Yet another white comedian has responded to one of Kendrick Lamar’s most discussed lines on his recent surprise album, “GNX.”

On “wacced out murals,” the intro to Lamar’s album, he took shots at several people, most notably white comedians, saying on the track, “Don’t let no white comedian talk about no Black woman, that’s law.”

While several white comedians took umbrage with the line, including Gary Owen, many on social media felt like the bar was about Andrew Schulz, who infamously made some jokes about Black women while on his podcast, “Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant with Akaash Singh,” earlier this year.

The guests on the podcast were James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu of the “Shxtsngigs” podcast. Not only was Schulz criticized for the comments, but Duncan and Dawodu were chastised for laughing along with his jokes instead of admonishing him. The two Black British podcasters released an apology in response to the backlash, but Schulz has stood his ground.

Watch the podcast clip below that caused the controversy:

Now, weeks after Lamar’s popular record was released, Schulz is responding to the line in a rather sarcastic tone.

On his podcast, he joked, “Nobody has respected women more, through art, than rappers. So I completely understand how a rapper could look at a comedian telling a joke and be like, ‘Yo y’all need to switch that s**t up.’ How dare y’all keep saying your wives are annoying?”

Schulz then jokingly started rapping stereotypical lyrics from rappers over the years that disrespect women, saying lines like, “B*****s ain’t nothing but h**s and t****s I beat my b***h with a stick.”

Co-host Akaash Singh also used this as an opportunity to take shots at Lamar, mentioning that he once threatened to take his music off of Spotify after it was announced that they would censor R. Kelly’s music.

That claim isn’t entirely true, since it was TDE CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith who threatened to remove his artists’ music from the streaming service, not Lamar.

Singh also mentioned that Lamar has worked with Chris Brown, who is infamously known for his violence against women.

“What a time to be alive,” Schulz also joked on his podcast, “where rappers gotta talk about comedians for clout.”

Noir Nation; legal action has been taken against Mielle Organics as a customer accuses the company of false advertising products without warning of potential side effects!

According to circulating reports, a woman by the name of Georgina Gomes has filed a complaint with the U.S District Court for the Nothern District of Illinois on November 21st seeking damages from Mielle Organics as well as Procter & Gamble on behalf of herself and other customers.

The suit issues claims that the company’s products such as their Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil do not work as intended.

Georgina states that the manufacturers of Mielle knew or should’ve known that incidents used in their products allegedly caused harm to consumers and that they inadequately communicated those risks to their customers.

Within the filed complaint Georgina explains that she purchased Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil in the state of Massachusetts for her own personal use. She says that she bought the product as it was advertised to strengthen users’ hair.

However Georgina claims that Mielle Hair Oil did not strengthen her hair but rather caused her hair to fall out.

“Defendants knew or should have known that the Product contained ingredients that would cause hair loss or carried a risk that the Product would cause hair loss, but continued to manufacture, distribute, and sell it nonetheless,” reads the forwarded complaint.

Georgina and others are currently requesting compensatory, statutory, and punitive damages, as well as restitution, equitable relief and injunctive relief.

As we previously reported Mielle Organics CEO Monique Rodriguez recently responses to the social media users accusing the company of changing their formula allegedly leading to excessive hair loss.

In a video shared on Instagram, Monique declared that the rumors originated from a TikTok user who was allegedly paid by a competitor.

“This creator was earning a commission to promote a competitor’s product while spreading misinformation about our products for their own personal gain. And unfortunately, some who joined in on those conversations seemed to have ulterior motives as well,” Monique shared. 

“Out of respect for everyone involved, we tried to handle the situation quietly, but it has reached a point to where I feel it’s important to be transparent with you all.”

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Kodansha and Crunchyroll have unveiled exciting details about the upcoming finale of BLUE LOCK 2nd Season, including the release of a brand-new trailer. Fans can expect an hour-long finale, which promises to deliver high-stakes drama as the season reaches its climax.

The second season, which has captivated audiences worldwide, is currently streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll, except in Japan and certain parts of Asia. Notably, the series will also be available for viewers in India and Southeast Asia.

