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(ThyBlackMan.com) Recently, two of the nation’s most venerable and well-respected newspapers, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times, decided not to endorse a candidate in this year’s presidential election. Those decisions have been largely met with derision and disappointment, primarily because the assumption is that the papers’ owners are concerned about retaliation from Donald Trump should he prevail next week.   This turn of events is surprising given the […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Lil Wayne’s Lil Weezyana Fest returned with explosive energy this year, and fans were in for a rare treat: a Hot Boyz reunion that had the entire city of New Orleans buzzing. With Mayor LaToya Cantrell presenting the rapper with the key to the city and Master P awarding him a career achievement accolade, the night was one that combined nostalgia, accolades, and incredible performances. Lil Wayne, dubbed by […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In a recent twist that’s shaking the entertainment world, Megan Thee Stallion’s new documentary, In Her Words, features the Houston rapper candidly admitting to lying to veteran journalist Gayle King about her relationship with Tory Lanez. This revelation has brought fresh scrutiny to the high-profile 2020 shooting case, which left Megan wounded and Tory Lanez facing a decade behind bars. Fans and critics alike are debating: Did Megan’s admission […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In a twist that’s rocked the music and entertainment world, Young Thug, the celebrated Atlanta rapper, has been released from jail after a lengthy criminal trial. Thugger, as fans fondly call him, was sentenced to time served, coupled with 15 years of probation after pleading guilty to multiple charges. This unexpected release raises questions about his future in the industry, his potential for redemption, and the complex reality fans […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Black Americans do not have a working and genuine press corp of people dedicated, to helping Black Americans navigate a majority white nation. To some extent, this is purposeful, as the white controlling majority benefits from an ill-informed black electorate. In a majority white society where, black own businesses are not prevalent, as it takes advertising dollars and direct contributions, or both to maintain a vibrant, and profitable black […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Young Slime Life (YSL) trial has captivated audiences and divided the rap community as Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug confronts some of the most severe legal challenges of his career. This is the story of Jeffery Lamar Williams—a man who rose from Atlanta’s underground rap scene to become an industry leader and innovator. Yet, while his influence in music grew, so did whispers of his alleged connections to a […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) With just days to go until Nov, 5, we have officially entered the final stretch of the election. The heat is on, the candidates are feeling the pinch, and the rhetoric we see on our TVs and in our feeds is starting to go off the rails. Case in point: I watched a CNN discussion about the Black male vote and Kamala Harris that illustrates the faulty and dangerous […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the world of hip-hop and Hollywood, drama tends to follow even the most festive of occasions, and this Halloween was no exception. A high-profile Halloween bash in Los Angeles witnessed a near-altercation involving none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs’ three adult sons and singer/reality star Ray J. The heated exchange might have escalated into a full-on brawl if Chris Brown hadn’t played the unexpected role of peacemaker, stepping […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the early 2000s, no one threw a party quite like Sean “Diddy” Combs. From the outside, his star-studded soirees seemed like glam-fueled celebrations of wealth and status, where celebrities, models, and industry elites rubbed shoulders. But according to recent reports, his infamous “Freak Off” parties had a side of exclusivity that went beyond the velvet ropes and VIP lists. The rumors swirling around Diddy’s so-called “Freak Off” parties […]