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Kylian Mbappé’s Ethnicity and Background

Kylian Mbappé was born on December 20, 1998, in Paris and raised in Bondy, a suburb northeast of the French capital. His father, Wilfried Mbappé, was born in Cameroon and later moved to France, while his mother, Fayza Lamari, was born in France to Algerian parents of Kabyle Berber descent.

World Cup 2026 Brings Soccer’s Racism Crisis Into Sharp Focus

The 2026 FIFA World Cup should unite the world as billions of soccer fans tune in to see which nation will be crowned the best in the sport. Unfortunately, the treatment of Black stars like IShowSpeed and French team captain Kylian Mbappé serves as a harsh reminder: No matter how great you are in your field, racism will always rear its ugly head to try to drag you down.

Nigerian Soccer Star Maduka Okoye Assists Cardi B During Paris Fashion Week

They don't call Paris the City of Love for nothing because Cardi B may have a new man, he's an international soccer star, and her fans seem to be all for it. The guy beside Cardi is Nigerian soccer goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, and he's quite the gentleman, helping her take a seat beside him at Paris Fashion Week.

Future’s New Scandal: Soccer Star’s Girlfriend Exposed

Future was recently hired by FIFA as a premier featured performer for the historic 2026 World Cup festivities, but paparazzi caught him getting cozy backstage with Aline, the girlfriend of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma.

Djed Spence SHINES on Gaffer Magazine September Cover!

Djed Spence for Gaffer. Story by Ambar Rose Rhianna.

Women Dominate Ranks of Coolest Owners in Women’s Sports

This last year has seen an explosion in women's sports gaining more notoriety and visibility than ever — extending to media coverage, brand partnerships, and game attendance and viewership. But just as exciting is the fact that

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South Park Creators’ Kendrick Lamar Movie Put on Hold

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are apologizing for their $100 million big-budget musical being shelved. The untitled musical comedy film, known internally at Paramount as Whitney Springs, has been placed on the back burner. South Park writer Vernon Chatman penned the script for the movie, a musical comedy about slavery reparations. Kendrick Lamar helped produce and recorded original music for the film.

Black Starting Quarterbacks in the NFL 2026

What was once a systemic barrier is now the league standard in the NFL. With roughly half of the NFL's 32 franchises entrusting their offense to a Black field general, the modern game isn't just embracing diversity — it's driven by it. From proven Super Bowl champions and multi-time MVPs to electrifying top-tier draft picks, these 15 signal-callers represent the definitive face of today's NFL: dynamic, dominant, and rewriting the record books with every snap.

Keffe D Faces Life Sentence in Tupac Murder Case

Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing and says he expects to win his freedom on appeal, claiming prosecutors and witnesses lied about him during the case.

Otis Redding: Stax Records Soul Legend

In the mid 1960s, Otis Redding was on the verge of becoming one of the brightest R&B and soul stars in the industry. His incredible voice and talent as a songwriter helped define the sound of his Stax Record label. But while his star was rising, his career was cut tragically short when a plane he was traveling in with members of his band crashed, killing all but one passenger on board. Although he didn't live to see it, the last song he wrote, "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay," soared to the top of the charts and solidified his place among some of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.

N.O.R.E. Sued for Sexual Assault by Carmen Bryan

Carmen Bryan has accused N.O.R.E. of sexually assaulting her at an NYC club in the '90s. She alleges N.O.R.E., whose real name is Victor Santiago, came up to her visibly intoxicated and committed an act of nonconsensual digital penetration in front of her friends. Bryan claims she begged him to stop, but he physically overpowered her until other clubgoers pulled him off. She says she ran crying from the club, but the rapper followed her. Bryan stayed silent publicly for years but was inspired to come forward after seeing Cassie sue Diddy over assault allegations. She is seeking compensatory damages for emotional distress and mental anguish.