Former Nanny Dismisses Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against Diddy
Raven Walden, who worked for the mogul from 2018 to 2020, dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice
A former nanny of entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has unexpectedly dismissed a lawsuit she filed against the executive alleging she was wrongfully terminated.
According to RadarOnline, Raven Walden, who worked for Diddy from 2018 to 2020, dismissed the wrongful termination lawsuit against the “No Way Out” rapper. She revealed she was dismissing her case with prejudice. Walden originally filed the lawsuit in 2020, saying she was terminated after informing the entertainer that she was pregnant. She stated she was hired to care for Diddy and Kim Porter’s twin daughters, Jessie James and D’Lila after Porter died.
In the lawsuit, she said she was told Diddy did not think that having an unwed pregnant woman taking care of his daughters was a good example for them. In response to the suit, Diddy’s representative said he admitted to hiring her but it was never meant to be long-term.
“Her babysitting services were always intended to be temporary, especially since the girls were getting older and spending most of the day at school.”
Diddy’s attorney said that Walden was fired because she wasn’t performing well in her duties, not because she became pregnant. They requested that the lawsuit be dismissed because of her failure to “satisfactorily perform her job responsibilities and otherwise conduct herself in accordance with the standards and policies of Combs Defendants.”
She claimed to be Porter’s niece and Diddy denied the two were related.
Diddy is embroiled in several lawsuits accusing him of sex trafficking, among other alleged crimes. The recent avalanche of legal issues started when his former girlfriend and recording artist, Cassie, filed a bombshell suit on November 16, 2023, accusing Diddy of raping and physically abusing her for well over a decade. The former Revolt owner immediately settled the next day.
The latest lawsuit, filed on Feb. 26 by music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, accused Diddy of sexual harassment and assault and also alleged that Combs drugged and threatened him for over a year.
Parents Of Teen In Viral Fight Say Text Messages Between Both Participants Were Equally Hostile
Kaylee Gain's father revealed that both teens agreed to the fight, "to meet up and settle what was going on."
The parents of Kaylee Gain have shed light on the text exchange between their daughter and 15-year-old Maurnice DeClue that escalated into a violent fight between the two teens, capturing global attention.
Clinton Gain, 41, and Kaylee’s stepmother, Jamie Gain, revealed to The New York Post that they scrutinized the 16-year-old’s device to understand the events leading up to the caught-on-video clash.
The teens belonged to rival friend groups at Hazelwood East High School near St. Louis. Tensions flared after Kaylee got into a fight with DeClue’s friend prior to the viral face-off. “They both agreed to the fight, to meet up and settle what was going on,” Clinton said, declining to disclose the exact content of the messages.
Jamie acknowledged that both teens made the “terrible decision” to address their dispute with violence. They met at a location known for hosting teen fights, roughly a mile away from their school. During the altercation, DeClue gained the upper hand, mounting Gain and repeatedly smashing her head against the sidewalk.
Prosecutors are now attempting to charge DeClue as an adult, with a hearing scheduled for May 1.
DeClue’s parents and attorney have portrayed their daughter as an honors student proficient in multiple languages and a violin player in the school band. They assert the fight stemmed from Kaylee’s bullying, a claim the teen’s parents vehemently refute, stating it is untrue. Clinton says Kaylee now requires assistance to walk due to her injuries, including a fractured skull and brain bleeding.
“She speaks, but it doesn’t always make sense,” Jamie said about her daughter, who is currently in a weak and wobbly state. “She sort of talks in a loop.” Jamie said DeClue nearly “killed her” daughter.
Kaylee’s parents refuted the claims that she was the bully, asserting that the hostile exchange went both ways through their text messages.
Ja Rule Teams Up With Pencils Of Promise To Create New Classrooms in Ghana
Ja Rule has been busy in Ghana breaking ground on a school he announced early this year that's coming to the country's Eastern Region.
Ja Rule has been busy in Ghana breaking ground on a school he announced early this year that’s coming to the country’s Eastern Region.
On Wednesday, April 10, the “Pain Is Love” rapper teamed up with Pencils of Promise (PoP) to break ground on a construction project that will bring a six-classroom blockchain to the Nuaso Anglican Basic School in Ghana. To enhance education for kindergarten through sixth-grade students in the Nuaso community, the project will combat the inadequate learning conditions students in the region have faced in makeshift classrooms.
