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Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse Call it Quits After Two Years of Dating!

If you are a fan of the hit CW series Riverdale  I apologize in advance for this heartbreaking news. But Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart have called it quits. Don’t worry, characters Betty Cooper and Jughead Jones are still going strong! But as for the actors, well we’re going to go ahead and say they’re probably not too eager to start filming for season 4. The co-stars have not yet addressed the claims, but Cole did accidentally drop the bomb while in San Diego at Comic-Con over the weekend.  Lili and Cole were all smiles at the film festival event where they discussed  their popular series , though they reportedly kept their distance and were “rarely seen together,” according to an Us Weekly source.  And while space doesn’t necessarily point to a breakup, the source did overhear Cole talking to a friend where he shared that he and Lili had broken up. *Cue the tears* According to a source from E! , however, the two split earlier this summer and they are also “not living together this season.” The  US source definitely left out some pretty important deets (like why the two had to break up and totally ruin our day?!) but we were informed that Lili and Cole left the event separately.  And now that we know their little secret, we feel super uncomfortable looking back at photos from the weekend where the two got stuck sitting next to each other on a panel.  “Please don’t put me between these two ever again,” the actress wrote of her seating arrangement which was in between AJ Kappa and Sprouse. We’re sure she was joking, this cast is super close , but now that the cat’s out of the bag we can’t help but feel pretty awkward for their predicament.  Other outlets have also confirmed the split. And while these reports may come as a shock to most fans, don’t worry quite yet because there are still hopes for a reconciliation. (!!!)   “Right now, it’s unclear where things stand, but it seems [like] they could be heading back in the direction of getting together,” the insider spilled. Reinhart and Sprouse began dating back in February 2017, though they didn’t confirm their romance until July 2017 to People . The actors, who also play BF and GF on their teen drama , kept their relationship private for the most part, but they couldn’t hold back from posting adorable photos of each other to Instagram. And even though they were totally in love, it took them a while to realize it. “Lili was a tough egg to crack, she’s very shy at first, reserved, and I think it was about halfway into the first season she started letting people in truly,” Sprouse revealed to Glamour in 2018. “And she’s one of those people that consistently pushes me to be better at the arts that I’m pursuing, and that’s just the kind of person she is, she inspires excellence out of everybody she works with.” Reinhart also opened up about her first impression of the 26-year-old twin, saying she found his voice “annoying.” The CW stars eventually sparked romance rumors and by the 2018 Met Gala, which was their first red carpet appearance together as a couple, fans were sold. “It’s not something that we hide, or it’s not something that we show off,” Sprouse told GQ in March 2019. “It’s just something that exists.” Their love may (at the moment) be shut off and well, non-existent.. but only IRL. At least we still have Bughead to admire and continue rooting for!  View Slideshow: Luke Perry: Mourned, Remembered by Co-Stars and Friends

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What’s Wrong With Y’all? Father Charged With Murder For Driving His Autistic Sons Off A California Pier

Source: Dennis Fischer Photography / Getty A Father Drove His Two Severely Autistic Sons Off Of A Pier In California A man in California has been charged with capital murder for killing his two sons, who both have severe autism. He is being accused of taking out insurance policies to cover his family and then driving his car off a Los Angeles-area pier four years ago, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office reported. 44-year-old Ali Elmezayen was charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder with the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders carried out for his financial gain. Prosecutors involved in the case said that he purchased $6 million in life insurance policies to cover his family in the event of an accidental death. Elmezayen is currently under federal custody and will first be tried on the insurance fraud charges, then the murder charges. He was in the car with his wife and two sons back in April of 2015 when he drove it off the berth and plunged them all into the water, according to prosecutors. Ali’s car window was open, and he swam to the surface within 30 seconds before making his way to a ladder on the pier. His wife, Rabab Diab, couldn’t swim, but authorities said that she was rescued by a fisherman after surfacing and screaming, “My kids, my kids.” “The poor lady was screaming hysterically,” recalled fisherman Ray Prince. “I thought she was going to drown.” Their two boys, 8-year-old Abdelkarim and 13-year-old Elhassan, couldn’t swim and were also strapped into child seats. Their lifeless bodies ended up being pulled from the car later by rescue divers. Following this incident, Elmezayen collected more than $260,000 in insurance payouts for the deaths and then wired over $170,000 back to his native Egypt, prosecutors in the fraud case explained. Initially, the district attorney declined to bring charges in his sons’ deaths because of insufficient evidence. A police mechanic found that the brake pedal in the vehicle didn’t properly work, but couldn’t tell if that was the case before the tragedy or because of the salt water corrosion. These new charges are a result of a further investigation. If convicted   of murder, Ali Elmezayen faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.

