Drake has wiped away his tattoo tribute to LeBron James, replacing it with one of NBA’s top stars, Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander—fueling fresh speculation about shifting alliances in sports and pop culture. 

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Wellness expert Dr. MJ Collier shared tips during Wellness Wednesday at the Chicago National Medical Association’s Scientific Assembly, offering advice on holistic health and stress resilience (though no detailed web source found). 

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Ray J opened up about his strained relationship with sister Brandy, calling himself “an embarrassment” in a raw conversation on Evelyn Lozada’s podcast. He expressed shame yet affirmed their bond remains, sharing that their children still keep the family connected. 

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Atlanta rapper Cash Out was sentenced to life in prison—plus an additional 70 years—for rape, aggravated sodomy, sex trafficking, and RICO violations. 

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Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the team reflects on a heartbreaking loss, legal controversy, and cultural shifts sweeping through Black America. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically drowned at age 54 while vacationing in Costa Rica—his sudden passing has drawn widespread tributes for his artistry, advocacy, and lasting impact on television and music. In sports gossip, rumors swirled that LeBron James waited at an airport for reality star Christina Salgado, a claim she stands by—though fans are divided over its authenticity. 

On the activism front, Barack Obama emphasized the importance of diverse male mentorship, including gay mentors, in the lives of boys—highlighting a need for broad, empathetic role modeling amid social criticism. Meanwhile, Jacksonville deputies have come under fire after a viral bodycam video showed officers dragging and punching a compliant Black man during a daylight traffic stop, prompting a sheriff’s office investigation and national outrage. 

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Jacksonville deputies have come under fire after a viral bodycam video showed officers dragging and punching a compliant Black man during a daylight traffic stop, prompting a sheriff’s office investigation and national outrage. 

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Barack Obama emphasized the importance of diverse male mentorship, including gay mentors, in the lives of boys—highlighting a need for broad, empathetic role modeling amid social criticism. 

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Rumors swirled that LeBron James waited at an airport for reality star Christina Salgado, a claim she stands by—though fans are divided over its authenticity. 

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Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the team reflects on a heartbreaking loss, legal controversy, and cultural shifts sweeping through Black America. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically drowned at age 54 while vacationing in Costa Rica—his sudden passing has drawn widespread tributes for his artistry, advocacy, and lasting impact on television and music. 

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