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We were very skeptical about the language the Houston Police Department used in their initial public messaging about this incident but we’re glad to see that our fears have been put to rest. A now-former Houston police officer has been fired after a viral social media video exposed a racist rant, triggering widespread backlash and prompting prosecutors to review every criminal case she handled, according to Police1. Officer Ashley Gonzalez, who joined the Houston Police Department in 2024, was terminated after investigators confirmed she appeared in videos where she repeatedly used racial slurs, specifically “ni**er”, and made wildly offensive remarks about Black people. In one clip, she allegedly boasted about using her authority as an officer to target Black individuals, raising serious concerns about bias in her policing. HPD released a public statement about Gonzalez’s termination via social media: The Houston Police Department (HPD) has terminated the employment of Ashley Gonzalez. As of today, she is no longer an employee of the department. HPD holds every officer to the highest standards of integrity and conduct, and will not waver in upholding these expectations. After discovering the incident, Ashley Gonzalez was immediately relieved of duty. In compliance with state civil service laws, an investigation was conducted as fast as legally possible. The department launched an internal affairs investigation shortly after the videos surfaced online. Officials described Gonzalez’s behavior as “abhorrent” and incompatible with law enforcement standards, leading to her swift dismissal. The fallout has extended beyond her termination. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced it is now reviewing all cases Gonzalez worked on during her time with the department. Prosecutors said they have an ethical obligation to reassess those cases and notify defense attorneys if her conduct could have impacted prosecutions or violated defendants’ rights. “The behavior exhibited by Ashley Gonzalez was abhorrent, disgusting and entirely unacceptable,” Chief J. Noe Diaz, Jr. stated. “It is deeply disturbing and has no place in law enforcement or in our community.” We hope every single one of the cases involving Black folks is overturned and restitution is made by the state. The Houston Police Officers’ Union also condemned the video, emphasizing that racist behavior is not tolerated and does not reflect the department’s values. Community leaders and city officials similarly denounced the remarks, warning that incidents like this erode public trust in law enforcement. That sounds good but we’re positive that this Gonzalez is not the first or nor the last racist employed by the city, the only difference is that perhaps those other bigoted utterances didn’t go viral across multiple social media platforms. That said, Gonzalez’s firing does highlight the fact that accountability within policing is possible when enough public pressure is applied. The post Update: Houston Cop Ashley Gonzalez Officially Fired For Racist Rant About Black People appeared first on Bossip.

Yet ANOTHER case where the the police are too inept, reckless, and overly-aggressive to do their jobs without bringing pain and suffering to the citizens they swore an oath to protect. A metro Atlanta woman has filed a federal lawsuit against multiple law enforcement agencies, alleging a that a wrongful and unlawful raid was enacted upon on her home. According to Atlanta News First reporting, Cathy George claims that her Sandy Springs condominium was stormed on October 24, 2023, by deputies from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office along with members of the U.S. Marshals Service. Authorities conducted the raid in an effort to locate Joshua Smiley, a fugitive who had been placed on the U.S. Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted list in June 2023 for alleged connections to a homicide in Alabama and a federal bond violation in Indiana. However, George’s attorneys claim that a critical and error undercut the entire operation, Smiley had already been arrested in Indiana prior to the raid on her home. George maintains that she had no connection whatsoever to Smiley. She says she had never met him, had no relationship with him, and had no reason to be targeted by DCSO or U.S. Marshals. Despite this, officers allegedly entered her home, detained her for roughly 20 minutes, and repeatedly questioned her about Smiley’s whereabouts, at times accusing her of hiding him. After showing officers photographs of her two sons, they realized that they had f***ed up and left leaving her house in complete disarray with no further explanation. The lawsuit argues that the raid was not only unjustified but also violated George’s constitutional rights. Her legal team contends that law enforcement failed to properly verify key information before executing the operation, resulting in what they describe as an unnecessary and traumatic intrusion into the life of an innocent person. “Innocent people should not have to pay the price for this type of federal error,” George said. “I deserve answers as to how something like this could have happened. If no one is held accountable, it will happen again.” George is now seeking accountability from both local and federal authorities, naming the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. government in her complaint. The case highlights broader concerns about how such high-risk operations are planned and executed, especially when errors can lead to innocent people being treated as criminal suspects.  BOSSIP has reported on dozens instances of this happening to people. A price has to be paid for this level of continued incompetence. We hope that price is extremely high and costs the city and the federal government millions of dollars in restitution. Ultimately, the lawsuit underscores the potential consequences of flawed law enforcement actions and raises questions about oversight, verification processes, and the protections afforded to citizens when authorities act on incorrect or outdated information. This sista need to be made whole then some. The post Atlanta Woman Sues Multiple Police Agencies Following Wrongful Raid That Destroyed Her Home appeared first on Bossip.

