Desean Jackson To Rock Custom Shoes To Protest Police Brutality Ballers are finding more ways to protest the police killings of Black people. Instead of taking a knee , baller DeSean Jackson plans to make a statement at today’s game with his footwear. Desean reportedly hired artist Marcus Rivero — a.k.a. SolesBySir — to design a yellow caution tape wrap around on his cleats to protest the frequent deaths of unarmed African Americans at the hands of police. TMZ caught up with Desean to find out more about the statement he intends to make with his caution tape cleats: We reached out to Jackson for a comment … and were told “I’ve seen enough yellow caution tape and it’s time for a stand and a change in our community and society.” “Senseless killings have been ongoing for awhile and police brutality in our black community … and as a young black leader with a stage and platform I’m starting awareness to help prevent these killings, and hopefully get justice to these cops who have taken lives of innocent human beings.” Jackson says he doesn’t just want justice, but also “a change with the decision making on these cop killings.” “I am also coming up with a master plan to start a movement” with the intention of making a real impact. We’re told Jackson plans to wear the cleats during pregame warmups tomorrow … and possibly during the game. We wonder what Desean’s plan will entail. Good for him taking a stand in his own way… Splash/NFL
Wisin is living every parent’s worst nightmare at the moment. The recording artist and his wife, Yomaira Ortiz Felician, made the most heartbreaking announcement possible on Friday afternoon: They confirmed the death of their one-month old daughter, Victoria. This is what Wisin wrote on Instagram to alert followers about the horrible news: “Thank you, my God, for one month of life, for one month of Victoria. “God gives, and God takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord. Princess Victoria, I will see you again in heaven. “What immense pain I have, God, please help me. I want to use this moment to thank the millions of people that were praying for our family and our Victoria. “Thank you because in all of your gestures and words that you had with us we were able to see God each time. My princess just died.” Wisin and Yomaira, who are parents to a pair of other kids, shared the news of Victoria’s birth with the world just a few weeks ago. As for the tragedy that befell the child? Wisin told Puerto Rico’s Lo Sé Todo that his newborn daughter was born with the genetic disorder of trisomy 13. It inflicts one in every 10,000 newborns and symptoms can include kidney malformations, structural congenital heart defects, incomplete brain development, and failure to thrive. This is a syndrome in which an individual has three copies of chromosome 13 material instead of two copies. The 37-year-old star said that his wife is suffering from depression due to the entire situation that the family is now facing. “We’re going through a difficult moment,” he said to the show. “It’s things that happen.” We truly cannot imagine. According to E! News, Wisin and his wife were made aware of their baby’s diagnosis when Feliciano was five months pregnant, yet decided to continue with the pregnancy because of their faith. Since Victoria’s arrival, Wisin – who comprises half of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel – has jumped on social media numerous times to share updates and information about the complications regarding his third child’s birth. “I have always respected and collaborated with the press about every aspect of my professional career. But on this occasion, our daughter’s health is the most important thing for us,” Wisin said in a statement when Victoria was born, adding: “In this respectful manner, we request the space to face this situation in the privacy of our family. We want to take advantage of this moment to thank everyone for the love that we have received. “Like any other parent, we ask that you all continue to pray for us so that we can overcome this process and that our daughter will be able to recover soon. God will fulfill his purpose in our Victoria.” We send our prayers to Wisin and his loved ones.
Great news, everybody: Teen Mom is giving us some happy feelings for a change! While Farrah Abraham is crying over her douchebag boyfriend and Jenelle Evans is, you know, existing , Chelsea Houska continues to be the best Teen Mom of them all. Chelsea continues to be the cutest Teen Mom, too — and that’s because she just might be getting married this weekend! Yes, according to rumors , Chelsea is marrying her absurdly handsome boyfriend, Cole DeBoer, tomorrow. The wedding will be in good ol’ South Dakota, and it will surely be charming and romantic and just so very beautiful. And just in case you’re cautious about getting your hopes up, know that there’s solid evidence these rumors are true. Chelsea posted this photo on Instagram, explaining that this is her sister and that she’d just arrived from Florida. The sister posted a photo of her own as well, one of her children with Chelsea’s seven-year old daughter, Aubree. Now, why would Chelsea’s sister come all that way with a couple of young kids in tow? Probably to see her little sister get married, if we had to guess. Chelsea shared another telling photo, one of some flowers she received from Cole. “I don’t know what I did to deserve this man,” she wrote in the photo’s caption, “but I am thankful every single day. @coledeboer beyond proud to be able to call you my husband soon! My favorite flowers, sunflowers and proteas.” So she’s excited about being able to call Cole her husband “soon” … but how soon? Inquiring minds and impatient hearts need to know. We’re just so pumped about Chelsea’s wedding because she deserves it so much. After all, she made the terrible mistake of getting involved with Adam Lind, and now she has to pay for that for the rest of her life. Adam was absolutely awful to her , so for her to find a great (and attractive) guy like Cole, it’s just a lovely little happy ending. Of course, we’re also looking forward to Chelsea’s wedding because she’s about halfway through her pregnancy now. Can you imagine how precious that baby bump will be in a wedding dress? Yeah, it’s safe to say that we’re looking forward to this. View Slideshow: Chelsea Houska and Cole DeBoer: Cutest (Most Stable) Teen Mom Couple Ever!
