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Delta Sigma Theta’s Farwest Region Uses Kendrick Lamar’s “TV Off” to Inspire Change


Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Farwest Region are using the power of strolling and culture to spark a movement. The Farwest Region Step Collective, made up of Delta Sigma Theta members from chapters across the West Coast, recently came together to create an amazing stroll video to Kendrick Lamar’s “TV Off.” 

In just two days of being published on Watch The Yard’s Instagram, the video has brought in over 179,000 views on Watch The Yard alone.

With their #FarwestDSTTVOffChallenge, the collective is encouraging others to reflect on what issues matter most to them and to take action. They pose a simple yet compelling question:

What would you turn the TV off to support?

Would it be:

  • Sisterhood and strengthening bonds within your community?
  • Scholarship and advancing education?
  • Service and giving back?
  • Social action and advocating for change?
  • Voter education and ensuring people are informed?
  • Climate change and environmental sustainability?

The challenge invites participants to share their responses on social media, tag @dstfarwestregion, and use #FarwestDSTTVOffChallenge to spread the message.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has a long-standing legacy of service, scholarship, and activism. Through this initiative, the Farwest Region continues that tradition by inspiring others to think critically about the causes they support and take real action.

With the challenge gaining momentum, one question remains: What would you turn the TV off for?


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Apollo Nida Served with Divorce Papers

Apollo Nida Hit With Divorce Papers by Sherien Copes, Accused of Adultery and Cruel Treatment
Apollo Nida Hit With Divorce Papers by Sherien Copes, Accused of Adultery and Cruel Treatment

Apollo Nida, the ex-husband of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks, has been served with divorce papers by his current wife, Sherien Copes, who accuses him of adultery and cruel treatment. According to court documents obtained exclusively by In Touch, Sherien filed for divorce on February 7, 2025, citing an irretrievably broken marriage and claiming there was no hope for reconciliation.

In her filing, Sherien, 46, listed their marriage date as October 14, 2022, and the separation date as November 1, 2023. She claims that Apollo repeatedly committed adultery throughout their relationship and subjected her to emotional and physical abuse. Sherien further alleges that Apollo “intentionally and continually deserted” her for over a year, and refused to seek professional help for his mental health issues.

Sherien is not seeking alimony and is requesting the division of marital property and debts. She also included an alleged settlement agreement, signed by both parties in October 2024, which calls for them to continue living in the marital home until they both find new residences. The agreement includes a permanent restraining order against Apollo, preventing him from harassing or stalking Sherien.

Apollo has denied the allegations, telling In Touch that much of the language in the documents is false and that they will address the matter in court. The legal battle between the couple follows a volatile incident in March 2024, when Apollo was arrested on charges of simple assault after an altercation with Sherien. She accused him of pulling her hair and pushing her against a refrigerator, while Apollo claimed the argument centered around a dispute over a phone.

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Drake Responds To Serena Williams’ Super Bowl Cameo with Old Photo

Drake Seemingly Responds To Serena Williams’ Super Bowl LIX Cameo Sharing An Old Photo Of Her Former Agent Via Finsta Profile
Drake Seemingly Responds To Serena Williams’ Super Bowl LIX Cameo Sharing An Old Photo Of Her Former Agent Via Finsta Profile


Seems a bit creepy (Like Creepy Unk vibes but hey)

Drake seemingly responded to Serena Williams’ Super Bowl LIX cameo by sharing an old photo on his finsta account (@plottttwistttttt) on February 11. The photo, which featured Drake and Serena’s former agent, Jill Smoller, highlighted their past connection, as Smoller worked with Serena for over two decades.

This post came after a viral video of Drake addressing exes during a concert in Melbourne, fueling speculation that his reaction was linked to Serena’s appearance with Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl. The video was clarified to be from February 9, hours before the event.

The timing of Drake’s post has stirred rumors, especially after Serena’s performance in Kendrick’s set, which included dancing to “Not Like Us,” a diss track that many believe targeted her ex, Drake. Also featured in the performance was SZA, with whom Drake has had a past fling.

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Actor DeRon Horton Reveals He Was Shot Days Before Christmas Actor Deron Horton took to Instagram on Thursday (Jan. 16) to share that he was


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Viola Davis Stars in Action-Packed Movie G20

Viola Davis takes center stage in the action-packed ‘G20.’

Serving as the President of the United States, Danielle Sutton (Davis) finds her world rocked when the G20 summit comes under siege – and she is the primary target.

After managing to initially evade the attackers, a bigger battle lies ahead as she’s tasked with outsmarting the

After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country, and protect world leaders.

Directed by Patricia Riggen and co-produced by Davis and husband Julius Tennon, ‘G20’ also stars Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Christopher Farrar.

Watch the first-look trailer

‘G20’ premieres on Prime Video worldwide on April 10.

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Michael B Jordan Hits GQ in some weird Ice Jail Gangster Flex. Check it out

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Michael B. Jordan has always been one to switch up his style, but his latest GQ feature has fans raising eyebrows. Posing in an icy, avant-garde setup, the Creed star channels a look that some are calling “Ice Jail Gangster”—a mix of high fashion and street-inspired aesthetics that’s got social media buzzing.

From fitted jackets to chains draped like a boss, MBJ is pushing the envelope, but is it hitting? Some fans are loving the creativity, while others think the concept is a little out there. Either way, the man stays booked, busy, and stylish!

Black Cosmopolitans, are we feeling this look, or is it doing too much? Let’s hear it in the comments! ⬇️





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Alexis Ohanian defends Serena Williams after criticism of Super Bowl halftime cameo

Alexis Ohanian Defends Serena Williams After Criticism of Super Bowl Halftime Cameo
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Alexis Ohanian is standing firmly by his wife, Serena Williams, after a critic bashed her Super Bowl 2025 halftime show cameo with Kendrick Lamar. The Reddit co-founder took to X (formerly Twitter) to defend his wife against Fox Sports’ Jason Whitlock, who compared Williams’ viral crip-walk dance to “cracking a tasteless, X-rated joke inside a church.”

Whitlock suggested Williams “deserved to be criticized” for the move, which was part of Lamar’s performance that also took shots at her rumored ex, Drake. Ohanian responded by reminding critics of the backlash Williams faced when she first performed a similar dance at Wimbledon 13 years ago. He wrote, “Some of y’all have no idea how criticized Serena was for this same dance at Wimbledon 13 years ago and it shows.”

The debate stemmed from Williams’ unexpected performance onstage in a blue pleated skirt at the Superdome, which left some viewers questioning her actions, including sports journalist Stephen A. Smith, who suggested he would have divorced his wife over the cameo. Ohanian, however, made it clear that this controversy was about much more than just the performance, emphasizing his unwavering support for Serena.

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Latto’s Social Media is going wild

Latto Seemingly Claps Back After Model Accuses Her Of Alleged Attack Over Comments About Her Man
Latto Seemingly Claps Back After Model Accuses Her Of An Alleged Attack

Cosmopolitans, it looks like Kai Cenat is still out here trying to beat those body odor allegations. BlkCosmo grabbed a clip from a recent stream where Latto did a sniff test on him and iShowSpeed, and chileeee, the results had the internet weak!

Latto Hits Kai Cenat & iShowSpeed With The Sniff Test

On Kai Cenat’s recent stream, Latto and iShowSpeed appeared after a Super Bowl event. She wasted no time telling Kai’s chat that everyone at the event was musty. But Kai and Speed weren’t having it! They disagreed and told the raptress to sniff their jerseys. Latto continued to keep it real, saying, “No cap! Every n***a that ran past me was musty.” 

Latto then sniffed iShowSpeed’s jersey, and he straight-up told her to keep it real about the smell. The moment had the internet cracking up when her lip accidentally brushed against his shirt. Even though she was grossed out, she still said she “didn’t smell nothing” on Speed.

Next up was Kai. Latto took a sniff of the armpit of his shirt, and she immediately hit him with that “I know you lying look.” She clearly wasn’t feeling his scent. Kai instantly became upset, shouting, “HELL NO!” 

Social Media Reacts

The Roommates wasted no time jumping into BlkCosmo’s comment section, going off about the sniff test. Check out some of their hilarious reactions below.

Instagram user @justkrysi wrote,didn’t they just get done playing a game tho?” 

Instagram user @theerealyannie wrote,Lemme find out Kai be funky 😭😭😭😭” 

While Instagram user @kelvieez wrote, He finna be scrubbing his pits til the melanin peel off.” 

