Nicki Minaj, Trump, gold card,citizenship
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

February 4, 2026

Jay-Z Paternity Claimant Thanks Nicki Minaj and Trump After Dismissal

Rymir Satterthwaite withdrew his federal paternity suit with prejudice in July.

Rymir Satterthwaite, who has long claimed Jay-Z is his biological father despite his decade-long paternity case being dismissed last year, is publicly thanking Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump, prompting questions about whether he’s trying to revive the case.

The Philadelphia native has remained active on social media despite dropping his federal lawsuit against Jay-Z months before his legal guardian, Lillie Coley, had her own case dismissed last November, a ruling that later saw the rapper awarded a $119,235.45 judgment against Coley.

Now, amid Nicki Minaj’s public tirade against Jay-Z and her alignment with Trump, Satterthwaite appears to be seeking support from the “Anaconda” rapper and MAGA advocate.

“Thanks to Nicki and Mr. President for your help!!!” Satterwaite tweeted on Feb. 3, as captured by The Neighborhood Talk.

“Thanks to the Queen. Me and Godmom will always have your back; u are a good person,” he wrote in a follow-up tweet.

Beyond the thank-you messages, Satterthwaite has been reposting tweets from Minaj and her fans, further signaling his alignment with the rapper as she amplifies allegations tied to Jay-Z and the paternity case.

“JusticeForRymir,” a Nicki fanpage tweeted, which Satterwaite reposted.

In the latest legal fight, Coley—who became Satterthwaite’s guardian in 2011 after his mother’s terminal illness—filed a lawsuit against Jay-Z in May 2025 seeking damages and restitution, alleging emotional distress and fraud tied to earlier dismissals.

Coley, who had continued Wanda Satterthwaite’s 2010 New Jersey lawsuit before it was dismissed in 2012 for jurisdictional reasons, also accused Jay-Z of suppressing evidence and misrepresenting material facts.

After the case was dismissed, Coley was banned from refiling. Satterthwaite withdrew his federal paternity suit with prejudice in July. But Satterthwaite appears to be keeping the conversation alive on social media.

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lawsuit, Floyd Mayweather, Boxer, unpaid wages
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 4, 2026

Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime For $340M

The boxer claims the money owed him was paid to his former manager, Al Haymon.

Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is trying to win a fight outside the ring.

He has filed a lawsuit against Showtime, accusing the cable network of shorting him hundreds of millions of dollars. He seeks $340 million in damages.

According to TMZ, the former pugilist filed the paperwork in California stating that the network, along with his former manager and longtime advisor, Al Haymon, and former Showtime Sports president, Stephen Espinoza, cheated him out of a “significant portion of his career earnings,” while he was under contract.

Mayweather wants to “recover hundreds of millions of dollars in the misappropriated funds and damages resulting from a long-running and elaborate scheme of financial fraud” that was allegedly perpetrated by the network.

He also claims that Haymon, who Mayweather is not suing, received “substantial participation and aid” from them.

Mayweather claims that the money that was supposed to be deposited into his bank account never reached it because the network paid the funds to Haymon. After switching managers, Mayweather’s new team inquired about payments and requested a review of Showtime’s financials.

They were told the books were unavailable because they were “lost in a flood” or otherwise inaccessible.

Mayweather is suing the defendants for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy to commit fraud, conversion, and unjust enrichment. Along with the requested $340 million, Mayweather is seeking punitive damages.

“Floyd is one of boxing’s biggest pay-per-view draws,” Mayweather’s attorney, Bobby Samini, told TMZ. “He generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Showtime. Mr. Mayweather now takes this fight to the courtroom to recover what he rightfully earned. Retiring undefeated at 50-0, Mr. Mayweather will go the distance in the courtroom just as he has in the ring.”

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Nicki Minaj, Trump, gold card,citizenship
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 4, 2026

Nicki Minaj Weighs In On Black Community’s Indifference While Backing Trump’s Border Crackdown

Minaj compared the immigration policies to someone entering a private home.

Nicki Minaj broke down her support of President Donald Trump and his controversial immigration policies while explaining why she believes the Black community isn’t protesting.

The newly-aligned MAGA rapper, who has has made headlines for her staunch support of the GOP, sat down with Republican podcaster and former political advisor Katie Miller to explain her side of the story.

Miller specifically asked the “Super Bass” rapper’s thoughts on Trump’s “approach” to the immigration issue, such as the handling of deportation.

The Neighborhood Talk shared a clip.

In response, the Trinidad native used a metaphor comparing the United States to Trump’s “private home.”

