On August 14, a federal judge in Tennessee granted lender Farm Credit’s request to appoint a receiver over Nearest Green, claiming founder Fawn Weaver, her husband Keith, the distillery, and their Uncle Nearest whiskey brand have defaulted on more than $108 million in loans and are nearing additional missed payments, the Lexington Herald Leader reports.
The order states that the receivership is needed to protect the disputed assets, manage the property, and, if necessary, help the court reach a fair final distribution.
The ruling comes a week after the judge issued a gag order and barred the Weavers from selling any Uncle Nearest assets, as it was unclear whether Uncle Nearest is, or will remain, solvent, putting the security of the loans at risk.
It’s also unclear what role Fawn Weaver, who has served as the face of the brand, will have moving forward. The order notes that Farm Credit has expressed interest in having her continue to market Uncle Nearest.
“The court can craft a receivership order that still allows the Weavers to market Uncle Nearest and further build the brand,” the judge wrote. “By keeping the Weavers involved in this way, they could mitigate any potential brand damage that a receivership might entail.”
The Weavers and Farm Credit both acknowledged that the loans increased by $24 million due to misrepresentations of Uncle Nearest’s barrel inventory. It’s a deception the Weavers blame on former CFO Mike Senzaki, who allegedly fabricated the barrel inventory without their knowledge.
The judge was not convinced and granted the lender’s request for a receivership.
“Given that this $24 million was supposed to be secured by the illusory whiskey barrels, that these barrels do not exist strongly suggests that the loans are not adequately secured, particularly where almost all of Uncle Nearest’s other assets are already encumbered.” the judge wrote. “Accordingly, this factor weighs in favor of a receivership.”
The Weavers and Farm Credit have until August 20 to provide additional briefs on their proposed candidates for the receivership.
White Tears: Jillian Michaels Stuns World After Claiming Slavery Shouldn’t Be Blamed On One Race
Michaels was slammed on social media for her slavery view point while CNN was ridiculed for booking her as a guest in the first place.
Former fitness personality turned MAGA personality, Jillian Michaels, made her way back to viral life with a bold claim that slavery should not be blamed on one race, while making an appearance on CNN.
Michaels attempted to go toe-to-toe with CNN NewsNight host Abby Phillip, Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky, and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) on a number of topics, including President Donald Trump’s Kennedy Center Honors takeover, transgender athletes, and the upcoming Smithsonian audit. After Torres accused the president of “poisoning what is an iconic and historically bipartisan institution” and Roginsky stated Trump is “reviewing parts of American history… to make sure it comports with dear leader and what MAGA wants,” the former Biggest Loser host jumped in.
Defending accusations that Trump is attempting to “white-wash” slavery, Michaels claimed that’s not the case.
“He’s not whitewashing slavery,” Michaels shot back at the panelists. “And you cannot tie imperialism and racism and slavery to just one race, which is pretty much what every single exhibit does.”
Michaels: You cannot tie imperialism and racism and slavery to just one race, which is pretty much what every single exhibit does… Only less than 2% of white Americans own slaves. You realize that slavery is thousands of years old?
When Torres didn’t back down, Michaels pushed a narrative that under 2% of white Americans owned slaves and implied that those were “the first race to try to end slavery.”
“Every single thing is like, ‘white people are bad,’ and that’s just not the truth,” the former fitness personality said.
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Trump called for the Smithsonian Institution to conduct a “comprehensive internal review” of eight of its museums — including the National Museum of African American History and Culture. “This initiative aims to ensure alignment with the President’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions,” the letter read, according to NPR.
Michaels was slammed on social media for her viewpoint, and she wasn’t the only one. CNN was ridiculed for booking her as a guest in the first place. “This is what happens when you elevate a run-of-the-mill gym trainer to political pundit,” actress Rachel True wrote on X.
This is what happens when you elevate a run of the mill gym trainer to political pundit
Disability advocate Ola Ojewumi (@olas_truth) blamed the news network for allowing the banter to carry on. “This is why CNN’s ratings are in the tank,” she said. “Jillian Michaels is a fitness trainer, not a historian. Why is she on a cable news panel being treated as a subject matter expert on the institution of slavery?! Stop giving unqualified white women platforms to spread misinformation.”
