Notable Black Moments In 2025

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Updated Nov. 7th, 2025 7:00 a.m.

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is being extradited to Miami to face an attempted murder charge tied to a May shooting outside a celebrity boxing event, Miami police confirmed Thursday.

Authorities say the 37-year-old was taken into custody in Dubai and arrived in the U.S. earlier Thursday through Newark, New Jersey, where he was booked into Essex County Jail. The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed his extradition before his transfer to South Florida.

Miami Police say Brown had been posting videos from Dubai while evading arrest, appearing to taunt authorities. “He was kind of taunting us, saying, ‘I’m safe here,’” said spokesperson Officer Michael Vega. “But we’re getting the last laugh. No matter who you are, if you commit a crime in the City of Miami, we’ll find you.”

A warrant issued in June accuses Brown of attempted murder with a firearm following the May 16 incident near Northeast 2nd Avenue and 67th Street. Witnesses identified him as the shooter after an argument broke out in the parking lot, and investigators recovered shell casings and an empty gun holster.

Brown later claimed on social media that he was “jumped by multiple individuals” trying to rob him and that police temporarily detained him before releasing him.

The Miami Police Department credited its detectives, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, and U.S. Marshals for their “relentless” efforts in tracking Brown’s movements and securing his arrest.

Once a dominant NFL player, Brown’s career has been marred by controversy, including multiple suspensions and legal troubles. A seven-time Pro Bowler, he played 12 seasons with teams including the Steelers, Patriots, and Buccaneers, recording 12,291 yards and 88 touchdowns before his abrupt exit from the league in 2021.

From sports to politics to entertainment,  keep scrolling for some of the notable moments of 2025 that we’ll never forget.

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1. Antonio Brown Extradited to Miami for Attempted Murder Charge

2. Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland dies in apparent suicide at 24

3. ‘Snowfall’ Spinoff Starring Gail Bean & Isaiah John Picked Up To Series By FX

4. Halle Bailey and DDG Drop Restraining Orders Against Each Other After Nearly 5 Months

5. R&B singer Sammie arrested in Henry County in family violence case

6. Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier Arrested in Massive Illegal Gambling Bust

7. “RHOP” Star Dr. Wendy Osefo and Husband Eddie Hit With Fraud Charges

8. Diddy sentenced to 50 months of incarceration

9. Latto Finally Confirms Long-Rumored Relationship With “Husband” 21 Savage

10. Cardi B claims Nicki Minaj needs 'to get help' amid heated online exchange

11. Saucy Santana Rips JT To Shreds After The City Girl Targets Him In Her Latest Online Tirade

12. Cardi B Apologizes To Latto Following Leaked Audio Mention

13. Music producer Metro Boomin found not liable in sexual assault trial

14. It’s a Girl! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Introduce Daughter Rocki Irish Mayers

15. Cardi B exclusively opens up about pregnancy, new album and finding stability with Stefon Diggs

16. Arrest made in theft of hard drives with unreleased Beyoncé music

17. Malcolm-Jamal Warner honored by family with foundation

18. Multiple historically Black universities under lockdown after receiving threats

19. Mariah Carey Accepts Video Vanguard Award

20. Young Thug Seemingly Addresses Online Backlash After Jail Calls Leak

21. Carmelo Anthony shares emotion, inspiration in hard-won Hall of Fame moment

22. Young Thug Claims Gunna Owes Him An Explanation As A Man Even If He Doesn’t Want To Hear It

23. Ciara’s son with rapper Future now officially carries Russell Wilson's last name after legal change

24. Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. agree to 2026 exhibition fight

25. Latto, Ice Spice squash rumored feud and drop new song

26. Montell Jordan Announces His Cancer Has Returned and Spread

27. Karen Huger, 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star, released from prison after DUI conviction

28. Buccaneers waiving rookie safety Shilo Sanders, agents say

29. Kobe Bryant Movie in the Works: Warner Bros. Nabs Spec Script About Lakers Star’s Dramatic Draft Day

30. Lil Nas X Pleads Not Guilty After Arrest in Los Angeles

31. 'Power' actor Alix Lapri arrested in Georgia, charged with child cruelty and disorderly conduct