“If I had a business or a home or anything, and someone was there one day when I walked downstairs to cook breakfast or something, I would have them kicked out of my home because I didn’t invite them,” explained the singer. “And this is my private home, so the president has to treat the United States as if it’s his private home.”

She then emphasized that people must respect the laws enforced by the president within his own country.

“People all around the world have to respect the policies of the country and the administration,” Minaj said. “Therefore, to my immigrants, who I love. Very much. I love my immigrants. I’m an immigrant. But how can you tell a president not to enforce a law that simply says you have to be legal to get in the country?”

She also called the notion of an open border policy “so stupid,” expressing the need for proper vetting processes due to potential “spies.”

As for how she believed illegal immigration has impacted the Black community, Minaj says it is “unbothered” with championing the social cause.

“African Americans have finally decided to find somebody else to do it. That’s why they’re not protesting,” she explained. “OK? They finally decided that they are not going to be anyone’s pawn in these political games anymore, in this political theater, the political theatrics, they’re not going to be bothered.”

She also seemingly referenced a lack of trust toward Democratic leadership.

“And I think that’s where African Americans stand right now. They’re not going to keep on speaking for people who, every time they get in office, they completely forget about them and they just use them every four years. Find somebody else to do it.”

Not everyone agrees. Though Minaj has pledged allegiance to MAGA, social media users have clowned the rapper for her affiliation.

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George Clinton, Billy Bass Nelson
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 4, 2026

Funkadelic Co-Founder Billy Bass Nelson Dies Days After 75th Birthday

No cause of death was revealed.

Billy Bass Nelson, the bassist and guitarist for the groups Parliament and Funkadelic, died Jan. 31, three days after celebrating his 75th birthday.

The Facebook account of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic confirmed the founding member’s death on the day he died.

“We have now received official confirmation.

“Rest in eternal peace and Funk, Billy Bass Nelson (January 28th, 1951-January 31st, 2026), bassist/guitarist for Parliament-Funkadelic.”

No cause of death was mentioned, but there was an indication that Nelson may not have been faring well as the Facebook account posted on Jan. 25: “Keeping Billy Bass Nelson in our hearts and our minds.”

According to The New York Times, the first bassist for Funkadelic was in hospice care before his death.

Nelson was recruited Clinton to become the bassist in the backup band for the Parliaments, Clinton’s doo-wop quintet in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1967, Clinton formed Funkadelic with Nelson, a band that combined funk and psychedelic rock.

Nelson was featured prominently on the group’s three albums, Funkadelic, (1970), Free Your Mind … and Your Ass Will Follow (1970), and Maggot Brain” (1971), when he co-wrote and sang on several tracks, including “Super Stupid.”

After the group’s third album, he left due to financial disputes with Clinton and found work backing several acts, including The Temptations, the Commodores, and Lionel Richie. He would return to the collective (Parliament-Funkadelic, also known as P-Funk), although the two musicians never fully resolved their differences.

He left the industry briefly and returned in 1994 as O.G. Funk, releasing the album Out of the Dark. In 1997, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside other members of Parliament and Funkadelic. 

Nelson is survived by his daughter, Ebony Nelson, and sister, Alise Nelson.

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David Dinkins, BHM, Black History Month, New York, mayor, Mamdani
by Sharelle B. McNair

February 4, 2026

Zohran Mamdani Celebrates BHM By Opening David Dinkins Municipal Building to Public

In a breathtaking video posted on X, Mamdani showcased the building, which he called “one of the most magnificent government buildings in the world."

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the cupola of the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building, named after the city’s first Black mayor, will be open for the first time ever, free of charge. 

In a breathtaking video posted on X, Mamdani showcased the building, which he called “one of the most magnificent government buildings in the world” and described what New Yorkers and tourists are in for.

“From up here, you can see everything. From MetLife Stadium, all the way to Bushwick. This building belongs to the people of this city,” he said from the top of the Dinkins building. “But for too long, most New Yorkers have been shut out of it. That’s coming to an end.” 

To start Black History Month, Mamdani, the city’s youngest mayor ever, said “it felt fitting to honor the legacy of our City’s first Black mayor right here.” The building was renamed in Dinkins’ honor in 2015 by former Mayor Bill de Blasio.  

Free guided tours will begin June 2026 just in time for NYC’s stellar summer season.

Tickets can be reserved online for small groups to come up. In addition to tours, the building, one of the largest government office buildings in the world, will undergo $6 million in renovations, including repairs to the building’s historic cupola, glass barriers installations to guarantee visitor safety, and changes to the rotunda landing.

