Topic: Tmz

Mo Facts questions why Kanye West was not canceled when he made the "slavery is a choice" comment on TMZ, which was deeply traumatic for Black Americans. He argues that corporate action only occurs when certain protected groups are offended. The media is accused of using the White Lives Matter shirt and West's comments on George Floyd to keep Black audiences enraged and aligned against him.

Mike Tyson discusses an episode of his podcast where his daughter confronted rapper Boosie Badazz over his comments regarding Zaya Wade. TMZ's Harvey Levin praises Tyson for his "gentle" handling of the situation, while the hosts argue that Tyson was being leveraged as a "ConcuSerf" to police another Black man. The segment examines how Tyson's daughter used her father's reputation for violence to intimidate a guest.

A recent TMZ report about Kanye West using snake emojis is discussed as a media attempt to reignite his feud with Taylor Swift and discredit him. Meanwhile, the hosts observe a shift in Donald Trump's demeanor, noting that he has adopted a more professional "CEO" persona during daily briefings. They suggest West acts as a "hired gun" to handle the more aggressive media trolling while Trump remains focused on governance.

The hosts discuss the 2014 incident where comedian Joan Rivers told a reporter that "Michelle is a trans." Rivers died shortly after during a routine throat procedure, leading to conspiracy theories about a "hit." The segment notes the media's total suppression of the comment and Obama's subsequent handwritten note to Melissa Rivers.

Singer Mary J. Blige faced significant backlash for appearing in a Burger King commercial singing about "crispy chicken snack wraps." The ad was criticized for being artistically beneath an institution like Blige and for playing into racial stereotypes. The controversy reached mainstream outlets like TMZ, highlighting the risks celebrities face when endorsing fast-food products to their core demographics.

TMZ faced severe criticism for reporting Kobe Bryant's death before his wife, Vanessa Bryant, had been officially notified by authorities. While TMZ founder Harvey Levin defended the speed of the report as a standard response to a major news event, critics labeled the outlet's tactics as parasitic and soulless. The incident highlighted the tension between the public's demand for immediate information and the ethical responsibility to grieving families.

Comedian and actress Monique published an open letter criticizing Oprah Winfrey for what she described as a pattern of attacking black men while remaining silent on Harvey Weinstein. Monique, who has a long-standing feud with Winfrey dating back to the film "Precious," questioned why Winfrey looks for "silver linings" for white men but believes all allegations against black men. The letter resonated with those who feel the "old guard" of Hollywood media is losing its influence.

Transgender former adult film actress Mia Isabella claims to have inspired Colin Kaepernick to be bold during their friendship. Isabella compares the lack of media scrutiny regarding her connection to Kaepernick with the intense crisis management and TMZ coverage she faced during a scandal involving the rapper Tyga. The hosts question why this intersectional connection was not highlighted by the media, suggesting it might have hurt Kaepernick's brand with his core football audience.

Barack Obama and Kanye West shared parallel rises to fame starting in 2004, both being associated with Chicago. While Obama publicly praised West's musical talent during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, he maintained a political distance. The relationship was complicated by West's claim to TMZ that the President had called his home, a claim that highlighted the unusual intersection of hip-hop culture and the executive branch.