Nickelodeon Star Allie DiMeco Says She Felt Forced To Kiss A Man In His 30s While Filming ‘The... 

'Naked Brothers Band' Star Allie DiMeco Talks Nickelodeon Trauma Quiet On Set
'Naked Brothers Band' Star Allie DiMeco Talks Nickelodeon Trauma Quiet On Set

Former Nickelodeon stars have been in the news cycle heavily in the last week following the premiere of ‘Quiet on Set.’ Now, ‘The Naked Brothers Band’ star Allie DiMeco has joined that line-up. Taking to social media, she detailed an inappropriate experience she felt forced to partake in.

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'Naked Brothers Band' Star Allie DiMeco Talks Nickelodeon Trauma Quiet On Set
David Levi, Allie DiMeco, Nat Wolff, Alex Wolff, Thomas Batuello, and Qaasim Middleton of Nickelodeon’s The Naked Brothers Band appear in-store at the Virgin Megastore on October 8, 2007, in New York City. (Photo by L. Busacca/WireImage)

What Allie DiMeco Alleges Happened On Set Of ‘The Naked Brothers Band’

In a TikTok video, she explained the “stress” she felt watching the documentary. She added that she “had to” watch ‘Quiet on Set.’

“We were in a Danwarp, Dan Schneider pedophile show,” Allie DiMeco said. “We went through trauma, I went through trauma.” 

She alleged that there were multiple instances of trauma, but while watching ‘Quiet on Set,’ her mind kept going to one particular incident. Allie claimed that when she was 14, she was directed to kiss a man in his 30s while filming. At the time, she starred as Rosalina on ‘The Naked Brothers Band’ show.

“There was an episode where Rosalina. She did on that [episode] kinda kiss a French guy…it was a scripted show, and a lot of kids thought that it was a documentary in real life. And people, particularly girls, wanted to fight me in real life. I didn’t have fans because they thought it was real life that I kissed this greasy a**, dusty a** dwarf.”

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Allie Says She & Her Mother Voiced Concerns About The Scripted Kiss

Allie DiMeco went on to film a portion of the episode she referenced. She prefaced by saying she’s “sorry to this man” but clarified that she “did not want to kiss him.”

“I’m 4’11, he’s a 30-year-old man,” she said before skipping through the episode clip. “I’m sorry I couldn’t even watch it. It gave me the ick and it honestly gives me PTSD. I’m watching this ‘Quiet on Set’ documentary, and it’s talking about how integral and vital it is to create…an environment where kids feel comfortable to say ‘No’ or ‘I don’t feel comfortable with this.'” 

While Allie DiMeco says she agrees with that last sentiment, there’s a “more important” standard in her eyes.

“…It’s also more important to create an environment that listens to the kids and actually does not make them do things when they don’t want to do them.” 

Allie claims that she and her mother objected but that she felt her job would be threatened if she didn’t comply.

“They made me kiss this 30-plus-year-old man when I was like, what, 14, 15. I told them many times I didn’t want to do it. My mom was very against it, and they just pretty much made me feel like I was gonna lose my job and be fired if I didn’t do it.”

Ultimately, Allie DiMeco says filming ‘The Naked Brothers Band’ was “great,” but times that “it wasn’t.” She alleges it was an environment also run by nepotism, especially amid the cast and production.

“It was, from what I’m understanding, probably the most healthiest set out of all the Nickelodeon shows. However, it did have a lot of toxic and not-so-healthy aspects. And, yeah, they made me kiss this guy multiple times, and I always got hate for it, and it was like PTSD and trauma. That’s my ‘Quiet on Set’ story, apart from the taking my first kiss away from me.

Swipe below to see what Allie had to say. 

RELATED: Here’s Why Nickelodeon Reportedly Ended Its Relationship With Dan Schneider In 2018

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She’s A Muva! Draya Michele Shows Off Her Growing Baby Bump At Houston Rockets Game (PHOTOS) 

She's A Muva! Draya Michele Shows Off Her Growing Baby Bump At Houston Rockets Game (PHOTOS)
She's A Muva! Draya Michele Shows Off Her Growing Baby Bump At Houston Rockets Game (PHOTOS)

Draya Michele recently showed off her growing baby bump, and social media users are continuing to share their reactions.

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Draya Michele Pops Out With Her Baby Bump At Houston Rockets Game

According to ESPN, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, March 23. Then, on Sunday, March 24, Michele took to Instagram to let the world know she was seemingly sitting courtside at the game.

The 39-year-old shared a carousel of photos. The first featured her sitting on a Houston Rocket’s chair, which was adorned with the label of her swimsuit brand, Mint Swim. In the picture, she rocked a green and white Dafabet jersey, black sweatpants, and black and white-stripped Adidas Sambas sneakers.

Additionally, Michele held a Houston Rockets teddy bear in her hand while her yellow purse sat on the floor by a carton of popcorn. Furthermore, the expecting mother captioned her photos with “Samba Mama.”

Check out the photos of Michele below.

Social Media Reacts

Social media users reacted to Michele’s recent pop-out in The Shade Room’s comment section.

Instagram user @crysiemonroe wrote, Mint Swim on the Rockets courtside chairs is the real flex but yall don’t get it💪🏽
While Instagram user @alilmoehoney added, Ain’t no body peeped mint swim on them seats though ! 🤝🏾
Instagram user @sweetcandy6216 wrote,Parents grab your sons ”
While Instagram user @pm_preciously.me added, She looking like yep I did it and I’ll do it again!!!”
Instagram user @pocahontas__627 wrote, 😍🔥It’s the business name on the floor seats for me👏sis got her retirement/401k 🔒 and I ain’t mad at her🤷🏽‍♀️
While Instagram user @ill_willist added, So she babysitting”
Instagram user @chelsea.9o wrote,Stop tryna make fetch happen… we’re icked.”
While Instagram user @lenaa_xox added, Regardless of how cute she look this situation is still crazy 😂
Instagram user @_1princy wrote,The reason why Jalen Green been going off lately.. Bro got a family to feed now”

Jalen Green Recently Spoke About His “Baby” & “Family”

As The Shade Room previously reported, Draya Michele revealed she was seven months pregnant with a baby girl earlier this month.  At the time, NBA player Kyle Kuzma congratulated Michele and 22-year-old Jalen Green via social media.

RELATED: Oop! Draya Trends Online After Kyle Kuzma Seemingly Confirms She Is Expecting A Child With Jalen Green

Since then, fans have seemingly discovered that Green appears to not only be the father of the 39-year-old’s baby girl. But he also seems to have her name tattooed on his stomach, per The Shade Room.

Green hasn’t publicly spoken about his relationship with Michele. However, he recently shared what sparked his newfound motivation in his NBA career.

“My family [is motivating me] — my family, um, my baby,” Green explained after tying his career-high points at the Rockets vs. Wizards game on March 19.

RELATED: Jalen Green Speaks On His “Baby” After Tying Career-High Points In Game Against The Washington Wizards (WATCH)

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Put Us On, Sis! TikToker Goes Viral After Ranking The Best & Worst Cities For Black Women To Find... 

Put Us On, Sis! TikToker Goes Viral After Ranking The Best And Worst Cities For Black Women To Find Love (WATCH)
Put Us On, Sis! TikToker Goes Viral After Ranking The Best And Worst Cities For Black Women To Find Love (WATCH)

When it comes to love, apparently, for Black women, location matters.

The Atlanta Black Star shares government stats and a popular content creator’s list of cities with men who are walking red flags. It’s no surprise that ATL tops the list.

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The outlet reports that a recent U.S. Census Bureau analysis revealed across the U.S., “the ratio of unmarried Black/African American men to Black/African-American women is 79.8.”

The Best Areas For Melanated Women To Date

However, the odds increase in places like Alaska, where the ratio of unmarried Black men to women is 179.7.

We know y’all aren’t trying to freeze your eyelashes off, but there are more unwed men than women in states like Colorado, North Dakota, Wyoming, and South Dakota.

The Cities Black Women Should Reportedly Avoid

Black women should be aware that there are more unmarried women than men in Alabama, the DMV, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, Delaware is the worst state, with a ratio of 71.0.

In the TikTok video, ‘Red Flags Academy,’ by lifestyle creator Nnenna B, she breaks down which cities melanated women should avoid if they’re looking for Mr. Right.

One viewer categorized the list as being “painfully accurate” and “truly a hard pill to swallow.”

Nnenna ranks Atlanta as the worst area because you are likely to run into a man who is on the DL. She urged viewers to steer clear of the city.

The creator comically stated, “If you don’t have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, or you didn’t grow up learning the WWE Smackdown, please don’t come here because not only will you be fighting the women for the man, you will also be fighting men, too.”

Los Angeles, NYC, Chi-Town, and Houston followed The A.

Regarding Houston, Nnenna quipped that men likely won’t be faithful. However, that won’t stop them from popping the question.

