Tag: Politics

Boosie Badazz is posting receipts of his alleged conversations with pardon brokers who couldn't secure him clemency from President Trump. The texts show a chaotic string of messages full of typos from one of the men he claims he paid $600,000. The rapper posted screenshots on his X account Monday, which appear to be communications between him and Jack Burkman, one of the alleged pardon brokers. The messages were exchanged between November 2025 and February 2026, with Jack assuring Boosie that his team was working on getting him a Trump pardon. Ultimately, Boosie wants his money back and is now suing Jack and fellow political operative Jacob Wohl to recoup his cash.

President Donald Trump officially granted a full presidential pardon to Emory "Vegas" Jones, the legendary executive and Roc Nation Head of Lifestyle, completely wiping out his federal drug conviction that kept him in prison for nearly 16 years.

Foreign policy analyst and former MSNBC contributor Rula Jebreal is facing massive bipartisan backlash after making shocking, racially charged remarks directed at House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries during an appearance on a progressive podcast.

Macklemore's "Free Palestine" message at an Ed Sheeran concert has sparked a push to have him removed from the rest of the tour. While opening for Sheeran at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Friday, the Grammy winner performed his protest track "Hind's Hall" and then addressed the crowd directly.

Macklemore is firing back at critics who slammed his "Free Palestine" message during Ed Sheeran's MetLife Stadium concert, insisting his comments were not an attack on Jewish people. The rapper addressed the controversy Monday after his opening performance at Sheeran's New Jersey shows sparked backlash and calls for him to be removed from the remainder of the tour. Macklemore says his message was about supporting Palestinian freedom and opposing the suffering of civilians, not criticizing Jewish people.

This weekend, families and friends across the nation will enjoy a long weekend and a Monday away from work for Labor Day—the unofficial end of summer and the start of a new season. But whether you're enjoying a plate of barbecue, some extra rest, or using your time off to serve your community, remember this name: John Patterson Green.