The latest season of BLUE LOCK has been covering the thrilling “BLUE LOCK vs. Japan’s U-20” arc, and fans can now enjoy trailers featuring the BLUE LOCK XI and Japan’s U-20 National Team, both subtitled in English. The stunning visuals and intense action sequences promise an unforgettable conclusion to the season.

Produced by Studio 8bit, BLUE LOCK 2nd Season is directed by Yuji Haibara (known for The Slime Diaries), with character designs by Kenji Tanabe and music composed by Jun Murayama.

The season finale will simulcast on December 28 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET.

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Some things just can’t be measured by numbers. This week, Billboard announced Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as the greatest pop star of the 21st century. And while the publication acknowledges that Taylor Swift may be considered the century’s biggest pop star by the numbers, Beyoncé’s impact and influence on pop culture and across the fashion, music and entertainment industries surpasses any numerical scale. 

“When you’re talking about greatness, and when you’re talking about greatness for the 21st century specifically, no one has a longer or fuller track record than Beyoncé,” Billboard’s Andrew Unterberger wrote. “Only Beyoncé has spent the entirety of the last 25 years exemplifying greatness in every form imaginable.” 

Doing an in-depth analysis of the “Cowboy Carter” singer’s career, the publication noted that Knowles-Carter’s accomplishments and “commitment to innovation, evolution, and all-around excellence [have] made her the bar against which all other pop stars this century have long been measured.” 

From her time as a member of Destiny’s Child to her successful solo career, Beyoncé has released a remarkable number of projects that have not only ranked highly on the charts but also solidified her status as a music icon. She has produced nine No. 1 songs and 24 top 10 songs on the Hot 100, alongside eight albums that topped the Billboard 200 album chart, beginning with her 2003 debut solo album, “Dangerously In Love.” Following her earlier success with Destiny’s Child, 11 of Beyoncé’s solo albums have also charted in Billboard’s top 10.

Beyond Billboard’s streaming charts, Beyoncé has made history as the most Grammy-nominated artist, as well as the most Grammy-winning artist of all time, with 32 trophies to date. And with her 2024 album “Cowboy Carter” receiving 11 more nominations, the superstar is expected to break her own record at the 2025 Grammy Awards. 

Over the course of her career, Beyoncé has redefined industry standards, often challenging shallow perceptions of her artistry by doing things her way. In the process, she has reshaped the industry and the ways fans receive and engage with music. Many of the key elements that define the landscape of modern music were pioneered by Beyoncé, such as visual albums, surprise album drops, and new music releases on Friday instead of Tuesday. 

In honor of the first quarter century coming to a close, Billboard, a publication known for its listicles, launched the “Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century” list and article series highlighting staff picks for the 25 greatest pop stars of the last 25 years. Those who made the list of the publication’s greatest pop stars include Rihanna, Drake, Kanye West, Usher, Nicki Minaj, and more.  

Visit Billboard to explore the full list.

A Florida woman has finally learned her fate after a drunken hide-and-seek game with her boyfriend turned into a horrifying, deadly scene.

Sarah Boone, 47, was ordered by an Orlando judge Monday to serve a sentence of life in prison for her role in the terrifying events the night of Feb. 24, 2020. State Attorney Andrew Bain said Boone was with her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., at their Winter Park apartment. Boone said during her trial the two of them were playing hide-and-seek while under the influence of alcohol. During the game, she thought it was funny that he would be able to fit inside a suitcase, being he was only 5’2″ in height.

However, things took a dark turn when Boone admitted she zipped the suitcase closed once he crawled inside. In two frightening videos recorded by Boone, Torres appears to struggle inside the suitcase as it wobbled from side to side.

In a worried, muffled voice, he’s heard calling out “Sarah” repeatedly.

“For everything you’ve done to me. F– you,” she responded, while chuckling behind the camera.

“Sarah, I can’t f—ng breathe,” Torres pleads from inside the suitcase.

“Yeah, that’s what you did when you choked me,” Boone responded. “That’s on you.”

Torres continued calling her name in desperation as she chuckled while still recording. In a second video, it appeared Torres knocked the suitcase over as it was lying on another side. He called her name one more time before going silent and the video ended.

