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Jackson Family Member Stabbed in Racially Motivated Attack

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According to Joh’Vonnie Jackson, her daughter Yasmine was attacked in her apartment complex by a white neighbor. The neighbor chased Yasmine (who has asthma) until she could no longer run, and eventually stabbing her seven times. Fortunately the woman was caught and charged with Felony Battery with a deadly weapon. Yasmine, who works as a nurse, is calling for upgraded charges for the attacker. She says that during the assault, the attacker called her the N word several times. Prayers for Yasmine.

Where Are They Now: PTAF

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Best known for their 2012 indie hit “Boss Ass Bitch”, Kandi, K’Duce, and Alizé aka PTAF caught the attention Nikki Minaj (who remixed the song) and ultimately signed a deal with Capitol Records.  

Today, the ladies are no longer signed to Capitol records however, they have released solo and collab projects. All of the ladies are proud parents.  Last year Kandii got married, her husband is currently incarcerated but is expected to be released soon.  Kandii and K’Duce recently released a new song called Flex. In 2017, Alizé released a track with Da Squad called “Ain’t Hurtin“. It doesn’t look like PTAF will release any music as a group anytime soon, but we wish them the best with all their endeavors.

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Who Knew? Garcelle Beauvais’ Eldest Son is a Rapper!

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Garcelle Beauvais is best known for her role as Francesca “Fancy” Monroe on the television sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show, which ran from 1996 to 2001. Today she is currently co host of Hollywood Today Live.

In 1991 Beauvais married producer Daniel Saunders. During the same year she gave birth to their son Oliver Saunders. Beauvais and Saunders divorced in 2000, and in 2001 she married agent Mike Nilon. Twins Jax Joseph and Jaid Thomas Nilon were products of that marriage. In 2011 the Beauvais/Nilon divorce was finalized.

Today, eldest son Oliver Saunders goes by the stage name Jayson Rose and is a rapper! On his website he reveals that he was a troubled youth and was kicked out of five high schools. As a result of his behavior, he was sent to the Valley Wilderness Camp in Colorado. At this time he spent 5 months reassessing his life and dreams. During that time of deep thought and solitude, he decided to follow his passion, picked up a pen, started to write and has never looked back. His music became his solace, his focus, his meditation his life.

 

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