Ja Rule (real name Jeffrey Atkins) together with his wife Aisha Atkins, and PoP are working with local government and the community to construct the new school classrooms.
“I know that this is going to be an opportunity that will last for many, many years to come,” Ja Rule told the crowd, as captured by Ghana Web.
“As I look around, I see a lot of beautiful students here from Nuaso Anglican Primary. And for me, education is the pillar of any community. And so, with that being said, Ghana, I appreciate you all. I thank you for accepting me as your brother.”
PoP is a for-purpose education organization on a mission to support access to quality education for children around the world. The organization is happy to partner with Ja Rule on a project that will stand the test of time.
“Many children in rural parts of the world experience significant barriers to their basic human right to primary school education. PoP is so proud to partner with Ja Rule and Aisha Atkins in our shared commitment to help ensure every child has access to the safe, healthy and engaging school experience they deserve,” said CEO Kailee Scales.
Fifty dignitaries and over 500 community members were present for the groundbreaking ceremony, including Lower Manya Krobo MP The Honorable Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, MCE Lower Manya Honorable Simon Kweku Tetteh, and Mark Okraku-Mantey, Deputy Minister of Tourism.
Ja Rule joins a growing list of celebrities investing in Ghana, including Michael Blackson, who launched the “Michael Blackson Academy,” and actor Idris Elba, who announced plans to build a film studio in the country.
Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Melina Abdullah Refuse To Condemn Hamas In First Joint TV Interview
Everyone is not going to agree....
Independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West and newly selected running mate Dr. Melina Abdullah are under fire for defending their pro-Palestinian views during an interview aired on CNN.
West sat down in-studio with anchor Abby D. Phillip on Apr. 11 as Abdullah chimed in remotely to touch on key issues surrounding their campaign, starting with their stance on the conflict in Gaza. Phillip alluded to Hamas not being able to guarantee Israel has 40 living hostages, said to be women, that may be sick and elderly, out of the 100 possibly still in Gaza.
When she asked West if he felt Hamas should release the hostages in exchange for a ceasefire, he mentioned he doesn’t think that will happen. “Hamas is not going to ceasefire just for releasing. They themselves have to stop the bombing that keeps killing folks,” West said.
“Each life is precious, Israeli or Palestinian or whatever, but it’s the Palestinian lives that are being lost. We’ve got to start there.”
ICYMI: my interview tonight with Dr. Cornel West and his running mate Dr. Melina Abdullah on the conflict in Gaza, whether Israel should be a state and if Hamas should release the hostages in exchange for a ceasefire and much much more 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/uxSl2HSsZL
“When a people have been subject to decades of apartheid and unimaginable violence, their resistance must not be condemned, but understood as a desperate act of self-defense,” the statement read.
Abdullah told the anchor she agreed with the statement, but when asked plainly if she condemned Hamas, she refused to answer. “I find it really troubling that we are constantly asked to condemn Hamas. I’m not a member of Hamas,” Abdullah said. “I find it even more troubling that an entire state has been built on the genocide of a people, and I think that we have to start with that first.”
The interview was met with both praise and opposition on social media. Some viewers thanked Phillip for asking the “tough questions,” but others criticized the interaction for possible messages of anti-Semitism.
“Big-time antisemitism. ‘Should Israel be a state?’” @colinreese tweeted.
Big-time antisemitism. “Should Israel be a state?”
One voter said she thinks the West-Abdullah ticket is a waste of time, thinking they have no chance of winning the White House. “I missed it on purpose. His candidacy has virtually no chance of being successful and, at best, is a vanity project,” @jacquelinechols wrote.
I missed it on purpose. His candidacy has virtually no chance of being successful and at best is a vanity project.
“I think Joe Biden’s total failure to address the humanitarian crisis, the genocide that is going on in Gaza, is really a war crime,” co-chair of the Abandon Biden campaign,” Khalid Turaani said.
“I mean, it really is a war crime. In a perfect world, I think Joe Biden will be among Benjamin Netanyahu in The Hague.”
West also named Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), accusing them of not “looking as those who are suffering.” “That’s been part of the problem with Biden. That’s been the problem with Schumer. They don’t look at the situation from the vantage point of those who are suffering the most,” he said.
