When Netflix released its new Unknown Number: The High School Catfish documentary, it reignited some serious questions about cyberbullying. This recent release follows the story of Lauryn Licari and her mother, Kendra, but turns out to be one of the most shocking and bizarre cyberbullying cases as of late. And this investigation is a modern parable about trust, technology and the vulnerabilities of living in such a digital world. In a time where teenagers and adults alike spend more hours online than ever before, this case underscores just how deception can thrive under the guise of anonymity. Netflix’s decision to…
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Source: AleksandarNakic / Getty Happy September, Repeat after me, September is going to be an amazing month with an abundance of blessings. Let’s begin this new month wrapped in positive vibes, good intentions, and some real talk. Because if there is one thing I know for sure—it is that affirming yourself is powerful as hell. I speak life over your beauty, your body, and your journey. Oh, and let’s not forget your finances, you mine, body, soul and your sexuality. Everything in your life deserves to be affirmed, sis nothing is too small because we don’t do small, everything big.…
Source: Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Montell Jordan has shared that his prostate cancer has made an unwanted return, almost a year after treatment. In an exclusive interview with the TODAY Show, the R&B singer known for “This Is How We Do It” revealed that follow-up scans detected prostate cancer months after he underwent surgery. “I always imagined I would be telling my prostate cancer story from the other side of prostate cancer because I had a radical prostatectomy surgery. My prostate was removed. There were clear margins,” Jordan, 56, tells TODAY.com. “Close to a year post-prostatectomy, I still need…
President Donald Trump revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection in a letter dated Thursday. Sept. 25. Source: Chip Somodevilla/Paras Griffin Under federal law, former vice presidents receive six months of Secret Service protection after leaving office. CNN reports that Harris’ standard coverage expired on July 21. However, then-President Joe Biden signed a directive—not publicly disclosed until now—that extended Harris’ protection for an additional year. Trump’s order canceled that extension. Trump’s Memorandum In a letter titled “Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security,” Trump wrote: “You are hereby authorized to discontinue any security-related procedures previously authorized by Executive…
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced one another for their first presidential debate, and Hip-Hop Wired viewed the entire debate, capturing reactions from X, formerly Twitter. On Tuesday (September 10), Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met for their debate on ABC News. Trump seemed hesitant from the start, pausing in surprise as Vice President Harris strode over to greet him and introduce herself. ABC News moderator David Muir opened the debate by asking Vice President Harris about the state of the economy and what she…
Source: Derek White / Getty It’s been 25 years since OutKast topped the charts with their smash hit “So Fresh, So Clean,” but now, it seems like Big Boi is still reaping the benefits of the classic cut, as the good people over at Whirlpool have blessed him with his own custom washing machine that actually plays the timeless hit. Last week, Big Boi took to social media to thank the folks over at Whirlpool for their gracious gift and demonstrated just how dope it was by showing the machine play the song after completing a cycle. What’s even better…
Source: Courtesy / Apple Bottoms Apple Bottoms is officially back and with a powerful new voice. The iconic early-2000s fashion brand founded by Grammy award-winning rapper Nelly has returned with its first celebrity-designed drop since its relaunch. Apple Bottoms teams up with Atlanta rap star Latto for a bold new capsule collection. Read more and check it out inside. The Latto x Apple Bottoms collaboration dropped August 4th, blending the best of Y2K nostalgia with today’s fearless street style. Known for celebrating curves and body confidence, Apple Bottoms now steps into a new era reimagined by Latto’s Southern style, and…
1. VisionPlay Entertainment ft. Rain 910, Cozz, Twayne Towns & Landstrip Chip – Lies That Came True Source:VisionPlay Entertainment VisionPlay Entertainment flips the script with its latest release, “Lies That Came True,” produced by and featuring Rain 910 alongside Cozz, Twayne Towns, and Landstrip Chip. Out now via MNRK Music Group, the single is a lyrical collision of ambition, grit, and transformation, proving that sometimes the wildest dreams and the boldest lies are just a verse away from reality. Built on Rain 910’s layered, hard-hitting production, “Lies That Came True” moves between raw street reflections and aspirational highs, with each artist delivering verses that blur the line between past struggles and…
Source: NBCUniversal Media / Peacock The Love Island USA Season 7 reunion is almost here. If the first teaser clip is any indication, viewers are in for a dramatic ride. Days before the reunion drops on Peacock, fans got a sneak peek at the Islanders back together. Spoiler alert: the drama is far from over. Read more and watch the teaser inside. The teaser was released on August 19, and it promises that “all will be revealed.” It’s based on the fiery exchanges, and it looks like tensions from Fiji followed the cast straight onto the reunion stage. Jeremiah Brown, who found…
Source: Sonya Meadows / Sonya Meadows In an exclusive interview with Hip-Hop Wired, Sonya Meadows, also known in the Atlanta strip club scene as “Platinum,” opens up about her iconic era as one of the first dancers at the legendary Magic City. Reflecting on her early days, Platinum shares the energy, the hustle, and the prestige that surrounded not only Magic City but also the dancers who ruled its stage. She recalls her close relationship with Big Meech, the founder of BMF, and speaks on how he was more than just a client. Platinum says he respected the dancers and supported…