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Megan Thee Stallion Gets On Her Hot Girl Ish At Pre-BET Awards Party, Nabs A Spot In XXL Freshman Class & Makes Going To College Cool AF

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Nominee Megan Thee Stallion is bringing her Hot Girl ish to LA ahead of the this year's BET Awards. See the hottie bust it down, her XXL Freshman Class cover and how she's making college cool inside...

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Megan Thee Stallion is taking over L.A.

The Houston Hottie has new music, she's nominated for a BET Award and she's constantly hitting the stage for a performance. She's def Hip Hop's "IT" girl right now with fans following her every move. Not only that, she has built relationships with other female rappers in the game, promoting women empowerment in a male-dominated industry. Who wouldn't love that?

Before she finds out if she's the winner of the Best Female Artist Award on Sunday, the FEVER rapper hit up Pretty Little Thing's pre-BET Awards party in Hollywood.

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She always puts on a good show.

On the magazine front...

The 24-year-old rapper just landed a big feat! Hot Girl Meg has landed a spot in XXL's 12th annual Freshman Class - one of three woman who made the list.

This year’s Freshman Class includes 11 artists: East Saint Louis, Ill.’s Comethazine, Philadelphia’s Tierra Whack, Charlotte, North Carolina’s DaBaby, Seattle’s Lil Mosey, Compton’s Roddy Ricch, Suitland, Md.’s YBN Cordae, Jacksonville, Fla.’s YK Osiris, Largo, Md.’s Rico Nasty, Atlanta’s Gunna, Houston’s Megan Thee Stallion and Los Angeles’ Blueface.

Per usual, XXL will release more content about each artist, which will include behind-the-scenes moments, solo interviews, freestyles, cyphers and roundtable discussions so that rap fans can get to know each artist and what they represent. 

Also, before you ask "Why can't female rappers serve something other than sexed up looks?":

Chick can do both.

If you didn't know Thee Stallion is serious about her education. She previously was enrolled at Texas Southern University and took classes on campus while building her brand as a certified rap artist. She's super busy these days, so she switched to online classes at the school.  Now, she's considering heading back to campus in the fall. She shared a throwback photo of herself on campus looking all studious. At the rate she's going, we doubt she'll have time.  But we LOVE the fact she's making it happen by any means necessary.  We stan an educated young queen.

While in LA, the "Tina Montana" rapper hosted her first ever "Cognac Queen" pageant to help a few LA hotties pay for college:

 

 

 

 

We're obsessed.

Right before the fall...

The "WTF I Want" rapper will be joining Meek Mill, Future, YG& DJ Mustard for the "Legendary Nights Tour," set to kick off August 28th in St. Louis, MO. The tour will stop in 24 cities and it'll wrap up on October 5th in Las Vegas. Nice!

Securing the bag all 2019!

Be sure to keep it locked to TheYBF.com for all the BET Awards festivites all weekend and the actual show - hosted by Regina Hall - this Sunday!

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Whoopi Goldberg & Bella Thorne Are Beefing Over Bella 'Acting Naive' About Nude Pics 'Leaking' + Whoopi Defends Joe Biden Amid Racism Accusations

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Whoopi Goldberg's recent comments on "The View" are stirring up conversation. Find out what the EGOT said about Bella Thorne's "leaked" nudes and how she defended presidential hopeful Joe Biden amid racism allegations inside...

Actress Bella Thorne made claims that her phone got hacked and blackmailers threatened to release her intimate photos if she didn't pay up. Instead of coughing up the cash, she decided she would expose her own nudes, attached with a lengthy caption, on Twitter as a way to get ahead of the "leak" and reclaim her  "power."

"For the last 24 hours I have been threatened with my own nudes," she wrote on Twitter. "I feel gross, I feel watched, I feel someone has taken something from me that I only wanted one special person to see."

"For too long I let a man take advantage of me over and over and I’m . . . sick of it,” she wrote. “I’m putting this out because it’s MY DECISION NOW U DONT GET TO TAKE YET ANOTHER THING FROM ME. NOW U DON'T GET TO TAKE YET ANOTHER THING FROM ME," she added.

 

The ladies on "The View" addressed the Hot Topic and everyone wasn't feeling sympathy for the actress/singer. Listen, Whoopi wasn't here for it. At all. She aired out her frustrations about the situation, basically saying you just can't take photos like these as a famous person if you don't want them to be exposed to the world because once it's in the cloud, there's always a chance they can get out. Period.

"If you're famous, I don't care how old you are. You don't take nude pictures of yourself," Goldberg said. "Once you take that picture it goes into the cloud and it's available to any hacker who wants it, and if you don't know that in 2019 that this is an issue, I'm sorry. You don't get to do that."

Peep the clip:

After the show aired, Bella hopped on IG Stories to respond, calling Whoopi's comments shameful.

“Shame on you, Whoopi,” she said with tears. “Shame on you for putting that public opinion just out there like that, for every young girl to think that they’re disgusting for even taking a photo like that.”

Bella said she feels really bad about herself and she hopes she's so "f*ckin'" happy.

Check it:

Folks have been sounding off on Twitter, some agreeing with Whoop and others accusing her of victim-shaming:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hmm...so were Whoopi's comments victim-shaming, or was it an OG schooling a youngin' in the game?  We can see both sides here.

Also...

Whoopi Goldberg's comments defending presidential hopeful Joe Biden has also sparked debate. If you haven't heard, Biden has been catching heat for comments he made that some interpreted to be racially insensitive.

