Ice Cube mapping success for blacks. Blog King, Mass Appeal HOLLYWOOD — “Friday” actor Ice Cube believes Hollywood owes black filmmakers a tranche of mazuma in the “form of reparations” for subjugating negro artists for decades while purloining African American culture to benefit avaricious white folks. The “Big 3” proprietor spoke his mind Wednesday morning during a virtual chinwag with ...

Sherman slams Newton’s deal. Blog King, Mass Appeal SAN FRANCISCO — Black Contracts Matter? Former league MVP Cam Newton signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots over the weekend for the veteran’s minimum of $1.05 million plus incentives that could bump his remuneration to $7.5 million. But Cam, 31, is only guaranteed a measly $550,000, drawing the ire ...

Kuechly is done, Lynch speaks out.  Blog King, Mass Appeal CHARLOTTE — Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly became the latest NFL player in his 20s to say, “F*ck it, I quit,” while retiring prematurely. Reminiscent of Andrew Luck, the 28-year-old All-Pro has decided to hang up his cleats after eight concussion-filled seasons. “There’s only one way to play this game ...

Khloé accused of spoiling daughter. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — “Cause we are living in a material world…” Khloé Kardashian spends too much money on her 1-year-old daughter, this according to Instagram followers who lambasted the 35-year-old’s decision to buy True Thompson a shiny pink Bentley children’s car. “Great, another Kardashian in a Bentley,” one commenter wrote. “You ...

Tyrese gets cash from the Smiths? Mass Appeal Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — There’s absolutely nothing frugal about Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Not convinced? Ask destitute singer Tyrese Gibson, who claims he received a lofty donation of $5 million from the acclaimed power couple to help offset his legal fees amid a nasty custody battle with ex-wife, Norma Gibson, ...