“Although the men will cheat on you left, right, up, down, northwest, southeast, and running around the roly-poly, at least you will get the ring,” she joked. 

Although the influencer’s reasoning for avoiding dating in each city was comical, most commenters agreed with her assessment, adding that Dallas, Memphis, Miami, and Toronto are terrible dating territories.

@nnennab_

Did I miss any cities? 🤣 #dating #redflags #theick #nyc #chicago #houston #losangeles #atlanta #fypage

♬ original sound – Nnenna B | NYC | Lifestyle

Any major city with fairly good weather seems to be filled with men toting their red flags. Maybe Black women must consider the cold and country life to find love.

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Fredro Starr Addresses Rumors Of Arguments And “Friction” Between Brandy & Countess Vaughn On The... 

Fredro Starr Reveals Brandy & Countess Vaughn's Beef Was Real

Rapper Fredro Starr confirms Brandy and Countess Vaughn had real beef on the set of the UPN sitcom, ‘Moesha.’

Atlanta Black Star reports that after years of speculation that the pair had a tumultuous relationship, the actor seemingly confirmed the rumors.

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Part of the mid-90s sitcom’s success was the on-screen chemistry between characters Kimberly Parker and Moesha. In addition to Neicy, portrayed by Denise Jackson. However, Starr says the picture behind the scenes was different.

The Actor Said The Two Verbally Disagreed

During an interview with the Art of Dialogue, Fredo, who played Quinton “Q” Brooks, stated, “I mean, there was definitely friction…. definitely.” He said, “There was times on the set where they had an argument once or twice. They got over it, you know.”

Countess knew she was a major part of the show’s success and reportedly wasn’t afraid to let it be known.

“People argue but I’m gonna keep it real, Countess Vaughn was funny. She was hilarious, and they needed her on the show, so she had a right to beef,” the lyricist said.

Fredo insinuated there was an incident that set off the actress who played Brandy’s sidekick, adding, “Whatever happened, I’m sure that she was frustrated enough to where it exploded.”

The 52-year-old, who played Mo’s boyfriend on the show, stated Vaughn clearly had the talent to carry her own show.

“Countess was so dope and so much of a great actress and so funny…they gave her her own show,” he shared.

“She did 100 episodes. All she gotta do is check her mailbox,” Star continued.

The New York native stated sometimes disagreements can lead to better opportunities. Fredro stated, “You know, sometimes beefing is good. They was able to get two shows out of it.”

Later in the interview, Fredro seemed to have an epiphany. He surmised the ladies could have pretended like they didn’t get along to lay the groundwork for Kim’s spin-off show.

“They’re actresses, right? They could have been a whole act, and they just milked them,” he stated.

Brandy Spoke On Their Beef

Brandy reportedly publicly discussed their conflict in 1998 in an issue of Vibe Magazine. The Grammy winner said, “I think she’s very funny, very talented. I just feel like she wants to be in the position I’m in.”

The singer added, “People tell her, ‘You’re the reason why the show’s successful.’ And she’s told me that before. And she’s called me a b**** to my face. She said, ‘I’m the reason why the show is successful, b****.’ In front of a lot of people.”

Twenty years later, Vaughn issued an apology via Instagram.

I apologize for anything negative I’ve ever done and [sic] said to you… Congratulations on everything you’ve accomplished… Love you beautiful.”

Brandy gladly accepted Countess’ apology, stating, “I would love to start a new friendship with you with new heads on both of our shoulders.”

‘Moesha’ had a successful run for 11 years, from 1995 to 2001.

RELATED: WATCH: Mo’Nique Calls On CBS To Fairly Compensate Her & Countess Vaughn For Their Time On ‘The Parkers’

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The Viral Phrase “No Diddy” Is Trending After People Use It To Replace The Slang Word “Pause” 

The Phrase 'No Diddy' Is Set To Replace The Slang Term 'Pause'
The Phrase 'No Diddy' Is Set To Replace The Slang Term 'Pause'

The streets have created new lingo that is synonymous with the slang term “pause.”

XXL reports, X, formerly known as Twitter users are using the phrase “No Diddy” in place of jargon that’s used after an individual makes a statement that can be deemed homosexual.

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Rappers like Cam’ron made the offensive phrase “no homo” popular in the 90s. Social media was seemingly introduced to the “No Diddy” phrase on March 19. A guest on DJ Akademiks’ podcast used the new slang. The controversial creator interviewed musical artist Quilly.