Why Would Warren Sapp Take An Entry-Level College Coaching Salary After Making $60M During NFL Career?
The former NFL player has just accepted a coaching position for $150,000 at the University of Colorado Boulder
After a formidable career as an NFL player making almost $5 million a year, former NFL player Warren Sapp just accepted a coaching position that will pay him $150,000 annually. Why would the former defensive specialist make such a move that will pay him substantially less?
Sapp has been petitioning for a position on Deion Sanders’ football staff at the University of Colorado Boulder since last year when he expressed an interest in following in the footsteps of his fellow Hall of Famer to become a coach.
Now that he is finally on staff, after making nearly $60 million in 13 years, he will be on the sidelines working in an entry-level coaching position.
Well, for one, that money was reportedly squandered in earlier years. In 2012, according to TMZ, the former defensive player filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in April after stating he was more than $6.7 million in debt to his creditors. Yet, he only possessed $6.45 million in assets. On September 24, 2012, a federal judge discharged Sapp from his bankruptcy case.
In September of 2023, Sapp was so impressed with Sanders’ success with two college football teams (Jackson State University and the University of Colorado Boulder), that he appeared on The Rich Eisen Show and expressed his desire to become a defensive line specialist position on Coach Prime’s staff.
“I want to be there next year,” he said. “I’m going to get everything, the paperwork, and I’m going to go to work. Because sitting on my couch watching tape, making ‘Sapp in the Lab.’ I’m gonna go Sapp into class. I’m gonna go Sapp online. I’m finna go get this degree. Then we’re gonna go out and teach these kids these five steps to the quarterback.”
Sanders also intimated that he would welcome Sapp on his staff because he knows what he can bring to the athletes at the university.
“I want him to be [on my staff],” Sanders told Eisen. “It’s different…Guys like that, the only reason they won’t go into coaching is because of the time allocated. I don’t need all that. I know him. I know what I need. You don’t need to come here and sit around all day. Come in the morning, we practice at 9, we’re on the field at 9. Get those kids ready in the morning. Work your butt off on the field. After, watch [the] film with them and go home. You’re home by noon.”
After telling Sapp that once he gets his college degree, he will bring him on staff, Sapp completed that assignment and Sanders kept his word when he announced in December that Sapp was on board. The incoming defensive coach graduated from Texas Seminary Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Sports Management.
Last week, USA Today reported that he is now a graduate assistant who will earn $150,000 for the year. According to BuffZone, the graduate assistant was introduced to the team on March 31 and is enrolled in graduate classes at the CU Boulder Graduate School. The final step in hiring Sapp was the former player passing the background check. The school confirmed that he did just that.
“Warren Sapp successfully completed all of the necessary steps required of anyone who is employed at CU Boulder, including a background check,” BuffZone was told by CU in a written statement. “Furthermore, Athletic Director Rick George personally met with Warren to clearly articulate the department’s standards and expectations, to which he acknowledged and agreed.”
So, with Sapp’s new career taking off, he has a chance to be successful in following in his colleague’s footsteps. That sounds reasonable to take the job at the $150,000 yearly salary that can only rise with success.
The Caucus of African American Leaders, including members of the NAACP and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, sent recommendations for Democratic Gov. Wes Moore and the General Assembly to consider for the bridge, which was destroyed in late March 2024.
The group described Key, the author of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” as being a controversial figure during the anti-slavery movement. They suggest the bridge be named after Rep. Parren J. Mitchell, the first Black Marylander to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1970. Mitchell died in 2007, and Caucus convener Carl O. Snowden said he “spent a life, his entire life, creating a bridge between the African American community and literally the larger society.”
After a cargo containment ship crashed into the bridge, causing it to collapse, federal and state leaders started conversations about plans to rebuild. With more than 11 million vehicles driven across it annually, the structure was built in 1977, overlooking the Patapsco River — the place where Key wrote the National Anthem.
Key believed Black people to be an inferior race. In addition to profiting from slavery, the songwriter said Africans in America were “a distinct and inferior race of people, which all experience proves to be the greatest evil that afflicts a community.”
Snowden mentioned the name change should coincide with someone “taxpayers can respect.” “Every single public structure that is built to honor someone is being done using all taxpayers’ money,” Snowden said. “Whoever the bridge is named after should be somebody that all taxpayers can respect.”