32. JaNa Craig Spotted Cozying Up With Rapper Key Glock in NYC

33. Lil Yachty Faces Backlash Over Controversial George Floyd Lyric

34. Court denies Tory Lanez’s request to submit new evidence in Megan Thee Stallion shooting case

35. Wendy Williams’ Guardianship Is Upheld After New Medical Exam Results

36. Rapper T-Hood’s slaying may have been self-defense as police suspect girlfriend’s brother

37. Sha’Carri Richardson Issues Public Apology to Christian Coleman Following Domestic Violence Arrest

38. Shannon Sharpe Out at ESPN Following Lawsuit Settlement

39. Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but will coach Buffaloes this season

40. Destiny's Child reunites for surprise performance during Beyoncé's final show in Las Vegas

41. Atlanta Rapper Cash Out Gets Life For Rape & Trafficking Charges

42. Klay Thompson, Megan Thee Stallion make red carpet debut, confirm relationship

43. Shannon Sharpe, rape accuser settle $50 million lawsuit

44. Southern University expels Omega Psi Phi chapter after February hazing death of Caleb Wilson

45. Atlanta rapper Ca$h Out being sentenced in sex trafficking case

46. Nessa Diab Doubles Down On Smear Campaign Claims Against Jay-Z

47. Nicki Minaj and SZA’s online clash raises eyebrows

48. Unreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen in Atlanta Before Cowboy Carter Tour

49. Trey Songz Under Investigation For Alleged Brutal Attack On Photographer

50. Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell gets engaged to R&B singer Coco Jones

51. Boxing star Gervonta Davis arrested in Miami on battery charge

52. Sky superstar Angel Reese debuts Reebok signature shoe on NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition cover

53. Married to Medicine’s Dr. Heavenly Kimes Launches Run for Georgia State Representative

54. Sarah Jakes and Touré Roberts installed as Potter’s House co-senior pastors

55. Rapper Trippie Redd arrested trying to board flight at MIA

56. Combs found guilty of prostitution charges but not guilty of most serious counts

57. Diddy Jury Deadlocked on Racketeering Charge After Partial Verdict in Sex Trafficking Trial

58. Judge Dismisses Jay-Z’s Extortion, Defamation Lawsuit Against Tony Buzbee

59. Chris Brown’s Lawsuit Over Alleged Nightclub Attack Dismissed by Accuser

60. Jury deliberations begin in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

61. NBA’s Dillon Brooks Files Restraining Order Against Ex-Girlfriend, Alleging Harassment, Threats

62. Christian Keyes Snatches His Hit Show “All The Queen’s Men” from BET Over Alleged Lack of Transparency from the Network

63. Beyoncé brings out Miley Cyrus during ‘Cowboy Carter’ stop in Paris

64. Tyler Perry's attorney calls $260 million sexual assault lawsuit a ‘scam'

65. R. Kelly's Lawyers Allege Prison-Related Overdose and Denied Medical Care

66. Jackie Christie Gets into Altercation with Daughter

67. Bryshere Gray (‘Empire’) Charged with Assault After Hotel Altercation

68. 'RHOA' Star Porsha Williams Wins Prenup Battle With Ex Simon Guobadia

69. Lithonia rapper Silentó pleads guilty, sentenced to 30 years in prison for cousin’s shooting death

70. Mariah Carey Honored With Ultimate Icon Award at 2025 BET Awards — Her First BET Award Ever

71. Kirk Franklin Accepts the Ultimate Icon Award

72. Jamie Foxx breaks down in emotional BET Awards 2025 speech two years after stroke

73. Khaby Lame Was Detained by ICE, Agency Confirms

74. 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Brit Eady sues Bravo over explicit photo

75. Halle Berry's Boyfriend Van Hunt Proposed—But She Hasn't Responded Yet

76. Diddy paid $100K for video of hotel beating, security guard testifies

77. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Dwight Eubanks Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

78. Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, graduates high school

79. Megan Thee Stallion Announces New Anime Series, Teams with ‘The Boondocks’ Producer

80. Zion Williamson sued over allegations of rape, years of abuse

81. Diddy’s Lawyers Fight to Remove Kid Cudi’s Testimony About Porsche Fire

82. Janet Jackson accepts ICON Award and performs at the 2025 AMAs

83. Lauren and Cameron Hamilton announced they are expecting their first baby together

84. Love is Blind stars AD & Ollie announce pregnancy

85. Kai Cenat kicks off Streamer University

86. Skilla Baby shot in Detroit.

87. Tory Lanez transferred to another prison after being stabbed

88. Chris Brown granted bail by the U.K. courts

89. Skai Jackson Granted Restraining Order Against Alleged Abusive Ex

90. Megan Thee Stallion claps back at Tory Lanez & his fans

91. Jamal Roberts wins American Idol

92. Halle Bailey Seeks Protection From DDG, Alleges Abuse

93. Jayson Tatum undergoes surgery for torn achilles

94. Cassie testifies at Diddy's trial

95. Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Prison Stabbing Incident

96. Jury Finalized for Diddy’s Federal Criminal Trial in NYC, Opening Statements Set

97. Trump abruptly fires librarian of congress

98. Newark Mayor Detained By ICE

99. Bishop T.D. Jakes Announces Leadership Transition at The Potter’s House

100. Shilo Sanders signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent

101. Shedeur Sanders selected by the Cleveland Browns In The NFL Daft

102. Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer Battle

103. Shannon Sharpe Accused of Rape in $50 Million Lawsuit

104. Brian Steel joins Diddy's defense team

105. Gayle Kings makes her way to space

106. Vybz Kartel shuts the Barclays center down

107. Michelle Obama addresses divorce rumors

108. Toni Braxton and Birdman allegedly tied the knot?

109. Soulja Boy to pay over $4 million in damages for sexual assault and battery case

110. Warner Bros To Revamp 1992 Blockbuster hit 'The Bodyguard'

111. Detroit Rapper Sada Baby Arrested on Drug Warrant

112. Lebron James becomes first male athlete with own Ken Doll

113. Nicki Minaj named Billboard's best female rapper of all time

114. Juju Watkins named AP women's college basketball player of the year

115. Tamar Braxton Claps back at Jessie Woo

116. Sean Kingston And his mother, Janice Turner, found guilty on all five charges in wire fraud trial

117. Deion Sanders signs a 5-year, $54 million contract extension

118. Judge Dismisses Lil Rod's Lawsuit Against Diddy

119. Juju Watkins Suffers Torn ACL

120. Are Sherri & Nia Long Beefing?

121. Sauce Walka Shot In Downtown Memphis

122. Yella Beezy Arrested For Capital Murder

123. Lil Durk Hints At Marriage To India Royale In New Single

124. Boosie Announces Scholarship To Honor Caleb Wilson

125. Fivio Foreign Has Been Jailed Since January

126. Jonathan Majors seemingly admits to strangling his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari

127. UMG Files To Dismiss Drake's Lawsuit

128. DK Metcalf announces engagement to Normani

129. DC bids farewell to Black Lives Matter Plaza

130. Wendy Williams Passes Capacity Exam

131. Wendy Williams taken by ambulance after dropping desperate note from NYC window begging for help

132. Doechii Named Billboard's Woman Of The Year

133. Odell Beckham Jr. Named In Diddy Lawsuit

134. Druski Named In Diddy Lawsuit

135. DDG Calls Halle Bailey Out Alleging He Hasn't Seen Baby Halo In A Month

136. Jayson Tatum and Ella Mai Seemingly Confirm They Have a Baby Together

137. Amber Rose Addresses Joseline Incident On College Hill

