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Viral ATL Cheating Scandal Results in Pay Day for Wife, Kendrick Surprises Fans with New Album, Man Goes to Prison over Bag of Potato Chips, Trump’s “Landslide” Win Wasn’t That Big of a Margin, Katt Williams Buys Film Studio and More Viral Twists We Saw Last Week

Going to prison over a bag of potato chips was not on our news bingo card this week.

ATL Woman Who Caught Her Husband Cheating in Now-Viral Video Just Got a Hefty Settlement

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An Atlanta area woman who learned her husband was cheating on her after an innocent phone call with an airline representative exposed his infidelity, has finally been granted a divorce. — Angela Johnson

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What This Ohio Man Did Over a Bag of Potato Chips Got Him Sent to Prison

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An Ohio man was handed a prison sentence this week for an unthinkable crime he committed exactly one year ago. Authorities say the incident stemmed from a dispute over a bag of potato chips. Seriously. — Kalyn Womack

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In Another Legal Action, Drake Accuses Universal Music Group For Allowing Kendrick Lamar To Call Him Out His Name

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Drake has hit us with another back-to-back. And no we’re not talking about music, I’m talking about legal action. — Noah A. McGee

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Kendrick Lamar Just Dropped a New Music Video, and Black Twitter is Going Nuts Over It

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Thanksgiving may be a few days away, but Kendrick Lamar made sure rap fans had something to eat when he dropped the official music for his song “Squabble Up” on Monday. — Shanelle Genai

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Katt Williams Is About to Make a Major Move in Hollywood. Look out Tyler Perry

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Katt Williams is expanding his footprint in Hollywood outside of just being a comedian and an actor—and potentially about to dethrone Tyler Perry—thanks to his latest move. I’ll explain. — Shanelle Genai

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NYT Report: Trump Claimed He Beat Kamala Harris By A Landslide, But The Opposite is True

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Since Donald Trump won the 2024 election, his campaign has labeled his victory a “landslide” and even marketed merchandise like the “Official Trump Victory Glass.” However, his win was not a landslide by any means. — Candace McDuffie

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Alabama Police Beat and Killed This Black Woman 80 Years Ago. Her Family is Just Now Learning the Truth.

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A family is finally getting answers to a nearly 80-year mystery behind the death of their loved one during an encounter with Alabama police. — Angela Johnson

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