Boone testified that off camera, he eventually managed to get his hand out of the suitcase but she hit his hand with a baseball bat causing him to retreat back inside the luggage.

Boone testified that she left him inside the suitcase overnight believing he could eventually get himself out. However, she found him dead the next day and called the police.

Despite arguing that she acted in self-defense of Torres’ alleged abusive patterns over the course of their relationship, Boone was found guilty of second-degree murder by an Orange County jury in October. Now, she’s being ordered to spend the rest of her life behind bars.

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On this week’s exclusive podcast with Law & Crime, ‘The Rise and Fall of Diddy,’ attorney Donte Mills shed more light on new information pertaining to the litigated matter of Cassie Ventura versus Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The attorney said Mills revealed Cassie first sought a non-public attempt at her abuse and misconduct claims against Combs.

According to Mills, Cassie approached Combs to discuss allegations of sexual assault, coercion, and abuse stemming from their tumultuous 11-year relationship. Despite her attempts to settle the matter quietly, talks broke down when Diddy allegedly offered her an “eight-figure” settlement in exchange for her silence. Cassie declined the offer, asserting that she was seeking accountability rather than a payout.

In November 2023, Cassie filed a high-profile lawsuit detailing the alleged misconduct. Diddy publicly refuted the claims, calling the lawsuit “blatant blackmail.” However, just one day after the suit was filed, both parties reached an undisclosed settlement. In statements following the resolution, Cassie expressed that her goal was closure, while Diddy wished her well and maintained his innocence.

Mills remarked that this case was pivotal in shifting public and legal scrutiny toward Combs, whose career and personal life have since been engulfed by controversy. In March 2024, Diddy was arrested as part of a sex trafficking investigation, further intensifying his legal woes.

“This lawsuit was the catalyst,” Mills stated. “It opened the door for a deeper look into behaviors that had been shielded for decades.”

While the settlement between Cassie and Diddy has brought her some closure, the ripple effects continue to challenge the legacy of one of the entertainment industry’s most prominent figures.

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“It is time for Joe Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby,” said attorney and political strategist Angela Rye in reaction to President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. The sweeping presidential pardon came after Biden explicitly said he would not pardon his son, who was federally convicted of gun possession and tax evasion.

Rye and other civil rights advocates are renewing their calls for the Biden White House to show mercy to Marilyn Mosby, a former Baltimore City state’s attorney, who was convicted of mortgage fraud and perjury in a prosecution critics say was unjust and politically motivated.

Mosby’s pardon application had remained in the hands of the Department of Justice and the White House for months before Mosby was sentenced to home detention, which has ended.

Angela Rye, who is working on Mosby’s legal team, told theGrio the pardon application was submitted “earlier this year” with an email expressing “receipt of the application on May 28.”  The application is still viable, along with over 91,000-plus signatures petitioning the federal government to pardon Mosby, who gained national notoriety in 2015 when she, as state’s attorney, charged six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, Jr.

There are similarities between Mosby’s pardon request and Hunter Biden’s pardon. On Instagram, Rye noted that Mosby was investigated by the same prosecutor, Leo Wise, who successfully sought charges against Biden. She also said attorneys pushing for Mosby’s pardon made the request on the same basis President Biden used to justify pardoning his son: selective prosecution. 

“They need to find a rule and equally apply it,” said Rye. 

Rye, who is working with civil rights attorney Ben Crump on Mosby’s case, said Mosby has been “tried and convicted for using her own money to purchase property.” That property in question has been seized, however, that has been placed on hold until her appeal is settled.  

“They have gone after her bar license,” said Rye, who noted that even though Mosby is no longer in home detention, “she is not free.” Mosby is having a difficult time finding work and making a living as a result of the conviction, she shared.

As is any final days of a presidency, President Biden’s final two months in office have been met with many pardon requests. There are even calls to pardon former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. and his ex-wife Sandi Jackson. The former Chicago lawmaker pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the campaign of more than $750,000. Sandi Jackson pleaded guilty to a tax charge and using campaign funds for a wide range of personal expenses. There is no official word yet from the White House or the Justice Department on any of these requests.