The group also recommended renaming the Sen. Frederick Malkus Memorial Bridge after Gloria Richardson, the first woman leader of a grassroots civil rights organization outside of the South in the U.S.
Snowden and the Caucus plan to discuss their proposal in more detail during their quarterly meeting with the governor. However, according to The Baltimore Banner, Moore said, “There will be time for that, but now’s not the time.” As he claims the name change issue is new news to him, Moore said his focus is recovering the bodies of the bridge workers, reopening the shipping channel and rebuilding the structure.
Conservatives had hoped the bridge would be renamed following its demise. Hours after the collapse, Georgia GOP Rep. Mike Collins tweeted, “Baltimore obviously won’t rename the new bridge after Francis Scott Key again. So, any guesses on the new bridge name?”
Baltimore obviously won’t rename the new bridge after Francis Scott Key again.
Texas Public Policy Foundation Chief National Initiatives Officer Chuck DeVore shared similar feelings. “What do you bet, that when the Francis Scott Key Bridge is rebuilt, there will be a major push to rename the bridge?” he said on the social platform.
However, due to the state’s reputation for listening to Black residents’ recommendations to rectify tainted histories, Caucus leaders said they were optimistic about the proposal.
Jeezy Demands Primary Custody Of Daughter After Accusing Jeannie Mai Of ‘Staged’ Photo With Guns
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai's divorce battle is heating up as the rapper/entrepreneur demands primary custody of their 2-year-old daughter Monaco.
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s divorce battle is heating up as the rapper/entrepreneur asks for primary custody of their 2-year-old daughter, Monaco.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper filed a motion on Wednesday, April 10, accusing Mai of staging a photo of their daughter near one of his guns and using the photo to prevent his recent visitation from happening, Radar Online reports. Jeezy (real name Jay Wayne Jenkins) went into detail on how he moved into his home’s basement after filing for divorce from Mai in September 2023.
“When the Petitioner [Jeezy] moved into the basement of the Marital Residence in September 2023, Petitioner kept one of his firearms in the basement in the event of any possible intruder in order to protect his family,” the motion states. “This occurred a month before Respondent [Mai] moved out of the Marital Residence.”
However, after moving into the basement, he caught wind of a photo of his firearms that he says were placed in an area that could not be located by their daughter. Not only that, but Monaco has never been able to reach the basement on her own.
“There has not been a single incident with his firearms and the parties’ minor child,” the filing states.
“At no times relevant hereto has the minor child had the ability to wander into the basement in the Marital Residence because there was a gate to keep the toddler from doing so, and the minor child was monitored at all times.”
Jeezy believes either Mai or her brother staged a photo of their child near the firearm while he was in the shower.
“Apparently, when the Petitioner was staying in the basement, either the Respondent or her brother went into the bedroom where the Petitioner was staying and took a photograph of the Petitioner’s firearm while the Petitioner was in the shower,” the motion implies.
He also notes a time when he was preparing to leave town and brought his licensed firearm with him. He left his bag at the front door to go upstairs and grab a hat. Jeezy believes it was at this moment when Mai placed their toddler daughter near his bag with the firearm and “staged” a photo.
“In that moment, the Respondent ‘staged’ a scene by placing the parties’ 2-year-old daughter next to the bag and took a photograph,” the filing states.
The “Put On” rapper accuses his ex-wife of placing their daughter near his bag with the firearm because that is the only way the toddler could get in the area.
“The only way that the minor child would have been by the door is that she would have had to be placed there by the Respondent,” he states.
To make matters worse, Jeezy had a scheduled visit with Monaco in California on April 2. However, when he sent his caretaker to pick up the child, they received a text message from Mai saying she would not turn over their daughter “because the Petitioner owns firearms,” the motion states.
Jeezy is also calling out Mai for how much she’s moved with their daughter since his divorce filing. Jeezy’s filing states that since Feb. 26, Mai has had their daughter in Vietnam for a month, Los Angeles, New York, Texas, and Massachusetts.
The rapper alleges that “to date, the Petitioner does not know where the Respondent is living with the parties’ minor child.”
High School Teacher Kedria Grigsby And Son Arrested For Allegedly Prostituting Students
Kedria Grigsby, an instructor at Klein Cain High School, found herself in handcuffs Apr. 8, facing a charges for prostitution of minors.
