Viral clip shows 3 Arkansas policemen viciously beating a man (video)
Three Arkansas officers have been removed from duty and are under investigation after a video captured them violently punching and kneeing a man outside on the ground. The officers were identified as Zack King, Levi White, and Thell Riddle. The man being beaten was 27-year-old Randall Worcester. He was transported to an area hospital for […]
McKinley Nelson shares what inspired Project Swish
McKinley Nelson joins Culture in the Crosshairs to discuss his organization, Project Swish, and how losing close friends inspired the mission. He also talks about the importance of education and the celebrity softball game that is happening at the organization’s fourth annual festival .
21 Savage debates fans on whether or not he promotes violence
21 Savage wants people to understand the real him. The rapper took to Twitter to demand people in Atlanta stop killing each other. “Atlanta, we have to do better,” the rapper wrote on Twitter. “Put the f——- guns down !!!!!” The comment section was full of 21 Savage’s lyrics, heavily-filled with references to gun violence. […]
DaBaby responds to arrest warrant by posting video of man using N-word (video)
DaBaby sounded off at the announcement that the Los Angeles County district attorney issued an arrest warrant against him for an alleged felony battery against the owner of an L.A. mansion. The irascible emcee, born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk in Cleveland, allegedly punched Gary Prager in the mouth when the homeowner reportedly used racial epithets during […]
Why DJ Rueben Wood was told he wouldn’t live past 30
Rueben Wood is preparing to tour with various Quality Control-affiliated DJs from February through March. He sits with his head held high as a successful multi-faceted media personality, DJ, producer and father. Perhaps his aura of contentment comes from the fact teachers and other people told him he wouldn’t live to see the other side […]
Snoop Dogg explains why he quit rapping about death and violence
Snoop Dogg remains one of the world’s most recognizable rappers even after the three decades. Despite the fact that his career and brand name have survived the ravages of time like few others ever have in rap history, The Doggfather no longer subscribes to the violent lyrical content that characterized his meteoric rise and popularity […]
Future’s ex alleges he threatened to shoot her in front of their son (video)
Atlanta rapper Future and the mother of one of his children are at odds, and their differences played out at their 8-year-old son’s birthday party, according to the Jasmine Brand. Brittni Mealy, the mother of Prince Wilburn, claims Future threatened to shoot her during their son’s special day. She also apparently was bent out of […]
Cop who fired shot that killed Breonna Taylor raising money to retire
One of the cops that was involved in the death of Breonna Taylor, is seeking to raise money for retirement. Myles Cosgrove is seeking to raise money from the Christian crowdfunding site, GiveSendGo, according to CNN. “Myles’ reputation has been completely dismantled and the psychological trauma is something that he will have to cope with […]
Teacher investigated for assignment that named Kyle Rittenhouse a ‘hero’
A teacher in Dallas is under investigation for including mass shooter Kyle Rittenhouse in an assignment about heroes. On Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, the Dallas Independent School District issued an apology after a teacher at W.T. White High School gave students an assignment on the “hero for the modern age,” according to KTVT-TV. Students were […]
Kenosha police chief appears to blame protesters shot by White vigilante
The police chief in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is catching flack after he appeared to blame protesters for being shot. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, police Chief Daniel Miskinis held a news conference to discuss the arrest of the suspected shooter, Kyle Rittenhouse, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Rittenhouse, 17, drove from […]
National Guard sent to Wisconsin after Black man shot in the back by police
The Wisconsin National Gaurd has been deployed to Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of a Black man. On Aug. 24, Gov. Tony Evers called on the National Gaurd after protesters took to the streets, angered over the shooting of Jacob Blake, according to The Associated Press. Blake was shot several times at close range […]
Police under investigation for firing 11 rounds at Black man who walked away
Another act of police violence has shocked the nation. During the early morning on Aug. 21, a Black man was killed after members of the Lafayette Police Department reportedly fired 11 rounds at the victim, according to Lafayette Daily Advertiser. Police responded to a disturbance at a gas station that involved Trayford Pellerin, 31, who […]
Man jailed for illegally detaining Black teen on his way to basketball practice
A man was jailed for illegally detaining a Black teenager. Newsweek recently reported that the incident occurred on June 9, 2020 in Hillsborough County, Florida. During the early morning hours, the Black teen, who has yet to be identified, was on his way to basketball practice when he was stopped by Luis Santos, who was […]
15 shot at funeral in Chicago; US president responds by sending troops
The city of Chicago continues to call for an end to gun violence following a mass shooting that took place at a funeral. On July 21, a group of family and friends gathered at the Rhodes Funeral Services funeral home to pay their final respects to Donnie Weathersby, 31, according to Chicago Tribune. Weatherby was […]
Woman flees after allegedly shooting her boyfriend because he refused to argue
A couple’s spat turned violent after a man refused to argue with his mate. The incident occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana, according to the Shreveport Times. Jenalisha Lawrence, 29, reportedly confronted her 34-year-old boyfriend, who has yet to be identified. When Lawrence’s boyfriend refused to argue, she allegedly pulled out a gun and shot him. Lawrence […]
White man aims gun at Black man for encouraging social distancing (video)
A Black man was nearly shot for encouraging people to practice social distancing. The incident occurred at Nick’s Roast Beef in Philadelphia, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Black man, who has yet to be identified, was riding a bike when he stopped at Nick’s Roast Beef, where several people were on a patio eating. […]
Violence erupts at Daytona Beach as Americans ignore social distancing
Some Americans have decided to ignore the threat of being infected by COVID-19 in order to have fun on Memorial Day. Images of packed pool parties and crowded clubs circulated on social media throughout the weekend. One hotspot proved to be Daytona Beach, Florida, a place that has a tradition of hosting Memorial Day weekend […]
Police officer allegedly body-slammed Black woman for not wearing a face mask
Another Black person has encountered violence for allegedly failing to practice social distancing or wear a face mask. Video of an incident that occurred at a Walmart in Birmingham, Alabama, has caused a stir on social media. A Black woman, who has yet to be identified, became upset after a store employee asked her to […]
Baltimore mayor begs for violence to stop so doctors can treat COVID-19 victims
Like most major cities in America, Baltimore continues to deal with issues surrounding new cases of COVID-19. However, a lot of the medical facilities are struggling to treat potential patients affected by the virus because of crime, according to the Baltimore Sun. To inspire a downturn in crime, Baltimore mayor Jack Young begged the residents […]
White woman beat down on flight after calling Black people the N-word (video)
The friendly skies aren’t always so friendly. A video of a fight that occurred on American Airlines has gone viral. On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the video began trending on social media. In the video, posted by Facebook user Dre Justice, a Black woman became upset with a White woman who sat next to her […]