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Police arrest TikToker who fatally struck 59-year-old man while on live-stream

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Police arrested a TikTok content creator who was live-streaming to 14 viewers when she fatally struck a 59-year-old pedestrian.

Tynesha McCarty-Wroten, known by her TikTok handle “Tea Tyme,” struck Darren Lucas while live-streaming on Nov. 3, 2025.

Lucas, a grocery store employee, was dead on arrival at a local hospital. He was struck across the street from Torres Fresh Market in Zion, Illinois, where he worked.

Tynesha, 46, was arrested on Christmas Eve and charged with 2 felonies: reckless homicide and aggravated use of a communication device resulting in death.

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Tynesha was leaving home with her bags packed when officers served her with an arrest warrant.

Prosecutors said Tynesha was previously arrested for a DUI, and she was driving on a suspended license.

Toxicology tests revealed no alcohol or drugs in her system at the time of the fatal accident.

The live-stream was deleted from her TikTok page, but someone uploaded the video on TikTok.

In the video, Tynesha screamed loudly and a thud is heard when the accident happened at 5:46 pm.

“F–k, f–k, f–k,” she said before getting out of the vehicle. Tynesha’s 7-year-old grandson, who was in the backseat, asked her “What was that?”

When Tynesha got back in the car, a woman on the live-stream asked if she was okay.

“I just hit somebody,” the content creator said. “Call y’all right back.”

A Reddit user watched the livestream as it happened.

“She was driving while talking to everyone in the chat responding to comments, looking at the screen way too much. You could clearly tell she wasn’t paying attention to the road. I remember thinking, ‘Girl please just focus, this is not safe.’

“Then suddenly, in the middle of the conversation, there was this loud thud like the car hit something solid. Her phone jerked, the camera shook, and then she just froze. The look on her face was pure shock. She put the phone down, opened the door, and got out. People in the chat were confused, asking what happened. And then the live just ended.”

Police said Tynesha remained at the scene and called 911 to report the accident.

She has since made her TikTok account private and deleted her bio section, which listed her residence as Zion, Illinois.

Following her arrest, she was released on bond pending her murder trial. A preliminary hearing is set for June 27, 2026.

She is restricted to her home after a curfew every night. She is not allowed to drive or use social media outside of her residence.

State prosecutors said she “posed an incredible risk to every driver and pedestrian” and was “selfish” to live-stream while driving.

Alabama pastor Da’Quarius Green dies at 31 in ‘domestic incident’

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Alabama pastor Da’Quarius Green died from a gunshot wound in what police describe as a “domestic incident.” He was 31.

Pastor Green of Elba Zion Missionary Baptist Church was shot Tuesday, December 23, at his home in the Freedom Heights neighborhood of Level Plains, police said. He died in a hospital on Saturday, December 27.

Green’s church announced his death in a Facebook post.

“With heavy hearts yet unwavering faith, we share that our beloved Pastor Da’Quarius Green has transitioned from this earthly life into eternal rest.”

Police said Green was involved in a domestic dispute at his home with a woman, who was not identified.

An Instagram post by Gospel Artist Entertainment, claimed Green’s estranged wife, Quintaria Massey, was a suspect and shot him in “self defense.”

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“Prayers Up: Montgomery, AL. Pastor, DaQuarius Green was fatally shot by his wife, First Lady Quintaria Massey,” the post read. “It’s been reported that his children witnessed the tragedy. He was the pastor of Elba Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Alabama.”

No arrests have been made.

According to WIS10, before his fatal shooting, the pastor faced three misdemeanor counts of domestic violence last year. All charges were dismissed after the alleged victim refused to testify.

In a protection order filing, a woman alleged Green, the father of her children, struck her when she was pregnant.

However, Minister DiVonta Palmer, a fellow pastor and friend, says Green was a humble man of God.

“He was telling me how fatherhood had changed him,” Palmer said.

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“We weren’t best friends or anything like that,” Palmer said. “But when I would see him, whether at church or at Walmart, we always talked.”

He added, “the man was a humble man, an honest man, a man who deeply loved God and his family. He was human. A man of God. A father. A husband. He did not deserve to die.”

A$AP Rocky pays rent for residents in his childhood apartment building

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Rapper A$AP Rocky partnered with Bilt to pay a year’s rent for residents who live in his former childhood apartment building in Harlem.

The “Rent Free” campaign is to celebrate the upcoming release of his fourth studio album, DON’T BE DUMB.

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Rocky and Bilt, the loyalty and payments platform, teamed up to pay rent for the tenants in his childhood apartment building from January 2026 until January 2027.

“For me, it’s always been about your community and neighborhood. Harlem made me who I am, from uptown to downtown, and that connection to place is everything,” said Rocky. “When Bilt said they wanted to cover rent for everyone in the same building where I grew up, that hit different. That’s not just business, that’s understanding what community really means,” he added.

After several delays, Rocky’s LP, with self-designed cover art, drops on January 16, 2026. It’s his first studio album release in nearly 8 years.

Rocky’s limited-edition vinyl LP is available to Bilt members through a special pre-order on Bilt’s app and website.

“This vinyl is my love letter to New York, and being able to give back to the exact place that raised me while helping people across the country with their rent is the kind of partnership that actually matters.”

Rocky, 37, is also featured in a special edition of Bilt’s game show, “Rent Free,” where Rocky offers Bilt members the chance to win free rent payments of up to $2,500 a month.

The top 10 winners will also receive autographed editions of the exclusive vinyl LP. Hundreds more winners will earn bonus Bilt points.

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“From joining us at Bilt’s launch to now, his roots in Harlem have always been inseparable from his success, and this limited-edition vinyl is our way of honoring that connection,” said Ankur Jain, Bilt’s founder and CEO. “It’s a celebration of the community that shaped one of hip-hop’s most influential artists and a reminder of why giving back to your neighborhood matters.”

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Rocky and pop singer Rihanna Fenty, 37, share three children, sons RZA, 3, Riot Rose, 2, and 3-month-old daughter Rocki Irish Mayers.

Rihanna supported Rocky’s new album cover art in the comments after he unveiled his self-designed cover art on December 16.

She wrote: “Sooo f—in proud!!!! LETS GOOOO BABY.”

Cardi B asked Stefon Digg’s private chef not to press charges after assault

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Stefon Diggs’ live-in chef accused him of slapping and choking her over a pay dispute. The woman, identified as M. Adams, pressed charges against the New England Patriots wide receiver on December 16.

According to a Dedham, Massachusetts police report, Adams moved out of Diggs’s $2.7 million home in Dedham on December 2, after the alleged assault.

Diggs allegedly entered Adams’ unlocked bedroom and ordered her to leave the house. He allegedly refused to pay her.

She claimed he slapped her face, applied pressure to her neck with his arm, and forcibly threw her onto a bed. She told police she was in distress and had difficulty breathing.

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Adams said she began working for Diggs as his private chef on July 20. She was to be paid monthly for her services until after the NFL season.

She told police she is still owed a month’s pay.

According to the police report, Adams said she returned to Diggs’ home to get her personal belongings on December 9. At that point, she engaged in a heated discussion with Diggs, who told her to ask his assistant for her paycheck.

Adams spoke to “Melissa” in finance who explained that Diggs wanted Adams to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before she could be paid. But Adams refused to sign.

She initially hesitated to press charges against Diggs because she was afraid of him. But she changed her mind and proceeded to file charges.

She asked the officer to reach out to Diggs and ask him not to contact her anymore.

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Adams said that earlier in the week she received text messages from Diggs’ girlfriend (believed to rapper Cardi B) who stated, “You don’t need to do this. It’s not that big of a deal.”

Adams said that based on the messages, she believed Diggs somehow knew she was in contact with the police.

On December 20, the police officer who took Adams’ statement reached out to Diggs by phone, but his call went straight to voicemail.

On December 22, the officer attempted to call Diggs again, but the call again went to voicemail.

Diggs, 32, was arrested Tuesday, December 30, and charged with felony strangulation, or suffocation, along with misdemeanor assault and battery.

The Patriots are allegedly “panicking” over Diggs’ latest PR nightmare.

“Coaches are thinking X’s and O’s… and yeah, they’re panicking a little,” said former NFL quarterback and analyst Chris Simms. “Now you’re talking about relying on guys who aren’t in the trust tree. You don’t want to throw a rookie into a playoff situation and say, ‘Take Stefon Diggs’ role.'”

“There’s concern, and the Patriots are a top-notch organization. They don’t like this kind of publicity,” Simms said.

Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Sen. Clay Davis On ‘The Wire’) Dead at 71

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Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Sen. Clay Davis On ‘The Wire’) Dead at 71
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Character actor Isiah Whitlock, Jr. died Tuesday in New York. He was 71.

His manager Brian Liebman confirmed Whitlock died peacefully following a brief illness.

Whitlock is best known for his role as crooked Baltimore Senator Clay Davis in HBO’s TV series “The Wire.”

He appeared in recurring scenes in Seasons 1-4 before joining the main cast in the final Season 5.

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Davis popularized the phrase “Sheeee-it!” that became a viral meme on social media.

“I did it there, and I did it in She Hate Me,” Whitlock said in a 2008 interview. “But then, when I got on to The Wire, I saw a couple of opportunities where I could do it, and I did. And they started writing it in.”

