Tag: Pearls and Jewels

Big Meech called on the rap community to speak up for Lil Durk, questioning why fewer artists are publicly backing him as his federal case moves forward. Durk has been held without bond since October 2024 on federal murder-for-hire charges.

Two notable southern banks, Optus and M&F Bank, just combined forces to build America's largest Black-owned bank with $1.3 billion in assets. The historic merger represents a significant shift for Black wealth and community banking. Walter Davis, former CEO of CertusBank, explained that consolidation is necessary for profitability and economies of scale in modern banking while maintaining focus on serving Black customers and communities through lending and investments.

Funk Flex turned his Hot 97 microphone toward Charlamagne Tha God yesterday, accusing the Breakfast Club host of getting too close to Jay-Z. During a recent airing of his show, Flex launched into a lengthy rant about the Roc Nation founder ahead of Jay-Z's three-night Yankee Stadium residency.

DJ Akademiks accused Akaash Singh's wife of isolating the comedian from Andrew Schulz and other longtime friends, claiming Singh now appears unhappy after leaving the Flagrant podcast.

WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife Cherelle after nearly eight years of marriage, calling the union irretrievably broken.