138. Queen Latifah Performs During Quincy Jones Tribute At The Oscars

139. Oprah & Whoopi Goldberg Pay Tribute To Quincy Jones At The Oscars

140. Doja Cat Performs Diamonds Are Forever During James Bond Tribute At The Oscars

141. Paul Tazewell Becomes The First Black Man To Win Best Costume Design At The Oscars

142. Gervonta Davis & Lamont Roach's Fight Ends In Equal Draw

143. Paige Hurd & Rocye O'Neal Announce Engagement

144. RHOP Star Karen Huger Sentenced To Two Years In Prison With One Suspended

145. The Wayans Family Accepts Hall of Fame NAACP Image Award

146. Kamala Harris Delivers Powerful Speech At NAACP Awards

147. Simon Guobadia Gets Detained By ICE

148. Cassie Announces She's Expecting Baby #3 With Husband

149. Diddy Loses A Lawyer Ahead Of His Trial

150. Kodak Black, Tiger Woods & More Attend Black History Month Event At White House

151. Winnie Harlow & Kyle Kuzma Announce Engagement

152. Kendrick Lamar Makes Hip-Hop History With Three of the Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200

153. Kevin Hart Shows Up & Shows Out As the first on court-emcee for the NBA Allstar Game

154. JAY-Z Rape Lawsuit Dismissed, Sues Tony Buzbee For Defamation

155. Kanye West & Bianca Censori Reportedly Headed Towards Divorce

156. Real Housewives of Potomac Star Ashley Darby Finalizes Divorce

157. The Philadelphia Eagles Dominate The Kansas City Chiefs & Win The Super Bowl

158. Samuel L. Jackson Joins Kendrick For His Halftime Performance

159. Kendrick Lamar & SZA Perform At Super Bowl LIX Halftime

160. Jon Batiste Sings The National Anthem At Super Bowl LIX

161. Ledisi Sings Lift Every Voice & Sing At Super Bowl LIX

162. Randy Moss' Emotional Return to NFL Countdown

163. No More BMF? 50 Cent Beefs With Lil Meech & Big Meech

164. Beyonce drops dates for highly anticipated COWBOY CARTER tour

165. Beyonce wins her first ever Album Of The Year for COWBOY Carter at the GRAMMYs

166. Beyonce becomes the first black woman to win in the 'country' category at the GRAMMYs in 50 years

167. Alicia Keys wins Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the GRAMMYs

168. Kendrick Lamar Wins 5 GRAMMYs for 'Not Like Us' and becomes the most awarded rap song in #GRAMMYs history

169. Doechii Becomes the third woman to win Best Rap Album at the GRAMMYs

170. Beyonce Announces COWBOY CARTER Tour

171. WNBA Star A'ja Wilson Gets Jersey Retired At University of South Carolina

172. YFN Lucci Is Released From Prison

173. Angel Reese Pays Off Her Mama's Mortgage

174. The Philadelphia Eagles & The Kansas City Chiefs Will Meet Again At Super Bowl LIX

175. Skai Jackson Announces Arrival Of Her First Child

176. NFL Announces That SZA Will Join Kendrick Lamar During His Super Bowl Halftime Performance

177. Nelly Performs At Trump's Inaugural Ball

178. Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross Perform At Crypto Ball Despite Backlash

179. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban

180. Wendy Williams Speaks Out About Guardianship

181. Busta Rhymes Turns Himself In For Allegedly Assaulting Assistant

182. Beyoncé Postpones Anticipated Jan. 14th Announcement Due to L.A. Wildfires

183. Zendaya & Tom Holland Announce Engagement

184. Chicago Bulls Announce They Will Retire Derrick Rose's #1

185. Nicki Minaj Allegedly Hit With Assault & Battery Lawsuit

186. Shannon Sharpe Hints At Another Katt Williams Interview 👀

187. Simone Biles Revealed As Sports Illustrated's 2024 Sportsperson of the Year

188. De'arra Taylor Sues Ex Ken Walker

189. Coi Leray Announces Pregnancy With Trippie Red

190. Dreamdoll Announces Pregnancy

191. Bryce James Commits To The University of Arizona

192. Spidad Mitchell