A Houston police officer has been “relieved of duty” after a wildly racist video showing her making bigoted remarks about Black people went super viral on social media. The incident has prompted an internal investigation and public backlash. According to Click2Houston, the Houston Police Department confirmed the officer, Ashley Gonzalez, has been under disciplinary action since the video surfaced, although officials have released little to no details about when or where it was recorded, or what led to the offensive rant. Gonzalez has reportedly completed more than 1,600 hours of law enforcement training, raising further concerns about how police officers are vetted for quality and character before being given a badge, a gun, and the power to decide life, death, freedom or incarceration. To state the obvious, character is not likely to be a prerequisite for becoming a police officer. Gonzalez is seen in a video proudly using the n-word with a hard -er multiple times as she lambasts melanated men and women for…existing. The Houston Police Officers’ Union reacted strongly, saying it was “extremely disturbed” by the footage and emphasized that racist conduct is not tolerated within its ranks. Union President Douglas Griffith underscored the department’s stated commitment to diversity and accountability, adding that leadership expects a thorough investigation and appropriate disciplinary action to maintain public trust. “The Houston Police Department prides itself as being one of the most diverse police departments in the nation,” Griffith said. Yeah, OK, sure. but there myriad members of races and ethnicities that like nothing more than being racist to Black folks. So, perhaps try harder to find a diversity of humanity. Earlier, we put “relieved of duty” in quotes because that is the language that the department has used publicly. However, it does NOT mean that she has been fired or that she WILL be fired. Far as we’re concerned, they are just waiting for the controversy to die down before they bring her back. Additional details reported by FOX 26 Houston paint an even more troubling picture of the way Gonzelez behaved while on duty. According to that outlet, the viewer-submitted footage shows the officer repeatedly using a racial slur to describe Black individuals while recounting an arrest. Gonzalez claimed that she used the same language toward a suspect during the incident and expressed satisfaction afterward, saying she felt “at peace” for having said it. “Y’all don’t know how good it felt to say ni**er out loud. Oh my God, I felt like I was back in the Marine Corps,” she said. While Houston police have acknowledged the video and confirmed the investigation, they have not definitively verified that Gonzalez is the person in the recording. Officials also have not indicated whether the probe will extend to reviewing her past conduct or interactions on the job, nor have they outlined potential disciplinary consequences beyond her current removal from duty. We’ll be watching this case to see how the department handles things. The post Houston Cop Ashley Gonzalez ‘Relieved Of Duty’ After Viral Racist Rant Against Black People appeared first on Bossip.

After audaciously alleging that women over 35 are “damaged goods,” Trick Daddy has the internet raising eyebrows again after sharing another unconventional dating rule that makes people think he hasn’t got a “nann” lick of sense. In a new interview with The Art Of Dialogue, released April 19, the “Take It To Da House” rapper said he has capped his dating age at 40, arguing that women over 40 are often too “serious” and should lower their standards. Here’s why, according to the rapper. He didn’t mince words about his stance, saying: ”Your seriousness don’t involve me, don’t involve men. I’m tired of women bragging about their credit score and their LLC’s and all this sh*t,” he griped. “We’re getting older. Let’s start respecting and loving on each other. Stop making it all about you. All these rules. Lower your standard.” The 51-year-old, who last year said he wouldn’t date women over 35 because they were “damaged goods,” explained that he prefers “nice young tender” women because they “appreciate” him more. “I want me a little nice young tender something that’s going to appreciate me. That’s going to tell me I smell good. That’s going to tell me they like my shoes sometimes.” Expanding on his perspective, he claimed that some older women he’s encountered come across as self-centered with unpleasant personalities, likening them to being “an old ass witch.” When it comes to appearance and attention, he added that the “young and tender” women he favors meet his criteria and give him the affection he wants. He also claimed younger women are more genuine and transparent, saying they often call him “daddy and say thank you baby.” He continued: “I want to pop out and she looking like a snack. I’m tired of these b*** with all these rules and regulations. What they don’t do, what they ain’t going to do, and all that sh*t I don’t want to hear all that. Get your ass in that kitchen. You always want to go out to eat. Go cook a n**** something. The older you is, the more you should know. Know better and you do better.” The rap star added, “I ain’t going past 40 ever in my life.” Social media say Trick Daddy should “Shut Up” Netizens wasted no time sharing their thoughts after this clip from the interview went viral. Reactions online were mixed, with some users arguing that the rapper made a few “points,” while several women and some men seemed relieved he was staying out of the 40+ dating pool. “No actual beautiful wholesome woman genuinely wants Trick Daddy’s ugly hideous a**,” one X user wrote. Another added, “The older I get the more attractive I find older women and women of my age more attractive. This California Raisins looking a** is just that creepy uncle to keep your daughter away from.” That wasn’t the only eyebrow-raising comment shared during The Art Of Dialogue interview with Trick Daddy. Later in the episode, he explained why he avoids dating women with a shoe size larger than 9, claiming they may have “big” hands and could be violent. Shockingly, larger sizes also don’t meet the criteria for his toe-sucking fetish. “I’m not fighting no b**** with no big a** hands. No big a*** feet. I don’t want to fight you. You violent. You wear a size 12,13, you need to be in the WNBA or some muthaf***king where. Not with me,” he said. “I like a nine. I put a b*** toes in my mouth in a minute. I’m not fittin’ to be sucking big a** toes this long…I’m the president and founder of the eat a booty gang. I know what I like.” Yikes. Trick Daddy said he wouldn’t date women over 35 during a 2025 interview on The Nene Leakes Show. Last year, during an interview with Nene Leakes, Trick Daddy said he wouldn’t date women over 35—a comment that resurfaced when the reality TV star asked about the status of his relationship with his ex-wife, Joy Young. The rapper and Young, who married in 2003, went through a contentious divorce that was finalized around 2022. “With the exception of you and maybe two or three other women, right, I’m not attracted to no women over 35 years old,” he said to an unbothered Leakes. “Y’all standards are too high, y’all are too emotional, y’all are damaged goods from y’all past relationships.” Watch the rapper’s full interview on The Art Of Dialogue above. What do you think of Trick Daddy’s new dating rule? Thoughts? RELATED CONTENT:  The Nerve, The Gall, The Sheer AUDACITY: Trick Daddy Gets DRAGGED To The Ashy Abyss For Saying Women Over 35 Are ‘Damaged Goods’ The post Not A ‘Nann’ Lick Of Sense: Trick Daddy Says He’ll ‘Never’ Date Women Over 40, Slip-N-Slide Suggests They Lower Their Standards appeared first on Bossip.

Baller bombshell Angel Reese is proving that her influence stretches far beyond her jump shot now that she’s sizzling and slaying a landmark campaign. The WNBA star has officially made history as the first WNBA player to star in a global Victoria’s Secret campaign, marking a cultural crossover moment that combines sports, fashion, and female empowerment in a way rarely seen before. In an Instagram video circulating online, Reese confidently posed for flashing cameras as she pulled up to the Victoria’s Secret flagship store in New York. While giving star athlete energy and supermodel poise, the multi-hyphenate donned a houndstooth Laquan Smith suit set, comprising a belted jacket and a knee-length skirt with a high split. Victoria’s Secret’s “Season of Strapless” campaign showcases Reese as the face of the brand’s summer swim and beauty collection, which was photographed in Barbados against a glowing, picturesque backdrop. The milestone arrives after Reese previously broke barriers as one of the first professional athletes to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, demonstrating the brand’s continued shift toward inclusivity and multidimensional representation. Angel Reese Stars in a Victoria’s Secret Campaign In an exclusive interview with Elle, the Maryland native opened up about building a life that extends beyond basketball. “Basketball is gonna stop one day,” the new Atlanta Dream team member shared, emphasizing the importance of owning her narrative and creating opportunities outside the game. At just 23, Reese continues to expand her brand through fashion, media, and her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, positioning herself as part of a new generation of athletes who refuse to be boxed into a single identity. This campaign represents a broader cultural shift in women’s sports. Women athletes are reshaping fashion spaces and showing the world that they are not a monolith. Athletes like Reese are proving that performance and personal expression can exist on the same stage – and this is only the beginning. Congratulations, Angel! The post Baller Bombshell Angel Reese Makes History As The First WNBA Athlete To Star In A Victoria’s Secret Campaign, Sizzles In Baaawdy Baring Bikini appeared first on Bossip.

