“Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” Airs Thursday Nights On WeTV Jhonni Blaze tries to block out the haters and showcase her musical talent in the latest episode of “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta.” Jhonni is livid when she learns that there are people in the crowd at her showcase that have come to jump her. But she’s determined not to let the hate get her down. “I came here to sing, and I came here to work!” Johnny tells the crowd in our exclusive clip. Does she pull it off? Check out the clip above.
David M. Russell | Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and TV Distribution Amandla Stenberg Hits Up Live With Kelly And Ryan, Talks The Hate U Give & More Actress Amandla Stenberg stopped by Live with Kelly and Ryan to talk all about her latest film, The Hate U Give , the meaning behind her unique name, and more. For those who haven’t seen the movie , the incredibly talented 19-year-old shared a quick synopsis: “It’s based on this incredible book, by Angie Thomas, about this girl named Star who is code-switching between two different environments—her neighborhood, which is Black and lower income, and the school that she goes to, which is White and privileged. She kind of has to confront who she is and if she’s willing to speak up once this tragic event happens. She is pulled over with her best friend in her neighborhood, by a White police officer, and the police officer thinks that he’s reaching for a gun, when he’s really reaching for a hairbrush—and he shoots him and kills him.” “It follows the trial as these different communities internalize what that means. Her safety is kind of compromised and she has to make the decision to stand up for her community.” When asked by Ryan Seacrest, “What’s been the reaction from teenagers and young adults?” Amandla responds: “Man, it’s been amazing. I mean, it’s been really emotional for sure…especially for Black girls who feel really represented by it and validated by it, which is exactly how I felt when I read the book. It’s amazing.” Amandla also explained the meaning behind her strong, yet adorable , name: “Amandla means ‘power’ in Xhosa and Zulu. It was a part of an anti-apartheid rallying cry in South Africa.” As for whether or not being named “power” makes her feels any added pressure, the rising star’s response couldn’t have been better: “I guess it’s like a prophecy. That’s the way I like to look at it.” Watch that portion of the interview on the flip. The Hate U Give is in theaters now.
Cardi is back on the Kimmel show after 12 months as a rising star and telling Jimmy all about what the last whirlwind year has been like. SplashNews.com
(Photos by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire/Prince William/Getty Images) LeSean McCoy Sued For Over $13M In Home Invasion Suit The ex-girlfriend of NFL player LeSean McCoy who claimed he’s responsible for the bloody assault and robbery she suffered has now disclosed how much she suing for. Previously we reported that Delicia Cordon and her best friend who was present during the incident had planned to sue McCoy for an undisclosed amount. Now details of the suit have been revealed. According to TMZ , Delicia Cordon, is demanding at least $10 million and her friend, Elizabeth Donald, is asking for at least $3.5 million for damages suffered in the July 10 incident. Both of the women believe McCoy masterminded the attack — in an attempt to retrieve expensive jewelry and evict Delicia — and therefore should be liable for any damages they suffered. The women say they were asleep when an assailant entered the home at around 3:00 AM WITHOUT forcible entry. Delicia then allegedly went to go check on her son when “the assailant chased Ms. Cordon back into the master bedroom and began to assault her by beating her in the face with a handgun.” Cordon claims the assailant held her at gunpoint and demanded specific articles of jewelry purchased by McCoy. She also says the assailant said that he KNEW McCoy. McCoy denied any involvement in the incident an hasn’t been charged with anything.
Curren$y Rates Mac Miller, Tyga, & More Bars With BET Curren$y sat down with BET recently to rate the bars for different rappers, this time, it included the late Mac Miller, Tyga, Wiz Khalifa, and more. Check out the video below to see what he had to say about some of his fellow emcees.
Photo by Alex B. Huckle/Getty Images The Braided Bragger Recounts The Details It seems A$AP Rocky has become an orgy aficionado and according to him, he started getting down at gatherings veeery young. Rocky recently did an interview with Esquire , and he dished the intense details about his sex life. He revealed that he often throws group sex events at his Beverly Hills home (which is decorated “in the style of Tim Burton and Wes Anderson ”). All the crowded pleasure happens on a fancy schmancy custom-designed “gigantic” bed that cost around $100,000 to make. Clearly Rocky has a strong investment in his sex life. “The women that I’m around are into that free-spirited sh** like me,” he told Esquire . “And why not? Let’s smoke some good weed in the teepee and have a fun time!” Apparently, Rocky has had a lot of practice and it’s not like the 30-year-old just started getting his feet wet once he got big. According to Rocky, he was barely a teenager when he started getting down with multiple people: “My first orgy was when I was in seventh grade,” he said. “Thirteen years old. Yeah, I was at Booker T Washington [High School] in New York City. My dad had went to jail for drugs, so my mom moved us to a homeless shelter on 104th and Broadway. Our school was like three blocks away, and they used to let us out for lunch, for 45 minutes. The first time was in this apartment building. We took the elevator to the roof, and everybody put their coats on the ground. There were like five girls and 10 guys, and we all just took turns.” Uuuum okay. Despite the questionable details, Rocky didn’t seem to be concerned about the experience. The only thing he was worried about was the size of his peen. “Hopefully you didn’t have a little dick because they’re going to tease you,” he said. “At that time, I wasn’t the biggest guy, but come on, cut me some slack, I was in the seventh grade! Fu**ing bullies!”
Here’s a look at what happens when rich folks have a “friendly little bet.” Meek Mill spent part of his Tuesday afternoon chilling with 76ers owner Michael Rubin — a close colleague who according to TMZ was a big ally for Meek during his stint in prison and the subsequent back and forth surrounding his release. The two decided to put $50k on the line to see whether or not Meek could sink a half-court shot behind his back on what appears to be one of the practice courts for the 76ers. Needless to say…Meek is $50k richer this evening. Judy Eddy/WENN.com/TMZ
Image via Cindy Ord/Getty Images Pam Grier Appears On Sway In The Morning The beautiful and incomparable Pam Grier graced Sway In The Morning with her presence today and as always she was a beacon of light brimming with knowledge and perspective on life. During her sit down she addressed everything from her family history to her relationship with Richard Pryor and also, not to be overlooked, her new Black film streaming service called Brown Sugar. Pay attention, this is a good one. God bless Pam Grier, an icon, a legend.
Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com Will Smith Joins Wife Jada Pinkett-Smith On Her “Red Table Talk” Show This should be good! Will Smith is on an upcoming episode of his wife, daughter and mother-in-law’s show “Red Table Talk”! Will and Jada are one of the most powerful couples in Hollywood, and for more than 20 years, they’ve been the subject of rumors and gossip, but they’re finally opening up together on this upcoming “Red Table Talks” episode. For the very first time, you’ll get to watch them share the most intimate stories about how they met, why their wedding was a disaster, and how Will’s obsession with building a picture-perfect family almost tore apart their marriage. Watch a clip from the episode below: What did you think? We are looking forward to seeing the episode so we can get the whole story on why Jada was crying every day. “Red Table Talk” returns on October 22. Hit the flip for a trailer with clips from upcoming episodes.
