Source: REVOLT / Revolt Burna Boy On The Breakfast Club If you aren’t familiar with Burna Boy then here’s a chance to get to know him. The Nigerian rapper/singer/Afrobeat artist has been on FIRE the last few years and his journey in the music industry goes back even further than that. Burna recently sat down with the world’s most dangerous morning show to talk about the great Fela Kuti, his relationship with Nipsey Hussle and fusing hip-hop with Afrobeat.
Source: The Washington Post / Getty A West Philadelphia man tried to save his mother from a blazing fire last week by scaling a 19-story building to come to her rescue. Jermaine, who didn’t give his last name, received a call from his sister saying that his mother, a 65-year-old woman named Sheila who is bed-bound, was trapped in her 15th floor apartment he rushed over to her home. He said the doors were blocked by police and they wouldn’t let him in the building so he was left with only one option. “They said the elevators are not working. I said, ‘No problem. I’ll take the steps,” Jermaine told ABC’s Philly affiliate WPVI . “I just want to make sure my mother- my mother is sick, she’s bed-ridden. So I need to get up there. They were like ‘we can’t let you in.’ I took it upon myself because that’s my mother. There’s no limits. That’s my mother.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Jermaine, who had cracked his ribs earlier that day, didn’t hesitate to take the climb. The 35-year-old is a construction worker and roofer, so when it came to scaling the building he was fearless. “When I grabbed a gate, at the top of the gate, there was a ledge. Then I could step on top of the ledge and reach up to the other gate, and keep climbing my way up,” Jermaine said. After he climbed to the 15th floor of the Westpark Apartments, he said his mother was surprised to see him coming to save her. “She was more shocked. She’s not surprised by the things that I do for her. She knows I’ll go over and beyond for her.” Thankfully, the fire was contained and his mother was unharmed so he climbed back down to the building, Jermaine not only risked his own life but he also could have been arrested. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). “He told me if I didn’t leave I was going straight to jail. Because that was his job. But, he actually did cut me a break. He understood the circumstances, he knew – when your adrenaline is pumping, and your mom is up there, you thinking she’s dying – you’d do anything you can.” His mother did make it out of the building safe. This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : C’mon Son: These Black Shows Were Cancelled Way Too Soon Newborn Dies After Grandfather Gives Him Taste Of Alcohol At A Party Elba Family Flyness: Idris, Sabrina & Isan Show Out As A Family [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Donat Sorokin / Getty Philly Man Climbs Building To Save His Mother During A Fire According to ABC Philly , a Philadelphia man has become a local hero after scaling a West Philadelphia apartment building during a fire to save his mother. Jermaine, 35, is a roofer by trade, so he has some experience with tall buildings. “As kids we used to jump roofs,” he said. “Glad I had the practice.” Last week when the 19-story Westpark Apartments high-rise at 4445 Holden Street started filling with smoke, Jermaine got a call from his sister that their mother, 65-year-old Sheila, who is bed-ridden, couldn’t get out of her 15th floor apartment. So he sprang into action. After being blocked by the police when trying to enter the building, he decided to climb up and save her himself. “All for my mom’s safety, period. I wasn’t worried about mine at all. She can’t get out of the bed or walk around so if there’s a fire she needs help out,” he said. Jermaine actually DID make it all the way to his mom’s balcony and was assured by her that she was doing OK because the fire was contained. Instead of arresting Jermaine when he climbed back down, an officer actually let him go. “He understood the circumstances, he knew – when your adrenaline is pumping, and your mom is up there, you thinking she’s dying – you’d do anything you can,” Jermaine said according to ABC Philly.