The New York Post reported that a high school teacher in Texas, along with her son, stands accused of prostituting her students. Kedria Grigsby, a 42-year-old cosmetology instructor at Klein Cain High School, found herself in handcuffs on Apr. 8, facing a barrage of charges, including three counts of child trafficking and three counts of compelling prostitution of juveniles, as disclosed by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Today, the @HCSOTexas Criminal Investigations & Security Division corroborated with @kleinisdpd in arresting Klein ISD teacher, Kedria M. Grigsby (01-31-82) for allegedly trafficking of a child (3 counts) and compelling prostitution of juveniles (3 counts). The 1/4 pic.twitter.com/AkcMHCDvSm
According to prosecutors, Grigsby allegedly partnered with her 21-year-old son, Roger Magee, in what authorities describe as a “prostitution enterprise,” targeting troubled youths under the guise of offering refuge. Sheriff Gonzalez elaborated, stating, “It appears Grigsby recruited troubled juveniles from local high schools by offering them a place to stay, which would be a hotel.”
This arrest follows in the wake of her son’s own legal entanglements, with Magee having faced similar charges nearly two years prior, including child trafficking and sexual assault of a child. Reports from KHOU detail further unsettling accounts, alleging that Grigsby financed a motel room where one of the victims was observed entering and hastily fleeing, seeking refuge in Grigsby’s vehicle, where another purported victim was present.
On Tuesday, Grigsby chose to waive her right to appear in court, with her bond set at $750,000 — $125,000 for each charge of sex trafficking and compelling prostitution. Additionally, stringent conditions were imposed, barring any contact with the alleged victims and mandating no unsupervised interactions with minors, as reported by Fox 26.
This is not the first time this year a teacher has been involved in accusations of sex trafficking and prostitution. Back in January 2024, a Florida human trafficking police force arrested 123 people in an undercover operation. Among the group was a 5th-grade science teacher, James Villacorteza, according to ABC 15 News. Villacorteza allegedly told what he presumed to be a 15-year-old boy that he wanted to have sex with them. The deputies who were posing as the minor, arrested the science teacher the next day at the elementary school.
National Alcohol Awareness Month Aims To Educate And Promote Responsible Choices
Every April, communities across the United States meet to observe National Alcohol Awareness Month to reduce the stigma surrounding alcoholism while providing vital information about alcohol, alcoholism, and recovery.
Every April, communities across the United States meet to observe National Alcohol Awareness Month. Founded and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), this monthlong initiative, established in 1987, aims to reduce the stigma surrounding alcoholism while providing vital information about alcohol, alcoholism, and recovery. As we embark on another Alcohol Awareness Month, it’s crucial to understand its goals and significance in addressing one of the nation’s most prevalent public health issues in the African American community.
At its core, National Alcohol Awareness Month seeks to educate the American public about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption, promote responsible drinking habits, and support those struggling with alcohol addiction on their path to recovery.
Responsibility.Org, a national not-for-profit that aims to eliminate drunk driving and work with others to end all impaired driving, eliminate underage drinking, and empower adults to make a lifetime of responsible alcohol choices, is at the forefront of encouraging Americans to look at our relationships with alcohol.
Findings from the2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health concluded that binge drinking among African Americans (23%) is slightly less common than among Hispanics (24.6%) and Caucasians (25.7%). The rate of heavy drinking among African Americans (4.3%) is much less than the general population (6.1%) and Caucasians (7.2%). Despite binge drinking being less common, more negative social consequences from drinking are reported, including higher rates of alcohol-related illness and injuries.
BLACK ENTERPRISE spoke with Responsibility.org about educational resources, empowering our community to make smart choices about alcohol, and progress made.
Responsible Drinking Choices
One of the primary objectives of Alcohol Awareness Month is to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of alcoholism on individuals, families, and communities. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), approximately 14.5 million adults in the United States aged 18 and older had Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2019.
Executive Director of Responsibility.org Leslie Kimball shares, “We always remind parents, you’re not done yet, and offer some methods to mitigate risks associated with drinking alcohol when their college-aged child is away from home. And not just during spring break!”
Another critical goal of Alcohol Awareness Month is to promote responsible drinking behaviors and prevent underage drinking. The influence of alcohol marketing, peer pressure, and societal norms can contribute to underage drinking, which can have severe consequences for young people’s physical and mental health, academic performance, and future opportunities.
