Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty The family, friends, and supporters of Nipsey Hussle will be gathered to celebrate the life of the popular rapper and businessman. According to a new report, the venue will be heavily guarded to avoid a breakout of issues that occurred last week during a vigil for Hussle. TMZ reports : Sources familiar with Nipsey’s Celebration of Life at the Staples Center arena this Thursday tell us there will be an abundance of security from multiple agencies and organizations — all with the intention of keeping the memorial peaceful and drama-free. We’re told security on hand Thursday will feature a mix of muscle — from members of the LAPD, members of the Nation of Islam, as well as Staples Center personnel. Our sources say the LAPD is only on hand to offer assistance … helping to move traffic, keep the peace and to step in if needed. The reason for such a strong presence … our sources say a big part of it has to do with Nipsey’s family’s wishes in wanting to prevent further violence — especially in the wake of the chaos that broke out at Nipsey’s L.A. vigil last week … which cops now say left 2 people shot. According to a search warrant — obtained by TMZ — cops are still on the hunt for the person who allegedly pulled the trigger with the intent of killing others. A possible added danger to Thursday’s ceremony. Hopefully, Nipsey Hussle’s homegoing ceremony goes off without a hitch. — Photo: Getty
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty With news that Tamar Braxton and her man are back together , the reality star and singer is sharing that her family, including Mama Evelyn , is very fond of her Bae. According to the New York Post , Tamar let everyone know on the red carpet of the season premiere of the Braxton Family Values that the Braxton clan loves her Nigerian finance mogul boyfriend, David Adefeso . Tamar Braxton brings new boyfriend out of hiding https://t.co/lDz7lA1GPP pic.twitter.com/xFjpezOz3M — New York Post (@nypost) April 5, 2019 “They love him,” the “Love and War” singer said of his relationship with her sisters, parents and her son, Logan . “He’s really kind of, like, hard to not love because he’s a great guy, he comes from a great family, he has great morals. He loves my son to pieces and we get along great, and he’s great.” But the 42-year-old was clear: Y’all won’t see David up and through this new season. “You won’t see a whole lot [of him],” she stressed. “Only because I’m not ready to divulge everything. It’s new… I kind of just want to keep it to myself for as long as I possibly can.” She also added that David is private and is “adjusting” to this new spotlight. “He’s definitely adjusting, but he’s not, like, a television person,” Braxton admitted. “He’s in finance and he’s cool in his field, so this all is like, ‘What happened? Who am I dating?’ He’s not on social media. He doesn’t know.” As we previously reported , Tamar and T’ Challa (the name she calls him) got back together recently. She posted a video with the mystery man with the captions, “I be mad, mad but not too long at this one he way to fine for that #forever &everbruh #D &T imEXTRARXTRA.com” View this post on Instagram I be mad, mad but not too long at this one he way to fine for that #forever&everbruh #D&T imEXTRARXTRA.com #helikesittho A post shared by Tamar Braxton (@tamarbraxton) on Mar 27, 2019 at 11:54am PDT We’re rooting for love girl! RELATED NEWS: Tamar Braxton And Her Mysterious Boyfriend Are Back Together Tamar Braxton’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Meltdown Becomes The Gif You Didn’t Know You Needed This Clip Of Mama Evelyn Getting Tamar Together On ‘Braxton Family Values’ Left Us All Shook [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3022323″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union On Life After Basketball Last night was a historic one for Dwyane Wade , who played his final home game in Miami before finishing off his career completely on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. This final season has been emotional for both the baller and his wife Gabrielle Union , but with their brand new bundle of joy in tow, they’re ready for their life after the NBA. The two stopped by ESPN to talk about how life will be different without basketball, Gabrielle explains what she looks forward to after her man’s retirement, and Dwyane talks about securing his off-the-court legacy. Peep the interview down below to hear all about the couple’s plans to keep busy without basketball.
