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Mother Files Lawsuit Against School District Over Bullying Incident Causing Student Trauma

Two Black brothers at a Southern California elementary school endured months of racial harassment including slurs and degrading comments about their skin color. One child received a note stating his skin was as black as his future. Their mother accuses the Redlands Unified School District of ignoring repeated warnings and failing to protect her sons from a hostile school environment that left lasting emotional scars. The federal civil rights lawsuit alleges the boys were subjected to racist bullying by classmates for months, with harassment including repeated racial slurs and written insults passed between students.

Diddy Disputes Lil Rod’s Cuba Gooding Jr. Document Request

Sean "Diddy" Combs is fighting a discovery demand from accuser Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones, who wants information about Cuba Gooding Jr. as part of his $30 million lawsuit, with Diddy calling the request "abusive and improper."

Soulja Boy Faces Mounting Interest on $4 Million Ex-Girlfriend Debt

Soulja Boy's ex-girlfriend is still trying to collect a 4.2 million dollar debt from the rapper, with interest accruing at 1,165 dollars daily. She was awarded the money following a jury trial that found Soulja liable for sexual battery and infliction of emotional distress. His ex has been attempting to have his music residuals sold to satisfy the judgment.

Kanye West Approaching Settlement in Ex-Assistant Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Kanye West and his former personal assistant Lauren Pisciotta are nearing an agreement to settle her bombshell lawsuit, which featured sexual harassment allegations and a slew of other disturbing claims. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, counsel for each side met June 4 for mediation and agreed in principle to settle the case. The court took the next hearing off the calendar to give the parties a chance to finalize the deal.

Lenny Hochstein Denies Drugging and Rape Allegations

Lenny Hochstein is denying a woman's lawsuit alleging he drugged and raped her at his Star Island mansion, with his attorney saying video and text evidence will challenge her claims in court.

Nicki Minaj’s Mother Receives Six-Figure Settlement Following Husband’s Death

Carol Maraj agreed to a 400K settlement after her husband Robert was fatally struck in 2021. The driver Charles Polevich paid 300K and an insurance company contributed 100K. After legal fees of 133K and reimbursements of 9800, the estate received 234K remaining. Carol had sued for loss of companionship following the incident in New York. Charles was sentenced to a year in jail for Robert's death in his criminal case before the civil lawsuit settled.

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HBCU Fashion Inspo for Homecoming | The Root

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Kirk Franklin’s Hypocrisy Over Chris Brown Prayer

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50 Cent’s Headcrack Dice Game Hits Las Vegas

50 Cent is launching a new live table game called Headcrack inspired by the legendary New York street dice game Cee-lo. He's partnering with gaming company TCSJOHNHUXLEY to create a casino version. The game debuts at G2E Las Vegas 2026 in September. It keeps the basic elements of Cee-lo while adding dealers, betting structures, and casino technology. The ultimate roll is 4-5-6, which causes the table to erupt with "Headcrack!"