“As we celebrate Mayor Dinkins’ legacy, we’re making that unique view available to the people of New York City,” Mamdani said, according to NYC.gov. 

Advocates and elected officials celebrated the move, with New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams said, “I’m so glad that the mayor sees the importance of bringing the public into this space to see our incredible city.

Comptroller Mark Levine said he has “been calling for this since serving as a Council Member and then Borough President.”

“It shouldn’t be just the wealthy who enjoy the inspiration of an observation deck,” Levine added. “New Yorkers should have an opportunity to look down upon the city they love.”

The move and Mandami are being celebrated on social media as well, with one X user making a joke with the “Arthur’s clenched fist” meme: “Mayors around the country realizing they have to step their game up now because of Mamdani,” @BiggUU254 wrote.

Another user took a dig at President Donald Trump. 

“What’s incredible about this is that he didn’t make it about himself, it doesn’t come at the cost of lives or human rights, it doesn’t violate the constitution, and it wasn’t a partisan decision designed to make people mad and hate each other,” @benlakind wrote.

“Is it really that easy?”

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NYC, high school
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 4, 2026

Texas High Schoolers Beat Breaks Off MAGA Man For Not Minding His Business

A slew of high schoolers began to jump the man after he tried attacking a teen protestor.

Some MAGA man played stupid games and ended up with a stupid prize.

The Texas incident went viral on the internet as a group of kids successfully beat up the man after he allegedly tried swinging at a young girl protesting ICE. The Mirror reports that the violence ensued as the man began hurling racist comments at a group of teens demonstrating against ICE.

One of the teen girls then allegedly kicked his truck, prompting the violence as the man tried to attack her. The man, identified by his red MAGA hat, was recorded getting jumped by a slew of high schoolers supporting the young girl after the attempted assault. A CBS Austin news report reposted the footage.

The incident occurred in Kyle, Texas, as students from the Hays Consolidated Independent School District intervened as tensions escalated. In the video, the 45-year-old man, identified by the news outlet as Chad Michael Watts, pushed through the crowd of young protestors to get to the girl who kicked his car. After swinging at her, the young girl fell, leading others to chime in as he kept trying to attack.

The video went viral as a swarm of younger people began throwing punches back, leading the man to run back to his truck. However, the fed-up high schoolers did not stop there. While Watts sat in his truck, trying to avoid the scene, the students threw other objects at his truck amid the frenzy.

As the video gained traction, state officials called for Watts’ arrest for his apparent assault against the teenage girl and another student.

“Have the Kyle, TX police arrested this racist white man who attacked Hispanic girls and other high school students who were protesting ICE?” questioned Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro.

The issue arose as high schoolers across the country participated in an anti-ICE walkout on Feb. 2. While around 500 students in the school district left their classrooms in opposition to ICE raids, some students faced arrests for their behavior during the demonstration.

According to the Kyle Police Department, one student received assault charges for an unrelated incident, while also receiving a charge for resisting arrest. On whether the kids involved with the MAGA man received justice, CBS Austin reports that officers did arrest him. Watts now faces two counts of assault causing bodily injury.

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Black-owned business
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

February 4, 2026

Detroit To Award $1K Microgrants to Local Startups Through New Small Business Fund

Detroit has launched a microgrant program to help local small businesses adopt essential technology and drive economic growth.

Detroit is boosting its local business sector with a new fund offering $1,000 microgrants to small, city-based businesses.

The Detroit Small Business Technology Fund is designed to help the city’s smallest businesses adopt essential technology. Backed by the Rocket Community Fund, it will provide $1,000 grants to 140 Detroit-based businesses with 10 or fewer employees and under $500,000 in annual revenue.

“Small businesses are the heart of Detroit’s economy, and they deserve access to the tools that help them grow and succeed,” Mayor Mary Sheffield said in a statement. “This funding will make it easier for neighborhood small businesses to modernize, reach more customers, and operate more efficiently.”

The grants are tech-focused, with recipients encouraged to use them for hardware, software, and emerging tech tools that enhance daily operations, including laptops, point-of-sale systems, accounting and e-commerce software, and AI platforms.

“Strong neighborhoods are anchored by thriving small businesses,” said Justin Onwenu, director of the Office of Small Business Services and Economic Opportunity for the City of Detroit. “When we invest in our small businesses, we invest in the families they support, the jobs they provide, the communities they serve, and the future we are building together.”

Administered by Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), the technology fund is designed around a local economic flow model in partnership with nine trusted business and neighborhood organizations that will identify grantees.

Each partner will award 10 to 20 grants to small businesses, which must be affiliated with one of the partner organizations to qualify. Participating groups include the Southwest Detroit Business Association, Michigan Black Business Alliance, and Michigan Women Forward.

“Technology is no longer optional. It is foundational,” said Sean Gray, DEGC’s vice president of small business services. “By giving Detroit microbusinesses access to modern tools and connecting them with trusted support organizations, we are strengthening Detroit’s local economy from the ground up.”

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Baltimore mayor, Brandon M. Scott
by Sharelle B. McNair

February 4, 2026

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Claps Back After Being Questioned On Protective $163K SUV

Social media users are seemingly pro Mayor Scott, with one Instagram user pointing out how “the president is building a gold ballroom while people in America are struggling.”

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott decided enough was enough while clapping back at a reporter for questioning him about the price tag of a protective executive SUV. 

During a press conference, an unidentified Fox 45 News reporter questioned the young mayor about the purchase of a 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer with $163,495 in taxpayers’ money. While the city of Baltimore has been in the news for more positive developments, such as historic lows in violence, this reporter wanted to check in on the vehicle, something Scott wasn’t having. 

“Let’s just stop you right there. We understand that your station has a severe right-wing effort underway, we get that, but you guys are dragging this thing out and also not including all the facts. A vehicle that was purchased in 2023 is not the same price as 2025. You have to understand that reality,” Scott said. 

When the reporter attempted to interrupt him, the mayor did not back down, reminding her and others that she “asked the same idiotic question now for three months.” Scott continued to school the reporter on how quickly SUV prices can rise, allegedly starting at $90,000 to $100,000.

He then reassured her that the price could go up once police protective equipment, which most cars provide for elected officials have, is added.

“These are not astronomical costs. You guys, and your station in particular, wouldn’t ask the President of the United States how much the beast costs. You wouldn’t do that. You would never do that,” he continued. 

“This is ridiculous. Let it go.” 

But she didn’t, continuing to press Scott for a little longer about the cost of vehicles for past mayors and claiming he hadn’t answered the question.

However, the 41-year-old held his own, saying, “I did answer the question.”

“Just because you didn’t get the answer that you wanted and your racist slant, that’s one thing,” he finished saying. 

City documents show that only two executive vehicles in the state exceed $100,000, both for Baltimore City officials. While Scott said he feels “the residents of Baltimore will understand,” some residents are indifferent. Christian Heath of Federal Hill Park said he’s OK, just “not with taxpayers’ money.”

“If he wants it for himself, yeah. But not with our money.” 

Another resident said he understands the cost, touching on the base price of the Wagoneer. “I could see that as a reasonable amount of money,” one unidentified man said. “Considering a basic Jeep Grand Wagoneer is about $70,000.”

But on social media, users are more pro-Mayor Scott, agreeing with his “let it go” sentiments. One Instagram user pointed out how “the president is building a gold ballroom while people in America are struggling.”

One user focused solely on the positive things the mayor is doing for the city, while others pointed out how “we don’t play about Mayor Brandon.”

“Try Again. Black kids are learning how to swim, recreation centers are opened, and he posts summer intern positions. We good,” @andisaidshalom wrote.

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Utah Givernor, Black History Month,
by Ida Harris

February 4, 2026

Celebrate 100 Years Of Black History Month With These Events 

Events include museum exhibitions, city-sponsored celebrations, community events, and performances.

Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture and achievements of African Americans and Black people across the diaspora. To kickstart the month-long immersion into Black history and the evolution of Black culture, check out BLACK ENTERPRISE’s four-week series on things to do to celebrate 100 years of Black history and culture across America.

These lists include a host of events from museum exhibitions, city-sponsored celebrations, community events, and performances. These events provide a way for individuals, families, and students to experience Black history and culture while contributing to Black economic growth and development. 

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Georgia, observes Black History Month through daily events that include storytimes, art activities, and science programs that showcase Black leaders and cultural heritage. The organization provides interactive learning experiences to children and families that focus on Black historical achievements and innovative contributions. Black History Month programs run daily throughout February from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. 

Atlanta Stories of Strength Walking Tours

ZeNGY Time Travel Tour and Atlanta Cultural Renaissance Tour hosts Atlanta Stories of Strength Walking Tours. The city’s historic Black neighborhoods and landmarks offer interactive storytelling through Atlanta’s cultural tourism organizations. These tours provide visitors with a distinctive way to discover Atlanta’s historic neighborhoods and essential contributions to civil rights and cultural development. Attendees can participate all month long. The Atlanta Stories of Strength website provides additional details about the tours.

