Baddest AKAs In The Game We kicked off MLK weekend with the Devastating Divas of Delta Sigma Theta so it’s only right (and very necessary) that we celebrate the hair-flipping, pearl-flexing, pinky-slaying sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority who’ve spent the last 110 years setting standards, serving lewks and reminding you that AKA business is a serious matter. Peep the absolute baddest AKA baes in the game on the flip.
Zak Hussein/SplashNews Meghan Markle’s Engagement Is Not A Victory For Black Women Welp! Black folks got about a week to be happy about biracial Meghan Markle’s swirl-gagement to Prince Harry before the bubble bursting memes and editorials have begun picking the social impact of the pairing to pieces. Eurweb published a scathing editorial by comedian Cory Haywood that begins: *Sisters, don’t get too excited about Meghan Markle‘s engagement to Prince Harry (or whatever the hell that boy’s name is). This “historic” piece of news doesn’t even remotely count as a victory for black people or black women. Period. Sisters, I can hear ya’ll fools right now – “I’m not wasting my time with average ni**as. I deserve to be with a prince so that I can be treated like a princess.” Ha! I laugh at you ignorant hoes. “Coming to America” was a movie. That sh** ain’t happening to you. Ignorant hoes though? BRUH. Haywood goes on to argue that Markle’s indistinguishable features made her prime for the Prince’s pickings, traits that most black women can’t claim. He also says that Markle’s marriage is only possible because Prince Harry is unlikely to inherit the throne anyway. Haywood also decries The Root’s decision to declare the engagement “black girl magic” So let me get this straight, it’s just a good ol’ ni*ga time when two black people get married, but when a black girl wrangles a White Prince, it’s “magic”. Ni**a what! We see where he’s going and it’s part of why we try to celebrate Black love everywhere we see it, but Haywood stumbles into murky territory when he attacks the black community’s willingness to embrace the success of mixed race people as “black success”: More importantly, why is it that every time a half-breed stumbles upon good fortune or success, the entire black community rejoices and lives vicariously through that person (as if his or her family tree is entirely Negro)? Are we that desperate for a win? Half-breed is a HORRIBLE term. Haywood is a comedian but it seems a** backwards to make an argument like his using the oppressor’s terminology. That part aside, do you think that Haywood is right to be critical of the royal engagement being upheld as “black girl magic” or even something meant to inspire “hope” for black women? We saw this Good Morning America headline as well and definitely gave it the side eye. Amanda Seales does a pretty good breakdown here on IG: So what do you think? How did you respond to Meghan Markle’s engagement to Prince Harry? Is it a victory for black women? Black people? Biracial women? History? Or JUST Meghan Markle and Prince Harry? Do you agree with Cory Haywood that some black women have taken the engagement news too far?
Michael Tran/FilmMagic Tracee Ellis Ross Effortlessly Reminds Us That She’s Bad AF Hello, Ms. Ross… Tracee Ellis Ross is hosting the AMA’s tonight at 8PM, where she’ll be honoring her legendary mama Diana Ross. Everyone already loves the always peachy Black-ish star, but sometimes she just has to snatch our souls and remind us who tf she is–and effortlessly, at that. While in rehearsals for her upcoming AMA hosting gig, Tracee posted a video on Instagram that had everybody talking. She just released her own clothing line with JC Penney , so it’s no surprise that she’s always out here killing her outfits–but these super tight pants are looking *Goldielocks voice* jussstttt right on Tracee’s perfectly plump bawdy. This video is like a bag of potato chips, you can’t just watch it one time and keep scrolling. If you’re not entranced by Ms. Ross’s plate of yams with extra syrup, then you’re lying to yourself. Let the congregation sing. Cot damn Miss Ross. https://t.co/RGHyNeOv1P — Thelonious Martin (@KingThelonious) November 19, 2017
Image via Splash Beyoncé And Jay-Z Seen Leaving Dinner Date In NYC Jay-Z is set to take the Saturday Night Live stage tonight for a season premiere performance. Despite JUST copping a crib in Los Angeles, the Carters are making the most of their time in NYC by spending some quality time on fine dining. Shapely MILF Beyoncé put her bangin’ post-baby body on full display in a form-fitting dress that accentuated her waist. She also carried a funky cheetah print Louis Vuitton bag that will likely have Insta-thots and fly-out floozies scrambling to find an unwitting trick to buy it for them. Anywho, Flip the page a few times to get more looks of Beyoncé bringin’ it in the Big Apple.
