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DaBaby is using his art to address his so-called “cancelation.” During a recent stop at the Power 106 studio, the Grammy-nominated rapper delivered an impassioned, braggadocious freestyle for the L.A. Leakers. DaBaby touched on his jet set lifestyle, his family, and the backlash he received following his controversial comments at Rolling Loud Miami. “I slap a grown-ass man in front […]
A rep for Dave Chappelle is quoted in a new report as arguing that the comedian “didn’t kill affordable housing” after recent reports focused on his involvement with an Ohio town’s decision to not move forward with a housing-related proposal. In a statement to TMZ, the rep suggested that Chappelle wasn’t aligned with the finer […]
With Joe Rogan facing backlash over his past use of the N-word and other racial slurs, an major fixture in the hip-hop industry is forgiving controversial podcast host. Rap-A-Lot Records CEO J. Prince took to Instagram on Monday to defend Rogan, claiming he “is not a racist.” “Joe Rogan is not a racist,” J. Prince wrote in a post. “I know this […]
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said in a letter to company employees over the weekend that he doesn’t believe that “silencing Joe is the answer” amid ongoing controversies surrounding podcast host Joe Rogan. In the letter, per the Hollywood Reporter, Ek—whose net worth is estimated by Forbes to be just over $3 billion—mentioned Rogan’s use of what […]
Brian Flores’ legal team is questioning the NFL’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The former Miami Dolphins coach is suing the league and three of its teams—the New York Giants, the Denver Broncos, and the Dolphins—over racial discrimination within their hiring practices. Flores filed the class-action lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday, weeks after he was fired by […]
Awkwafina ended her two-year Twitter hiatus to address the long-standing controversy surrounding her accent in films. On Saturday morning, the 33-year-old actress returned to the platform to share a lengthy message concerning allegations of cultural appropriation and racial insensitivity. Awkwafina, real name Nora Lum, has faced years of criticism over her use of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as […]
The Washington Football Team officially has a new name. On Wednesday, Washington’s NFL team confirmed that it would be known as the Commanders moving forward, per ESPN. Previously, the team dropped its original name that had repeatedly been called out as deeply offensive to Native Americans, opting to instead go by the Washington Football Team […]
Joe Rogan has addressed the ongoing pushback facing Spotify in connection with episodes of his podcast that have been called out for platforming pandemic-related misinformation. In a nearly 10-minute video shared to Instagram, the comedian and UFC commentator argued that “a lot of people” have what he says is a “distorted perception” of the podcast’s intentions. “The […]
Sean Penn is catching heat over recent comments about traditional gender roles. During an interview with iNews, the 61-year-old actor expressed his concerns about American masculinity, which he believes has come under threat as more and more men are challenging gender norms. “There has been an absence of male behavior,” Penn told the British outlet. “I don’t think that […]
Mitch McConnell did some damage control after receiving backlash over his comments on Black voters. The Republican Senate leader sparked outrage Wednesday, when he was pressed about a sweeping election bill that he and other GOP members are working to defeat. A reporter specifically asked McConnell to address the growing concerns about racial minorities, who believe their […]