At the event, former VP Biden talked about working with two colleagues, Herman Talmadge and James O. Eastland, who were vocal supporters of segregation.

"We got things done. We didn't agree on much of anything. We got things done,” said Biden. He also went on to say of Eastland, “I was in a caucus with James O. Eastland. He never called me ‘boy,’ he always called me ‘son.’”

Senator Cory Booker, who's also running for president, called Biden out on it and said he needed to apologize. Biden popped back:

“Apologize for what? Cory should apologize. He knows better. There’s not a racist bone in my body."

Then, Booker responded:

 

 

"The View" ladies discussed the topic and Whoopi held Biden - who visited the show last month - down:

“Don’t try to make him out to be a racist,” Goldberg said. “You don’t like some of the stuff he’s done, say that, but you can’t call the dude a racist. He sat for 8 years with a black guy,” she added.

Guest co-host Ana Navarro then chimed in, “I think Cory Booker is taking advantage of the situation to try to get some attention,” she said. “Joe Biden is not a racist. It’s why he’s got good, very strong support from the African-American community."

Peep the discussion below:

Here's some Twitter reactions to Whoopi defending Biden's controversial comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thoughts??

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UH-OH! Judge Approves Request For Special Prosecutor To Re-Investigate Jussie Smollet's Case! Kim Foxx 'Disagrees'

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Looks like Jussie Smollett isn't in the clear after all. Or Kim Foxx. A judge has ruled for a special prosecutor to investigate the way Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx handled the former "Empire" star's case. Deets inside...

It's not over yet!

Jussie Smollett was cleared of 16 felony charges of lying to police about an alleged "staged" attack. Now, a judge has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the dropped charges, how the case was handled, and the allegations against the former "Empire" star.

This news couldn't have come at a worst time as Smollett celebrates his 37th bithday today! Sheesh. What a gift.

When the charges against Smollett were dropped by Cook County prosecutors, everyone was stunned. It came out of of nowhere and the case files were sealed from the public, so folks instantly thought some funny ish was going on. Months later, the case files were released (although they were redacted).

As we all know, Smollett was accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack back in Chicago back in January. He has maintained his innocense the entire time.

So, how did this case get back in front of a judge?

According to NBC Chicago, retired appellate judge, Sheila O'Brien, requested a special prosecutor to investigate why the charges against the actor were dropped. Judge Michael Toomin approved the request, and now Smollett and Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx - the first African American woman to lead the office - could be in BIG trouble.

 

 

Once the special prosecutor is appointed, he/she would be allowed to bring NEW charges against the “Empire” star IF there are “reasonable grounds” to do so. Yikes.

“If reasonable ground exist to further prosecute Smollett, in the interest of justice the special prosecutor may take such action as may be appropriate to effectuate that result,” Toomin wrote. “In the event the investigation establishes reasonable grounds to believe that any other criminal offense was committed in the course of the Smollett matter, the special prosecutor may commence the prosecution of any crime as may be suspected.”

 

 

Apparently, Foxx didn't have the authority to appoint her top deputy, First Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Magats, to oversee the case after she announced she was recusing herself from the case. You'll recall, she stepped down from the case because she was in contact with a relative of Smollett's before he was charged. Judge Toomin didn't have an issue with the contact, but he believes she appointed Magats to a “fictitious” office to serve in her stead.

“What causes concerns is that she appointed him to an entity that had and has no legal existence. There is no office of acting state’s attorney,” he said.

Wow. Since there was no official state's attorney when Smollett was arrested, charged, indicted, arraigned, and then charges dropped - ALL of those decisions were INVALID.

 

 

The Chicago Police Department - who called Smollett out for lying - are on board with the court appointed special prosecutor. Lawd! They're going to have a field day with this.

 

 

In response of the new legal moves, Foxx said she "respectfully disagrees" with the judge's decision for a special prosecutor. In a statement, she said:

“I am pleased that the court agreed there was no conflict of interest here. Regarding recusal, I followed the advice and counsel of my then Chief Ethics Officer. In any event, I respectfully disagree with the court’s conclusion that, in the absence of any conflict, the appointment of a special prosecutor is required.”

“As always, I remain committed to transparency, justice, and the public safety of the communities we serve.”

Judge Toomin will first reach out to the Illinois Attorney General’s office and the state’s appellate prosecutor’s office to handle the case. Then, he'll reach out to other county state’s attorneys for volunteers. No word on how long the process will take.

We're sure this isn't the birthday Jussie Smollett was looking forward to.

You can check out the full ruling below:

 

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Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals She Had A Threesome Once On 'RTT' & Here's What She Said About It

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Jada Pinkett Smith opens up about her threesome experience on her show, "Red Table Talk." Did she like it? Find out inside...

 

When Jada Pinkett Smith said nothing was off limits for her Facebook Watch series "Red Table Talk," she wasn't lying. She has been super open about her personal life as she and her 18-year-old daughter, Willow Smith, and her mother, Adrienne "Gammy" Banfield-Norris, discuss topics like sex, relationships, porn (Jada was once addicted to watching it), and more.

On an upcoming show about polyamorous relationships, the Girls Trips actress opened up about her first (and last) threesome. In the preview clip, Willow pulls out a question from a viewer that asked if the Hollywood actress has ever experienced a threesome.

"I had a threesome once," the 47-year-old actress revealed. “I was very, very young. Like early 20s," she admitted.

Willow sort of cringed when her mom first answered. The Set It Off actress then explained why it wasn't her cup of tea.

“I didn’t like it. It just didn’t have the level of intimacy. But I tried it once and I was like, ‘Well, that’s not for me,’” she said.

While she didn't care for her experience, Jada said if she was in love with two people, she could see herself enjoying a threesome.

“But I always think if I was in love with two people, that’s another level. I could see and join a threesome then. But I was a kid, I saw two cute people, and I was like, ‘Hey,’” she said.

"It was a sexual experiement," Gammy chimed in about her daughter's throwback experience.

Peep the clip below:

Check out another clip where the ladies chop it up with a "throuple" couple - two women and one man who are in a romantic relationship:

 

 

Gammy wants NO parts of any of this. Ha!

Catch the full episode this Monday when a new episode of "Red Table Talk" premieres.

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OH?! Nicki Minaj Says She & Kenneth Petty Got Their Marriage License

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Nicki Minaj is about to be a married woman, if she picks up her marriage license.  Her big announcement inside!

We saw this coming.  Nicki Minaj made her big return today from her hiatus to promote her new "Megatron" single and new "BAPS" track with Trina.  She pulled up at Queen Radio with some tea.  She was a few hours late, but made it worth it for her Barbs.

While catching everybody up on her life, she dropped the nugget that she's about to get married to her boyfriend, who she made her leading man in her new vid, Kenneth Petty.

They haven't exchanged vows - yet - but it looks like they're now on the clock to do so.

Nicki revealed they filed for their marriage license.  And with marriage licenses, you have a certain amount of days to make it official in front of a minister for the license to be valid.

Later in the convo when she brought Trina up to Queen Radio to chop it up, she explained what's really going on.

She asked Trina if she wants to get married, then Nicki revealed, “I just got my marriage license.”

While Trina was congratulating her on becoming a wife, Nicki responded:

“No, I’m not a wife.  I filed for the marriage license.  We have to pick it up, and then get married.“

She also said she's ready to have babies soon and they're already working on it.

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Welp, looks like she's about to be Mrs. Muva Barb soon.  And she gives nan a damn about who has a problem with it.  While she caught plenty of draggings for having an ex-con boyfriend who did time for attempted rape, she defended Kenneth once again in the first bars on "Megatron":

"He got Margielas on, and I get my jealous on
I f-ck him like I miss him, he just came out of prison
B-tches be talkin' sh-t, but they ain't got a pot to piss in"

She says she's finally found the place of happiness she's been looking for.  And we're certainly happy for her on that part.   If she likes it....

Congrats, Nicki!

 

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Teairra Mari Arrested For Allegedly Driving Drunk & Unlicensed In A 3-Wheeled Dodge Charger

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Teairra Mari found herself in a 3-wheeled pickle this weekend, and it led her to getting arrested with umpteen charges.  Details inside.

Teairra Mari's been having a tough time lately.  From beefing with 50 Cent over money he claims she owes him, to dealing with her ex Akbaknbr Abdul-Ahad whom she claims leaked her sexually explicit pics and videos, to trying to get control of her drinking with the help of her "Love & Hip Hop" castmates.  The latter clearly is still a work in progress, because the singer was arrested early Saturday morning in Long Island City, New York after allegedly driving drunk through the Midtown Tunnel - with no license - in a Dodge Charger with only 3 wheels.

Page Six reports:

"Teairra Mari lost a wheel when her front passenger side tire dislodged from her maroon 2014 Dodge Charger around 3 a.m., sources said.

Mari then drove like that for a mile through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel.

Witnesses told police the Charger was sparking and smoking as it continued through the tunnel, grinding on the pavement.

Bridge and Tunnel Authority police gave chase, but Mari, 31, allegedly continued through the tunnel, the sources said.

Officers caught up to Mari when she finally stopped the car on Borden Avenue near 5th Street in Long Island City."

During her stop, officers learned she was not only allegedly very driving drunk, but she in violation of a previous DWI arrest:

"When she performed a breathalyzer test, Mari allegedly had a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.304 — more than three times the legal limit, the sources said.

Cops also determined she did not have a driver’s license and had violated a previous DWI arrest because the Charger was not fixed with a court-ordered ignition interlock, which prevents the car from starting if the driver’s BAC is higher than a certain level, according to the law enforcement sources."

 

The intoxicated foolery didn't stop there.  When she was at the station being booked, she allegedly went on and on to the cops about being a celebrity.

"When officers booked her, Mari made sure they knew who she was — allegedly bragging to the cops about being a celebrity, sources said."

Whew chillay.

Her list of charges, as you would assume at this point, are extensive.  She's facing charges of DWI, violation of court-ordered ignition interlock, illegal tinted windows, illegal operation of a vehicle, unlicensed operator of a motor vehicle, and more.

She's seems to be either screaming out for help, or doesn't know she needs it.  Either way, we wish her the best.

 

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Rapper YG Pops Off On Cops In LA, Then Gets Handcuffed On His Way To Pre-BET Awards Party

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Rapper YG ran into problems with police on his way to a pre-BET Awards event. Deets inside...

Rapper YG ran into some legal trouble during the BET Awards weekend.

Early this morning, the west coast rapper was handcuffed by police for reckless driving. So what happened?

Apparently, the "In The Dark" rapper was on his way to 1 OAK to turn up for the pre-BET Awards festivities. Around 1:45AM, cops say they saw YG  "speeing and weaving in and out of lanes on the Sunset Strip."

