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Candiace ditches Nicki after MAGA pivot
Candiace Dillard Bassett just publicly dumped Nicki Minaj as a fan. The former Real Housewives of Potomac star went off on her Undomesticated Podcast. She reacted to Nicki's appearance at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest event. Nicki shared a stage with Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. Candiace referenced their past interaction during a RHOP reunion Nicki hosted. Candiace said she used to respect Nicki as a groundbreaking hip hop artist. That respect is now completely gone because of the political pivot. Candiace categorized Nicki with a critical phrase about family and community betrayal. She called the rapper a pick me person and a degenerate. Candiace said watching Nicki praise the Trump administration...
Joe and Charlamagne thaw out their beef, maybe
Joe Budden and Charlamagne might actually squash their beef. The two media personalities have a long history of public arguments. Charlamagne recently spoke about their relationship during a chat with Angie Martinez. He said he has not talked to Joe in a while, but holds no real problems. He expressed love for Joe Budden and understood his recent frustrations. Joe later responded on his own show. He complimented Charlamagne's thoughtful words during that interview. Joe said he wants to see Black people, including Charlamagne, find success. He recalled an old picture of them from a South Carolina radio station around two decades ago. They looked like passionate but rough-around-the-edges talents before making it big. This mutual respect...
Angela White shuts down Rob reunion rumors, stays solo
The Rob and Chyna ship has officially sunk. Angela Renee White, the artist formerly known as Blac Chyna, just declared herself single. She shut down months of reunion rumors with her ex-fiancé, Rob Kardashian. She made the announcement directly to her followers online. Speculation started after she posted a picture with Rob last October. That post called their love forever, and he liked it. She later commented at an expo in Los Angeles about them healing and talking. Her latest statement makes it clear they are only co-parents. They share a nine-year-old daughter named Dream. This new single status follows her earlier breakup with Derrick Milano. She said that a split was needed for her own growth. She has been focusing on personal...
Streaming for clout, not caution, Tea Tyme lands in cuffs
A TikToker killed a guy during a livestream. Tynesha McCarty-Wroten, known as Tea Tyme online, got arrested in Zion, Illinois. Cops charged her with reckless homicide and using a device while driving. She allegedly struck and killed Darren Lucas, aged fifty-nine, who was crossing the street. This happened while she was broadcasting live on TikTok from her account Tea_Tyme_3. Her vehicle reportedly ran a red light. An eight-year-old child was in the car at the time. The whole mess went down one evening in November. Darren Lucas was walking home from his job at a grocery store. Zion Police and Fire crews responded to the incident. Lucas later died at Vista Medical Center. McCarty-Wroten stayed there after hitting him. Internet users...
Hot 97’s “new hosts” aren’t replacing Ebro after all
Hot 97 just trolled everyone with that new host announcement. The station posted about three people, Ronndell Smith, Lana Harris, and Million, calling them new hosts and sparking instant backlash. Listeners and figures like Joe Budden and Funk Flex assumed they were replacing the recently canceled Ebro In The Morning show in New York. The outrage was based on a misunderstanding, with many calling the vague post pure rage bait from the station's marketers. The trio has since clarified that they are not taking any New York radio slot. They are actually launching a new national television program called Hot 97 News from Atlanta. This show represents an expansion into TV and streaming for the MediaCo brand. The hosts, a comedian, a veteran...
Amanda Seales claims Badu got her fired over a "crazy" comment
Amanda Seales says Erykah Badu had her fired from a writing gig. The actress and comedian made the claim during a Christmas Eve livestream, alleging Badu's romantic partner, a head writer on an unnamed show, axed her after a misunderstood comment. Seales said she called Badu crazy in a conversation about the singer's agents, intending it as a compliment between unconventional Black women. The writer's boyfriend took offense and removed her from the project. The situation escalated with a petty follow-up text from Badu herself. Seales recalled the singer messaging her after the firing with a seemingly sarcastic note about not knowing she wrote comedy. This was not their only clash over a man. Seales also referenced a previous direct...
Craig Mack’s widow claims he was deliberately infected with HIV
That Craig Mack AIDS story just got a dark new twist. The late Bad Boy rapper's ex-wife, Roxanne Alexis Hill Johnson, claims his illness was no accident. In a new interview, she alleges someone intentionally infected Mack with HIV. The Flava In Ya Ear artist, the first breakout star on Diddy's label, died from complications related to the disease back in 2018. His family only learned the true diagnosis two weeks before his passing, with a coroner suggesting he had been sick for a decade prior. Hill Johnson firmly rejected rumors about the rapper's lifestyle, calling him a heterosexual man who loved women. She implied the infection was a targeted act, even recalling a warning Mack gave to another male artist about industry figures...
Broos vows Bafana will crush Zimbabwe after Egypt loss
Broos is still talking big after that Egypt loss. The South African coach says his team's confidence is untouched despite a narrow defeat that snapped a long unbeaten streak. Hugo Broos blamed the officiating in the match, claiming bad calls have actually motivated his squad two hundred percent for their upcoming clash with Zimbabwe. He emphasized that the group still believes in its quality and will aggressively pursue a win to secure knockout stage qualification. Bafana Bafana's fate is still in their own hands. They sit second in the group with three points, behind Egypt. A victory against Zimbabwe in the final group match guarantees their advancement. While a draw might still be enough, Broos insists his team will be fighting for...
Musona makes AFCON history, scores in three tournaments
Knowledge Musona just bagged a wild record for Zimbabwe. The Warriors captain and Scottland FC striker became the first player from his country to score in three separate Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He netted against Angola at AFCON 2025, adding to his goals against Tunisia in 2017 and Guinea in 2021. That same match also marked his fourth overall AFCON appearance, another national first for Zimbabwe. His latest goal was not just historic, it was also pure quality. The Confederation of African Football gave the strike its Goal of the Day award. Social media lit up with fans calling him a legend and celebrating the milestone. Commentators noted his longevity and crucial role for the national side over multiple tournament cycles.
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