Kobe Richardson Says The Crusher’s Club Helped Him Turn His Life Around The Chicago teen who went viral two weeks ago when a photo of him having his hair cut is speaking out. Kobe Richardson said the public got it wrong when they criticized Sally Hazelgrove – the woman pictured cutting his dreadlocks off – and her group, the Crusher’s Club, as well as the organization’s recent partnership with Jay Z and the NFL. The 19-year-old said Hazelgrove, has been a godsend in his life and helped him recover after he was ambushed, shot 14 times and left for dead two years ago. Check out the video above.
E arlier in the week, white students at Colorado State University went viral for a disgusting photo in black face with the caption “Wakanda Forever.” Now, one of the people in the photo is blaming people for sharing the photo because it was just a “moment of silliness.” See Also: Michael Moore Begs Michelle Obama To Run For President: ‘She’s The One Person Who Could Crush Trump’ Freshman Leana Kaplan is the woman in the photo below: Source: Tay Anderson/Facebook / Tay Anderson/Facebook In one of the worst apologies ever, she wrote , “I am not going to allow a photo, the news media nor CSU to do the talking for me. Just as those who have been hurt have a voice, so do I, and I too am entitled to be heard no less than those who have been offended. No, this is not about me, but if there are lessens to be learned, the story behind the photo and the blond girl wearing black face surround by yet-to-be identified boys needs to be told.” She then said they were using facial mud and had the less than smart idea to take the photo and none of these college students thought it was even remotely offensive. Instead of taking accountability, she continued to over-explain, which is the first sign of not taking accountability, “However, this 2-minute activity, posted to a small group, was screen shot and shared by another person, then went viral. Does this deserve the daily death threats, harassment, along with the constant fear – and yes, prejudice– that is now my world at CSU?” Disturbingly and with her white privilege on overdrive, she blamed people viewing her as a racist on the people who shared her photo, “There are those who are exploiting this photo as an example of a racism on campus and the failure of CSU to eradicate this virus. These people include Tay Anderson, running for the Denver School Board, and who has been blasting this photo wherever he can to grandstand his out-of-town platform against racial prejudice. I believe this campaign may be responsible for threatening my employer, a national retailer, to terminate me, which has been done, now depriving me of income and placing a stigma on future employment and advanced education.” Tay Anderson is an activist who is running for Denver School Board At-Large. The photo was sent to him by Black students at CSU. He reacted to her horrific statement on Twitter with, “How are you going to blame me for your actions? This was the ‘I know it was racist, but the black guy in Denver shouldn’t have shared it’ apology.” https://twitter.com/TayAnderson2019/status/1172961809768206336?s=20 For all of the backlash she has received, CSU has decided not to punish any the students. President Joyce McConnell is arguing the students did not violate any school policies and the photo is protected by the First Amendment. How sad that Black CSU students have to pay to attend school with a group of kids you posted outwardly racist image of themselves on social media and they are not even punished. SEE ALSO: Fraternity Removes Malik Yoba From Youth Leadership Role Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’: Report Jemele Hill Claps Back After Backlash Over Her Article About HBCUs And Black Athletes [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3827246″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Michael Tullberg / Getty The drama is high with the cast of Basketball Wives , this after a taping of a reunion show went awry. Evelyn Lozada apparently has some beef with co-star Ogom “OG” Chijindu , prompting some close to her in advising her to take out a restraining order. The Blast reports : Sources tell The Blast, the reunion show for “Basketball Wives” was shot last week. We’re told production constructed two different sets on the stage. They wanted to avoid any confrontations and keep ladies apart who had issues. The main set was for Shaunie O’Neal, Evelyn, Malaysia Pargo, Jackie Christie, Kristen Scott and Feby Torres. The smaller set was for Tami Roman, Cece Gutierrez and Ogom “OG” Chijindu. We’re told Roman called out sick days before the taping. Sources on set tell The Blast, once OG arrived to set she “lost it”. Sources say she went off on production and cast members, upset she wasn’t seated at the main stage. OG allegedly told producers she refused to tape the reunion. She walked away from set and the reunion went along filming. We’re told she eventually came back and filmed the reunion, after seeing the show was going on without her. Following the reunion, OG began barraging Lozada with angry messages on social media. The posts about Lozada have been nonstop with some retweets mentioning violence. Fans of the show have sided with both ladies in this simmering feud, with some noting that Lozada has insulted Chijindu’s looks in the past, but that was countered with chatter that OG herself has engaged in similar comments alongside Tami Roman. The outlet adds that sources say OG has been a problem for cast members and even got into it with the host of the reunion taping. — Photo: Getty
