said in a statement. “When people find success doing something they love and believe in, they have the power and capacity to help others do the same. I appreciate the mentors who helped me early in my career and am dedicated to helping others find their passion in business, reduce the causes of poverty, and creating a chain effect of business support and success.” The program kicks off in Atlanta on March 30 and she plans on taking it to cities that include Washington, D.C., Houston, and Orlando. There has been an effort to support Black entrepreneurs. MVMT50 and The New Voices fund recently teamed up to host a pitch competition dubbed PITCH BLACK as an avenue to address the obstacles that Black women face when stepping into entrepreneurship, including the lack of access to capital. SEE ALSO: New Voices Fund Teams Up With MVMT50 To Empower Black Women Entrepreneurs Madam C. J. Walker’s Mansion To Possibly Become Incubator For Black Women [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3847819″ overlay=”true”]

Atlanta-Based Business Owner Aims To Address Poverty Through Entrepreneurship

The Real Housewives of New Jersey Recap: "Who Threw My Husband in the Pool?”

Wednesday’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey season finale was an action-packed one.  New housewife, Jennifer Aydin, was on hand to invite her co-stars to her huge home for a big season-ending party.  Well, the party was for her 16th wedding anniversary, but it did fall on the night the season finale was filmed, so there’s that.  The housewives, including Danielle Staub, arrived in some of their nicest get-ups of the season.  That’s when we learned that Danielle had been trying to poison Teresa against Margaret.  As you will recall if you watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills online , Teresa and Danielle were once at odds.  There table flips, fights, and crazy rumors. But they’ve left all that in the past. Teresa wants to see the best in Danielle, but everyone else could see the issue.  “Teresa’s not a very good judge of character,” Melissa Gorga said of her sister-in-law.  Melissa’s husband, Joe, was desperate to make things right between him, Margaret’s husband, Joe Benigno, and Danielle’s then-husband, Marty Caffrey.  The two Joes found Marty at the party and asked him to step outside with them to bury the hatchet once and for all.  Marty said that Joe was trying to paint Danielle in a bad light in the Bahamas for their wedding. In fact, the two Joes tried to tell Marty there was something amiss with Danielle.  “You were out of line. You should apologize,” Marty complained, but Joe B responded with, “No f–king way. You have to apologize for calling my wife all kinds of shit.” “You wanna talk shit?” Marty screamed. “You’re a f–king jealous motherf–ker. You wish you were me!” “You keep staring at Danielle’s tits because your wife doesn’t have any!” Marty shouted. “She doesn’t have the body Danielle has.” Margaret then showed up, and that’s when things got really out of hand.  “What is going on?!” she asked with a stern look on her face. Marge has been serving looks all season long, and this was a new one.  Joe said, “He said I’m jealous of Danielle because you have no body and no tits.” “Yeah, I said that. And I’m gonna say that,” Marty fired back as Margaret got ready to unleash holy hell.  “What man would say that about somebody else’s wife?” Margaret shrieked, as Marty countered that he was “promoting the beauty” of his wife.  “By insulting another woman?” Margaret quizzed. Joe was done listening to his wife being belittled and got close to hitting Marty.  “If you talk down to my wife…” Joe yelled. “If you touch me one more f–king time…” Marty fired back. “I’m willing to go after you right f–king now,” Joe said, clearly getting ready for a fight. . “When you go home tonight, she’s gonna bitch slap you!” Mary snarled. He then turned to Margaret and said, “You emasculate him every chance you…” In a truly hilarious moment, Joe and Margaret grabbed Marty and threw him into the pool.  That’s one way to shut someone up, we guess.  “Your husband’s in the pool,” said Margaret, walking off with Benigno, to Danielle. “Who threw my husband in the pool?” Danielle asked. “Me and my husband,” said Margaret. The rest of the episode paled in comparison.  What did you think of the season finale? The wild reunion kicks off Wednesday.  View Slideshow: Danielle Staub: Accused of Financial, Verbal AND Emotional Abuse … by Her Own Husband!

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‘LHHMIAS2’ Recap: Tarana Burke Assists Jessie Woo With Past Trauma

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Source: Jamie McCarthy / Getty Tonight’s episode of Love and Hip-Hop Miami tackles the subject of sexual violence with an assist from #MeToo founder, Tarana Burke. Jessie Woo leads the charge by talking to Trina about all the BS she has had to deal with in the industry. She comes to tears as she talks about how a popular producer raped her. Trina comforts her and is inspired to meet up with Tarana Burke after hearing Jessie’s story. Mind you, this is the first step toward taking hip-hop to task when it comes to sexual violence because the #MeToo Movement hasn’t caught on in the music space yet. Trina’s theory is that people are more afraid to burn bridges in hip-hop, which could true. It’s either that or, people just don’t want to come to terms with some of the misogynistic lyrics and real-life behavior they’re complicit in. I digress. The meeting resulted in Tarana interviewing Trina as a correspondent for Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Red Table Talk . They discuss Trina’s career, her unapologetic nature, her brother’s death and more. Tarana is also having another event in Miami related to the #MeToo Movement and Trina is invited. Hold that thought. Meanwhile, Joy finds out that if she stays in her marriage then she would be contractually obligated to pay Trick half of everything she makes due to his financial problems. So basically, she can’t start any businesses or really move forward right now. She knows she can’t count on Trick to come up with the money for the divorce ($50,000 or maybe even more), so she has a car wash fundraiser to make it happen. Trick crashes that fundraiser acts like a manbaby and tries to sabotage her. He gives her a condescending $40 before leaving but it doesn’t matter because she’s distraught. Then Trina comes through with her calming energy and asks her why she didn’t just ask her for the money. Joy doesn’t think it’s fair for that to be on Trina, but Trina blessed her cousin anyway. She gives her a check for an undisclosed amount and refuses to let Joy refuse it. Joy is finally going to get her divorce. The next moment is at Gunplay’s listening party. This is where Amara finally gets to talk to Keyara about the whole sliding in Gunplay’s DM’s situation. Mind you, Keyara and Gunplay are broken up now, but Keyara still feels some type of way. In short, they keep it classy. Keyara says she went through Gunplay’s phone and found what she was looking for. She said she saw Amara asking Gunplay out and flirting with him with emojis. Amara says she has no interest in Gunplay and that she’s naturally friendly and bubbly so the perceived flirting was misconstrued. She also said she wasn’t trying to kick it to him. She was actually trying to network since they’re both artists. It seems believable. Keyara buys it and she and Armara agree to let bygones be bygones. Look at them being mature! Finally, Tarana Burke invited some of the women to a panel she’s doing at Center for social Change discussing how she founded #Meetoo and healing from sexual violence. Trina, Jessie, and Chinese Kitty show up to support. Jessie breaks down in tears again thinking about what happened to her and the women in the room support her. She tells her story again but also explains how she’s bitter that the person who raped her is living an abundant life and doesn’t feel free when that person doesn’t seem to be facing any type of punishment. Then Chinese Kitty shares her story about being drugged, raped and thrown on the side of the road and just when you’re thinking that everyone is trash, Tarana steps up with her warm spirit and comforts them. She offers powerful words about finding and embracing the joy they already have in their lives in order to move forward. Hope you got the serious stuff out of your system because it gets ratchet again next week. RELATED POSTS ‘LHHMIAS2’ Recap: Pretty Ricky Still Can’t Get Right ‘LHHMIAS2’ Recap: Shay Pops Off On Jojo For Breaking Girl Code

‘LHHMIAS2’ Recap: Tarana Burke Assists Jessie Woo With Past Trauma