Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty Kanye West and his worldwide tap dance for MAGA tour are currently stationed in Africa for at least a week. Right after West met with President Donald Trump and a weird Apple store “keynote speech,” the Chicago superstar traveled to Uganda t o a resort where he and his team erected a futuristic outdoors recording studio. The Blast reports : In a video he titled, “Spaceship calling earth| 3 Domes Uganda,” West started off sitting inside one of the tents before wandering outside. At one point, West gets a little annoyed when a sound engineer stops the music before he had a chance to start rapping. One particular lyric stood out from the rest: “Relax your mind, let your conscience be free, no matter what they say, I’m a still be me. Be free, be free, be free!” For all you “Poopy-di scoop” fans, we have good news — the infamous non-sensical lyric makes a return in this new video. Check out Kanye West working out some new music in the clip below. — Photo: Getty
Source: WENN / WENN Kanye West is currently in Uganda, waxing philosophic about mind control and recording new music. So of course, meeting Uganda’s President made it onto his itinerary. The Associated Press reports that Yeezy linked up with President Yoweri Museveni on Monday (Oct. 15) and that they had a “fruitful discussions” about “promoting tourism and arts.” West gifted Museveni a pair of white adidas Yeezy sneakers. Reportedly, West and his wife, Kim Kardashian, have set up shop in a national park while he is recording music in a tent. Interestingly, the AP reports that some residents aren’t too thrilled about Yeezy’s presence while others have pointed out that Uganda’s President banned motorcycle riders from wearing hoodies to prevent crime. West wore a hoodie during his visit. I welcome American entertainment stars Kanye West and @KimKardashian to Uganda. I held fruitful discussions with the duo on how to promote Uganda's tourism and the arts. I thank Kanye for the gift of white sneakers. Enjoy your time in Uganda. It is the true Pearl of Africa. pic.twitter.com/BO0iD0sFCP — Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) October 15, 2018 — Photo: WENN.com
Source: NBC screen cap / NBC Kanye West embarrassed himself while visiting the Oval Office and performing a minstrel show on Thursday (Oct. 11). So it was a given that Saturday Night Live would recreate their bizarre at best lovefest. With Alec Baldwin once again playing Donald Trump and Chris Redd portraying Kanye West, the jokes were flying. The conclusion, Yeezy is the Black version of Cheeto. “Oh my God, he’s Black me,” said SNL Trump (in his inner voice) after witnessing a man with an ego and narcissism to match. All things considered, where is the lie? Worth noting is that Baldwin also included a nod to his headass notion that Black people love him because of Trump portrayal . Also, props to the SNL writer who include the “scoopity dee whoop” Yeezy lyrics slander (see: “Lift Yourself”).
Source: Patricia Schlein/WENN.com / WENN Another celeb couple bites the dust, as Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson reportedly call it quits. According to TMZ , Grande and Davidson called off their engagement this weekend, “with both parties acknowledging that it simply was not the right time for their relationship to take off.” However, TMZ’s sources did add that “ the two aren’t ruling out the possibility of anything in the future.” The two only dated a few weeks before announcing their engagement earlier this year in May. Grande has been struggling after the death of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller due to a suspected drug overdose on September 7th. Grande and Davidson have yet to conform their split publicly.