This is why CNN’s ratings are in the tank.
Jillian Michaels is a fitness trainer, not a historian. Why is she on a cable news panel being treated as a subject matter expert on the institution of slavery?! Stop giving unqualified white somen platforms to spread misinformation.
Once Michaels realized she was losing ground on her slavery argument, she shifted her focus to the Smithsonian’s Change Your Game exhibit, described by Advocate as a family-friendly installation about sports innovation. The once-proud member of the LGBTQ+ community argued against transgender athletes participating in women’s sports, dismissing the exhibit’s discussion of gender testing as “complex” and calling it “basic science… XX chromosome, XY chromosome.”
After Almost 2 Decades, Georgia Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing Girlfriend In 2007
Angel M. Thompson has been arrested for the killing of Nicole Alston.
A woman in Georgia, Angel M. Thompson, has been arrested and charged with allegedly killing her girlfriend, who was found with no hands, feet, or head, in 2007.
According to 11Alive, Thompson was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail Aug. 11 on suspicion of being involved in Nicole Alston’s death. A warrant for her arrest was initially issued on Dec. 6, 2007. Alston’s burning body was found in a bag alongside a road in Troup County. At the time, she was not positively identified.
The case was previously listed as cold until it was reopened in December 2023. Advanced DNA testing and forensic genealogy confirmed the body was Alston’s, who was 24 years old when the crime took place. Originally from Manhattan, she had recently moved to Atlanta before her death.
Thompson had been charged with concealing her girlfriend’s death and, for years, committed identity fraud in her name.
Atlanta District Attorney Fani Willis said at an Aug. 13 press conference that this murder was one of the most gruesome she’s ever seen.
“She didn’t deserve this,” Alston’s mother said.
Willis said that in 2007, Alston and Thompson were in a relationship when they traveled to Georgia, and she labeled Thompson as a “trafficker.” When Alston’s body was found, she was allegedly looking for women on dating sites.
Thompson allegedly assumed Alston’s identity after she died and collected over $200,000 in government benefits while using her name to secure housing and services until 2015.
Prosecutors said that when Alston’s driver’s license needed to be renewed in 2010, Thompson replaced Alston’s photo with her own.
Officials have speculated that Thompson may have exploited other women. They are hoping to find additional individuals who may have been victims.
If anyone has any information about Alston or Thompson, they are encouraged to contact Deputy District Attorney Will Wooten at Will.Wooten@fultoncountyga.gov or to call (404) 612-6560.
Dallas Police Department Removes College Requirements For New Recruits
In an effort to fill its 4,000 quota, the Dallas police department is removing education requirement in favor of consistent work history.
The Dallas City Council approved a change to police hiring standards, removing the college-credit requirement for trainees.
Under the new pilot program, applicants age 21 or older can apply to the Dallas Police Academy with a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, candidates need at least three years of full-time work experience, WFAA reported.
On Aug. 7, at a city council meeting, Assistant Chief Israel Herrera explained the reason behind the adjusted requirements. According to Herrera, the city wants to create opportunities for all demographics to protect and serve.
“As we strive to make our city the safest city in America, we have to look at officers and applicants that come from every part of our community,” Herrera said. “So absolutely, we want everybody who is from Dallas to eventually come back and serve in the community that they grew up in.”
The decision comes as Dallas, like many cities, struggles with police staffing. As of July, the department reported more than 500 open positions. Supporters of the change believe lowering the education barrier will draw more candidates from the local community.
“This is about opening the door wider,” said Council Member Cara Mendelsohn.
Mendelssohn stresses that the change is not yet permanent. The city will assess results after the first wave of recruits completes the academy.
“If we find success, we can look at making it permanent,” Mendelssohn said.
Dallas officials say that dropping the college requirement does not mean lowering training or performance standards. Recruits will still complete 36 weeks of academy instruction and a field training program. Furthermore, recruits will earn college credits for academic coursework completed during training.
The pilot will run for 18 months. During this time, the city will track key metrics like applicant volume, academy graduation rates, and early career performance.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth reported that the program also allows applicants with military service or out-of-state law enforcement experience to bypass the college-credit threshold. Herrera mentioned that other major cities in Texas had “new pathways” for officers without education.