His first TV role was a 1987 guest appearance on CBS’ Cagney & Lacey. He also appeared in multiple Spike Lee films and roles in such TV series as Veep, Your Honor and The Residence.

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Whitlock’s last TV role was as the Chief of Police on Netflix’s White House murder mystery The Residence.

Update: Stefon Diggs’ personal chef alleges he slapped and choked her over a pay dispute

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Update: Stefon Diggs’ personal chef alleges he slapped and choked her over a pay dispute
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Stefon Diggs’ personal chef accuses him of assaulting her over a month long pay dispute.

The New England Patriots wide receiver denied strangling the woman in a domestic violence incident in Massachusetts on December 2.

In a Dedham Police Department report obtained by Boston 25 News, the woman alleged Stefon choked and slapped her during an argument over her pay.

The police report, dated Dec. 16, 2025, stated the woman initially hesitated to file charges “due to his fame” but she later changed her mind.

The woman reported pain and difficulty swallowing after the alleged assault.

Stefon, 32, is charged with felony strangulation or suffocation, according to reports.

A text message contained in the complaint reveals Stefon refused to pay the woman for her business.

“You will paying me out for the season [sic] & the money you said you would pay me for my business,” she wrote in the text. She continued, “wasted my f–ing time being here because you got a f–ing circus going on. I’m out of your life!”

Stefon replied, “I won’t be paying you s–t. f–k I look like paying you and paying another xhef [sic].”

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Stefon’s arraignment hearing is scheduled for January 23. His attorneys were in court on Tuesday to try and delay the arraignment date until March 2026.

His lawyers also asked a judge to keep the details of the incident sealed, Boston 25 News reported.

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The Patriots released a statement on Tuesday saying the star wide receiver “categorically denies the allegations.” He vowed to cooperate with authorities and the NFL in their investigations.

“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs. Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”

The NFL also released a statement saying, “We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the club. We have no further comment at this time.”

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Stefon’s complicated personal life includes 5 children with multiple women. Allegedly, he is expecting 3 more children.

Rapper Cardi B gave birth to Stefon’s second son in November.

The couple made headlines when he spent the holidays with his other baby mamas, while she celebrated Christmas alone with her 4 children.

In a livestream video, Cardi B begged her fans to stop being mean to her. She explained she already had Stefon’s child and she needs support and love from her fans.

Cardi seemed to suggest she and Stefon are still together despite the rumors that he’s cohabitating with Instagram model Cay Benji, the mother of 2 of his 8 children.

The rapper insisted Stefon’s relationship with his other baby mamas is a “non-issue.” She complained that her fanbase, aka “support system”, have turned into a source of stress for her.

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“Y’all need’a calm down. Is y’all cool?” she asked her fans in a livestream video. “Y’all been dragging me for three or four days. Like y’all been a little bit too mean!”

She begged her fans to stop hating on her. “I need my support system, my fans, to love me.”

So far, Cardi B has not commented publicly on the allegations against Stefon.

Tyler Perry’s accuser explains why he sent friendly texts to the mogul after his alleged assault

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Tyler Perry’s accuser explained why he sent the movie mogul friendly text messages to Tyler after alleged s*x assaults.

Text messages shared by Tyler’s legal team show Mario Rodriguez asked the filmmaker for money before filing his lawsuit last week.

Mario, 40, filed a lawsuit against Tyler, claiming the famed director made unwanted advances toward him and groped his genitals.

However, text messages from Mario to Tyler showed nothing but love for the 56-year-old playwright.

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In one text message sent to Tyler in 2024, Mario wrote, “you got my Mexican a– out of a lot of bad places and I just wanna tell you thank you. I can’t buy you anything, but I just wanna tell you that your boy right here appreciates you more than anything.”

Mario continued: “straight from the heart bro nothing I wouldn’t do for you man anyways enjoy your time and I hope I see you again soon.”

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Tyler responded, “Happy Thanksgiving my friend. Yeap [sic] you’ve been through it. I’m glad you’re doing well. You don’t have to give me a thing or pay me a thing. I’m just glad you’re good.”

Mario replied: “I’m still going through it but you know me man I’m a survivor just like you are and I’m glad that you’re my friend and I love you bro respectfully.”

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Mario clarified why he sent the texts expressing his gratitude to Tyler.

“I want to briefly respond to what’s being said about me right now. People are pointing to messages where I was polite, grateful, or vulnerable — and trying to use that to discredit me,” Mario said in a statement to PEOPLE.

“When someone has influence over your career, your income, your future, you don’t feel free. Survivors often stay cordial. They often ask for help when they feel desperate,” Mario continued.