The L.A. County Sheriff claims YG became "upset and uncooperative and used profanities toward the deputies." They say he was "riling up the crowd," so put him him in handcuffs.

See YG in handcuffs here.

TMZ reports:

Cops began yelling at bystanders who were upset over the police response, telling some to "shut up."

Sheriff's deputies administered a sobriety test with a field breathalyzer and determined YG was not under the influence. He was cited for reckless driving and released.

 

 

YG just gave the BET Awards Pre-Show the premiere of his new video, "Hard Bottoms & White Socks" dedicated to late Nipsey Hussle.  There's always some foolishness with rappers and cops right before these Awards....

 

 

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Cardi B. Chanted On Stage, 'I Ain't Going To Jail!', Opens Up The BET Awards

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CardiB. aint got time for jail, despite her recent MULTIPLE indictments, and she wore up and down on stage this weekend that she "aint going."  Watch what she told the BET Award crowd inside.

Before opening tonight's BET Awards, Cardi took over the BET Experience last night.  Right before performing her & Bruno Mars' hit remix to "Finesse," she addressed those 14 indictments she was handed the day before by a grand jury in New York.  ABC News reports:

The "Bodak Yellow" rapper was indicted on 14 charges, including two counts of felony attempted assault, according to the source. The indictment will not be unsealed until her arraignment Tuesday afternoon. The reported charges are a significant upgrade from initial charges she was given.

Cardi B had faced misdemeanor charges stemming from a brawl at a strip club in which she is accused of throwing bottles and chairs at two bartenders.

The case surrounds her being allegedly involved in ordering her team to assault two strippers she believes were sleeping with her husband.  She's on video before the heated altercation.

Had she previously taken the offered plea deal, she could have escaped any jail time and any major felonies with no further court visits.  But, she wanted to go forth.  And now, a grand jury in Queens has her facing something fr more serious.

According to Cardi, though, she has nothing to worry about.  Because she believes she's not going to jail, especially since she has a baby to take care of.  She hit the BET Experience stage in L.A. last night to perform, andshe had a message for those who think she's going to jail:

Taunting the prosection aint it chief, but Cardi's gonna Cardi.

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Cardi and her ASSets just oened up the BET Awards with her hubby Offset.  So she's having a mighty big and unbothered weekend so far.

 

Photos: Getty, courtesy of BET Networks


Pantsuit Pushers! Karrueche & Victor Cruz Get Cutesy At The 2019 BET Awards

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Love and pantsuits! Get into Karrueche and Victor Cruz's love sesh on the carpet at the 2019 BET Awards inside..

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Oh, hey Boo!

Fresh from Milan Men's Fashion Week, couple Karrueche and Victor Cruz served up coupledom vibes on the carpet at the 2019 BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in LA.

The couple were in the headlines last week after Kae's ex tried to throw shade at Cruz and then came back and with claims he was hacked. However, the couple never seemed bothered by the extra attention, never addressing the drama while serving up loved up flicks together overseas.

Now, they're all over each other at the Awards and the happy couple rocked coordinating pantsuits. The "Claws" actress shined in a yellow suit, while her former NFL BAE kept it cool in blue.

 

 

 

 

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Fab times.

 

After hitting the carpet with her man, Kae got to hosting the BET Awards Pre-Show alongside Terrence J, interviewing acts like Saweetie, Megan Thee Stallion and more: 

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Fab times.

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2019 BET Awards: Blac Chyna Serves Up Southern Belle Dolly Parton Realness

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What in the Black Dolly Parton hell was Blac Chyna thinking? More of her look for the 2019 BET Awards inside...

Blac Chyna is living life in the fab lane these days. And she's not giving any f****.

The Lash Boutique rolled up to the 2019 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theatre serving up black Dolly Parton realness. Chick rocked a blonde wig styled in Dolly's signature stile while posing it up in a red high slit Bryan Hearns gown, topping her look off with red roses in her hair. The mom-of-two has been busy filming her own reality TV show, "The Real Blac Chyna," which airs on the Zeus Network.

We see she doesn't skip leg day.

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A former friend of Chyna's is accusing her of messing up his opportunity to make it big as a gay rapper.

Andre Xcellence told Page Six he and Chy were planning to make music together, but she allegedly went M.I.A.on him after he coughed up thousands of dollars for the project they were doing together.

“I was her gay. We were friends for a couple of years. I have a recording studio. She came in for some sessions with her team and we became fast friends. She knew my music and was a big supporter,” he told Page Six.

He claims Chy approached him about making music together after the Karadashians tossed her to the curb.

“I was there the day that the Kardashians sent her a ‘frenemy’ cake to her house. She was so ­upset and talking about how mean they were to her and I believed it. I believed her and all of her nonsense,” he said.

The aspiring artist claims he put up $35,000 for the project, but Chyna never showed up for the shoot.

“She came up with the treatment and idea. She wrote herself into the concept. I went ahead and found investors and I spent $35,000,” he claims. “She showed up for rehearsal but never came to the shoot. It was supposed to be a big breakout moment with her and we would’ve been doing LA Pride and then she backed out,” he said. “She disappeared and told me months later she’s not doing music right now.”

Damn.

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“I thought she was my friend,” lamented Xcellence. “She wouldn’t do this to a straight rapper. Because I’m the ‘gay artist,’ the little guy, she thinks there are no repercussions,” he said.

