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Source: Prince Williams / Getty Rocko is back in the headlines as his recent mugshot went viral following his recent arrest. Rapper Rocko, known for his hit U.O.E.N.O., is going viral after his mugshot from last month’s arrest surfaced pic.twitter.com/yE3YONhD1P — ATL Uncensored (@ATLUncensored) January 14, 2025 According to Fulton County Inmate Records, the “U.O.E.N.O.” rapper, real name Rodney Ramone Hill Jr., was arrested on December 9 on charges of […]

Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty For weeks, Beyoncé fans have been sitting on the edge of their seats for her highly-anticipated Jan. 14th announcement, but they’ll have to wait a little longer. The superstar is being called a “class act” for postponing (via Instagram early this morning) due to the LA wildfires.   Related: Jhené Aiko & Bozoma Saint John Share Heartbreaking Losses Amid California Wildfires Related: Halle Berry Is Donating Her […]

Source: Patrick Smith / Getty Going through the drive-thru just got dankier… A TikTok video by user JannaBama has gone viral after she claimed that a worker at a Burger King gave her marijuana along with her food order. In the TikTok posted on Sunday, JannaBama explained that she visited a Hamilton area Burger King drive-thru to buy chicken fries for her daughter. After checking the food, she found the […]

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty It’s our favorite It Girl’s birthday, and what better way to celebrate Lori Harvey than by spotlighting her show-stopping style and baddie energy? The model, entrepreneur, and all-around fashion icon has been commanding attention and setting trends for years. From dominating A-list events to curating jaw-dropping social media moments, Lori is the epitome of that girl. Let the haters hate and the naysayers chatter—Lori stays […]

Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Starbucks to End Open-Door Policy, Prioritizing Paying Customers Starbucks is revising its policy on public access, ending its open-door approach that previously allowed individuals to use its facilities, including restrooms, without making a purchase. A Starbucks spokesperson confirmed the new policy, which will go into effect on January 27, prioritizes paying customers. Those who do not make a purchase will be asked to leave the […]

  https://blackamericaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/08/082616lkbhf.mp3 Floyd Norman was the first Black animator hired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios, a legacy that will remain cemented in time. He was featured in a documentary, “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life”  in 2016. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM Norman was born June 22, 1935 in Santa Barbara, Calif., a far cry from the Jim Crow South that he experienced later as a boy. Without the […]

Source: Robert Gauthier / Getty An official announcement confirmed that Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be attending Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. The statement comes just days after the nation noticed her absence from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral.  Related: Here’s Why Michelle Obama Was Not at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not […]

Source: Emanuele Cremaschi / Getty / Nintendo Switch 2 Here. We. Goooooooo. The company that Mario built will allegedly finally show off Nintendo Switch 2 this week. Video Games Chronicle reports Nintendo will finally unveil the successor to the uber-popular Nintendo Switch on Thursday, January 16, per reliable podcast Nate the Hate. The website further reports that a trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 will showcase only hardware, similar to […]

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty / Michael Irvin Here’s a scenario we are sure not many comic book fans considered: What if Marvel cast the playmaker, Hall-of-Fame Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin, as Black Panther?  A user on X, @TheMSeries, dared to write on his account, “Marvel should cast Michael Irvin as Black Panther,” Marvel should cast Michael Irvin as Black Panther — Space Ghost C2C (@TheMSeries1) January 8, […]