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.
Source: Andy Kropa / Getty Jay-Z & NFL Get Slammed For Donating To An Organization That Allegedly Supports Trump, Cuts Dreadlocks & Loves The Cops *Sigh* Jiggaaaa, my nicckkaaa. Jay-Z and Roc Nation continue to find themselves in a deeper hole when it comes to their politics. Recently, the group announced that they would be partnering with the NFL as part of their Inspire Change initiative to donate $400,000 to two Chicago charities — the Better Boys Foundation Family Services organization and the Crushers Club. Well, surprise, surprise… Folks did some digging into one of the organizations, and it seems they don’t fully ride for Black people despite their surface-level charities. Twitter user @RzstProgramming brought up AAALL the receipts. They dug up old tweets and social media posts from Crushers Club and it was revealed that… 1. They have a history of gleefully cutting off Black boys’ dreadlocks. 2. They support Donald Trump helping Chicago with gun violence. 3. They believe “All Lives Matter.” 4. They practically fawn over the Chicago Police Department. *Sigh.* It seems most of the smoke is aimed at Crushers Club president Sally Hazelgrove who, according to now deleted tweets, said things like: “And another Crusher let me cut his dreads off! It’s symbolic of change and their desire for a better life!” “And another Crusher let me cut his dreads off! It's symbolic of change and their desire for a better life!” – Crusher Club President Sally Hazelgrove https://t.co/BgaYA2Ef6R — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019 Ms. Sally also reportedly praised a kid’s Jr. Chicago Police Department status: “Our Jr CPD they cant wait to arrest someone! Especially hearing they can start making 70k as a cop!” The Crusher Club also encourages youth to grow up and incarcerate others to earn a living. “Our Jr CPD they cant wait to arrest someone! Especially hearing they can start making 70k as a cop!” https://t.co/clpwx8aDrA — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019 The org ALSO reportedly said: “We need Trump to help us. Sad to say we need a curfew while we address our current crisis of gun violence.” Crusher Club said Trump is the answer for Chicago’s gang violence and called for a city curfew. “We need Trump to help us. Sad to say we need a curfew while we address our current crisis of gun violence.” https://t.co/wtWhiCKyIZ — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019 Lawd, help us. At one point, when someone tried to point out on Facebook that Sally’s locs-cutting rituals were problematic, she responded with “I don’t see race.” Back to the hair cutting, on Facebook, Stephen Styles attempted to explain to Crusher Club President Sally Hardgrove how problematic the practice is. Sally responded, “I don’t see race” and says she will be more careful with comments, but doesn’t agree to stop cutting dreads. pic.twitter.com/NIgY0vET5W — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019 Come on Jigga!! Sally tried to defend her hair-cutting proclivities in a statement to FADER , saying: “The Crusher’s Club does not have any policies prohibiting dreadlocks — we welcome all hairstyles from our youth. On occasion, our kids look to change their hairstyles and ask us to assist, especially since haircuts can be a costly expense for them. Our goal is — and will always be — to equip our youth with the resources to improve their neighborhoods, maximize their potential and develop into the leaders of tomorrow.” Okay Sally. AND they probably give the children some janky shape-ups! Anyway, hit the flip for more of Crushers Club’s alleged cop-loving, dreads-chopping, “All Lives Matter” history.
Source: John Moore / Getty Phoenix Police Investigated For Rape Threats, Brutality, And Stealing Money A police officer in Phoenix is under serious investigation for a series of infractions including, but not limited to beating civilians, threatening witnesses, wrongfully seizing money in a drug bust , and abusing a female co-worker whom he allegedly called a “c*m dumpster” and said he wanted to rape. According to PhoenixNewTimes , four lawsuits were filed in federal court against officer Sergeant Daniel Beau Jones and all four were settled. Pretty heinous charges for a settlement… “Phoenix Police Sergeant Daniel B. Jones is the subject of a criminal and internal investigation. No arrest has been made,” Phoenix police spokesperson Sergeant Vince Lewis said on August 24. “He has been placed on administrative leave pending the resolution of the investigations.” In regards to the sexual harassment, peep what a female officer accused Jones of in her lawsuit: According to the officer, her time with the 41G squad in South Mountain Precinct was marked by rampant sexual harassment, bullying, and hostile behavior. “Daniel Jones often specifically referred to [the officer] as a dumb c*nt, dumb b*tch, useless 101 [police code used to refer to females], carpet muncher, and c*m dumpster,” the lawsuit states. When the officer told Jones not to call her those names, she alleges that Jones intimidated her “by telling her that any snitch should or could get a bullet to the head” and that “snitches should be taken care of just like they are on the street. Oh, but there’s MUCH more… Besides the name-calling, she said Jones would also purposefully and forcefully run into her with his shoulder when they passed each other in the hallway. He interfered with her work, making noise and kicking her chair while she was on the phone. He called her a “dumb bitch” in front of her supervisors. Sometimes, he called her “it” or said she was a man. Occasionally, Jones looked at the officer “in a threatening manner, and shook his head and unsnapped his gun holster,” the lawsuit states. Then one day, Jones sent her a message asking her to meet him in South Mountain Precinct’s back parking lot. According to the lawsuit, which was settled, Jones told her, “he had fantasized about raping her and choking her around the neck and stated, ‘I want to fuck you so hard your librarian glasses fall off.’” Then there’s the charge of beating up civilians: “At least one of these witnesses pled with officers to stop beating the now-unconscious” Vasquez. Instead of stopping, Kincannon “drew his weapon, pointed it at the civilian witnesses and said, ‘Trudy, get the fuck in the house,’” the lawsuit states. Then, police arrested one of the witnesses and took him to a nearby cemetery, where they “told him he better keep his mouth shut or he would end up buried in the cemetery,” according to the lawsuit. Yeah, so, f**k 12.