Can you believe that Season 11 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta is already winding down to a close? What changes will Season 12 bring? Given the way that NeNe Leakes and Cynthia Bailey have clashed , viewers know that things between them have become untenable. Is Bravo going to clear the air by firing both NeNe and Cynthia? Who could possibly replace them? RadarOnline reports that everyone involved is very conscious of this fierce new feud. Ultimately, it will just be in the hands of Bravo execs — but producers already know what they’re not going to do. “NeNe is coming back,” an insider assures. “She’s had a rough season,” the source acknowledges. “But,” the insider affirms. “She is the one that Bravo wants.” NeNe has had a lot to deal with, including Gregg Leakes’ cancer and her own meltdown that was captured on film. “Unless NeNe decides on her own not to do the show,” the source begins. The insider continues: “they will have her back.” “And,” the source teases, Bravo will even “give her a raise.” She already raked in $2.75 million actual dollars for Season 11. But while NeNe’s place remains secure, the report cannot say the same for her former friend. “Execs are still considering firing Cynthia,” the insider reveals. That would be a significant shake-up to the cast. If they do go that route, they already know who will fill the void created by Cynthia’s departure. The source announces that execs would follow by “bringing Marlo [Hampton] on full time.” “She could get married and have a baby,” the insider suggests. Speaking of execs, the source notes: “and they would like that.” But storyline potential — and it really is just potential at this point — isn’t all that Marlo has going for her as a potential Full Housewife. “She stirs the pot,” the insider observes. “She’s fun,” the source characterizes. “And makes for great TV.” There’s one person who definitely won’t return to the show’s roster, no matter how many fans she has. “The executives hate Kenya still,” the insider reveals. Hate ?! Hate is a strong word. “And they know that she was trying to capitalize on her free appearance for publicity when she showed up at Cynthia’s party,” the source says. Well … yeah. The insider concludes: “Kenya is definitely never, ever, ever coming back.” This report contains what may be some extremely good news for NeNe Leakes. A continued role on the show and a raise? That’s the dream. But we must stress that the contents of this report have yet to be confirmed. This could be the opinion of someone who works on the show’s production. That’s a far cry from an official announcement. And even if this report is true, it’s no guarantee that Cynthia Bailey is losing her peach. If she stays on the show, you can be sure that she’ll stir up added drama in Season 12 to keep her place secure. It’s the smart move to make. View Slideshow: The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 11: All the Secrets… EXPOSED!
Justin Bieber is shouting his love for wife Hailey Baldwin from the rooftops. And we all hear it… loud and clear. On Monday, the 25-year-old got pretty cheesy romantic and captioned an Instagram photo of Baldwin, 22, from a past Maxim photo shoot with a poem he wrote for her. Writing directly to Hailey, the singer explained that he wanted to “publicly honor” her and wish her good luck on her shoot for the day. “Sunlight falls into the Abyss Just like i fall into your lips,” the Biebs began his love letter. “Waves crash onto the shore My love for you grows more and more Sound of the crickets a true meditation I think about you, Gods greatest creation.” The poem continues and at this point, we are not sure if he is trying to convince us or Hailey or both that he is actually over ex Selena Gomez . “As i fall into this blissful state I ponder on how you’re my one true SOULMATE,” he proceeded. “It’s getting dark too dark to see A chilling breeze embraces me The smell of chamomile fresh from the garden My life is a movie that both of us star in.” “Speaking of stars I’m starting to see some They light up the sky, reminds me of my freedom How big and how vast our world is around us So grateful for god we were lost but he found us,” Justin wrote, shocking us with the lack of capitalization on the word god, yet reminding us that he is still a poet even though his music is on hiatus. “So i write the poem with him always in mind Things all around us Just get better with time.” It’s almost over I promise. The “What Do U Mean” singer went on to tell Hailey that he falls more in love with her each day, adding, “You have walked hand and hand with me as I continue to get my emotions, mind, body and soul in tact!” “You have given me so much strength, support, encouragement and joy.” “I just wanted to publicly honor you, and remind you that the best is yet to come! Have a great shoot today my love!” he concluded. In just a few short days, the couple will be celebrating seven months of marriage. Justin and Hailey got engaged in July 2018 while vacationing in the Bahamas and secretly tied the knot in a surprise courthouse ceremony in September. And while the couple has yet to walk down the aisle and share their vows (which Justin appears to have already completed, as seen above) in front of their close friends and family in a public ceremony, they have apparently jumped the gun and already moved into a new house together last week located in Beverly Hills. “This is their first house together as a married couple, so it’s a big deal,” a source told People . “They worked with a designer to furnish the house. It’s a fun project for them.” While milestones are being reached, the couple is taking their marriage one day at a time so Justin can focus on his mental health. Before he can release another album, go on tour, or reasonably plan a wedding, Bieber notes that he is putting his health first so that he can “sustain” his marriage to Baldwin, his career, and his role as a future father one day. “Hailey is able to support Justin in a way that no one else has been able to,” the Biebs insider shared. “She only comes from a place of love.” (O kay, they truly are adorable. ) And Justin you’re doing amazing, sweetie! View Slideshow: Justin Bieber Spills on Sex with Hailey Baldwin: It’s a Blessing from God!
Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Source: Isaac Brekken/BET / Getty While visiting Watch What Happens Live on Sunday night, Tamar Braxton was asked by a fan calling in if she’d reached out “to your friend Wendy Williams at all during everything that she’s been going through.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit In case you missed it, all “that she’s been going through” includes revealing that she has been staying in a sober living house while trying to keep her addictions in check. It also involves husband Kevin Hunter’s alleged longtime mistress giving birth to a baby girl last month. It’s been an especially difficult time for the 54-year-old, and while some former friends, including Charlamagne Tha God, haven’t been shy about speaking on her situation, Braxton, who has a more positive relationship with the talk show host, has been mum in support — publicly and privately. She admitted she hasn’t reached out because she feels like Williams needs her space to figure things out. “I haven’t. And let me just tell you why, and I thought about it,” she said on Sunday’s episode. “I haven’t reached out to her because sometimes people need their space when they’re really, really going through things.” SEE ALSO: Tamar Braxton Wins ‘Celebrity Big Brother,’ Becomes Show’s First Black Winner “This is the public — her whole life is in the public eye, and you don’t know what’s really the truth, and what’s not the truth, and so you just, kind of, wait and let people come to you,” she added. “You might send a message like, ‘I’m here for you,’ but sometimes you don’t even want to hear that. You just, kind of, got to go through it and then reach out to people.” For those who might question whether or not the two are actually friends, there is evidence that they are. Braxton has been on her show a number of times. She’s even used the platform to reveal private things, including that she had been molested growing up and that she was also seeing someone new (her current boyfriend, whom she refers to as T’Challa). Williams was also invited to the studio to listen to new tracks from Braxton’s Bluebird of Happiness album before it was released in 2017. Williams was so overwhelmed by the song “Blind” that she broke down in tears. It is a very touchy situation, but maybe having to explain why she hasn’t called her girl will motivate Braxton to do so sooner than later. Williams could definitely use some love from those who care about her. Check out Braxton’s comments at the 3:10 mark. Source: MadameNoire.com ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Lauren London Breaks Silence On Nipsey’s Death Someone Leaked A Photo Of Jay Z and Beyonce’s Kids! Twins Or Nah? 11 Celebrity Kids Who Look Exactly Like Their Parents [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1835687″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: Nia Noelle / Nia Noelle The Viral Video Causes Backlash & Demands From The Community A Virginia police officer let his racist feelings fly when interacting with some Black middle schoolers. According to New York Daily News , the unidentified White cop was slowly driving past the group of kids after they allegedly heckled him. That’s when the words came from his salty mouth: “Wait until your a$$es turn 18, then you’re mine.” The clip was recorded by 13-year-old Cameron Hillard and posted to Facebook by her mom Keisha Curry. The officer faced immediate backlash when the clip went viral with over 57,000 views. “I am disgusted and disappointed but not surprised that a white male officer would make a threat and use that tone or language towards a group of children,” Curry wrote in the video caption. “My child and her friends have to walk to their after school program and knowing that the police are making idle threats to them is unsettling.” After all the backlash, the cop must now undergo remedial training, according to interim police chief William Smith. The officer has also been reassigned elsewhere in Richmond, Virginia. “I share the community’s concern with that incident,” Smith told the Richmond Times-Dispatch , saying that the comment was “inappropriate.” He continued, “His actions do not reflect the actions, the policies or the training that we have as an agency, and do not reflect the expectations that I have.” The disciplinary action concluded with an internal investigation of the cop, whose 15-year tenure has been marked by one other complaint. “He voluntarily requested to be given the opportunity to speak to and apologize to the parents,” Smith said in a statement from NBC News . “While these facts don’t minimize the incident, they do give you totality of the person.” Yea, whatever. Many parents still weren’t here for the BS. Ms. Curry complained, “Not letting the public know who the officer is doesn’t allow any other individuals the opportunity to speak out if they were mistreated by him before.” She continued: “ Everyone knows we didn’t want him fired based on this encounter, but how can this behavior be fully investigated by only doing an internal investigation, when the verbal threat was done in the community?” QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS.
Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari BOSSIP’s Exclusive Recap Of Dreamville Fest 2019 This weekend upwards of 40,000 people descended upon Dorothea Dix Park in Raliegh, North Carolina to bask in the glory of rap’s most talented new collective of artists and some very special guests. If the January recording sessions for the soon-to-be-released Revenge Of The Dreamers 3 album was the filling-up of the hype powder keg, Dreamville Fest was the result of lighting the fuse. The excitement was palpable, the ground was soggy, and in the wake of the tragic death of Nipsey Hussle, the energy was uplifting. It’s almost as if the hip-hop God’s knew that people needed a reason to smile after an extremely difficult week. It should be noted that in addition to almost every artist paying tribute to the slain Los Angeles rapper, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, there were fans proudly wearing their Victory Lap merch and standing in long lines to take photos in front of an art installation. The Marathon will most certainly continue. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari Before getting into the guests, we have to say that watching the Dreamville artists command the stage over the course of nearly 12 hours was truly a sight to behold. Earth Gang, Bas, Cozz, Omen, Lute, Ari Lennox (good GOD, Ari Lennox…), J.I.D., and J. Cole have set themselves up to be a powerful entity for the foreseeable future. Each and every performance held the air of superstardom whether it was Ari’s voice traveling powerfully-yet-pleasingly across the festival lawn, or J.I.D. completely destroying every syllable in the English language acapella and over instrumental. Bas’ set was epic, Cozz rapped like he was never gonna rap another bar in his life, Lute came with ALL the groovy vibes, Omen gave the fans the lyricism that they expect from him. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari When it comes to the artists outside the Dreamville camp, they all brought their A-game. Teyana Taylor, Nelly, Saba, 6lack, DaVido, Big Sean, Rapsody and SZA fit in perfectly with the musical aesthetic of the day: high energy and BIG fun. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari By the time the man of the hour took the stage, you could feel just how much his fans love and support him. Before he even said a word the roar from the crowd was deafening. J. Cole stood there, gazing upon the crowd that he and his cohorts had brought together in awe. He seemed legitimately in shock and it was completely on-brand for Cole’s beloved sense of earnestness. This special night also brought some never-before-seen moments like Cole and 21 Savage performing “A Lot” for the very first time together. People might have been surprised that these two polar opposite rappers have such a close bond, but proof of their camaraderie is in the statement that 21 slipped in just before Cole began his verse: “Y’all ready to hear J. Cole kill this s**t? Verse of the year.” Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari That was no rap cap. The smile on 21’s face was irrefutable evidence that he was as happy about his friend’s lyrical feat as the fans were to hear it. If that’s not a dream, then what is? Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari Speaking of dreams…to be in the presence of 40,000 strong when J. Cole brings Meek Mill on stage for a surprise set comes HIGHLY recommended. We have no idea when or if Meek has even been to Raleigh to perform before, but the fact that he came out to a small town to rock with the team is another testament to how much respect other artists have for the Dreamville movement. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari As Jermaine ran through his biggest hits and biggest fan-favorites one thing became crystal clear, Dreamville Fest is a THING and will likely be a THING every year as long as the team is strong and the fans still can’t get enough. Flip the page to see more photos from Dreamville Fest 2019.
Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari BOSSIP’s Exclusive Recap Of Dreamville Fest 2019 This weekend upwards of 40,000 people descended upon Dorothea Dix Park in Raliegh, North Carolina to bask in the glory of rap’s most talented new collective of artists and some very special guests. If the January recording sessions for the soon-to-be-released Revenge Of The Dreamers 3 album was the filling-up of the hype powder keg, Dreamville Fest was the result of lighting the fuse. The excitement was palpable, the ground was soggy, and in the wake of the tragic death of Nipsey Hussle, the energy was uplifting. It’s almost as if the hip-hop God’s knew that people needed a reason to smile after an extremely difficult week. It should be noted that in addition to almost every artist paying tribute to the slain Los Angeles rapper, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, there were fans proudly wearing their Victory Lap merch and standing in long lines to take photos in front of an art installation. The Marathon will most certainly continue. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari Before getting into the guests, we have to say that watching the Dreamville artists command the stage over the course of nearly 12 hours was truly a sight to behold. Earth Gang, Bas, Cozz, Omen, Lute, Ari Lennox (good GOD, Ari Lennox…), J.I.D., and J. Cole have set themselves up to be a powerful entity for the foreseeable future. Each and every performance held the air of superstardom whether it was Ari’s voice traveling powerfully-yet-pleasingly across the festival lawn, or J.I.D. completely destroying every syllable in the English language acapella and over instrumental. Bas’ set was epic, Cozz rapped like he was never gonna rap another bar in his life, Lute came with ALL the groovy vibes, Omen gave the fans the lyricism that they expect from him. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari When it comes to the artists outside the Dreamville camp, they all brought their A-game. Teyana Taylor, Nelly, Saba, 6lack, DaVido, Big Sean, Rapsody and SZA fit in perfectly with the musical aesthetic of the day: high energy and BIG fun. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari By the time the man of the hour took the stage, you could feel just how much his fans love and support him. Before he even said a word the roar from the crowd was deafening. J. Cole stood there, gazing upon the crowd that he and his cohorts had brought together in awe. He seemed legitimately in shock and it was completely on-brand for Cole’s beloved sense of earnestness. This special night also brought some never-before-seen moments like Cole and 21 Savage performing “A Lot” for the very first time together. People might have been surprised that these two polar opposite rappers have such a close bond, but proof of their camaraderie is in the statement that 21 slipped in just before Cole began his verse: “Y’all ready to hear J. Cole kill this s**t? Verse of the year.” Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari That was no rap cap. The smile on 21’s face was irrefutable evidence that he was as happy about his friend’s lyrical feat as the fans were to hear it. If that’s not a dream, then what is? Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari Speaking of dreams…to be in the presence of 40,000 strong when J. Cole brings Meek Mill on stage for a surprise set comes HIGHLY recommended. We have no idea when or if Meek has even been to Raleigh to perform before, but the fact that he came out to a small town to rock with the team is another testament to how much respect other artists have for the Dreamville movement. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari As Jermaine ran through his biggest hits and biggest fan-favorites one thing became crystal clear, Dreamville Fest is a THING and will likely be a THING every year as long as the team is strong and the fans still can’t get enough. Flip the page to see more photos from Dreamville Fest 2019.
Oh shit it is Coachella weekend coming up. The most important weekend on social media…at least it was… Just a place that was coveted and holy for all that is on instagram… I have a feeling people are over-it, as it is a lame, commercial thing to be part of….but for every too cool for some played out shit, there’s a few dozen maybe even hundreds of people who are just getting to experience it for the first time….so outdated really…get a fucking grip. Are young people actually into this shit, or is it just 40 year old women who were once young girls sucking dick for VIP tickets, still sucking dick for VIP tickets…. I guess I will never know, cuz I avoid all this shit as hard as I can…. But Victoria Justice, who paved the way for Ariana Grande, and who carried the show named after her – for Ariana Grande to develop her skills she too to the top of the charts….is still out there probably more desperate than ever. Something I apprecaiate in a woman. The post Victoria Justice in Bra Top of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .
