controversy

Social Media Reacts to Keke Palmer’s New KeyTV Series ‘Southern Fried Chicken’

The coming-of-age show about a Korean-American girl raised by Southern Black parents has sparked debate online over its concept and cultural portrayal.
10/22/2025

DaBaby Under Fire for ‘Save Me’ Video Inspired by Charlotte Train Murder

The rapper’s retelling of the attack has already gained hundreds of thousands of views, but has many fans asking if this is art or exploitation.
09/18/2025

Anthony Mackie Talks Backlash, Respect, And Redemption Ahead Of 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 Premiere

The New Orleans native breaks down his viral Pivot interview, his role in reshaping masculinity, and how his roots keep him focused
07/28/2025

Kendrick Lamar's 'Alright' Reportedly Caused A Student Emotional Distress, Connecticut Town to Shell out $100K

After the K-Dot music video was shown in an eighth-grade classroom, a student, whose dad is a cop, had to be moved to a new school due to anxiety and PTSD.
06/07/2024

Jenifer Lewis Sounds Off On Kanye West: “Shut Your F****** Mouth”

Whew.
11/14/2022

Jamie Foxx Refuses To Release A Film He Directed Due To ‘Sensitive Corners’ Comedy Has In Place

In the film, Robert Downey Jr. is playing a Mexican man.
08/18/2022

Opera Singer Angel Blue Pulls Out Of Performance Due To Blackface Being Used

The singer took to Instagram to share her feelings on the situation.
07/18/2022

OPINION: Paul Mooney, The Unsung Comedy Legend Who, Right Or Wrong, Never Backed Down From Controversy

Paul Mooney was alway one to push the envelope.
05/21/2021

White Couple Who 'Identify As Black' Claim Their Future Children Will Have Dark Skin

“Yep, they [doctors] said they will be Black. "
01/22/2019
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GQ Gives Serena Williams A WOTY Cover BUT Body Type Comments Cause Controversy

Misplaced quotes, or something more?
11/13/2018

OK, Ariane Andrew: Let's Talk About Why You Won't Date Black Men

When "preferences" are actually harmful.
05/16/2017