With the discourse surrounding trans rights gaining volume globally, actor Malik Yoba is the the latest name to weigh-in.

Taking to Instagram, the ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ star issued a powerful PSA to Black men and all men relating to the verbal and physical abuse of trans folk.

During the lengthy message, Yoba also revealed that he identifies as trans-attracted.

His words below…

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Those hoping music’s Bad Gal was joining forces with the moment’s Hot Girl will be disappointed to learn it isn’t so.

Back in February, Rihanna fans – affectionately called ‘The Navy’ – began circulating rumors the diva was set to collaborate with Megan Thee Stallion after she began following the ‘Big Ole Freak’ hitmaker on Instagram.  Those rumors went into overdrive recently after reports surfaced the 31-year-old, hard at work on her 9th studio album, registered a song called ‘Whip It’ with SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers) – an “invitation-only Performing Rights Organization that represents the world’s top songwriters, composers and music publishers.”

With fingers crossed, members of The Navy began flooding Rih’s social media handles with hopes she would confirm the longstanding rumor.  The confirmation she offered, however, wasn’t exactly what they were looking for:

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As we previously reported, September 3rd marks the release date of ‘Hurricanes’ – the memoir of Miami-based rapper Rick Ross.

Beyond detailing his troubled childhood and meteoric rise to the heights of Hip Hop fame, the 43-year-old’s tell-all is set to address some of the more controversial aspects of his life – namely his battles with depression, weight, and drugs.  Although reported at the time as “complications related to pneumonia,” the latter was speculated as the cause of his highly publicized hospitalizations over the past decade.  At the time the incidents dominated headlines and ignited rumors the Bawse was on life support and near death (click here to read).

Healthier now, Ricky Rozay is ready to use his story as a cautionary tale for those following in his footsteps.  Details inside:

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50 Cent is the man getting dragged up and down Twitter after he declared his ‘I’m the Man’ co-star, Chris Brown, was ‘better’ than King of Pop Michael Jackson.

Taking to Instagram on August 31, just two days after what would’ve been Jackson’s 61st birthday, the ‘Wanksta’ rapper praised Brown for his single sales which – as of time reported – are pushing the 70 million mark in the U.S. (a feat that makes him one of the top selling artists of all time). Lifting the post with a caption, “CB better then MJ to me now,” 50 set off a firestorm of clap backs from MJ fans who felt the comparison was not only undue, but unrealistic.  Their anger was only furthered when 50 also mentioned some of Jackson’s past legal woes.

See what we mean inside:

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Dallas Austin‘s conversation with the digital platform DJ Vlad has been insightful to say the least.

For, his time on the show brought with it stunning stories many of the artists he has worked with and for may have believed would never see the light of day.

Hit this link to find out what happened when Monica assaulted Brandy.

Ready for more?

Press play to find out why he thinks Boyz II Men needed an attitude transplant following the release of its first album…and how Babyface was affected by what he suggests were negative vibes.

Watch below….

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Investors have high hopes in Rihanna and her SAVAGE X Fenty brand.

Full story below…

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Can you believe that The Parkers turned 20 yesterday (August 30th 2019.)

Only right then that we celebrate the impactful, positive and hilarious show by making it the subject of this week’s ‘Retro Rewind.’

The series was built to follow the lives of Moesha characters Kim and Nikki Parker after viewers of the Brandy-fronted show gave UPN good reason to believe that a spin-off would soar on a ratings front. They were right.

So, with help from the late and eternally great Yvette Wilson, Countess Vaughn and Mo’Nique launched the show on August 30th 1999 alongside Dorien Wilson, Jenna von oy and Ken Lawson.

Take that journey to the past with us below…

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Lil Nas X rode his way to the top of the charts with ‘Old Town Road’ and carved out record-breaking success in the process. For, the song’s viral explosion resulted in a 19-week stint at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Now looking to establish a legitimate career beyond the song, X is hitting the promo trail in support of follow-up effort ‘Panini’ – which is lifted from his ‘7’ EP.

His latest stop was the Angie Martinez Show on Power 105.1.

During his visit, the 20-year-old opened up about the rollercoaster of the last nine months, the ways in which his life has changed, coming out as LGBTQ, working at Taco Bell, meeting Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and more.

Check out the fun-filled interview below…

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Camila Cabello has something a’cooking.

The former Fifth Harmony star has been blazing a trail s a solo artist, nabbing two #1’s on the Billboard Hot 100 – namely ‘Havana’ and ‘Señorita,’ which topped the tally this week.

And despite only just reaching pole position alongside boyfriend Shawn Mendes, Cabello is now teasing something new.

Join us after the jump…

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Cardi B is set to storm the ‘Made in America’ festival this weekend!

Great news for live music lovers this weekend…

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Yung Miami has had enough!

Hours after news broke that her City Girls groupmate, JT, was heard on leaked audio dissing their ‘Twerk’ co-star, Cardi B (as we first reported here), the 25-year-old broke her silence about the hoopla.

Initial response to the audio saw the fan bases of Cardi and Nicki Minaj – usually battling each other on social media – join forces to slam both the Girls on their respective social media handles.  The heat led Miami to lift a video in defense of the group to clarify any misconceptions from the faulty audio.  As if that wasn’t enough, she also “fired shots” at the press and named dropped outlets who she claims have been nothing but unsupportive of her meteoric rise to fame.

Hear it from her lips inside:

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Katy Perry continues her comeback campaign with the arrival of the ‘Small Talk’ video.

Ever quirky, the Pop force teams with director Tanu Muino to present ‘The Mutt Ball.’

The fun-filled visual follows Perry’s summer hit ‘Never Really Over’ – which served as her first release since 2017’s ‘Witness.’

That jam peaked at #15 on the Hot 100, stands as the star’s strongest streaming launch for a single, and has since been certified Gold by the RIAA.

Can ‘Small Talk,’ which has thus far peaked at #81, maintain the momentum?

Check out the video below and let us know…

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