Source: Nicky Nelson/WENN.com / WENN The world is still trying to make sense of Sean “Diddy” Combs and Lori Harvey ‘s romance , given the fact that Harvey dated her new boo’s son, Justin Combs. With rumors that Harvey was expecting , it appears that, thus far, there’s no baby on the way for the budding couple. TMZ reports : As we reported … Diddy and Lori set off pregnancy rumors last weekend coming back from another romantic getaway in Cabo, after Diddy and Lori became super handsy with her belly. Turns out, it wasn’t a hint she’s having a bambino … they were just playin’. Sources close to the couple tell us Diddy was touching her tummy because he was complimenting her on her tight abs … as she was flaunting them with her open shirt. Here’s the thing … we’re told the rap mogul and Steve Harvey’s 22-year-old daughter are getting very serious. The fact they’ve been inseparable the past few months — in NYC, Italy and elsewhere — paints a pretty clear picture. Anyone check on Justin Combs lately? Just sayin’. — Photo: WENN
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty The sexual assault case of Antonio Brown could have easily been brushed under the rug if the player agreed to a $2 million settlement according to reports. Sources are saying that Brown’s refusal to settle the matter out of court after the deadline passed last week has led to the revelation of the explosive details . ESPN reports : Antonio Brown declined to sign a $2 million-plus agreement with Britney Taylor to settle a sexual assault allegation made by the wide receiver’s former trainer, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Darlington. Brown had a deadline last Sunday night to sign the settlement agreement before Taylor’s attorneys sought to file their civil lawsuit against him. After Brown didn’t sign off on the settlement, the suit was filed Tuesday. Settlement discussions began as early as April and included two mediations, one of which occurred in May, sources familiar with the talks told Darlington. Brown’s decision not to sign the settlement came around the same time that he agreed to a deal with the New England Patriots, which his agent revealed Sept. 7 and was formalized Monday. Taylor alleges that Brown assaulted her on two occasions in 2017 and 2018, but Brown’s legal team is standing firm that the relationship and acts between Brown and Taylor were of a consensual nature. — Photo:
Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Beyoncé has teamed up with ABC to gift us with another special television event. The network has been deemed “A-Bey-C” after announcing that they will air Making the Gift, giving the BeyHive an up close and personal look at the making of The Lion King soundtrack. “The Beyonce-executive-produced album is a masterful recording, with a robust soundscape bringing together some of the most important African artists of the day with well-known American talent to both re-interpret the powerful story and themes of the iconic film and bring the authentic sounds of Africa to a global audience,” ABC said in a press release. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). The hour-long special gives fans a look into the creative process behind each song of the soundtrack. Bey called this project her “love letter to Africa.” “The narrative, steeped in love and appreciation, highlights the beauty of the people and the vibrant sounds of a pulsating continent,” read the press release. The wait for this special program won’t be long either. Making the Gift airs September 16th on ABC. Take a look at the trailer 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 This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Phaedra Parks To Join “Marriage Boot Camp” With Her New Man Aoki Lee Simmons & Her Black Harvard Squad Shine In All-White [PHOTOS] Rest In Peace: ‘Fresh Prince’ And ‘Martin’ Actor Passes Away At Age 72 Follow @TheRSMS
Source: REVOLT / Revolt The Breakfast Club Interviews Larenz Tate Larenz Tate sat down on the world’s most dangerous morning show, The Breakfast Club , to talk about the character development in Power , how he maintains his youthful aesthetic and his passion for supporting Blackness. The actor also made an interesting off-hand comment about he and his wife sleeping in separate rooms. Press play below to peep the whole conversation. Thoughts?
Source: SOPA Images / Getty Fetty Wap Is Supposedly A Married Man Fetty Wap got married, at least according to comments from him and his alleged new spouse. As of now, her name is a mystery but Fetty’s wife goes by “Rosedealer” on Instagram and she’s apparently from Canada. In one post, she revealed that the two got married on August 3 in Toronto and one person served as the witness during the nuptials. “We been married even before this tour started. Please just let it go and just be happy for us,” she said to a Fetty fan who assumed they only got married to make her a citizen. Fetty himself has confirmed that he is married in an IG story photo. He wrote, “Woke up a married man.” He’s also crediting his wife for keeping a smile on his face. djjayhood : My boy living his best life ain’t ever seen u smile this much wap! Keep going bro proud of you my guy fettywap1738 : @djjayhood got a lot to do with having a good woman on my side For his mystery wife’s birthday, Fetty showered her with a 100 long stem roses. View this post on Instagram Out for a late birthday dinner with my girls. Even tho he all the way in Gerrmany , my husband managed to send me 300 Roses. I fucking loveeeee you @fettywap1738 A post shared by (@rosedealer) on Sep 15, 2019 at 7:55pm PDT How sweet… View this post on Instagram Wife life. A post shared by (@rosedealer) on Sep 15, 2019 at 9:44pm PDT Congratulations to them! More of Fetty and his new wife after the flip.
