ICEMAN/MAID OF HONOUR/HABIBTI!

Drizy gets hot on ICEMAN.

The long awaited album from Drake is out. Oh by the way, Drake released two additional albums to flood the charts. Which one which one?

Midway Wrap Up at the end of the month.

It appears he decided to fulfill his contract with Republic Records so he can easily end his contract with the label after he voiced frustration with Universal.

Iceman has a reunion between the Champagne Papi and Atlanta legend, Future. After two years of feuding the rappers made peace.

The albums released at midnight from the Canadian-American media mogul. It also continues his long standing feud with Kendrick Lamar.

Future, Molly Santana and 21 Savage are the only appearances on Iceman.

The Maid of Honour.

Maid of Honour was a surprise relase that has a dance-pop, House, rap, R&B and Afrobeats.

Sexyy Red, Stunna Sandy, Popcaan, Central Cee and Iconic Savvy are featured on this album.

Habibti for the closing.

Habibti was the third surprise release is a R&B release.

PartyNextDoor, Qendresa, Loe Shimmy and Sexyy Red are featured on this album,

The hip-hop slump. 

So far the only artists to achieve the No. 1 spot in Billboard music releases has been A$AP Rocky, Don Tolliver and J. Cole. Their singles are bangers but not memorable.

Even mainstream acts like DaBaby, Youngboy Never Broke Again and Ye failed to generate buzz. That is also the backlash for backing President Donald J. Trump. 

Drake's closest allies, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne also faced the backlash too. Nicki Minaj has no interest in recording her new album.

All told, "ICEMAN," "MAID OF HONOUR" and "HABIBTI" feature a combined 43 songs adding up to about 2-and-a-half hours of new music from the 39-year-old rapper. While "ICEMAN" had been publicly in the works, fans got about an hour's notice for the other two, with Drake posting each album's cover art onto separate Instagram posts, followed by "... OUT AT MIDNIGHT."

In one comment, the Canadian social media account for the energy drink Red Bull crossed out the word "sleep" and replaced it with "listen to 3 Drake albums." 

The Instagram post about "ICEMAN," whose name appeared to be the inspiration for the projection on the CN Tower, amassed nearly 3 million reactions on the social media platform by 3 a.m. The cover art features allusions to two pop stars, a Michael Jackson-esque white bedazzled glove and a Taylor Swift "Eras Tour"-esque friendship bracelet. Swift notably released "Folklore" and "Evermore" simultaneously in 2020.

The last stand. Drake releases three albums to end his ties with Universal.

While the bulk of the new albums feature solo work, there are also reunion tracks off "ICEMAN" with past collaborators 21 Savage and Future. Sexyy Red, the 28-year-old rapper from Missouri, was featured on both "MAID OF HONOUR" and "HABIBTI." 

Born Aubrey Drake Graham in Toronto, Drake has featured the Canadian skyline and Torontonian iconography on many of his tracks and in his music videos. On 2016's "Views," the rapper can be seen photoshopped sitting atop the 1,800-foot CN Tower. 

The rap fans will debate the releases and many will force Kendrick Lamar to respond.

The whole music industry is corrupt. Even in rap beefs, Drake and Kendrick Lamar have set a new precedent in how music is being released.

The whole situation is now made hip-hop face a major slump. If Drake does occupy all three spots upon these releases, it will seal him as biggest artist to break No. 1 on Billboard.

Drake also noted he doesn't care whether he is No. 1 or any chart.

Chud Chud Chud Chud Chud....

Chud the Jailbird.

As expected, the racial agitator Dalton Levi Eatherly is criminally indicted for attempted murder, gross negligence of a firearm, disturbing the peace, aggravated assault and if the feds get involved, he will be hit with hate crime charges.

The suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Known as Chud The Builder, his reign of terror could be over. I was so hoping to have him in the Surviving Valentine's Day post in 2027. I will still keep Romeo Rose as my inspiration. Chud, you still have a place here on this blog.

Outside the Montgomery County, Tennessee courthouse, Eatherly was once again trying to provoke a group of Black people for click bait. He gets into an altercation with one and uses his firearm after he caught a fade.

The firearm also discharged into him. He ended up being shot in the shoulder.

Eatherly, 28, was arrested Wednesday following the shooting outside the courthouse at 2 Millennium Plaza in Clarksville, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee District Attorney General’s Office.

Deputies and Clarksville police officers responded around 1:20 p.m. to reports of gunfire outside the courthouse. Investigators said an altercation between two adult men turned violent and resulted in an exchange of gunfire.

Both men suffered gunshot wounds.

Both men were transported to hospitals for medical treatment and were stable, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

Video surfacing of the incident with Dalton aka ChudtheBuilder in which he shot another man during a dispute outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in TN.

Video from 615Nav on Instagram pic.twitter.com/DJr3WWJ2EY

— The Paranormal Chris (@LegacyProgramVP) May 14, 2026

I just seen chudthebuilder sh00t a man after he provoked him to punch him and he sh0t him and grazed himself this dude chudthebuilder gotta be a social experiment from the government or the CIA cus wtf💯💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/28jcOJ7JIn

— Treyliving (@Treylivingburna) May 13, 2026

Everyone knew this was going to happen. Here is what will happen next:

If the person he shot lives, someone will start a GoFundMe account for him.