I can’t lie, the only thing I could think of when I heard about this story was the announcer from the old NBA Jam video games that would yell ‘HE’S ON FIRE’ after a player got hot enough to actually, well, catch fire. Big up to Yo Gotti. He played this one off as smoothly as he could. Via | HipHopDX MEMPHIS, TN – Yo Gotti was literally on fire while performing “Rake It Up” at his seventh annual Birthday Bash, which took place at the FedExForum last Friday (June 28). During his set, Gotti’s pant leg caught on fire when he got too close to a pyrotechnic device. Somehow, he managed to smoothly play it off and quickly put out the flame without missing a beat in his performance. View this post on Instagram Shit Got Too Litt Last Night .. Literally I’m From da streets I been playing wit Fire My Whole Life .. #NotEvenFireCanStopAG #NoPressure #BirthDayBash7 A post shared by Yo Gotti (@yogotti) on Jun 29, 2019 at 3:23pm PDT READ MORE
Audrey Roloff tries very hard to be a devout Christian. She has used many social media posts over the years to gush over Jesus Christ , outlining at times all the lessons she has learned from God . But critics on Instagram are now accusing the ex-Little People, Big World star of going against the teachings of this Higher Power in order to promote the “literal” work of a demon. Confused? Allow us to try and explain… On Wednesday, Audrey shared the above photo of herself and husband Jeremy Roloff. She wrote a lengthy caption along with it, beginning her message with a question that reads: Who else is mildly obssesed with the Enneagram? The author and podcast host continued: “Jeremy and I are on a never ending pursuit of being more fully known and understood – being students of each other. We always believe there is more to learn and discover about each other and that excites us.” This is a theme Audrey has emphasized many times in the past. In this case, however, it was the way in which Audrey claimed she and her husband get to know each other that has left some followers concerned. Like, VERY concerned. “On this journey of learning and understanding each other more, there have been two things that have radically transformed our relationship,” explained Roloff. “1)The Enneagram 2) The Marriage Journal The Enneagram and our Marriage Journal have helped us understand each other in more profound and meaningful ways, and helped us communicate our thoughts, desires, and frustrations with greater clarity, compassion, and ease. “These tools have ultimately enabled us to love each other more intentionally, creatively, and faithfully.” Okay, so: The Enneagram is sort of like a more in-depth Myers-Briggs Type Indicator that includes nine different personality types. Audrey writes here that she is “an Enneagram 8 -The Challenger” and Jeremy is “an Enneagram 9 – The Peacemaker;” together, the couple is akin “fire and ice,” she says, thereby creating the perfect combination of intensity and softness. But that isn’t the point right now. The point is that some folks out there are pointing out that the Enneagram is the world of the Devil. Yes, that Devil. “The enneagram has deep and dark roots in the occult…it was literally hand delivered by a demon to a man heavily involved in channeling,” one person remarked in response to Roloff’s caption, taking Audrey to task as follows: “This is not something Christians should at all be involved with and yet it’s taken storm. “Be careful what you let in, we’re told to TEST every spirit to see if it’s from God.” That can be a difficult thing to do, but one must wonder here if Audrey even tried. She’s been accused in the past of actually exploiting her religion for profit , considering she’ll talk about her faith at length and then ask followers to purchase something. And that’s true here, too. Audrey concludes her post about the Enneagram by promoting her podcast and saying she’ll soon be talking to an expert on he matter. But should she really be doing this as a Christian? “Be very cautious on the enneagram following, is it from God? Research it fully would be my recommendation,” another follower added, while yet another pointed out these same issues to Audrey. This critic is afraid that the Enneagram may cause Roloff to connect with the “wrong spirits.” Sounds like something she really ought to think long and hard about. Don’t you agree? View Slideshow: Audrey and Jeremy Roloff: Why They REALLY Quit Little People, Big World