“That does not mean abuse didn’t happen. Those text messages were sent to Perry at a time when I was especially vulnerable as can be seen from the context. Continued financial support and access are not inconsistent with abuse — they are often part of the power dynamics that follow it.”

Mario alleges the incidents occurred between 2014-2019.

IMDB.com lists only 2 acting credits for Mario: “Family Business” TV series in 2020 and Tyler’s “Boo! A Madea Halloween” movie in 2016.

Grammy-Nominated Gospel Singer Richard Smallwood Dead at 77

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Richard Smallwood, the “Total Praise” gospel singer, has died at age 77, his family confirmed on Tuesday.

A family representative confirmed the singer and pianist died from natural causes and that his death was not unexpected.

Smallwood died from complications related to kidney failure on Tuesday at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Maryland.

“We are saddened to announce the passing of world-renowned artist, songwriter, and musician, Richard Smallwood,” a social media post read. “The family asks that you respect our privacy during this difficult time, while helping to celebrate the legacy he leaves behind and the gifts he unselfishly shared with the world.”

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The Howard University graduate founded The Celestials, the first gospel group on Howard University’s campus. The Celestials was the first gospel act to perform at Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival.

Later, he founded the Richard Smallwood Singers, which released their eponymous debut album in 1982.

They “created a distinct sound that caught on with middle class, mostly black Christian young adults,” an obituary for Smallwood provided to USA TODAY noted. He later formed Vision, a backing choir with which he released several albums into the 2010s.

The “Center of My Joy” singer’s work earned him multiple Grammy nominations over the years.

Smallwood’s music has been covered by artists such as Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Yolanda Adams, Karen Clark-Sheard, and many more. He accompanied opera legend Leontyne Price at a White House Christmas celebration during the Reagan administration.

Africans issue warnings after British boxing champ Anthony Joshua lost 2 friends in fatal car accident

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Africans issued warnings about moving back to the continent after British boxing champ Anthony Joshua lost 2 friends in a fatal car accident on Monday.

Officials say Joshua, 36, was sitting in the backseat of a black Lexus SUV that collided with a truck on a highway near Lagos, Nigeria.

Photos and video from the scene show the bodies of Joshua’s best friends, Latz and Sina, lying in the roadway. The bodies lay there for hours in the hot sun.

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Sina was Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, while Latz was Joshua’s personal trainer. The three men traveled the world together.

Now Africans have issued warnings about the lack of resources and emergency services.

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One man said in a viral video: “There was an accident. People got brains crushed out. They’re lying in the road and there is no paramedics, no emergency support. That is the reality of what most people have to live by in Africa.”

He said Good Samaritans who helped Joshua out of the mangled wreckage were praying for him and telling him he is not going to die. “And there is nobody there seriously to help,” he added.

He said Nigeria is a “dysfunctional country,” and that’s why people move away from Africa and “try to create a life elsewhere.”

He added, “If you’re going to go to Africa during December, sure have fun. But just remember, if something goes wrong, you’re on your own.”

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Local officials say speed contributed to the accident. A tire on the SUV exploded causing the driver to lose control and collide with a red truck.

The SUV was “suspected to be traveling beyond the legally prescribed speed limit”, according to officials. No one was charged in the accident.

The Lagos-Ibadan expressway is known as one of Nigeria’s deadliest roads, according to the BBC. The highway has heavy traffic during the holidays as many Nigerians living abroad visit for the festive period.

Joshua is the son of British Nigerian parents. He was born in England but grew up in Nigeria where he attended a boarding school.

He returned to England after his parents divorced.

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Ja Morant Ejected for Making Gun Gestures Toward Referee After No-Call (Video)

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Ja Morant Ejected for Making Gun Gestures Toward Referee After No-Call (Video)
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Memphis Grizzlies problem child Ja Morant was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Washington Wizards for making gun gestures toward a referee.

Ja was upset over a no-call when he made the gun gestures toward the nearest referee. He was immediately booted from the game.

As Ja walked toward the locker room, he pretended to make it rain on the NBA fans in the stands.

During the game, Ja made a NSFW remark about Wizards fans, saying, “They be on my d–k more than my b–ch.”

The Wizards (7-23) defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 116-112 at home. The Grizzlies slipped to 15-17 on the season.

Ja finished the game with 21 points and 7 assists. The Grizzlies star is averaging 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game.

He has been mentioned in trade talks as the Grizzlies look to unload him during the off-season.

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In April, Ja was fined $75,000 by the NBA for making gun gestures and tossing “hand grenades” into the stands during NBA games.

The 26-year-old point guard was repeatedly warned about making gun gestures toward fans during NBA games. But he ignored the warnings.

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