Starting in 2021, Uncle Ben's and all of its rice products will be rebranded under the new name: Ben's Original. Executives at Mars Food released a statement about the new change and admitted to making the change after receiving criticism over the racially insensitive branding. A new initiative will be launched to help underserved communities across the country.
Jaguar Wright returns to social media apologizing to Tiffany Haddish after accusing their mutual love interest, Common, of sexual assault. The one minute Instagram video shows Wright, humbly reaching out Haddish while doubling down on her scathing story against the rapper.
Humans of New York viral breakout star Tanqueray is back to dish more stories about her incredible life as an exotic dancer back in the 70s. With her health in decline, the blog's founder launched a GoFundMe to help raise money for her growing medical bills.
Apple Music's Rap Life is taking its popular hip-hop playlist on the road with 'Rap Life Live.' The service tapped four leading rap acts— all who are known for speaking against racial injustice in their music— to perform at Howard U. to help open a dialog about the issues plaguing the Black community. The event is the first of many aimed to hit across HBCU campuses across the United States.
After years of fans wondering what happened with Eve's short-lived UPN sitcom in the early 2000s, the rap star painfully admits her penchant for partying was the cause of its cancellation. Catch Eve reveal the backstories about her life in the limelight and more on TV One's "Uncensored" docuseries.
Cardi B is gearing up to take her soon-to-be ex-husband Offset to divorce court. While the legal proceedings to separate from a philandering mate can be exhausting, Lizzo steps in to send her a gift with hand-written words of encouragement.
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's relationship with Starz network is going swimmingly well. In addition to their exclusive 4-year deal, the two have agreed to develop two original drama series under G-Unit Film and Television. One tells the incredible story of a young, ambitious attorney breaking through the world of a sports agent. The other explores the behind-the-scenes stories from some of hip-hop's most iconic moments in history.
Ray J and Princess Love are back on the outs again. The singer filed for divorce from their four-year marriage after reconciling from a brief separation period earlier this year. Details leading to Ray J's divorce filing are unavailable, but he's is requesting joint custody of their two children.
Nine months after local Jacksonville rapper Lilbucks died in a shooting in January, police finally made arrests in connection to the murder and discovered the suspects are father and son.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion's shooting has gone unanswered by Los Angeles authorities and it's growing more concern as time passes. A source close to the situation says the case is "open and shut" and is confused by the lack of urgency to arrest her shooter, Tory Lanez. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles District Attorney's office addresses the comment but offers no tangible updates on what to expect.
Jessica Krug resigns from her teaching gig at George Washington University after confessing to pretending to be a Black woman her entire career. Colleagues and associates come out of the woodwork to distance themselves from the disgraced academic.
Tamar Braxton's fiancé David Adefeso filed a restraining order after a dispute with the singer, but not much as been revealed about their fight. Sources close to the singer point to him threatening "murder-suicide." While the couple may be headed to splitsville, this is just one of many in a string of events that have gone wrong for the reality star.