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Black America Web
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Killa Clown! Cam'ron's 10 Most Petty Moments
Kaitlyn Morris When it comes to celebrities fighting in public, the limits are pretty low in terms of how far some will go in order to get that 'gotcha' moment. In the very special case of New York rap icon Cam'ron, the limit simply doesn't exist; there's no telling how far Killa Cam is ever willing to take things. Take for example his recent and very random beef with veteran actor Omar Gooding, best known for supporting roles in beloved '90s sitcom Smart Guy , the late John Singleton's 2001 hood classic, Baby Boy , and most recently in a 2024 stage adaptation of New Jack City playing Detective Stone. We know what you're thinking: When? Where? Why? …How?! We'll let the GRAMMY-nominated emcee break it down from his perspective. See below: Thankfully Omar doesn't seem to be taking things too seriously on his end, although we doubt his jovial follow-up response (seen below) will be the last we hear from him in this still-ongoing war of words. RELATED: LOL! LiAngelo Ball Claims He's Rapping Circles Around Cam'ron We care about your data. See our privacy policy. Although Cam'ron did acknowledge the moment that sparked their beef, stemming from a December 2024 episode of his It Is What It Is podcast, he didn't exactly address the real reason why Omar is upset. While some might be able to see the honest mistake in calling him Omar Gooding 'Junior,' a clear mixup with his Oscar-winning brother, Cuba Gooding Jr., it was Cam's claim that actors like Omar and a stray bullet towards Ving Rhames are waiting around for rap moguls like his counterpart 50 Cent in order to get their next movie role. In the eight months that've transpired since then, we've seen IG trolling from both ends, a surprising trifecta of diss tracks from Omar aimed at Cam'ron (seen below) and the aforementioned K.O. chess move delivered by the Killa Season emcee. As Omar preps his next move, we strongly suggest he considers who his opponent is. In many ways the 'King Kong of pettiness,' Cam'ron has decades of trolling under his belt that always sees the masses laughing right along with him. We're not sure if it's his lyrical way with words, the Harlem-bred confidence he exudes or just a determination to always get the last word in — looking at you, Bill O'Reilly! — but the man simply knows how to handle himself in a debate. As we wait to see how his beef with Omar Gooding plays out, take a look below at 10 of the most petty moments from rapper Cam'ron. Beef wisely, folks: Fox News got a reality check that night! After video-model-turned-podcaster Melyssa Ford made an unfounded claim that Cam might've had contact with underage girls in the past, let's just say he sent her a reminder to 'watch your mouth' when opening it to disparagingly mention his name. He even added Bey's vocals at the end from the duet in question, 'Do It Again,' off his 2000 sophomore album, S.D.E . We hope their current falling out will be resolved as brothers do, but this was extra levels of petty given the analytical breakdown. 5. Replacing Mase with a body double for the cameo-filled video to 'Horse & Carriage' As the story goes, Mase wanted $50,000 for his appearance after doing other stuff pro bono (i.e. the cinematic '357' music video). Cam wasn't feeling the price point given their close ties, and it led to the start of a decades-spanning beef that only came to an end a few years ago. It's still jarring to currently see them podcasting together. Poor Abby — she should've watched an old taping of The O'Reilly Factor first! While the infamous 'Stop Snitching' campaign did in fact hold weight in the hip-hop community during that time, his words admittedly helped create a distrust for authorities throughout the inner cities of America where hip-hop culture dominates all opinions. These two have since made up and even discussed this very moment over laughter in recent times. Still, real hip-hop heads will never forget 'CURTISSSSSS!' When all else fails, put your foot in it! …straight savage! SEE ALSO
Buzz Feed
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Tia Mowry Opens Up About Black Identity And Belonging
If you're a millennial like me, then there's a big chance Tia Mowry played a part in your childhood. From shows like Sister, Sister and The Game to movies like Seventeen Again and Twitches, she and her twin sister Tamera were everywhere. And if you knew them, then there's an even higher chance you knew their younger brother, Smart Guy's Tahj Mowry, as well. Nowadays, Tia is widely known for sharing bits and pieces of her personal life online and connecting with fans on a deep and fun level. So, over the weekend, she posted a vulnerable message to Instagram to celebrate Juneteenth, where she opened up about her experience as a mixed-race woman, and why she's proud to call herself Black. She wrote her reflections on her Notes app and accompanied them with photos of herself and her family. "There were moments I questioned where I belonged. Even as a mixed kid, I knew I was Black. But growing up, the world around me didn't always reflect that back to me. I had to go on a journey to fully understand who I was and what it meant to walk through this world as a Black woman." "As a kid, I noticed the difference. When I was with my mom, who's Black, she was treated with suspicion. Not receiving an application for our dream home. Questions in first class. But with my white dad, people were welcoming. That's when I realized how much the color of your skin shapes how the world treats you." Tia said it "took time" for her to find her "place" in the world. She felt like everyone was in a clique in school, whether they were separated by interests or by race. Although she didn't always know where she fit in, she did always know where she stood. "It made me want to be loud about my pride," Tia continued. "To be Black and proud. To celebrate where I come from. And to use my voice and platform to make sure my community is seen, heard, and celebrated." "Representation matters. I'll never forget the messages I got: 'I never saw someone who looked like me on TV until you.' Moments like that helped me fully land in who I am and who I stand for." The mother of two revealed she looked into her ancestry. While she already knew her grandmother came from Eleuthera, an island in the Bahamas, she would later learn that her family lineage traces all the way back to Ghana and Nigeria. "We were taken, displaced, and yet survived. There is strength in that. And I carry that strength with me every day." Motherhood has also given Tia a new perspective on Blackness and how she wants to teach her kids to be proud of who they are and where they come from. But it hasn't come without obstacles. "My children are already feeling the weight of the world. At five, my son was called a monkey. He was told his skin was 'ugly.' And that's why I speak up, so they know they are loved, valued, and protected." "Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. But it's also a reminder that we're still pushing, still fighting, still rising. I carry that with me in my work, my purpose, and my motherhood." "I am Black. I am proud. I am loud with my love for this community. And I'll keep using my voice to create space for others to be proud too." What a beautiful message to commemorate the holiday and celebrate the culture. Fans absolutely loved it too: You can read her full post below:
