Source: WENN / WENN After five long years, Tiger Woods is a champion again. On Sunday (Sep. 23) the former first overall pick of the 2004 Chappelle Show Racial Draft finally took home a W when he ended the final day of play with a -11 under 269 in the TOUR Championship which was good enough to earn him his first tournament dub since 2013 and 80th career PGA TOUR win. The scene is insane out at East Lake. pic.twitter.com/cr6F5rCf1J — Skratch (@Skratch) September 23, 2018 It’s been a long road back to relevancy for Tiger as the last few years of his life has been marred with health issues, DUI ‘s, surgeries, and worst of all, caping for Donald Trump . Now that Tiger’s finally back in the winning column his lifelong fans are hoping the second act of Tiger Woods’ legend is coming to fruition. Don’t get it twisted though, Tiger’s still canceled as far as the culture goes. Them uppity folks that view golf the same way we view ball can celebrate this man’s legacy like a phoenix rising out of the ashes all they want, but we’ll never forget how far down Mac Daddy Santa fell into the sunken place and all the f*ckery he did to get down there. — Photo: WENN.com
P rincess Tiana first made her appearance on film in 2009’s “The Princess and The Frog.” The animated character is back on screen for “Wreck It Ralph 2” and she looks distinctly different. Some have said Disney’s first Black princess looks white, which has caused backlash against the media giant. SEE ALSO: Texas Cop Shoots Unarmed Black Man For Entering His Own Truck C olor of Change slammed Disney in a petition which read , “Princess Tiana looks nothing like her original character. She is shown here with Eurocentric features; a slimmer nose, loose curly hair and a significantly lighter skin tone than her previous depictions. This is unacceptable. Yet again, Disney made the choice to whitewash an image that represents us. They’ve totally removed and replaced Princess Tiana’s full lips, dark skin and kinky hair. By doing so, they are showing us that they don’t care about reflecting the diversity of the Black community. ” There was also tons of backlash on social media, see below: Princess Tiana is beautifully dark-skinned and she ain't Princess Tiana if she looks like somebody else. — Monecque Patterson (@momoflower34) September 20, 2018 Disney really tried to give us a light skinned, slim nosed Princess Tiana with 3A hair and all Black Twitter said was “I THINK THE FUCK NOT”. Now they’re reanimating her to bring her dark skin back and fixing her features. pic.twitter.com/GaSuKhgZzq — E-Money (@imanimlewis) September 21, 2018 I just got mad all over again that princess Tiana was a frog the whole damn movie — café con leche (@Cuff_this) September 22, 2018 And plus you ruled this as unimportant when it isn’t . White washing isn’t cool. There are a lot of black girls that look up to princess Tiana them changing here to look mixed was just wrong. Especially when black women/ girls have a lack of representative in the media. — (@dalu_xo) September 22, 2018 However, now Disney has announced they will redraw Princess Tiana. Color of Change reports, “The creation of Princess Tiana, Disney first Black princess marked a defining moment for how Black women and girls are presented in media, specifically in animated movies. After conversations with Walt Disney Animation Studios , we’re glad they have committed to restoring Tiana to her original form for ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ to ensure authenticity.” See below: Although this might be a small win for some, it is hard to deny the power of representation for many Black and brown children. This is a perfect example of social media getting it right. SEE ALSO: Social Media Says It Has Identified The Dallas Cop Who Shot And Killed A Black Man In His Own Home Meet Jogger Joe, The Man Who Took Racist Cue From BBQ Becky In Tossing Homeless Man’s Clothes This Colin Kaepernick Retweet Says Everything You Need To Know About The NFL Players’ Anthem Grievance [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3825613″ overlay=”true”]
Jay’s Photo/Getty Images Drink up… Britain’s Oldest Person Drinks A Shot Of Whiskey The oldest person alive in Britain is sharing her secret to longevity. According to The Daily Mail Grace Jones (yes, that’s her real name) believes that taking a shot of whiskey EVERY DAY has made her live longer than the average person. According to Grace having a nightcap of Famous Grouse single malt whiskey every evening for the last 62 years has allowed her to live over a century. “I never miss my night cap. All I have is the whisky at night, she told the Daily Mail. “Whisky is very good for you. I started having a nightly tot of it when I turned 50 so I’ve been having it every night for the last 60 years and I certainly have no intention of stopping now. ‘My doctor said ‘keep up with the whisky Grace, it’s good for your heart.’” Are you drinking whiskey for your heart??? You could live to be as old as Grace Jones…
