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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, …

One of the things that Black Americans had to cope with during the current administration was the increasing boldness by which many of Donald Trump’s overzealous followers articulated their disdain for people of color. Famed West Coast rap manager Wack 100 reportedly felt compelled to introduce a pair of wayward White men to his hands…

Snoop Dogg recorded himself in a humorous video as he proudly went through the process of registering to vote for the first time in his life. Tha Doggfather architect, who was born as Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. in Long Beach, California, almost 49 years ago (his birthday is Oct. 20), is imploring his fans and…

Jay-Z and Meek Mill celebrated a milestone victory when their REFORM Alliance organization spurred California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill reducing probation terms in the state. Newsom signed AB 1950 into law on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2020, which will now limit adult probation sentence maximums to one year for misdemeanors and two years…

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California has become the first state in the nation to pass a law that would study and create proposals for slave reparations. On Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3121, which will force the state to examine the history of racism in America and the systemic effects of slavery, according…

Roy Jones Jr. is nobody’s fool. He watched Mike Tyson run roughshod through the heavyweight division during the ’90s just like everyone else and he sees the former undisputed now – at 54 years old, looking every bit the physical specimen he was back in the day. As such, Jones told Sky Sports over the…

Former “Glee” star Naya Rivera raised her arm and yelled for help as she drowned, an investigation has found. The former “Glee” star was boating with her four-year-old son Josey on Lake Piru in California when the tragic incident occurred and the post-mortem report has now revealed more details about her last moments. The report…

Frank Ocean‘s younger brother reportedly has died in a car accident. Ryan Breaux, 18, passed away alongside a friend in the early hours of Sunday morning, Aug. 2, 2020, when the vehicle they were traveling in in Thousand Oaks, California, ran off the road and hit a tree. ABC News reported: “The initial investigation revealed…

Naya Rivera‘s fans have held a vigil at Lake Piru. The “Glee” star tragically died in a drowning accident at the California lake last month at the age of 33. Her death certificate has recorded that she died “within minutes” from accidental drowning, and it stated there were no other significant conditions that contributed to…

A California woman has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the County of Los Angeles after she was allegedly forced out of her home at gunpoint, while nude and on her menstrual cycle in July 2019, according to NBC Los Angeles. To make matters worse, the woman’s younger sister and 5-year-old son were present, as…

Eric Bellinger and Nieman Johnson joined forces to deliver a project that should be in every music lover’s library. The dynamic duo spoke with rolling out about the intricate process of making Optimal Music and how they’ve managed its release amid the pandemic.

Shad Gaspard had one request before he reportedly died — “Save my son.” The former WWE star was found dead by investigators after his body was washed ashore on May 20 at Venice Beach in Los Angeles, according to KTLA. Gaspard’s body was found three days after he went for a swim at the beach…

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna’s cause of death has been revealed, almost four months after the helicopter crash that ended their lives. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner says the basketball star and his 13-year-old daughter died from “blunt trauma” in the crash, which happened Jan. 26, 2020, in Calabasas, California. According…

An online version of The Cali Picnic, a historically successful festival with roots that go back to the early ’90s, was held on Saturday, April 18, 2020, via Zoom video conferencing, Facebook Watch Party and Instagram Live. Dubbed “The Virtual Cali Picnic,” the party streamed for upwards of five hours, boasting four DJs – Big…

Tesla has unveiled a prototype of its new ventilators. Elon Musk’s firm has used parts from its Model 3 motors on the breathing equipment to help with the shortage during the global health crisis. On Sunday, April 5, 2020, Tesla gave an update on their ventilators, which are “heavily based on Tesla car parts,” according…

Christian Pierce is a writer, producer and star of Facebook Watch’s comedy parody series “The Real Bros of Simi Valley.” Created and written by Pierce and writing partner Jimmy Tatro (Netflix’s “American Vandal”), the series follows the lives of four friends from Simi Valley who never evolved past high school despite graduating 10 years ago.…

Tasha “Sixfootah ThePoet” Turner is a Bay Area native and poet who commands the attention of audiences with her stature and moves spirits with her insightful poetry. Inspired by the iconic Maya Angelou, Turner uses her flow to address uncomfortable topics, like the dangers of menthol and tobacco. We spoke with Turner about an open…

The most populous state in America has shut down. On March. 19, California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all 40 million residents in the state to stay home, according to the Los Angeles Times. Newsom announced that he was implementing a statewide order during a press conference. “We need to bend the curve in the state…

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been postponed amid the coronavirus outbreak. The iconic music festival was expected to take place between April 10 and 12 and April 17 and 19, but it has now been pushed back to the fall over fears about the spreading of the flu-like disease. In a statement, organizers…

Truth Ali is on the rise. His high-energy approach to rap is multilayered with a focus on lyricism. Rolling out recently spoke with the California native about his latest single, “Guns in Space,” the universe and what motivates him. What inspired your single’s cover art? I’m big on art with layers. The song concept is…