Source: Denise Truscello / Getty Papa John’s Founder Donates $1 Million To Kentucky HBCU Papa John , we ain’t forget. The founder of the pizza franchise, John Schnatter, had to step down from his CEO position last year after he admitted to using the n-word during a conference call. Today, according to WJLA, Schnatter will be donating $1 million to a historically Black college, Simmons College of Kentucky. In exchange for his donation, the school’s president went to bat for Schnatter in an attempt to perfume the stench of racism. News outlets report John Schnatter announced the donation Wednesday at Simmons College of Kentucky. The college’s president, the Rev. Kevin Cosby, and its board of trustees chairman, Mark Lynn, emphasized that people should focus on Schnatter’s actions and not his words. Actions, not words. Got it… We just hope that this money goes to truly help students who want to get their education, but Papa John, we ain’t forget.
Source: Allen Berezovsky / Getty Shay Mitchell Shows Matte Babel What Pregnancy Weight Feels Like Matte Babel , father to model Shay Mitchell’ s baking seed, has A LOT of strong opinions about how she should be taking care of their coming newborn (as he should). But, Shay is sticking to her guns on certain things since she’s the one carrying the tot in her latest vlog. For example, Matte thinks Shay should give birth without any pain medication and he thinks their baby would be fine drinking formula. Shay is not here for any of that. Towards the end of the video, Shay makes Matte walk in her pregnant shoes — almost, literally. She makes his wear a fake pregnant belly that weighs 30 pounds while they go for a hike. After just a short while, Matte has had enough. You think he’ll hear her out now about taking an epidural? Shay & Matte’s latest vlog is cute peek into their coupledom. Hit play to see it.
Source: Allen Berezovsky / Getty Chris Paul In ESPN Magazine’s 2019 Body Issue ESPN Magazine’s Body Issue is something both sports lovers and non-sports fans look forward to during the year. For the 2019 issue, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Chris Paul graced the pages with his bangin’ baller body. View this post on Instagram Man listen! It seems counter intuitive to think you would start feeling better in your body as you get older, but that’s EXACTLY the path I’m on!! 34, recently turned plant-based, and feeling pretty damn good! Stay disciplined and take care of yourselves, it all starts here! #ESPNBody A post shared by Chris Paul (@cp3) on Sep 4, 2019 at 10:36am PDT In the mag, the 34-year old NBA veteran opened up about everything from his Vegan lifestyle to wanting to switch bodies with some of his peers, just for the height. “I don’t necessarily need the body — I just want the height, you know what I mean? Let me get Boban [Marjanovic’s] height. He’s over 7? Let me get that height. It’s over for everybody. We ain’t even going to play the games.” Chris Paul on his body transformation and #ESPNBODY issue cover shoot. VIDEO: https://t.co/6HKfqbwXrF pic.twitter.com/bQEqrZ5GfQ — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) September 4, 2019 CP is definitely body goals for most. But when it comes to the part of the body he’s most proud of, Chris revealed: “My abs. When I eat, that’s where the weight comes immediately. If I eat french fries, one or two, they go right there.” As for his decision to adopt the Vegan life, Chris told the mag: “My rookie year there was a McDonald’s right by where we practiced, and I’d stop and get a McGriddle combo every day. Every day. And I’d usually get an extra hash brown and try to get a bigger orange juice. And I would get home, and my brother and I would get Chick-fil-A. As long as it wasn’t Sunday, we would get Chick-fil-A on the way home. And then we would usually order pizza at night. We didn’t know any different. We were young, first time living away from home. But everything’s a lot different now. Some of the biggest choices I make daily are what I put into my body.” The 11th and final print edition of ESPN’s Body Issue hits stands on September and also features gymnastics star Katelyn Ohash, The Philadelphia Eagles’ entire offensive line, and many more. Click here for more from CP’s interview.
Source: Fayesvision / WENN / WENN Dannah Lane Delivers Her Cute Cover Of “September” By Earth, Wind & Fire It seems like just yesterday that Taylor Swift was being dragged across the internet for dropping the blandest cover of the Earth, Wind and Fire classic “September” the world had ever heard… Fortunately for us — YESTERDAY cutie pie kid influencer and actress Dannah Lane dropped her rendition on the gram and it was pure fire. Check it out below: View this post on Instagram What did you expect There’s a fan and everyone knows what you do when there’s a fan! SING! (Dannah providing unsolicited entertainment to her cast mates in between takes ) @thecandacesmith #danianddannah #stnc #september #makejesusfamous #singing #fun #setlife A post shared by Dani and Dannah Lane (@danianddannah) on Sep 2, 2019 at 1:34pm PDT So cute right? Love how she is singing into the fan for vibrato. View this post on Instagram Advice take it twice!!! Sometimes you have to remind yourself of what God calls you! A masterpiece that means you are beautifully and wonderfully made TO THE FULLEST #danianddannah #advice #sisters #naturalhair #love #inspiration A post shared by Dani and Dannah Lane (@danianddannah) on Sep 1, 2019 at 8:32am PDT If you’re not already following Dannah and her sister Dani on social media we HIGHLY encourage you to hit that follow button. Not only are the girls cute — they’re really positive and inspirational. Dannah is currently filming in Hawaii for the ABC holiday film “Same Time, Next Christmas” and the girls both star on Kenan Thompson’s NBC show “The Kenan Show” as his daughters.
