Rich Polk Getty Images for BET Jemele Hill Isn’t Surprised That ESPN Suspended Her ESPN host Jemele Hill stirred controversy after tweeting what everyone already knows about Donald Trump–that he is a white supremacist unfit to serve in the White House. ESPN gave Hill a 2-week paid suspension and received a lot of support standing with her, inspiring people calling and tweeting the network to let ESPN know we #StandWith Jemele. This weekend, TMZ caught up with Ms. Hill, and she told the publication that she most definitely “deserved” her two-week suspension from the network for violating social media policy. But not so fast, Hill also said she’ll “never take back what I said.” She’s still a real one, after all. Jemele spoke with TMZ at the Los Angeles International Airport, “I deserved a suspension. I violated policy…going forward we’ll be in a good, healthy place.” She also added: “I would tell people, absolutely, after my Donald Trump tweets, I deserved that suspension. I deserved it. Like, absolutely. I violated the policy.” Donald Trump is a white supremacist who has largely surrounded himself w/ other white supremacists. — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 11, 2017 Hill also said she’d only apologize for putting “ESPN in a bad spot,” but you won’t catch her saying sorry for what she said, because she’s still a firm believer in those sentiments. Jemele also expressed the gratitude for all of her supporters during this time and says that her time off was used for reflection. She is returning back to work on Monday.
Image via KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images 54 Policemen Kill In Cairo During Raid-Turned-Shootout S#it is real in Cairo, Egypt . According to NYDailyNews , 54 policeman were killed in a massive firefight with a militant group during a raid Friday night. It’s reported the officers’ deaths marks the largest loss of life in such a fight since 2013. Officials say that the death toll could ultimately be higher as the Egyptian government has eschewed confirmation of a number of fatalities and local news sources reporting varying numbers. Egypt has been struggling to contain an insurgency by Islamic militants led by an affiliate of the Islamic State group, centered mostly across the Suez Canal in the northern region of the Sinai Peninsula, but attacks on the mainland have also recently increased. The country has been under a state of emergency since bombings and suicide attacks targeting minority Coptic Christians killed scores earlier this year. Those attacks were claimed by IS. Like we said, sh!t is REAL.
Maino Stops By The Breakfast Club Maino stopped by The Breakfast Club on Friday to chop it up with Charlamagne, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy. He talked about everything from his reasoning on leaving his deal with Atlantic Records, to him learning how to rap by himself instead of in a group. Maino also drops some knowledge on more current up-and-coming rappers in the game and gives advice to others who want to get out of a deal like he did.
Justine Skye kicked off the NBA season in Brooklyn by kicking up dust with her rendition of the National Anthem, taking a knee to make sure the message of equal rights for African Americans doesn’t get silenced. Got a bit shaky at the end.. was pretty uneasy about singing the anthem and probably won’t ever be invited to sing it again but I had to take a knee for the opening game in my city and let my voice be heard. We will not be silenced ✊ #blacklivesmatter Getty/Instagram
Hustle Gang Spotted At 2017 REVOLT Music Conference Last weekend, T.I. and his Hustle Gang invaded the Eden Roc Hotel for the 4th annual Revolt Music Conference, in Miami. As previously reported Hustle gang head Tip was part of a panel titled “Hip Hop VS Trump” where Hip-Hop artists, industry pros and activists debated on the current political climate. According to T.I. he has a duty to speak on the ridiculous antics of “Agent Orange” because of his 7 children. “My evolution is constant,” said Tip. “I don’t see myself at a place where ‘Oh I have changed so much and my perspective is so immensely different.’ We’re both growing in an environment where things are happening that affect us, our loved ones, our livelihoods, our culture, our way of life. I have children,” he added. They’re growing up in a world that I have an opportunity to affect change [in], and I would not be able to look them in the eyes if I hadn’t exercised and exhausted all my resources and options to institute that change.” Gifted Talents Following the panel, the entire Hustle Gang performed at the RMC stage to close out the Ciroc Hustle Pool Party. RaRa, Tokyo Jetz, Translee, Yung Booke, London Jae, Brandon Rossi with special guest GFMBRYYCE, rocked the crowd performing some of the singles off the new Hustle Gang collaborative album, ‘We Want Smoke.’ T.I. ended the set with some solo trap classics and wrapped the show with a Hustle Gang rendition of “About the Money.” Joe Films Gifted Talents On Sunday Tip brought Tokyo Jetz, the first lady of Hustle Gang, to the Revolt Music Conference Gala, honoring fellow female emcee and entertainment extraordinaire, Queen Latifah, for her tremendous contributions to the music, film and beauty industries. ExclusiveAccess.net Hustle Gang isn’t just taking over conferences however, they’re also covering Rolling Out magazine and Tip’s talking about “relinquishing his power” to his Hip-Hop collective. “Usually, I’m in control of the entire project from top to the bottom but not with this one.” said T.I. “For me to relinquish that kind of power and control, that means I really trust and believe in their voices, visions, and their talents.” J.R. West J.R. West Are you feeling their Rolling Out cover ??? More Hustle Gang on the flip.
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