Posts by N. Ali Early
Dr. Dre checks out of hospital, but still not out of the woods
Dr. Dre has finally received his walking papers. As rolling out previously reported, the legendary producer has been in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s ICU wing for over a week after suffering a brain aneurysm. According to TMZ, Dre, born Andre Young, checked out of ICU on Wednesday and was ultimately moved into a private room where…
Read MoreJames Harden claps back at Rockets’ star for saying he disrespected franchise
James Harden is indisputably among the best scorers to ever play the game of basketball. However, for much of this young season, he has not shown the skill and prowess that earned him the scoring title in each of the past three seasons. As rumblings of his departure neared a climax, Houston Rockets’ head coach…
Read MoreWendy Williams describes life without former spouse Kevin Hunter (video)
As Wendy Williams‘ new documentary, What A Mess, nears its worldwide premiere on Lifetime, the media icon is sharing details of how she has pivoted since divorcing Kevin Hunter. Williams was candid as a criminal going to jail when speaking with ExtraTV, specifically when speaking of Hunter’s infidelity. “Kevin cheated on me while I was…
Read MoreJacob Blake speaks for 1st time about being gunned down by cop (video)
The shooting of Jacob Blake was as revolting as it was shocking to a nation that only recently had witnessed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. For that reason, Blake said he walked away from police on the afternoon of Aug. 23. Some saw his actions as resisting the officers, but Blake begs…
Read MoreDonald Trump becomes the 1st POTUS to be impeached twice
During a rigorous process that eventually saw a resolution of 232 to 197, the House of Representatives just voted to impeach Donald Trump for a second time. While there was plenty of pushback from a number of members of the GOP, ten republicans voted to impeach Trump in an unprecedented vote. The single article, “incitement…
Read MoreNicole Young cites vicious claims of abuse against Dr. Dre in new docs
In court documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight, Nicole Young claims that she has been under duress for years, including her famous husband pointing a gun at her head and abusing her to the degree that he “verbally and emotionally decimated my personhood to the extent that I currently suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome.” The new…
Read MoreLamar Odom wants smoke? Former Laker inks deal with Celebrity Boxing
Lamar Odom has landed a deal with Celebrity Boxing and will enter the ring on June 12, 2021, according to TMZ. The former Los Angeles Laker and two-time world champion does not have an opponent to date, but the date is firm and will take place at the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.…
Read MoreDoctors searching for answers as Dr. Dre remains in ICU 1 week after aneurysm
Legendary hip-hop producer Dr. Dre remains in intensive care one week after suffering a brain aneurysm, according to TMZ. Born Andre Young, the original founding member of N.W.A. is said to be in a good space as the medical staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles search for answers in an attempt to get…
Read MoreClarence Thomas’ wife cheered on MAGA rioters at US Capitol
Well, he married her for a reason. Ginni Thomas, the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, who has been an avid supporter of Donald Trump since he was inaugurated as POTUS in 2016, is under fire for tweeting support for the MAGA rioters who stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. In one tweet, Thomas…
Read MoreCalifornia dolls Saweetie and Doja Cat shine in steamy new video ‘Best Friend’
Before dropping her debut album, Saweetie is easily recognized as one of the most impactful artists in the industry with billions of streams and YouTube views, all of which has landed her multi-platinum-selling success. It only makes sense for one viral artist to hook up with like-minded talent, which is the case of her lead…
Read MoreSeth Curry the 1st NBA player to test positive for COVID-19 this season
NBA sharpshooter Seth Curry of the Philadelphia 76ers has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. During the 76ers contest against the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night, Jan. 7, 2021, Curry, who was already sidelined with left ankle soreness, was sitting in between assistant coach Sam Cassell and center Joel Embid. The team stayed overnight in Brooklyn…
Read MoreStacey Abrams attacked in racist tweet by UT Chattanooga football coach
Racial animus is unquestionably at an all-time high in the United States of America. The spectacle of the mob storming Capitol Hill on Jan. 6 as Congress convened to count the votes from the Electoral College was shocking, but not an outlier event. There are a plethora of other examples that provide compelling evidence of…
Read MoreFormer cop facing prison time for false report and violent arrest of Black man
A former officer of the law will soon be defending himself in court against charges he falsified a police report that claimed a Black man was smoking marijuana in public, according to CBS 8. Matthew Dages, 30, is at the center of an investigation that revealed he filed the false report on May 27, 2020, …
Read More2 officers officially terminated for roles in fatal Breonna Taylor shooting
Two detectives involved in the heavily publicized shooting of Breonna Taylor have been terminated for their respective roles in the fatal incident, according to the USA Today. Detectives Myles Cosgrove and Joshua Jaynes both received their pre-termination letters one week ago. The letters, which were prepared by interim Chief Yvette Gentry, outlined the findings against…
Read More4 men attempt to burglarize Dr. Dre’s home while he recovers in ICU
TMZ is reporting that four men cased Dr. Dre‘s home while he is currently recovering and being treated for a brain aneurysm. No sooner than the iconic producer could tweet a message to his followers, the four unidentified men saw an opportunity to break into his lush mansion and score a win for the dark…
Read MoreCandace Owens says brands that support ‘Black’ business is segregation
When Candace Owens speaks, her words don’t necessarily resonate with the culture and her latest take is no different. Owens, the outspoken and proud conservative, recently fixed her fingers to type that Netflix and Uber Eats are somehow engaging in segregation practices because they have the gall to create Black categories, which make it easier…
Read MoreLamar Odom denies drug relapse after bizarre social media post
Lamar Odom wasn’t the deftest defender in the league during the course of his 14-year career — which included two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers (2009, 2010) — but he could put the clamps on any opponent when necessary. Odom had to rely on that defensive skillset recently when he made a social media…
Read MoreAyesha Curry, NBA royalty praise Steph after 62-point explosion (video)
When it was reported that Klay Thompson suffered another season-ending injury this offseason, many observers thought the Golden State Warriors would suffer another pathetic finish in the ultra-competitive Western Conference. Despite boasting a squad sporting a healthy two-time NBA regular-season MVP in Steph Curry, a rookie in Wiseman, who many thought was the best player…
Read MoreAfrican vocalist Somi Kakoma earns Grammy nomination for live jazz album
In an official statement released to the press, East African jazz songstress, Somi Kakoma, announced she has been nominated for an award at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. Shortlisted in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for her live album, Holy Room – Live at Alte Oper, Somi becomes the first African woman nominee in…
Read MoreMcDonald’s owner Joni Davis shares why willpower helps her achieve inner peace
Joni Thrower Davis is a second-generation owner and operator of four McDonald’s restaurants in the metro Detroit area. She is also the managing partner for a company, Jamjomar Inc., which oversees the day-to-day for upwards of 30 McDonald’s locations in Michigan and Louisiana. When she isn’t busy further establishing herself as a female success factor,…
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