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23/10/2025

🚨 A federal sports-betting investigation has rocked the NBA. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested in connection with an alleged Mafia-linked gambling ring.

Officials say more than 30 people were arrested in the probes into illegal betting and rigged poker games. The exact charges against Billups and Rozier haven’t been disclosed, and the NBA has yet to issue a statement.

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The charge or charges against NBA player Terry Rozier and NBA coach Chauncey Billups face were not immediately known.

23/10/2025

Kevin McCall’s recent tearful interview about his struggles—and claim that Chris Brown owes him $25K in unpaid royalties—has reignited a decade-old rift. Shortly after the clip went viral, Brown fired back on Instagram: “You can’t walk across a burnt bridge. And you know what’s funnier than a troll? A BROKE one.”

Latest on their feud :

Chris Brown seemingly isn't here for Kevin McCall's wishes for $25K, responding to McCall's viral interview with a post on Instgram.

23/10/2025

Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of 23-year-old Kada Scott. 💔

After a two-week search, police confirmed they found her body and ruled her death a homicide. The Scott family shared their devastation and gratitude for the community that helped search for her — and announced a justice and memorial fund to honor Kada’s life.

“All donations will go toward her funeral and to the Black and Missing Foundation, so her light can help bring others home,” they wrote.

🕊️ Rest in power, Kada.

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After a two-week search, Kada Scott was found dead. Now, her family is turning their grief into a call for justice and awareness.

23/10/2025

In less than two months, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say U.S. forces have killed 34 people in a string of strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats across the Caribbean and Pacific.

Trump claims the campaign is part of an “armed conflict” with cartels — invoking the same legal basis used after 9/11. But critics, including members of Congress and U.N. experts, warn he’s bypassing Congress and escalating tensions in Latin America without clear proof or authorization.

Grio Fam, how far should a president’s war powers go in the name of fighting drugs?

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As the number of strikes has grown, a debate in Congress has escalated over the limits of the president's power.

23/10/2025

The legal battles over Trump’s National Guard deployments are heating up. A judge in Chicago just extended a restraining order blocking troops from entering the city — unless the U.S. Supreme Court steps in. Meanwhile, cases in Portland, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Memphis are challenging whether the president can use the military to police American streets.

, do you think the federal government should have the power to send in the National Guard without states’ consent? 👀💭

National Guard troops won't be deploying in the Chicago area anytime soon unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes after a judges' ruling.

23/10/2025

Braiding has been around for 5,000 years—but Halo Braid says it’s time for an upgrade.

Created by Harvard alums Yinka Ogunbiyi and David Afolabi, the startup’s patent-pending robot can complete professional-quality braids at five times the normal speed.

After winning Harvard’s Innovation Challenge and $75,000 in funding, Halo Braid plans to open its own salon before year’s end.

“Our goal is to make braiding joyful, not painful,” Ogunbiyi says. 🙌🏾

Would you let a robot braid your hair? 👀💇🏾‍♀️

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Halo Braid, winner of the 2025 President’s Innovation Challenge Award at the Harvard Innovation Lab, has devised a hair-braiding robot.

23/10/2025

D’Angelo’s legacy continues to move the culture. 💔

Following his passing on Oct. 14, the singer’s songs were streamed over 16 million times—a 796% jump from the week before. “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” “Brown Sugar,” and “Lady” all topped the charts once again, proving that his music remains timeless.

From Brown Sugar to Voodoo to Black Messiah, D’Angelo gave us soul that was raw, spiritual, and unforgettable.

As Beyoncé wrote, “We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry.”

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Fans and peers alike flocked to D'Angelo's catalog after the singer's untimely passing, with a 796% increase compared to the previous week.

23/10/2025

Eddie Murphy has played everyone — but never himself. 👀

Netflix’s “Being Eddie” pulls back the curtain on the legend’s life, fame, and funny. Streaming Nov. 12. 🎬

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Eddie Murphy gets real about his multi-generational career in the new Netflix documentary “Being Eddie,” premiering Nov. 12.

23/10/2025

Boyz II Men’s Wanya Morris is setting the record straight. 👀 After a resurfaced clip showed TLC’s Chilli suggesting the group once said they didn’t “need” Babyface, Morris jumped into the comments to deny it all — and even referenced the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes in his response.

“Damn Sis. Lisa would never,” Morris wrote, adding that Chilli “was nowhere around our organization.” He said he’d even call Babyface himself to clear up the rumor, reminding fans the legendary producer has worked with them “on every project since.”

, whose side are you on — is this just a misunderstanding or is Wanya right to clap back? 🎶

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After a 2017 interview from Chilli of TLC resurfaced, Wanya Morris konw who started the "lie" Boyz II Men didn't need Babyface.

23/10/2025

Could Trump's "betrayal" of white farmers give long-disadvantaged Black farmers a chance to reclaim America's farmland?

Black farmers are calling on Black communities to come together to build an infrastructure never before seen in the U.S. Read more ➡️

"We need a private equity firm...We need people like that at the table," said John Boyd, founder of National Association of Black Farmers.

22/10/2025

“Bam Bam” has been sampled over 150 times — but it was Jay-Z’s version that the legend appreciates most.

In “Bam Bam: The Story of Sister Nancy,” she shares how hearing her voice on Jay-Z’s "4:44" album made her feel seen — especially after her fight to reclaim the rights and royalties for her iconic hit.

From Kingston sound systems to industry recognition — this is the story of the woman who made dancehall history. 🎶✨

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Sister Nancy, the "Bam Bam" legend who is the subject of a new documentary, champions Jay-Z as the person who sampled the song the best.

22/10/2025

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is weighing her next big move. The outspoken Democrat confirmed she’s “strongly considering” a run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 — a race that could reshape the political map in one of the country’s most closely watched states.

Crockett, known for her sharp exchanges on Capitol Hill and fiery defense of voting rights and equity issues, says her decision will come down to whether the data shows she can win statewide. If she enters, she’d be part of a new wave of Black women taking on higher office across the South.

Grio Fam: Do you think Texas is ready for a Senator Jasmine Crockett? 💬

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A Black woman has never been elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas, therefore a win for Crockett would land her in the history books.

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