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Keke Wyatt Announces Divorce From Zackariah Darring
Keke Wyatt has announced her divorce from Zackariah Darring after five years of marriage, describing the relationship as bondage and abusive. The couple shares two children, Ke’Riah David and Ke’Zyah Jean, the latter of whom has trisomy 13. Despite the difficulties, Wyatt has often been the primary caregiver for Ke’Zyah. Speculation about their relationship arose when Wyatt was seen with Anthony Whitehead, which she clarified as simply enjoying herself and not a new romance. This is Wyatt’s third divorce, her previous marriage ending while she was pregnant and dealing with her son’s cancer, now in remission. Wyatt’s announcement comes alongside the release of her new album, “Certified,” marking her return to music after seven years, with fans wishing her peace during this transition.
Rashida Jones Recalls Tupac’s Criticism of Quincy Jones
Rashida Jones recently reflected on a past incident where rapper Tupac Shakur criticized her father, Quincy Jones, for having relationships with white women. In an interview, Rashida recounted writing a letter at 17 in response to Tupac’s comments, which she found disrespectful. Her mother, Peggy Lipton, disapproved of Tupac’s remarks, prompting Rashida to confront him, accusing him of harming his community. Rashida’s perspective changed when Tupac dated her sister, Kidada Jones, leading to a more nuanced understanding. Despite her initial anger, Rashida emphasized that her father’s personal life was his own business. Tupac later apologized sincerely to Rashida and Quincy, and they had a constructive conversation, ultimately reconciling and becoming close.
Busta Rhymes Addresses Frustrated Rant at Essence Festival
Busta Rhymes recently addressed his performance at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans, where he expressed frustration over the audience’s behavior. On July 5th, Busta criticized fans for recording the show instead of engaging with the music. On Instagram, he clarified his remarks, emphasizing his commitment to authenticity and urging fans to connect more deeply with the live experience. Busta reaffirmed his dedication to his craft, dismissing negative interpretations of his comments as showmanship. He praised the energetic atmosphere of the festival and emphasized his intolerance for negativity, stressing the importance of positive energy in performances.
T.I. and Tiny Seek Dismissal of 2005 Sexual Assault Lawsuit
T.I. Harris and his wife, Tiny, are seeking the dismissal of a sexual assault lawsuit against them, citing the expiration of the statute of limitations. The alleged incident occurred in 2005, giving the plaintiff until December 31, 2007, to file the lawsuit. Filed over sixteen years later, T.I. and Tiny argue the case is invalid. They deny all allegations made by the plaintiff, Jane Doe, who claims they assaulted and drugged her in 2005. The plaintiff is suing under California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act, which extends the statute of limitations for such cases to December 2026. The dismissal request will be heard on August 7th.