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Wendy Williams to Kim Kardashian: Get A$AP Rocky Out of Jail!

Kim Kardashian delivered a major plot twist when she revealed she was  studying to become a lawyer  earlier this year. It may be hard to imagine Kim representing anyone in court, and not just because she hasn't yet passed her Bar exam. But now that Wendy Williams is calling out for Kim's help, it's clear that Kim's influence and legal know-how are already in high demand . In a recent segment on her talk show show, Wendy Williams asked Kim Kardashian to help get A$AP Rocky released from jail in Sweeden. The 30-year-old rapper was arrested for assault after he and his crew were involved in a street altercation in Stockholm late last month. The beatdown was caught on camera, but Rocky's lawyer insists that it was done in self-defense. Additional footage of the incident, posted to the rapper's Instagram seems to confirm the lawyer's account. In the videos, we can plainly see that Rocky and his crew are being followed and harrassed by shrimpy guys who should really know better. Rocky and his entourage all but beg the two men to leave them alone and “walk the other way.” Of course, both men repeatedly refused to take the advice and continued to stalk the crew around Stockholm, resulting in the eventual fight and arrests. Look, laws are laws, and violence should always be discouraged. But after watching the tapes, it's hard not to feel like those jerks had it coming.  Wendy Williams seems to think of the Swedish as organized, healthy, and humane, and assumed their prisons would follow suit. “I'm thinking the prison probably has down sheets, 700 thread count,” Wendy says in the clip. She muses, “You can eat the meatballs like at IKEA all day long.” But Wendy was appalled by the reality of Rocky's imprisonment when she learned of the horrific, inhumane conditions in his cell. “It's Holy Hell!” Wendy reveals about the prison. She goes on to explain that he sleeps “down on the floor” on something akin to a yoga mat. She adds that he has no cell-mate, and he's been alone in his cell for 16 days. “This is stupid, he needs to be released,” Wendy asserts. Apparently, this is where Kim Kardashian comes in. Wendy Williams feels that if Kim were to speak up about this, her voice would make a difference. Kim would be joining a handful of other celebrities who have spoken out about the wrongful imprisonment, including Al Sharpton, Snoop Dogg, and even Donald Trump. In fact, it's Snoop Dogg who first mentions that Kim should get involved, as Wendy's clip shows. “Hey Kim Kardashian,” Snoop says in a self-recorded video post, “go get Rocky out of jail.” “Look out for us,” the famous rapper entreats, adding “The black community needs this.” Snoop and Wendy both also call on Kanye West to simply make his wife help Rocky out, in case their pleas didn't reach her directly. But why Kim Kardashian? What exactly do all these celebrities expect her to do? Well, the “queen of celebrities” as Wendy calls her, is on track to becoming a full-fledged lawyer.  And although she may not be legally certified yet, she may have a more a nuanced perspective of this issue from a legal standpoint. “She's involved with the law right now,” Wendy points out, “and this would be a big feather in her cap if she can help make this happen.” Truly, Kim's influence is so mighty that she could bring a lot of attention to Rocky's plight without ever stepping into the courtroom. But Wendy ackowledges that Kim can't pull this off all by herself. “When I say help, I mean she should not be the main person,” Wendy clarifies, suggesting Kim contact a law firm. Wendy goes on to explain that “Kim needs to be in the shadows, but clearly present, making it happen.” Wendy also suggests that Kim go so far as to make use of her connections with the white house, pushing our government to fast-track the issue with Sweeden. We love this fantasy of Kim as some kind of fame-powered superhero, fighting for justice from “the shadows” despite her insane level of visibility. We think Wendy may be giving Kim a little bit too much credit. But we live in a time when celebrities seem to make all the rules, so honestly, who even knows anymore? In any event, the world will know more about A$AP Rocky's fate on Friday, when prosecutors must either formally charge him or request to extend his detainment.

