Like many-a-celebrity, Tinashe took to social media on #BlackoutTuesday (June 2) to voice her support for the Black Lives Matter movement and to drum up awareness about racial equality, police brutality, and more.

After the ‘2 On’ hitmaker set her sights on President Donald Trump specifically, however, Errol Webber – a cinematographer-turned-politician – hopped in to defend him.

Slamming the songstress for not being ‘able to chart above #100 on Billboard,’ Webber (currently campaigning for a seat in the U.S. House to represent California’s 37th Congressional District) ignited a fiery Twitter exchange with T that resulted in a virtual brawl with her fans.

See what we mean inside:

(more…)

Kelis isn’t the only musician condemning the music industry’s exploitation/rejection of black talent.

Find out what the chart-blazing Dance vocalist Kelli-Leigh has to say about her experiences in the business below…

(more…)

Trina is wasting no time addressing the drama she found herself in this morning, after comments she made about the race riots fell foul of public favor.

As reported, the rapper slammed the riots that have broken out in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

The passing of the unarmed Black man, after Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for nine minutes, has sparked protests and broader discourse about racial injustice.

It’s exactly this that has so many riled up at Trina, who used her Miami radio platform to brand rioters as “animals” and suggest it’s Black people destroying Black businesses.

She went on to stress that she isn’t afraid of being stopped by police while driving because she has her “license and registration.”

Despite the backlash, she’s undeterred. So much so that she’s doubling down on her comments.

Her words below…

(more…)

The teenage musician/influencer Bhad Bhabie has entered a rehabilitation facility.

Full story below…

(more…)

Kelis believes that it is time for the music industry to examine the way it exploits black artists.

Full story below…

(more…)

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.

Find out why Trina is trending for all the wrong reasons below…

(more…)

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.

Full story below…

(more…)

Amanda Seales only just joined ‘The Real.’ However, the outspoken star will not be returning to the daytime talker when it resumes.

Full story below…

(more…)

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.

See it all inside;

(more…)

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.

Details after the jump…

(more…)

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.

(more…)

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.

Full story below…

(more…)