Source: SplashNews / Splash News O’Shea Jackson Opens Up About “Longshot” Role If you haven’t seen Seth Rogan and Charlize Theron’s hilarious comedy ‘Longshot’ yet — we highly encourage you to do so! It’s definitely one of the funniest films we’ve seen in a long time. Our Senior Content Director Janeé Bolden recently sat down with O’Shea Jackson to discuss the film, as well as his takes on music and sports. Check out their interview below: Janeé Bolden: I loved all the pop culture references in the film, but you were born in ’91 so you didn’t grow up at that time. O’Shea Jackson Jr.: 1991 til Forever! JB: So what was your favorite reference in the movie? OJ: The one that stood out to me was a “Friends” reference, we had Lisa Kudrow in the movie and then we referenced Jennifer Aniston. JB: That was brutal. OJ : When working with Seth there’s always going to be a lot of pop culture references. He’s got a dog named Zelda. It keeps it relatable. It keeps it real. That’s the thing about the comedies with Seth you feel like you’re in on the conversations they’ve had before. Super cool, super chill set. Soundtrack is bumping. JB: What did you think when you read the masturbation scene? OJ: I was like, ‘I’m glad nothing weird happened to me.’ I got to be super chill. Seth is like that, he takes it there. It happens just when you’re feeling comfortable with the movie, like ‘ok it might be going off soon.’ He’ll just jump into the fire. We’re a smart movie. It’s not overly raunchy, but that scene – once you see it you can’t unsee it. JB: What do you prefer since you came into your spotlight in a drama and this is an amazing comedy, what’s more fun for you? OJ: Comedy is more fun, drama I gotta be like – focusing. I gotta be like hold on wait, don’t talk to me for a second. It’s like a mood. Especially when you gotta be around someone who has to cry in a scene, and you can’t talk to ‘em but y’all friends. Like my man Jason. Jason Mitchell is my best friend from acting Eazy-E. That’s my boy. The day he had to do all that crying they were like ‘Don’t talk to Jason, leave Jason alone.’ And Cory who played Dre, same thing. Drama, it’s a little stiff. But in comedy everyone just wants it to shine, it’s all about getting the best laugh you can get. You’re around a bunch of creatives it’s all about getting the best chemistry and timing to make the most magic. JB: Can I ask how much weed was smoked in the making of this film? OJ: Never during work hours… JB: What does Lance do though? OJ: He’s a tech guy. If you listen at the beginning of the scene I’m having a meeting about tech. He is a tech entrepreneur. I sold some app, now got hella bread and I’m spending it. I had a velvet Tom Ford suit on with gold Jordan 6’s. They wanted me to wear those duck shoes but I couldn’t do it. JB: If you were to create an app, what would it be? OJ: I need some sort of app that allows me to speak directly to the Lakers front office. I need to be able to give my insight that I know they’ll be able to read Charlize is running for president, I’m running for president of the Lakers. I would be so down. First off there would be a lot of staff changing in there. I’m sorry Rob Pelinka. I love you Rob Pelinka. But not that much Rob Pelinka. It’s time for a new change. I’m tired of the Lakers going the old Laker route. That don’t make sense. “He was a Laker, y’all can’t be. We’re giving him the job.” That’s weak. I’m done with that. We’re never going to grow if we don’t take risks. My Lakers will be alright. But we need to handle that front office. If we don’t handle this front office BS by the Finals, I’ll be nervous for next year, as far as getting the free agents. But we’ll be alright. We’re the gold ball. We’re the logo. JB: What are you listening to? What’s on the playlist right now? OJ: Right now Nipsey Hussle is on everybodye’s playlist. J Cole, who is running rap right now, obvioulsy Migos they’re controlling the sound, Really wehen I’m moving and grooving like this I like Bobby Caldwell, Heatwave, you gotta let it breathe a lil bit. JB: Who’s gonna win the NBA Finals? OJ: Everybody knows who is going to win the Finals. The Golden State Warriors. KD is leaving next year so the league will be back to normal but they about to get another one. That’s just how it is. Unless a plane crashes into the Oracle arena, there is no way to stop what they got. Their chemistry, their coaching, it’s like a 2K team, it’s just unfair. I’m happy for them I respect it, they did it legally, so we gotta tip the hat. ‘Longshot’ is in theaters now. You can catch O’Shea Jackson Jr. in ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ which opens May 31.
Source: SplashNews / Splash News O’Shea Jackson Opens Up About “Longshot” Role If you haven’t seen Seth Rogan and Charlize Theron’s hilarious comedy ‘Longshot’ yet — we highly encourage you to do so! It’s definitely one of the funniest films we’ve seen in a long time. Our Senior Content Director Janeé Bolden recently sat down with O’Shea Jackson to discuss the film, as well as his takes on music and sports. Check out their interview below: Janeé Bolden: I loved all the pop culture references in the film, but you were born in ’91 so you didn’t grow up at that time. O’Shea Jackson Jr.: 1991 til Forever! JB: So what was your favorite reference in the movie? OJ: The one that stood out to me was a “Friends” reference, we had Lisa Kudrow in the movie and then we referenced Jennifer Aniston. JB: That was brutal. OJ : When working with Seth there’s always going to be a lot of pop culture references. He’s got a dog named Zelda. It keeps it relatable. It keeps it real. That’s the thing about the comedies with Seth you feel like you’re in on the conversations they’ve had before. Super cool, super chill set. Soundtrack is bumping. JB: What did you think when you read the masturbation scene? OJ: I was like, ‘I’m glad nothing weird happened to me.’ I got to be super chill. Seth is like that, he takes it there. It happens just when you’re feeling comfortable with the movie, like ‘ok it might be going off soon.’ He’ll just jump into the fire. We’re a smart movie. It’s not overly raunchy, but that scene – once you see it you can’t unsee it. JB: What do you prefer since you came into your spotlight in a drama and this is an amazing comedy, what’s more fun for you? OJ: Comedy is more fun, drama I gotta be like – focusing. I gotta be like hold on wait, don’t talk to me for a second. It’s like a mood. Especially when you gotta be around someone who has to cry in a scene, and you can’t talk to ‘em but y’all friends. Like my man Jason. Jason Mitchell is my best friend from acting Eazy-E. That’s my boy. The day he had to do all that crying they were like ‘Don’t talk to Jason, leave Jason alone.’ And Cory who played Dre, same thing. Drama, it’s a little stiff. But in comedy everyone just wants it to shine, it’s all about getting the best laugh you can get. You’re around a bunch of creatives it’s all about getting the best chemistry and timing to make the most magic. JB: Can I ask how much weed was smoked in the making of this film? OJ: Never during work hours… JB: What does Lance do though? OJ: He’s a tech guy. If you listen at the beginning of the scene I’m having a meeting about tech. He is a tech entrepreneur. I sold some app, now got hella bread and I’m spending it. I had a velvet Tom Ford suit on with gold Jordan 6’s. They wanted me to wear those duck shoes but I couldn’t do it. JB: If you were to create an app, what would it be? OJ: I need some sort of app that allows me to speak directly to the Lakers front office. I need to be able to give my insight that I know they’ll be able to read Charlize is running for president, I’m running for president of the Lakers. I would be so down. First off there would be a lot of staff changing in there. I’m sorry Rob Pelinka. I love you Rob Pelinka. But not that much Rob Pelinka. It’s time for a new change. I’m tired of the Lakers going the old Laker route. That don’t make sense. “He was a Laker, y’all can’t be. We’re giving him the job.” That’s weak. I’m done with that. We’re never going to grow if we don’t take risks. My Lakers will be alright. But we need to handle that front office. If we don’t handle this front office BS by the Finals, I’ll be nervous for next year, as far as getting the free agents. But we’ll be alright. We’re the gold ball. We’re the logo. JB: What are you listening to? What’s on the playlist right now? OJ: Right now Nipsey Hussle is on everybodye’s playlist. J Cole, who is running rap right now, obvioulsy Migos they’re controlling the sound, Really wehen I’m moving and grooving like this I like Bobby Caldwell, Heatwave, you gotta let it breathe a lil bit. JB: Who’s gonna win the NBA Finals? OJ: Everybody knows who is going to win the Finals. The Golden State Warriors. KD is leaving next year so the league will be back to normal but they about to get another one. That’s just how it is. Unless a plane crashes into the Oracle arena, there is no way to stop what they got. Their chemistry, their coaching, it’s like a 2K team, it’s just unfair. I’m happy for them I respect it, they did it legally, so we gotta tip the hat. ‘Longshot’ is in theaters now. You can catch O’Shea Jackson Jr. in ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ which opens May 31.