“It’s important to discuss the differences between low-risk and high-risk drinking and for parents to remind their kids that any underage drinking is risky behavior and illegal,” emphasizes Kimball.
By providing parents, educators, and young people with information about the risks of underage drinking and strategies for prevention, this initiative works to create a safer and healthier environment for youth.
Education begins early
Throughout April, communities nationwide participate in various events and activities to raise awareness about alcoholism and promote positive change. From educational workshops and seminars to community rallies and fundraising events, Alcohol Awareness Month provides opportunities for individuals and organizations to unite in solidarity and support.
According to a national study, alcohol use and abuse may not be as prevalent for African American high school and college students, but once drinking has begun, adolescent females and African Americans tend to demonstrate a faster progression to heavy drinking and alcohol-related problems. These risk factors indicate a need to target these students specifically and as early as 10 years old.
“Check-ins from trusted adults should happen regularly to ensure kids feel safe, seen, and supported,” remarks Kimball.
Responsibility.org supports responsibility through a checklist of teaching points, including reasons to say NO, such as values, expectations, and goals, practicing refusal strategies, having an exit strategy, always using the “buddy system,” and never driving drunk or impaired and never get into a vehicle with someone drunk or impaired.
Kimball shares, “It is encouraging to note that not everyone drinks and that underage drinking levels are at record low levels.”
Awareness Takes Collaboration
Responsibility.org collaborates with various offices and individuals at colleges and universities, including college counseling centers, offices of student conduct, new student orientation directors, fraternity and sorority organizations, and offices of health promotion to assist institutions as they incorporate Alcohol101+ into their campus-wide alcohol misuse prevention efforts. Alcohol101+ is a free program that educates students about alcohol and its impact on the body, teaches responsible decision-making, and educates about blood alcohol content and standard drink sizes.
Kimball mentions, “Since its relaunch in 2021, Alcohol101+ has been used at over 120 colleges, universities, and fraternity and sorority organizations with over 15,000 students completing the course.”
Based on recent program evaluations, students completing Alcohol101+ have reported feeling equipped with information to make responsible choices about alcohol and were less likely to engage in harmful drinking.
“Whether a college or university is using the program as a preventative tool or in response to incidents involving alcohol on campus, we work closely with them to ensure they can utilize the program in a way that fits the individual needs of their campus,” states Kimball.
National Alcohol Awareness Month serves as a reminder that through education, advocacy, and community engagement, healthier, more supportive communities for individuals and families are created, and we can further reduce underage drinking and promote responsible behaviors in adults.
Kendrick Lamar To Release Comedy Film Project With South Park’s Creative Team
Rapper Kendrick Lamar and the ingenious minds behind “South Park,” Matt Stone and Trey Parker, will be releasing a comedy film in 2025.
Mark your calendars for July 4, 2025, as the dynamic collaboration between Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar and the minds behind “South Park,” Matt Stone and Trey Parker, hits theaters nationwide, according to Variety. Paramount Pictures announced the release date for the highly anticipated live-action comedy, promising audiences a hilarious and original cinematic experience.
The film, written by Vernon Chatman, remains shrouded in mystery, with Paramount keeping details tightly under wraps. However, expectations are sky-high, with a creative team boasting the likes of Lamar, Stone, and Parker.
Paramount CEO Brian Robbins expressed excitement about the project during the CinemaCon presentation, “This script is one of the funniest and most original scripts we’ve ever read, and it’s certain to create some fireworks.”
Stone and Parker, renowned for their irreverent humor and satirical take on contemporary culture in “South Park,” have a stellar track record in the entertainment industry. In addition to their iconic television show, they’ve crafted hit films such as “South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut” and the cult classic “Team America: World Police.” Their collaboration with Robert Lopez on the Tony Award-winning musical “Book of Mormon” further underscores their versatility and comedic prowess.
The film’s release date coincides with blockbuster competition, with Universal’s “Jurassic World 4” and Warner Bros.’ “Superman” slated for release on the same holiday weekend.
This isn’t Kendrick Lamar’s first engagement in an outside-the-box collaboration. After the release of his album “To Pimp A Butterfly,” he partnered with Gucci to release a special edition vinyl package valued at $2,500. Only 100 copies of the Gucci-designed vinyl edition were released.
