Source: Christian Petersen / Getty Antonio Brown Allegedly Called Raiders GM A “Cracker” Antonio Brown turned the Oakland Raider upside down yesterday after news broke that he had gotten into an explosive, damn-near-physical confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock where the mercurial baller called him a “cracker” according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson according to TMZ . Early reports stated that the Raiders were planning to suspend Brown in a move that might have cost him $30 million, but that isn’t going to happen now. A new ESPN report now states that Brown offered an “emotional apology” to his franchise at this morning’s team meeting. For his part, Brown tells Dianna Russini that he never used the “racial slur”. Antonio Brown told me there was never a scuffle at practice. He said he did not use the word “cracker” and would never use that word…Everything has been blown out of proportion” “I spoke with Mike Mayock 1-on-1, man-to-man.” #Raiders — Dianna (@diannaESPN) September 6, 2019 Brown spoke to the media today about the s#!t storm he caused over the past 24 hours. #Raiders WR Antonio Brown “I’m excited to be out here with my team. I apologized to my teammates. Enough talk.” @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/N6otdQx9FT — MJ Acosta (@MJAcostaTV) September 6, 2019 Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says Antonio Brown will be playing Monday night against the Denver Broncos. Just so we’re clear, we 1000% believe Antonio Brown called that man a “cracker”. He can deny it all he wants.
Source: Black Music Honors Celebrities Hit Up The 2019 Black Music Honors The 2019 Black Music Honors were taped last night at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, GA and everyone in attendance was on their SHARPEST behavior. Xscape, Yolanda Adams, Arrested Development, Tamia, and Freddie Jackson were all honored throughout the star-studded night , hosted by Urban One’s Rickey Smiley and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter-actress LeToya Luckett. Source: Black Music Honors With performances from Kelly Price, Jagged Edge, Naughty By Nature, 702 and more, it was definitely a great night for music. Hit the flip for all the must-see photos and tune in when this year’s Black Music Honors air Sunday, October 20, at 12pm EST via Bounce TV.
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Indya Moore has never lived their life with the mantra of “shut up and act” or “shut up and pose.” As an actress, model and trans person, they have always used their platform to raise awareness around the issues and violence Black trans women face . Thursday night was no different. On New York Fashion Week’s opening night at the Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards, Moore used the red carpet as a call to action. There to accept the “Cover of the Year Award” for her historic Elle magazine cover earlier this year, she rocked a gorgeous red Oscar de la Renta gown, pairing them with long cascading Beads By Aree keepsake earrings that paid homage to 16 Black trans murdered this year. Each gold frame held a picture of women including Jazzaline Ware , Ashanti Carmon , Muhlaysia Booker , and Michelle “Tamika” Washington to name a few. In addition, her clutch had a picture of 17-year-old Bailey Reeves . “ Thank you Aree, for sharing your keepsake earrings so I could bring my sister’s with me tonight,” the 24-year-old Louis Vuitton spokesperson wrote on Instagram. According to W , during her speech, Moore told the crowd, “As you all know, or not, I am Black, and I am trans. Right now the Supreme Court [is] voting on whether or not trans people can access employment, shelter, and healthcare in the same ways that you all have access,” making it a difficult time, they added, “to celebrate being celebrated for being myself.” View this post on Instagram Thank you Aree, for sharing your keepsake earings so I could bring my sister's with me tonight. Just Like me these women dare to exhaust their freedom to exist by being visible, however, instead of being celebrated, they were punished for it. While we make up .6 percent of the American population, The life expectancy of trans women/femmes is 35 years old. Existence that requires bravery is not freedom. A life that requires bravery is not free. I accept this award in honor of the truth that The best award and the award we all deserve is to be able to get home safe. I accept this award in good faith that my recognition doesn't lead to the Erasure of other trans and GNC folks who also deserve health care, housing safety in visibility, magazine covers, runways, leading film and tv roles, doctorates degrees, high school diplomas, college educations and representation everywhere. Jewelry @kbhjewels Make up @aerieldandrea Hair @monaeartistry Style @iancogneato dress @oscardelarenta repost • @beadsbyaree The first “Keepsake” earring was created to honor my Iya (godmother) who passed this April. Not knowing what to do in the darkest times of my life, I held on to love. I was inspired by love and representation of it. In each frame I inserted images of my sisters who my Iya