Windy Indie: Black Renaissance Music—Chicago

The live performance Windy Indie: Black Renaissance Music will honor Black Renaissance’s musical influences through violin and multi-genre sounds on Feb. 4 at 12 pm at the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago. The event will highlight Black musical innovation together with cultural expression.

The Butler Screening & Art Explorations—St. Louis

The St. Louis Public Library’s BHM programming presents a film screening and art exploration event titled “The Butler: Film Screening & Art Explorations.” The event will show two films The Butler and The Help and will include Black fashion and art explorations during Black History Month. The event will take place Feb. 2 and Feb. 9 at 1:30 pm CST, with art programs scheduled for Feb. 5 and Feb. 9. The event will be held at the SLPL Buder & Barr Libraries in St. Louis. The event will unite film, artistic expression and community conversations to highlight Black cultural stories. For more information, please visit the SLPL Black History Month calendar.

Un/Bound Highlight Tour—Richmond, Virginia

On Feb. 7 at 10:30 am, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will offer a free guided tour to showcase the history of free Black Virginians, who lived in the commonwealth region before the Civil War. The exhibition Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619–1865 serves as the main focus of the family-friendly tour. It is $13 for adults; $10 for children ages 6-17; and free for children up to age 5. 

Bound by Law: Limits to Emancipation—North Carolina

The North Carolina African American Heritage Commission presents an educational virtual event about the legal restrictions on emancipation during and after the American Revolution. The online program takes place Feb. 4, between 12 pm–1 p.m. EST and offers a deep dive into the initial legal battles that Black Americans faced while seeking freedom.

Black History Month Opening Ceremonies—Los Angeles 

The City of Los Angeles, Our Authors Study Club, Inc., and the Mayor’s office, will host official citywide Black History Month opening ceremonies, which will include include honorees, art exhibitions, and a community reception, on Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Los Angeles City Hall. The ceremony commemorates 76 years of Los Angeles Black History Month programming while recognizing local leaders.

Harlem Chamber Players—New York City

The Harlem Chamber Players classical ensemble will perform a free concert, “American Landscapes,” on Feb. 5 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Aaron Davis Hall at City College. The concert features musical works which demonstrate Black influence on classical music and performance while honoring Black History Month with African American artistic musical traditions. Attendance is on a first-come, first-seated basis.

Mardi Gras Memphis

The city of Memphis is hosting of three-day weekend filled with activations, music, and community pride and a family friendly, Mardi Gras-themed block party with Mid-South, Memphis flavor, that includes a big band, parade, a ceremonial crowning of the king and Queen of Mardi Gras and concludes with a Mardi tailgate. Festivities run Feb. 6 to 8.

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Mariah Carey, Hot 100
by Kandiss Edwards

February 4, 2026

Mariah Carey Stays Dedicated To ‘Camp Mariah’ Youth Summer Program

The singer has been involved with the Fresh Air Fund for more than 30 years.

The Mariah Carey youth summer program that introduces middle school students to such topics as robotics and environmental science in partnership with The Fresh Air Fund will continue in 2026.

Every summer since 1994, students with the Fresh Air Fund Career Awareness Program spend three weeks at Camp Mariah in Fishkill, New York, which provides summer experiences for children from low-income communities. Students ages 11 to 13 will engage with educational programming focused on career exploration.

Camp Mariah incorporates robotics instruction as part of its curriculum, giving students exposure to technology-based learning alongside environmental science classes. The program is designed to provide hands-on educational experiences that extend beyond traditional classroom settings.

Carey has been involved with Camp Mariah since its founding in 1994 and serves on the Fresh Air Fund’s board. Her involvement includes helping support the camp’s programming and fundraising efforts.

The Emancipation of Mimi vocalist has long offered its young participants exposure to multiple fields, including science and technology, as well as opportunities to enter a professional recording studio. The robotics and technical components are only a few of the educational tracks in the camp’s curriculum.

Carey often posts about million-dollar fundraising efforts on behalf of the New York-based organization. In 1994, Carey debuted the highest-grossing Christmas song of all time, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” as part of a fundraiser that raised $700,000 in support of the Fresh Air Fund.

Camp Mariah and other Fresh Air Fund camps require no special requirements to attend and are free for low-income children. Camps and summer programs vary to accommodate ages 8 to 17. 

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