Xcellence has plans to release visuals for his track "Break a B*tch" and he fires shots at Chy in the song rapping, “I’ll break a bitch like Chyna did Rob/like Caitlyn did Kris.”

“I am going to release the video . . . Chyna specifically asked me not to because it would damage her relationship with the Kardashians even further,” he said.

More money, more problems.  But in the meantime, floss with ya Dolly Parton a--.

 

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2019 BET AWARDS: Eva Marcille & La'Myia Good–Bellinger Snap It Up With Their Babies & BAEs On The Carpet + Meagan Good & DeVon Franklin, Draya & Orlando Show Up

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Oh, baby! Get into the baby bump action from Eva Marcille and La'Myia Good–Bellinger inside...

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A few baby bumps took over the blue carpet at the 2019 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in LA.

Life is good for Eva Marcille. The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star tied the knot to her hubby Michael Sterling in October 2018, she's a co-host on the "Ricky Smiley Morning Show," and she has a new collection of bedding that will be released this fall.

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Not only that, she and her hubby are expecting their 2nd child together, which will be Eva's third. Baby Sterling will join their 1-year-old son, Michael Todd Sterling Jr., as well as her 5-year-old daughter, Marley Rae, whom she shares with Kevin McCall.

The "Top Model" chick served up maternity fabness on the carpet as she rubbed her belly, snapping it up alongside her husband.

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The braided up beauty worked her angles in a flowy Michael Costello gown.

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Cute. We'll get to see her pregnancy journey on the upcoming season of "RHOA."

Another bump on the carpet....

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Singer and producer Eric Bellinger and his wife La'Miya Good are gearing up for their 2nd baby together! The couple made the announcement a few months ago during Eric's "Martin"-inspired birthday bash.

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Get it, mama!

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La'Miya's sister, Meagan Good was also on the carpet with her sister - on her auntie duties already. 

Meagan's hubby DeVon Franklin was also in the mix.

See The Intruder actress' latest magazine cover HERE.

Mom & Dad's date night! Draya Michelle and Orlando Scandrick flexed on the carpet together in color coordinating 'fits.

 

An all black Saint Laurent dress for Draya for the festivities.

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BET AWARDS 2019: Cardi B.Takes Home Album Of The Year, Opens Show With Offset (HAND) Guns A-Blazing

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Once again, Cardi B. was the queen of the night at the BET Awards.  Get into her big wins and big a-- opening performance featuring Offset's dance skills inside.

 

 

After being the most nominated female of the year, Cardi went home with two BET Awards Sunday night - Female Hip Hop artist of the year and Album of the Year for the umpteen times platinum Invasion of Privacy

She revealed something plenty of us women in business deal with - am I doing too much or am I not doing enough.  She busted out a relatable acceptance speech after killing the opening of the show.

She and Offset opened up with "Clout," some chair grinding, and Offset said he's going to flex his dance skills since now y'all know he's a

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Cardi rocked a sparkle waist cincher and bikini and matching chaps while Offset got the ultimate lapdance from his wife:

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Full performance below:

 

 

Congrats to Bardi!

Here's the rest of the winners:

Video of the Year
Childish Gambino — “This Is America”

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist 
Bruno Mars

Best Group
Migos

Best New International Act (Fan Voted Category)
Sho Madjozi (South Africa)

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Nipsey Hussle

2019 Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Ella Mai — “Trip”

Best International Act
Burna Boy (Nigeria)

Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan

Best Actress
Regina King

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Snoop Dogg Ft. Rance Allen — “Blessing Me Again”

Best Movie
Blackkklansman

Album of the Year
Cardi B — Invasion of Privacy

YoungStars Award
Marsai Martin

Best New Artist
Lil Baby

Best Collaboration
Travis Scott Ft. Drake — “Sicko Mode”

Video Director of the Year
Karena Evans

Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams

 

 

Sportsman of the Year
Stephen Curry

BET Her Award
H.E.R. — “Hard Place”

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2019 BET AWARDS: Nipsey Hussle Gets The Humanitarian Award & A Powerul Tribute, And His Parents Had Plenty To Say

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Nipsey Hussle's family was front and center for his tribute and Humanitarian Award, and his closest friends and fellow artists gave him proper tribute at Sunday's BET Awards.  Get into the deep messages his family brought - especially his mom - that  have everybody talking inside.

It's been only 2 months since Nipsey Hussle was murdered, and his legacy is still permeating everything, everywhere.  BET honored him posthumously with the Humanitarian Award, showcasing his strong belief in ownership, reaching back to help others, and unifying the neighborhood.

T.I. explained all of Nipsey's work that's still happening, and why he's the definition of Humanitarian:

 

Then Nipsey's family, including Lauren London and their son Kross, and well as Nipsey's sister, daughter Emani, grandmother  and parents.

His mom, Angelique Smith, gave a spiritual speech much like she did at his funeral, this time explaining exactly what happened at the scene of his murder minutes after.  She was there, and she says she and him were both preparing - weeks before his death - for his spirit to move on.  Her exchange with Nipsey's dad was...interesting too.

 

Since Neighborhood Nip  was known to bridge the neighborhood together - including the Bloods and Crips - his homie YG performed with 2 members of the Rolling 60's rocking airbrushed tees, showing off a Blood and Crip union on stage.  Plus, John Legend, DJ Khaled and Marsha Ambrosius performed the tracks they made with him.  Check it:

 

 

The whole thing had folks in their feelings.

 

 

R.I.P. Ermias Davidson Asghedom.

 

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JUST MARRIED: Mike Epps & Kyra Robinson Skip The BET Awards & Throw A Fabulous Wedding!

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Mike Epps and his fiancé, OWN & BET producer Kyra Robinson, skipped out on the BET Awards yesterday for their most important day as a couple - their wedding! Go inside their fab nuptials with celeb friends and more.

 

Sunday at the Pelican Hills Resort in Newport Beach, CA, actor & comedian Mike Epps married his gorgeous fiance - and fellow Chicago native - Kyra Robinson. And the wedding looked lit.  The Whispers and Doug E. Fresh performed, and Mike's daughter and granddaughter and fam were ront and center for the big day.

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Mike's daughter Bria snapped this cute pic of the bride and groom after they cut the cake, and knowing Mike's silly self, he probably pulled some foolishness with the cake too.

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Bria Epps snapped this pic of Kyra's ceremony dress, and the bride switched into another gorgeous gown for the reception:

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Snoop Dogg and his wife Shante Broadus were there for the homie and snapped video of their first dance to The Whispers:

 
 
 
 
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Snoop did pause from the celebrations to thank BET for his Gospel Award though:

 

T.I. and Tiny helicoptered over after TIP presented the Humanitarian Award to Nipsey Hussle's family at the BET Awards:

 

 

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Must be nice!

Mike had all his homies as groomsmen and they turned all the way up before he met his wife at the altar:

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Bria and her daughter snapped it up with daddy/granddad Mike and Uncle Snoop:

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Cute.

 

These two are cute AF, and we definitely hope the second time's charm for Mike:

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It's always bomb when families blend seamlessly too as his daughter loves Kyra as well:

 
 
 
 
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Congrats to the Epps!

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2019 BET AWARDS: Leathered Down Rihanna Presents Mary J. Blige With Lifetime Achievement Award + Mary Brings Out Lil Kim & Method Man For Epic Performance

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Mary J. Blige received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 BET Awards and Rihanna did the honors.  Watch RiRi crown the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, plus her epic performance with Lil Kim and Method Man inside....

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The BET Awards was full of surprises last night, especially when it was announced that Rihanna would be in the mix. The Fenty Beauty honcho was tapped to present singing legend Mary J. Blige with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in LA last night.

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Give us everything Rih!

The Bajan beauty stepped out on stage in head-to-toe leather, rocking a custom FENTY ensemble, which she coordinated with a fanny pack, Neil Lane necklaces, a diamond studded cross pendant from Loree Rodkin, and Manolo Blahnik sandals. It seems RiRI channeled her inner MJB as her 'fit def gave off vibes of the legendary singer's signature style.

Rih's hair color and style were on point as well.  Per usual.

"On behalf of all the women who came after you like myself, thank you for being you,” Rihanna said as she praised the Hip Hop/R&B Queen. “So we could feel comfortable with being ourselves.”

"And then there are the awards and the accolades. And making history as the first person ever nominated for an Oscar in an acting and music category in the same year. Happy Mary. Sad Mary. Mad Mary. No more drama Mary. Dancing Mary. We’re here for all of it."

Facts.

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MJB went down a laundry list of names to thank - people who have been by her side throughout her illustrious career. In her speech, MJB opened up about how she's been able to stay relevant in the game for so long and her purpose in life.

“People always ask, how do I sustain and stay relevant in this industry? It’s because, although I am a leader, a queen, and a living legend. … I’m a servant as well and I’m here to serve," she said. "Being a servant is not always glamorous or popular but it’s the job and the assignment that I was given. It’s because in order to be an authority, I had to learn how to come under authority because when the glory is placed on me I give it back to God immediately. This journey journey has always been bigger than me and my mission is not only just to survive right now, it’s to thrive and continue to make history while I do it.”

Peep her full speech below:

After accepting her award...

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MJB changed into a custom Duckie Confetti outfit paired with Jennifer Le thigh high boots to pay tribute to her damn self! No one can rock a Mary J. Blige like the queen herself.

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The Queen brought out her homie/longtime collaborator Lil Kim to perform their hit track, "I Can Love You."  Not sure about y'all but we lost our ISH when this happened.

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As she continued her medley, MJB was joined on stage by fine a** Method Man to perform their throwback classic, "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By." Yassss!

Get your life below: 

On the carpet...

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The 48-year-old singer looked like a goddess in an Alberta Ferretti gown when she arrived.

After Rihanna presented Mary with her Lifetime Achievement Award:

 

 

Chick was cutting up backstage with her bestie Melissa Ford, singing some of Mary J. Blige's classic hits. Ha! Fun times.

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2019 BET AWARDS: Marsai Martin's Reaction To Winning Young Stars Award Was Meme-Worthy As Usual!

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Thanks to Marsai Martin, we have a new meme/gif in our arsenal for our crazy group chats. Go inside to see the "black-ish" star's meme-able reaction after she won the Young Stars Award inside...

 

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"black-ish" starlet Marsai Martin's reaction to winning at the 2019 BET Awards has gone viral and created yet another epic meme.

When the 14-year-old actress heard her name called as the winner of the Young Stars Award, she couldn't believe it. And her face said it all. In fact, the face the LITTLE Exec. Producer made was almost identical to one of her "black-ish" scenes. Y'all know which GIF we're talking about. And this new one will def be added in the mix.