“This is one more way to ensure we’re not missing out on good candidates,” Herrera said. “Policing is about more than what you learn in a classroom—it’s about service, judgment, and integrity.”
Dallas hopes to have 4,000 police officers by the end of 2029. The need for more officers stems from a 2024 ballot proposal, Proposition U, which passed during the 2024 election.
Proposition U increases police salaries and requires at least 4,000 officers in the department.
Shedeur Sanders’ Preseason NFL Debut Is Most-Watched Live Preseason Week 1 In NFL Network History
The game attracted 2.2 million viewers, according to Programming Insider.
The appeal to see rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in an NFL game has risen to a level that helped make the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers’ preseason game the most-watched Preseason Week 1 game ever on the NFL Network. The NFL announced the good news on its social media account, stating that the viewership for the week increased substantially over last year’s figures.
! • 8 Preseason Week 1 games on NFL Network averaged 2.1M TV+Digitalviewers – up +44% vs. 2024 • Browns-Panthers & Texans-Vikings rank as NFL Network’s two most-watched preseason games since 2015 •
Final viewership up +68% vs. 2024 Preseason Week 1
🚨Most-Watched LIVE Preseason Week 1 EVER on @nflnetwork!🚨
• 8 Preseason Week 1 games on NFL Network averaged 2.1M TV+Digital viewers – up +44% vs. 2024 • Browns-Panthers & Texans-Vikings rank as NFL Network’s two most-watched preseason games since 2015 • @gmfb viewership… pic.twitter.com/X31FZFq6YM — NFL Media (@NFLMedia) August 13, 2025
Programming Insider reported that the game attracted 2.237 million viewers. Those numbers placed them as the only non-talk show to be in the Top Five for the week.
Teyana Taylor Must Pay Iman Shumpert $70K After Being Found In Contempt Of Court
Teyana Taylor has to cover Iman Shumpert's $70,000 lawyer bill after being found in contempt of court.
Teyana Taylor’s venting session on Instagram Live about her divorce from NBA champion Iman Shumpert just cost her $70,000.
On August 5, a final ruling determined that Taylor was in contempt of court for violating their divorce agreement, Us Weekly reported. Although both parties sought to have the other held in contempt, the judge denied Taylor’s request, citing a lack of sufficient evidence that the former NBA star had leaked details of their divorce judgment to the press.
However, the judge sided with Shumpert, finding that Taylor violated the divorce agreement by sharing details of their judgment in a March 19 Instagram video, which was prohibited.
“The court finds [Taylor] in violation of the Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce and is in willful contempt,” the ruling states.
“It appears Taylor and her counsel failed to engage in even a minimal amount of diligence to determine whether her claim of contempt had any factual support at all before the petition was filed.”
While both parties requested that the other be jailed and that attorney fees be covered, Taylor eventually withdrew her request for incarceration and was denied her bid to have Shumpert pay her legal costs.
Instead, the court ordered her to pay Shumpert’s attorney $70,000 in legal fees, “to be paid in full no later than two weeks from the court order,” the ruling states.
The court order came after a July 25 hearing in which Taylor and Shumpert, along with their attorneys, appeared before the judge, who heard testimony from both parties and third-party witnesses and reviewed evidence submitted by the exes. The judge denied Shumpert’s request to hold Taylor in contempt for allegedly violating their parenting plan, stating he had not proven that her actions were “willfully contemptuous.”
Taylor was ordered to pay Shumpert’s legal fees after he argued she had the means to cover them. The judge noted that Taylor had refused to answer questions about her assets and income, claiming the information was irrelevant. However, the court found that since the divorce judgment in July 2025, Taylor has appeared, or is set to appear, in at least three films.
“Additionally, she has been cast and will appear in a television series beginning in Fall 2025,” the order states.
Taylor and Shumpert married in 2016 and separated in 2023. Taylor initially filed for divorce early that year but paused the proceedings for several months while they attempted to reconcile. Their efforts proved unsuccessful, and the divorce was finalized in July 2024. The former couple continues to co-parent their two daughters, 10-year-old Junie and 5-year-old Rue, amid ongoing disputes.
