B Swift & Bartender Portia Harvey owner of Portia’s Bartending LLC are here to give you some simple drink recipe that you can make at home for your parties kickbacks or just for yourself to enjoy SWIFTY DE MAYO
INGREDIENTS INSIDE YOUR BLENDER:
ICE
4 OUNCES OF TEQUILA
HALF OUNCE OF Cointreau (triple sec)
HALF OUNCE OF LIME JUICE
OPTIONAL (HALF OUNCE OF STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI MIX
STRAWBERRY
PINEAPPLES
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You’ve asked and she is delivering. “Savage” rapper Megan Thee Stallion is showing fans how she gets her face together with a makeup tutorial. Megan shared the tutorial on Instagram.
“ FINALLY DID A MAKEUP TUTORIAL,” Megan captioned. Going on to say,“ Alright na this my first time doing this so don’t expect it to be crazy perfect lol #RevlonxMeg #Revlonpartner.”
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Megan announced last week she has teamed up with Revlon to become a global brand ambassador of the beauty brand.
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Takeoff has been sued by a woman who claims the Migos rapped raped her at a Los Angeles party earlier this year, according to TMZ.
According to the complaint, the woman says Takeoff made her uncomfortable at a L.A. party in June before he raped her in the bedroom of the person who invited her to the party. She’s suing for sexual battery, assault, emotional distress and is seeking damages.
She alleges that Takeoff stared at her while at the party, making her uncomfortable before later offering her weed. She refused. Later on in the night, she went upstairs with the man who invited her to the party when Takeoff saw her and got upset. Takeoff and the man who she was accompanying got into an argument and the man told her to go to the bedroom to wait.
Takeoff then entered the room, touched her butt and after she claimed she refused his advances, the “Walk It Talk It” rapper flipped her face-down, pulled down her clothing and sexually assaulted her. The woman eventually went to a nearby hospital where she claims hospital staff observed physical evidence of rape and administered a rape kit.
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Everybody’s version of a Top 10 list is different. Usually in hip-hop, the top 10 includes some variation of Jay-Z, Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.. In Snoop Dogg‘s case, the West Coast OG left off the biggest selling rapper of all-time from his top 10 – Eminem.
In a recent interview, Snoop Dogg clarified why he wouldn’t put Em in his Top 10.
“Eminem! The Great White Hope! White rappers had zero respect in rap, let’s keep that one thou wow. NONE. He has probably put Eminem in a position where he could be labeled as one of the top 10 rappers ever,” Snoop said. “I don’t think so, but the game feels like he’s top 10 lyricist and all that comes with it. But that’s just because he’s with Dr. Dre and Dr. Dre helped him become the best Eminem he could find.”
He added, “There’s some n*ggas in the ’80s he can’t f*ck with. Like Rakim, Like Big Daddy Kane. Like KRS-One, like LL Cool J. Shall I go on? Like Ice Cube. I got no time to play with it, it is what it is. Cause cuz did that. He did that to the fullest. That’s one of my teammates, that’s one of my brothers. But when you talk this hip-hop sh*t, that I can’t live without? I can live without that.”
Back in 2002 on “Til I Collapse” with Nate Dogg, Em proudly checked off a number of MCs who he thought at the time were better than him.
“I got a list, here’s the order of my list that it’s in; / It goes, Reggie, Jay-Z, Tupac and Biggie / Andre from Outkast, Jada, Kurupt, Nas and then me / But in this industry I’m the cause of a lot of envy / So when I’m not put on this list the sh*t does not offend me,” he rapped.
Do you agree with Snoop and his list?
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Oh happy day.
Netflix‘s Strong Black Lead wing has managed to secure most of our TV childhoods by revealing that hit UPN & The WB shows such as Girlfriends, Moesha, the first three seasons of The Game, Sister, Sister, Half & Half, One on One, and The Parkers are hitting the streaming service beginning in August.
Moesha starring Brandy lasted for 6 seasons from 1996 until 2001, Girlfriends which is the longest-running UPN/CW show, lasted eight seasons from 2000 to 2008. Sister, Sister initially began on ABC in 1994 and then transitioned to WB where it blossomed for 6 seasons and it concluded in 1999.
Here’s the schedule.
Moesha – Aug 1
The Game S1-3 – Aug 15
Sister Sister – Sept 1
Girlfriends – Sept 11
The Parkers – Oct 1
Half & Half – Oct 15
One on One – Oct 15
“We’ve seen every comment and request about getting these classics on Netflix,” Strong Black Lead wrote on Twitter. “We want to thank the fans for riding so hard. We’re excited to relive these moments with you!”
