The mother and grandmother of two-year-old Montrell Williams, whose body was pulled from the Bronx River by New York Police Department officers on June 11, have filed a $60 million lawsuit against the city, accusing police of failing to act quickly after the child went missing on Mother’s Day. Speaking at a press conference outside […]
Issa Rae is facing a legal battle after being accused of stealing the concept for her upcoming comedy One of Them Days. In a lawsuit filed on July 30, writers Joshua Isaacson, Shon Oku, and Tyrone Perry allege that Rae’s 2025 film, which stars Keke Palmer and SZA, closely resembles their 2020 script, One of […]
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard recently joined forces with Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr to co-headline the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival, a week-long celebration of youth empowerment through sports and culture. Held from July 26 to August 2 across Kigali, Rwanda, the festival blended basketball, mentorship, and music, uniting young athletes, coaches, and […]
Brooklyn’s Hip-Hop community is mourning the loss of one of its foundational figures. Howard Thompson, known professionally as Hitman Howie Tee, has died at age 61. Details surrounding his passing have not been made public. Born in England to Jamaican parents and raised in Brooklyn, Howie Tee became a quiet force behind some of the […]
A photograph of LeBron James, his longtime business partner Maverick Carter, and Nikola Jokić’s influential agent, Miško Ražnatović, has reignited speculation over the development of a rival international basketball league. The image, shared by Ražnatović on social media, shows the trio aboard a yacht with the cryptic caption: “The summer of 2025 is the perfect […]