Rip DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss:
40-year-old DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to a report, tWitch checked into a LA motel on December 12, and staffers later discovered he was dead because he didn’t check out. His wife, Allison, was distraught & said it wasn’t usual of him to be away, plus leave his car at home. In a statement to CNN, Allison said, “To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, & his positive impact will continue to be felt.” She asked for privacy at this time. Sending love, light, and prayers to the family.
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R. Kelly:
R. Kelly’s lawyer says the singer did not authorize the album I Admit It, adding that it was “stolen.” The album is no longer available, it was taken down hours after its release.
On the flip side, the fourth and final installment of Lifetime’s Surviving R Kelly will premiere as a two-night event on Jan. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. Check out the trailer:
India Arie:
India Arie blasted Spotify for putting a white woman as the cover art of a neo-soul playlist she’s featured on. India said, “And you wonder why we hate Spotify. I’m on a playlist called I love my Neo soul, and this white lady is the picture they put for my song Brown Skin. I have no words.” She went on to say she once boycotted Spotify, and ‘no one’ stood by her. She ended the message by saying, “Everybody loves black music, but they don’t care about US as people.”
Diddy:
53-year-old hip hop mogul Diddy welcomed a baby girl in October but announced the news this week. He took to Twitter and said, “I’m so blessed to welcome my baby girl Love Sean Combs to the world.” He had his seventh child with 28-year-old cyber specialist Dana Tran. Diddy has a few ladies on the roster, like Yung Miami, Daphne Joy, and was spotted getting cozy with a new woman! See it here:
Michelle Obama:
Last month, a woman reminded Barack how fine he was during a rally in Detroit. She yelled out, “you finer than a mfer.” Barack replied, “I’m not gonna tell Michelle you said that…. Although Michelle does agree, she knows.” Michelle Obama has no issues with those who think her husband is handsome. She felt the comment was sweet. See video: