N. Ali Early, Author at Rolling Out

An African American woman, Emerald Black, filed suit against the San Leandro police department, claiming multiple officers, who have yet to be identified, stomped her while she was pregnant. The suit claims that the attack caused her to miscarry. Black is being represented by the law offices of well-known civil rights attorney John Burris. Her…

Michael “Harry-O” Harris, the founder of Death Row Records, is asking for a compassionate release from prison due to contracting the virus and his reported compromised immune system, according to The Mercury News. Harris, 58, who is currently serving a 19-year sentence for federal convictions of cocaine trafficking, suffers from a condition called Guillain-Barré Syndrome,…

Doja Cat is on the defense after being hammered for a plethora of things, including palling around with White supremacists and mocking police brutality via a song she actually recorded entitled “Dindu Nuffin.” The 24-year-old posted a letter on May 25 to address the madness, then followed it up with an Instagram live video where…

The King of the South has seen the Verzuz battles and has in turn identified who his opponent should be: anyone from his generation. Many onlookers of the popular series have called on Clifford “T.I.” Harris to go toe-to-toe with Jeezy, another Atlanta based rapper, but Tip is ready to take on anyone who wants…

It’s no secret Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls of the 90s are one of the most celebrated and greatest teams of all time. In a matter of eight years, two different teams, comprised of completely different rosters, save for Scottie Pippen and Jordan, won six world championships. What remains a mystery, is how close-knit…

A 28-year-old woman, La’Teasha Macer, born in Cambridge, Maryland, claims to be the daughter of hip-hop mogul Jay-Z. Macer alleges her mother met the Roc Nation boss, born Sean Carter, in Cambridge where the two were introduced by Macer’s aunt, according to BOSSIP. Macer asserts she was the product of a relationship that centered around…

Shaquille O’Neal has often been declared as the most dominant player in NBA history. With four world championships as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers (3) and Miami Heat (1), he is more than qualified to speak on greatness. As talk of the best ever in professional basketball continues to swell in lieu of…

Notable civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has been hired to represent the family of decorated Louisville EMT, Breonna Taylor, who was shot eight times by police officers who entered her apartment without knocking or identifying themselves, according to USA Today. Officers, who allegedly had a search warrant, are said to have been there as part…

Mike Tyson ignited talk of a comeback fight since posting two incredible videos of him working out with his trainer, Rafael Cordeiro. In the most recent video, Tyson, 53, ended the clip with two classic words, “I’m back.” All the while, a much less celebrated comeback has been looming, as Evander Holyfield has also been…

While there is a generous portion of the populace that would prefer partying over self-preservation, many are making the most of their time in quarantine. Swizz Beatz and Timbaland ignited a worldwide phenomenon with the IG Verzuz battles, which have caught absolute fire during its last two episodes. Teddy Riley vs. Babyface set the stage…

Since footage of the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery was released to the media and eventually the public, many have wondered who was behind the lens and how that person was able to catch such timely camera work. The footage shows two white men, Gregory McMichael, 64, and his son Travis McMichael, 34, stalk Arbery to the…

Tekashi 6ix9ine posted a touching message on his Instagram page where he encouraged people who’ve been blessed to look out for others. He understands that, during the global pandemic, there are massive amounts of people who need help getting along on a daily basis. With all the negative attention swirling around his name, the rapper…

Mother’s Day 2020 proved to be an unprecedented celebration for many women in that the traditional settings of dinner, flowers, candy and cards were optional, depending on pandemic protocol. For one new mother, Eliza Reign, it is one she won’t soon forget. As of this afternoon, May 11, The Shade Room is reporting that Eliza…

Zion Williamson has been asked by his former marketing representative, Gina Ford, and her company, Prime Sports, to admit he took improper gifts as a collegiate athlete during his freshman year at Duke University, according to ESPN. Williamson played one electric year at the collegiate basketball powerhouse, then went on to become the No. 1…

A 26-year-old Bronx woman who was experiencing symptoms consistent with a low platelet count has died while giving birth to her first child. Amber Isaac was about a month away from delivering when she learned about the symptoms, which can cause several complications for women during pregnancy. She reportedly contacted her doctor and ultimately failed…

Vanessa Bryant has filed a claim that seeks for emotional distress and mental anguish over photos that were taken by LA County Sherriff’s Department deputies and eventually shared with unauthorized people, according to People. The claim was obtained via court documents by the publication. It also asserts that the graphic photos unlawfully showed the corpses…

Since mid-March 2020, rolling out has made a concerted effort to provide its readers with the most up-to-date methods for coping with the novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19. We have instituted weekly live chats where we discuss topical information in real-time with health professionals, scientists, poets, chefs, professional athletes, authors, political analysts and more. What is…

During our exclusive interview with Angela Rye, she discussed the devastating reality of the Ahmaud Arbery case. She also insisted that African Americans owe it to him to and each other, to take on the system.

Even though he doesn’t have the ear of major sports networks anymore, Lavar Ball has a way of making headlines with outlandish claims and he is at it again. The entire sports world knows Ball is a Lakers fan to his core. However, less than a week ago (and on plenty of other occasions), he…

Jason Geter has never been accused of being shallow. His life and career are rooted in developing successful businesses, including Grand Hustle, of which he is the co-founder, AKOO, the Hustle Gang brand, movies, artists and his new music tech venture Heavy Sound Labs. All that he’s done as a businessman inspires conversation among the…