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Prince Harry & Prince William: Feuding Over How to Raise Archie?!

For months now, we’ve been hearing rumors about a feud between Prince William and Prince Harry . The causes for the alleged dispute vary wildly from one source to the next, but insiders seem to concur that there’s some bad blood between the two princes. Even outsiders can sense the friction, as William and Harry have been making fewer public appearances together, and they seem to have gone to great lengths to keep their distance from one another in private. Harry and wife Meghan Markle recently moved to Frogmore Cottage , nearly 20 miles from the home they once shared with William and Kate Middleton. Maybe Meg and Harry just wanted more privacy for their growing family. Or maybe the British tabloid media got it right for once, and there really is tension between the couples. Whatever the case, the hostility seemed to have eased a bit following the birth of Meghan and Harry’s first child, Archie . Now, however, Us Weekly is reporting that little Archie has actually reignited the feud between Harry and William. The thought of a British baby stirring up drama between two grown men by spreading gossip behind their backs is undeniably hilarious, but we regret to report that that’s not what happened. No, according to an insider who spoke with Us , Harry and Will are at odds over the proper way to raise a royal baby. As you may have heard, Harry and Meg have gone to great lengths to protect Archie’s privacy. They’ve even eschewed a royal title for the child so that he might live as “normal” a life as possible under the circumstances. According to the source, the couple “made the decision to have no live-in staff at Frogmore Cottage,” and they explain to curious parties that “it’s all part of wanting the most normal family environment for Archie.” And apparently, none of this sits well with Will. Maybe he feels such an upbringing is beneath a royal baby. Or perhaps he’s concerned that such austere measures will make his own kids look entitled by comparison Whatever the case, Will was reportedly pissed off by the decision to make Archie’s christening a press-free occasion. “The queen accepted Harry and Meghan’s decision to keep the event private,” says the insider, adding that William and Kate “weren’t happy about it. “William thinks his brother is going overboard keeping Archie out of the spotlight,” the informant says, noting thhe Harry’s older brother “blames Meghan”  And there it is. These stories always come around to someone blaming it all on Meghan. This one took some time, but it got there eventually. At this point there are three possible explanations for all this Meghan-blaming: 1. She messes up constantly. 2. The royals have ridiculously high standards, or  3. The tabloid media is awful and fabricates these reports on a daily basis. We’re guessing it’s a combo of 2 and 3 in at least 99 percent of cases. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton Feud: Tearing William and Harry Apart?! [UPDATED]

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A Lil Positivity: Moms Of Black Boys United Hosts Special Breakfast Honoring “The Exonerated Five” At Essence Fest

Source: Sean Johnson / Sean Johnson The Men Wrongly Convicted Of Rape Received Hero’s Welcome At Essence Festival The Exonerated Five were honored for their work on criminal justice reform by an organization that advocates for black children and families. Yusuf Salaam, Korey Wise and Raymond Santana were the guests of honor at the Moms of Black Boys United “Champions of Change” breakfast at Essence Fest last weekend. Also honored was Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Phaedra Parks and criminal justice reform campaigner Monteria Robinson, whose son, Jamarion, was killed by the U.S. Marshals. Source: Sean Johnson / Sean Johnson The men later shared their stories of redemption and their work as criminal justice advocates on a panel moderated by Vanessa McCullers, the Moms of Black Boys United executive director. Hit the flip for more pics from the event:

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Philly Misspells Street Sign Dedicated To Hometown Legend Patti LaBelle

