Source: Scott Legato / Getty R. Kelly has yet to face true justice in the wake of the allegations raised in the recent Lifetime Surviving R. Kelly docu-series, but developments in Chicago might change that. A grand jury convened last week after attorney Michael Avenatti produced alleged video evidence of the singer abusing an underage girl. The Blast reports : Sources close to the situation confirmed to The Blast a grand jury was convened last week by the Cook County State’s Attorney Office in Chicago. We’re told the grand jury — comprised of a group of citizens — was formed on the heels of attorney Michael Avenatti delivering a videotape allegedly depicting Kelly engaged in sexual activity with an underage girl. Since the airing of the Lifetime docu-series, “Surviving R. Kelly,” the public has been demanding charges be brought against him, but officials have yet to formally charge the star as they dealt with the hurdles of locating victims and forming a case. However, one of the powers of the Cook County State’s Attorney Office is the ability to assemble a grand jury, which can issue an indictment against a defendant without prosecutors having to present evidence at a preliminary hearing in front of a trial judge and a defense counsel. This is still a developing matter with lead Cook County prosecutor Kim Foxx urging any of Kelly’s victims to come forward and add their names to a potential case against the singer. — Photo: Getty
Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty The legal battle between 50 Cent and Teairra Mari regarding the revenge porn matter has since been settled with the reality show star ordered to pay Fif’s legal fees. After the G-Unit boss threw a petty shot on Instagram regarding the $30,000 owed, Mari fired back with a shot of her own calling 50 a rat. Fif has been throwing his usual subtle shots via his Instagram page towards Mari about the money, but it appears the one that got her to respond was his most recent jab. “B*tch if you don’t give me my motherf*cking Money, what’s taking you so long? Oh you ain’t got no mone,” read the caption to an image of a grinning 50 Cent and Mari from the press conference regarding the revenge porn matter. Mari hit back by posting an image of Tekashi 6ix9ine and 50 inside a club with the caption reading, “Now I understand why you son’d #6ix9nine you instilled the Daddy habit, Curtisssss @monascottyoung I need an advance @50cent is L king 4 me.” Knowing how 50 Cent gets down, everyone knew he wasn’t going to let that jab go and posted an image of Mona Scott captioned, “Hey @monascottyoung this lil b*tch @misstmariii better give me my money. She Saying she need a advance give me a call lady, looking good.” Yeah, this can only get worse at this point. View this post on Instagram Bitch if you don’t give me my motherfucking Money, what’s taking you so long? Oh you ain’t got no money. figure it out #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi #bellator A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Feb 15, 2019 at 11:36am PST View this post on Instagram Now I understand why you son’d #6ix9nine you instilled the Daddy habit, Curtisssss @monascottyoung I need an advance @50cent is L king 4 me #IAINTGOTIT #YOUAINTGETTINIT #GETYOURSTRAPON #GETYOURRATON #WARREADY A post shared by Teairra Mari (@misstmari) on Feb 15, 2019 at 4:26pm PST View this post on Instagram Hey @monascottyoung this lil bitch @misstmariii better give me my money. She Saying she need a advance give me a call lady, looking good. #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi #bellator A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Feb 15, 2019 at 6:16pm PST — Photo: Getty
Source: Alejandro Gallardo / EyeEm / Getty Despite all the madness going on in the world, it does feel like people are putting forth lots of effort this year to celebrate Black History Month. African-American teachers all across the country have decided to switch from the tradition BHM celebration for something newer, truer and more fun. Although there’s nothing wrong with honoring our forefathers by dressing up as them or reading about the same people — educators these days understand the importance of creativity and fun when it comes to teaching young Black kids about their history. Social media has sparked a trend of teachers decorating their door with Black cultural icons of the past and present, all with the help of a little construction paper. One of the first decorated doors to go viral was Glen Mourning , a 4th grade reading teacher at Friendship Public Charter School in Washington D.C. Mourning’s life sized door version of Colin Kaepernick had Black Twitter so proud. View this post on Instagram I’ve always dreamed of becoming an NFL superstar and when this guy right here decided to fight for love and equality…He changed my perspective on what being a big time play maker actually meant. Make the game winning move in the game of life! @crunchylifebooks #blackhistorymonth #colinkaepernick #istandwithkap #teacher #author #educator #blackmaleteacher #nike @teamcolinkaepernick #takeaknee @nike @usnikefootball @kaepernick7 @nessnitty @tylerperry A post shared by Glen Mourning (@mourningknows) on Jan 30, 2019 at 4:09pm PST “Representation matters! i love these teachers that decorate their classroom doors for black history month .” – @_kaykayyy Just last week, Moss Point teacher Jovan Bradshaw, went viral not for the appealing decorations, but thanks to the profound message written on it. The sign read, “They didn’t steal slaves. They stole scientists, doctors, architects, teachers, entrepreneurs, astronomers, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, etc, and made them slaves. Sincerely, your ancestors.” A photo of Lake Alfred Elementary School teacher Chanique Davis’ classroom door also made its rounds on social media. I mean, who doesn’t want to see features of a young Black girl rocking a tilted crown, natural hair and kente cloth during Black History Month. Davis told Edweek , “In a lot of corporate American settings, they don’t allow such a style. I wanted [my students] to know that this style is to be celebrated—it’s not to be shunned and it’s not anything negative. It’s a beautiful style, and … it’s just like anyone else’s hair: It’s welcomed, it’s celebrated. Since they are learning about the Martin Luther Kings and the Malcolm Xs in other settings, I want to be the one to let them know there are people who are currently adding to black history.” Anecia White of Harvest Preparatory School opted for the beautiful Black woman visuals too. She told People magazine “My source of inspiration for the door was every student in my classroom. They inspire me to be a better teacher every day, and I hope to inspire them to continue to learn about themselves.” Only two weeks left of Black History Month. We can’t wait to see else folks will come up with. *Raises fist in the air*
Source: Baltimore Sun / Getty Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text BALTIMORE to 24042 to join! The county giveth and the county taketh away. Judge Mickey J. Norman of Baltimore County has decided to overturn the decision of a jury that awarded more than $38 million to the family of Korryn Gaines. Gaines, a 23-year-old Randallstown woman who was shot and killed by county police in 2016. J. Wyndal Gordon, an attorney for Gaines’ family, told the Baltimore Sun they plan to appeal. “It’s devastating to a certain extent, but they’re a very faithful family,” he said. “It’s not over.” Judge Norman presided over the civil case in Baltimore County Circuit Court last year. His new decision comes almost exactly a year after jurors found that the first shot fired by Officer Royce Ruby at Gaines, killing her and injuring her then-5-year-old son, Kodi, was not reasonable and therefore violated their civil rights under state and federal statutes. This is a developing story. Source: Baltimore Sun
Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). Valentine’s Day went over pretty well with a lot of celebrity couples and Gucci Mane gave Keyshia Ka’oir a gift she’ll never forget. The rapper bought her a 60-carat diamond ring and it looks so beautiful on her hand. Some say he got her that expensive ring to make up for the time he was gone. To my beautiful wife @KeyshiaKaoir Davis. For all the Valentines I missed I wanted to upgrade your wedding ring to this 60ct flawless oval ROCK #Brrr pic.twitter.com/NLXLqoPhUM — Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) February 14, 2019 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 Gary With Da Tea mentioned that while Keyshia has this huge rock, Gucci’s baby mother is struggling to survive. Reports state that he doesn’t help her financially and it hurts that he buys these lavish gifts for his wife. SEE ALSO: Gucci Mane Reveals What He Would Be Doing If He Wasn’t Rapping & How Married Life Is [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] In other entertainment news, Wendy Williams still hasn’t returned to her talk show and her staff is allegedly happier than ever. Gary With Da Tea reported that her staff used to walk on egg shells with her husband, Kevin Hunter , but not anymore. Rumors are spreading that they might be looking for a new host, but could anyone really replace Wendy? See photos from Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’oir’s wedding below! ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Angela Simmons’ Ex-Fiance Autopsy Revealed Michelle Williams Speaks Out: “Social Media Really Allows You To See How Many People Really Need The Love Of Christ In Their Heart Jussie Smollett Gives First Interview Since Being Attacked & Shuts Down Rumors [VIDEO] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1833084″ overlay=”true”] Follow @TheRSMS
Source: John Lamparski / Getty Another week, another life disruption from celebrity shenanigans and captivating Internet debates! Check out our winner for this week below, then hit the next page to find out who took that L. Winners Beyoncé’s Instagram So once again, Beyoncé did 110% more than what was required of her when she decided her IG was going to be the most poppin’ thing online. To begin her blessings to the world, she did this… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 9, 2019 at 10:10pm PST Then, she so graciously allowed us into the royal grounds of a courtyard for Roc Nation’s The Brunch on Saturday. Bey rocked a Balmain minidress, according to Harper’s Bazaar , while hubbie Jay-Z was giving her all the support in his FRÈRE 2-piece double-breasted suit. The stars were aligned, and Bey made sure all of IG had their telescopes out. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 10, 2019 at 1:00pm PST But then, just when we’ve had enough, Beyoncé had an epiphany…. CRYSTALS. And it was so. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 12, 2019 at 4:55pm PST Bey stepped out in a hand-beaded Swarovski Crystal two piece jacket and miniskirt designed by South Carolina native Sergio Hudson. Beyoncé rocked Sergio’s gear for Michael B. Jordan ‘s 32nd birthday bash over the weekend. View this post on Instagram x x A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Feb 9, 2019 at 11:20pm PST After all of this, we could finally breathe easily now that Beyoncé had confiscated our souls from IG. But yet… Bey still had other opportunities for us to drool. On Thursday, she stepped out for the L.A. art exhibit DREAMWEAVERS … And iconic things ensued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 14, 2019 at 4:19pm PST This time, Bey wore an Ankara suit and hat for this Blackity Black Black event featuring artwork by Kehinde Wiley, Carrie Mae Weems, Kerry James Marshall and more. It was too much. Beyoncé even made time in the middle of the week for her BFF Kelly Rowland ‘s birthday… View this post on Instagram Happy Birthday Kelly! I love you Deep Deep. BIG deep Me and you, us never part, Makidada Walking through them middle school hallways like “Rollin Rollin Rollin” A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 11, 2019 at 6:06pm PST Once again, doing the most gets Beyoncé a W.
Today for Black History Month 2019 , we are highlighting the rapper turned entrepreneur– Dr. Dre . Source: Todd Williamson Archive / Getty Birth Date: February 18, 1965 Hometown: Compton, California Fun Facts: Dr. Dre partnered with Jimmy Iovine to launch Beats Electronics LLC (which is responsible for making the popular Beats by Dr. Dre headphones) Dr. Dre was a member of the controversial rap group N.W.A. Dr. Dre is responsible for developing acts like The Game, Eminem, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar Dr. Dre is married to Nicole Young and has 6 kids Dr. Dre created his own record label called Aftermath Entertainment We thank you for your contributions Dr. Dre . [ione_media_gallery src=”https://thebeatdfw.com” id=”3113079″ overlay=”true”]
It’s Valentine’s day and finding a boo in our technological era isn’t easy! Wallet hub broke down the best and worst cities to find a lover. For D.C. residents there may be some hope…For Baltimore…If you’re really looking for your next spouse, this might now be the city. Some cities have more resources for a thriving nightlife options and daytime attractions. But going on dates can be costly, with the average cost of a date at $102.32 . It certainly pays to live in a place where dating activities, such as dining out or watching a movie, are relatively cheaper. Source: Leonardo Patrizi / Getty More entertainment choices and low cost of living don’t matter much, however, if the number of potential mates to meet are limited in your area. Around 45 percent of the U.S. adult population is unmarried (never married, divorced or widowed), according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. But the share may be higher or lower in every city, and the ratio of women to men also will differ in each. WalletHub really trying to make sure you have boo, they compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 34 key indicators of dating-friendliness. The data set ranges from share of single population to number of online dating opportunities to nightlife options per capita. Read on for the city ranking, expert dating advice and a full description of our methodology. Here’s the list of the top 20 cities that are best for singles: Overall Rank (1 = Best) City Total Score ‘Economics’ Rank ‘Fun & Recreation’ Rank ‘Dating Opportunities’ Rank 1 Atlanta, GA 68.62 140 9 2 2 Denver, CO 67.08 115 16 4 3 San Francisco, CA 66.22 181 2 6 4 Portland, OR 65.33 128 10 16 5 Los Angeles, CA 64.94 174 14 7 6 Seattle, WA 64.44 163 6 21 7 Chicago, IL 63.84 177 5 22 8 San Diego, CA 63.59 166 8 18 9 Minneapolis, MN 63.11 117 28 3 10 Portland, ME 63.03 105 20 11 11 Madison, WI 63.01 83 34 5 12 Boston, MA 62.63 176 13 14 13 Pittsburgh, PA 62.16 109 17 24 14 Tucson, AZ 61.92 29 38 13 15 Washington, DC 61.50 180 3 27 16 Honolulu, HI 60.73 153 11 53 17 Austin, TX 60.66 72 15 92 18 Rochester, NY 60.39 94 33 15 19 Phoenix, AZ 59.76 20 61 32 20 Columbus, OH 59.69 30 42 30
Source: NBC / Getty Black History Month can be a drag if we don’t incorporate recent history into the stories of achievement. With viral dance crazes taking over the Internet in recent years, it’s important to know that many Black people paved the way for moves to be seen, practiced and spread across the world. It’s not just the dancers who get moves to go viral either. Someone has to spread the word. Back in the day, there were various DJs, radio hosts and T.V. pioneers who saw the potential of dance and made sure it reached the masses. Hit the next pages for some Black icons who were crucial to viral dance culture stretching from 1976 to 2015.