This person will rake in at least $500,000.

Chud is fool.

He’s about to discover that that court system probably won’t grant you… pic.twitter.com/pYEG1Z5yt3

— Bren (@bren45000) May 13, 2026

🚨 White Supremacist Chud The Builder allegedly shot a Black man in Clarksville today… and grazed himself in the arm

The same racist clown who films himself calling Black people the N-word, provokes the community daily, and live-streams hoping someone “moves the wrong way” so… pic.twitter.com/GahGFzQ5S2

— i Expose Racists & Pedo’s (@SeeRacists) May 13, 2026

Just Days After Trevv put a ‘CURSE’ on ChudTheBuilder during his interview with TreyLiving, Chud Has Been SHOT in Tennessee 👀

Viewers are speculating that VOODOO may be Involved 😳 pic.twitter.com/2t7UAJdscd

— TreyLiving Reports (@TreyReports) May 13, 2026

Chudthebuilder recounts to police and EMS how he was assaulted and forced to defend himself with his firearm. He prays several times for the hostile man while making it clear he was struck repeatedly and had no choice. pic.twitter.com/4iAui3oL5f

— Chud Clips (@Chudthebldrclip) May 13, 2026

Chud was exposed for getting fucked by a black chick with a dick and shot himself in the same week. pic.twitter.com/7wQpp6sug1

— Juan Charlie (@EatTheRich01) May 14, 2026

So you mean to tell me that Chud The Builder, the man who goes walking around in neighborhoods looking for soft targets to dehumanize and terrorize and humiliate, actually shot someone. Stop normalizing sociopaths like him. Happy #MentalHealth awareness month 💚

I made this a… pic.twitter.com/nl1W4rUhF2

— Shari🌻 (@SunshineluvReal) May 14, 2026

One man was taken to Vanderbilt of Clarksville Hospital for treatment, while Lifeflight flew the other to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Authorities said both are in stable condition.

Eatherly currently has a social media following based on livestream videos, some of which he films, and confrontations with strangers in public places.

I just want to say that the Second Amendment is White, period.

A bullet does not care about color. We all bleed red and so many lives are lost to gun violence. Republicans offer no solutions other than "thoughts and prayers", "send them back" with a touch of "lock em up."

Gun violence continues to be the number one threat in the United States.

I dismiss this ridiculous notion that criminals are the problem, not the guns. Firearms are often obtained through legal purchases. 

Again, having more security, teachers being armed and offering safe rooms are not solving the problem. The problem is lawmakers not willing to stop gun violence.

According to the far right: White shooters are always mentally ill or lone wolves. The far right believes they should receive some sympathy for their crimes. Black shooters are unrepentant thugs and criminals who deserve lengthy time in the iron college or death. Gay and transgender shooters are active groomers who want to be pedophiles on children. Muslim shooters are terrorists who should be surveiled or deported. Hispanic and Asian shooters are illegal immigrants and they should be deported. According to the far right, almost all white [or non-white] mass shooters are registered Democrats [leftist or some progressive activist] because they have liked or done one thing common to the politics of the left. Of course, they often share or post disinformation by using the ridiculous "Sam Hyde" meme or make bogus social media platforms with the shooter's image as a way to denounce most mass shooters being white or associated with conservative causes. The far right says a white person should "protect" themselves from thugs, terrorists or protesters. They believe the use of firearms are "justified" if they are protesting or even instigating a conflict. The far right believes if a shooter is a police officer, an active military member, a veteran or a citizen who supports conservative causes, they are considered a "heroes" and use of firearms are justified. If the shooters are teens in urban communities, the far right automatically assume the gunmen are Black. Even if the evidence turns out that the shooter has alignment with conservative causes or Republicans, the far right dismisses it as a hoax or a plot to demonize the MAGA movement.

The Republicans usually amplify white victims. Anytime a person of color kills a white victim, it is often wall-to-wall coverage on Fox, Twitter and they force it into national news. They make the case to blame Black Lives Matter, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Democrats, Rev. Al Sharpton and rap music for Black on whatever violence. Republican lawmakers who do not live in urban neighborhoods often troll social media to talk about gun violence or crime in Chicago, Baltimore, Milwaukee and New York City while not doing a damn thing to stop it. If a white person shoots a Black person, the shooter is given the benefit of doubt. White shooters are given glowing profiles about their perfect lives and how friends noticed something but refused to do something. When it comes to Black shooters, automatic vilification. They don't see mental illness. They see it as gang violence, allegedly fatherless homes, Democratic policies or the need for more firearms.

Will Chud The Builder finally meet his maker?

Trump gave us open season.

WHITE PRIVILEGE IS REAL! IT'S "SUIT AND TIE" WHITE SUPREMACY ON TELEVISION, RADIO, THE INTERNET AND AMERICAN POLICY!

FOR EVERY BAD COP, THERE WILL BE A DEAD COP!

IF THE UNITED STATES CONTINUES TO AID ISRAEL, THE WORLD WILL BOYCOTT THE U.S. AND ABANDON THE DOLLAR!

I DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING ON THE INTERNET OR THE COP'S VERSION.