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Source: Erika Goldring / Getty The city of Philadelphia has some explaining to do. Unfortunately the city’s Streets departments made a small but noticeable mistake when they failed to capitalize the “b” in LaBelle on street signs during a naming ceremony in honor of the iconic singer held last Tuesday. Signs that read “Patti LaBelle Way” will be hung on Broad Street along a stretch of blocks that span between Locust and Spruce street near the city center. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). The singer thanked all of her fans and recalled the days her and her family walked along the same street as a young girl. However, LaBelle was photographed at the event holding a sign with the correct spelling of her name. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer , the city will install correct signage this week. A block of Philadelphia's Broad Street has been renamed Patti Labelle Way in honor of @MsPattiPatti https://t.co/qS8bVgf0ee — Variety (@Variety) July 3, 2019 Patti LaBelle, whose birth name is Patricia Louise Holt, was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia and still calls the city home to this day. Her career has spanned over four decades, first as a member of the group the Blue Belles, then transitioning as the lead singer in Labelle. After branching out as a solo artist, she’s won two Grammy’s with a total of 13 nominations and has also delved into acting and entrepreneurship. 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 Her cooking skills were known and coveted among her industry peers and over the past six years she’s enjoyed monumental success with a cooking show and her own line of food products though her brand, Patti’s Good Life. “When people ask me about certain things, like why am I doing this dessert book or making this banana pudding, it’s because I love to see people’s faces after they taste my great desserts,” she said in a 2017 Vanity Fair interview. “And I’m making these for them. You know Patti Labelle is not eating all the things that she sells at Walmart, but of course I have to taste everything to make sure it’s right. It’s been in my blood, and I think that’s the way it’s going to end up.” This story was originally posted on MadameNoire.com .  ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : August Alsina Hospitalized After Singer Lost The Ability To Walk Tyler Perry Paid For Keke Palmer To See A Dermatologist To Battle Severe Acne [VIDEO] Take Her Phone: Apryl Jones Put The Game, Shaq, Kevin Durant & More On IG Live Blast [VIDEO] Follow @TheRSMS  

Philly Misspells Street Sign Dedicated To Hometown Legend Patti LaBelle

A3C Announces 2019 Conference Speakers Live At The Gathering Spot

Source: Courtesy of A3C Festival / A3C A3C Announces 2019 Conference Speakers Live At The Gathering Spot A3C is the annual gathering of entrepreneurs, artists and creatives in Atlanta to connect, discover, and create. The pillars of the A3C Conference include music, tech, film, social justice and culture. We invite a number of today’s most innovative and influential thought leaders to share their stories, insights and vision for the future. 2019 A3C featured speakers include: Bozoma Saint John (Endeavor), T.I. (Rapper/Activist), Gary Vaynerchuk (VaynerMedia), Lenny S (Roc Nation), Mike Will Made It , Will Packer (Film Producer), Dapper Dan (Fashion Designer), Charlamagne Tha God , Kevin Liles (300 Ent), Just Blaze , Fadia Kader (Instagram), Baron Davis , Paul Judge (Techsquare Labs & Pindrop), Kei Henderson (Sincethe80s), No Vacancy Inn (Creative Agency) and Rob Markman (Genius). Over the next 3 months A3C be adding hundreds of conference speakers to this initial announcement.   The  A3C Festival  (Oct 8-13) is a series of unforgettable concerts and experiences celebrating hip-hop’s past, present and future at premier venues across Atlanta. The events highlight different elements of hip-hop culture and feature hundreds of artists, producers, DJs and creatives from around the world. Venues and schedule of events to be announced. The  A3C Conference  (Oct 10-12) includes keynotes, panels, workshops, mixers and sessions featuring hundreds of innovators and thought-leaders. Connecting, educating and inspiring the artists, entrepreneurs and creatives that shape culture and business.

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‘LHHATLS8’ Recap: The Results Of Karlie Redd’s Lie Detector Test Are…