How Did The Phrase Go Viral?

The Phili rapper inserts “No Diddy” numerous times throughout the interview.

Additionally, BNYX, a producer, used the phrase the following day in a tweet.

The song creator quoted Quilly, “I put all my guys in positions. no diddy.”

This phrase “No Diddy” may seemingly refer to the sexual misconduct allegations against Puff, specifically the charges involving other men. Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones sued the Bad Boy CEO for sexual harassment and assault in February.

The record producer is seeking $30 million in damages. The music mogul maintains his innocence.

As previously reported, a settlement was reached with singer Cassie. His ex-girlfriend sued him for sexual assault and human trafficking.

Social Media Reacts To The New Slang

One commenter under The Shaderoom’s post about the phrase noted the Grammy winner would try to disassociate himself from the moniker.

@robertverified stated, “Diddy about to change his name for the 64th time.”

@eyeseeenergy_ wasn’t feeling the phrase stating, “This is honestly corny.”

Some Roomies thought the phrase was comical and fitting.

@moongard3m stated, “Unfortunately the name matches the context perfectly.”

“..so we replacing, no homo, pause and sus with no diddy? got it lol,” @etcali wrote.

However, some people are upset.

“This is NOT a trend,” @justjasminenoelle wrote. “Just ignorance and further showcasing how we lack accountability in the black community. You’ll never hear a white person say “NO WOODY” or “NO CHARLIE.” 

What are your thoughts on the slang?

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An Escaped Pennsylvania Inmate Captured Leaving Planet Fitness After Roughly 4 Months On The Run 

An Escaped Pennslyvania Inmate Captured At Planet Fitness
An Escaped Pennslyvania Inmate Captured At Planet Fitness

An escaped prisoner has been apprehended after being located at a Philadephia Planet Fitness.

According to Yahoo! News, the man fled from custody in Western Pennsylvania in early December.

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Isaiah Robert Tilghman, 33, was knabbed 200 miles west of Philadephia. FOX Philadelphia reported that he was seen on Friday (March 23) on the 1800 black of East Schiller Street in the Kensington area.  Law officials swooped in and detained him on the 3300 block of Aramingo Avenue in Phili.

Tilgham reportedly drove a Black BMW to Planet Fitness.

Officials Arrest Tilghman After His Workout

More than a dozen agents awaited his departure from outside of the gym. Plain-clothed officers, marked officers, and canine officers surrounded the building, ABC News reports. Tilgham exited the facility around 11 a.m. and was subsequently cuffed.

A US Marshall Service representative told ABC News, “When he came out, there was gonna be no avenue of escape because we figured he was gonna run. He has a history of fleeing…” 

Officials discovered Isaiah knew someone in the Kensington area and began surveillance. They watched him the day before and the day of the arrest.

How Did Isaiah Escape From Prison?

The US Marshals Fugitive Task Force was assigned to capture 8 escaped prisoners. Isaiah was the last inmate at large.

The escapee was incarcerated on drug charges and for violating his parole. Tilghman allegedly used a “homemade rope” to escape from the Blair County prison on Dec. 3. He managed to steal a 2011 red Ford F-150 after his escape.

Isaiah enjoyed nearly four months of freedom before being swarmed at the gym. Investigators believe he was hiding in the area for quite some time.

“This was a result of Fugitive Task Forces in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, diligently working together to capture a dangerous escapee,” Robert Clark, a U.S. Marshals Deputy stated. “The Marshals Service is unequivocally the best in the business at finding people who do not wish to be found, and this arrest reinforces that fact.”

Isaiah was charged with flight to avoid apprehension and escape, as well as additional charges relating to his escape. Furthermore, he will be charged with theft of a vehicle.

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College Football Player Travis Hunter Surprises His Mom With Dream Home (Video) 

Travis Hunter Surprises His Mother With 5-Bedroom Home
Travis Hunter Surprises His Mother With 5-Bedroom Home

Colorado State student-athlete Travis Hunter recently blessed his mom with a new home!

PEOPLE reports the stellar athlete captured his mom being gifted the five-bedroom home on his YouTube channel.

RELATED: Deion Sanders Donates Half Of His Salary To Jackson State To Complete Football Facility

Travis Hunter: A Mother-Son Moment To Remember

In the video, Hunter’s mother thought they were taking a home tour that his fiancée’s mother scheduled for the couple. A group of friends and family were also in attendance for the surprise.