Just about every Black person you and I know voted for Kamala, and at least half as many took to a cocoon after the Trump Triumph. No CNN. MSNBC, which imbibed and spun the tale that the election might actually be close, now on par with Pravda. The New York Times and The Washington Post avoided like a vampire hides from the sun. I get it.

But it’s time, my people, to get back on that horse. No, I’m not suggesting a return to watching cable news for the outrage of the day so you can learn that some of the people claiming to be outraged weren’t actually outraged and were secretly applauding. Nah, let’s all graduate from that. Those exit poll results, not to mention the election results, make it clear that, if Roger B. Taney issued the Dred Scott decision today, there’d be partying in some of these streets. And people you know would be setting off fireworks.

I’m talking about mounting a horse that can take you away from the day to day disappointment and put you above the frightful fray. That horse has a strong back and four slim but sturdy legs that include:

A passport: Only about a third of Black Americans have a passport. Get yourself in that third.

No, I’m not suggesting you get it so you can emigrate. You’d need a lot more than a passport to become a citizen or even a permanent resident of another country. I’m saying get one so you can travel and get perspective. I don’t care if you go to Canada or Khartoum, Barbados or Bahrain. Get on out there. You’ll see that, as painful as you believe things are in your country, you’re still fortunate to be a full-fledged citizen in the country you and your ancestors made great. Go, eat that creamy national dish, get the social media footage and drink the wine. Then, come back and know your people have endured far worse and you can get through.

Step up and plan that family reunion:

It used to be a staple, something we did at least every few years. But we’ve come to see the T-shirts as corny and the drama and cost as not worth the trouble. They’re not corny, and it’s worth the trouble. It’s raining pain out there; trust your relatives with the umbrella. Reconnect. Laugh. Dance. Put on that O’Jays song. Love on your auntie, your grandma and your grandpa. They’d love to see you, love to hear how you’re getting on and love to know how much you cherish them.

Dive back into Black brilliance:

Read Toni Morrison. See an August Wilson play. (That Denzel Washington Family-produced Netflix movie “The Piano Lesson” is an easy and very enjoyable start.) We’ve long brought the cool, the smooth, the thoughtful and the light to our country, no matter our pain. Remind yourself of what we’ve accomplished and what you might add to that body of work.

Tell your friends you love them:

They’re probably looking for a way out of that cocoon, too. Just like you. Text them. Tell them you’re looking forward to seeing them again. Tell them you appreciate hearing from them. Tell them you love them. Love is as good to give as it is to get. And the giving is restorative.

So, let’s hold our heads up and march forward. No, the country isn’t where many Black Americans thought it would be at this point. Criminality and bigotry are still countenanced if it comes from the right places. But we can bite down and push through. We don’t have to hide, especially if we’ve got each other’s back.

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Surprise, surprise: chart-topping pop star Sabrina Carpenter, 25, and her Oscar-nominated boyfriend, Barry Keoghan, 32, are reportedly hitting pause on their romance. According to a source speaking with People magazine, the couple has decided to step back from their relationship to keep focusing on their burgeoning careers.

“They are both young and career-focused, so they’ve decided to take a break,” the source revealed.

The couple, who first sparked dating rumors last December after meeting at Paris Fashion Week, have become a fan-favorite pairing. Their flirtation even made its way into Carpenter’s music, with fans speculating that the lyric “Who’s the cute boy with the white jacket and the thick accent?” in her hit song Bed Chem was a nod to Keoghan’s Irish charm.

The Met Gala debut as a couple in 2024 solidified them as one of Hollywood’s most stylish duos. And ever since, their romance has played out on social media, with the two being papped on outings and sharing sweet moments of mutual support. Keoghan even co-starred in Carpenter’s music video for Please Please Please, further sealing the creative and romantic deal.

And even as their separation might sadden them, it seems like the pair wants to pursue their careers individually now. While Carpenter had been going all guns with her just-released album, Keoghan was sizzling up on screens with his consecutive successes in films.

Despite the news, however, many are hopeful this is just a pit stop. When two stars shine this brightly, after all, there is always a chance they could find their way back to one another.

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