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Soon as we saw her reaction, we KNEW the Internet would turn it into a meme and sure enough, she's flooding our timelines.

Get your laugh on below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teehee! She's so adorable.

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The "black-ish" cutie - who made history as the youngest person to ever executive producer a film (LITTLE) - thanked God, her parents, family, friends, and the young, black girls that inpire her to keep pushing forward.

Peep her acceptance below:

On the carpet....

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The 14-year-old fashionista looked amazing in a gold sweetheart neckline Romona Keveža gown and black sandals. And the hair...GORGE.

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'Free Meek' Trailer Reveals How Rapper Became Criminal Justice Reform's Poster Child + Meek Lights Up The BET Awards Stage With Khaled, Jeremih & Lil Baby

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Meek Mill joined DJ Khaled, Jeremih and Lil Baby

on stage at the 2019 BET Awards for a turnt up performance. See the guys rock it out, plus the first trailer of the Philly rapper's upcoming "Free Meek" documentary inside...

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Meek Mill brought Philly to this year's BET Awards when he hit the stage to perform.

DJ Khaled first appeared on stage on a white platform before the Philadelphia native appeared, along with rapper Lil Baby, and they began to perform their collaboration track, "Weather The Storm." Soon after, Jeremih hit the stage, and slowed things down a bit to perform their joint track "You Stay."

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The "Dreams & Nightmares" rapper was nominated for two major awards, Album of the Year (Cardi B. won) and Best Male Hip Hop Artist (Nipsey Hussle won).

 

 

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Peep his performance below: 

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In addition to his awards show performance, the first trailer for his upcoming documentary "Free Meek" premiered during the show.

"Free Meek" is a five-episode series - executive produced by Jay-Z - that chronicles Meek's struggles with the unjust criminal justice system. The docu-series will explore Meek's original arrest and it'll also address the systemic corruption that sends so many young, black men like Meek to prison.

As you know, the Championships rapper was sentenced to two-to-four years in prison for violating his probation in late 2017. The 32-year-old rapper has been on probation since the age of 19, and that arrest wasn't his first time getting thrown behind bards for violating his probation.

 

 

After his story made headlines and he was released, Meek became the poster child for criminal justice reform. Since his release, he has been using his platform to speak out about the crooked criminal justice system and has teamed up with bigwigs like Jay-Z, Philadelphia 76ers owner Michael Rubin, CNN commentator Van Jones, and several billionaires to launch REFORM Alliance, a criminal justice reform organization chaired by himself and his homie Michael Rubin.

Watch the "Free Meek" trailer below:

"Free Meek" premieres August 9th via Amazon Prime Video. Will you be watching?

Also...

 

Ha!

It seems Meek had one too many last night and texted his mom and sister he was going to give them a million dollars. He reneged on the offer the next morning, but promised to lace them with something good:

 

 

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Tyler Perry Delievered A Whole WORD That'll Shake Your Spirit While Accepting BET’s Ultimate Icon Award

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Tyler Perry brought a WORD with him as he accepted the Ultimate Icon Award during the BET Awards. Get into his speech inside that had us ready to hit the Woah and a praise dance...

 

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Leave it to Tyler Perry to take us to chuch!

The filmmaker delivered a whole sermon while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award during Sunday's BET Awards that went down at the Microsoft Theater in LA.

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Taraji P. Henson was tapped to present the award to the Hollywood writer, producer, and director. And she was the perfect choice. She has worked with Tyler in a number of films, including The Family That Preys (2008), I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) and Acrimony (2018).

In fact, Mr. Perry was the Hollywood figure who made sure Taraji was being paid what she deserved.

“In a time when my counterparts were making way more money than I was, Tyler Perry was the first to pay me my exact worth,” she shared with the audience. "A black man did that and that means the world to me. Tyler, you are a brilliant visionary that embodies what the African-American dream truly is. You sir, are an icon living."

 

"The Haves & The Have Nots" actress Tika Sumpter co-signs Taraji's comments:

 

 

 

After hugging and kissing Taraji, "The Haves & The Have Nots" creator started his speech by sharing a story about what it was like growing up with a father who used to beat his mother. He said at the age of 5-years-old he would imitate the women his mother played cards with every week after his father would get done beating her and it would make her laugh. He said there was power in her laughter that he didn't realize until he got older.

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The famed director shared another childhood story about starting a new school and to get there, he had to walk past pimps, prostitutes and through a graveyard. There was a man he ran into that needed help crossing a six-lance road on the way to school. He connected that story to his mother about how he "helped her cross" from the pain to a moment of laughter.

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"When I started hiring Taraji, Viola Davis and Idris Elba, they couldn't get jobs in this town but God blessed me to be in a position to be able to hire them. I was trying to help somebody cross," he said during his rousing speech.

Perry was determined to keep helping others when he opened his own studio in Atlanta. He said he built the studio in one of the city's poorest neighborhoods to show young, black kids that if he can do it, so can they!

“When I built my studio, I built it in a neighborhood that is one of the poorest black neighborhoods in Atlanta so that young black kids could see that a black man did that, and they can do it too. I was trying to help somebody cross. The studio was once a Confederate Army base, which meant that there was Confederate soldiers on that base, plotting and planning on how to keep 3.9 million Negroes enslaved. Now that land is owned by one Negro.”

Yassss! Reclaiming his power.

