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Amanda Gorman Shines as the Youngest Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. History
Amanda Gorman’s Black Girl Magic was on full display during Wednesday’s (Jan. 21) Inauguration. The 22-year-old poet stole the show as she blessed the country and Inaugural stage with insightful words…

Amanda Gorman’s Black Girl Magic was on full display during Wednesday’s (Jan. 21) Inauguration. The 22-year-old poet stole the show as she blessed the country and Inaugural stage with insightful words of hope from her poem she finished after the US Capitol Insurrection on Jan. 6. The poem is entitled: “The Hill We Climb.”
“We, the successors of a country and a time where a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president, only to find herself reciting for one,” she stated in one of the poem’s most powerful stanzas.
Gorman garnered praise from President Barack Obama, Oprah, and the millions of others who tuned in. Both President Obama and Winfrey took to her Twitter to applaud Gorman for her poem.
“On a day for the history books, @TheAmandaGorman delivered a poem that more than met the moment. Young people like her are proof that there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it; if only we’re brave enough to be it.”
“I have never been prouder to see another young woman rise! Brava Brava @TheAmandaGorman! Man Angelou is cheering- and so am I,” tweeted Oprah.
Wednesday’s (Jan. 21) Inauguration was the first time Gorman had performed one of her pieces for a televised audience. According to the NY Times, Gorman was halfway through the poem when the Capitol Riots occurred. That night she stayed awake to finish what we know as “The Hill We Climb.”
Yesterday’s Inauguration will be marked as a historic day for a number of reasons, and Amanda Gorman is one of them. She joints a short list of Presidential Inauguration poets including the late great Maya Angelou and Robert Frost.
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DJ Akademiks Backs Adin Ross After Playboi Carti Speaks on Awkward Stream

Not every collaboration turns out well in the world of online personalities and music stars. Playboi Carti recently shared his thoughts during a call on Kai Cenat’s livestream, discussing his previous experience with Adin Ross. Carti revealed that a 2023 stream with Ross didn’t go as smoothly as he had hoped, noting that their energies didn’t match. He candidly said, “I ain’t like that Adin Ross stuff, bro,” clarifying that their styles hadn’t aligned during the stream. Although he insisted that he didn’t harbor any bad feelings toward Adin, he also stressed that their interaction felt awkward.
Carti said it wasn’t about Ross’s entertainment value or lack of excitement; it was simply a case of them not clicking. He said, “Honestly, he’s just not my type of n**a. So it’s gon’ be awkward, you feel me? And it’s cool. Everybody ain’t… You feel me?” His remarks quickly sparked discussions online, with fans debating whether Carti was being fair or too dismissive. DJ Akademiks stepped in to support Adin Ross, emphasizing that just because two personalities don’t hit it off well doesn’t mean one is to blame. Akademiks has always strongly advocated for content creators who connect music artists with new audiences.
Adin Ross has become quite well-known, often hosting big names from the music industry on his streams. While not every interaction will be a perfect match, his influence on the online culture and music scene is significant. Akademiks defending Ross highlights an important truth, sometimes, the chemistry isn’t there, and that’s perfectly okay. Ultimately, Playboi Carti’s comments weren’t meant to hurt anyone, but they did spark a larger conversation about how internet personalities engage with popular artists. Whether Carti and Adin Ross will work together again remains to be seen, Akademiks isn’t shy about standing up for streamers in the hip-hop world.
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Kim Kardashian’s Tesla Robot Photoshoot Sparks Social Media Firestorm

Kim Kardashian is no stranger to stirring up controversy, but her latest photoshoot has generated quite a surprising backlash. Recently, she shared a striking set of images for Perfect Magazine, where she posed alongside a humanoid robot from Tesla and sat on top of a shiny Cybertruck. The shoot was intended to playfully highlight her reputation as being “robotic,” something she feels has been used to describe her in the media. “I think the big joke about doing the shoot with the robot is that I feel like I’m so robotic,” she explained. However, not everyone found it amusing.
Many people online expressed their disapproval, and it wasn’t just about the futuristic look of the photos. Critics viewed the shoot as a nod of support for Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, who is currently a controversial figure facing boycotts. One commenter remarked, “She definitely picked a side,” while another harshly suggested that the Cybertruck could be iconic only if it were on fire! The discussion quickly expanded beyond fashion, with some linking the imagery to international conflicts. “Well, that’s a very clear side just picked, the same one that sides with Russia. Not great,” one user stated.
This incident highlights how public figures like Kardashian are closely watched for their choices and associations. Even what might seem like a fun photoshoot can carry significant meaning. While she intended the shoot to be lighthearted, the timing raised concerns for many fans, especially with Musk’s political connections currently under scrutiny and Tesla facing criticism. Despite the backlash, Kardashian has chosen to stay quiet and let the photos speak for themselves. As always, she is navigating between bold fashion choices and cultural debates, showing that whatever she does, people will have something to say about it. It remains to be seen if she will respond to the controversy or move on to her next big moment.
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