Difficult, but necessary. George Floyd's death and the ensuing nationwide outrage over racism and police brutality have prompted many important conversations, including those between parents and children.
29.05.2020 - 16:59 / pitchfork.com
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Unraveling the mystery of GunnaIn my ongoing quest to find out as much as possible about the essentially unknowable Atlanta rapper Gunna, I listened to his new album WUNNA—an acronym for “Wealthy Unapologetic Nigga Naturally Authentic”—and picked out some of the most revealing lines.
“Make me quick
Difficult, but necessary. George Floyd's death and the ensuing nationwide outrage over racism and police brutality have prompted many important conversations, including those between parents and children.
Kandi Burruss opened up to Andy Cohen about tough talks she’s been having with her 4-year-old son, Ace, since George Floyd’s death.“He was a policeman on Career Day,” the Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 44, said during a virtual appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Wednesday, June 10. “So when my husband, Todd [Tucker], was trying to explain to him what was going on and why everybody was so upset and what was happening with the police, Ace was confused.
Imagine learning that the “good guys” can be the “bad guys.” This was the heartbreaking conversation that Kandi Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker were forced to have with their academically gifted son Ace, 4, which Kandi revealed during the June 10 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Host Andy Cohen had asked The Real Housewives of Atlanta star how her children have reacted to the Black Lives Matter movement, which has been protesting police brutality.
You’ve got to hand it to the Real Housewives of Atlanta cast, as the ladies have been working hard to make sure citizens of their city and the state of Georgia do their civic duty and vote in the state’s June 9 primary elections. After two false starts due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was Georgia’s turn to vote in the presidential primary and more races.
A candid conversation. On Monday, Daily Pop co-host Justin Sylvester appeared on Bravo's Instagram Live to host an open dialogue about being black in the United States.
When it comes to families, Kandi Burruss has one of the best with strong matriach Mama Joyce, supportive husband Todd Tucker, and three amazing children, son Ace, daughter Riley, and stepdaughter Kaela. However, there is one person missing from Kandi's family whom she will never forget.
In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, Bravo and E! are hosting an Instagram Live panel, Amplify Our Voices: An Open Dialogue on Being Black in America, to be hosted by Justin Sylvester, the host of E’s Daily Pop!.
As the protests over George Floyd's death at the hands of police continue throughout the country, artists and influencers are stepping up to fund various initiatives that help the protesters, the cause, and the black community at large.
By Mackenzie Nichols
Run the Jewels' Killer Mike made a surprise appearance at Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom's press conference on Friday (May 29), in an attempt to quell some of the violence that has taken place during nationwide protests of George Floyd's police-related death last week.Mike (born Michael Render) appealed to those angry about the incident, asking them to channel their anger into positive movements."I am the son of an Atlanta police officer," said Mike, who was flanked by the Mayor, Atlanta
While many artists have shared their outrage over George Floyd's death on social media by demanding justice against the police officers responsible, urging an end to racism, making donations and more, some are leaving their homes to speak out in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.As protests spread across the country from Seattle to Los Angeles to Minneapolis to New York City to Atlanta and beyond, musicians are joining those who are gathering to call for an end to systemic racism and police
Rapper Killer Mike is one of many urging protestors to be non-violent while demonstrating.
Kandi Burruss has done it all.
Lil Yachty’s boat has come in.The Atlanta rapper’s new album Lil Boat 3 arrived at midnight, featuring assists from Tyler, the Creator, A$AP Rocky, Future, Young Thug, Lil Durk, Mike WiLL Made-It and more.The star-studded set is the followup to Lil Boat 2, which peaked at No.
NeNe Leakes is always there for a good feud. But with the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion taped virtually from all of the cast members’ homes due to the coronavirus quarantine, she had the option of bailing with ease by just walking away from her computer. The 52-year-old was there for parts one and two of the taping, but skipped out on part three when her former friend Yovanna Momplaisir appeared to discuss the “snakegate” audiotape scandal from during season 12.
Kandi Burruss, 44, was left in disbelief when co-star NeNe Leakes, 52, exited The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion prematurely, and she’s now revealing — EXCLUSIVELY — what happened behind the scenes after NeNe left. “You saw Marlo [Hampton] did try to reach out to her, Porsha [Williams] did, but she did not come back to the computer but she was calling us on speakerphone,” Kandi told HollywoodLife during an episode of TVTalk on Instagram Live on May 24.
The hot topic during Part 3 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 12 reunion was Snakegate. When Yovanna Momplaisir sat down to join the RHOA cast during the reunion, she tried to explain it all and clear the air.
Kandi Burruss’ daughter Blaze Tucker is growing up fast! Since welcoming her youngest child via surrogate back in November, The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member has been sharing some of baby Blaze’s biggest moments, from her newborn photos to her first vacation. Now, she’s celebrating her little girl’s latest milestone in the cutest way.
It looks like Kenya Moore’s daughter, Brooklyn Daly, is already getting inspired by the many talented women in her life. The Real Housewives of Atlanta mom took to Instagram to reveal how her little girl recently followed in the footsteps of close friend and fellow ‘Wife, Kandi Burruss.
Kandi Burruss might be «number two» in NeNe Leakes' eyes, and that's OK by her.