Source: @Saybrea / Radio One Dallas rapper Yella Beezy was shot in a drive-by shooting today in Lewisville, TX multiple times. He’s been reported as being OK. Police have no suspects and are unaware of any motives at this time. Keep Beezy in your prayers DFW. Check back for updates as this story develops. Bubbling Dallas rapper Yella Beezy was shot in a drive-by in Lewisville, Texas https://t.co/OwHTdizUVo — XXL Magazine (@XXL) October 14, 2018 It’s very sad that a lot of rappers can’t enjoy their success in their hometowns due to hate and violence… SEE ALSO: Yella Beezy Lands Rolling Stone, 97.9 The Beat Credited For Helping Break Record SEE ALSO: Yella Beezy #979CarShow 2018 Interview [EXCLUSIVE] SEE ALSO: New Music: Yella Beezy “Favors” [VIDEO] SEE ALSO: 97.9 The Beat Magazine: Yella Beezy – May 2018 Source: XXL Magazine -Farlin Ave ( @farlinave ) [ione_media_gallery src=”https://thebeatdfw.com” id=”3096557″ overlay=”true”]
CBS reports, the white St. Louis woman who was filmed trying to prevent a black man from entering the luxury apartment building he lives in, has been fired from her job. D’Arreion Toles said he was returning home from work when the unidentified tenant physically blocked him from entering the downtown building. Toles recorded the incident on his cellphone and posted the video to Facebook . The video has more than 4 million views and has been shared over 113,000 times. The video shows the woman demanding proof that Toles lives in the apartment building. She can be seen standing in front of the entrance, refusing to let him in. Toles eventually pushes past the woman, who begins to ask who he’s visiting and follows him to his apartment door. When she realized Toles was in fact a resident, she begins to claim that she wants to introduce herself as a neighbor. Toles said police arrived at his apartment about 30 minutes after he entered his apartment, but they left without giving anyone a citation. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://blackamericaweb.com” id=”698037″ overlay=”true”] HEAD BACK TO THE BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM HOMEPAGE
F ormer football player Colin Kaepernick has continually used his platform as an avenue to bring attention to social injustice. He’s been honored by several institutions and organizations for lending his voice and resources to overcome issues faced by the Black community. The latest institution to recognize Kaepernick’s efforts is Harvard University. The school awarded him with the W.E.B. Du Bois medal on Thursday, the Huffington Post reported. Colin Kaepernick received Harvard’s prestigious W.E.B. Du Bois medal on Thursday for his tireless protests of police brutality and racial inequality. https://t.co/xylKxRtVHG — HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) October 12, 2018 The medal is awarded to individuals who are fierce advocates for human rights and who have contributed to shaping Black culture, the news outlet writes. Kaepernick joins a list of legends who have received the award in the past, including the late Muhammad Ali and Maya Angelou . While accepting the award, Kaepernick recounted interacting with a high school football team during his travels around the country. “One of the young brothers says, ‘We don’t get to eat at home, so we’re going to eat on this field.’ That moment has never left me. And I’ve carried that everywhere I went,” he said, according to the news outlet. “I feel like it’s not only my responsibility but all our responsibilities as people that are in positions of privilege, in positions of power, to continue to fight for them and uplift them, empower them. Because if we don’t, we become complicit in the problem.” Amongst the other individuals who were honored included Bryan Stevenson , Florence Ladd , and Dave Chappelle . Kaepernick has won several awards for his brave decision to stay dedicated to what he believed in even though it impacted his career. Earlier this year, Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, awarded Kaepernick its 2018 Ambassador of Conscience Award. “This is an award that I share with all of the countless people throughout the world combating the human rights violations of police officers, and their uses of oppressive and excessive force,” he said during his acceptance speech. SEE ALSO: Colin Kaepernick Earns A Prestigious Global Award, As The NFL Snubs Him Serena Williams On Colin Kaepernick: ‘Every African American Should Be Grateful’ [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3829244″ overlay=”true”]
T he Black community has felt the wrath of racial bias when trying to generate upward mobility in America. We’re hit hard by the ever-growing racial wealth gap where for every $100 in white family wealth, African Americans only hold $5.04. Many of us have also experienced the impact of institutionalized racism when applying for loans, seeking jobs, and trying to further our education. Shawn D. Rochester , financial literacy expert and author of the acclaimed book The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America , is aiming to change the narrative about Black wealth by educating and empowering our communities. Rochester—who has dedicated his career to teaching disenfranchised groups how to progress financially—believes that overcoming the racial wealth gap starts with exposing individuals to the basics of financial literacy and circulating the Black dollar in Black communities. “We are missing 6 million jobs, 1.4 million businesses with staff and over $8 trillion of net worth in the Black Community. The Black Tax provides that understanding in a powerful and paradigm shifting, data-driven way and lays out an economic framework that we can use to address these massive gaps,” said Rochester in a statement. “We have spent far too much time focusing almost exclusively on civil and social issues, it is time to focus on economic advancement, business development and employment in our community specifically.” Rochester will delve into the impact of racism—both past and present—at an upcoming black economic empowerment breakfast hosted by the Harlem Business Alliance ; a non-profit organization focused on education, equity, and entrepreneurship. “When it comes to accumulating wealth in America, there has never been a level playing field for the Black Community. We are calling on community leaders, influencers and entrepreneurs to rally their base,” said Regina Smith , Executive Director, Harlem Business Alliance. “The systemic and institutionalized racism stemming from centuries of slavery and the Jim Crow era continues to have a devastating impact on our community.” The breakfast is slated to take place on October 17. There has been a major push to economically empower the Black community. Entrepreneur Sheena Allen , 29, launched an online banking platform called CapWay as an avenue to help underserved communities learn more about the importance of financial literacy. SEE ALSO: Millennial Entrepreneur Aims To Promote Financial Literacy In Underserved Communities Through App Strivers’ Row Project Puts Black-Owned Businesses First [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3831243″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Ursher is back! The singer recently released his ninth studio album “A” — and although fans are conflicted about the production of the album, they’re just happy to have their guy back. The ATLien’s last body of work, Hard II Love didn’t connect with his core fans as much. The same year that album dropped,he was f aced with the whole herpes scandal , which forced him to take a break from music. On top of that, he was going through a another divorce, which means his head was totally not in the music game. But luckily for Usher, he has die hard fans who’ll stand by his side regardless of what he does. One fan tweeted , “All jokes aside, Usher’s album slaps. He’s adjusting to the current era: surprise album, 8 songs, trap melodies. While still giving us the essence of the artist we know & love. I ain’t mad at cha!” Regardless of how some folks feel, Usher will always be a legend with classic hit songs that people love to try and sing too. From folks born in the 90’s to us 90’s babies, Urshers music spans generations. Youtube star Willie Spence is a prime result of the Ursher effect. He;s been doing covers for years, but some of his best Instagram moments come from singing classic Usher hits. Spence has the voice of a god, and his rendition of Usher’s “Lovers & Friends” may give you chills. Need some morning motivation? Hit the flip for more — Willie has your back. via GIPHY
Source: NurPhoto / Getty Tis’ the season to hit up your alma mater and turn up with your peers like you’re in undergrad all over again. Homecoming is one of the few times in your adult life where you get to experience the nostalgia of being a college student again — minus the classes and homework. The best part about homecoming, besides partying with old friends, is the halftime show at the football game. Sure, most guys come to see their take home the W, but men and women alike come to see the dance squads do their thing. Especially when it comes to HBCU’s. The Majorette’s dance segment is like a party in itself. STINGETTES! STINGETTES! STINGETTES! These girls are not playing at the Magic City Classic this year! Slaying and giving us all type of BGM pic.twitter.com/v8RV3aE0oa — HBCU SpotlightTV (@HBCUSpotlightTV) October 28, 2017 The performances are so powerful and essential to the culture that even Beyoncé was inspired by whole experience so much so that she based her entire Coachella, post-babies, comeback performance on it. Her J-Setting, prancing and stepping was all the way on point. One fan tweeted , “ @Beyonce gave us a HBCU homecoming performance, just so y’all know. I mean the whole homecoming. Step show. Band. Dance. Concert. I’m telling you. You better do your research and then enroll! You won’t regret it.” And unlike some stars who steal from the lesser known without any form of compensation, Bey gave away 100,000 worth of scholarships to HBCU students . Some fans even joked that the Queen Bey didn’t get to live out her dream of being the HBCU dance team captain because she had to be Beyoncé. Whether that’s facts or not, we don’t know —but what we do know is that the power of the HBCU band dancers is not to be underestimated. From the outfits, to the music selections to the flawless routines, band majorettes are and integral part of not only the Black college experience, but Black culture as a whole. In honor of Homecoming season, check out these five HBCU dance teams that get the crowd so lit, every game feels like Homecoming. Did your school make the cut?
