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HBD Fiddy: Here’s What Else Was Going On In 2003 When 50 Cent Released ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin”

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Purely Poppin’ Pics Of Tennis Star Coco Gauff Drippin’ In Black Girl Magic

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#JusticeForLucca: 3 Florida Cops Charged For Punching And Pepper Spraying 15-Year-Old At McDonald’s

Source: Suwannar Kawila / EyeEm / Getty 3 Cops Charged With Assault Of 15-Year-Old #JusticeForLucca Justice? That you? We’ve reported on the #JusticeForLucca movement since its inception back in April when a viral video of Broward County, Florida cops attacking the 15-year-old circulated the internet. Today, we get the news that we don’t often get when it comes to cops abusing their authority, criminal charges. According to ABCNews , the three officers involved in the brutality, Gregory LaCerra, 51, and Christopher Krickovich, 29, and 49-year-old Ralph Mackey were all charged. LaCerra and Krickovich were indicted for the physical assault as well as falsifying records in the cover-up. Mackey was charged separately with falsifying records and conspiracy. All three men have been suspended WITHOUT pay. Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump is representing Lucca’s family and had this response to the happy news: “Wearing a badge is not a license to hurt children and then lie about it — with these charges, the world can now see clearly that is what happened,” the attorneys told WPLG in statement after the charges were announced. “The fact that the officers were charged with falsifying records and conspiracy to falsify records is rare, and it may represent a new trend in accountability for law enforcement officials.” Now let’s just see if the charges stick before we get too excited…

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#BlackGirlMagic Sweet Songbird Halle Bailey To Play Ariel In Live-Action ‘Little Mermaid’

Source: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / Splash News Halle Bailey Playing Ariel In “The Little Mermaid” A sweet songbird and one half of Beyonce’s protege group has landed a dream role. Halle Bailey of Chloe X Halle will portray Ariel in Disney’s live-action “Litle Mermaid” remake. The 19-year-old songstress confirmed the news herself on Instagram with a picture of a melanated mermaid in all her glory. View this post on Instagram dream come true… #thelittlemermaid A post shared by chloe x halle (@chloexhalle) on Jul 3, 2019 at 1:56pm PDT Melissa McCarthy will play Ursula alongside, Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina. The film is produced by John DeLuca, Marc Platt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Director Rob Marshall released a statement on Halle landing the role and he couldn’t be happier, even if rancid racists are questioning the casting. “After an extensive search, it was abundantly clear that Halle possesses that rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence and substance — plus a glorious singing voice — all intrinsic qualities necessary to play this iconic role,” said Marshall. The news caused a bit of confusion, however, fans at first thought Halle BERRY would be playing the iconic character. Halle has since congratulated her namesake on the role. In case you needed a reminder… Halles get it DONE. Congratulations @chloexhalle on this amazing opportunity, we can’t wait to see what you do! #TheLittleMermaid #HalleBailey pic.twitter.com/z0Rik2nxRe — Halle Berry (@halleberry) July 3, 2019 this means the world. happy to share names with you love you lots https://t.co/Wzkj8Mgsze — chloe x halle (@chloexhalle) July 3, 2019 Congrats Halle! She’s gonna KILL it! See more positive reactions to Halle Bailey’s Ariel casting on the flip.

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Not A Good Thing: The New ‘Lion King’ Posters Look Like These 6 Album Covers

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Should Bae Have A Say In What You Post On Social Media? Trevor Jackson On Millennial Relationships, Jordyn Woods, & More [Exclusive]

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Bad & Blerdy: Meet Nicole Nichelle, The Delicious Cosplay Bae Who Brought The ‘Captain Acrylica’ Meme To Life With Chris Evans

Source: ACE Comicon / Nicole Nichelle / (@alamanecer) #BlackGirlMagic Nicole Nichelle Recreates ‘Captain Acrylica’ Meme With Chris Evans & Raises Money For Charity Everyone has seen those sassy Avengers memes featuring Captain America and his little friends with bright acrylic nails and silk bonnets. Well, now we know there’s at least one pretty face behind them! Nicole Nichelle is the bad and blerdy woman who contributed to blowing up the ‘Captain Acrylica’ memes on Black Twitter. Mornin #StarTrek pic.twitter.com/f2BF6rXGaG — Nicole ACE COMIC CON (@alamanecer) July 2, 2019 Nicole Nichelle doesn’t take credit for starting the meme (it was originally found uncredited on tumblr),  but as a fan is to fire, her own edits kept the joke blazing throughout people’s timelines and beyond. Nicole was so committed to the acrylic cause, she actually brought it to life with Chris Evans at ACE Comic Con in Seattle. Miss Nicole is not only naturally FINER than frog hair, but she’s a philanthropist. She’s using her meme making talents to bring awareness to help raise funds that directly benefit LGBTQIA+ communities with the Stone Wall Community Foundation . BEHOLD the #CaptainAcrylica Challenge! The first 40 people who make a minimum donation of $25 or more directly to the Stonewall Foundation will recieve… Link: https://t.co/pnEyu3NQJr #PrideMonth pic.twitter.com/yJtvPiLg0x — Nicole ACE COMIC CON (@alamanecer) June 7, 2019 How positive, right?! See more of funny and fine Nicole and get Chris Evans’ real-life reaction to the memes on the flip.

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Yikes! Disgruntled #BlackInkCHI Client Confronts Van Over Infected Tattoo [Video]

Source: VH1 / VH1 #BlackInkCHI Van’s Clients Returns Over Infected Tattoo Having a client return to you with an infected tattoo has to be a tattoo artist’s WORST nightmare. Van faced off last night with a client who showed evidence of being hospitalized after he tattooed him. Ryan was there to mediate the conversation, which actually didn’t go as bad as it could’ve gone. Do YOU think Van or his client was responsible after seeing photos of the infected tattoo?

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Jesus Take The Wheel: Former Cowboys QB Anthony Wright Shot Multiple Times Arguing With Girlfriend’s Ex

Source: Ronald Martinez / Getty Ex-Cowboys QB Anthony Wright Shot Multiple Times To quote Martin Lawrence ‘s legendary stand-up comedy special You So Crazy , people are “craaaaazy…deraaaanged”. Police in Concord, North Carolina believe that former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Anthony Wright was shot multiple times by his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend. According to DailyMail , the 43-year-old got into a confrontation with William Moses Hooker Jr when Hooker dropped off his daughter at her mother’s home. Hooker apparently shot Wright several times in front of the young girl. Wright was taken to the hospital for surgery where he is listed in stable condition. Police have issued a warrant for Wright’s arrest charging him with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. SMFH. Get well, brotha.

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Not Just A Preference: Colorism Has Been A Thorn In Black Culture’s A** For Years

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Not Just A Preference: Colorism Has Been A Thorn In Black Culture’s A** For Years