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Roddy Ricch Wins Album of the Year at the 2020 BET Awards

Roddy Ricch has taken home one of the biggest honors at the 2020 BET Awards tonight.

On Sunday (June 28), the Roddy won Album of the Year for his debut album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial. The nominees for this year include Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial by Roddy Ricch, DaBaby’s Kirk, Megan Thee Stallion’s Fever and Lizzo’s Cuz I Love You.

The 16-track album features appearances from Gunna, Lil Durk, Meek Mill, Mustard, Ty Dolla $ign and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. The album, which dropped back in December, landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart a week after it was released. Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial has been No. 1 on the chart on four different occasions.

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Roddy was nominated for five awards altogether including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Album of the Year for the aforementioned LP, Video of the Year for “The Box,” the Viewer’s Choice Award for “The Box” and Best New Artist.

In 2019, Cardi B was awarded the victory with her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy The rapper’s first LP beat Travis Scott, Meek Mill and The Carters at last year’s ceremony.

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The 2020 BET Award nominees were announced earlier this month with Drake leading among his peers with six nods. Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy trailed closely behind Drizzy with five nominations each. This is the “Bacc Seat” rapper’s first time winning this award in this category. He joins the ranks of artists like Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar, who won in previous years.

Prior to the nominees being announced, BET revealed that although the country is experiencing a pandemic, which has forced show production to cease, they will still be holding their annual event. The award show, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, was done virtually.

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BET said in a statement back in May, “Using an array of innovative techniques and artist-generated content, the show will continue, allowing the audience to join in a celebration of black love, joy, pride and power with an all-star lineup.”

Congratulations to Roddy Ricch and everybody involved in the making of this project.

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Bianca Censori Defies Hotel Dress Code in Scandalous Style with Kanye West

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Earlier this week, Bianca Censori and her husband Kanye West were spotted at the iconic Chateau Marmont for lunch. The Australian model, known for her daring fashion choices, turned heads yet again with her provocative outfit. Censori sported a tiny pair of shorts, black heels, and a revealing white bikini top, which undoubtedly caught the attention of both onlookers and the hotel staff.

Despite Chateau Marmont’s strict business casual dress code, Censori’s nearly nude appearance did not elicit any complaints from the staff. This is not the first time Censori has pushed fashion boundaries at the luxury hotel. Earlier this month, she made headlines by arriving in a thong and later in a sheer nude mini dress paired with long stockings, heels, and a tan hat, while Kanye shielded her from photographers.

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As of now, Chateau Marmont has not commented on Censori’s repeated dress code violations. What do you think of Bianca Censori’s scandalous fashion statements at the Chateau Marmont? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for more updates.

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Keke Palmer Defends Tyler Perry Amid Misogyny Backlash, “The Real Enemy is the System!”

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In a recent episode of her podcast Baby, This is Keke Palmer, Keke Palmer hosted Tyler Perry, sparking intense discussions online. Perry’s comments, addressing long-standing criticisms that his films often depict Black women in distress, went viral. Defending his creative choices, Perry stated, “A large portion of my fans are disenfranchised. Who cannot get in the Volvo and go to therapy on the weekend. You’ve got this highbrow negro who is all up in the air with his nose up looking at everything… Don’t discount these people and say their stories don’t matter. Who are you to be able to say which Black story is important, or should be told? Get out of here with that bullsh*t.”

Perry’s remarks led to significant backlash, including accusations of misogyny. In response, Keke Palmer took to social media platform X to defend Perry. She argued that critics are misdirecting their anger. “The enemy isn’t Tyler, it’s the system that makes it hard for multiple black artists to shine at one time,” Palmer asserted. “Oppression turns you against the person that gets the shine opposed to questioning why there can only be so few at a time. Tyler is not the gatekeeper of all black stories; he’s just one creative who broke through the system. Advocating for others to do the same is the fight, not hating Tyler for his work that many do love.”

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Palmer also highlighted Perry’s significant contributions to the Black community in a follow-up tweet, noting his employment of numerous Black individuals and urging followers not to “blame his movies for oppression.”

What are your thoughts on Keke Palmer’s defense of Tyler Perry amid the backlash? Share your opinions in the comments, and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for more updates.

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