As you’ve probably heard, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been kneeling for the national anthem prior to his team’s games as a means of protesting police violence against people of color. Though the spirit of his protest quickly spread to throughout the NFL and is now impacting other sports , Kaepernick’s decision has been unpopular with some fans, particularly folks with more right-wing political leanings – like the members of the Duggar family. But now it looks like one Duggar insider might be breaking with the rest of the Counting On clan when it comes to matters related to Kaepernick, the police, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Ben Seewald doesn’t have a reputation as the most socially conscious reality star on television, but it seems that the 21-year-old has been affected by the recent wave of fatal shootings perpetrated by police officers. Sources close to the family say that the husband of Jessa Duggar has broken with his in-laws by expressing support for Kaepernick and concern for the communities that have been affected by police violence. Seewald has mostly kept these views from fans, but he’s also given subtle indications on social media that he’s more left-leaning in his political beliefs than the ultra-conservative Duggars: Earlier this week, Ben re-tweeted evangelical preacher Russell Moore, who stated that “the situation has to change” regarding police violence toward African-Americans. And it’s far from the first time that Ben has demonstrated an awareness of the problem of systemic racism in America. Ben Seewald on Racial Unrest That’s Ben interviewing the rapper Flame about protests and police violence earlier this year. Seewald admits that he knows little about the subject, but expresses a willingness to learn, which is certainly a step in the right direction. Ben seems to be a political centrist on social issues, but his moderate beliefs put him far to the left of his famous in-laws. And not surprisingly, they’ve earned him condemnation from the family’s evangelical fans. Earlier this month, Seewald posted a photo of President Obama on his Instagram page with the following caption: “Be in prayer for president Obama: ‘Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. “‘For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.'” Naturally, his comments section exploded in criticism, with numerous followers declaring their intention to stop following Ben on social media and boycott his family’s show. Ben responded with a biblical clapback: “Before calling a leader (or anyone else) by a derogatory term, consider this: ‘Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.’ – 1 Peter 2:17.” Pretty enlightened stuff, especially coming from a member of the Duggar clan. Of course, this is the same guy who once blamed racism on evolution , so he still has a long way to go. Anyway, one member of the extended Duggar-verse who likely won’t be sitting next to Ben this Thanksgiving is Jill Duggar’s mother-in-law, Cathy Dillard, who recently tweeted: “Not watching NFL, till they fire those who refuse to honor this country. No McDonalds either! @NFL @McDonalds – I will miss McDonalds. ” No word on what McDonald’s has to do with any of this.
On September 27, the NFL player stopped by the International Barbershop on Malcolm X Boulevard to read to students in support of nonprofit organization Barbershop Books.
Chance’s Tour Goes A Little West Chance the Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring Day Tour started in Chicago yesterday and featured a surprise guest in Kanye West . Kanye, who had his own show in Nashville that evening, popped up on the young emcee to help him do a rousing rendition of their cult favorite “Ultralight Beam.” It was a definite good look for a young guy in the game who seems to be on his way to carving out a legacy and becoming a legend in his own right. via MTV The lineup was already stacked for the one-day bonanza, with Alicia Keys , Lil Wayne , John Legend , Skrillex , and more packing the schedule, but members of the MCD crew couldn’t help but take in the impromptu collab from the side of the stage as Tyler, the Creator is seen doing in the clip above. It’s kind of a huge thing to throw a massive event like MCD and have your idol come out and not only attend, but perform , and make the point to show up when he’s got a show of his own a few states away. That’s love, right there, but it makes sense considering how Kanye thinks Chance is “the future” and all. Sometimes, it’s good to have friends in high places.
We better off as friends pic.twitter.com/4L0bh8YhQY — Lil Uzi Hurt (@iHateChadstacks) September 25, 2016 Black Twitter Turns The Giants Game Into A Roast Session Every NFL Sunday, there’s a chance your favorite player is going to get fried. On this week’s edition of the “Summer Jam screen,” Odell Beckham Jr . is today’s target after he got a little emotional on the sidelines. Twitter will never forgo an opportunity to turn a celebrity into a meme and OBJ was no exception. Click through to see some of the funniest tweets about Beckham Jr .