Source: krisanapong detraphiphat / Getty Valentine’s Day is just one of those holiday’s that’s either one of your favorite days of the year or you hate it with a passion. Let’s be honest…there are A LOT of reasons not to like the holiday, but sometimes, you’ve just gotta push those reasons to the side and enjoy your day in a way you never thought you would. The biggest reason most people don’t like Valentine’s Day is because they don’t have a Valentine to celebrate it with–but a lot of us could remedy that problem by just telling someone that we have a crush on how we feel about them. That’s where this recent Twitter challenge comes in. Award winning sex and relationships content creator Oloni is known online for her many Twitter challenges, urging people to text someone in their contacts something and screenshot the conversation once they reply. Since it’s Valentine’s Day, it’s only right that the challenge for this week be about reaching out to your crush…here’s the challenge” “Ladies..who’s ready for the Valentine’s Day challenge this year? Message your crush “I’ve had a crush on you for some time. Would you like to go on a date with me this Valentine’s Day?” Tweet me a screen shot of their response to this thread. GO!” Ladies..who’s ready for the Valentine’s Day challenge this year? Message your crush “I’ve had a crush on you for some time. Would you like to go on a date with me this Valentine’s Day?” Tweet me a screen shot of their response to this thread. GO! — #TheBigOBook (@Oloni) February 12, 2019 Urging women to ask out their crushes is certainly a spin on the norm, because a lot of people are still stuck in the idea that the men are the ones who have to do all the initiating. Which is part of the reason the replies to this thread ended up being so entertaining. Single people all across the world were asking out their crushes and expressing some emotions they never had the courage to before–and while some people were turned down, others got exactly the response they were looking for, along with a date for February 14. So, let’s take a look at some of the best replies to this Twitter challenge and see what happens when you step out of your bubble to finally ask out your crush. Sometimes when you shoot your shot, the ball comes right back out and hits you in the face… okay i messed up ahskdjdkdk pic.twitter.com/ubLPriwdRj — Rose Quacker (@Rose_Quacker) February 12, 2019 “who’s paying?” I give up pic.twitter.com/AM9cQKS1ae — Breanna (@Miss_breBaby) February 13, 2019 And sometimes your crush already knows about the Twitter challenge…you ain’t slick pic.twitter.com/M3Y1Zabdpu — YT: PINKBABYSHEY (@Pinkbabyshey) February 12, 2019 had me in the first round ngl pic.twitter.com/a2Nth8kCIi — cat (@alitasengines) February 12, 2019 BUSTED pic.twitter.com/nN0Lz4DHpa — GHOST (@il_haaaam) February 12, 2019 But sometimes, the replies are unexpectedly adorable and end up with a date. I'm actually gassed LMAO pic.twitter.com/mMM7rdXAh9 — Moonchild (@nostalgicfaye) February 12, 2019 For once @Oloni it worked pic.twitter.com/adJ4kuMzqb — Señora Fuego (@MsRxchards) February 12, 2019 w i l d pic.twitter.com/vmTixCN81i — ¯_(ツ)_/¯ (@toomuchsash) February 13, 2019 Soooooooo I’m terrified now.. pic.twitter.com/51yDPyXced — Bonnie (@SiSi_Simply) February 12, 2019 If you’re feeling frisky and want to reach out to your crush for some last minute Valentine’s Day plans–what have you got to lose? Take it from Twitter, what’s the worst that could happen?
