Comedian Renny Announced on Instagram That He Privately Became a Dad
Actor and comedian Renny has kept his social media followers laughing for years. In September 2023, he shared his new number-one fan with the world.
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Sean Paul Talks TikTok Popularity and Drops Gems for Newer Artists (EXCLUSIVE)
Sean Paul exclusively spoke to ‘Distractify’ about his TikTok popularity and how other artists can have the same longevity as his music has.
All Hail the Queens: Here Are 10 of the Most Influential Female Rappers to Touch the Mic
In honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it's only right we celebrate 10 of the most influential female rappers that shaped the culture.
Gillie Da Kid Tearfully Talked About His Son's Murder — How Did YNG Cheese Die?
The eldest of Gillie Da Kid's children — David "YNG Cheese" Spadey — was killed tragically. Rumors about what really happened swirl on social media.
Queen Naija Keeps Her Personal Life Under Wraps — What We Know About Her Kids, Love Life, and More!
Queen Naija is a mother of two! She shares her eldest son with Chris Sails while her youngest kid was fathered by her longtime boyfriend, Clarence!
Sound Off: Man Sparks Racial Debate About Whether "Black Privilege" Is Real — Gets Ethered by the Internet
No matter how hard the internet tries, Black privilege will never be a thing. The explosive debate has officially taken over social media.
"The Church Don't Love You" — Woman Shows Sad Food Served at Aunt's Funeral
A woman on social media was outraged after her aunt's church of 50-plus years skimped on the food at her funeral repass. Details ahead.
Here's an Update on Tiffany "New York" Pollard — Her Rumored Health Concerns Explored
Tiffany Pollard from 'I Love New York' gave us iconic reality TV content. If you wanna know where the H.B.I.C is now, she's not hard to find.
Can We Please Stop Talking About Blueface and ChriseanRock? It's for Their Own Good
Blueface and his on-and-off girlfriend ChriseanRock's toxic love story has been an emotional rollercoaster, to say the least. Is the media to blame?
Flight Attendant Snatches 3-Year-Old's "Cute" Snack Box, Forcing Aunt to Have to Throw It Out
A woman was outraged after a flight attendant snatched away her nephew's snack box without asking. Microaggression or misunderstanding?
Bow Down! These Are the Queens Who Gave Us the Memes That Keep on Giving
What would the most iconic memes on the internet be without their leading ladies? Here are the five of the most famous meme queens in history!
The Top 10 Characters That Made Being a Plus-Size Baddie Look Effortless
Plus-size women exist everywhere and are here to stay. These TV and movie plus-size baddies gave those not in the public eye something to aspire to.
Nobody Wins When the Family Feuds — Boosie Badazz Is at Odds With One of His Daughters
Who are Boosie Badazz's children? Amid news of a rift with one of his daughters, Toriana, and his baby mama Rachel, fans hoped for a reconciliation.
Sound Off: Erica Mena, Don't Even Think of Using Being "Afro-Latina" To Excuse Racism Against Black Women
'LHHATL's Erica Mena sparks Afro-Latina vs. Black women racism debate after she called Spice a racial slur on the Aug. 29, 2023 episode.
Diddy's Twins Are in High School and We Feel Really Old About It
The Combs twins go to the same private school as many celebrity kids — Sierra Canyon. Here's what we know about the elite institution.
These Beyoncé-Inspired Renaissance World Tour Outfits Are Totally Giving 'Alien Superstar'
A good outfit for the Renaissance World Tour is hard to find ... or is it? Here's all the inspo you need to pull up like the 'Alien Superstar' you are.
Skai Jackson Asked for $5 From Her TikTok Followers and It Has Rubbed Folks the Wrong Way
Skai Jackson has made headlines after making an interesting move on TikTok. Here's the full rundown on what the actor is up to now.
Lud Foe's Mysterious Disapperance Had Fans Concerned — Here's an Update on the Chicago Rapper
Chicago rapper Lud Foe disappeared following the release of his 2020 album 'Guns Up Funds Up'. Here's the truth about what happened to him ...
5 Problematic Black TV Dads That We Would Love to Give a Piece of Our Minds
Throughout the '90s and beyond, problematic TV dads have long been a hot topic in Black dramas and sitcoms. Here are the ones we love to hate.
‘RHOA’ Star Drew Sidora Finally Addressed Rumors She’s Dating Mimi Faust’s Ex, Ty Young
Drew Sidora and Ty Young are at the of the ‘RHOA’ star’s divorce from her estranged husband, Ralph Pittman. Are they dating? Here’s what we know.
Brown-Skinned Baddies: 6 of the Most Underrated TV Sidekicks of All Time
Brown-skinned baddies are the most underrated characters on TV — here's why you should put some respect on these TV sidekicks' names.
Move, Move, Move, Move!: Beyoncé’s Haters Are Ruining ‘Renaissance’ for the Rest of Us
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance World Tour’ has been criticized by those who admit to not being her biggest fan. Here’s why her spectators are better off staying home.
Here's a Sneak Peak of the ‘RHOA’ “Jawdropping” Season 15 Reunion
‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Season 15 reunion trailer dropped in August 2023. Here’s what to expect for the conclusion of the controversial season.
We Just Found Out Who the "Sprinkle Sprinkle" Lady Is Married to — Meet Her Mystery Man
SheRa Seven — AKA the "Sprinkle Sprinkle" lady — has taken over social media. But is she married? Here's the truth about her husband.
Rod Wave Said He Didn't Cheat on His Girlfriend With This Influencer but Nobody Believes Him
Did Rod Wave cheat on his girlfriend and baby's mama Kelsey? The rapper says no, but the internet's not so sure if they believe him.
Kandi Burruss Said There’s “a Lot of Negativity” Ahead for Her at the ‘RHOA’ Reunion
Kandi Burruss shared some of the drama ahead in the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Season 15 reunion amid rumors that the season might be her last.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Share Son RZA — Does She Have More Kids?
How many kids does Rihanna have? On May 13, 2022, the singer welcomed her first child, son RZA. At Super Bowl LVII, we learned she was pregnant again!
Mariah the Scientist Addresses Critics Who Credit Her Success to Colorism (EXCLUSIVE)
Mariah the Scientist got candid about her ethnic background and addressed claims that colorism contributed to her success — read for more.
Bernice Burgos Has Been Rumored to Be Dating NBA Star Jaylen Brown for a While — What's the Tea?
Who is Bernice Burgos dating? Word on the street is that the entrepreneur has been quietly dating Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown.
12 Black Movie F-Boys That Will Forever Leave a Bad Taste in Your Mouth
F-boys have been wreaking havoc in romantic relationships for years on and off-screen, especially in Black movies. Here are the ones we loathe.
Here's How the Unusual Beef Between Rappers Eminem and Melle Mel Got Started
Eminem and Grandmaster Flash and the Fast Five member Melle Mel are beefing. Here's the backstory about their heated feud.
This Karen Called the Cops on a Black Woman for Working in Her Own Office Building
A Karen called the cops on a woman working in her own office building — tells woman she doesn't "belong" there. Here's what happened next.
Vic Mensa back for Season 6 of ‘The Chi’ — what happened to his character in Season 4?
Rapper Vic Mensa made his acting debut in ‘The Chi’ Season 4. Now that his recurring character’s back, fans want to know why he ever left.
Steph and Ayesha Curry's Marriage Might Not be Perfect — but it Also Isn't Your Business
Although Ayesha and Steph Curry have managed to avoid scandal thus far, they might just be the most controversial NBA couple in the game right now.
These Montgomery Brawl Folding Chair Memes Aren't Funny — but They *ARE* Hilarious
The infamous folding chair used in the Montgomery Brawl has become the internet's favorite meme — here's the backstory behind the viral moment.
Lizzo Faces Claims That She Stole Another Singer’s Content Amid Her Ongoing Legal Woes
As Lizzo faces allegations from her former “Big Grrrls” dancers, one woman who auditioned for the singer claims she stole several of her concepts.
"You My Lil Boo Thang": The Backstory Behind the Viral Song That's Taking Over Your Timeline
The viral "You My Lil Boo Thang" song has probably taking over your timeline by now — but what's the backstory behind the certified social media bop?
Sound Off: As a Plus-Size Woman, I’ve Certainly Dealt With Someone Who Looks Like Lizzo Fat-Shaming Me
Amid Lizzo’s ongoing allegations, see why I’m not surprised the singer possibly fat-shamed one of her former dancers, Arianna Davis.
Woman Has a Hack You Can Use for All of Those Plastic Bags in Your Cabinet
We all love hacks that make life a little easier. One woman’s solution to a widespread plastic bag storage problem caused plenty of stir online.
R&B Singer Wendell B Has Sadly Passed Away
What was Wendell B's cause of death? The Southern R&B singer passed away, and fans are looking for answers. Details here.
Did Meme Queen Kayla Nicole Jones Just Do a Girlfriend Reveal? The Internet Thinks so
Meme Queen Kayla Nicole Jones and her ex-husband Luhkye divorced in June 2023. Weeks later, the viral influencer sparked rumors that she's seeing someone new.
Game On! Cirie Fields, Four-Time 'Survivor' Contestant, Is the New 'Big Brother' Contestant
Cirie Fields is the newest contestant on 'Big Brother' Season 25 and the competitor isn't a stranger to reality show competitions. Details here.
Judge Tanya Chutkan's Husband Also Has a Background in the Justice System
Who is Judge Tanya Chutkan's husband? Folks want intel on her private life as she prepares to preside over Trump's criminal interference trial.
The Truth Behind Why BWA Rapper OG Boobie Black's Is Missing and Arm Is Tragic
People wonder why OG Boobie Black always has his arm in his shirt — here's the truth about the shootout that left the rapper with permanent damage.
There's a New "Happy Birthday" Song on the Block and Social Media Declares It a Certified Bop
The "Happy Birthday" song just got a major makeover thanks to a video that has now gone viral on social media — here's what you should know!
Zaire Wade Talks Dwyane Wade Comparisons and Stepping out of His Dad's Shadow (EXCLUSIVE)
Zaire Wade, Dwyane Wade's eldest son, talks overcoming comparisons to his dad and common misconceptions in an exclusive interview with Distractify!
Sound Off: Carlee Russell Faked Her Kidnapping — Believe Black Women Anyway
Carlee Russell’s case was a triggering reminder for many who have watched other missing cases involving Black women go overlooked, unsolved, and mocked.
Gillie Da Kid's Eldest Son YNG Cheese Has Reportedly Died, Leaving Behind a Son and Four Siblings
Who are Gillie Da Kid’s wife and children? The Philadelphia-based hip-hop artist lost his eldest son, YNG Cheese, in a triple shooting.
Sound Off: Lisa Taking off Her Wig on ‘AJLT’ Was a Subtle Nod to the Black Hair Experience
Lisa Todd Wexley, played by Nicole Ari Parker, is one of two Black main characters in Max’s ‘And Just Like That.’
From 'Barbie' to 'Love Birds,' Issa Rae Is Making a Fortune Acting
Issa Rae, best known for her role in 'Insecure,' has come a long way in the industry. With the 'Barbie' film under her belt, what's Issa's net worth?