On September 20, Charlotte, North Carolina resident Keith Lamont Scott was shot four times by police officer Brentley Vinson. Scott, a father of seven, later died of his injuries. He was 43 years old. Now, new footage showing the minutes directly before and after the shooting has been obtained and released by NBC News. Viewers should be warned that the footage is disturbing: Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Footage The voice on the video is that of Scott’s wife, Rakeyia. She can be heard repeatedly pleading with officers to not shoot. When police instruct Lamont to drop his weapon, Rakeyia informs that her husband is unarmed: “He doesn’t have a weapon, he has a TBI [traumatic brain injury], he’s not going to do anything to you guys, he just took his medicine.” A police spokesperson says Scott was holding an object that appeared to be a gun, which can be seen near his feet in photos taken after the shooting. In the days since the shooting, Charlotte has erupted in protests and riots, which have sadly resulted in more gun violence. Governor Pat McCrory has declared a state of emergency, and ordered the deployment of the Charlotte National Guard. This morning, a man named Rayquan Borum was charged with shooting a protester. Earlier this week, Scott’s family issued a statement to protesters, reading: “As a family, we respect the rights of those who wish to protest, but we ask that people protest peacefully.” “Please do not hurt people or members of law enforcement, damage property or take things that do not belong to you in the name of protesting.” Today’s developments come on the heels of news that Tulsa, Oklahoma police officer Betty Shelby has been charged with first degree manslaughter . Shelby was the officer under scrutiny for shooting Terrenece Crutcher, another unarmed black man, last week. The problem of police violence against people of color in America has drawn global attention in recent months. Spurred by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem before a preseason NFL game, players across the league have begun using their platform to protest the violence and demand action. Earlier today, Charlotte mayor Jennifer Roberts announced that there were no plans to release the video of Scott’s shooting, as she believed doing so would affect the integrity of an ongoing police investigation. “When you are still gathering eyewitness accounts, they are still talking to folks,” Roberts said in a press conference. “If you have already seen something on the Internet, it can cloud your memory, it can alter what you think you saw.” She added: “We want eyewitnesses to tell us without being led or having their memory changed by something they heard or saw.” We’ll have further updates on this story as more information becomes available.
On September 20, Charlotte, North Carolina resident Keith Lamont Scott was shot four times by police officer Brentley Vinson. Scott, a father of seven, later died of his injuries. He was 43 years old. Now, new footage showing the minutes directly before and after the shooting has been obtained and released by NBC News. Viewers should be warned that the footage is disturbing: Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Footage The voice on the video is that of Scott’s wife, Rakeyia. She can be heard repeatedly pleading with officers to not shoot. When police instruct Lamont to drop his weapon, Rakeyia informs that her husband is unarmed: “He doesn’t have a weapon, he has a TBI [traumatic brain injury], he’s not going to do anything to you guys, he just took his medicine.” A police spokesperson says Scott was holding an object that appeared to be a gun, which can be seen near his feet in photos taken after the shooting. In the days since the shooting, Charlotte has erupted in protests and riots, which have sadly resulted in more gun violence. Governor Pat McCrory has declared a state of emergency, and ordered the deployment of the Charlotte National Guard. This morning, a man named Rayquan Borum was charged with shooting a protester. Earlier this week, Scott’s family issued a statement to protesters, reading: “As a family, we respect the rights of those who wish to protest, but we ask that people protest peacefully.” “Please do not hurt people or members of law enforcement, damage property or take things that do not belong to you in the name of protesting.” Today’s developments come on the heels of news that Tulsa, Oklahoma police officer Betty Shelby has been charged with first degree manslaughter . Shelby was the officer under scrutiny for shooting Terrenece Crutcher, another unarmed black man, last week. The problem of police violence against people of color in America has drawn global attention in recent months. Spurred by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem before a preseason NFL game, players across the league have begun using their platform to protest the violence and demand action. Earlier today, Charlotte mayor Jennifer Roberts announced that there were no plans to release the video of Scott’s shooting, as she believed doing so would affect the integrity of an ongoing police investigation. “When you are still gathering eyewitness accounts, they are still talking to folks,” Roberts said in a press conference. “If you have already seen something on the Internet, it can cloud your memory, it can alter what you think you saw.” She added: “We want eyewitnesses to tell us without being led or having their memory changed by something they heard or saw.” We’ll have further updates on this story as more information becomes available.
I don’t know who Claudia Galanti is…but she must be very important because she can afford fake tits and more importantly…paparazzi to come take pics of her like she matters when we all know she doesn’t matter – at least not in America…at least not unless she’s a fashion icon, a social media influencer, showing us her understanding of beachwear…you know the best way to outfit a skinny, zombie like, terrifying stripper corpose…in a bikini… I am not a fashion magazine, but to perverts like me…this is fashion…and cheesy sugar baby looking bitches like this…fuck fashion week…fuck these fashion models…when really you should just be paying to fuck GALANTI…like the bowl of Gelato she sounds like…. The post Claudia Galanti Toopless Beach of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepfather .
