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Lil Jon accidentally stabbed himself in the eye with one of his mother's insulin syringes when he was six years old. The childhood injury left him with a traumatic cataract requiring multiple surgeries, including a corneal transplant. He was bullied at school while wearing a metal eye patch, which made him shy. Eventually developing a lazy eye, he continued wearing sunglasses, transforming a painful memory into hip-hop's most recognizable look.

Chris Brown is asking a California judge to excuse him from a court examination over a $12.9 million judgment, arguing that his tour with Usher and Nevada residency make appearing in Los Angeles impractical.

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that behind every statistic is a story, and behind every breakthrough, someone who dared to push the conversation forward. Black pioneers have helped transform breast cancer research, challenge disparities in treatment and make space for the voices too often left out of the narrative. From groundbreaking scientists like Dr. Jane Cooke Wright and Dr. May Edward Chinn to fearless advocates like Audre Lorde and Richard Roundtree, their impact reaches far beyond the clinic.

Summer Walker is suing LVRN for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract. Her 2017 deal made LVRN both her label partner and manager. The suit claims the company pocketed money from her touring, recording, marketing and merchandise budgets. Walker wants a judge to void the deal. Interscope filed a $50 million lawsuit claiming she owes two of five albums in her contract.

Happy 61st birthday to Karyn White. Before her solo run, the Los Angeles singer was the voice on Jeff Lorber's 'Facts of Love'. Her 1988 debut, produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, made her a star. Its first three singles, 'The Way You Love Me', 'Superwoman' and 'Secret Rendezvous', all went to No. 1 on the R&B chart.

Black folklore has been a huge part of our cultural foundation since before the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Many stories originated from cultural or spiritual beliefs. Others were based on real-life experiences during slavery to expose the horrid realities and to keep enslaved people on their toes and ready to fight for liberation. The themes range from comical trickster tales to scary ghost stories, many being inspired by specific regions of the country and the world.