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Azealia Banks set off alarm on social media when the rapper insinuated in several tweets that she is ready to end her tenure on Earth and check out. The controversial “Ice Princess” femcee, 29, who may be known more for her myriad of rap beefs than her music career, frightened her fans when she wrote…

Join rolling out’s Health IQ and AARP for an important health discussion on Men’s Mental Health on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 6pm EST. Featured panelists include Janet Taylor, MD, MPH, Community Psychiatrist; Kevin Dedner, Founder & CEO of Henry Health; and Ugo Iroku, MD Gastroenterologist. Tune in as this discussion will inform our community…

Logic revealed that he was bothered by Joe Budden’s critique of his rap skills. During an interview with HOT 97, the mixed-race rapper shared how he was affected by Budden’s words. During an episode of his podcast in 2019, Budden, who often presents strong opinions about hip-hop, said Logic was “one of the worst rappers…

Lebrina Johnson is the owner of Houston-based Pure Vichy Spa. After dropping out of college when she learned she was pregnant, Johnson began to work at her mother’s hair salon, making her the fifth generation of women in her family to work as a hairstylist. While that wasn’t her dream job initially, the experience opened…

After remaining silent for the past two weeks since her sister Tamar Braxton allegedly attempted suicide, singer Toni Braxton has made her first public statement, albeit short and sweet. On July 16, 2020, Tamar Braxton’s boyfriend, David Adefeso, called 911 from their hotel suite at the Ritz-Carlton Residences at LA Live in Los Angeles to…

The ramifications of Tamar Braxton‘s alleged suicide attempt are ongoing. WE tv, with whom the multitalented star has enjoyed a relationship for years as a noted member of “Braxton Family Values,” announced it will push back her new show, “Get Ya Life!” from July 30 to Sept. 10, due to her “current situation.” The concern…

Jaden Smith is “stressed about everything.” The 22-year-old singer and actor admitted he “never really knew what anxiety was” until recently, but now his worries are “through the roof,” and amid the coronavirus pandemic he knows he’s not the only person to feel that way. Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music, he said: “The…

Kanye West is reportedly refusing to see his wife, Kim Kardashian. The “All Day” hitmaker has sparked concern in recent days with a string of erratic social media posts and a bizarre appearance at a rally for his presidential campaign in South Carolina — during which he wept hysterically as he and his spouse had…

Tamar Braxton‘s boyfriend David Adefeso says she is receiving treatment to address her “struggles and strengthen her mental health” following a suspected overdose last week. The 43-year-old singer was rushed to hospital on Thursday night, July 16, 2020, after she was found unresponsive by Adefeso at the Ritz-Carlton Residences at LA Live in Los Angeles,…

Kim Kardashian West is speaking publicly for the first time regarding her husband Kanye West’s deteriorating mental state after the rapper went on multiple Twitter tirades this past week. Kardashian spoke to her 160 million followers via her Instagram Story to address the “the stigma and misconceptions about mental health” after Kanye went volcanic on…

Kanye West claims he’s been trying to divorce Kim Kardashian West for two years. The 43-year-old rap star — who has North, 7, Saint, 4, Chicago, 2, and Psalm, 14 months, with the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star — has revealed he’s already tried to end his marriage after learning that his wife had…

Kanye West fans are becoming increasingly concerned about the rapper’s mental health after he fired off a stream of bizarre and disjointed tweets. A day after his calamitous presidential rally in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday, July 19, 2020, Kanye, 43, likened himself to the doomed Black male character in the blockbuster horror film…

Tamar Braxton is “awake and alert” after she was hospitalized for a suspected overdose last week. The 43-year-old singer was rushed to hospital on Thursday night, July 16, 2020, after she was found unresponsive by her boyfriend David Adefeso at the Ritz-Carlton Residences at LA Live. And on Monday, July 20, she was reported as…

Fans and friends of Nick Cannon are worried after a cryptic tweet that could be read as a suicide note. During the early morning hours of July 17, Cannon tweeted about his current predicament. “Y’all can have this planet. I’m out!” he wrote in a tweet. In another tweet, Cannon said, “I hurt an entire…

Rihanna‘s foundation has donated more than $15 million to mental health services. The 32-year-old singer has pledged the huge sum from her The Clara Lionel Foundation in collaboration with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey‘s #StartSmall initiative, amid the coronavirus pandemic. A statement from Rihanna’s foundation reads: “Racial injustices perpetrated by systems built to keep people safe…

Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, growing unemployment, loss of family members and police brutality, the past couple of months have been undeniably overwhelming. The uncertainty that many of us are facing right now can lead to, anger, sadness, anxiety and a world of other emotions. Although the news and social media can be trusted sources…

Taraji P. Henson wants to help her community cope with their mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic. The “Empire” actress is keen to support the Black community, particularly with their mental health, during the health crisis. She said: “When COVID happened, my heart went out and I just knew that people were suffering and they’re…

Janelle Monáe suffered anxiety attacks while recording Dirty Computer. The 34-year-old singer admitted working on the 2018 album was tough because of the political climate in the United States at the time due to the current president. She told NPR: “It was one of the first times I felt very afraid. There was a lot…

Health care social worker Kayla Jackson says she believes that while we can’t control the coronavirus, we can control how we choose to deal with it. Joining rolling out’s CEO Munson Steed on a recent segment of Health IQ, Jackson said some individuals are experiencing increased anxiety and stress, but learning to deal with these…

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an abrupt change for millions around the world. Social distancing, economic concerns, and overall physical well-being can lead to mental health issues. Due to the swift change of life, it’s important for people to give themselves the time to make an adjustment to this new normal. The things that usually…