Then Instagram user @kendollmulani wrote, Kai just secured a deodorant brand deal 😭😭😭” 

Another Instagram user @cherie_monamour wrote, When she said “ Oou it Touched MY LIP!” I died 🤣🤣🤣”

Instagram user @simplyrobin_s.r.c wrote, All that yelling be making him sweat 😂” 

While another Instagram user @bebelewiz wrote, Once somebody tell the world you musty once… we gone always think you musty 😂😂😂” 

Finally, Instagram user @__bdc.__ wrote, Kai not beating them allegations 😂” 

Kai Cenat Shuts Down Hygiene Rumors With Shannon Sharpe

Latto isn’t the first celeb to call out Kai on his hygiene. Back in December, TSR reported that Shannon Sharpe brought up Druski’s claims about Kai’s B.O. and his streaming room supposedly “smelled like spoiled milk.” Kai shut down those rumors during his interview with Sharpe, saying his room smells better than any place you could walk in. He also bragged about his carpet being the cleanest and his room being perfectly put together.

The two also joked about their shower routines, with Shannon saying he uses two rags — one for his body and another for his derriere. When Kai mentioned using his hands to wash his face, Shannon still wasn’t having it, claiming his routine was “suspect.”

RELATED: Oh Wow! Instagram Model Claims Latto Orchestrated An Alleged Attack That Caused Her Miscarriage (VIDEOS)

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Billboard Honors Women in Music 2025

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Billboard Women in Music

The Billboard Women in Music is back and its 2025 edition will honor high-achieving women such as Glorilla, Tyla, Muni Long, and Erykah Badu. 

The ladies are joined on the tally by aespa, Angela Aguilar, Gracie Abrams, JENNIE, Megan Moroney, and Meghan Trainor.

Billboard’s Editor-in-Chief Hannah Karp spoke on 10 women being honored:

“These honorees are redefining what it means to be a trailblazer.”

Taking place on March 29 at the Youtube Theater in Inglewood, California, the event will be hosted by  Laverne Cox.

The night promises powerful tributes and unforgettable performances, with presenters and the Woman of the Year still to be announced.

Check out the full list of the 2025 honorees below:

Memphis’ own GloRilla is proving she’s here to stay. She’s brought a fresh sound to hip-hop her hits like ‘Tomorrow 2’ and ‘F.N.F’ have made her a fan favorite.


Tyla is taking Afrobeats to new heights with viral hits like ‘Water’ and recently earning a GRAMMY nomination she’s proving that African music is having a global moment.


After years of writing for the industry heavyweights, Muni Long became an overnight sensation with ‘Hrs and Hrs’. She continues to prove she is not just a songwriter but a superstar in her own right.

Erykah Badu Billboard Women in Music 2025
A neo-soul icon, Erykah Badu has been a trailblazer for nearly three decades.  Known for genre-defining albums like  ‘Baduizm’  and  ‘Mama’s  Gun’  her influence spans generations.


One of country music’s biggest breakout stars Megan Moroney with hits like ‘Tennessee’ and ‘Orange.’ she’s bringing a fresh perspective to country.


K-Pop royalty JENNIE continues to make waves, both as a member of BLACKPINK and as a solo artist. From dominating global charts to starring in HBO’s ‘The Idol’ JENNIE’s impact extends beyond music.

Meghan trainor
A hitmaker in every sense of the word, Meghan Trainor has been serving bops on bops since ‘All About That Bass’. With multiple GRAMMY’s she continues to redefine pop music.

Gracie abrams
Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has carved out her own land in the indie-pop scene. Her tour with Taylor Swift introduced her to a wider audience, proving that her star power is only growing.

Aespa

One of the biggest acts in K-pop’s fourth generation, aespa is redefining the girl group formula. The quartet- Karin, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning has racked up millions of streams and sold-out tours.

Angela aguilar

Angela Anguilar is making traditional ranchera music resonate with a new generation. Her powerful vocals and undeniable stage presence prove that Latin music’s future is in good hands.

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Laverne Cox hosting Billboard Women in Music 2025

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Checkmate Did You Catch The Symbolism In Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance

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Checkmate! Did You Catch The Symbolism In Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance?!

The Philadelphia Eagles’ may have won the Super Bowl, but the internet is talking about Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance! Kendrick’s performance was riddled with double entendre’s, coded language, strategic timing and of course, meme worthy facial expressions that flooded the internet. The performance was as equally beautiful, as it was diabolical. And we love a multifaceted King that can be both symbolic and petty. Read through some of the nuggets Dot left behind and decide… is the game really over?