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Perry also mentoned the difference in what he's doing vs. the #OscarsSoWhite movement:

“It’s all about trying to help somebody cross. While everybody else is fighting for a seat at the table, talking about ‘#OscarsSoWhite, #OscarsSoWhite,’ I said, ‘Y’all go ahead and do that. While you’re fighting for a seat at the table, I’ll be down in Atlanta building my own.’ Because what I know for sure is that if I could just build this table, God will prepare it for me in the presence of my enemies.”

A. word. We do believe there's room to do both, though.

Check out his full speech below:

On Twitter last night, viewers reacted to Perry's #OscarsSoWhite comment, leaving creator of the movement, April Reign, messages:

 

 

Thoughts?

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2019 BET AWARDS: Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus Take Us (& Their Horses) To The 'Old Town Road' + X Is STILL Dominating With New EP

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Lil Nas X brought Billy Ray Cyrus to the 2019 BET Awards to perform their viral hit track, "Old Town Road." Get into their country trap performance and deets on the infectious song taking over the Billboard Music Charts inside...

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Lil Nas X is arguably one of the hottest artists out right now. The Billboard Charts confirms that. More on that later.

Last night, Lil Nas X made his BET Awards debut with country singing legend Bill Ray Cyrus by his side for a standout performance of their remixed song, "Old Town Road." It's a viral sensation that's also taking over the music charts, despite Billboard's "shade."

Before taking the stage, the unexpected duo rode up on the blue carpet at the Microsoft Theater on horseback. The stage was transformed into a saloon and when the audience got their first glimpse of Nas X busting through the doors, they went wild.

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"Old Towne Road" sparked controversy when it landed on Billboard's "Hot Country Songs," but was pulled a week later. Billboard made claims that the song didn't “embrace enough elements of today’s country music," but we all know why they said that. Hmph.

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Peep their performance below:

The Atlanta rapper made sure he copped a photo-op with Rihanna:

 

 

On the carpet...

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The "Old Town Road" rapper - who released his new 7 EP recently - rocked a custom blue Pyer Moss ensemble with white boots and a cowboy hat. According to Hits Daily Double, 7 is expected to enter the Billboard 200 chart at No. 1.

Also, "Old Town Road" doesn't show any signs of slowing up. It's been sitting at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the 12 consecutive week! He's determined to not be a 1 hit wonder, and we're certainly not mad at that.  Congrats!

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MESSY: Chicago PD Releases Body Cam Footage Of Jussie Smollet With 'Noose' Around His Neck After Alleged Attack + Osundairo Brothers Recorded In Taxi Cab

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Chicago Police have released tons of body cam footage from their investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim that he was attacked. We've now got video of Jussie in his apartment with police with the noose around his neck, The Osundairo brothers allegedly in back of taxi just before attack, and more.  Check it out inside...

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The Chicago Police are on Jussie Smollett's a**!

Days after a judge ruled for a special prosecutor to re-investigate Jussie's case, the Chicago Police Department releases more than 1,000 files from the investigation, which includes more than 70 hours of video related to the alleged racist/homophobic attack.

The footage from the body cameras worn by police show what happened when they arrived to Jussie's Chicago apartment on January 29th. As you know, the former "Empire" actor called police after he was allegedly attacked by two men wearing masks. Authorities believe he staged the attack.

The footage first shows police speaking with Jussie's creative director, Frank Gatson, who was pleading with them to not make a big deal about the situation due his star power.

“He is, like, a star," Frank said. “He works on the show ‘Empire.' So, I think — He doesn’t want that to be a big deal, you understand what I’m saying?” he continued. “But to me it’s kind of messed up, and the thing that bothers me the most — and kind of makes me emotional — is they put a makeshift noose around his f*cking neck.”

Soon after, Chicago PD entered Jussie's apartment and you see him standing in the kitchen with a thin, white rope tied around his neck in the shape of a noose.

“Do you want to take it off or anything?," one of the officers asked.

“Yeah, I do. I just wanted you all to see it,” Smollett responded.

After he's informed that they are recording, Jussie asked the officers to turn their body cameras off.

Peep the clip below:

Also in the data dump, one of the brothers - who was once a suspect in the investigation - texted Jussie with well wishes the day after the alleged attack.

“Bruh say it ain’t true,” Abimbola “Abel” Osundairo wrote. “I’m praying for speedy recovery. Sh*t is wild.”

Covering their tracks? Possibly, especially if they knew police would check Jussie's phone afterwards.  Abel and his brother Ola Osundairo were detained as police investigated the alleged hate crime. Eventually, they brothers were released days after they were detained.

In another video, the Osundairo brothers are shown in the back of a taxi cab and one them is seen wearing a hoodie tightly around his face, seemingly trying to keep a low profile, on the night of the alleged attack. In the clip, they pay the cab driver, and then hop out. Police say the Osundairos used taxis to get to and from the alleged crime scene.

Peep the clip below:

Hunty.... Chicago PD knew they were being messy releasing this.

Jussie Smollett - who celebrated a birthday a few days ago - was brought up on 16 felony counts of lying to police, but they were eventually dropped by Cook County prosecutors.

Just a few days ago, Judge Michael Toomin approved for a special prosecutor to re-investigate the case. Smollett and Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx - the first African American woman to lead the office - could be in BIG trouble. Once the special prosecutor is appointed, he/she would be allowed to bring NEW charges against the “Empire” star IF there are “reasonable grounds” to do so. Yikes.

 

Photos: AP/Chicago Police Department

 

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