by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 16, 2025

Tia Kemp Gets Straight To The Bag, Charging Stylist Two Stacks To Do Her Hair

Getting paid to get your hair done is the newest stream of income for Kemp.

Tia Kemp is about the Benjamins. One way is by charging stylists for the opportunity to do her hair.

The media personality and Rick Ross’ baby mother is helping the hair girls get exposure, but at a cost. The internet’s self-proclaimed “Yuntie” spoke about her latest hairstyle at a Florida-based beauty salon. Kemp was seen getting ready to receive her style, wearing a wig cap, with the paying stylist in the clip.

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“4th chair! I’m in Motherf-ckin Polk County with it, baby, yes. Lakeland to be exact…Wait till y’all see this sh-t lay round,” Kemp said in the video.

In the description, Kemp described that she received a couple of stacks to promote Memorial Beauty Bar, or $2,222.22 to be exact.

Fans in the comments expressed their own shock at the hefty price to touch Kemp’s head.

One inquired about why the stylists would pay up to do her hair. “[Because] she putting them on, her following increase daily… think about how many clients they gon get. Auntie just making her coins too,” another commenter explained.

Others also co-signed the venture, stating that they would cough up the coins to get their stylings Yuntie-approved.

One joked, “[Not going to lie] if ima pay anybody to let me do they hair for promo it’s gone be Yuntie.”

Someone else noted how much Kemp could earn if she continued to capitalize on this money-making opportunity: “Damn, all she needs is to do is let 450 girls do her hair over time, and she can make a million dollars off people doing HER hair!!! The game has OFFICIALLY changed.”

The new income stream may not stop her from still trying to get Ross to pay child support. She took her co-parenting woes to the internet last year.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

December 16, 2025

Jasmine Crockett Calls Out The ‘Coordinated Attack’ Surrounding Her Stance On Israel And Gaza

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is calling out what she describes as a "coordinated attack" targeting her after announcing her Senate campaign.

Jasmine Crockett is pushing back against what she calls a “coordinated attack” on social media over her views on the Israel–Palestine conflict.

The Texas Rep, who is running for U.S. Senate, recently hosted a campaign stop in Houston where she addressed the criticism she’s been receiving over what she claims is the “mischaracterization” of her views on Israel and Gaza.

“There was a coordinated attack on me on social media that was mischaracterizing my position,” Crockett told Houston Chronicle reporter Jeremy Wallace.

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She went on to address misleading clips and claims about her voting record that surfaced soon after her campaign announcement. Crockett said the criticism focuses on her foreign aid votes, with some posts falsely claiming she supports Israel-only military funding and has backing from AIPAC.

She rejected both claims, clarifying she has never been endorsed by AIPAC and that her April vote on a supplemental aid package covered defensive support for Israel, humanitarian aid for Gaza, and assistance for Taiwan and Haiti.

“That supplemental package was for defensive help to Israel, as well as it was for money for Gaza. It was for money for Taiwan. It was also money for Haiti. And so yes, I voted for it,” Crockett said, adding that she has opposed other bills aimed at providing funding exclusively for Israel, a fact she said her critics consistently omit.

Crockett noted that Republicans control the House and decide which bills reach the floor, and Democrats use their limited leverage to secure humanitarian aid for Gaza, Haiti, and Taiwan, since Republican-led proposals excluded support for those regions.

“There were no packages that the Republicans were putting forth that were actually going to give money for Gaza,” she said.

Crockett emphasized that although she has been critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions, her stance should not be mistaken for hostility toward Israeli citizens.

“I will say this on the record any day, all day. I have no hate for any kind of people,” she said. “I love people, but I don’t necessarily love the Netanyahu government. I don’t think that it’s fair to go after an entire people because you don’t like their government.”

“I’m not in love with the Trump government either. It’s just is what it is,” Crockett added.

As she kicks off her campaign for the March 3, 2026, Democratic primary, Crockett stated she won’t be sidetracked by misleading attacks on her political record.

“I’m OK with people disagreeing with my record, I’m not OK with people disagreeing with something that’s been completely mischaracterized in an attempt to distract,” she said. “When we look at where we are right now, people are talking about affordability and the economy, and people are trying to survive. I refuse to be distracted.”

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

December 16, 2025

Diddy Accuser Goes After Cassie In Lawsuit, Claims Maurene Comey Silenced Him

Cassie Ventura is being sued by a Diddy accuser who claims she’s not a victim and says he was silenced in the Diddy case by former Asst. U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey.