Hunter pretended to be annoyed that he had to view the home, stating he would rather go fishing. “Imma go fishin’ sooner or later,” the 20-year-old complained.

Meanwhile, his mom was unaware it was all a ploy to surprise her with a new abode.

At the start of the video, the footballer and his fiance, Leanna Lenee, shared that they were looking forward to his mom relocating to Savannah, Georgia. She would now be closer to Lenee’s family, making holiday visits more convenient.

Hunter’s mom pretended she was on MTV Cribs as she toured the kitchen. She was impressed with the size of the room and the closet. His mother even stated one of the closets was so big that she could fit two beds in it.

The Surprise Revealed

After they were done touring the home, she was handed a card. Travis stated, “Ain’t no money in there.” His mother jokingly responded, “Damn, damn, damn.”
She read the card that revealed she was the owner of the home. The college student’s mom ran around the room and danced as confetti was released. She quipped that the pop of the confetti sounded like “gunshots” as Hunter handed her the keys.
Trav’s mom said she would probably cry later and told her son that she “loved him so much.”
Furthermore, Hunter has endorsement deals with American Eagle, Michael Strahan Brand, Actively Black, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, and several others.

Gifts For His Girl

Hunter has also been generous to his now-fiance, Lenee. He copped an engagement ring for his lover, roughly costing $100,000.

Additionally, Hunter gave her a new Tesla last year — a surprise he also documented on his YouTube channel.

The football superstar attended Jackson State University under the guidance of Coach Deion Sanders. He then followed him to Colorado State where he currently plays.

RELATED: Deion Sanders Donates Half Of His Salary To Jackson State To Complete Football Facility

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Patti LaBelle’s On-Air Tiff With The Wife Of Former Nickelodeon Producer Dan Schneider Resurfaces 

Patti LaBelle's On-Air Tiff With Dan Schneider's Wife Resurfaces

A 2008 run-in between Patti LaBelle and the wife of former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider, Lisa Lillien, has resurfaced.

Atlanta Black Star reports that the clip began making waves after an X, formerly known as Twitter, user revealed the woman in the ‘Tyra Banks Show’ clip was Schneider’s wife.

Serious allegations towards Dan were part of the jaw-dropping documentary ‘Quiet On The Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.’ This spotlight is not only shining on Schneider but also on those closest to him.

RELATED: Here’s Why Nickelodeon Reportedly Ended Its Relationship With Dan Schneider In 2018

See What Happened With Patti LaBelle & Lisa Lillien

On the daytime talk show, his wife, Lisa Lillien, appears in a cooking segment with the host and LaBelle. Lillien, an actress and celebrity baker, shared her cupcake recipe. Patti, known for her baking ability, joined for the taste-testing portion.

In the clip, the legendary singer became annoyed with Lillien when she accused her of attempting to eat the paper wrapping the cupcakes was baked in.

The Philly native picked up one of the cupcakes and stated, “This has paper on it.” Lillien responded, “You can’t eat the paper.”

“Nope,” the songstress co-signed. “But you can touch it with your hands,” she noted.

“That is true,” Lillian said. She then turned her attention to Tyra and explained what she used to make the cupcakes.

Patti LaBelle contorted her face and rolled her eyes at the thought that the cupcake chef would imply that she would consume the paper.

“Eat the paper? Girl,” Labelle said seemingly annoyed. The audience ate up her reaction and giggled as she showed her frustration.

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Tyra asked the audience, “What is Patti saying over there?”

As soon as Lisa turned to the Grammy winner, Patti asked, “What makes you think I can eat the paper, boo?” The audience laughed hysterically.

Lillien explained that she could not eat the cupcake wrapping as if the veteran vocalist wasn’t already aware.

“Because you can’t eat the paper. No paper. Paper bad — cake good.” She condescended, “You’re the one that wanted to eat the paper.”

In disbelief, the international star turned and asked the audience, “I didn’t want to eat the paper. What’s wrong with her?”

Lillen continued to explain the cupcake recipe to Tyra, but the audience couldn’t contain their laughter. Dan’s wife stopped speaking and asked Patti LaBelle, “Are you okay?”

Patti said, “Girl, yea, but I don’t eat paper.”

She informed Lisa that she was holding the cupcake by the paper to let everyone know she wasn’t touching it with her hands. “I just meant that I’m not touching the actual cupcake, boo.”

It finally sank in, and Lisa responded, “Ohhhhh, I see.”

Watch the resurfaced interaction below.

Clearly, Patti doesn’t play!

