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Black America Web
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
9-to-5 Hater B. Simone Dragged After Saying She's Now Forced To Shop At H&M Due To Money Problems
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Through talent and hustle, entrepreneur/comedian/actress/social media personality B. Simone made her way to more than five million followers and a career that includes Wild 'n Out, the Let's Try This Again podcast, and a new app, LTTA. But it's the app that has her reconsidering her finances these days. On the June 16 episode of Let's Try This Again, Simone shared with her BFF, Shekinah, that she was facing some financial challenges. This was only after Shekinah shared her own struggles. However, Simone's response left her fan base a little underwhelmed, as she mentioned that her struggles included a change in her shopping habits. 'I feel like it's a breakthrough with what I'm creating with the app,' Simone said, tearing up. 'Just, my finances. Like, the budgeting. You see how I am—nitpicking every little thing. I've never been like that. We were in Bloomingdale's yesterday. I'm like, 'We have to go to H&M..' And I notice in me now, just nitpicking. I just don't have it to spend – the liquid. I'm used to having liquid. And because I've invested in this app, in this platform, I don't have the liquid. I got the money, but not yet. It's coming. I have it in assets, I have it in jewelry. I'm used to seeing a certain amount in my account.' However, some folks felt she diminished Shekinah's struggles, after Shekinah confessed that she'd had some hard times, but never reached out to Simone for help. 'Being a best friend with a celebrity – everybody thinks that because you're connected to this person, that your life is just as grand as theirs or they got it or they're helping you….baby, didn't have a job, living with my parents, as a single mom….Nobody gave me a handout,' Shekinah shared. 'But guess what … that wasn't your responsibility.' She added, 'God has to take me through that for my own season, for my own thing. I had to get my car repossessed. I had to go through the food stamp line. I had to be on Medicaid. … As a friend of somebody who has it … it's hard to digest.' It appears that B. Simone has yet to read the room. She's already been criticized for charging, yes, charging to have people see her processing grief after her friend Jacky Oh, another influencer, suddenly passed away two years ago. For her to say her comedown was having to shop at a fast fashion retailer after her bestie confessed she'd nearly lost it all struck most as tone-deaf, to say the least. The backlash came quickly with full columns on Ice Cream Convos and Ebony about how success has gone to B. Simone's head. Comments on her IG and YouTube accounts were even harsher. Under posts where the self-proclaimed Christian discussed God working in her life, many questioned her faith and compassion. 'At some point, we have to say it plainly, B. Simone, please log out,' the Ebony op-ed, penned by columnist Victor Qunnuell Vaughns, Jr., reads. 'May this type of friend never find me,' more than one IG user posted on a clip about avoiding 'the noise.' Another posted, 'And you are not a real friend, how could you let your BF struggle like that?' 'Mmh… Oprah would NEVER let Gayle. There are so many things to be said. I love that you said your story is still being written,' one commenter pointed out. On IG, another post said, 'I'm looking for yo friend page so I can tell her to get tf away from you & STAY AWAY! it's gone take more than that religion to fix that spirit.' How did we get here? Maybe it's just the way media personalities evolve – or devolve – once they reach a certain success. They have to keep feeding their fan bases with new and improved content as they move further and further away from relatability while earning more money and followers. It's a Catch-22 that is unique to content creators as they must continue to feed the content machine, based not on their accomplishments, but on the personality that led them to success in the first place. 'We're in a cultural era where influencers are becoming pastors, therapists, and lifestyle coaches all in one—without the credentials or emotional intelligence to back it up,' Vaughns continues. 'And B. Simone might be the loudest example of that pipeline.' may yet respond to the backlash – hopefully, for free. See social media's reaction below. 9-to-5 Hater B. Simone Dragged After Saying She's Now Forced To Shop At H&M Due To Money Problems was originally published on
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Floribama Shore' star Kirk Medas fighting for his life ‘on ventilator' amid ‘severe' illness
'Floribama Shore' star Kirk Medas has been fighting for his life on a ventilator for over two weeks as his castmates asked for prayers amid the severe health battle. Medas, who appeared on the MTV series from 2017 to 2021, was diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis and was hospitalized in intensive care on April 18, according to his castmates Nilsa Prowant and Aimee Elizabeth Hall. 'The situation is incredibly serious,' Hall wrote on her Instagram page on May 1. Advertisement 4 'Floribama Shore' star Kirk Medas was hospitalized April 18. GoFundMe Hall shared a heartbreaking image of Medas in a hospital bed hooked up to the ventilator — alongside several snaps of the 'Floribama Shore' group. 'He is sedated and this could take some time to heal. We are praying that he has a full recovery but this process could take some time,' Prowant said. Advertisement Prowant, based in Panama City Beach, Fla., has been flying 'back and forth to Miami' to be by his side. 'I did fly down there and see him,' Prowant shared during an Instagram reel. 'It was one of the hardest things I've ever seen in my life.' Hall revealed that her longtime castmate did not have medical insurance and that medical bills are piling up. 4 Nilsa Prowant flew to Miami to be by Medas' side after he was checked into the hospital. Instagram/nilsaprowant Advertisement 'His sweet, strong mother has created a GoFundMe to help with the overwhelming expenses,' Hall added. 'Please pray for Kirk. Pray for his mother. Pray for his friends. And pray for his castmates—we're all hurting watching our brother fight this battle.' Necrotizing pancreatitis is a 'complication of acute pancreatitis in which part of your pancreas dies,' according to the Cleveland Clinic. Patients with Necrotizing pancreatitis can experience both short-term and long-term issues. 4 Medas appeared on the MTV series from 2017 to 2021. Erik Thomas/NY Post Advertisement He had a unique route to the small screen. Medas starred in the 'Jersey Shore' successor alongside Hall, Prowant, Gus Smyrnios, Jeremiah Buoni, Candace Rice, Codi Butts, and Kortni Gilson. Medas met MTV producers when his 'nervous' friend tried landing a spot on the show. 4 'Floribama Shore' ran for four seasons on MTV. 'My buddy called me and was like, 'I'm getting interviewed for this TV show, I'm nervous and I need some comfort.' So I went over to his house and they [the producers] ended up meeting me and they asked if they could interview me,' Medas told The Post in 2017. 'I ended up making the cut, but I felt bad because [my friend] didn't.' After Medas' time on 'Floribama Shore,' Medas went on to make special appearances in shows like 'Fear Factor' and Nick Cannon's 'Wild 'n Out.' Advertisement Before Medas was hospitalized, he spent recent months posting on Instagram about his fitness and spiritual journey. 'Lost a lot the past year but stayed resilient through it all,' Medas captioned in an Instagram reel in March. 'Mind, body, spirit. Changing my lifestyle completely was the start. Putting down the bottle and picking up the Bible was the best thing I [had] ever done. My only regret is not making such changes earlier on in life.'
Axios
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Popular day party series brings Sunday funday vibes to Charlotte
DopeBrunch is a monthly pop-up party that is so popular, it always sells out. Why it matters: It satisfies a craving that Charlotte has for day parties and bottomless brunch, founder TJ Leak tells Axios. Background: Leak first started hosting DopeBrunch in the Triangle area in 2017, after noticing that North Carolina lacked Sunday funday events similar to those he experienced in cities like D.C. or Houston. "After traveling to all these cities, one of my mentors told me not to complain about where I live but to instead think about how I can change it," Leak said. In 2019 he brought the parties to Charlotte. Between the lines: Bottomless mimosas and happy hour drink specials are illegal in North Carolina. But brunch buffets, like the ones you'll get at a DopeBrunch event, aren't. The vibe: DopeBrunch parties are about six hours and are held at rotating venues around Charlotte, like Pinhouse, Alibi and Queen Park Social, to name a few. Expect a range of music, from Hip-Hop to R&B. Former Wild'n Out comedian Darren Brand often hosts. How it works: Sign up for alerts to be notified about free entry. Tickets range from $0-$20. They're free if you grab them early, but the price increases to $20 if you wait until the last minute. Brunch tickets start at $30 and include the brunch buffet and drink specials. Dig in: Menu items include French toast, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, shrimp and grits, fruit, plus some vegan options. The next DopeBrunch event is May 18 at STATS from 12-9pm. There's another DopeBrunch on May 25 at Slingshot from 3-9pm. VIP tables for up to six guests range from $100 to $200 and include unlimited duckpin bowling or brunch. Plus: Leak also partners with Charlotte-based event company Tru Vibez to host events not centered around brunch called "DopeVibez."