These murderers don't have mental illness. They are calculated and prepared. It happened to be a moment where they have the opportunity to take out lives.

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 988, or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.

You can get help if you, a loved one or friend is dealing with drug abuse.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, you can call a 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-300-1080 or visit www.corasupport.org. 

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START 87888.

The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline, 1-800-832-1901 provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) folks, as well as folks in kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner.

There's no sickness in the head. Most mass shooters legally obtain their assault rifles without little background checks. They have likely no criminal history and they are willing to use the assault weapon in the only thing it's good for: Killing numerous lives.

Holding these lawmakers accountable is not just a pledge, but a promise. You need to learn who represents your community. Your local community member, your school board member, your mayor, your state representative, your state senator, your governor, your U.S. Representative, your U.S. Senator and the president need to be held accountable for their actions.

Iran isn't a threat. The U.S. citizen with a firearm is the threat.

People, please do not resort to the levels of those who profit off the anger. The anger of right wing Americans in the wake of white nationalist Charlie Kirk's death has sparked a censorship and harassment campaign.

Erika Kirk, Scott Presler, Laura Loomer, Riley Gaines, Lizzy Savetsky, Blaire White, Derrick Evans, Joey Saladino, Hermes, Eric Daughetry, Paul Szypula, Roseanne Barr, Steve Bannon, James Woods, Cam Higby, Kanye West, Tucker Carlson, Catturd, CJ Pearson, Steven Crowder, Tomi Lahren, Jack Posobiec, Snoop Dogg, Ray J, Waka Flocka Flame, DaBaby, James O'Keefe, Jacob Wahl, Ryan Metta, Dalton Eatherly, Rick Ross, Ben Garrison, Todd Starnes, Jeffrey Mead, Nick Fuentes, Donald Trump, Jr., Eric Trump, Nick Shirley, Roger Stone, Terrence K. Williams, Ian Miles Cheong, Lindy Li, Andy Ngo, Alexis Wilkins, Olivia Krolcyzk, Brandon Tatum, Nick Cannon, Candace Owens, Nick Sorter, Patrick Bet-David, Phil McGraw, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Harris Faulkner, Tara Bull, Theodis Daniel, DJ Daniel, Kevin Sorbo, Dean Cain, Simon Abeta, SNEAKO, Rob Schneider, Gunther Eagleman, Nelly, Chaya Raichik, Meghan McCain, Tim Pool, Megyn Kelly, Amir Odom, Dom Lucre, Jesse Watters, Bill O'Reilly, Mark Levin, Steve Bannon, Myron Gaines, Rochelle "Silk" Hardaway-Richardson, Jake Lang, Johnny Somali, Larry Elder, Romeo Rose, Eylon Levy, Ben Shapiro, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Chris Cuomo, Nick Sorter, Alex Jones, Owen Shroyer, Bill Cunningham, Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate, Kevin Hodge, Keith Hodge, Sage Steele, Bill Maher, Forgiato Blow, Rick Santorum, Vanilla Ice, Amber Rose, Greg Gutfeld, James Woods, David Limbaugh, Ian Carroll, Gordon Robertson, Malachi Maxey, April Chapman, Ali Alexander, Michelle Malkin, Ann Coulter, Dalton Eatherly, Brent Bozell, Matt Walsh, Benny Johnson, Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza, Laura Ingraham, Matt Drudge, Mike Lindell, Vince Langman, Brian Kilmeade, Glenn Beck, Xaviaer DuRousseau, Sean Davis, Ian Jaegar, Christopher Rufo, Joey Mannarino, Sean "Softball" Hannity and every far right agitator in the junk food media scared of being taken out by a gunman. They are scared that the bullet won't miss. They want you to risk your freedom or your life to protect their right to gas you up to commit unspeakable crimes against one another.

Any current or future government shutdown will definitely rile up people. When you start fucking with the money, people start going crazy. Especially when their needs outmatch the noise of Congress and the junk food media.

If you care about the future and want to voice your frustration with your federal officials, let 2026 be the call to action. 

The website Officer Down is a memorial to those police officers who were killed in the line of duty. Those victims who don't get their names or accomplishments mentioned in the junk food media. Also the website the National Gun Violence Memorial also keeps record of the many individuals killed by gun violence. We are covering workplace violence, religious facility violence, police violence and school shootings as well. 

The call center to the White House and Congress should still be the same.

The call number to the White House and U.S. Capitol is now going to be used. This is the official White House numbers 202-456-1111 and 202-456-1414. This is the Congress official phone number, 202-224-3121. Please be respectful to operators, staff members and elected leaders. Your calls are monitored by the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Capitol Police. 

