Author: Wamala

Chris Brown is demanding evidence after a journalist publicly claimed that the singer is still actively abusing women. The exchange unfolded on social media this week after David Dennis Jr., a senior writer for Andscape, posted a video discussing the way some fans defend Brown despite his history of legal trouble. Dennis Jr. argued that some supporters rationalize Brown’s controversies because they value his music, rather than acknowledging the singer’s personal history. In the video, Dennis Jr. said fans should be honest about their willingness to separate Brown’s music from his conduct, at one point stating that they should “love…

Donda West now has a permanent place on the streets of Chicago. The late educator and mother of rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, was honored Tuesday with an honorary street designation, with a section of 78th Street on Chicago’s South Side now named “Dr. Donda West Way.” The designation covers 78th Street from South Shore Drive to Coles Avenue, near the West family’s former home in the South Shore neighborhood. Ye attended the Sept. 22 ceremony and helped unveil the street sign bearing his mother’s name. Family members, former colleagues, friends, community leaders and members of Chicago’s hip-hop…

Memphis is honoring late hip-hop producer Tay Keith with a permanent tribute to his music and connection to the city that shaped his career. The Memphis native, whose real name was Brytavious LaKeith Chambers, has been recognized with Sept. 20 officially designated as Tay Keith Day. City officials also presented his family with the Key to the City following his death in June at age 29. Tay Keith became one of hip-hop’s most recognizable producers through work with artists including Drake, Travis Scott and Beyoncé. His production credits included four No. 1 records on the Billboard Hot 100, among them…

Simone Biles has revealed that three masked men broke into her Chicago residence and stole her Porsche, turning what should have been a routine stretch of her final months in the city into a frightening ordeal. The Olympic gymnastics icon shared the revelation in a TikTok video while shopping for a replacement vehicle. Biles said she was looking for a new car after the theft, although police eventually recovered the stolen Porsche. “I feel like I need a new car because during our last few months in Chicago, three men in masks came to our house and stole my Porsche,”…

OutKast has taken a stage-name dispute to federal court, suing Bay Area rapper Ovrkast, whose real name is Silas Wilson, over his continued use of the name. The legendary hip-hop duo and High Schoolers LLC filed the lawsuit in Georgia on September 16, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition and breach of contract. According to the complaint, the dispute centers on whether Wilson’s use of “Ovrkast” could create confusion with OutKast. The legal fight dates back more than a year. OutKast’s attorneys reportedly sent Wilson a cease-and-desist letter in June 2025, after which the parties reached an agreement governing his use…

Adam22 says his separation from Lena The Plug has not stopped the pair from working together—or even filming intimate content for business. The No Jumper founder addressed the couple’s unusual relationship status during Tuesday’s, September 22, episode of the Wack & Adam Podcast, after co-host Wack 100 asked whether Adam22 and Lena were still making their Plug Talk podcast. “I’m not sure how that’s going to go in the long term, but I will say that we filmed for scenes this week,” Adam22 said. Wack then pressed him on how the two could be separated while continuing to spend time…

Jordyn Woods is officially 29 — and her birthday celebration comes with a reminder of why she has remained a major fixture in the celebrity fashion scene. The model is marking the milestone with a look back at some of her most memorable photos, from glamorous fashion moments to head-turning swimsuit looks. One standout shot shows Woods soaking up the sun in a plunging one-piece swimsuit, serving a confident poolside look that puts her curves front and center. It’s the kind of photo that captures Woods’ signature approach to fashion: bold, confident and designed to make an impression. Over the…

Niall Horan found a deeply personal way to honor his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne during the opening night of his “Dinner Party” tour in Birmingham, England. After performing his song “End Of An Era,” Horan played a recording featuring Payne’s voice for the crowd. In the emotional audio, Payne reflected on his life and the unexpected turns that came with his journey to fame. “We thought something might happen but never anything like this,” Payne says in the recording. His voice continues with a reflection on his career and how far he had come: “And I always try…

Lionel Richie is back in the hospital for treatment related to atrial fibrillation, forcing the legendary singer to cancel three upcoming performances on his “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. Sources familiar with the situation told People that the 77-year-old “All Night Long” singer is currently receiving treatment for AFib, a heart condition involving an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. Doctors are reportedly treating Richie with an AFib ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that uses targeted scars in heart tissue to block abnormal electrical signals and help restore a regular rhythm. The procedure has…

Deion Sanders has a new reason to celebrate—and this time, it comes down to his toes. The Colorado Buffaloes head football coach recently received custom prosthetics for two toes on his left foot that were amputated following a serious blood-clotting ordeal in 2021. Sanders’ son, Deion Sanders Jr., shared footage of the fitting on social media, showing his father inspecting the new additions. True to form, Sanders kept the mood light, even complimenting the prosthetics’ toenails and skin-tone match. Once the prosthetics were in place, the Pro Football Hall of Famer celebrated the moment with a simple declaration. “I’m 10…