Category : Forum Talk

Remembering When 50 Cent Sued Taco Bell for $4 Million

In a throwback to one of the more unusual legal battles in the celebrity world, 50 Cent’s 2008 lawsuit against Taco Bell has resurfaced on social media. The rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, sued the fast-food chain for $4 million...

By historical standards, Black Americans fared well on most economic statistics during Donald Trump’s presidency. But they have fared even better under President Joe Biden. Here’s our look at several key economic metrics.

As they face off in this year’s election, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have aggressively courted Black Americans’ votes. Historically, Black voters have overwhelmingly backed Democrats, but polling so far this year show...

Kanye West Reportedly Spends $50,000 on Lavish Paris Fashion Week Party Amid Legal Troubles

It seems Kanye West spares no expense throwing a party, as he and wife, Bianca Censori, while in Paris for Fashion Week spent about $50,000 for a single event for 30 guests. LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 10: Kanye West seen leaving Michiko Sush...

Kendrick Lamar Wins Lyrical Drake Beef — and Makes a Load Of Cash — With Sold-out Concert

Kendrick Lamar recently put another nail in the coffin of his 11-year beef with fellow hip-hop artist Drake at a recent performance celebrating Juneteenth. Kendrick Lamar performs as he headlines the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury...

Jayson Tatum to Make History with the Largest NBA Contract In History but Plans to Never Spend That Money

Basketball player Jayson Tatum has taken the NBA by storm. After leading the Boston Celtics to their 18th NBA championship and becoming one of the most decorated players in FIBA (The International Basketball Federation) history, the St. Louis native...

Did Crypto Scammers Hack 50 Cent’s X Account and Make Off With $300 Million?

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson always seems to have news. Last week he announced his X account was hacked and that in minutes scammers took $720,000. In all he claimed they made $300 million in 30 minutes. But how much of this is true? 50 C...

‘Bad Boys’ Franchise’s Box Office Surpasses $1 Billion Globally, Here’s How Much Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Have Made

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” recently hit theaters with a strong debut, earning $56 million domestically and $48.6 million from international markets, bringing the total to $104.6 million. (photo: Porsche North America) To date, the mo...

Michael Jackson’s Abandoned Multimillion Dollar Neverland Ranch Revived for Upcoming Biopic

Never say never to Neverland Ranch. The fabled estate once owned by the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson, is making a comeback. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – NOVEMBER 10: Michael Jackson performs on stage during is “HIStory” world tou...

Let’s talk about fictional Black characters who could be Trumpers

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There’s lots of talk about Black voters shifting over to Trump but it’s just talk. The leading scholar on Black Republican...

Ben Affleck’s Delivery of an Airstream RV Does Nothing to Cool Rumors of Marital Troubles with Jennifer Lopez

Actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have been the center of divorce speculations for months, and recent events have only intensified the rumor mill. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 08: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the Los Ange...

Trill Burgers Thrives as a Profitable Venture, But Legal Dispute Leads to Court Order to Halt Bun B’s Payments

As the legal battle intensifies between former partners, Houston legend Bun B and his Trill Burgers team face significant complications. Bun B (Screenshot, KHOU-TV, https://www.khou.com/article/life/food/bun-b-trill-bugers-montrose-restaurant/285...

More than marketing: Inside Cocoapreneur’s support ecosystem for Black business owners in Pittsburgh

When Khamil Bailey moved to Pittsburgh for college in 2005, she noticed a lack of community support for Black businesses in the city compared to her New Jersey hometown. Ten years later, the now 36-year-old CEO sought to fill in the gap. She starte...

Amid Divorce Rumors, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Want to Unload $61 Million House, But Are Buyers Interested?

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have quietly listed their sprawling Beverly Hills mansion on the market for more than they paid for it. This move has sparked more speculation about the state of their marriage despite the couple’s insistence that they...

Black voters for Trump will more than triple, poll indicates

A poll has indicated that former President Donald Trump’s share of the Black vote in this year’s election could be more than triple that of 2020’s. The Fox News national survey, published on Wednesday, found that President Joe Biden...

African American Black Business Assoc Juneteenth gala and celebrations

Celebrating heritage and remembering the travails of prior generations are on the schedule when several Juneteenth events are held in Joliet Wednesday. But on Saturday, the African American Business Association (ABBA) held a Juneteenth gala at the Pa...