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NYC LGBT
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Trick Daddy's Performance at Sorority Event Cut Over Vulgar Lyrics

Trick Daddy's performance at an Alpha Kappa Alpha event was cut short due to inappropriate lyrics that violated prior agreements.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Spencer Pratt is sharing a Miami sound machine ad. It won't play in LA.

The AI-animated music video praising Spencer Pratt features lyrics like 'Latinos for Pratt we're singing/Because we're tired of this dirty beat,' but the musical style is more Miami and Cuban than reflective of L.A.'s Latino heritage.
Los Angeles
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Afroman Celebrates Lawsuit Victory with New Song "Batteram Hymn of the Police Whistleblower"

Afroman spends the five-minute clip detailing the entire case in deliberate, utterly absurd detail. It's very much a diss track... Afroman has targets a plenty, including likening Judge Roy E. Gabbert to Droopy.
Music production
#first-amendment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Law

'We did it, America!': Afroman triumphs in lawsuit filed by law enforcement who raided his home

Afroman won a lawsuit filed by seven Ohio sheriff's officers who claimed invasion of privacy and defamation over his mocking videos and social media posts about a failed 2022 raid on his home.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
Law

Afroman keeps trolling cops after winning "Lemon Pound Cake" defamation case

Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by seven police officers who conducted a 2022 raid on his home, with the jury ruling in his favor on all claims.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'We did it, America!': Afroman triumphs in lawsuit filed by law enforcement who raided his home

Afroman won a lawsuit filed by seven Ohio sheriff's officers who claimed invasion of privacy and defamation over his mocking videos and social media posts about a failed 2022 raid on his home.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Afroman keeps trolling cops after winning "Lemon Pound Cake" defamation case

Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by seven police officers who conducted a 2022 raid on his home, with the jury ruling in his favor on all claims.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Afroman prevails in cops' music video defamation suit after a brief but viral trial

Rapper Afroman created music and social media content mocking law enforcement officers who conducted an unproductive raid on his Ohio home, turning the incident into artistic expression and merchandise.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US rapper Afroman cleared after police sued him over use of home raid footage

A court cleared rapper Afroman of wrongdoing after Ohio police sued him for defamation and emotional distress over mocking videos he created using footage from a 2022 drug raid on his home that found no evidence.
Law
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Afroman Prevails in Civil Lawsuit Filed by Ohio Sheriff's Deputies Who Raided His House

An Ohio jury ruled in favor of rapper Afroman in a defamation and privacy lawsuit filed by sheriff's deputies who were mocked in his music videos following an unfounded 2022 drug raid on his home.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Rapper turned civic leader Luther Campbell challenges Cherfilus-McCormick in congressional primary

Luther Campbell launched a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in Florida's 20th District, citing underserved constituents and inadequate representation.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

'Uncle Luke' for Congress? Rapper turned civic leader Luther Campbell sounds ready to run

Luther Campbell is preparing a possible 2026 congressional run in South Florida while facing uncertainty over whether his targeted district will exist after redistricting.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Rolling Loud 2026 US lineup: Playboi Carti, Don Toliver, NBA YoungBoy, Sexyy Red, Chief Keef, Che & more

Rolling Loud's only U.S. 2026 festival takes place May 8–10 in Orlando, headlined by Playboi Carti, Don Toliver, and NBA YoungBoy.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Never-before-seen home video is first known footage of Martin Luther King: What a gift!'

A 1950 13‑minute color home film by Garrison Ipock shows family scenes, Crozer Seminary life, and footage linked to Martin Luther King at a graduation.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Salt-N-Pepa's Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Dismissed

A judge ruled that Salt-N-Pepa never owned their masters, and the court dismissed the duo's lawsuit against Universal Music Group.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Utterly Useless': Republican Randy Fine Ruthlessly Mocked Over Call for Investigation Into Bad Bunny Halftime Show

Rep. Randy Fine urged an FCC investigation into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance for alleged indecency, prompting bipartisan backlash.
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