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Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins recently revealed that a family member was killed at the hands of an itchy trigger-fingered cop.
Watkins hit the the net with her heartbreaking story about her cousin, 25-year-old Eddie Russell, Jr., who was shot multiple times and killed by police in Peoria, Illinois.
The department is investigating the fatal shooting death, however T-Boz and her family are disputing the officer?s account of what happened. Continue Reading…
R. Kelly is currently facing allegations that he has held at least six women against their will at his homes in Atlanta and Chicago, a report he vehemently denies.
Just last week, Jahronda Pace, one of the most outspoken accusers thus far, appeared on The Real to tell her story about escaping from Kelly’s ‘cult’. (click HERE if you missed that)
Now, Dallas DJ Kitti Jones has come forward to share her story and says that Kellz was a ‘master manipulator’ who told her to call her ‘daddy’ on their first meeting.
Details + video interview below… Continue Reading…
The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s 10th season is going to be LIT… at least according to the super trailer (click HERE if you missed that).
While we have yet to hear this season’s tag lines, fans are having a field day coming up with some creative one’s for your favorite cast of characters. Continue Reading…
Usher Raymond’s mother, Jonetta Patton, is clearly in her feelings about the way her son’s image is being dragged through the mud these days with all these STD allegations.
[READ: Mask Off! Meet Usher’s Georgia Accuser, Laura Helm… (PHOTOS)]
Patton, Usher’s former manager, hit the ‘gram recently to share her thoughts on the herpes scandal that has Usher front & center in the headlines, while simultaneously shading his current manager, which also happens to be his wife.
Details below… Continue Reading…
In the wake of NFL players across the country taking a knee in support of Colin Kaepernick, protesting police brutality on minorities and in response to President Trump’s negative rhetoric on the subject matter, Nick Cannon has released a controversial spoken word piece voicing his opinion on the matter.
Cannon’s “Stand For What” showcases various images of African Americans being victimized by those in authority, vintage footage of civil rights leaders & more.
In the 4-minute black and white visual, a passionate Cannon shares his thoughts on everything from confederate flags and the statue of Robert E. Lee to minority casualties in the military.
Watch the full video below… Continue Reading…
Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and her husband Todd Tucker strike a pose on the red carpet during the celebration of her 1st ever Essence magazine cover.
[READ: Kandi Burruss Covers Essence + Watch Xscape Reality Show Trailer (VIDEO)]
The swanky event, which was filmed for the popular reality show, was held at Atlanta’s Revel Night lounge and all of Kandi’s friends, family & RHOA cast mates (including Porsha Williams) came out to show love.
Attendees included: Mama Joyce, Nene Leakes, Sheree Whitfield, Kenya Moore, Kim Zolciak, Cynthia Bailey, Shamea Morton, Marlo Hampton, Peter Thomas, Latocha Scott (Xscape), Derek J (Fashion Queens), Kirk Frost & Rasheeda (LHHATL), Toya Bush-Harris (Married to Medicine), Princess Banton-Lofters, Eva Marcille, Jazze Pha, Malaysia Pargo, Derek Blanks and many more.
Photos + behind the scenes details below… Continue Reading…
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