From Retail Floors To Luxury Frames: How Jeneé Naylor’s 12PM Studios Sold Out In Days
Jeneé Naylor launched her eyewear brand 12PM Studios in July.
When Jeneé Naylor launched her eyewear brand 12PM Studios in July, the brand quickly became one of the hottest on the luxury accessories market. Within two weeks, the brand had pulled in $400,000 in sales, with three styles completely sold out almost instantly. Her first-year projection? A cool $2 million. What’s perhaps most impressive is that Naylor was able to accomplish all of it without paid ads or PR blitzes, but she did have the trust and loyalty of a community she’s cultivated for more than a decade.
For Naylor, known for her high-low luxe style (her original IG handle was @highlowluxxe) and deeply engaged social media following (527,000 strong), launching her own eyewear line was almost a natural calling.
“Eyewear was kind of almost too obvious,” she tells me. “I’ve always leaned heavily into sunglasses. My community was already coming to me for recommendations and reviews. And I started to notice the luxury eyewear landscape was shifting. Prices were creeping into the $500, $700, even $1,000 range, and I thought, it doesn’t have to be this way.”
At 12PM, It’s Always the Perfect Time
The inspiration behind 12PM Studios is as intentional as its designs. “At 12 p.m., the world feels in perfect balance,” reads the brand’s mission statement. “The sun is at its peak, casting a light that’s neither harsh nor fading—it’s steady, clear, and intentional.”
Built on the belief that true luxury isn’t about excess or exclusivity, 12PM Studios is about thoughtful design and meaning in every detail. Starting with eyewear, the lifestyle brand is designed to empower, inspire, and elevate everyday moments. Every frame blends timeless quality with modern sophistication to create pieces that feel personal, attainable, and deeply connected to the wearer.
Frames range from $125 to $145—priced to feel attainable but packaged to deliver a high-end experience. “I want you to feel valued the moment you receive your order,” Naylor says. “From the box, to the case, to the glasses themselves, it should feel like you got more than your money’s worth.”
Even the names of the frames are personal. Styles like NYC, London, and Milan pay homage to the cities that shaped her creative vision. “Travel is when I’ve found my style,” she says. “The cities are inspiration, but they’ve also become a way to engage the community—people love suggesting new ones.”
From Target to the Runway
Before the front row seats at Fashion Week and brand collaborations, Naylor was running retail floors. She spent eight years as a store director at Target, preceded by management roles at Aldo and a top-selling stint at Nordstrom. That retail foundation shaped her as a founder.
“I thrive off having a plan and executing it,” she says. “I always say, ‘I don’t have time to waste.’ That comes with making sure I have the right people around me, the right resources, I do my due diligence, then having a plan and standing on the business of that plan. I kind of built that platform of trust.”
The Power of Partnership
Part of that success comes from the person she shares both her life and business with—her husband, Joshua Prieto. Already her longtime photographer and CFO of her creator business, Prieto became a natural collaborator for 12PM Studios.
“It was important to me that the brand be unisex,” Naylor says. “Josh brings a different perspective—everything from the packaging to the case design, he can tell me how it lands for a man. We’ve worked out the kinks of collaborating over the years, so now it’s just a natural alignment. He’s equally excited about the brand, equally stylish, and just as invested in making it a success.”
When asked who she’d most love to see in her frames, Naylor lights up. “Solange, for sure. She embodies that effortless confidence and everyday luxury our brand is all about,” she says. On the men’s side, she names Colman Domingo as a perfect fit for the brand’s timeless yet relaxed energy. And if she could put a pair on an icon from the past? “Aaliyah—she was my ultimate cool girl inspiration.”
Black Business, Bold Vision
Launching during National Black Business Month carries special weight for Naylor. “I feel like I’ve joined this super special, exclusive club,” she says. “Black founders are the sauce, the magic, the inspiration. We’re the mood. We shape the culture.”
Her advice for supporting Black-owned luxury brands goes beyond shopping: “Share. Tell people about your experience. When someone who isn’t a creator goes out of their way to post because they’re so impressed—that’s the real story.”
The brand will debut a new style during New York Fashion Week in September, celebrated with an intimate dinner. But right now, Naylor is savoring another full-circle moment—selling her frames at Nordstrom, the same retailer where she once worked.