Two recent news reports detail a significant legal victory for two Black Texas state troopers who successfully sued the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), exposing what a jury agreed was a pattern of racial discrimination and retaliation. Together, the reporting shows a case that not only resulted in a nearly $1.7 million payout, but also laid bare the deeply entrenched inequities the troopers say defined their careers. According to TheGrio, the lawsuit—filed in 2020—centered on Special Agent Jari McPherson and former Corporal Jerald Sams, both of whom alleged years of racially hostile treatment. The outlet reports that the men described being passed over for promotions, assigned more difficult and less desirable work, and subjected to racist remarks from colleagues and supervisors. McPherson also faced retaliation after filing an internal complaint, allegedly being denied opportunities and reassigned to a unit composed largely of minority troopers that handled disproportionately burdensome workloads with fewer days off. A jury ultimately agreed that DPS either knew or should have known about the discrimination and failed to take meaningful corrective action. Meanwhile, FOX 7 Austin focuses on both the outcome and the personal toll of the case, reporting that a jury awarded nearly $1.7 million in damages between the two men. Sams received approximately $875,000 in emotional distress damages, while McPherson was awarded just under $800,000 for economic and emotional harm combined. The station also highlights the long arc of Sams’ career, noting that after more than two decades with DPS, he endured repeated instances of racist behavior, including derogatory comments and stereotyping that eroded his sense of pride in the profession. Despite the verdict, DPS is pushing back, seeking to challenge the jury’s decision and arguing that the findings were inconsistent—an effort the plaintiffs’ attorney criticized as a refusal to fully confront systemic issues within the agency. Ultimately, the case represents more than a financial judgment. For McPherson and Sams, the verdict stands as both validation of their experiences and a broader reckoning for discriminatory practices within one of Texas’ most powerful law enforcement bodies. The post Still Negro: 2 Black Texas State Troopers Awarded $1.7 Million In Racial Harassment Lawsuit appeared first on Bossip.

Angela Simmons is opening up about her 2025 split from longtime boyfriend, Yo Gotti, and dating after ending things with the devoted DM whisperer who “manifested” their relationship. Angela Simmons shares what led to Yo Gotti breakup in 2025 on Funky Friday. During her March 27 interview with Cam Newton on his “Funky Friday” podcast, Angela Simmons opened up about life after her highly publicized 2025 breakup with Yo Gotti. Fans may remember that Yo Gotti famously called Simmons his “crush” in his 2016 track “Down in the DM,” which eventually led to them dating years later in 2022. Reflecting on the relationship, Cam Newton asked the Hollywood star bluntly: “After that relationship, do you ever think that the crush should have just remained? The crush.” Simmons responded with a resounding “no.” “No, no, not at all. It’s good, it’s fine,” she replied. Newton gave her a curious look, prompting her to laugh nervously. “What? What more are you looking for? It didn’t need to remain the crush. Like, I had a great relationship.” Newton then asked, “What did that relationship teach you?” “That I’d be a great wife,” Simmons answered honestly. Newton wondered whether the breakup happened because Simmons thought Yo Gotti “would not be a great husband,” but she quickly reassured him that wasn’t the case.  So what ultimately ended things? The Growing Up Hip-Hop alum explained that they simply weren’t on the same page when it came to taking the next step in their relationship, presumably marriage. “At some point if it came to an end, it was just because I feel like, maybe he just wasn’t ready,” she explained.”And then, we’re not in the same space. But my relationship was great. Love him, love him down, love his family, respect them so. Maybe he wasn’t ready.” Angela went on to reveal that she remains close to the rapper and his family. When Newton asked if she might give love a second chance with Yo Gotti, she said: “I can do what God wants me to do.” https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWfps-ADOHp Angela Simmons has been back on the dating scene. Here’s what she’s looking for in a man. Later in the conversation, Simmons shared that she has been “taking dates” since the breakup but is still single. And for anyone hoping to win her over, she playfully added that gifts are welcome on a first date. When Newton asked about her type, following her brother Joseph Simmons’ comment that she was into “street dudes,” she clarified: “I’m attracted to real. And so if the person is real, that’s what it is. It’s not even about just necessarily a street dude… I go by character, [the] type of person it is. It’s so many other things that play into the equation.” Simmons also revealed she’s drawn to men who are protectors and providers and that she pays close attention to how someone “carries themselves” to see if she’s genuinely interested. And when it comes to dealbreakers, dishonesty is a big red flag. “Don’t lie to me. You want to lie to me is stupid. Like cuz I rather just have a conversation with you. If you have something you need to hide, I don’t like that,” Simmons said flat out. “Cuz if I’m putting everything on the table, you put everything on the table and we’re all being honest here. Or if you feel like you want to do something that ain’t right, like let me know. Put me in….I can handle the conversation and then let me figure out what I want to do with my time.” Watch the full episode of Cam Newton and Angela Simmons’ Funky Friday interview below. Thoughts? RELATED CONTENT: The Feeling Is Not ‘Mutual’: Angela Simmons Recounts Blind Date With Cam Newton, Says He Gave Her The ‘Ick’ The post Angela Simmons Details Yo Gotti Breakup, Wonders Whether Rapper Was Ready For Marriage–‘We’re Not In The Same Space’ appeared first on Bossip.