Step inside for our 2014 wrap-up of some of the biggest headlines on TheYBF.com...
From Solange swangin' and bangin' on Jay Z to Dwyane Wade stepping out on Gabrielle Union and having a "break baby", 2014 was full of WTF moments. And plenty of them were courtesy of Chris Brown (even though only 2 made our list). #noshade Revisit some of the top stories of the yea,r in no particular order....
1. Diddy And Drake REPORTEDLY BRAWL Outside DJ Khaled's Birthday Bash In Miami!
We knew Drake stayed in his feelings, but we were shocked to find out that he REALLY threw hands. Or at least attempted to. Despite what he says on wax, we don't really see Mr. Emo going 0-100. But it happened....
2. JUST MARRIED: Solange Knowles Ferguson Is BREAKING THE INTERNET With Her WEDDING PHOTOS!
The internet stood still once we got a whiff of what went down witht he Ferguson wedding in New Orleans. And she didn't have to balance a champagne glass on her ass. Black Love at its finest...
3. IT’S A GIRL: Kerry Washington & Nnamdi Asomugha WELCOMED Baby Girl Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha…TWO Weeks Ago!
Kerry Washington knows how to keep a secret. In the midst of the Twitter/Instagram age, Kerry, who stars on one of TV's most popular programs, was able to keep her personal life OFF of social media. We're not sure how she pulled it off, but when she did, she popped up with a man, a ring AND a baby. We bow down to her ability to truly keep her private life private.
4. BLACKMAIL & B.S.: Nicki Minaj & Ex-Boyfriend Safaree Air Out Their Relationship Issues On Twitter
When Onika and Safaree ended their 10-year plus relationship we were baffled...because they never confirmed (until it was album promo time) that they were "officially" a couple. You could say she pulled a "Janet" and kept her relationship a secret. But now it's over...
5. SPILLED TEA: Chris Brown ADMITS He Battled With Drugs, Talks Rihanna Dating Drake AND Marriage & Kids With Girlfriend Karrueche On "Hot 97"
We'd already pieced all these stories together prior to this interview, however, it was refreshing to watch Chris come clean about his drug use (we noticed) and hear him explain the Rihanna/Drake triangle in addition to his strained relationship with Karrueche. Sometimes you need to hear it from the source...
6. BABY LOVE! Kelly Rowland & Husband Tim Witherspoon Welcome Baby Titan Jewell!
In addition to seeing Kelly Rowland walk down the aisle, we were smitten while watching Kelly step into motherhood. And luckily, her beloved mom had a chance to meet Titan before she passed away.
7. Beyonce & Nicki Minaj's Official "Flawless" Remix -- THOT Shots & ElevatorGate
Beyonce rivals Kerry Washington in terms of keeping her personal life quite private, but on her remix, she opened up about that explosive elevator video. When you stick a billion dollars on an elevator...sh*t happens.
8. WTF!!! Solange CAUGHT ON TAPE, Physically Assaulting Jay Z...In An Elevator...At MET Ball After Party! (EXTENDED VIDEO)
In perhaps one of the biggest WTF moments of the year, we watched a very personal moment between one of the most famous families in the world go viral. And to this day, we don't know what kicked off that fight. But we will never forget that time Solange when 3rd Ward on Jay Z.
9. ELEVATOR VIDEO Of Ray Rice KNOCKING OUT Wife Janay RELEASED + Atlanta Hawks Owner SELLING Team After Racially Insensitive Remarks REVEALED (UPDATE)
In another WTF elevator moment, Ray Rice inexplicably knocked out his wife and drag her lifeless body out of an elevator. When she decided to stay with him...we were just as confused.
10. OH SNAP! Columbus Short Will NOT Be Returning To “Scandal” For Season 4
How do you manage to get yourself fired from one of the highest profile gigs in all of Hollywood? Troubled actor Columbus Short has an answer for that (and it involves Cocaine and alcohol).
11. SCOLDING HOT TEA: Chris Brown BLASTS Karrueche -- Secret Toronto Trips To See Drake, Threesomes, & Only Visiting Him ONCE In Jail!
And you thought Drake was the emotional one. We gagged when Chris Brown went on social media and dragged the woman he loved. We assumed this meant that they were completely done....they weren't. We'll see them back together in 2015...
12. BREAKING: Remy Ma RELEASED From Prison!
After several years behind bars, "Conceited" rapper Remy Ma was released from jail with tons of fanfare and support. And endorsements. And free clothes. Proving Black rappers STILL do better after a jail stint.
13. BREAKING: Ferguson Grand Jury Decides NO INDICTMENT For Officer Darren Wilson!
While we were not "shocked" by the Grand Jury's decision, it was still a huge disappointment and let down. And it sparked a worldwide wave f protests against police brutality and injustice.
14. CHECK IT: Pharrell ADDRESSES The 'Black Girl Controversy' With His "G I R L" Album Cover
During an exclusive with TheYBF.com, Pharrell addressed his controversial album cover, revealing his love of Black women and the shocking truth that there is a brown girl on the album cover.
15. AND THE WINNER IS....Lupita Nyong'o WINS 2014 OSCAR For 'Best Supporting Actress'!
We were all excited about Lupita Nyong'o winning the Oscar as well as her epic wardrobe choices all award season long.
16. NEW DAD!! Ludacris Had A Baby......But NOT With Longterm Girlfriend Eudoxie!
When news hit that Ludacris had a"break baby" on Eudoxie we were shocked. Not as shocked as she was....but still.
17. FIRST WEDDING PIC: Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade -- JUST MARRIED!
"Being Mary Jane" star Gabrielle Union walked down the aisle to wed Dwayne Wade in one of the most glamorous weddings of the year.
18. REPORT: Dwyane Wade Fathered A Baby Boy OUTSIDE Of Relationship With Gabrielle Union, Gabby RESPONDS To Critics "Work On Yourself"
Before the wedding....Dwyane Wade joined Ludacris on the list of men who stepped out and had high profile"break babies." Both Gabby & Eudoxie ended up with a ring...
19. MORE WEDDING PICS: Inside Kanye West & Kim Kardashian’s Italian Ceremony
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian tied-the-knot in one of the year's most talked about weddings.
20. Beyonce x Jay Z’s ‘On The Run’ Tour
Music's hottest power couple hit the road for a critically-acclaimed record breaking world tour that blended the best of what pop, r&b and hip hop had to offer.
See you in 2015!