Let them know that "thoughts and prayers," "hearts going to" and "good guys with guns" are no longer acceptable and you want legislation to curb gun violence. Let them know that we are tired of police officers using immunity when committing death of suspects in custody. You want no more qualified immunity for police officers who use deadly force when it's not justified. Let them know that deporting law abiding immigrants seeking refuge is inhumane. You want the U.S. to improve the immigration process. You want the U.S. lawmakers stop dehumanizing human beings. You want no more wars in the Middle East. You want the U.S. to prove to the world its a beacon of freedom. You want our American military and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents out of our cities, the Middle East and every fucking international conflict in the world. You want legislation to focus on lowering the cost of rent, lowering the cost of food, lowering the cost of hospital visits, improving healthcare and building relationships with other nations. Let them know that you tired of being lectured about oppresive regimes overseas when the very people running our state and federal government are doing the same in real time. Let them know that you will not tolerate a government shutdown which affects federal services for Americans in need or in support of services. Let them know that pulling out of the UN Human Rights Organization, World Health Organization and Paris Climate Accords will put the U.S. in danger when catastrophic event happen. Let them know that you are tired of private equity firms getting away with destroying small businesses and long established companies. Let them know that you are tired of your taxpayer money going to foreign nations like Israel and Ukraine. You are tired of hearing about "Israel having a right to..." and the bogus claims of being anti-semitic or in support of terrorism because you support the freedom of Palestinians. You are tired of the propaganda being forced on your media platforms.

We have bigger issues at home and our tax dollars should solve the housing crisis, lowering food prices, fixing roads, bridges, helping reinvest in struggling urban and rural communities. We have hospitals closing, big box retailers leaving communities and television programs dying. There are bigger issues in the country than Israel. You want an immediate ceasefire, a weapons embargo, sanctions and accountability for war crimes done by Israel. You want no more domestic or foreign influence in American elections. You also want to make sure future presidents and lawmakers avoid influence from lobbyists and special interest groups.

THERE IS NO GOD!

GOD IS NOT FIXING THIS!

FUCK YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!

LET ME BE CLEAR, PRAYERS DO NOT STOP FUCKING BULLETS!

THIS IS A MAN-MADE ISSUE! WHY IS IT SO HARD TO STOP A MAN-MADE ISSUE LIKE GUN VIOLENCE?

STOP SAYING YOU'RE PRAYING TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY GUN VIOLENCE. IT IS FUCKING PLATITUDES. DO SOMETHING ABOUT FUCKING GUN VIOLENCE YOU WORTHLESS LAWMAKERS. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, THE CHOICE TO CONTINUE THE STATUS QUO WILL KEEP YOU AND OTHERS AT RISK OF VIOLENCE. MAKE A CHOICE TO STOP THE CHAOS AND ACT LIKE A FUCKING 79 YEAR OLD MAN. DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE COUNTRY.

Frederica Wilson Is MIA!

Just because you're a sorority sister doesn't shit. Pro Israel Democrat Frederica Wilson is among members that need to be defeated in a primary. 

Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially signed the new Florida congressional map which eliminates three congressional districts that Democrats held prominently.

It is a desperate attempt to hold onto power as the Sunshine state is facing a crisis.

People are starting to realize the state ain't doing as good as they thought. While Florida is becoming the third largest state surpassing New York, the state has suffered from skyrocketing insurance premiums, high unemployment, random extreme weather events, a healthcare crisis, poor infrastructure and a sluggish housing market.

Israel has also made a home in Miami. The Israelis have heavy ties to Miami.

Whether in Washington or in the district, the work never stops for me. Serving the people of Florida’s 24th Congressional District has been the work of my entire adult life.

This is my footprint, and this is what I do, and my constituents know my commitment to them is… pic.twitter.com/PxPZCbha3j

— Rep. Frederica Wilson (@RepWilson) May 14, 2026

A pro Israel Black Democrat member faces concerns about her health. A photo recently posted on her official social media raises questions. A news agitator claims it was deceptive. He believes that her staff used an old photo to give the perception she is active.

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL), 83, has not voted in the House of Representatives since April 17, congressional reporter Jamie Dupree of the Regular Order newsletter noted on Wednesday night. Posting on Bluesky, he pointed out that Wilson had missed all 10 House votes on Wednesday and has now missed 43 consecutive votes.

Included in Dupree’s post were images posted on Wilson’s X account on Tuesday, but he noted something was amiss.

“Wilson’s X account this week sent out photos of a Service Academy day – but pictures from the same event were posted last October,” Dupree wrote.

“I was proud to host a Service Academy Day at FIU, bringing together representatives to share guidance with the next generation,” the congresswoman’s post stated, suggesting that the event had taken place that day or at least recently, and not eight months ago.

Wilson is not the only House member who has been missing lots of votes. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) has been MIA since March. Kean’s office later issued a statement, saying the congressman is dealing with an unspecified “personal medical issue.” The congressman has yet to return to the House.

Republicans hold a narrow majority in the House, where so far, four Democratic members have died this term.

David Scott, Sylvester Turner, Raúl Grijalva, and Gerry Connolly all died during the 119th Congress. Scott was 80, while the other three lawmakers were in their 70s.

Doug LaMalfa died this year.

That Old Witch In The House Calls Student And Teacher Indoctrinated!

This old fart still in a member of the U.S. House.

Why can't someone beat that old bitch Virginia Foxx?

Not calling for violence. Not saying harm on the North Carolina Republican House member. The 82 year old Republican launched a feud with a 10 year old.

A Greensboro mother is upset at a North Carolina Congresswoman who responded to a letter from her 10-year-old son.

Christian Mango says he received a letter from Congresswoman Virginia Foxx.

“I could understand half of it. But not all of it,” Christian said.

His mother, Emily Mango, says the reply from Foxx was regarding an assignment from Christian’s teacher at Canterbury School in Greensboro.

