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Da Brat says her joke about a potential Black sperm donor was “taken way out of context.” The rapper addressed the controversy during an appearance on the Tamron Hall Show, where she and her wife, Jesseca “Judy” Dupart, shed more light on their pregnancy journey. At one point during the sit-down, Da Brat was pressed about her […]
E-40 and the Sacramento Kings released a joint statement on Wednesday to address the rapper’s ejection from Game 1 of the first-round series between the Warriors and Kings. In the statement, the Kings organization said that 40 was not standing “excessively from his ticketed courtside seat” and chalked it all up to a misunderstanding. “After a series of thoughtful and […]
Morgan Freeman has been extremely candid about his thoughts on race. And this time is no different. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, the 85-year-old actor once again broached the topic, telling the publication, “Two things I can say publicly that I do not like. Black History Month is an insult. You’re going […]
Charles Barkley is calling out Kendrick Perkins for suggesting NBA MVP voters are racially biased. In an interview with 92.5 FM Altitude Sports Radio, Barkley ripped Perkins for tainting this year’s MVP race, which sees Serbian reigning two-time MVP Nikola Jokić looking to win his third straight award. “That’s asinine and silly. Asinine, silly, and stupid. Pick one of the […]
Multiple newspapers have pulled the Dilbert comic strip in light of its creator’s racist comments. According to the Associated Press, the controversy began this week after Scott Adams referred to Black Americans as a “hate group” and urged white people to “get the hell away from” Black people. The cartoonist, who launched the Dilbert comic strip […]
Simu Liu participated in the 2023 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday in Utah and seemed to have a great time outside of one moment. During the game, a since-criticized decision was made to feature Liu alongside a fan for a celebrity look-alike cam segment that some called out as racist. The Shang-Chi and the Legend of […]
Whoopi Goldberg has issued an apology for her recent remarks about Jewish people. Last week, the Anti-Defamation League called out Goldberg for making “deeply offensive” comments to The Sunday Times of London. In an interview with the British newspaper, Goldberg suggested Jews are not a race. “My best friend said, ‘Not for nothing is there no box on […]
Boston is one step closer to potentially providing reparations for its Black community. According to the Associated Press, the Boston City Council voted unanimously to establish a small commission that will study the generational trauma caused by U.S. slavery and its role in the current racial wealth gap. The task force will also explore possible compensation for the […]
Selah Marley is making no apologies. The 23-year-old is facing backlash over her involvement in Kanye West’s YZY SZN 9 presentation in Paris. Marley, who is a daughter of Lauryn Hill and granddaughter of Bob Marley, walked in the show while wearing Ye’s controversial “White Lives Matter” tee—a design being loudly blasted by activists, entertainers, fashion figures, fans, and more. Critics have […]
Anthony Martini is facing another wave of controversy. The music executive made headlines this year for his defense of FN Meka, an A.I.-generated rapper that was backed by Martini’s New Factory project. The digital artist would go on to land a deal with Capitol Records, but was quickly dropped by the label following outrage over […]