When it comes to the top vocalists in R&B currently, you have to mention Fantasia , Brandy and Jazmine Sullivan . So the idea that these three women would collaborate with one another on a track had the music-loving community excited. #BREAKING #Fantasia @TasiasWord just revealed that she has a song on her new album with @jsullivanmusic and @4everBrandy #Interview @team_fantasia pic.twitter.com/J35oMTs5uh — FantasiaDaily (@fantasia_daily) April 30, 2019 According to RatedRnB.com , Fantasia confirmed the collaboration in an Instagram Live video, Fantasia shared that she would be working with the two vocal powerhouses. “They are both my favorites. I turn into a little groupie when I see Jazmine. I love her and I love Bran. I wanted to kind of reach back and touch some different eras when it came to that girl group. I was like, ‘Wouldn’t it be dope if we had a girl group where it was Jazmine, Fantasia, and Brandy?’ Let’s just put it on an album.” Sadly, in promotion of her new single “PTSD” featuring T. Pain, Fantasia said the song won’t be released. But not for a lack of trying. The reason fans won’t hear it is because of industry politics. SEE ALSO: New Body, Who Dis? Jazmine Sullivan Flaunts Her Super Snatched Waist On Social Media During a recent interview with The Cheddar, Fantasia vaguely shared what happened to the highly anticipated song. “They are my favorite. They give me chill bumps. And it was something I really wanted to happen. Unfortunately, it did not go through. Next time. It’s politics to this, and when you’re doing something independent and you’re stepping out against the grain, sometimes storms and tests will come; but I’m used to the rain, so I’m okay.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). 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 This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Phaedra Parks To Join “Marriage Boot Camp” With Her New Man Aoki Lee Simmons & Her Black Harvard Squad Shine In All-White [PHOTOS] Rest In Peace: ‘Fresh Prince’ And ‘Martin’ Actor Passes Away At Age 72 Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Gabriel Olsen / Getty Meagan Good , 38, and husband DeVon Franklin , 41, recently visited The Dr. Oz show to open about their marriage, their faith and their fertility journey. During the couple’s visit, which airs on September 13, they talked with Dr. Mehmet Oz about the journey they’re on to eventually have a child, including Meagan’s efforts to get in her best shape in preparation for their efforts to conceive a child. SEE ALSO: Meagan Good Doesn’t Always Go To Church With Husband Because Church Folk Haven’t Been Kind [VIDEO] “That’s a part of why I did the 30-day challenge as well, because I wanted to really set an affirmation into the world and say, ‘Okay. I’m preparing myself for things that I want career-wise, but I’m also preparing myself for having children,’” she said. “And again, for me it was really about how do I say to myself, like this is every part of me getting ready for that? So yeah, we’re in a place now where we’re looking to do it.” And while the couple is ready to try, they revealed that months earlier, at the top of the year, they took the advice of Dr. Oz and decided that Meagan would freeze some of her eggs. “As I’ve come on the show and we’ve been friends for years, you always encouraged us to freeze eggs. And so we did that,” Devon said. “At the beginning of the year, we froze eggs and we probably wouldn’t have done it without your urging. So thank you.” 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 Dr. Oz told them that he was proud of the couple for deciding to be open about that decision, and DeVon said the process, as well as the journey they’ve been on, taught him a lot about waiting and preparing. “ B efore we got married, we spent a long time waiting and that waiting actually laid a foundation because in marriage — we’ve been married for seven years. So we’ve had this dialogue about having kids. And I’ve wanted kids and she wasn’t ready and then there were times we were talking about it. Because we had the foundation of waiting in patience and preparing, it actually gave us the tools we needed to be successful in marriage. I think a lot of times we’re rushing. We’re in an Instagram society. We all want it now, but there’s a lot of value in just taking time, committing to the process, and letting the process take us where it wants us to be.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). As DeVon noted, he and Meagan have been married since 2012. During an interview alongside Intruder co-star Michael Ealy with Steve Harvey back in May, she opened up about feeling like she was ready to grow their family after years of waiting. “I’ma say this, and it’s funny because I usually don’t talk about it because I was one of those people who knew I would be a mother later in life,” she said. “And we talk about it a lot. Like, [Michael Ealy] basically tried to convince me to start like last year. But now I think I’m in a place now where I’m actually ready.” SEE ALSO: Meagan Good On How She Prepares For Sex Scenes [VIDEO] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1790067″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