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UPDATE: (9:30 AM CST) A rep for Jada flat out denies the affair, telling TMZ that August’s claims are absolutely not true.
ORIGINAL STORY: Social media was HOT Tuesday night (June 30) as an interview August Alsina conducted managed to not only reopen rumors of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith‘s marriage and how it works but also his alleged affair with the former A Different World star.
Alsina released a 2019 track, “Nunya” which only fueled speculation that he and Jada had a secret affair with the lines: “You got me feeling like it was an act, you’re just an actress/Putting on a show ’cause you don’t want the world to know.” The video also featured a shot of a text message from Alsina’s love interest listed as “Koren.” If you know your history, Koren is Jada’s birth-given middle name. Alsina denied that the track was about Jada or their alleged affair but now … that’s a whole different story.
In a five-part docuseries for his recently released album, The Product III: starofEMERGEncy, Alsina sat down and opened up about everything, including his controversial relationship with Jada. Alsina decided to speak his truth, and unearth plenty of drama in the process.
“People can have whatever ideas that they like. But what I’m not OK with is my character being in question …” Alsina said. “Contrary to what some people may believe, I’m not a troublemaker. I don’t like drama. Drama actually makes me nauseous. I also don’t think that it’s ever important for people to know what I do, who I sleep with, who I date, right? But in this instance, there are so many people who are side-eyeing me … I’ve lost money, friendships, relationships behind it. And I think it’s because people don’t necessarily know the truth. But I’ve never done anything wrong. I love those people (the Smiths) … They are beautiful people.”
Alsina went on to explain that the Smith’s had an open marriage and that Will was not only cool with Jada and Alsina’s relationship but he actually signed off on it.
“I actually sat down with Will and had a conversation … He gave me his blessing,” he said. “And I totally gave myself to that relationship for years of my life, and I truly and really, really, deeply loved and have a ton of love for her (Jada). I devoted myself to it. I gave my full self to it. So much so that I can die right now, and be OK knowing that I fully gave myself to somebody … Some people never get that in this lifetime.”
He added, “This conversation is difficult because [it’s] hard for people to understand. But once it starts to affect me and my livelihood, I have to speak up about my truth … Walking away from it butchered me … It almost killed me. Not almost. It did—it pushed me into being another person … It broke me down … It probably will be the hardest thing I ever had to experience in this lifetime. It’s difficult because I never want to be the person to cause confusion or step on toes, but I want to honor myself and I want to honor my authenticity. And if honoring my authenticity means you hate me, stone me, shoot me, crucify me, whatever, bury me an honest man.”
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WELL. You can watch the full interview HERE where Alsina details his relationship with his father, his emotional state following the death of his sister in 2018, living with a rare autoimmune disease and more.
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Earlier this year the 40-year-old singer songwriter and wife Crystal Smith were headed for a split. They began rebuilding their relationship prior to lock down orders, but Ne-Yo says “being locked away from the world” ultimately helped save their marriage.
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During the interview Ne-Yo shared advice for those struggling in their relationship, his songwriting process, and how love songs will always be relevant. Check out the full interview and stay tuned to the end to the hilarious moment when Ne-Yo’s son crashed the interview.
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Many of the world’s favorite companies were built by the Black dollar. One spirits brand has recognized these facts and plans to give back in a big way.
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On Monday, June 22 Hennessy announced the launch of a new platform intended to help entrepreneurs during the new normal. “Unfinished Business” is a small business initiative helping Black, Asian American and Latinx small businesses power through the immediate financial challenges of COVID-19. The LVMH owned corporation detailed their mission in a formal press release.
“Hennessy has a history of supporting community and enriching culture, so in response to the global pandemic – which has disproportionately affected Blacks, Asian Americans, and Latinxs – this long-term initiative will support those hit hardest” it read. “Hennessy believes that rebuilding these businesses is essential to an equitable recovery and a more just economic and social future for communities of color”.
More details on the program below:
Eligible businesses can submit their applications through Wednesday, July 1 by visiting UnfinishedBusiness.US.
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Now, while it’s no question that her natural hair is serious goals, what folks were trying to find out was what exactly she is using to get that good growth!
“I won’t tell your secrets * Singing Alicia Keys* feel free to DM the info to me 
,” one fan wrote, while another just said, share it all sis:” Drop the tutorial and product link 
”
One, took the obvious route, writing” “Shea Butter Baby.”
Folks were even suggesting that she start her own hair care line: “That would lit if you came out with your own hair care line.”
