Back at it again with this week’s hottest thirst traps dropping during a buzzy week dominated by Ashanti revealing Nelly changed their son’s very first diaper, Yandy Smith detailing decision to dodge legal marriage with Mendeecees, Kristy Sarah clapping back at critics of her rumored Bryson Tiller romance, and more.
As promised, we’ve compiled swoon-worthy stunners (and our thirst-trappin’ celebrity faves) with Yung Miami making her return to the series after dropping her highly anticipated debut album Watch Dis!
The “Spend Dat” rapper has been hard at work promoting the star-studded 21-track album with features from Trina, Quavo, Davido, Shenseea, Lil Baby, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Kodak Black, Travis Scott, Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, Pleasure P, Vybz Kartel, and G Herbo.
In one of the project’s buzziest tracks, the solo City Girl addresses her BFF breakup with former group mate JT on “Dear JT” during a recent appearance on Hot 97 with Nessa.
“Just with a friend, a person that I grew up with, a person that I started this with – I’m never gonna forget when we started,” she told Nessa, getting emotional. “It’s how I feel right now. I don’t know how I’ll feel next year.”
This week’s thirst trap compilation also features Monaleo slaying, along with Chlöe Bailey and Nia Long giving what needs to be gave.
There’s also big baddie energy from Latto, Jayda Cheaves, Taina Williams, Ari Fletcher, Angela Simmons, Kelly Rowland, and more, so we invite you to enjoy our latest collection of top-tier thirst traps on the flip.
Author and entrepreneur Kie Fair knows that having money and achieving success aren’t necessarily the same thing, and after nearly losing his freedom, he’s using his testimony to help others rewrite their stories.
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During an intimate lunch at Nobu Atlanta, Fair sat down with BOSSIP’s Lauryn Bass to discuss his book, Undefined Evidence, and his transformation from street life to legitimate entrepreneurship.
The Washington, D.C., native, who once faced a possible seven-year prison sentence, now operates businesses including BWI Motorsports, Halo Highline, and TAI Nation, his motivational platform centered on the philosophy “Think About It.”
However, his transformation required more than changing how he earned money.
Kie Fair On Redefining Wealth And Success
When asked what he had to lose to recognize the difference between making money and achieving success, Fair admitted that his former lifestyle never truly aligned with his ambitions.
“Yes, I was in the streets, but I didn’t want to be,” he said.
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Fair explained that street credibility once seemed more desirable than entrepreneurship, despite growing up watching his mother operate her own businesses.
He eventually learned that financial success required discipline rather than appearances.
“When you’re in the streets, you don’t respect money,” Fair said.
Today, his approach emphasizes saving, monitoring his finances, and building sustainable businesses.
Fair also encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs to explore opportunities beyond their immediate talents, recalling how he expanded his automotive business from window tinting into vehicle customization and product development.
His advice? Define success for yourself rather than allowing society to determine what it should look like.
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A Near-Death Experience And A Second Chance
Faith became another defining part of Fair’s transformation, although his spiritual journey began long before incarceration.
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During the exclusive conversation, Fair recalled narrowly escaping gunfire after an encounter outside a Howard University dormitory.
He said bullets struck his vehicle, including the windshield, but missed him after he instinctively moved.
His childhood friend Reggie embraced his faith following the incident, while Fair continued down a different path.
“God knocked on my door a lot of times,” Fair said. “I’m just glad he came back to knock again.”
Years later, while incarcerated, Fair recalled discovering that his cell was the only one among more than 40 containing a book about God.
The experience reinforced his decision to change his life.
Still, temptation presented itself after his release.
Fair recalled encountering a former street associate who thanked him for remaining silent during his legal troubles before offering him an opportunity to resume their business relationship.
Despite rebuilding his life with $19,000 in restitution, Fair declined.
He acknowledged that returning might have been easier financially, but he refused to compromise his freedom again.
Accountability, Manhood And Writing Another Chapter
Fair’s experiences also reshaped his understanding of responsibility, particularly as a father and businessman.
When asked about the pressure on Black men to provide financially, he emphasized that manhood extends beyond money.
“What are you bringing to the table? What are you pouring into it?” he asked, stressing the importance of sharing knowledge and supporting family members.
That perspective also informs TAI Nation, where Fair encourages people to consider how their decisions affect loved ones, employees, and their communities.
His book, Undefined Evidence, builds on that message by challenging the idea that past mistakes must determine someone’s future.
“The hero and the felon. That’s what it’s all about,” Fair said. “You can be the felon. You can also be a hero.”
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His message to anyone struggling with their past was equally direct:
“If you don’t like the last chapter of your life, pick the pen up, write another chapter.”
As for what’s next, Fair revealed that his third book, Confused Love, is undergoing edits, and he hopes to adapt his books into films.
While continuing to pursue motivational speaking, Fair remains focused on becoming a better businessman, father and leader.
“Am I perfect? Absolutely not. But God knows my heart,” he said.
For Fair, redemption isn’t about erasing the past. It’s about making sure the next chapter tells a different story.
To learn more about Kie Fair’s journey, explore his book Undefined Evidence and discover his motivational work through TAI Nation, where he continues encouraging others to embrace accountability, pursue their purpose and recognize the power of a second chance.
After a colorful controversy involving a hypothetical green Raven Baxter, Raven-Symoné is setting the record straight about her comments on the beloved Disney Channel character’s Blackness.
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During a Tea Time podcast sit-down with her former co-star Kyle Massey and her wife, Miranda Maday, the actress revisited the backlash surrounding an earlier episode, explaining that her comments about the beloved series were intended to highlight its universal appeal, not diminish its cultural significance.
As previously reported, Raven was put through the wringer after a clip from an April episode of Tea Time resurfaced, showing Raven-Symoné questioning comedian Kalen Allen’s characterization of Raven Baxter as Black.
Allen praised the cultural significance of That’s So Raven, particularly the opportunity for Black viewers to see a family that reflected their own experiences on Disney Channel, and described Raven Baxter as “f—ing Black.”
That prompted Raven-Symoné to question why he associated the character so strongly with her racial identity.
“Was she Black? Why did she feel Black to you?” she asked.
Allen explained that seeing a Black family on Disney Channel had been particularly meaningful to him, but Raven-Symoné challenged whether the show’s characters and storylines were inherently tied to race.
“So you saw color. Take away the color. Make them green, and hear the words. What color are they?” she asked.
Now fresh off her hypothetical green era, Raven-Symoné says her intended message was lost as the clip circulated online.
“You took a clip. You took a clip, and you grew it,” she said, addressing the internet as a whole, vefore asking Massey whether he understood what she had been trying to say.
Massey responded bluntly that audiences had not understood her point, although he acknowledged that he recognized what she was attempting to communicate.
“When bro was trying to tell you, like, ‘Oh, you were the Blackest,’ that was a compliment,” Massey told her.
“And I took it as a compliment,” said the actress.
Massey, however, suggested that her response during the original conversation hadn’t conveyed that appreciation to viewers, and noted that Kalen Allen acknowledged how meaningful it had been to see Raven Baxter’s identity represented on television.
“Your Blackness empowered his Blackness,” Massey said.
The actor suggested that Raven-Symoné’s questions could easily be interpreted as discrediting that representation, even if that wasn’t her intention.
Raven-Symoné countered that she has never denied the racial identity of the Baxter family or the significance of portraying a Black teenager on Disney Channel.
“That’s So Raven was a Black family on Disney Channel, doing things,” she said. “I stand on the pillar that I was the first Black female to have a show with her name in the title.”
“I’ve said that my entire life. I didn’t say I was the first green female to have a name in the title,” she continued, referencing her earlier hypothetical about the characters being green.
“I know that we were Black. I get it, you know what I mean?”
The actress explained that her original remarks were intended to encourage viewers to consider how a culturally specific television series could also tell stories that resonated across racial and geographic boundaries.
“This is a podcast about thinking and outward thinking and having conversations and thinking outside of the box,” she said.
“I really did want to start a conversation of just that was a universal show. You had girls from every country watching a Black family, but they saw themselves in that family, which means we were universal.”
Miranda also weighed in, suggesting that Raven-Symoné’s physical comedy was an important part of the sitcom’s cross-cultural appeal.
“The other thing that I thought when this whole conversation was happening was that Raven is such an incredible physical comedian,” she said.
“I think that one of the reasons that the show transcends is because we understand humans, just get body language, right?”
She added that the show’s physical humor helped communicate its comedy beyond language and cultural differences.
“People saw you guys in physical, funny moments, and laughter transcends. We all get [it],” Miranda said, before jokingly adding;
“The green people deserve representation, too.”
What do YOU think about Raven-Symoné clarifying her controversial comments?
Not so fast! Despite last year’s Derrty daddy diaper discourse, Ashanti is assuring fans that her hubby Nelly is indeed a hands-on father.
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During an appearance on The Breakfast Club on Wednesday (Oct. 28), the couple addressed the ongoing conversation surrounding Nelly’s involvement in caring for their 2-year-old son, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, also known as KK.
“I’ma take you back to this conversation we had before you kicked me under the table,” Nelly told his wife who fans likened to a “married single mother” because of Nelly’s comments. “I said, ‘Baby, I’ll give you the world. I just ain’t changing no diaper.’ ”
Although the exchange sparked criticism online, Nelly maintained Wednesday that his comments were never meant to suggest he refused to participate in the responsibility.
“I changed them when I said it, but it just wasn’t a consistent change,” said Nelly on The Breakfast Club. “It’s like, yo, if the nanny’s within earshot, I’m paying for that.”
Ashanti then offered a different perspective, recalling how Nelly stepped up immediately after their son’s birth.
“He actually changed [KK’s] very first diaper,” she said. “We slept in the hospital room when he was born. He popped up first to change the diapers.”
As previously reported in December 2025, Nelly addressed the backlash during an interview with DJ Envy for 96.1 The Beat, insisting that he had always participated in changing diapers for his children.
“Let’s be clear. I have changed Pampers,” he said at the time. “Even when I made that statement, I have changed Pampers.”
The Grammy-winning rapper also questioned why the subject had become such a significant measure of his parenting, arguing that the public had placed too much emphasis on one aspect of raising children.
In a separate interview with PEOPLE, Nelly added that the couple’s on-camera exchange clearly didn’t translate as he intended.
“It was on our show, so if it didn’t come off as a joke, then we are the ones to look at for that,” he said. “But yeah, of course I’ve changed diapers. I think people took a joke and made it into a debate.”
He continued,
“My thought process wasn’t like, ‘Yo, I’m not changing the diaper.’ Our conversation was like, ‘Listen, I’ll do whatever needs to be done, but what I’m saying is that I’m giving you the best help I can get with me and a 24-hour nanny.’ See, everybody forgets that part.”
Nelly is also a father to two older biological children and previously assumed responsibility for raising his late sister Jackie Donahue’s two children.
The couple’s latest comments come ahead of the second season of Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together, which premieres Nov. 19 on Peacock.
There’s something special about those Rattlers of Florida A&M University known for its world-renown engineering program, proud alumni spirit, and iconic Marching 100 band who showed all the way OUT in their viral Michael promo performance earlier this year.
Sitting on the highest of seven hills, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded October 3, 1887, with a legacy of providing access to a high-quality education with programs and services that guide students toward successfully achieving their dreams.
The storied institution enrolls nearly 10,000 students from across the U.S. and more than 70 countries as the #2 public HBCU in the nation, according to Forbes.
Since its inception, FAMU has embraced the values of accountability, inclusion, innovation, and integrity while endorsing the Board of Governors’ Statement of Free Expression that expects open-minded and tolerant civil discourse to take place throughout the campus community.
In addition to the main Tallahassee campus, FAMU has several satellite campuses across Florida including the College of Law in Orlando, and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, which has sites in Crestview, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami.
Notable alumni include Common, Althea Gibson, Anika Noni Rose, Pam Oliver, Mitzi Miller, K. Michelle, KJ Smith, and Will Packer.
Have you experienced FAMU’s homecoming? If so, how was the experience? If not, will you be there next year? Tell us down below and enjoy our gallery of FAMU baddies who sssslayed at Homecoming on the flip.
The illustrious Hampton University continues to thrive as the “Standard of Excellence” with its prestigious pedigree, gorgeous campus, and standard-setting stunners who proved, once again, that they’re the baddest in the land at this year’s viral Homecoming by the Sea in Hampton, Virginia.
In legendary moments that painted the internet blue and white, Hampton’s star-studded ‘Pirate Island’ Homecoming became a viral phenomenon with celebrity guest appearances, epic tailgate festivities, immaculate alumni vibes, and a YACHT–no, seriously. They had a yacht!
With a bigger, bolder and buzzier approach to the annual affair, Hampton, the 5th ranked HBCU on Forbes‘ Top HBCU list, entered the Best HBCU Homecoming conversation with the epically curated extravaganza.
Founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial School, the storied pillar of higher education is a “dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs,” according to its site.
From its historic beginnings to the present, the lauded institution has enrolled students from five continents and several countries as well as the Hawaiian and Caribbean Islands and numerous American Indian nations.
Placing its students at the center of its planning, the University provides a holistic educational environment where learning is facilitated by a range of educational offerings, rigorous curriculum, professional experiences, multiple leadership opportunities, and an emphasis on the development of character which values integrity, respect, decency, dignity, and responsibility.
Notable alumni include Booker T. Washington, Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes, NBA Champion Rick Mahorn, The Breakfast Club co-host DJ Envy, actress Javicia Leslie, RHOP star Gizelle Bryant, media personality Kendra G(illiams), and Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter, who was honored with the Ruth E. Carter Afrofuturism in Costume Design HOMECOMING! exhibit at the Hampton University Museum.
Will you be sailing your way to Pirate Island next year? Tell us down below and enjoy our gallery of Hampton hotties who elevated the Standard of Excellence at Homecoming on the flip.
Kristy Sarah has a message for the internet, and it looks like she’s done letting social media critics dictate how she should move on. The influencer and model is responding to comments about taking time to “heal” following her divorce from ex-husband Desmond Scott, all while rumors continue swirling about a possible romance with singer Bryson Tiller.
On Oct. 27, Kristy took to Instagram with a seemingly cheeky response to the chatter, asking, “Is this enough healing for everybody?”
The clip showed her apparently visiting a wellness spa and participating in a Pravilo session, a Slavic and Russian full-body stretching and traction apparatus designed to help relieve body tension, improve posture alignment, flexibility, and promote “decompression,” according to TheShadeRoom.
In other words, Kristy appears to be letting the internet know that she’s taking care of herself, and she doesn’t need a committee meeting to approve her healing journey.
As previously reported, Kristy filed for divorce from Desmond on Dec. 30, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was officially finalized in July 2026. Now, her name is being linked to Tiller, and fans are busy connecting the dots.
Did Bryson Tiller Just Put Kristy Sarah on Blast—in a Good Way?
On Oct. 26, the internet was buzzing after footage from one of Bryson’s recent performances appeared to show the singer giving Kristy a very public shoutout.
While performing “Drop the Lo,” Bryson seemingly switched up the lyrics from “You got my attention, yeah, no stoppin’ the show, huh” to “Kristy, you got my attention, yeah, no stoppin’ the show, huh.”
And just like that, social media detectives clocked in for another shift. Fans began revisiting old clips and searching for possible clues that the two had been more than friends for a while. Since Desmond was known for cooking with Bryson’s music playing in the background, some initially thought little of Kristy dancing to the singer’s tracks, calling it a petty post-divorce move.
But after the apparent name-drop at the concert, fans started wondering whether a video of Kristy dropping it low to “Drop The Lo” back in June was simply a fun moment, or an early hint that some romance was brewing between the two.
Kristy and Bryson’s Alleged Afterparty PDA Has Fans Talking
All of this comes just one day after Kristy and Bryson were spotted getting cozy at the afterparty following his Oct. 25 performance at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
As BOSSIP previously reported, the suspected couple were seen hugging and standing close enough to practically share the same air before allegedly sharing a romantic embrace and kiss.
Well, that’s certainly enough to get the rumor mill spinning!
Neither Kristy nor Bryson has publicly confirmed that they’re dating, and neither has provided a timeline for the alleged relationship. Still, that hasn’t stopped fans from weighing in on what could be Kristy’s next chapter.
Many social media users are cheering her on after the shocking end of her 11-year marriage to Desmond, which followed allegations of infidelity. The former high school sweethearts also share two children.
Meanwhile, Desmond appeared to waste little time getting back into the dating scene. Days after the divorce announcement, he was spotted making out with a model at a bar.
And remember when fans were hoping Kristy might be getting more than a workout with thirst-trapping trainer John Gaines back in April? Victoria Monét’s ex reportedly shut down those rumors, saying their relationship was strictly professional.
Now, with Bryson’s name in the mix, the internet has a whole new situation to discuss.
Kendra Bailey Has a Message for Those Bringing Her Into the Drama
Of course, Kristy and Bryson aren’t the only names being discussed. Kendra Bailey, the mother of Bryson’s second-born daughter, has also found herself dragged into the online conversation.
Social media users have been flooding her comment sections, particularly on TikTok, looking for clues about where she stands with the singer amid the dating speculation.
But if anyone was hoping Kendra would drop a cryptic hint about wanting Bryson back, she had a very different message.
Back in August, Kendra shared a video of herself playing with her hair while lip-syncing to MoKenStef’s song “He’s Mine.” In the clip, she sings the lyrics, “You may have had him once, but I have him all the time.”
Although the video was originally posted in August 2026, a TikTok user recently revisited it and commented, “Y’all know who she’s talking to, right?”
Kendra wasn’t having it. She responded directly, writing:
“I’m not, though. I do NOT want that man,” according to a screenshot shared by TheShadeRoom on Oct. 27.
Well, there you have it.
She also appeared to like comments pushing back against people trying to turn the old video into a fresh controversy, the outlet noted. One comment she hit the thumbs-up on read, “She’s not talking about anyone this was posted in August.”
Another comment she liked said, “Don’t bring that energy over here guys. We are good vibes and good energy around these parts.”
So, while fans continue dissecting every lyric, dance clip, and public appearance involving Kristy and Bryson, Kendra seems to be making it clear that she doesn’t want to be pulled into the speculation.
What do you think? Is Kristy Sarah simply enjoying her post-divorce chapter while the internet does what it does best, or do you think the Bryson Tiller rumors are pointing to something real? Thoughts?
The Cleveland pastor who went viral after his first wife introduced his second wife to his congregation is spilling more details about his polygynous marriage, including why he could potentially welcome a THIRD wife while his current spouses, who identify as straight, aren’t allowed additional husbands. Both wives are also getting candid about jealousy, insecurities, and their unconventional family dynamic, including how the Bussit Bishop’s second wife went from his “spiritual daughter” to his spouse.
On Tuesday, Pastor Israel Ford of LifeWorks Church appeared alongside his wives, Pastor Lydia Ford and Minister Shakayla Ford, for a candid interview on Larry Reid Live, where the trio tackled everything from jealousy and joint finances to sexuality speculation and the surprising journey from spiritual daughter to spouse.
The Christian (?) conversation comes after Lydia publicly introduced Shakayla as her “sister in marriage” during an Oct. 25 church service, sending social media into a frenzy and sparking heated debates about the family’s interpretation of Scripture.
Now, the Fords are doubling down on their decision while offering a closer look at what life with two wives and one husband actually entails.
Pastor Israel Ford Says He Could Take A Third Wife, But His Current Wives Can’t Have Other Husbands
When Larry Reid asked whether Lydia and Shakayla are allowed to pursue additional husbands, Israel made it clear that wouldn’t be happening in his household.
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He explained that if either woman wanted another man, they could discuss separating, but sharing his wives with another husband isn’t something he’s willing to entertain.
However, when the conversation turned to the possibility of him taking a third wife, the pastor didn’t spiritually shut the door.
“You can go as far as you can afford,” he said.
Israel clarified that he wouldn’t bring another woman into their marriage without his current wives’ agreement, explaining that their family dynamic is something he wants to protect.
He also acknowledged that a potential third wife would need to fit into the existing household.
According to Israel, he believes the husband’s responsibilities within marriage are different from those of his wives, and he considers that distinction justification for the arrangement.
From ‘Spiritual Daughter’ To Second Wife, Shakayla Ford Details Marrying Her Former Spiritual Leader
In another eyebrow-raising revelation, Shakayla Ford opened up about going from Pastor Israel Ford’s “spiritual daughter” to his second wife.
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According to Shakayla, she joined LifeWorks Church in 2018 and eventually became close to Israel and Lydia, particularly while helping the pastor’s first wife recover from surgery.
Israel acknowledged that Shakayla’s frequent presence in their household contributed to his developing romantic feelings for her.
He eventually approached Lydia about those feelings, explaining that he couldn’t imagine Shakayla, who was his spiritual daughter at the time, no longer being part of their lives.
During the interview, Reid directly questioned the couple about navigating the transition from a spiritual father-daughter relationship to marriage, and Shakayla made it clear that her husband’s religious authority remains unchanged.
“He is always going to be my spiritual leader. That doesn’t change,” she said.
However, she acknowledged that becoming his wife required an adjustment.
“That was a transition just in general because I had to learn what it looked like to be a wife,” Shakayla explained.
“But the best part about it was, I had an example right here,” she said, referring to Lydia.
Shakayla acknowledged that the transition wasn’t without difficulties, but credited Lydia with helping her understand how to fit into their family.
As for Israel, he described the shift from spiritual father to husband as relatively easy.
“Actually, it was easy because who I am at church is who I am at home. I don’t like, in a sense, change hats.
And while Shakayla eventually embraced her new role in the family, Lydia admitted that she initially had a VERY different reaction to the idea of sharing her husband.
Lydia Ford Admits She Initially Refused To Share Her Husband
Although Lydia enthusiastically introduced Shakayla to their congregation, she admitted that she wasn’t always on board with the idea of a polygynous marriage.
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According to Lydia, Israel first began discussing the possibility around 2021 or 2022 after studying Scripture and developing his interpretation of plural marriage, and she was absolutely not on board.
“Ain’t no way I ain’t doing that. That’s not for me,” she recalled.
Lydia explained that she struggled to reconcile the idea with the religious teachings and cultural expectations she’d grown up with.
She eventually began studying Scripture, researching polygyny, praying, and fasting before coming to believe the arrangement aligned with her faith.
Israel also described a 40-day fast involving all three of them, during which they sought what they believed was divine confirmation.
He maintained that he wouldn’t move forward with marrying Shakayla until Lydia agreed.
Janelle Monáe is the definition of main character energy. When it comes to turning heads, taking risks, making people gag, and serving a look, Janelle is the blueprint. And more importantly, she does it her way.
Much like her music and performances, Janelle’s approach to style has no bounds or rules. And there is no better time to see her unforgettable mix of style, attitude, and whimsy than Halloween.
She is THE HalloQueen, and she knows it.
Why Janelle Monáe Calls Halloween Her “Happy Space”
“Halloween is such a happy space for me,” Monáe told The Hollywood Reporter. “It has been since I was a kid. It opens a larger conversation of how do we become agents of joy? How do we become agents of happy? How do we become agents of imagination? I’m just doing what I want to see more of … I do this because my heart needs it.”
Janelle’s Halloween looks reflect that thinking. She has rocked full-on costumes, including E.T. in 2024 and the Cat in the Hat in 2025. She has also used prosthetic makeup to transform, and this year, she’s going full creature.
Janelle Monáe Becomes A Creepy Couture Creature For Bacardi
In her most recent collab with Bacardi, Janelle is a creepy couture creature. Back for a second year, the rum brand is the official spirits partner of her Wondaween Festival: Creature Carnival, which takes over a secret Los Angeles location on Oct. 29.
For the creature, Janelle topped a peachy pink shag wig with a black hat. Covering her face in a wrinkled, green-tinged prosthetic, she swapped one eye for a hot pink swirl. She wore a ruffled white blouse with black-and-white striped suspenders and long strands of pearls mixed with black beads. She even added prosthetic hands, down to the bloody knuckles.
In one of those prosthetic hands, she held her signature drink of the season, the Spookito. The Spookito is Bacardi’s Halloween twist on the classic mojito. .Here’s how to make one at home.
Ingredients 1.5 oz Bacardi Superior rum 1 oz lime juice 0.5 oz simple syrup 0.25 oz grenadine 8 to 10 mint leaves Soda water, to top
How To Make It Muddle the mint with the lime juice and simple syrup. Add the Bacardi and crushed ice. Stir gently, then top with soda water. Finish by drizzling the grenadine over the top, and garnish with a mint sprig.
Creature Carnival may be her newest chapter, but Janelle has been building her Halloween legacy for years.
How We Know Janelle Monáe Is The Queen Of Halloween
Her receipts go back to childhood. Growing up in Kansas City, Janelle dressed as Chucky, mask and overalls included. She even slept in the mask, she told Dread Central. Her mom’s reaction: “I think something’s wrong with you, but I love you.”
These days, the planning starts years ahead. She told People her E.T. costume was two years in the making. Designer and tailor Alex Navarro and stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn help bring her looks to life.
For Janelle, every costume is a full character, from morning to night.
“When I get into costume, I transform,” Monáe told the Los Angeles Times. “Whether I’m a white rabbit or Diva Plavalaguna [from “The Fifth Element”], when I say I was these characters, I’m saying the entire day and night that you interacted with me, I was those characters. And as a world-builder who has been very fortunate to act and create music and build worlds around those, I think Wondaween Season allows all of the Janelles [inside me] to fully be realized.”
Janelle Monáe’s Most Unforgettable Halloween Looks
Swipe to see some of Janelle’s best Halloween transformations through the years.
There’s something magical about the AUC (Atlanta University Center) where you’ll find Clark Atlanta University known as the ideal destination for aspiring tastemakers, movemakers, and hitmakers with dreams of thriving in the entertainment industry.
Formed with the merging of Atlanta University (established in 1865) and Clark College (established in 1869) in 1988, CAU (as Atlanta University) made history as the first HBCU in the southern United States.
Today, with over 4,000 students, CAU is the largest of the four institutions (CAU, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Morehouse School of Medicine) that make up the Atlanta University Center Consortium.
Thriving at the forefront of HBCU innovation, CAU was recently awarded a 5-year, $9.78 million grant from the U.S. Department of War’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority-Serving Institutions Program to expand the University’s STEM research capacity.
The SPARC in STEM initiative will boost research capacity in Chemistry, Cyber Physical Systems and Mathematics and Physics while creating new opportunities for faculty and student researchers.
“This significant investment strengthens Clark Atlanta University’s research enterprise while expanding opportunities for our faculty and students in some of the nation’s most important emerging technology fields,” said George T. French Jr., Ph.D., President of Clark Atlanta University. “It advances our commitment to preparing the next generation of scientists, researchers and innovators.”
Notable CAU alumni include Mase, Kenya Barris, Eva Marcille, DJ Drama AND DJ Don Cannon, Bobby V, Pinky Cole, Jacque Reid, Bomani Jones, Bryan-Michael Cox, and more.
Have you experienced Clark Atlanta’s Homecoming? If so, where where you rank it among the AUC schools? Tell us down below and enjoy our picture-purrrfect CAU hotties on the flip.