“Christian and his class, they wrote a persuasive essay of their choosing. They mailed it off to a representative, a CEO, whoever the decision maker was to be influential in their persuasive essay points,” Emily said.

Christian says the topic he chose involved electric vehicles.

“We should have a $5,000 tax rebate. For electric cars, because they’re better than normal cars. They’re better for the environment. They pay less. And there’s no gas,” Christian said.

Christian says in April, he mailed the essay to Foxx in a Canterbury School envelope with 4th grade on the return address.

A few weeks later, the school received a letter from Representative Foxx via email.

While the congresswoman thanked the 10-year-old for contacting her, she disagreed with his proposal.

Foxx cited 6 articles, from news organizations such as Fox News and the Wall Street Journal.

But towards the end of her response, she attacked Christian’s teacher.

I am not reading this shit. Just defeat that old bitch in the general election.

“Ask your teacher to explain propaganda to you. I will never be able to know. My guess is that your teacher will not be able to give you a good educational experience by helping you. Because they are too interested in indoctrinating you. How sad,” Foxx said.

After Christian’s mother explained to him what Foxx’s response meant, the 10-year-old says he’s upset Foxx went after his teacher when Christian was the one who chose the topic of his essay.

“I think that was wrong….because the school didn’t do anything,” Christian said.

Emily Mango slammed Foxx’s response on social media and is now demanding an apology to her son.

“When Representative Foxx attacked him and attacked his teachers and said that his teachers are indoctrinating him with propaganda. How do you even explain that to a 10-year-old in 4th grade? We told our son that is not an okay response. Nobody should talk to a child like that and nobody should talk to a teacher like that. She crossed the line,” Emily said.

We reached out to Rep. Foxx’s office about whether she wrote this response or if someone else on her team did.

We also asked if she planned to apologize to Christian and his teacher for her remarks and we’re waiting for a response.

This was the old white lady who sneered at a Black journalist. ABC News Rachel Scott has been called vile by President Donald J. Trump when she asked about the Washington Reflection Pool. She asked the question and why this was more important than the cost of living. When Republicans promised to obstruct former president Joe Biden's immigration reform bill, Scott asked a question to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Foxx told her to "shut up".

Foxx was a former teacher, state senator and a longtime lawmaker from western North Carolina which carries part of metro Greeenboro.

She is infamous for spreading the Barack Obama birther conspiracy. She supported Trump and his Muslim ban, his immigration separation policies and his fight to overturn the 2020 presidential election. She was one of the leading figures in trying to impeach Biden.

She is also condescending about Americans being exhausted from their jobs. She basically said they are entitled brats who want the government to take care of them.

That's why we pay taxes. We need the federal government to help us when we are in need.

Worker exhaustion is becoming a real issue. Folks are getting burned out from working and it is leading to a revolt. Foxx, upon her mighty seat as a U.S. Representative said the following:

“There’s just a lot of people in this country that don’t want to work, period … and want other people to take care of them. That’s not what this country is all about. We have great opportunities in this country for people to be successful, if they want to work hard.”

Christian Mango, just remember that your representative looks at you as a nobody.

Even though the hearing was about employees who work long hours, the GOP chair of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce took a moment to argue that too many Americans don’t want to work at all.

The lawmaker’s statement came in response to testimony from Democratic witness Judy Conti, the director of government affairs for the National Employment Law Project, who’d said that many workers won’t put up with forced overtime these days.

“We see that workers are increasingly willing to — especially younger workers — are willing to leave jobs where they have to do mandatory overtime, especially where it’s uncompensated,” Conti had said.

Republicans have long fought against worker rights. Managers who are salaried won't get extra pay despite working longer than 40 hours. When there's a worker shortage or a day off for workers, management must cover the Black. Many workers can't take a vacation or enjoy a weekend due to constant demands from employers. Also, corporations are pulling in more money while raising costs. 

Capitalism is losing support. Israel is long support. House Republicans are losing support. Donald J. Trump is losing support. Joe Biden had lost support. The junk food media is losing support. And of course, they double down on the stupidity. 

Walking Chud!

This could be the end of racial agitator Chud The Builder. He is being investigated for a shooting that injured a Black man and himself.

Child support, truck payments, rent, court costs, legal fees from being found liable and now medical bills.

Dalton Levi Eatherly, when you hang it up?

The racial agitator known as Chud The Builder was shot in Clarksville, Tennessee. But here's the kicker, he shot another person but ended up shooting himself.

The whole situation was all for click bait.

Eatherly and an unidentified man were involved in a confrontation that resulted in gunfire, District Attorney Robert J. Nash said in a statement. Nash wouldn’t say why Eatherly was at that courthouse in Clarksville, what he was doing or what prompted the confrontation.

Police didn’t provide the race of the other man; however, a witness who said she saw him loaded into an ambulance described him as Black.

Both men were transported to hospitals for medical treatment and were stable, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

Video surfacing of the incident with Dalton aka ChudtheBuilder in which he shot another man during a dispute outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in TN.

Video from 615Nav on Instagram pic.twitter.com/DJr3WWJ2EY

— The Paranormal Chris (@LegacyProgramVP) May 14, 2026

I just seen chudthebuilder sh00t a man after he provoked him to punch him and he sh0t him and grazed himself this dude chudthebuilder gotta be a social experiment from the government or the CIA cus wtf💯💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/28jcOJ7JIn

— Treyliving (@Treylivingburna) May 13, 2026

Everyone knew this was going to happen. Here is what will happen next:

If the person he shot lives, someone will start a GoFundMe account for him.

This person will rake in at least $500,000.

Chud is fool.

He’s about to discover that that court system probably won’t grant you… pic.twitter.com/pYEG1Z5yt3

— Bren (@bren45000) May 13, 2026

🚨 White Supremacist Chud The Builder allegedly shot a Black man in Clarksville today… and grazed himself in the arm

The same racist clown who films himself calling Black people the N-word, provokes the community daily, and live-streams hoping someone “moves the wrong way” so… pic.twitter.com/GahGFzQ5S2

— i Expose Racists & Pedo’s (@SeeRacists) May 13, 2026

Just Days After Trevv put a ‘CURSE’ on ChudTheBuilder during his interview with TreyLiving, Chud Has Been SHOT in Tennessee 👀

Viewers are speculating that VOODOO may be Involved 😳 pic.twitter.com/2t7UAJdscd

— TreyLiving Reports (@TreyReports) May 13, 2026

Chudthebuilder recounts to police and EMS how he was assaulted and forced to defend himself with his firearm. He prays several times for the hostile man while making it clear he was struck repeatedly and had no choice. pic.twitter.com/4iAui3oL5f

— Chud Clips (@Chudthebldrclip) May 13, 2026

Chud was exposed for getting fucked by a black chick with a dick and shot himself in the same week. pic.twitter.com/7wQpp6sug1

— Juan Charlie (@EatTheRich01) May 14, 2026

So you mean to tell me that Chud The Builder, the man who goes walking around in neighborhoods looking for soft targets to dehumanize and terrorize and humiliate, actually shot someone. Stop normalizing sociopaths like him. Happy #MentalHealth awareness month 💚

I made this a… pic.twitter.com/nl1W4rUhF2

— Shari🌻 (@SunshineluvReal) May 14, 2026

Claire Martin, who works in an attorney’s office across the street from the courthouse, said Eatherly is “well-known in Clarksville for antagonizing people to see what he can get them to do.” She said he “yells racial slurs” at people while filming them.

“He’s not a contributing member of society,” she said.

Martin did not see the altercation but saw the aftermath. The other man “waved at us as he got in the ambulance,” she said.

In a video posted on the website Pump.fun on Wednesday, Eatherly said he shot a man in self-defense after the person starting hitting him.

Jacob Fendley, an attorney listed in court records as representing Eatherly in a separate harassment case from November, did not immediately return a phone message.

Eatherly had been scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning in Clarksville, about 50 miles northeast of Nashville, over a $3,300 debt allegedly owed to a credit company, according to Montgomery County court records. The civil case was filed in February on behalf of Midland Credit Management.

The victim survives.

Court records didn’t indicate whether Eatherly showed up for the status hearing. Online records list the case as open.

Eatherly, a white man, livestreams confrontations to social media where he can be seen and heard making racially derogatory statements to Black people in public.

In one video taken in a market, he says to a passing Black man, “You chimpin’ out," a reference to chimpanzees. He then uses the N-word a number of times.

The Black man is seen using a cellphone to record the confrontation, telling Eatherly, “Don’t touch me.”

A clerk tells Eatherly he is not allowed to say that word. He responds, “America is free speech. Tell me I can’t say something again. This is (expletive) America."

In addition to the credit debt case, Eatherly faces a separate criminal case in which he is accused of becoming unruly at a Nashville steakhouse on Saturday and refusing to pay the nearly $400 bill.

According to an affidavit in the case, the restaurant had asked him not to stream inside the business, but he did anyway. When they asked him to stop, he yelled and screamed and “started making racial statements.”

He was arrested and charged on Sunday with theft of services, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest and released on $5,000 bond. His next appearance in this case was scheduled for July 17 in Davidson County criminal court.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said one of the two men involved in Wednesday's shooting was taken to Vanderbilt of Clarksville Hospital for treatment. A message left with the hospital wasn’t immediately returned.

The other was transported by Lifeflight to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the sheriff's office said. A spokesperson for the hospital, Craig Boerner, said medical privacy laws prohibited the disclosure of information about victims of violence.

The suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

I just want to say that the Second Amendment is White, period.

A bullet does not care about color. We all bleed red and so many lives are lost to gun violence. Republicans offer no solutions other than "thoughts and prayers", "send them back" with a touch of "lock em up."

Gun violence continues to be the number one threat in the United States.

I dismiss this ridiculous notion that criminals are the problem, not the guns. Firearms are often obtained through legal purchases. 

Again, having more security, teachers being armed and offering safe rooms are not solving the problem. The problem is lawmakers not willing to stop gun violence.