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Congressman David Trone Apologizes For Using Racial Slur During Budget Hearing 

Rep. David Trone Issues An Apology After Using Racial Slur
Rep. David Trone Issues An Apology After Using Racial Slur

Representative David Trone has issued an apology after using a racial slur during a budget hearing.

According to the Associated Press, the Maryland Congressman who is running for Senate said he inadvertently used the offensive term in place of another word.

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As Trone passionately stated corporate tax rates did not affect how he conducted business, he used the word ‘jigaboo’. In his apology, he clarified that he mixed up the term with the word ‘bugaboo.’

“While attempting to use the word ‘bugaboo’ in a hearing, I used a phrase that is offensive. That word has a long dark terrible history. It should never be used any time, anywhere, in any conversation.”

Additionally, he acknowledged how his race gives him an advantage, and with that comes responsibility.

“I recognize that as a white man, I have privilege. And as an elected official, I have a responsibility for the words I use — especially in the heat of the moment. Regardless of what I meant to say, I shouldn’t have used that language.”

See the video of him using the slur below.

Trone Using The Offensive Term

The 68-year-old used the derogatory term after welcoming a Black woman Shalanda Young, to the hearing. She heads the White House Office of Management and Budget.

Trone didn’t seem to catch his error as he spoke and continued to talk about President Biden’s tax policies, as reported in the New York Post.

But X, formerly known as Twitter users, were quick to notice his mistake.

Trone is a Democrat currently running to replace retiring Senator Ben Cardin in the Senate, however, he has some competition. Angela Alsobrooks is running against him. If elected, she would become the state’s first Black U.S. Senator.

Could his blunder affect Black people casting their ballot for him?

The U.S. Census reports that Black people are one-third of Maryland’s population, which has a sizable Democratic base. Prince George’s County is reportedly one the richest majority-Black counties in the United States.

Alsobrooks is the chief executive of Prince George’s County.

Whether Trone or Alsobrooks wins the Democratic primary, they will most likely go head to head with Republican former Governor Larry Hogan to succeed retiring Democratic Senator Ben Cardin.

RELATED: Florida Man Charged With Misdemeanor Battery After Viral Video Captured Him Using Racial Slurs & Attacking A Black Woman

 

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Third Suspect In Kansas City Chiefs Parade Shooting Arrested 

Third Suspect Identified In Kansas City Chiefs Parade Shooting
Third Suspect Identified In Kansas City Chiefs Parade Shooting

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting.

According to CBS News, the man was taken into custody after he was identified via surveillance footage. The police not only used surveillance footage, but they also utilized social media and cell phone records.

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The parade shooting suspect, Terry Young, 20, was detained and charged with murder on Wednesday (March 20). Young is facing a second-degree murder charge, two counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. Prosecutors are pushing for a $1 million bond for him as well as the other suspects.

How Was The Alleged Parade Shooting Suspect Identified?

According to prosecutors, an argument began after Young and two other individuals approached another group. The surveillance footage revealed a heated exchange occurred between two people. Then, one person brandished a weapon. The video allegedly shows Young spotting the weapon, approaching the man, and opening fire.

Authorities say Terry wore a unique green and yellow teddy bear backpack to the parade. He also wore the bag in videos previously posted to his YouTube channel. Moreover, Young’s bag matched the one worn by the individual shooting in the surveillance video.

John Peters Baker, Jackson County Prosecutor, explained, “Everyone we’ve identified who discharged a firearm in response to the verbal altercation…has been taken into custody.”

Alleged Text Messages Of Terry’s Involvement

The cell phone records from two other suspects reportedly linked Young to the crime. Authorities say a group chat allegedly included a text from him, per TMZ.

“I dropped that n**** first shot.”

Additionally, authorities stated social media connected Young to other men arrested for the shooting. They found Young’s Facebook page that allegedly revealed him kickin’ it with the individuals. Additionally, he bragged about guns.

Several people were allegedly involved in the shooting. Dominic Miller, 18, and Lydell Mays, 23, are currently behind bars, in addition to two unidentified juveniles.

Furthermore, a third juvenile, age 15, was arrested on Wednesday (March 20). He faces two felonies, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon for allegedly shooting at someone. The Office of the Juvenile Officer stated a hearing is set to determine if he should be tried as an adult.

Lisa Lopez-Galvan was killed in the fatal parade shooting and 20 others were injured.

RELATED: Issa Rematch! Social Media Reacts To The Kansas City Chiefs & San Francisco 49ers Facing Off In Super Bowl LVIII

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