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NewsLegalNewsLegalR. Kelly Is Trying To Get His 30-Year Prison Sentence Reversed & Money Back From the Federal GovernmentThe disgraced R&B singer is trying a myriad of legal moves in an attempt to right some wrongs he feels has been…ByNoah A. McGee and Shanelle GenaiUpdatedMarch 20, 2024
NewsNewsWhat Happens to Famous Black Men Following Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Allegations?Several men have been caught up, and their careers have been impacted in wildly different ways.ByDustin J. SeibertUpdatedMarch 26, 2024
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OpinionThe CalloutOpinionThe CalloutThe Trey Songz-Jacquees Scuffle is a Good Time to Remind You That Trey Songz is an Awful HumanDon't be surprised if you see a "Surviving Trey Songz" documentary one day.ByDustin J. SeibertPublishedFebruary 4, 2024
EntertainmentEntertainmentWendy Williams Was Right All Along? She Called Out P. Diddy, Nicki Minaj, and the Rest of Black Hollywood Before KattThe controversial radio and talk show host deserves her flowers for spilling the truth all these years in the face…ByEmell AdolphusPublishedFebruary 2, 2024
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OpinionSome ThoughtsOpinionSome ThoughtsSex, Lies and Viral Videos: Why Black Folk Listen to Trash-Talking 'Influencers' such as Tasha K, Jaguar Wright and DJ AkademiksWith all the controversy that they court, should the gossipers have a place in our culture?ByDustin J. SeibertPublishedDecember 31, 2023
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OpinionSome ThoughtsOpinionSome ThoughtsA Week Full of Sexual Assault Lawsuits: Is This an Attack on Black Men or Just Desserts?Opinions on the recent flood of lawsuits are divided. Let’s get into it.ByDustin J. SeibertPublishedNovember 28, 2023
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NewsLegalNewsLegalR. Kelly Comes for Tasha K While He's in PrisonThe lawsuit claims that the Federal Bureau of Prison leaked the singer’s prison records to Tasha K, who then shared…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 14, 2023
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainmentHere's Why Trey Songz Wants 2022 Sexual Assault Lawsuit Thrown OutEven if the 'Jupiter Love' singer get's out of this one, his legal troubles overall are far from over.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJuly 18, 2023
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