According to the far right: White shooters are always mentally ill or lone wolves. The far right believes they should receive some sympathy for their crimes. Black shooters are unrepentant thugs and criminals who deserve lengthy time in the iron college or death. Gay and transgender shooters are active groomers who want to be pedophiles on children. Muslim shooters are terrorists who should be surveiled or deported. Hispanic and Asian shooters are illegal immigrants and they should be deported. According to the far right, almost all white [or non-white] mass shooters are registered Democrats [leftist or some progressive activist] because they have liked or done one thing common to the politics of the left. Of course, they often share or post disinformation by using the ridiculous "Sam Hyde" meme or make bogus social media platforms with the shooter's image as a way to denounce most mass shooters being white or associated with conservative causes. The far right says a white person should "protect" themselves from thugs, terrorists or protesters. They believe the use of firearms are "justified" if they are protesting or even instigating a conflict. The far right believes if a shooter is a police officer, an active military member, a veteran or a citizen who supports conservative causes, they are considered a "heroes" and use of firearms are justified. If the shooters are teens in urban communities, the far right automatically assume the gunmen are Black. Even if the evidence turns out that the shooter has alignment with conservative causes or Republicans, the far right dismisses it as a hoax or a plot to demonize the MAGA movement.

The Republicans usually amplify white victims. Anytime a person of color kills a white victim, it is often wall-to-wall coverage on Fox, Twitter and they force it into national news. They make the case to blame Black Lives Matter, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Democrats, Rev. Al Sharpton and rap music for Black on whatever violence. Republican lawmakers who do not live in urban neighborhoods often troll social media to talk about gun violence or crime in Chicago, Baltimore, Milwaukee and New York City while not doing a damn thing to stop it. If a white person shoots a Black person, the shooter is given the benefit of doubt. White shooters are given glowing profiles about their perfect lives and how friends noticed something but refused to do something. When it comes to Black shooters, automatic vilification. They don't see mental illness. They see it as gang violence, allegedly fatherless homes, Democratic policies or the need for more firearms.

Will Chud The Builder finally meet his maker?

Trump gave us open season.

WHITE PRIVILEGE IS REAL! IT'S "SUIT AND TIE" WHITE SUPREMACY ON TELEVISION, RADIO, THE INTERNET AND AMERICAN POLICY!

FOR EVERY BAD COP, THERE WILL BE A DEAD COP!

IF THE UNITED STATES CONTINUES TO AID ISRAEL, THE WORLD WILL BOYCOTT THE U.S. AND ABANDON THE DOLLAR!

I DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING ON THE INTERNET OR THE COP'S VERSION.

These murderers don't have mental illness. They are calculated and prepared. It happened to be a moment where they have the opportunity to take out lives.

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 988, or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.

You can get help if you, a loved one or friend is dealing with drug abuse.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, you can call a 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-300-1080 or visit www.corasupport.org. 

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START 87888.

The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline, 1-800-832-1901 provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) folks, as well as folks in kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner.

There's no sickness in the head. Most mass shooters legally obtain their assault rifles without little background checks. They have likely no criminal history and they are willing to use the assault weapon in the only thing it's good for: Killing numerous lives.

Holding these lawmakers accountable is not just a pledge, but a promise. You need to learn who represents your community. Your local community member, your school board member, your mayor, your state representative, your state senator, your governor, your U.S. Representative, your U.S. Senator and the president need to be held accountable for their actions.

Iran isn't a threat. The U.S. citizen with a firearm is the threat.

People, please do not resort to the levels of those who profit off the anger. The anger of right wing Americans in the wake of white nationalist Charlie Kirk's death has sparked a censorship and harassment campaign.

Erika Kirk, Scott Presler, Laura Loomer, Riley Gaines, Lizzy Savetsky, Blaire White, Derrick Evans, Joey Saladino, Hermes, Eric Daughetry, Paul Szypula, Roseanne Barr, Steve Bannon, James Woods, Cam Higby, Kanye West, Tucker Carlson, Catturd, CJ Pearson, Steven Crowder, Tomi Lahren, Jack Posobiec, Snoop Dogg, Ray J, Waka Flocka Flame, DaBaby, James O'Keefe, Jacob Wahl, Ryan Metta, Dalton Eatherly, Rick Ross, Ben Garrison, Todd Starnes, Jeffrey Mead, Nick Fuentes, Donald Trump, Jr., Eric Trump, Nick Shirley, Roger Stone, Terrence K. Williams, Ian Miles Cheong, Lindy Li, Andy Ngo, Alexis Wilkins, Olivia Krolcyzk, Brandon Tatum, Nick Cannon, Candace Owens, Nick Sorter, Patrick Bet-David, Phil McGraw, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Harris Faulkner, Tara Bull, Theodis Daniel, DJ Daniel, Kevin Sorbo, Dean Cain, Simon Abeta, SNEAKO, Rob Schneider, Gunther Eagleman, Nelly, Chaya Raichik, Meghan McCain, Tim Pool, Megyn Kelly, Amir Odom, Dom Lucre, Jesse Watters, Bill O'Reilly, Mark Levin, Steve Bannon, Myron Gaines, Rochelle "Silk" Hardaway-Richardson, Jake Lang, Johnny Somali, Larry Elder, Romeo Rose, Eylon Levy, Ben Shapiro, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Chris Cuomo, Nick Sorter, Alex Jones, Owen Shroyer, Bill Cunningham, Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate, Kevin Hodge, Keith Hodge, Sage Steele, Bill Maher, Forgiato Blow, Rick Santorum, Vanilla Ice, Amber Rose, Greg Gutfeld, James Woods, David Limbaugh, Ian Carroll, Gordon Robertson, Malachi Maxey, April Chapman, Ali Alexander, Michelle Malkin, Ann Coulter, Dalton Eatherly, Brent Bozell, Matt Walsh, Benny Johnson, Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza, Laura Ingraham, Matt Drudge, Mike Lindell, Vince Langman, Brian Kilmeade, Glenn Beck, Xaviaer DuRousseau, Sean Davis, Ian Jaegar, Christopher Rufo, Joey Mannarino, Sean "Softball" Hannity and every far right agitator in the junk food media scared of being taken out by a gunman. They are scared that the bullet won't miss. They want you to risk your freedom or your life to protect their right to gas you up to commit unspeakable crimes against one another.