An accuser of Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a lawsuit targeting the disgraced hip-hop mogul and his estranged ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, also alleging that former Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey helped suppress claims against Ventura.

Clayton Howard, an alleged victim highlighted in the Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, recently filed a civil lawsuit accusing Combs and Ventura of causing him humiliation, transmitting an STD, and claiming Ventura terminated their child, Complex reported. Howard also alleges that federal prosecutors blocked him from testifying about Ventura’s alleged involvement in criminal activity tied to Combs.

In his recently filed motion, Howard contends that his rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act were violated, singling out former Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, for dismissing his attempts to testify.

“Assistant Prosecutor Maurene Comey became annoyed when I expressed my desire to reveal the truth about both of my offenders,” Howard wrote. “She stated I was too traumatized to testify, a claim I firmly disputed.”

The former sex worker, who recounted his sexually charged encounters with Ventura and Combs in the Netflix docuseries, recounts his attempts to involve federal authorities, including repeated correspondence and in-person visits to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, where he received no response he deemed meaningful. Howard asserts that Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson dismissed his claim that he qualified as a victim.

“I have remained patient and resolved,” Howard wrote. “It appears the government utilized my cooperation when it aligned with their objectives, yet now, it feels as if I am invisible.”

Howard’s lawsuit alleges that the unresolved status of his claims has blocked his application to the Backpage Remission Program, a federal fund distributing $200 million to trafficking victims. At the heart of his filing is his argument that Ventura should not be seen solely as a victim, but as an “active participant” in Combs’ alleged trafficking operation.

When filing the suit, Ventura could not be adequately served at her home or through her attorney, but a judge allowed Howard to use “alternative means” of service. On December 11, attorney Melodie Han of Wigdor LLP confirmed she will represent Ventura in the case.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

December 16, 2025

Atlanta’s Future Named Brand Ambassador For Louis Vuitton

The brand has named him a "Friend of the House."

Louis Vuitton has secured the “Future” by officially naming the Atlanta recording artist a brand ambassador, designating him a “Friend of the House.”

The fashion brand announced the news on its social media page.

“Future for Louis Vuitton. Continuing a creative collaboration, @pharrell and the Friend of the House embark on a dynamic partnership —recognizing the cultural trailblazer for his unique style and influential talent.”

#Future #PharrellWilliams #LouisVuitton“

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The appointment takes place after the “Hndrxx” rapper appeared at Louis Vuitton’s spring 2026 men’s show earlier this year in Paris. He was also seen in custom LV wear designed by Pharrell Williams, the brand’s men’s creative director, at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City, according to WWD.

In a written statement, the company said that Future “embodies the core values of Louis Vuitton, including creativity, artistry, and a pioneering spirit that resonates with international audiences. His unique style and creative vision make him an invaluable addition to the Louis Vuitton family.”

Pharrell was responsible for the Louis Vuitton x Timberland Boot, which was priced at $85,000. The limited-edition boots, embedded with 18K gold, have sold out; only 50 pairs were available.

The luxury footwear was the latest collaboration between LV and Timberland, after they teamed up for the 2023 celebration of Timberland’s 50th anniversary. Pharrell has collaborated with Timberland through his Billionaire Boys Club brand and on several other solo projects.

Earlier this month, the designer’s partnership with adidas, the “Jellyfish,” was crowned “Shoe of the Year” at this year’s Footwear News Achievement Awards (FNAA). The Virginia Adistar Jellyfish by Pharrell Williams was selected for this year’s coveted award.

The FNAA, in its 39th year, is known as the “Shoe Oscars.” It acknowledges the legends involved in footwear, including emerging talent, industry leaders, style stars, and hot brands.

by Mitti Hicks

December 16, 2025

Trump Administration Abruptly Cancels Naturalization Ceremonies For Immigrants From 19 Countries

Oath ceremonies are being canceled after the Trump administration introduced strict new restrictions. The restrictions are in response to the killings of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., by an Afghan national.

Immigrants from at least 19 countries were days away from becoming U.S. citizens. Now, many of them are left in shock after the Trump administration began canceling naturalization ceremonies.

“It’s heartbreaking,” a woman identified as Sanam told The BBC.

Sanam is an Iranian immigrant who came to the United States over a decade ago. She’s married to a U.S. citizen and has navigated years of paperwork, tests, and security vetting to reach the final step: the naturalization ceremony. The U.S government canceled her ceremony just days before she was scheduled to take her oath, all because of where she is from.

“It’s been years, just years, and just feeling drained and feeling like, can I even going with this process? Because it’s been so hard,” she added.

