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Marlon Wayans is once again using his platform to uplift the LGBTQ+ community, this time with a heartfelt message during Pride Month in support of friends, family, and most personally, his transgender son, Kai. On June 3, the comedian and actor took to Facebook to celebrate Pride, writing: “Happy Pride to all my LGBTQ peeps. From my block to my schools to my cast and crews to my friends to my family… wherever you are or have been, I love you.” Wayans’ public message of love and unity resonated deeply with fans, especially those aware of his close and supportive…

Dave Chappelle stunned fans with a surprise appearance during Maxwell’s headlining set at the 2025 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, delivering a heartfelt and nostalgic tribute that became one of the most talked-about moments of the weekend. The unannounced walk-on happened Saturday night at the Mann Center, where Chappelle took the stage amid roaring applause and a sea of smartphones, praising The Roots for curating a festival steeped in Black culture, love, and artistic legacy. “Make some noise, Philadelphia—the city of Brotherly Love,” Chappelle told the crowd. “All I see is beautiful Black people. I don’t see violence. I don’t see…

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Cardi B is airing out her frustrations with estranged husband Offset, claiming he’s failed to support their children both financially and emotionally over the past year. During a candid conversation on X Spaces this past Friday, the Bronx-born rapper detailed the enormous costs she’s allegedly shouldered on her own. The Grammy winner, whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar, shares three children with Offset (Kiari Cephus): Cardi Claims She Pays for Everything—Alone Cardi says raising their children has become a financial burden she carries entirely, estimating hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual expenses: “I’m doing this all myself,” Cardi said.…

Eminem’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style, is taking Meta to court, alleging that the tech giant has profited from the widespread and unauthorized use of the rapper’s music across its platforms—including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Filed on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the U.S. District Court in Detroit, the lawsuit claims that Meta has knowingly hosted and distributed Eminem’s compositions on its servers, making them available to billions of users without obtaining the necessary licensing rights. Meta Accused of Encouraging Infringement According to Eight Mile Style, Meta’s platform tools—including video editors, music stickers, and “For You” feeds—actively encourage users to…

Chicago rapper Lil Durk will not face the death penalty in his high-profile federal murder-for-hire case—but that doesn’t mean he’s off the hook. According to court documents filed on June 2, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California confirmed that it will not pursue capital punishment against the rapper, born Durk Derrick Banks. The decision was reportedly approved by the U.S. Attorney General and significantly alters the potential outcome of the trial. However, Lil Durk still faces a possible life sentence if convicted. Allegations: Revenge for King Von? The case centers around the 2022 murder of…

Fat Joe is known for spinning unforgettable stories—and his latest one involves rapper Desiigner and an eerie airport run-in before a headline-making incident. On a new episode of Joe and Jada, his podcast with fellow rap icon Jadakiss, Fat Joe recounted an unexpected encounter with Desiigner just hours before the rapper was involved in an indecent exposure incident on an international flight. A Normal Greeting—Before a Wild Headline While discussing one-hit wonders in hip-hop, Jadakiss brought up Desiigner’s 2016 smash hit “Panda,” prompting Joe to remember the bizarre coincidence. “Oh, yo, ‘Panda, Panda,’ is the one,” Joe said, laughing. “He…

Taraji P. Henson is proving, once again, that when it comes to acting, she doesn’t need much time—just the right script. Speaking to PEOPLE at the special New York screening of Tyler Perry’s Straw, the Oscar-nominated actress revealed that she filmed her entire role in just four days while simultaneously working on her hit Peacock series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. “I was also at the time working on Fight Night,” Henson shared. “They worked it out with my schedule. I went and shot this for four days and went right back to Fight Night.” A Tight Schedule, A…

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Get ready for more chaos, laughs, and heart.Sony Pictures has officially greenlit a sequel to One of Them Days, the breakout buddy comedy that surprised critics and audiences alike with its mix of big laughs and real emotion. Released earlier this year by TriStar Pictures, the original film earned over $50 million worldwide—an impressive feat for a mid-budget theatrical comedy in today’s streaming-first world. Now, Keke Palmer and SZA are both expected to return, bringing their unmatched chemistry back to the screen for a second round of unpredictable urban misadventure. What Made One of Them Days a Hit? Set in…