Listen, we respect Ari’s hustle, her love for Black people and most importantly, her hair. She has never shied away from rocking her own hair and we recognize that hasn’t always been welcomed in the music industry. So sis, keep doing you…and if Tracee and dem can start their own lines, we wouldn’t mind you having one either.
Au natural, of course!
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On June 13, former Bachelor casting producer Jazzy Collins posted on her Instagram account an open letter to ABC detailing her disgust with the show’s lack of interest in casting men and women of color beyond “the token Black person, Asian person, or Latinx person to satisfy what you believe to be the needs of the viewers,” Glamour reported.
Collins didn’t hold back, accusing them of dismissing Black women who were visibly Black and rocked their natural hair.
“Women with afros, braids, locs, etc; weren’t even given a chance because of the white standards of beauty,” she claimed, adding that only “ethnically ambiguous” people of color were chosen.”
Welp!
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Sis added that while she played a crucial role in getting Rachel Lindsay, the first Black Bachelorette, cast in the franchise, sadly the season after hers was back to their old games when it came to casting and women of color.
“My hope was that having a racially diverse cast of gentlemen would be an important milestone that would continue into the future. That was not the case…Your show has white-washed for decades, inside and out. Your head of post-production is white. Your casting director is white. Your executive in charge is white,” Collins continued.
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“Not only is it important to have a diverse cast reflect what the rest of America looks like, [but it’s also] important for the production and casting teams to be able to share the same experiences as the cast members.”
Now Collins wasn’t the Black woman to speak against the show—Lindsay also had some words, taking to Twitter to congratulate James for his upcoming season, but also express her feelings about the show’s problematic past.
While it’s completely awful that these white casting directors continue to discriminate against Black women and their natural hair and turn them away from participating from the show…is having Black Bachelorettes the type of representation we need given the nature of the show itself? Or should that even matter? Real talk: I’m still on the fence.
But either way, I hope the folks behind the reality romance series are paying attention and recognize that Black women come in all shades and hair textures and shouldn’t be dismissed because of it.
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After taking a week off from Verzuz following “The Healing” with Kirk Franklin and Hezekiah Walker, Swizz Beatz announced on Saturday that John Legend and Alicia Keys would be next up and it would be on the piano keys.
“Let’s celebrate Juneteenth with a special edition #Verzuz! @Aliciakeys vs @johnlegendon the (piano keys) Friday, June 19th. 8pm est @verzuztv !!” Swizz Beatz wrote on Instagram.
The event taking place on Juneteenth is special for a number of reasons as Juneteenth commemorates the holiday where former Black slaves in Texas discovered they were “free” from caste bondage. The Emancipation Proclamation had been signed in 1863 freeing the slaves but it wasn’t until two years later that all slaves recognized their freedom. It has since become a traditional holiday for Black people.
Keys and Legend’s battle follows some historic matchups including Babyface vs. Teddy Riley, Hezekiah Walker and Kirk Franklin and Erykah Badu vs. Jill Scott. Of all of the Verzuz, Jilly From Philly and the Baduzim singer have the largest audience to date.
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In a matter of days, we have seen Miss Nancy and dem kneeling in kente cloth on Capitol Hill, Republican Senator Mitt Romney talking about “Black Lives Matter” and Terry Crews on Twitter crying about “Black supremacy.”
We are officially in the Twilight Zone—and clearly not going anywhere anytime soon.
But what’s making us travel even deeper into a different dimension is, apparently, some of your favorite “Black-owned” hair brands are not really black-owned, leaving many sistas confused, like myself, lost and feeling bamboozled.
See, it all started on June 7, when BeautyBossLab posted this comprehensive list, ruffling many of feathers. Take a look:
Then, days later, Black Twitter started popping off with “The Owner The product” tweets to remind us that not even Blue Magic, Cantu or African Pride is ours!
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Welp! My childhood is ruined.
But here’s the deal, some of these companies such as African Pride, Carol’s Daughter and SheaMoisture may have been founded by African-Americans from the beginning, but later were sold off to larger white-owned conglomerates, Hype Hair noted.
Of course, some companies tried to soothe our pain on IG with Mane Essentials (another fave), admitting that while the company isn’t Black-owned, it prides itself with #BlackGirlMagic. Meanwhile, the folks over at Cantu, laid out their numbers in the #PullUpOrShutUp Challenge toting that Black people account for a whopping 67 percent of their staff, but the larger company that owns them? Not as good.
Take a look:
It’s not a secret that right now there has been a huge push on the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses because our lives and companies matter. But if you really need your tub of Eco Styler or that Shea Moisture coconut oil deep conditioner, I promise I won’t judge you.
BEAUTIES: Are you shocked to see that some of your favorite brands are not Black-owned?
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