Trump Cancels Naturalization Ceremonies For Immigrants From ‘High Risk’ Countries

Oath ceremonies like Sanam’s are being canceled after the Trump administration introduced strict new restrictions. The restrictions are in response to the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., by an Afghan national. One of the guardsmen was critically injured while U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries following the Nov. 26 attack.

On Nov. 27, the Trump administration put out a policy release from USCIS, announcing they would undertake enhanced vetting and security measures in response to the tragic shooting. The policy change means that immigration applications from certain countries would be halted. The pause includes green cards and U.S. citizenship processing for people from Iran, Sudan, Eritrea, Haiti, Somalia, and more.

“This is a thinly veiled attempt to thwart people’s efforts to become citizens of this country, in particular, people from certain countries, from certain backgrounds,” Gail Breslow, executive director of Project Citizenship, said on PBS NewsHour.

She added, “These folks have already been fully vetted. And this is, again, just a thinly veiled excuse to encourage people to leave this country.”

According to the New York Times, the new rules could affect more than 1.5 million people with pending asylum applications. The new policy also impacts more than 50,000 people who received asylum grants during the Biden administration.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

December 16, 2025

University Of Michigan’s Athletic Department Under Investigation

The probe is taking place after the firing of the school's football head coach, Sherrone Moore

The University of Michigan’s athletic department is once again under investigation following the handling of the termination of its football coach, Sherrone Moore.

According to The Detroit News, the school’s board has hired the law firm Jenner & Block to investigate not only the firing of Moore but also the athletic department in general. This is the same firm that was hired to investigate an alleged relationship between former President Mark Schlissel and a University of Michigan employee, as well as the recent inquiry into Moore’s relationship with a staffer.

Moore was terminated from his football head coaching job of two years for allegedly being “engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”

Jenner & Block will review how the athletic department handled Moore’s firing and the department’s culture, which has been embroiled in several controversies in a few short years. There is no timeline for the law firm’s review.

Moore was previously penalized for his role in a sign-stealing scandal in the same season that the football team won the NCAA Championship in 2024. Connor Stallions, a team staffer, and then-head coach, Jim Harbaugh, were suspended for multiple games, while Moore, who held the position of offensive coordinator, was suspended for one game.

The previous year, former co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss was terminated after allegations that he had infiltrated the personal accounts of thousands of college athletes. He was also accused of stealing intimate photographs and videos between 2015 and 2023.

There were infractions and terminations in other sports at the school. Head hockey coach Mel Pearson was fired for misconduct, in part due to allegations that he pressured players to defy COVID-19 restrictions while they were competing in the NCAA Tournament. Former NBA player and Michigan alum, head men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard, was dismissed after the program posted an 8-24 record, in part due to his conduct, including slapping a Wisconsin assistant coach during a postgame handshake line.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 16, 2025

HBCU President Sues White Professor Who Called Her ‘Scam Artist’ Over Plagiarism Claims

The two parties both have lawsuits open, as the disgruntled professor claims she was forced out due to her whiteness.

An HBCU President is embroiled in a legal battle with a former professor regarding plagiarism accusations on a decades-old dissertation.

The president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Heidi Anderson, filed a defamation suit against Donna Satterlee, a former professor at UMES. Anderson claims her former employee, Satterlee, stifled career opportunities with her character attacks.

Anderson stated that Satterlee, who is white, claims that she is a “scam artist” who plagiarized parts of her 1986 dissertation, and these accusations lead to cancelled speaking engagements and more. Now, she is seeking $1 million in damages due to the professor’s comments on her character, according to The Grio.

The statements were made as Satterlee spoke out against alleged corruption at the HBCU. The begrudged professor left her position at UMES last December, despite initially seeking a full-time professorship.

Instead, she was met with calls for termination by administrators over claims she violated the HBCU’s bullying policies. However, she has since filed a wrongful termination lawsuit. Satterlee herself claims that she was forced out due to her race and retaliation over calling out the school’s issues.

She is one of many former employees suing the university, the other three also claiming fraud and “criminal activity” by the HBCU’s administrators. One of her issues is with Anderson, who she believe is “not qualified to be president.”

However, Anderson intends to “take a stand” against the professor with her own suit. Particularly on the plagiarism claims, Anderson defended her actions, stating that citation standards at the time were different.

“I stayed quiet for as long as I could,” Anderson said. “There’s no plagiarism here. It’s an attack on me and my character and all of us at the university. I needed to take a stand.”

While Satterlee never taught Anderson during her matriculation, she decided to check on the president’s own academic integrity in 2024.

Amid her mounting grievances with UMES, which she believes prevented her appointment to a full-time role, she double-checked Anderson’s dissertation. The reveal of a 27% plagiarism check on plagiarism-checking website “Turnitin” led to a public doxxing of the HBCU President.

“I was upset with the way Anderson was treating me and also talking with students about plagiarism,” Satterlee told The Washington Post. “Both contributed to me reviewing her dissertation.”

The two parties will appear at court this December.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 16, 2025

Reginae Carter Missed A Whole Disney-Channel-Bag Over Young Money Lyric About Miley Cyrus

The daughter of Lil Wayne got real about how Young Money may have impacted her own career.

Reginae Carter is speaking out on a missed work opportunity with the Disney Channel over a controversial Young Money Song lyric.

Reginae, the daughter of Young Money founder and rapper Lil Wayne, spoke about the failed opportunity to become a Disney darling while on her podcast, Heir Time. She told fellow rap princess, Fat Joe’s daughter Azzy Milan, about the missed opportunity over a lyric that spoke about former Disney actress Miley Cyrus. Glock Topickz shared a clip of the conversation.

Reginae says she was prevented from working with Disney because of a line Mack Maine rapped about Miley Cyrus in “Every Girl.”

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Reginae referred to her uncle and Young Money Entertainment president, Mack Maine, in her verse on 2009’s “Every Girl.” On the track, Maine made mention of the then-17-year-old “Hannah Montana” star. The reference apparently led to the winding down of a potential deal with Disney for Carter.

While not her own words, the verse ultimately impacted Reginae’s opportunity with the house that Mickey built. She also said anything related to her dad could affect her and her career. In this case, one of the Young Money crew’s words stifled the chance to get on the kids’ platform.

“Because of who my dad is, they’re going to put that on me,” the 27-year-old said on the podcast, launched in August. “Even with the Disney Channel, my uncle had a song that said, ‘In about three years, holler at me Miley Cyrus.’”

The lyric insinuated that he wanted to get to know Cyrus once she reached legal age, an inappropriate comment directly made at the child star.

Reginae continued, “I wanted to do something for Disney, [and] couldn’t because my uncle said [the lyric.]”

The two hip-hop royals agreed that “Disney don’t play,” which led to her losing her chance to work with the company.

However, Maine also recently caught heat last year for continuing to “shoot his shot” at the underage Cyrus. In the midst of the infamous Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef, Maine’s support for Drake led others to call out his suspect behavior toward Cyrus before she turned 18.

“Happy bdayyyyyyyy 2 my babygirl Miley Cyrus… 17yrs old…1 more yr…luv,” Maine wrote in 2009.

Throughout the years, he continued to swoon over the much-younger Cyrus, referring to her as a “pyt,” baby, and “baby girl.”

This you? https://t.co/MFOapXddgO pic.twitter.com/cESYucDlPU
— Justin (@15HunnidJustin) May 6, 2024

While Maine has already been called out for his concerning obsession with Cyrus during her younger years, Reginae reflected on how that moment jeopardized her career at Disney. Now, she has taken her platform to talk about life in a celebrity kid’s spotlight through her new podcast.

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

December 16, 2025

NBA Legend David Robinson Sues Business Partner For $34 Million

The San Antonio Spurs Hall of Famer filed a lawsuit against his business partner, Daniel Bassichis, alleging misappropriation of funds

NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson recently filed a lawsuit against his business partner, Daniel Bassichis, alleging misappropriation of funds and seeking $34 million in damages.

According to the San Antonio Express-News, the paperwork was filed Dec. 12 in Texas Business Court by Robinson, the Admiral Capital Group, and two of the group’s subsidiaries against Bassichis and his companies, Vero Capital GP, LLC, and Us Living Structured Fund LP.

San Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson alleges his longtime business partner in private-equity firm Admiral Capital Group LLC has misappropriated millions of dollars. https://t.co/KIAFmX26dU pic.twitter.com/nr3xb2Qyt0
— San Antonio Express-News (@ExpressNews) December 15, 2025

Robinson claims that Bassichis diverted tens of millions of dollars to finance a new business venture without informing him. The former basketball player is accusing Bassichis of misappropriating $18 million from one of the Admiral Capital Group’s LLCs to Bassichis’ real estate venture without getting approval from him.

The lawsuit alleged that Robinson’s business partner breached fiduciary duty, committed fraud, committed conversion, committed tortious interference, engaged in civil conspiracy, committed accounting fraud, and breached good faith and fair dealing.

Robinson co-founded Admiral Capital with Bassichis, a former Goldman Sachs banker, in 2008; Robinson owns 51% of the company.