USA Today
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Elon Musk and Nick Cannon each have a dozen kids. But only one is a 'deadbeat dad.'
Elon Musk and Nick Cannon each have a dozen kids. But only one is a 'deadbeat dad.' | Opinion Each have 12 – maybe 13 – children with multiple women. But when we compare Nick Cannon, who is Black, and Elon Musk, who is white, a double standard appears in how society views them as fathers. Show Caption Hide Caption What to know about Elon Musk's email ultimatum for federal workers Elon Musk instructed federal workers to email a list of five tasks completed last week or resign. Here are five things to know about the ultimatum. There are double standards in this country that leave me baffled. Let's play compare and contrast on the subject of fatherhood. We'll start with 'Wild 'n Out' star Nick Cannon. When he welcomed his 12th child with six women, he was called irresponsible. The criticism didn't stop there: Some suggested he was creating generational trauma for his children; a relationship expert implied that women choosing to have kids with Cannon might be mentally unstable; and he was even labeled a 'deadbeat dad.' If the criticism aimed at Cannon is valid, then the same scrutiny should be directed at a 53-year-old man who has 12, maybe 13, children, with four women, right? Well, that's where the double standard rears its ugly head. Cannon is Black, while the individual who may have had his 13th child is Elon Musk, the tech mogul who heads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). By contrast, Musk, who is white, has been called the smartest man in America and celebrated for his views on reversing declining birth rates by having more children. I say may have 13 because the SpaceX CEO has not confirmed he is the father of the child. Neither Cannon nor Musk are currently married. Cannon, who also co-hosts the "The Masked Singer," has only been married once – to superstar singer Mariah Carey. The couple were married from 2008 to 2016 and share twins. Musk has been married three times but to two women: Justine Wilson from 2000 to 2008 and Talulah Riley from 2010-12 and again from 2013 to 2016. There's an age-old saying about creating families: 'It takes two to tango.' However, seeing some men often engage in this dance with numerous partners is disheartening. My aim here is not to focus on the children who are innocent in this scenario. Instead, I want to examine the troubling double standard that permeates our society, particularly regarding how Black men and white men are perceived as fathers. Opinion: Snoop Dogg went back on his word with Trump performance. He deserves the backlash. Society views Musk, Cannon's ability to be fathers to multiple kids differently Every child is a treasure, but neglecting quality time for their development can lead to resentment as they grow older. While it is vital to support children financially – and both men have the means to do so – it is equally, if not more, important to support them emotionally and mentally. This is challenging enough for children living under the same roof, let alone different households. When someone has a dozen or more children with multiple partners, providing each child with the quality time they need becomes nearly impossible. This holds true regardless of one's wealth or fame. However, when we compare figures like Cannon and Musk, a double standard appears in how society views them. Cannon is labeled a 'deadbeat," with some questioning his mental stability for fathering so many children. By contrast, Musk is celebrated as 'brilliant" and earned praise for his 'pronatalist' views that population decline needs to be reversed by having more children. Opinion: When did the party of 'family values' stop caring about having moral leaders? Social media posts illustrate the double standard The double standard isn't limited to perceptions of the men's ability to be fathers; it extends to how they became fathers. On Valentine's Day, Ashley St. Clair, who has a son from a previous relationship, took to social media to share details about her new child with Musk. If accurate, this would mark his 13th known child. Musk has not publicly confirmed that he is the father. However, he has responded to several posts on his X platform regarding the baby, including one that claims St. Clair tried to 'ensnare' him. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that if Cannon had suggested a woman was trying to ensnare or trap him, he would have faced significant public backlash. St. Clair made the Valentine's Day post because she stated that she had been raising the couple's five-month-old baby alone in his absence and felt compelled to come forward after reporters asked questions. In one of the X posts, Greg Price replied to St. Clair: 'He's got a kid with a woman already. Seems unlikely to work out." St. Clair responded to Price: "Well, he actually has 7 kids and goes through women pretty fast" (with a laughing face emoji). Most of the criticism on X was directed at the mothers of his children. Here are some of the things they had to say: 'I mean…Men with Money = Women that want it do anything to get it.' – Christos Katsaros 'That girl knows how to hustle.' – Ace 'Ashley St Clair, the CEO of long-term planning.' ‒ batu 'Reminder that there is no need for you to ever pursue a woman. If it's meant to be she will orchestrate it.' – cold 'Wow, she actually thought he'd wife her up instead of just cutting her a check and moving on.' – johann von schnitzel One comment supporting Cannon, who claims he has bought houses for all his children's mothers, stood out: 'I don't ever want to hear negative talk about @NickCannon, so called fatherless black homes, or any black athlete with multiple baby moms and kids.' – The Fighting Carrier Opinion alerts: Get columns from your favorite columnists + expert analysis on top issues, delivered straight to your device through the USA TODAY app. Don't have the app? Download it for free from your app store. On Feb. 20, another of Musk's children's mothers criticized him on X, stating he needs to assist with their child's medical care. Claire Boucher, 36, who has three children with Musk, posted, 'Plz respond about our child's medical crisis.' Boucher, a musical artist known as Grimes, wrote: 'I am sorry to address this publicly but it is no longer acceptable to ignore this situation. This requires immediate attention.' She added, 'If you don't want to talk to me can you please designate or hire someone who can so that we can move forward on solving this. This is urgent, Elon.' She has since deleted the posts. Stereotypes portray Black men as deadbeat dads Some people watch Black fathers more closely based on the stereotype that they are not involved in their children's lives. This stereotype often appears in media, stand-up comedy and movies, where Black fathers are often the target of jokes about being deadbeat dads. Opinion: Black boys need help coping with trauma. You could be their next mentor. This shapes public perception and reinforces damaging narratives, overshadowing the many committed Black fathers actively involved in their children's lives. I was not married to my daughter's mother but was involved in many of my daughter's school and extracurricular activities. I did all the girl dad things from going to the soccer games in the rain, taking her on driving lessons to treasuring times dancing the night away at the Daddy Daughter dances. Some of my friends who aren't married are also excellent and active fathers to their children. Raising a dozen or more children from multiple women is a challenge for any man, regardless of race or wealth. Cannon and Musk may have 25 children by 10 women, both are wealthy and are well-known figures. Yet Cannon has faced accusations of being insane and irresponsible. In contrast, Musk is seen as a visionary for promoting having many children because he believes the world's population will shrink to 'one-tenth of its current size' in three generations. This lines up with the perspective on many in the Trump administration, including Vice President JD Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. I guess Musk, the world's wealthiest man, is just doing his part. Both men probably pay millions in child support, but beyond that, we can assume they have missed many of their children's memorable moments, such as their first steps, scoring a winning basket or giving a speech at school. Money can't purchase those moments, and it's a common issue both fathers encounter equally, regardless of race. Yet despite sharing that universal bond, society portrays the men drastically different. James E. Causey is an Ideas Lab reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, where this column originally appeared. Reach him at jcausey@ or follow him on X: @jecausey