“I can’t believe this is my life,” she says. “You can literally do anything, because I just keep thinking of stuff—and now we’re here.”
Catch 12PM Studios This Weekend At Their NYC Pop-Up:
When: Friday, Aug. 15–Sunday, Aug. 17
• Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Nordstrom NYC Flagship, 225 West 57th Street, New York, NY
Why: Celebrate National Black Business Month, meet Jeneé Naylor, and shop the sold-out styles in person.
Black-Owned Fitness Centers That Are Serving The Community
Health is wealth
In cities across America, a new generation of fitness entrepreneurs is changing the way we think about getting in shape. Take Atlanta, where you’ve got community-driven gyms that are as much about building each other up as they’re about building muscle. In Detroit, boutique pilates studios are popping up and offering a nontraditional take on fitness. What is admirable is that these seven Black-owned fitness centers are much more than places to work out. They are hubs of empowerment, representation, and wellness that are totally rooted in their communities. Each one is unique, reflecting the vision of its owner and blending training with a sense of pride. These Black-owned fitness centers are proof that getting fit is not about getting stronger, it’s about being part of something bigger than yourself.
E.F.F.E.C.T. Fitness
Dooley” Loucious had a vision when he started E.F.F.E.C.T. Fitness in Atlanta. It had a humble beginning with classes held in a garage. By the 2010s, the business took off. Today the fitness studio on Metropolitan Parkway in Southwest Atlanta is buzzing with high intensity bootcamps and small group training sessions. What sets them apart, though, is the sense of community. E.F.F.E.C.T. Fitness is not just about getting you in shape, its mission is about motivating clients, keeping them on track, and helping them become a better version of themselves.
In Northeast Miami, Chocolate Girl Fitness also known as The Training Space, is putting in work. The fitness center has been around since 2016. What’s unique about this place is that clients get to work one-on-one with the owner, Maricarmen Hernandez. She’s a trainer certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), so gym members are in good hands, and Hernandez helps with fitness and nutrition goals. Chocolate Girl Fitness is a boutique operation. Customers don’t feel like they’re getting lost in an oversized facility.
Uptown Strength is a gem in the heart of New York City. This community-driven fitness studio helps locals build strength that they can use in everyday life. Since opening its doors in 2024, the studio has been a breath of fresh air for the neighborhood, providing coaching and open gym time that’s actually affordable. Thomas Boatswain, the owner and head strength coach is passionate about what he does. He’s put together a team that shares his vision for a supportive community. Uptown Strength is located at 754 St. Nicholas Ave. in Harlem. It’s a spot to get fit and feel connected to the people around you.
Level One Fitness is located in Houston. Ken Jones wanted to get people in the community moving, so he set up boot camps. The bootcamps were a hit, and before long, Jones decided to open up Level One Fitness, providing tons of services, from bootcamps to one-on-one training sessions. If you’re looking to improve your speed and agility, they’ve got programs for that too.
Studio Push, a venture born out of Alexis Hull’s passion, found a home in Ferndale, Michigan, in 2024. What’s notable about this studio is that it’s one of the Pilates studios in the state that is Black-owned. Studio Push keeps things intimate with groups and one-on-one sessions.
UBC Gym in downtown Chicago is one of a kind. The gym is owned by Tyrone Walton and has been a fruitful addition to the area since it opened its doors in 2022. UBC Gym focuses on intense training. Boxing and hardcore conditioning are led by Walton himself.
The Collective STL is a place that gets it. The fitness center knows how important it is to create a welcoming space for Black people to focus on their well-being. Founded in 2017, this organization is run by community leaders who are passionate about helping others heal. They offer all sorts of classes and workshops from yoga to breathing exercises; all designed to help members relax and take care of themselves. STL is not only about individual healing. It is also about building a sense of community and looking out for one another. Find them at 1400 N. Market St. In St. Louis or get in touch with them through their website and book a class.
Appeals Court Rules Brian Flores’ Discrimination Lawsuit Against NFL Can Proceed
The former head coach also included the Miami Dolphins, the Denver Broncos, and the New York Giants in the lawsuit.
After suing the National Football League for discrimination in 2022, Brian Flores’ lawsuit can proceed after the league tried to solve the litigation through arbitration.