has raised. They carry her in their faces and are a reminder of her presence to me simply by being themselves. We’re all entangled. We may look like one person but we show up as many. @iancogneato contacted me with a mission for the earrings. He was prepping @indyamoore to receive the honor of Cover of the Year for ELLE at @dailyfrontrow. They wanted to pay tribute to and also build awareness for the 16 (now 17) trans women who were murdered this year in the USA. The issue is so pressing that after creating the earring and three days before the event, Bailey Reeves, a 17 year old girl from Baltimore was killed. For her, Indya carried a frame around with her face. @indyamoore’s jewelry served as an altar and their speech was both a prayer for the future and a call to action. In their hour of celebration they put their trans sisters in the forefront. A post shared by IAM (@indyamoore) on Sep 6, 2019 at 6:59am PDT In a post on Instagram , jewelry designer Areeayl Yoseefaw explained the story behind the concept for the Keepsake line and how she created a customized set for Moore. “The first “Keepsake” earring was created to honor my Iya (godmother) who passed this April. Not knowing what to do in the darkest times of my life, I held on to love. I was inspired by love and representation of it. In each frame, I inserted images of my sisters who my Iya has raised. They carry her in their faces and are a reminder of her presence to me simply by being themselves. We’re all entangled. We may look like one person but we show up as many,” she wrote. She added that Moore’s stylist Ian Cogneato and the actress caught wind of her line and “wanted to pay tribute to and also build awareness for the 16 (now 17) trans women who were murdered this year in the USA.” “The issue is so pressing that after creating the earring and three days before the event, Bailey Reeves, a 17-year-old girl from Baltimore was killed. For her, Indya carried a frame around with her face,” Yoseefaw wrote. Moore’s jewelry, she continued, “served as an altar,” and their speech “was both a prayer for the future and a call to action. In their hour of celebration, they put their trans sisters [at] the forefront. They spoke for those who cannot and became a light for everyone.” View this post on Instagram Thank you @BMWUSA #NYFWxBMW #partner A post shared by IAM (@indyamoore) on Sep 5, 2019 at 9:00pm PDT On Friday morning, Moore continued with her message on Instagram : “Just like me these women dare to exhaust their freedom to exist by being visible, however, instead of being celebrated, they were punished for it,” they captioned a repost of Yoseefaw’s photo. “While we make up .6 percent of the American population, the life expectancy of trans women/femmes is 35 years old.” They also posted about Reeves and Bee Love, of Florida, who was found dead in a car this week. View this post on Instagram Posted @withrepost • @hopedisguised BABIES!!!!!! They were babies !!!! Why!!!!!! This is why @transmarchondc is happening! This is why we’ve got stop stop the self hate! This is why! #stopkillingus A post shared by IAM (@indyamoore) on Sep 5, 2019 at 11:00pm PDT Bravo to Moore. But not all the responsibility to protect Black trans women should be put on Black trans women. These earrings are a call to action, a call that Black cisgender folks MUST answer as well. Now is the time to stand up, love and support our sisters by fighting for a better and more welcoming world that allows them to live their fullest and longest lives. We owe them that. Now let’s get to it. RELATED NEWS: Candy’s Death On ‘Pose’ Embodies The Dreams Deferred Of All The Black Trans Women We’ve Lost #SayHerName: Another Black Trans Woman Was Shot And Killed, This Time in Philadelphia Confronting Medical Racism And Transphobia: I Was Denied Treatment At My OBGYN Because I’m A Black Transman
Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty DJ Paul Reacts To Nicki Minaj’s Retirement The folks at TMZ caught up to Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul to break the news that Nicki Minaj is waving the white flag on her rap career. Suffice to say Paul was shocked, but he had a message for Onika as well. Press play below to hear it. Thoughts?
Source: LMPC / Getty Netflix’s Oral History Of Dolemite Dolemite is set to make a return to the pop culture consciousness via Eddie Murphy’s Dolemite Is My Name which is set to premiere in theaters and on Netflix and on October 4 and 25, respectively. In order to prepare segments of the audience who are ignorant to the greatness of Dolemite, the folks at Netflix offer this oral history on the character and his rise to legendary status. Press play down bottom. We’ll be tuned in for SURE. Will you?
Source: Black Ink Crew / VH1 Tati Upset Over Drug Possession Charges Life and “reality” met up and tried to defeat Tati on last night’s “Black Ink Crew”. The shop manager was arrested the weekend before filming in what she says was a “wrong place, wrong time” situation. Teddy tried to crack a joke over the arrest but it brings her to tear, because she says she’s facing serious charges now. Hit play to hear Tati explain her fresh legal dilemma.