Bassichis did respond to Robinson’s lawsuit in an email to the media outlet.

“David and I have known each other for twenty-three years and have shared a long and successful business relationship. In 2022, David stepped down from the business, and I continued as managing partner, overseeing the existing assets and working to grow the business in the best interests of our investors. We are proud of our track record and accomplishments. My team remains extraordinarily dedicated to doing what is best for our investors.

“While disputes between partners unfortunately arise, this matter is an isolated business disagreement regarding the wind-down of several assets and related issues, and I am confident it will be resolved quickly,” Bassichis wrote.

Robinson is a two-time NBA champion (1999 and 2003) who played his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs from 1989 to 2003. With numerous accolades throughout his career, he was named Most Valuable Player in 1995 and inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.

by Ida Harris

December 16, 2025

The Transformational Advantage Of Smart CEOs In Uncertain Times

Leading Through the Unknown

Written By Kyra Rènel Hardwick

When the ground shifts beneath us, most leaders seek stability. Smart CEOs create it. In an era marked by disruption, economic volatility, rapid technological changes, and shifting workforce values, businesses need more than steady hands. They need visionary minds capable of transformation. Transformational leadership isn’t just a management style; it’s a philosophy that drives SMART CEOs to move beyond control and focus on connection. Entrepreneurs, business owners, and leadership shift from managing results to multiplying potential. In times of uncertainty, a leader’s ability to pivot and foster change determines who survives and thrives.

What It Truly Means to Lead and Transform
At its core, transformational leadership operates on one powerful principle: growth is contagious. When leaders evolve, their organizations follow. This approach taps into the full potential of individuals, focusing on purpose, engagement, and innovation, rather than rigid hierarchy and compliance.

It’s a leadership model built on four key pillars that, when aligned, turn instability into momentum:

Vision and Purpose: Make the “why” behind every action clear. People can navigate ambiguity when they take the time to establish its meaning.
Inspiration and Engagement: Shift from directive leadership to a collaborative dialogue. Shared belief drives sustained performance.
Intellectual Stimulation: Foster curiosity by asking more “what if” questions than “why not” objections.
Individualized Consideration: Invest in people as thinkers and innovators, not just executors.

These principles don’t just react to challenges; they regenerate organizations, enabling them to adapt faster and more cohesively when the external environment can’t be controlled.

How to Implement It When the Future Feels Foggy
Transformational leadership begins with a shift in posture, not a change in policy. The first step is to become a translator of uncertainty, reframing disruption as a field for discovery. Here are four practical ways to implement transformational leadership in turbulent times:

Reimagine meetings as meaning sessions. Use time together to refocus and realign, rather than just exchanging updates.
Co-create the path forward. Empower teams to shape strategy and share accountability for outcomes.
Practice radical transparency. When leaders share context, trust and ingenuity flourish.
Reward learning velocity. In times of instability, progress should be measured by adaptability, not just output.

A powerful tool to guide this shift is the Plan-Do-Check-Adjust cycle, a flexible, iterative rhythm that encourages continuous reflection and adaptation. When organizations think in cycles instead of linear plans, they gain the ability to adjust in real time while maintaining alignment.

The Benefits of Transforming Under Pressure
When leadership shifts to a transformational model, the impact ripples throughout the entire organization. Over time, the results are visible at every level:

Cultural Resilience: People no longer fear change; they anticipate it.
Operational Agility: Teams pivot faster, and decision-making becomes quicker
because authority is decentralized and trusted.
Sustained Innovation: Curiosity becomes a permanent part of the organizational DNA, not just a temporary campaign.
Strategic Endurance: Leaders think beyond immediate goals, aligning people, processes, and profit for long-term success.

Transformational leadership builds the ability to evolve faster than external challenges deteriorate, making it a superpower in uncertain times.

The Long-Term Payoff: A Culture That Leads Itself
Transformation is not an event. It’s a leadership lifestyle. Early outcomes may show up as sharper communication, stronger morale, and more initiative. Long-term impact looks like this: an organization that can lead itself.

The ultimate test of leadership isn’t how well a company performs when things go right, but how effectively it recalibrates when they don’t. Leaders who embrace transformation create environments where people don’t wait for direction; they generate it.

The Takeaway
Every era of uncertainty produces two kinds of organizations: those that cling to what was, and those who transform into what’s next. Transformational leadership ensures you belong to the latter. It transforms chaos into clarity, followers into collaborators, and short-term survival into sustainable significance.

Because when the world feels unpredictable, the most strategic thing a leader can do is not tighten control but expand capacity.