Trina is renowned for saying her mind. And usually, the femcee finds herself on the side of public favor.
However, that wasn’t the case after comments made on her Miami radio show about the racial tensions that have erupted in the wake of the death of unarmed Black man George Floyd. As widely reported, he lost his life after police officer Derek Floyd knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes.
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Tweet is answering the calls of fans thirsty for new music.
Because, four years after the release of her ‘Charlene’ album, the R&B chanteuse is gearing up to hatch fresh material.
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Amanda Seales only just joined ‘The Real.’ However, the outspoken star will not be returning to the daytime talker when it resumes.
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A week after taking to Twitter to lend an apology after a resurfaced ‘SNL’ comedy sketch that saw him portray fellow comedian Chris Rock while donning blackface went viral again (as we reported here), ‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon is using his current platform to ensure fans know his true stance on the offensive matter.
As conversations ignited around race are at the forefront in America at the moment, Fallon used Monday night’s episode (June 1) to discuss the controversy surrounding the ‘SNL’ clip and social injustice overall (i.e. ongoing protests against racial inequality, police brutality, and more).
Opting to skip his usual comedic monologue, the EMMY-nominated late night talk show host tapped guests Don Lemon and NAACP President Derrick Johnson to have an emotional yet open discussion about the topic.
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Jay-Z is tributing George Floyd in a major way.
As reported, the mogul personally telephoned Minnesota governor Tim Walz demanding justice for Floyd – an unarmed Black man who lost his life after police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes.
With international fury reaching fever pitch and protests amplifying by the day, Jay and his Roc Nation imprint have taken out full-page newspaper ads honoring Floyd.
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On Tuesday (June 2), the state of Minnesota – under the guidance of Governor Tim Walz – launched a sweeping civil rights probe into the Minneapolis Police Department – a week after an arresting officer placed his knee on the neck of an unarmed Black man, George Floyd, for over 8 minutes (events that led his death).
Designed to root out “systemic racism that is generations deep,” the governor took to Twitter earlier today to make the official announcement that the investigation would review policies and practices from over the past 10 years to determine if there was any foul play.
Rihanna is pausing for the cause.
The Bajan superstar has been celebrated in earnest for the Fenty empire she’s building. Yet, as a Black woman first and foremast, she’s taking a stand by putting justice over profits.
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The Weeknd is using his position as one of Pop’s biggest stars to encourage record labels and streaming services to publicly stand alongside the #BlackLivesMatter movement in the wake George Floyd‘s death.
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Rapper YG had announced plans to protest the deaths of unarmed Black civilians George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and more. Yet, moments ago he revealed that official concerns over safety has forced its cancellation.
Stressing that he “couldn’t wait for the label,” the MC still found an output to pour out his views in the form of new track ‘FTP.’
An acronym for “F**k The Police,” the fiery track sees the star declare “this sh*t must stop.”
The release arrives on #BlackoutTuesday – a day when the entertainment industry at large has agreed that #TheShowMustBePaused in recognition of the need for racial equality.
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The Black community and its contributions to the zeitgeist have pumped billions of dollars into the music business
Today, the industry takes the first step towards returning the favour.
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The Weeknd has donated a large amount of money to the Black Lives Matter human rights movement.
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