WATCH: Notre Dame's spire collapses into the flames, video from witness Nicolas Marang shows. https://t.co/MaEI5HttSM pic.twitter.com/gHhwMrRYmS — NBC News (@NBCNews) April 15, 2019 Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral On Fire Paris is burning. The iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is on fire as we speak. Officials told ABC that “everything is burning, nothing will remain from the frame” as the fire took down cathedral’s spire. The roof also collapsed as workers scrambled to salvage artwork stored and artifacts inside the cathedral erected in 1260 AD. ABC News reports that Paris Mayor Anne Hildago and firefighters warned people to stay away from the area. There have been no confirmed deaths or injuries. Officials believe the fire may be connected to a recent $6 million restoration of the church, officials said. Last week, the statues of the apostles were removed for restoration. WATCH: Notre Dame's spire collapses into the flames, video from witness Nicolas Marang shows. https://t.co/MaEI5HttSM pic.twitter.com/gHhwMrRYmS — NBC News (@NBCNews) April 15, 2019 This story is still developing…
Keep up #Prom2K19 pic.twitter.com/B1sZxVs0ua — Prettyreddddd (@Prettyreddddd) April 6, 2019 The Best Prom Pics Of 2019 It’s that time of the year again, folks. Prom season ! That means it’s time for the best and brightest high school has to offer to show off their incredible glo ups, gowns and rented whips. Each year brings a level of excellence but this year is upping the ante like never before. These kids are bringing the fire each time. Take a look at the dopest of the bunch… We don't do nothing basic #Prom2k19 pic.twitter.com/C5bD0GpYqX — Niyaaaa (@callme_niya) March 31, 2019
At times, the current season of Vanderpump Rules has felt like the final episodes of a long-running high school drama. The characters we’ve watched party, cheat, fight, and generate endless drama for the past several years now appear much too old for such shenanigans, and the realization that it’s time for a change is bittersweet. Sure, it’s nice to see the cast finally grow up, especially since some of them are beginning to show physical signs of age, and dancing on a bar while guzzling tequila straight from the bottle is becoming a rather sad sight. (On high school dramas, this is a result of Hollywood’s tendency to cast 25-year-olds as freshmen. On Vanderpump , it’s a consequence of the fact that most of the cast was already in their thirties when the show premiered back in 2013.) But at the same time, we’re more than a little bummed that we’ll no longer be able to bear witness to all that debauchery. As they approach their middle years, the most enlightened grownups realize that if you cling to youth, the consolations of aging — wisdom, stability, a greater sense of self — are lost to you. And astonishingly, it seems no one in the Vanderpump cast is more aware of this fact than Mr. Jax Taylor. One of the recurring themes of this season is the notion that Taylor has changed his ways . And while we counted ourselves among the skeptics at first, it now looks as though Taylor may have been speaking the truth when he stated that his father’s death had caused him to see the light. For one thing, Jax is soon to marry Brittany Cartwright . The wedding will take place in June, and will be featured on the eighth season of Vanderpump . So fans have quite a wait ahead of them — and it seems many are convinced that Jax and Brittany were themselves unable to wait for their wedding night. There’s a widespread rumor on social media that Cartwright is already knocked up with Taylor’s baby. And ironically, comments the couple recently made to the contrary have only added fuel to the fire. “I’m definitely eager to have kids and Jax is eager to have kids. He’ll be 40 two weeks after [the wedding]. I’m 30, we’re ready. We’re buying a house,” Brittany recently told Us Weekly . “When it happens it happens. We’re not going to be very careful. We’re gonna let it come with God’s grace, and he’ll give us a baby when [it’s] ready.” Jax echoed the sentiment saying he can’t wait to become a father. “We’ve been together for four years and my whole life has been a party, so I’ve done everything I wanted to do. I’m ready for the next step,” Taylor told the magazine. “I’m ready to have kids. I’m ready to be part of the PTA, soccer dad, soccer mom, gymnastics coach, whatever. That’s my next job.” Many fans believe these remarks are Jax and Brittany’s way of bracing the public for a pregnancy announcement — but we feel they’re reading too much into it. Besides, Jax swears he’s stopped lying , and we all believe him when he says that — don’t we? View Slideshow: Jax Taylor Gets Paid More Than the Rest of the Vanderpump Cast Because In 2018, Cruelty and Idiocy Are Virtues
