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by Kandiss Edwards

November 8, 2025

TikTok Creator Brenay Kennard Sued $3.5M In ‘Alienation Of Affection’ Lawsuit

The trial has gone viral not only for the evidence but also because of the millions being sought.

TikTok creator Brenay Kennard, known online as @LifeofBrenay, is defending herself in an “alienation of affection” suit for allegedly sleeping with her best friend’s husband. Kennard has more than 3 million followers across social media platforms TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.

The suit, brought by Akira Montague, seeks $3.5 million in damages from Kennard for having an affair with her husband, Timothy Montague.

In the lawsuit, Akira claims that Kennard engaged in a relationship with her then-husband, Timothy, while they were still married. Additionally, Montague asserts that Kennard shared images of her children on social platforms and publicly engaged in a relationship with Timothy before their divorce was finalized.

Due to the salacious claims being made in the courtroom, bloggers and other content creators have invested interest in the proceedings. The case has gone viral and is also attracting attention because North Carolina is one of only a handful of states where a spouse can sue a third party for allegedly interfering in a marriage. Others include Mississippi, Hawaii, New Mexico, Utah, and South Dakota.

Popular TikTok creator @I’mNotALawyer recapped the case for people who have not been following along.

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According to People, Montague filed the complaint in May 2024. The suit states that Kennard “created social-media content” with Timothy without Montague’s knowledge or consent and that the posts “attended to an alleged affair,” including via livestream.

The trial has featured testimony from both Timothy, Devon Mayo, Kennard’s ex-husband, who is also a victim of the alleged affair, and other family members. Timothy reportedly told jurors on Nov. 6 that he was “never in love” with Montague and likened their marriage to that of “just roommates.”

Timothy’s claim that he and his wife were “just roommates” undermines one of the essential elements of alienation of affection. According to LegalClarity, the following must be proved to meet the legal criteria:

Happy Marriage

The plaintiff must demonstrate that a happy marriage existed with genuine love and affection between the spouses before the alleged interference. This means showing the marital bond was intact and healthy.

Alienation and Destruction of Affection

The plaintiff must establish that the love and affection within the marriage were alienated and ultimately destroyed. This requires proving a direct causal link between the third party’s actions and the breakdown of the marital relationship.

Malicious and Wrongful Acts

The plaintiff must prove that the malicious and wrongful acts of the third party directly caused the alienation and destruction of the marriage. The third party’s actions do not necessarily need to involve sexual intimacy, but they must be intentional and designed to interfere with the marital relationship. This often requires demonstrating that the third party knew of the existing marriage and deliberately acted to undermine it.

Neither party has issued official statements since the case reached the courtroom, though Kennard has spoken on social media about the proceedings. The trial, which started Nov. 3, is expected to wrap up on Nov. 10.

by Mary Spiller

November 8, 2025

Judge Dismisses Jay-Z Paternity Lawsuit, Ending Years Of Allegations

A judge dismissed Rymir Satterthwaite's paternity lawsuit against Jay-Z with prejudice, meaning it can't be refiled.

A federal judge in California has dismissed with prejudice a paternity lawsuit filed against Jay-Z, putting a definitive end to a years-long legal battle brought by a man named Rymir Satterthwaite claiming to be the rapper’s son.

Court documents obtained by Page Six show that the judge granted the music mogul’s motion to dismiss the case, which had been filed by Rymir Satterthwaite, 30, through his legal guardian and paralegal, Lillie Coley. The ruling means Satterthwaite can no longer bring the same claim or request a DNA test from Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter.

Satterthwaite alleged that his late mother, Wanda Satterthwaite, had a relationship with the “99 Problems” rapper in the 1990s and that Carter fathered him. Jay-Z, 55, has consistently denied the allegations.

Satterthwaite appeared to concede earlier this year that he was stepping back from the case. “I did withdraw my case,” he said in a July 27 Instagram post, adding that he had “plenty going on behind closed doors.” Still, he insisted that his pursuit of the truth was not over, saying, “We got to step back and play chess, not checkers.”

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Attorneys for Jay-Z described the repeated paternity claims as baseless. “The fabricated allegations and claims have been addressed — and rejected — in multiple other courts,” they said, calling the filings “the latest” in a “decades-long” pattern of harassment.

In previous filings, Satterthwaite maintained that his intent was not to seek back child support but to recover damages for “reputational and emotional distress.” He also accused Carter of manipulating the court system to suppress his paternity claims.

The legal dispute dates back to the early 2000s, when Wanda Satterthwaite filed a child support case in New Jersey that was ultimately dismissed for being filed in the wrong jurisdiction. The claim resurfaced in 2014 when Satterthwaite and Coley renewed their petition.

In a 2023 interview, Satterthwaite told the Daily Mail, “This is not going to be over until justice is served.” Jay-Z’s attorney responded that “the allegations have been previously reviewed thoroughly by the courts and have been refuted.”

The dismissal also extended to a related lawsuit filed by Satterthwaite’s godmother and legal guardian, Lillie Coley, who accused Jay-Z of neglect. Coley’s case was thrown out by U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett earlier this week, effectively preventing her from bringing the same allegations again. The ruling also opened the door for Jay-Z’s legal team to seek sanctions and recover attorneys’ fees.

However, the legal fight may not be entirely over. According to a report from AllHipHop’s Grouchy Greg Watkins, Coley has already filed a notice of appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Her filing, submitted on Nov. 5, signals an effort to continue challenging the decision. In her response, Coley said the new appeal will center on “issues not previously considered” by the court, shifting her approach from a standard amendment appeal to a motion for reconsideration.

For years, Jay-Z and his attorneys have repeatedly denied the claims that he secretly fathered Satterthwaite, describing them as unfounded and previously rejected in multiple courts. Despite the string of legal defeats, Coley’s latest move suggests she is not ready to close the chapter just yet.

Jay-Z shares three children — Blue Ivy, 13, and twins Rumi and Sir, 8 — with his wife, Beyoncé.

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by Kandiss Edwards

November 8, 2025

Report Exposes Deep-Rooted Racism At London’s Metropolitan Police

'30 Patterns of Harm: A Structural Review of Systemic Racism Within the London Metropolitan Police Service' tells all.

The Greater London police force, Metropolitan Police Service, has been repeatedly flagged for “systematic racism” in a new report, “30 Patterns of Harm: A Structural Review of Systemic Racism Within the London Metropolitan Police Service.”

The Met, the UK’s largest police department, was reviewed by an independent agency, which led to the release of a 125-page inquiry. Findings found that anti-Black bias is embedded in the force’s systems, culture, and operations. Commissioned by the MPS and Mark Rowley-led Met and authored by Dr. Shereen Daniels, the report sampled four decades of data that concluded racism had become “institutional design.”

In the report, Daniels, a lead investigator, states, “Systemic racism is not a matter of perception. For almost fifty years, reviews of the Metropolitan Police have documented the harm experienced by Black Londoners, officers, and staff. “30 Patterns of Harm” turns the lens around. It examines the institution itself, showing how the Met’s systems, leadership, governance, and culture produce racial harm while protecting the organization from reform.

The report indicates that discriminatory practices rooted in colorism are a norm within police ranks. Dark-skinned officers are frequently labelled “confrontational.” Conversely, lighter-skinned peers received quicker leniency — a disparity rooted in internal bias.

The 125-page report’s findings also drew public ire. Baroness Doreen Lawrence, whose son Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motivated attack in 1993, is letting her displeasure be known. She says Black citizens have been aware of the anti-Black nature of the Met.

“The police must stop telling us that change is coming whilst we continue to suffer,” Lawrence told the BBC.

The Metropolitan Police Service has taken full accountability for the findings.

Promising change on all levels, the Met stated, “We will open meaningful discussions around a set of key themes, including accountability, structural change, equity, internal bias, and the use of police powers, to shape our next steps.”

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by Mary Spiller

November 8, 2025

Kendrick Lamar Dominates 2026 Grammy Nominations As Black Artists Lead The Pack

From Kendrick Lamar’s nine nods to Doechii’s continued rise, this year’s Grammy nominations spotlight a historic showing for Black musicians across major categories.

The 2026 Grammy nominations, revealed Nov. 7, marked a milestone year for Black artists, who led nearly every major category. Kendrick Lamar topped the list with nine nominations, including Album of the Year and Rap Album of the Year for his acclaimed project GNX.

Doechii, who broke out with multiple wins at the 2025 Grammys, scored five nominations this year — largely fueled by her viral hit “Anxiety.” SZA, the Clipse, and Tyler, the Creator each earned five nods as well, solidifying a year of hip-hop and R&B dominance.

For the first time since 2019, three rap albums — Lamar’s “GNX,” Clipse’s “Let God Sort ’Em Out,” and Tyler’s “CHROMAKOPIA” — will compete for Album of the Year. The 2026 ceremony’s eligibility period included releases from Aug. 31, 2024, to Aug. 30, 2025.

Lamar’s performance continues an extraordinary run for the Compton rapper, whose 2025 hit “Not Like Us” swept major categories, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. If Lamar wins four or more trophies next February, he will surpass Jay-Z as the most awarded rapper in Grammy history.

Joining the lineup is rising R&B star Leon Thomas, whose album MUTT and hit single “Yes It Is” earned him nominations for Best New Artist, Best R&B Album, Best R&B Song, and Best R&B Performance.

Other standout nominees include Kehlani, Kaytranada, Anderson .Paak, FKA twigs, Chris Brown, Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Ledisi, and Durand Bernarr — a diverse showcase of genre-bending Black artistry shaping today’s sound.

The Grammys also recognized Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which continued its award-season dominance by securing five nominations, making it one of the most celebrated films in Recording Academy history. Despite facing criticism from conservative commentators for its social themes, Sinners has thrived commercially and critically.

In another surprising moment, Fab Morvan — formerly of Milli Vanilli — received a nomination for Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for “You Know It’s True: The Real Story of Milli Vanilli.” The nod comes 35 years after Milli Vanilli infamously lost their Best New Artist Grammy in 1990 following revelations that they had not sung on their records.

The duo’s fall from grace remains one of the most dramatic scandals in Grammy history, Billboard reported. Morvan’s return to the nominations list is a rare redemption story—a reminder of the industry’s capacity for both accountability and forgiveness.

With historic nominations, comeback stories, and powerful representation, the 2026 Grammys are poised to celebrate not only the year’s best music but the evolving legacy of Black creativity in American culture.

by Kandiss Edwards

November 8, 2025

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Grants Pause Of SNAP Benefits To Strategically Expedite Funds

Justice Brown Jackson’s order directed the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to move quickly on the request.

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson ordered a stay, pausing a lower court ruling to fund full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

The stay was granted as the Trump administration appeals a ruling by lower courts that requires the government to resume SNAP disbursements. Justice Jackson’s order directed the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to move quickly on the request.

Jackson, the liberal justice overseeing emergency appeals for states, noted that the 1st Circuit was expected to quickly decide on the administration’s request to block McConnell’s order. Some experts say Jackson’s move will allow a decision on SNAP benefits to be reached more quickly in the lower court than waiting for a Supreme Court ruling.

On Oct. 31, a federal judge ordered the administration to tap reserve funds to cover the $8 to $9 billion cost of SNAP benefits. Based on court filings, $3 billion of emergency funding is already allocated to pay for the program “at such times as may become necessary to carry out program operations.”

However, the Trump administration argues that though the $3 billion has been appropriately reserved, it is not enough to meet the full financial obligation. Thus, the federal government is directing states to reduce benefit amounts rather than finding additional funding. Proposed funding would come from U.S. Child Nutrition Programs, which provide school lunches nationwide.

Plaintiffs in the case, multiple coalitions of municipalities and nonprofits, including the Rhode Island State Council of Churches, National Council of Nonprofits, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, et. al, argued before the court that delayed or partial payments could cause “irreparable harm,” especially for children and the elderly. USDA contingency funding covered only about 65% of the typical monthly benefit before the pause.

The program serves some 42 million Americans who are no longer receiving the supplement due to the federal government shutdown.

In its petition to the Supreme Court, the Justice Department argued that it would be a violation of congressional spending to use funds designated for child-nutrition programs to cover SNAP. Furthermore, the Justice Department argues that funding the program risks destabilizing other critical services.

In the filings, the agency calls the action an attempt to “starve Peter to feed Paul, by gambling school lunches tomorrow in exchange for more SNAP money today.”

As the appeals court considers the Trump administration’s appeal, Brown-Jackson’s stay order stops any premature disbursement of funds.

by Kandiss Edwards

November 8, 2025

NY Mets Legend Darryl Strawberry Receives Trump Pardon

Strawberry also appeared on Trump's reality show ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ in 2010.

Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to baseball legend Darryl Strawberry. Strawberry calls the pardon an act of personal compassion rather than a political move on behalf of Trump.

The 63-year-old was convicted of tax evasion in 1995. He failed to report $350,000 in income from autograph signings, appearances, and memorabilia sales. Strawberry served six months confined to his home and completed two years of probation. Strawberry also appeared on Trump’s reality show “Celebrity Apprentice” in 2010. The MLB All-Star took to Instagram to express his gratitude to the Trump administration.

“This experience has deepened my faith and commitment to working for His kingdom as a true follower of Jesus Christ,” Strawberry wrote. “This has nothing to do with politics — it’s about a Man, President Trump, caring deeply for a friend. God used him as a vessel to set me free forever!” he added.

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Over the years, the three-time World Series champion faced several other state charges for drug possession and solicitation. However, he has since rededicated his life, focusing his time on faith and mentorship.

A White House official told NBC News that Strawberry’s faith-based work is one of the reasons he deserves a pardon.

“Following his career, Mr. Strawberry found faith in Christianity and has been sober for over a decade — he has become active in ministry and started a recovery center which still operates today, “the White House official said.

Strawberry played for the Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, and Giants, earning eight All-Star selections and three World Series titles. In retirement, he has become an ordained minister and runs the Strawberry Recovery Center in Missouri, which helps those battling addiction.

Trump, who returned to the White House earlier this year, has issued several high-profile pardons, including to Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover and reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley.

by Mary Spiller

November 8, 2025

Tyler Perry Donates $1.4 Million To Help Families Impacted By SNAP Funding Crisis

As the federal shutdown threatens food aid for millions, the filmmaker extends support to organizations feeding struggling families.

With millions of Americans bracing for the loss of food assistance due to the ongoing federal shutdown, filmmaker and philanthropist Tyler Perry is stepping up to help. The 56-year-old donated nearly $1.4 million to multiple organizations that support families in need, including the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Baby2Baby, Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Caring for Others, All for Lunch, the Ron Clark Academy, and Goodr.

“If you’ve never been poor, then you may not fully understand the life-changing impact SNAP benefits mean to hard-working people, to our seniors, and to our children,” Perry said in a statement to People. “For millions of people, it could mean extreme hunger. For newborns, it could mean a lack of access to formula.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned in an Oct. 18 letter that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—which provides low-income families with food support—may run out in November. According to the agency, roughly 42 million Americans depend on the program, and without congressional action, many could lose access to critical resources that help them afford nutritious meals.

Perry, who has long spoken about his difficult upbringing marked by homelessness and poverty, called the situation “heartbreaking.”

“Compassion is not political, it’s humanity, and we seem to be missing both right now,” he said.

A source close to Perry told People that his empathy comes from experience: “Tyler knows firsthand what it feels like to be hungry and homeless. Though he has achieved so much, those feelings never leave you. And when he sees injustices like this, he always feels compelled to help. He is absolutely devastated by what is happening to so many people.”

The current government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, has now become the longest in U.S. history, surpassing the 35-day closure under President Donald Trump’s first term.

Other public figures are also using their platforms to help ease the crisis. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced plans to host “The Jimmy Kimmel Live! Big, Beautiful Food Bank” to benefit the Los Angeles Food Bank and the St. Joseph Center. At the “Variety Power of Women” event, comedian Wanda Sykes drew attention to single mothers who will be among those hardest hit by the loss of food aid.

by Sharelle B. McNair

November 8, 2025

Report: Trump’s DOJ Allegedly Investigating DC Mayor For Foreign Trip Paid By Qatar

The mayor’s office released a statement defending the trip saying it was strictly business and claim to be unaware of any investigation.

The next Black woman to be targeted by the Trump Administration is Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, as The New York Times reported the Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a federal corruption investigation into a foreign trip she took with her staff being paid by Qatar.

Reports allege the investigation, overseen by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, has been going on for months, starting in April 2025, resulting from a report from a local TV affiliate when Bowser and four members of her staff took a trip to Dubai in 2023 for a United Nations conference. A letter sent to Bowser’s office from Qatari officials highlights Qatar paying more than $61,000 to bring Bowser and her team to Doha before the conference started. When questioned about the trip, the mayor’s office said it was paid for by the D.C. Chamber of Commerce but then claimed it was covered by a nonpartisan organization, the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

However, later it was revealed that the organization only paid a portion of the trip.

The confusion resulted in an ethics complaint being filed by a nonprofit group called the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust, once led by acting attorney general during President Donald Trump’s first term, Matthew G. Whitaker. While it is unknown how far the ethics complaint went, the mayor’s office released a statement defending the trip, saying it was strictly business. In addition, according to Newsweek, they have been in the dark about the DOJ’s alleged investigation. “We have checked with our lawyers, and the District has not been notified of any investigation. This was a business trip; DC representatives regularly travel to promote Washington as a destination for investment and growth,” the statement read.

“This regular work has helped bring investment, infrastructure, new business, new grocery stores, growth, and jobs to the District.”

Parameters surrounding the case are still unclear, such as pinpointing if Bowser’s office did anything for the Qatari government in return for the trip, which would be a crucial element for allegations of potential bribery. Criminal cases involving campaign finance law would have to reveal any wrongdoing or misstatements that were intentional, rather than just mistakes within paperwork.

The timing of the alleged investigation is interesting as Trump has put pressure on the DOJ to prosecute some political enemies — many of them being Black, Democratic women leaders — in addition to terminating federal prosecutors who fail to bow down to his orders. However, this isn’t the first time political leaders have been under scrutiny for having dealings with the Middle Eastern nation.

The president is one of them. Just months after taking office, the administration was under fire from Congress after formally accepting a 747 jetliner from Qatar, labeled as an upgrade to Air Force One. Valued at close to $200 million, the massive aircraft is one of the largest foreign gifts ever given to the U.S. government.

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

November 8, 2025

USC Star Juju Watkins Becomes First College Athlete To Secure Partial Ownership Of A Sports Team

USC women's basketball star Juju Watkins is making history with her minority stake in a sports franchise.

University of Southern California women’s basketball star Juju Watkins is making history as one of the first college athletes to secure ownership of a sports team.

Announced on Nov. 6, Watkins scored a minority stake in NWSL’s Boston Legacy FC, Bloomberg reports. While details of the deal remain under wraps, Watkins sees the partnership as a step beyond the massive NIL deals college athletes are using to kickstart their wealth portfolios.

“When you’re talking about equity, those opportunities don’t come around as often as endorsements, so this raised my eyebrows and piqued my interest even more,” Watkins said.

Watkins joins Boston FC C’s investors alongside Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams, Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston, and actress Elizabeth Banks. Team President Jennifer van Dijk highlighted that the diverse roster is a strategic move to tap into the investors’ expertise across the club’s operations.

Since college athletes were allowed to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), top players have gained significant wealth from deals that were once prohibited. Watkins has capitalized on this, earning an estimated $750,000 to $1 million through endorsements with Gatorade, AT&T, State Farm, Unrivaled, and a multi-year Nike deal.

Boston Unity Soccer Partners, the holding company for Boston Legacy FC, is led by controlling owner Jennifer Epstein, the daughter of former Celtics co-owner Robert Epstein. Monarch Sports Collective, a private equity fund focused on women’s sports, is also an investor. The group paid a $53 million expansion fee and secured financing of over $100 million for stadium construction.

Along with her franchise investment, Watkins also backed OffBall, a sports media brand founded in 2024 by industry veterans Michaela Hammond, Adam Mendelsohn, and Chris Stone. She joins LeBron James and Naomi Osaka among its investors.

“Working with JuJu and what that presents is being relentless in our mission and continuing to try to create engaging content across the spectrum, whether that be vertical video, IP-driven, through partnerships, activations, nothing is off the table,” Hammond said.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

November 7, 2025

Busta Rhymes’ Accuser Wants Defamation Lawsuit Against Him Thrown Out

Dashiel Gables sued Busta for $6 million accusing him of assault and workplace abuse, Busta filed a defamation suit in response.

Dashiel Gables, a former assistant to Brooklyn rapper Busta Rhymes, has accused the recording artist of filing a retaliatory lawsuit against him in an attempt to silence him. Gables initially filed a lawsuit against the former member of the Leaders of the New School. He’s requesting that Rhymes’ suit against him be dismissed.

According to AllHipHop, Gables is asking the judge to throw out the defamation suit that Rhymes filed in October, which the rapper filed as a countersuit to Gables’ lawsuit accusing Busta of assault and workplace abuse. The former assistant claims the lawsuit was filed only because he was exercising his “constitutional right to petition for redress of grievances.”

Gables filed the paperwork at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and labeled Busta’s suit as a “retaliatory Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation,” or SLAPP.

He wants the court to not only dismiss Busta’s counterclaim entirely, but also award him attorney fees and impose sanctions on the “Gimmie Some More” rapper for what he claims is a “frivolous and retaliatory counterclaim.”

His attorneys also said, “Truth is an absolute defense to defamation under state and federal law.”

Gables initially filed a $6 million lawsuit against Busta after claiming that the rapper/actor punched him in the face while the two were arguing on Jan. 10, 2025, in the lobby at Busta’s Brooklyn residence. He stated that, after working with him between July 2024 and January 2025, he was fired following his report of the incident to the police officers.

He has since claimed that since he was terminated, Gable has suffered emotional distress, unpaid wages, and professional blacklisting.

After Gables reported the alleged crime, Busta turned himself in after charges were filed, and he was charged with third-degree assault.

Busta has denied the allegations and provided a statement to the media outlet.

“I have been made aware of the claims made by Dashiel Gables, and I completely and categorically deny these allegations,” Rhymes said in a written statement. “For a very brief period, Dashiel assisted me, but it did not work out. Apparently, Dashiel has decided to respond to being let go by manufacturing claims against me in an attempt to attack and damage my reputation.”

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