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If You Care: Whitesplainin’ Becky Bo Derek Butted Into Dead Horse Hair Beef Over Kim K Kornrows

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Benny Hollywood

SplashNews/Bettmann/Getty Images Bo Derek Backs Up Kim Kardashian Over Appropriation Braids Yeah, so once again African women got zero apologies or acknowledgment about another episode of culture vulturing by Kim Kardashian but in case you missed it, BO DEREK HERSELF stepped up to say that yes, Kim really was channeling her look from the movie “10,” but at the end of the day they’re all copying the ancient Egyptian Queen Nofertari. Do you think Bo did a good cleanup job or was she just kicking a dead horse at this point? Also, do you think that it’s disrespectful that she acknowledges an Egyptian Queen but not the African culture and African-American trend that was thriving at the time of the making of her film? Continue reading →

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Some Strong Black Vocals: Watch Lorine Chia Perform “Water To Wine” Live [VIDEO]

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Benny Hollywood

Lorine Chia Performs “Water To Wine” We love this woman’s voice! #BLACKGIRLMAGIC Watch Lorine Chia perform a live rendition of her highly streamed and downloaded song ‘Water to Wine’! Born of Cameroonian descent, Lorine’s r&b lyrics, hip-hop beats, jazz-fueled voice and deft songcraft have garnered acclaim from Complex, Pitchfork, and Billboard. In 2014 Fader Magazine wrote a sparkling feature story on Lorine in their issue 90, remarking that they were “so hooked” on her album out at the time, Naked Truth. Since then Lorine has gone on to write, produce, and sing along side major artist such as Chance TheRapper, The Game, Wiz Khalifa, and Jeezy. Lorine is currently working on her album, and gearing to take the stage at SXSW in Austin Texas in March. To keep in touch with Lorine follow her on all social channels @LorineChia. Continue reading →

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