According toESPN, Flores sued the NFL and three teams, the Miami Dolphins, the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants. The Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator, who was dismissed from the Dolphins as a head coach, alleged discrimination based on his firing.
He also sued the Broncos and Giants, citing the interview processes there.
After receiving the suit, the NFL told the court that it would prefer to go to arbitration with league commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbiter. Flores and his attorneys would like a neutral person to settle the matter.
In March 2023, Judge Valerie Caproni ruled in favor of Flores, calling the NFL’s “long history of systematic discrimination toward Black players, coaches, and managers—are incredibly troubling.”
“Although the clear majority of professional football players are Black, only a tiny percentage of coaches are Black,” she said.
The NFL appealed Caproni’s ruling, but the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld it, deciding that the league’s constitution’s arbitration provision “contractually provides for no independent arbitral forum, no bilateral dispute resolution, and no procedure.”
“Instead, it offends basic presumptions of our arbitration jurisprudence” by forcing claims to be decided by the NFL’s “principal executive officer,” the appeals court added.
NFL spokesperson Brian McCarty said the league “respectfully disagree(s) with the panel’s ruling, and will be seeking further review,” according to ESPN. No further information has been released regarding what the next step is in the lawsuit.
Before heading to Minnesota, Flores previously worked as a coach for the New England Patriots from 2008 to 2018, the Miami Dolphins from 2019 to 2021 and the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022. He joined the Vikings in 2023.
Lil Yachty Catches Heat From Stephen Jackson and Social Media Over Tasteless George Floyd Lyric
Jackson called out the new generation of rappers that use names of victims of police brutality for clout.
Rapper Lil Yachty thought he would climb the charts with a new song he previewed on social media. Instead, he climbed on people’s nerves with a bar referencing the senseless murder of George Floyd.
The Georgia-based artist previewed a song on a streamer Plaqueboymax’s platform and drew immediate attention from social media users and former NBA star and All The Smoke podcast co-host Stephen Jackson. Yachty can be seen vibing to a song that uses the lyric, “Put my knee up on her neck, I went George Floyd,” putting a disturbing sound in viewers’ ears.
Jackson caught on and condemned the “One Night” rapper from using Floyd’s name in a song, calling it “wack” and “weak.” “You been wack, my n****, but you think you saying George Floyd’s name in a bar that’s gonna make people like your whack ass music, my n****? That sh*t weak,” he said.
He called out other rappers of the new generation of hip-hop who use the names of victims of police brutality for clout. “Y’all the only era that feel like demeaning the dead and saying that sh*t is cool, my n****. It ain’t. Don’t ever say his name, bro. Not none of y’all knew G, knew nothing about him, but y’all wanna say his name for clout…but let somebody die in your family, we gonna do a whole skit about it and see how funny it is, bro.”
“Ya music been wack… don’t ever say his name bro.. only you wack SAMBO ass niggas that do shit like that”
Floyd was killed in May 2020 by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd could be heard saying, “I can’t breathe.” His tragic death sparked worldwide protests and launched the Black Lives Matter movement.
Jackson, who was a close friend of the victim, often referred to him as a “twin,” was outspoken about Floyd’s death and called for all parties of the Minneapolis Police Department to be held accountable during a Nightline interview at the time.
Social media users stood with Jackson on his sentiments, with some even claiming that Yachty needs to make music like this to appeal to a White audience. “He gotta appeal to the racist white ppl now cause he knows us niggas know his music is ass,” @NiqoNguyenn wrote on X.
He gotta appeal to the racist white ppl now cause he knows us niggas know his music is ass.
Another said, “Yachty might genuinely be one of the worst rappers that went mainstream ever” and questioned “how does he still have a platform…As Hip-Hop has evolved, music has gone from uplifting social change to potentially adding to the problem. However, to get back in decent graces, all it takes is accountability.
Think about Lil’ Wayne. The New Orleans Hot Boy received major pushback for a lyric in his 2013 featured verse on Future’s “Karate Chop” remix after referencing Emmett Till. In a letter to the Till family, Wayne, apologized, saying he has “always been interested in word play,” recognized his influence, and supported the record label’s decision to remove the lyric.
