Russell Simmons/Drew Dixon By Brenda Alexander At just 24 years old, Drew Dixon was a rising A&R executive at Def Jam Records at the pinnacle of rap’s rise. Under the influence of hip hop mogul Russell Simmons, she produced platinum-selling albums, arranged tours and promotions and was responsible for the classic duet between Method Man …
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I Don’t Give AF That Bill Cosby Is Black, He Deserves to Rot in Jail
Bill Cosby By Brenda Alexander By now, we know that Bill Cosby received a 3-10 year prison sentence after being found guilty of sexual assault. Social media has been lighting up with mixed opinions on his verdict. Half are happy there was some justice and the other half are charging that the only reason his …
Tell It Tuesday: Hey Charlamagne, It’s Still Rape, Even If You Marry Your Victim
Charlamagne & wife By Ta-ning Connai Charlamagne tha God has become widely known as the brash and in your face host of the syndicated radio show, The Breakfast Club. While notorious for rubbing many of his on-air guests the wrong way (like when Birdman said, “Put some RESPECK on my name!”), it’s some disturbing information …
R. Kelly Admitted He Did It in New Song…Now What?
Robert Kelly By Brenda Alexander The hood’s favorite Uncle Robert released a new 19 minute track yesterday titled, “I Admit It, I Did It” where he “addresses” his reputation as a pedophile. He also attempts to give some context into his flawed behavior and attraction towards underage girls, his obsession with sex and and the …
The Future of Dating in the Era of #MeToo
By Dawn Washington In catching up with an old friend from college who had just started a new job as a clinic director, I asked him what he would do if he was attracted to one of his employees. His response was, “Nothing, because of the MeToo movement.” And as I took a moment to …
I’m Here for #MuteRKelly But it’s Long Overdue
Photo of R. Kelly by Michael Loccisano By Brenda Alexander When a group of black elite women in Hollywood like Shonda Rhimes, Ava DuVernay and Jurnee Smollett-Bell ban together, you know the project is not one to miss. Little did anyone anticipate that this group of women were joining forces to put their power and …
Hip Hop Is Having Its Own #MeToo Moment…But Our Change Might Come Slower
Kelis By Veronica Wells For years, I’ve wondered what went wrong with Nas and Kelis. There just seemed to be more to the story. After yesterday, when her interview with Hollywood Unlocked was released, I realized I felt that way because we’d never heard Kelis’ side of it. The singer-turned-chef dropped a bombshell yesterday when …
Tea With Taneica: Bill Cosby Might be Going in, While Meek Mill Gets Out
Bill Cosby & Meek Mill It’s Friday so ya’ll already know that Taneica of Tea With Taneica has our week review of the biggest things happening in pop culture from the Bill Cosby verdict, to Meek Mill getting out of jail, to a little Cardi B! If you like what you see, share the shade, …
How Would You React If A Man You Loved Was Accused Of Sexual Assault?
Music mogul Russell Simmons © Lucas Jackson / Reuters By Veronica Wells If you’ve been even semi conscious in the past few months, it would have been impossible for you to avoid the news about men, in various industries, being accused of everything from sexual harassment to rape. Things have died down a bit now; …
Dayum Gina! Ya’ll Back Together? What About #metoo?
By Brenda Alexander There isn’t an episode of Martin that I don’t find hilarious. The show has classic episodes and one-liners: from Pam’s buckshots to Tommy’s lack of employment, Martin was the classic fool. Aside from the comedy, Martin and Gina’s relationship made the show great. They were the original #RelationshipGoals for the young 20 …