Connecting the (K) Dot’s On Kendrick’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance

It’s fair to say, leading up to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, there was no question ‘Not Like Us’ was going to be played. What the world wasn’t expecting was for Kendrick to also weave in cultural American ideals that both unite and separate generations of people. As if winning 5 Grammy’s while wearing a double denim outfit, better known as a “Canadian Tuxedo” wasn’t petty enough – catch some of the most thought provoking (and shadiest) moments from his halftime performance below.

Samuel L. Jackson Moderates Kendrick’s Performance As  ‘Uncle Sam’

‘Uncle Sam,’ played by Samuel L. Jackson opened up the performance with the line “This is the great American game!” A double entendre that you can’t ignore. The Super Bowl is very much the great American game, but the subtle reference is a double entendre to the introduction of underlying themes that touches on American politics, culture, capitalism, race and more. Throughout the performance, Jackson acts as a conscious of sorts — both warning and praising Lamar as the show plays out. Making sure he doesn’t do too much and stays in line… ::looking eyes::

Game Over? Did Ya’ll Catch The Stage Was Shaped Like A Playstation Controller

According to Wired, the set was the brain child of Kendrick’s creative director, Mike Carson, Dave Free and Kendrick, himself. Here’s a detailed look at how the stage concept came to be. CLICK HERE

Not Our Good Sis Serena Williams Showed Up & Crip Walked  

With all the symbolism, don’t think for one minute K.Dot didn’t find time to sprinkle in some pettiness. The camera cutting to THE Serena Williams crip walking during the performance was the type of shady shenanigans that gagssss.

If You’re Still Hungry We’ll Leave You With This Food For Thought

The Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t just about entertainment—it was a protest, and some people missed the message because they were focused on the surface. What Kendrick Lamar brought to the stage was deeper than music—it was a call to wake up.… pic.twitter.com/dTNNyhfdDA

— Taylor Denise Richardson (@astrostarbright) February 10, 2025

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Comparing Drake to R. Kelly in Post-Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Discussion

Kanye West Ye Compares Drake, R Kelly During Thoughts On Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Show
Ye Compares Drake To R. Kelly While Speaking About Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Performance (VIDEO)

Ye is making an eyebrow-raising comparison about Drake after Kendrick Lamar performed at the Super Bowl. After he gave Dot his flowers, he compared Drizzy’s new reputation to R. Kelly‘s. His point was about Black, high-status men being pitted against each other.

In a video posted to his social media, Ye admitted that he “really loved” the show. In fact, he said Kendrick Lamar’s performance on the halftime stage was his favorite since Michael Jackson. He admired the details and said that in real life, people are on the same page as him—despite mixed reactions on social media.

“It was super simple. The flag was fresh. When they did be ‘Humble,’ the way that people’s heads was moving I was like shook. This is super fresh. The man’s voice control, all that. And then, of course, they build up the controversy on whether he’s gonna do the record. Then, at the end, I saw people saying this is the worst halftime show. And everybody that I talk to in person said this is the best halftime show,” the former Kanye West said.

Ye Compares R. Kelly & Drake While Commenting On Kendrick Lamar’s Show

As Ye continued explaining himself, he explained why he think Drake’s reputation is heading down the same road as R. Kelly’s. The disgraced producer is serving prison sentences for racketeering and sexual exploitation of children and women. Just a few days ago, six of R. Kelly’s victims filed a new lawsuit demanding their $10.3 million, which a judge awarded in 2023. The suit, per TMZ, claims the victims have gotten less than $500,000 of that amount.

“So, this is my point right here. One Black superstar is in jail. The next Black superstar is on stage. They take one rapper to take another rapper down. You gotta remember Drake was almost like the new generation R. Kelly. The way R. Kelly had the radio and all that type of stuff. The idea that was put out in the Kendrick song is what R. Kelly is actually locked up for.”

Let’s talk about Dot’s diss, though, and why Ye sees an R. Kelly connection. ‘Not Like Us’ took OFF during Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s rap beef last spring. Ultimately, the track crowned Lamar the winner of that track-for-track war. Since then, the diss song has become an anthem for the culture, but it also clowns Drake, labeling him a culture vulture and pedophile.

It has been more than six months since Lamar released the diss, but this month bred new life into it–not that it EVER died down forreal. Last week, ‘Not Like Us’ racked up five Grammy awards.  On Super Bowl Sunday, Kenny performed the hit–despite debates about whether he would. As previously reported, Drizzy isn’t taking the pedophile allegations lightly and is suing UMG for defamation for distributing the song.

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