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Nicki Minaj Responds to Michael B. Jordan ‘J’Ouvert’ Rum Line Controversy

Michael B. Jordan is facing accusations of cultural appropriation over his new rum line, J’Ouvert. The Creole French word refers to the annual indigenous festivities held since the 1800s in Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada during Carnival. The…

Michael B. Jordan is facing accusations of cultural appropriation over his new rum line, J’Ouvert.

The Creole French word refers to the annual indigenous festivities held since the 1800s in Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada during Carnival. The packaging for J’Ouvert reads, “Derived from the Antellian Creole French term meaning ‘daybreak,’ J’OUVERT originated in the pre-dawn streets of Trinidad, as celebration of emancipation combined with Carnival season to serve as the festival informal commencements. Crafted on those same islands, J’OUVERT Rum is a tribute to the party start.”

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But social media has criticized the L.A.-born actor for attempting to trademark the name despite no apparent connection to Caribbean culture.

Additionally, the trademark application claims that “the wording ‘J’OUVERT’ has no meaning in a foreign language.”

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Amid the backlash, over 10,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org demanding that the trademark filing be dismissed.

“We are not a powerless people!” writes the petition organizer, Jay Blessed. “We are a people rich in culture, history and love. It’s time we love ourselves enough to stop the sale of our culture to foreign entities that do not respect or value our global contributions, and who do not support and uphold our countries in respectful, long-lasting, tangible and verifiable ways!”

The petition also calls for Jordan “to do the right thing by calling this a loss!”

Nicki Minaj, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago, has also weighed in on the controversy by sharing a “history lesson” explaining the true meaning of J’Ouvert, while urging the Creed star to change the name of his rum.

“I’m sure MBJ didn’t intentionally do anything he thought Caribbean ppl would find offensive,” wrote the “Seeing Green” rapper, “but now that you are aware, change the name & continue to flourish & prosper.”

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Snoop Dogg Wants To Pay Someone $10,000 A Month To Eat Ice Cream

Snoop Dogg in Hollywood, California, 2019
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Snoop Dogg has had a lot of job titles over the years, but “official ice cream taster” wasn’t one of them until now — and he’s hiring someone else to fill it. His company Dr. Bombay just opened applications for the role, and it pays $10,000 a month.

The gig is fully remote and open to anyone on the planet, which Snoop announced himself in a video that’s exactly as laid-back as you’d expect. “I love the paper, but not the paperwork,” he said, explaining that HR firm Deel is handling the logistics while he handles, presumably, the ice cream.

The actual job is less “sit around and eat pints all day” and more part-time cultural scout. Whoever gets it will track flavor and food trends around the world, report back on what people are eating and talking about, and work directly with Dr. Bombay’s in-house flavor lead to help shape what the brand does next. It’s a three-month contractor role, and Snoop’s team says they’re actively looking outside the usual resume pile — creators and non-traditional applicants welcome.

Dr. Bombay itself leans nostalgic, with flavors like Long Beach Fruit Cart, Sticky Caramel Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter Jelly Time already sitting on shelves at Walmart and moving through DoorDash and Instacart. Somewhere out there is one very lucky applicant about to get paid five figures a month to have opinions about ice cream, and honestly, good for them.

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Content Creator Appeals to Nigerian Police Over Alleged Harassment and Blackmail by Former Partner, Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

A Nigerian content creator has appealed to the relevant Nigerian authorities for intervention following allegations of persistent harassment, unwanted communication and blackmail by her former partner, Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale, whom she says is from Benin City.

Reported individual: Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale

According to the complainant, she and Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale were in a relationship for approximately four years before she decided to end the relationship following what she described as painful and distressing experiences during the relationship.

She alleges that since ending the relationship, Abgonghale has continued attempting to contact her despite her efforts to cut off communication. According to her account, even after blocking him, he allegedly continued reaching out through her family members and friends.

The content creator further alleges that Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale has repeatedly called her and addressed her using inappropriate and insulting names. She also told the Honk Magazine team that he allegedly contacted her mother and insulted her over matters concerning her daughter.

During a meeting with the Honk Magazine team, the complainant became emotional and cried while recounting her experience. She said the continued situation has affected her peace of mind and that she has struggled emotionally since the relationship ended.

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Honk Magazine Calls for Official Investigation

Honk Magazine is bringing the matter to public attention because the complainant says she wants the appropriate authorities to intervene.

We are therefore calling on the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and other relevant authorities to investigate the allegations involving Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale, examine the evidence available, and determine whether any criminal offence has occurred.

The complainant has provided identifying information concerning the individual, including his reported date of birth, which can be supplied directly to law enforcement for investigative purposes.

Honk Magazine emphasizes that the allegations in this report have not been established as fact by a court or law-enforcement agency. The purpose of this report is to bring the complainant’s concerns to the attention of the appropriate authorities and encourage a proper investigation.

We also urge members of the public not to threaten, harass, confront or take the law into their own hands against Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale. Any relevant information or evidence should be submitted directly to law enforcement.

If you are an authority reviewing this report, Honk Magazine is appealing for this complaint to be properly documented and investigated.

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Reported individual: Wisdom Ehidiamen Abgonghale
Reported location: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Reported Individual uses these phone numbers: 07063041088, 08117042690, 08119078335
Nature of complaint: Alleged harassment, persistent unwanted contact, intimidation/blackmail, and cyber-related harassment following the end of a relationship.

If you are just coming across this post. please share and report this to the police in Nigeria so they can investigate him.

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