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Source: Emma McIntyre / Getty Tonight’s episode of Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta begins with Scrappy, Kirk, and Joc kicking it somewhere in Atlanta. Then we find Karlie Redd, Erica Dixon, Rasheeda and Rasheeda’s mom kicking it in another part of the A. Both Scrappy and Erica are giving their respective sides of their drama. Basically, neither they nor did certain relatives play well at Emani’s birthday party.  It was so bad that Emani actually cried about it. Later on, Erica gives birth to her twin girls but they end up in the NICU. That’s all that Erica cares to focus on for now.  Yung Joc feels that Sina, Sharonda Karlie, and Shekinah’s gossiping ruined his relationship with Kendra. He goes to him and Sharonda’s shop to demand answers from Shekinah, Karlie, Sharonda, and Sina about what they said. Shekinah keeps it real and she did spill some tea to people (not Kendra) but that she was only repeating what she heard from Karlie. Joc appreciated her honesty but now Karlie and Sharonda have some explaining to do. Karlie said she got it from Sharonda. Sharonda said it’s true because he does flirt with the stylists. Sina said Joc does flirt a lot, so obviously they’re not wrong to gossip, even though these rumors snowballed into something completely insane.  Now, we know that a lot of the women in Jocs’ life have said that he flirts. But Kendra thinks that he has been slanging D. Karlie then demands to know if it’s true that he has been sleeping with other stylists or not. Wait, so now she wants to verify after the fact?  Anyway, Joc says it’s not true and he seems genuine. He’s different this time. He gets so upset that he starts going off on them because he feels like they messed up his relationship. Sina, Karlie, and Sharonda push back because they don’t feel like they’re wrong, which they are. That’s when Joc wigs out, no pun intended. He goes and angrily tosses an inanimate object just so they know it’s real. We’ve never seen him this mad but he really loves Kendra and lost her to sabotage. Even though, if Kendra was so quick to break up with him behind rumors, and without verification, then maybe she wasn’t really the one after all. He tells Sina and Sharonda to get out and threatens to shut the shop down.  Later on, Joc finds Kendra at her job and tries to state his case but she still isn’t trying to hear him. Her thing now is that he shouldn’t have been messy enough to have those rumors flying about him anyway. Joc definitely loves Kendra, but she’s done, at least for now.  What she wants most before even considering a relationship with him again is space.  Karlie Redd’s daughter, Jasmine, makes an appearance, just in time for Rasheeda’s upcoming mother/daughter event. But before the event, they have some bonding time where Jasmine tells Karlie that she’s taking a break from school because people have been talking trash about her mom based on the things Pooh has been saying. Karlie is pissed that Pooh’s rumors are affecting her daughter and plans to “fix her.” Speaking of Pooh, she has three grown daughters. One of those daughters, Najee, comes to visit her. Pooh tells her about the Karlie situation from her perspective. Obviously, Pooh thinks Karlie is jealous of her and that she’s a crazy person poisoning the other women against her for no real reason.  Pooh mentions the upcoming mother/daughter event, but that she’s not sure if she’s going to go since people don’t like her. Najee has some sense and tells Pooh that she should go because she’s older than those women and more seasoned and really shouldn’t be involved in this. Therefore, she can coexist peacefully without drama.  You read that correctly, Pooh’s daughter seems to be more mature than she is.  Now we’re at Rasheeda’s Classy mommy daughter event. It starts off well at first. Karlie and Pooh manage to avoid each other at first. But then it’s Karlie and Jasmine’s turn to say sweet things to each other. Jasmine starts by talks about how strict her mom was but that she understands it and loves her. Then Karlie says she doesn’t show her daughter on TV much because she shelters her. Then talks about how she’s disturbed by the fact that her daughter is leaving school due to being bullied about her. And then…Karlie pulls out the lie detector results — because she just had to make Rasheeda’s event about her, naturally — and starts talking about how her lie detector test results to show that anything that people are saying about her is wrong followed by ugly crying. Pooh asks who “people” are. You know, the people who have been saying stuff about her, because she knows it’s aimed at her. That sets Jasmine off so she gets up and storms toward Pooh like she’s going to fight. Meanwhile, Karlie is holding up the paper saying that results are that Pooh lied. By this time, Najee is in on the melee trying to scrap with Jasmine and Rasheeda, but security is handling the situation. You know they are not about to let anyone fight.  RELATED POSTS ‘LHHATLS8’ Recap: We’ve Never Seen Yung Joc This Mad Before ‘LHHATLS8’ Recap: Karlie Alleges That Her Ex-Fiance Is Verbally Abusive

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Motown Records Celebrates 60th Anniversary At Essence Festival

