“His death is being investigated as a suicide.” — Yet another Black man who hasn’t been identified publicly yet was found hanging from a tree in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday. See The Blueprint: Skip the shallow media loops and watch BFA Originals live on YouTube. Good morning, BFA Fam! Ye just dropped the new […]

“Fake news.” — Roc Nation shut down speculation that Jay-Z has a finished new album, saying no such project currently exists despite renewed fan buzz. Learn Black History: Skip the shallow media loops and watch BFA Originals live on YouTube. Good morning, BFA Fam! Houston activist Gerry Monroe turned a routine Harris County meeting into

“It didn’t make him stubborn or selfish. It made him brave.” — Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Kyrie Irving Over COVID Vaccine Criticism See The Blueprint: Skip the shallow media loops and watch BFA Originals live on YouTube. Good morning, BFA Fam! HBCU graduates aren’t just landing jobs, they’re thriving. A landmark survey found alumni feel

“Them respecting you, won’t stop them from firing you!” — Bomani Jones says Ryan Clark’s ESPN firing shows the risk of taking bold stands when powerful executives already oppose you. See The Blueprint: Skip the shallow media loops and watch BFA Originals live on YouTube. Happy Tuesday, BFA Fam! The 2026 XXL Freshman Cypher is

“Cuz if you can put it in the bag, it ain’t enough!” — LaVar Ball says he rejected a $2 billion offer for Big Baller Brand because keeping full ownership mattered more than cashing out. See The Blueprint: Skip the shallow media loops and watch BFA Originals live on YouTube. Good morning, BFA Fam! Marcello

“I Hope You Kill All Them N***as” — JAY-Z Album Buzz Explodes After Pharrell Confirms New Music See The Blueprint: Skip the shallow media loops and watch BFA Originals live on YouTube. Happy Tuesday, BFA Fam! Could LeBron really end his career beside Steph Curry? Sources say Draymond Green’s pitch has him seriously considering Golden State.

“I am heartbroken for my sweet son” — Nolan Wells’ devastated mom asks for ‘time to grieve’ as body found in search for ‘special soul’ son See The Blueprint: Skip the shallow media loops and watch BFA Originals live on YouTube. Good morning, BFA Fam! We’re starting today with a story that cuts through sports, celebrity, marriage

“America is not broke. America’s in debt.” — Dave Chappelle’s fight over comedy, ownership, and America’s unpaid debt shows how Black success can be celebrated while the system stays untouched. See The Blueprint: Skip the shallow media loops and watch BFA Originals live on YouTube. Happy Tuesday, BFA Collective! Kirk Franklin almost lost his cool after severe

“What about the 39 people shot and 6 killed in Chicago on Juneteenth weekend?” — Stephen A. Smith Rips Dr. Umar Over Karmelo Anthony Defense See The Blueprint: Skip the shallow media loops and watch BFA Originals live on YouTube. Good morning, BFA Fam! Beyoncé just gave fans the real story behind Jay-Z’s surprise afro.

“Now we know your character” — Terence Crawford Faces Backlash After Posting White House Photo With Trump See The Blueprint: Skip the shallow media loops and watch BFA Originals live on YouTube. It’s Taco Tuesay, BFA Fam! The Obamas’ new joint portrait is already getting people talking. Now hanging inside the Obama Presidential Center in