There’s a new hiphop story every new day and today, we learned that Da Brat ‘s and her SoSo Def family’s been featured in the GRAMMY Museum, J. Cole rescheduled his Dreamville Festival , Drake had to cancel a show because he was sick, and T.I. ‘s curating a pop-up trap music museum! See details below… 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 1. J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Rescheduled For Next Spring With New Lineup Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty J. Cole‘s Dreamville Festival was supposed to go down in North Carolina on September 15, but the show had to be rescheduled due to the arrival of Hurricane Florence. The one-day fest will now take place in April of next year with a new lineup to be released at a later date, according to a press release. Click here for the full story. 2. T.I. Is Curating a Pop-Up Trap Music Museum Source: Jim Spellman / Getty T.I.is a trap music creator and connoisseur. So it makes all the sense that the Atlanta rapper is curating a pop-up museum dedicated to the Hip-Hop sub-genre. Click here for the full story. 3. Drake Postponed Tour Dates Due To Illness Source: OVO / Apple Music The 6 God is feeling under the weather. Drake was sick enough that he had to postpone dates of his Aubrey & the Three Amigos tour and he took to social media to explain. Click here for the full story. READ MORE STORIES ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Leah’s Lemonade: Bill Cosby’s Sentencing Pushed Back A Day Swisher Sweet Artist Project: Lil Freaky & Kelechi [Exclusive Video] Will Smith For President? Follow @TheRSMS
Rickey Smiley recently spoke at an event in Birmingham, Alabama that inspired him to share a message about mentorship . He realizes this isn’t your responsibility, but he wants to challenge you to find somebody to look after and spend time with. SEE ALSO: Rickey Smiley Talks About What We Can Be Doing Better In Our Communities [EXCLUSIVE] Don’t worry, it doesn’t cost anything. A walk in the park, a sit down with real talk, a tour of your college campus… the list goes on and is free. The kids just need our time. They’re watching us and are inspired by us more than you know. Rickey says it’s these things that make you rich. “If you want to get rich, invest into somebody’s life. Step outside the box and do something extraordinary.” 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 Everybody’s not going to appreciate it, but as long as your heart is in the right place, you’ll be blessed. READ MORE STORIES ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Leah’s Lemonade: Bill Cosby’s Sentencing Pushed Back A Day Swisher Sweet Artist Project: Lil Freaky & Kelechi [Exclusive Video] Will Smith For President? Follow @TheRSMS
According to TheDetroitNews , in an FBI crime data report released this morning, Detroit has moved up to the 2nd most violent big city in America. The report concludes that murders in the motor city have actually decreased since the FBI’s last Uniform Crime Report in 2017. In that report Detroit sat at a staggering 303 murders, which has dropped significantly to 267 murders. But apparently this doesn’t effect the report because violent crimes outside of murder have increased in the city. In 2016 the city had 13, 705 violent crimes which includes: murder, rape, assault, and robbery. Unfortunately for Detroit that number saw a rise to 13,796 in 2017. Detroit’s crime rate is now at 2,057 violent crimes per 100,000 people. This number is only higher in one city in America; St. Louis, MO. Detroit has beaten other metropolitan cities like Baltimore, Memphis, and Kansas City. The good news is that Detroit is not the city with the highest murder rate, but that comes with bad news as well, we are still in the top three. The highest murder rate also goes to St. Louis, Missouri, with 205 murders at a rate of 66 per 100,000 citizens. Baltimore falls in 2nd place at 342 murders at a rate of 56 per 100,000 citizens, and in third place is our city which is currently sitting at, 40 murders per 100,000 citizens. The Detroit News also reported that violent crimes in the country overall have fallen 0.2 percent over the last year, which is great news for the country overall. We just hope that with the reinvigoration of downtown, that we can possibly get aboard this same objective and bring the violent crime number down in the city. For those who live in the Detroit Metro area, it is no secret that there is a staggering poverty level that seems to be rising within the city, while suburbs notice significant growth in that regard. This is a great contributor to violent crimes, and without an acknowledgment of this we may not see any decreases in violent crimes. This is just another reason why citizens in Detroit and its surrounding cities should make sure to register to vote for Novembers mid-term elections. This is one of the most important elections in our city’s history and we should all make it a goal to make our voices heard at the polls this year. Follow @hiphopdetroit Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit Swisher Sweet Artist Project: Lil Freaky & Kelechi [Exclusive Video] Jesse Williams Is Now A Director And His New Film Is Seriously Relevant For 2018 Prayers Up: Melyssa Ford Shares Heartbreaking Update After Near-Fatal Car Crash J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Rescheduled For Next Spring With New Lineup Booty Shake Club Loses Liquor License After Agents Exchanged Lap Dances & Drug For Food Stamps Catch Hot 107.9’s Own Reec at AMSC – For a Great Community Event Stream Young Thug’s “On The RVN” EP [Listen] Kanye & His Son Threw Out First Pitches At Chicago White Sox Game You Thought?: Kanye Sadly Mistaken, Beyoncé Was Not Wearing His Yeezy Shoes MODEL MONDAY: Jasmine Sanders Shines Without Victoria’s Secret
J esse Williams is a noted actor and activist, but he can now add director to his many titles. The 37-year-old is directing a new film that will tackle one of America’s ugliest moments in history. See Also: Ben Carson Tells A Black Woman To Escape Poverty She Needs To Get Married According to Deadline.com , Williams is set to direct a movie on the aftermath of the lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Louis Till in 1955 Mississippi. The film focuses on the journey of Till’s mother, Mamie Mobley Till , who became a civil rights icon after her son’s murder. Titled “Till,” the screenplay will be adapted from the 2005 documentary “The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till” and written by Michael Reilly and civil rights filmmaker Keith A. Beauchamp . The Till family supports the film and production will begin in summer 2019. Williams told Deadline.com, “I’m honored to be directing the story of Mamie & Emmett, a tale of revolutionary defiance in the face of tremendous personal and public devastation. An exploration of power and pulling back the curtain on cultural violence; of boyhood and maternity challenging America’s reflex to hide from itself; underdogs refusing to pretend that terror is freedom.” Emmett Till was accused of whistling at a white woman in Mississippi in 1955. He was murdered, his body and face mutilated, and it became an international story. The white woman who said Till whistled at her, Carolyn Bryant, would later admit she fabricated the entire story. The white men who murdered Till were never indicted. Mamie Till passed away in 2003. Considering the stories of so many unarmed Black boys and men who are wrongfully killed, from Trayvon Martin to Botham Jean , this film is seriously relevant and necessary. SEE ALSO: Outrageous! Figurines Of White Cherub Crushing Head Of Black Angel Removed From Dollar Store Meet Jogger Joe, The Man Who Took Racist Cue From BBQ Becky In Tossing Homeless Man’s Clothes Top Political Statements Made At The 2018 BET Awards [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3649591″ overlay=”true”]
Image via Ethan Miller/WireImage/Getty Rae Sremmurd “Sneaker Shopping” With Complex Rae Sremmurd is a fashionable group and their sauce spilleth over in more ways than one. Recently, the Atlanta transplants ventured out to find some fly new kicks with the folks from Complex in their lauded celebrity series “Sneaker Shopping”. Looks like the boys do indeed have a type…
Robert MacPherson/AFP/Getty Images Puppet Technician For “The Lion King” Caught Making A Gun On Printer This sounds super sketchy… The 47-year-old man responsible for the puppets used in Broadway’s “The Lion King” is out of a job and potentially in some deep trouble after being caught by security printing a gun in the prop room as he was being helped to clear out his belongings. According to NY Daily News reports Ilya Vett was about to lose his job as a puppet technician for “The Lion King” and security at the Minskoff Theatre found the printer along with an incomplete gun — as they were helping him clear the room out, police sources said. Police were called to the W. 45th St. theater where a detective saw the printer “powered on, moving and in operation” Friday morning, according to a criminal complaint. A memory card was plugged into the side of the printer, and it was making an object that “has a hand grip and a pointed, snub-nosed nozzle, and in between the two features, an empty space where it is customary for a cylinder holding live rounds of ammunition to be placed,“ the complaint alleges. Vett told police he brought the 3-D printer to work “because my workshop is too dusty,” the complaint alleges. “I was making the gun as a gift to my brother,” Vett said, according to the complaint. “He lives upstate and has a firearms license…There’s a website that has plans for the gun. I downloaded the plans onto the SD card in the printer.” Vett was arraigned Saturday night on a single count of attempted criminal weapon possession and released on his own recognizance. He did not return a message seeking comment Sunday. Watch a video of Vett describing his job to the “Oh My Disney” show below: Do you trust his story?
