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Tokyo Jetz Reveals She Tested Positive for Coronavirus
Tokyo Jetz is the latest rapper to reveal she has contracted the coronavirus.
The Florida rhymer shared the grim news on Saturday (June 27). In a video clip posted to Twitter, she can be seen getting a mobile COVID-19 test. She captioned the short video, “Ima just go back inside .”
She later revealed what caused her to get the test in the first place. “So I cooked crabs yesterday and all morning I was like ‘they been sitting they finna be so good’ …got home and can’t even taste shit!!!!” she tweeted, citing a common symptom of the coronavirus.
“I can taste stuff at the back of my throat but not on my tongue,” she added. “All day I been like ‘y’all don’t smell that bleach’…. when in reality no one does and I can’t smell anything…Luckily we broke my fever under 100 but it was 101.3…Mind you…the nigga who did my test said ‘oh u sick fa sho..u don’t need a test.’”
She later spelled out her symptoms for an inquisitive Twitter follower. “Fever 101.3, Body aches, Chills, No taste, Can’t smell, Sore throat, Cough,” she posted.
Luckily, it sounds like she is on the road to recovery. Responding to a fan who was upset that people were joking about the rapper’s diagnosis, she replied, “Good thing idgaf. They better pray they can recover as fast as me & don’t have underlying health issues.”
The Stimulus Package rapper recently made the headlines for a tasteless joke about the killing of George Floyd, a Black man murdered by police officers in Minneapolis, Minn. She has since offered a heartfelt apology.
Jetz joins a growing list of rappers who have tested positive for the virus including YNW Melly, Slim Thug, Scarface and more.
See Tokyo Jetz’s tweets about contracting the coronavirus below.
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Chris Brown Strikes Back: A $500M Legal Battle Against Warner Bros Over Controversial Docuseries
Chris Brown is making headlines with a massive $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros. and a production company called Ample Entertainment. He says their new docuseries, “Chris Brown: A History of Violence,” is filled with exaggerations about him. This lawsuit, filed on January 21, places Brown at the center of a hot debate about how the media tells stories about public figures.
The docuseries focuses on his troubled past, featuring controversial moments that have shaped how the public views him. However, Brown’s team claims that it goes beyond just telling facts. They argue that it uses misleading claims that hurt his reputation. His legal team feels that the series paints him negatively, ignoring how he has grown since past incidents.
Throughout his career, he has been a celebrated musician, dancer, and figure surrounded by controversy. As of now, Warner Bros. and Ample Entertainment have not responded to the lawsuit. However, this case raises important questions about what filmmakers should and shouldn’t do when telling stories about real people. For Brown, this lawsuit is not just about seeking money; it’s about taking control of how his life story is shared.
He feels frustrated with an entertainment industry that, focuses more on drama than the truth. Reactions to his lawsuit have been mixed. Some supporters argue that the media often emphasizes Brown’s wrongdoings while ignoring his creative contributions. Critics, however, see the lawsuit as an effort to avoid facing honest criticism. As this situation unfolds, it’s clear that Chris Brown is not just after $500 million; he’s also fighting for how his life story is perceived. Whether he will win this battle remains uncertain, but it is already creating discussions about the influence of the media.
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Outrage Over Sexyy Red’s MLK Tribute Leads to Apology
Sexyy Red is known for her bold style, but her recent attempt to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t go well. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, she posted an AI-generated image of herself with Dr. King, placed in what looked like a nightclub party scene. While she likely intended to celebrate him, the reaction was unfavorable, especially after Dr. Bernice King, the youngest daughter of Dr. King, criticized the post.
Dr. Bernice King found the image “distasteful” and argued that it did not honor her father’s legacy properly. She pointed out that having Dr. King in a party setting undermined his significant contributions to civil rights. On Twitter, she said, “This is not how we honor my father,” and urged Sexyy Red to take the image down immediately.
In response to the backlash, Sexyy Red removed the post and apologized sincerely. She stated that she respects Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and never planned to hurt anyone. “I apologize to his family and all I hurt with my post,” she said. Many fans appreciated her quick admission of the mistake and praised her honesty. However, this incident has sparked a larger discussion about how celebrities should pay tribute to significant figures.
This situation highlights how quickly social media can elevate a public figure’s mistakes. For Sexyy Red, this experience taught her a valuable lesson. Although Sexyy Red’s apology may not erase the negative feelings, it shows the importance of accountability for one’s actions. As the situation calms down, it’s clear that while people on the internet might forget quickly, the lessons learned from this moment could influence how artists honor historical figures in the future. For Sexyy Red, there’s hope that this mistake encourages a more thoughtful approach to influential people
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