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images SZA’s “Love Galore” Goes Platinum And She’s Hype SZA has been reaching new heights since her album dropped earlier this year. It was one of the most highly-anticipated projects in a long time, and unlike a lot of very-hyped albums, it exceeded almost everyone’s expectations. The first lady of TDE has a few singles from the album out, but “Love Galore,” which features Travis Scott, seems to still get the most radio play. On Wednesday, “Love Galore” was certified platinum, and is the first platinum record for SZA. Like any rational person, Solana used this opportunity to talk about the hardships she went to to get to this point, bringing up her ex-boyfriend’s reaction to her humming/singing before she made it big. lol i member I used to hum around the house n my ex would tell me shut up…LOL BYEE NIGGUHHH pic.twitter.com/4V22vTqLtW — SZA (@sza) September 28, 2017 Imagine not wanting to hear SZA’s beautiful voice around the house all day! Whoever her ex is, if he wasn’t already salty enough about her whole album of liberation, he’s DEFINITELY mad right now that he ain’t treat this one right. Support the dreams of your friends and significant others, or they might just turn around and pop up with a platinum plaque on you. We love a success story!
Splash News Black Actresses Steam Up Pre-Emmy Party Last night, the biggest party in Hollyweird was a pre-Emmy celebration put on by Entertainment Weekly. All of today’s hottest TV stars came out, including some of our Black actresses on TV. Who do you think looked more banging? Scroll down to see their looks. Hit the flip for more beautiful black celebrities at this pre-Emmy celebration. Who do you think looked more banging last night?
Remember when Beyoncé & Rihanna invented titties? pic.twitter.com/idwCLfWE6N — Suga Free (@UncleHemp) September 9, 2017 Thicky RihYonce’s Glorious Tiddays Are Shattering Twitter Thicky delicious Bewb Goddesses of the Universe RihYonce are making the world a better place and bringing the internet together with their magnificent tidday meats that are absolutely the best things to ever happen in the history of Planet Earth. Beyoncé titties are just pic.twitter.com/rfhUrM1N1t — illnana206 (@______nija) August 21, 2017 Peep the hilarious Twitter chaos over RihYonce’s magnificent tidday meats on the flip.
Mireya Acierto/FilmMagic VH1’s ‘Hip Hop Honors: The 90s Game Changers’ Is Next Weekend Regina Hall is set to host while Missy Elliot will perform on the VH1 annual special “Hip Hop Honors: The 90s Game Changers,” which is airing next weekend, September 18. The event is in the style of a 90’s block party, broadcasting from Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. The special will celebrate important moments from television, film, and music that came from the decade. Missy Elliot’s performance will also pay tribute to the 90’s. In addition to Missy’s performance, it was announced earlier that Martin Lawrence will be honored on the program for his work on “Martin,” which ran from 1992 to 1997. More honorees and performances will be announced in the future, but you’ll be able to see it all on September 18th.
Getty Image Epitome Of A Bad Mother: Women Arrested For Allowing Kid To Get Inked What was she thinking??? A Georgia mother and an equally irresponsible tattoo artist are both in jail after they both gave a pre-teen the green light to get some “Jesus Loves” ink. According to a police report, an officer was called to Arnco Sargent Elementary in Newnan after a fifth-grade teacher discovered the student with a tattoo stating, “Jesus loves” on her right shoulder. Another fifth-grade teacher discovered the tattoo after the student had worn a strapless dress to the school dance. The teacher described the tattoo as being “bluish green with Jesus written above the cross and loves written below.” According to the rest of the report, the young lady lied and said her dad had allowed her to get the tattoo, however polie determined it was her mother who was responsible. 35-year-old Emma Nolan, who stated that the girl no longer sees her father and that she had no knowledge about the father letting her get a tattoo. Emmy Nolan and tattoo artist Brenda Gaddy have been arrested after an elementary school in Ga. spotted a tattoo on Nolan’s daughter’s shoulder. (COWETA COUNTY JAIL) Nolan and the tattoo artist Brenda Gaddy were later booked into the Coweta County Jail for tattooing the body of any person under the age of 18. Yikes.