  Source: UMG / UMG   Motown Records Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Interactive Experience At Essence Festival Motown Records brought its year-long, 60 th anniversary celebration to the ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola – the world’s largest cultural, entertainment and empowerment experience. On Saturday, July 6, the iconic label opened the doors to Motown Manor, located at New Orleans’ historic Race + Religious property along the riverfront of the Lower Garden District. The day-long experience kicked off with a VIP women’s brunch, which included a special fireside chat shining a light on the Motown legacy and its future. “Motown & Lyft Presents Leading Ladies: A conversation about finding your voice” was moderated by Nilka Thomas, Vice President of Talent and Inclusion for Lyft. Speakers included Motown’s Ethiopia Habtemariam; Valerie Jarrett, a member of the Lyft Board of Directors and former senior advisor to Barack Obama; and Amber Grimes, Senior Vice President of Capitol Music Group. Source: UMG / UMG Motown Manor opened its doors to festivalgoers and a group of HBCU students/alumni for The Motown Social in the afternoon. The History Room was filled with Motown memorabilia, images and vinyl listening stations featuring hits from throughout the label’s 60-year history. In the Beauty Room, guests were treated to makeovers. With makeup by Black Radiance and hair by Swivel, they could choose from three looks celebrating the women of Motown – The Diana, The Erykah and The City Girl. Monica Poindexter, Lyft Head of Inclusion & Diversity, moderated a playback of music from BJ the Chicago Kidand King of Brass performed live, putting a New Orleans spin on beloved Motown hits. The event also featured a DJ set by Millie, tarot card readings, henna tattoos and more. Motown Noir followed, with captivating performances by JAMESDAVIS, Ms. Nix and BJ the Chicago Kid. Guests sipped special Motown cocktails throughout the evening and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres created by New Orleans Chef Nigel Henderson’s Feast L.A. To check out more photos from the anniversary celebration, hit the flip!

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Video Director Tried To Swap Out A Dark Skin Model For A Light Skin Model & Tory Lanez Wasn’t Having It

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Source: Gregory Shamus / Getty Tory Lanez wasn’t having it during a recent video shoot when a video director tried to replace a dark skin model with a light skin model. Footage from the shoot shows Lanez request a time out and demand the other woman be placed back in the shot. View this post on Instagram This is an On -Going problem in our community of entertainment that needs to stop . As a black man , Sometimes I’m going to joke about the black community just like we all do . BUT WHAT IM NOT GOING TO DO IS ALLOW ANY OF THESE DIRECTORS TO DE-VALUE OUR BLACK WOMEN … countless times I’ve seen directors swap out our women of color for women of lighter complexion, or women with straighter hair ETC . … IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS ARTIST TO STAND UP AND NOT LET THIS HAPPEN .. it’s BEEN time to embrace our woman of color #BlackIsBeautiful A post shared by torylanez (@torylanez) on Jun 16, 2019 at 7:43am PDT Lanez captioned the video, “This is an On -Going problem in our community of entertainment that needs to stop . As a black man , Sometimes I’m going to joke about the black community just like we all do . BUT WHAT IM NOT GOING TO DO IS ALLOW ANY OF THESE DIRECTORS TO DE-VALUE OUR BLACK WOMEN … countless times I’ve seen directors swap out our women of color for women of lighter complexion, or women with straighter hair ETC . … IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS ARTIST TO STAND UP AND NOT LET THIS HAPPEN .. it’s BEEN time to embrace our woman of color #BlackIsBeautiful.” Shortly after the post went viral, the “light skin” model accused Lanez of using this opportunity as a publicity stunt. “Tory asked for both me and the girl to do solo shots. When it was her turn he said cut the video to make it appear as if it had something to do with race.” She said. “I know the directors very well and they made me the lead girl in that video and many others.” Tory took to Instagram to clarify his intentions on the shoot and deny doing it for publicity reasons, which would make sense since it wasn’t his song or video to begin with. View this post on Instagram #ToryLanez address what happened on the set of his latest video!! A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Jun 17, 2019 at 11:08am PDT It seems people are divided over Tory’s perception of the events and the models accusations that it wasn’t genuine. Still, we won’t take away the positive affect it had on the colorism movement. What say you readers? RELATED STORIES: Youtube Vlogger Disappointed Her Daughter Didn’t Have ‘Pretty Eyes,’ Responds To ‘Colorism’ Backlash Listen To Black Women: Does Colorism Hold People Back From Success?

Video Director Tried To Swap Out A Dark Skin Model For A Light Skin Model & Tory Lanez Wasn’t Having It