Any current or future government shutdown will definitely rile up people. When you start fucking with the money, people start going crazy. Especially when their needs outmatch the noise of Congress and the junk food media.

If you care about the future and want to voice your frustration with your federal officials, let 2026 be the call to action. 

The website Officer Down is a memorial to those police officers who were killed in the line of duty. Those victims who don't get their names or accomplishments mentioned in the junk food media. Also the website the National Gun Violence Memorial also keeps record of the many individuals killed by gun violence. We are covering workplace violence, religious facility violence, police violence and school shootings as well. 

The call center to the White House and Congress should still be the same.

The call number to the White House and U.S. Capitol is now going to be used. This is the official White House numbers 202-456-1111 and 202-456-1414. This is the Congress official phone number, 202-224-3121. Please be respectful to operators, staff members and elected leaders. Your calls are monitored by the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Capitol Police. 

Let them know that "thoughts and prayers," "hearts going to" and "good guys with guns" are no longer acceptable and you want legislation to curb gun violence. Let them know that we are tired of police officers using immunity when committing death of suspects in custody. You want no more qualified immunity for police officers who use deadly force when it's not justified. Let them know that deporting law abiding immigrants seeking refuge is inhumane. You want the U.S. to improve the immigration process. You want the U.S. lawmakers stop dehumanizing human beings. You want no more wars in the Middle East. You want the U.S. to prove to the world its a beacon of freedom. You want our American military and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents out of our cities, the Middle East and every fucking international conflict in the world. You want legislation to focus on lowering the cost of rent, lowering the cost of food, lowering the cost of hospital visits, improving healthcare and building relationships with other nations. Let them know that you tired of being lectured about oppresive regimes overseas when the very people running our state and federal government are doing the same in real time. Let them know that you will not tolerate a government shutdown which affects federal services for Americans in need or in support of services. Let them know that pulling out of the UN Human Rights Organization, World Health Organization and Paris Climate Accords will put the U.S. in danger when catastrophic event happen. Let them know that you are tired of private equity firms getting away with destroying small businesses and long established companies. Let them know that you are tired of your taxpayer money going to foreign nations like Israel and Ukraine. You are tired of hearing about "Israel having a right to..." and the bogus claims of being anti-semitic or in support of terrorism because you support the freedom of Palestinians. You are tired of the propaganda being forced on your media platforms.

We have bigger issues at home and our tax dollars should solve the housing crisis, lowering food prices, fixing roads, bridges, helping reinvest in struggling urban and rural communities. We have hospitals closing, big box retailers leaving communities and television programs dying. There are bigger issues in the country than Israel. You want an immediate ceasefire, a weapons embargo, sanctions and accountability for war crimes done by Israel. You want no more domestic or foreign influence in American elections. You also want to make sure future presidents and lawmakers avoid influence from lobbyists and special interest groups.

THERE IS NO GOD!

GOD IS NOT FIXING THIS!

FUCK YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!

LET ME BE CLEAR, PRAYERS DO NOT STOP FUCKING BULLETS!

THIS IS A MAN-MADE ISSUE! WHY IS IT SO HARD TO STOP A MAN-MADE ISSUE LIKE GUN VIOLENCE?

STOP SAYING YOU'RE PRAYING TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY GUN VIOLENCE. IT IS FUCKING PLATITUDES. DO SOMETHING ABOUT FUCKING GUN VIOLENCE YOU WORTHLESS LAWMAKERS. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, THE CHOICE TO CONTINUE THE STATUS QUO WILL KEEP YOU AND OTHERS AT RISK OF VIOLENCE. MAKE A CHOICE TO STOP THE CHAOS AND ACT LIKE A FUCKING 79 YEAR OLD MAN. DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE COUNTRY.

Jason Collins Passed Away!

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player died of brain cancer.

For most of his time in the NBA, Jason Collins hid a secret. He was debating whether he told his girlfriend at the time and his family. He was in fear of the backlash knowing that most of the league is straight shooters.

He finally had the courage to come out and tell the world he was gay.

Collins was engaged to WNBA player Carolyn Moos at the time and felt that he betrayed her by hiding his feelings. Moose was devastated at the time but put aside her anger to support him as he decided to put his truth to the world.

Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, his family announced Tuesday.

Collins spent 13 years as a player in the league for six different franchises. He revealed in 2013 that he was gay, an announcement that came toward the end of his playing career.

Collins had been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, which has an extremely low survival rate. He was 47.

“Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar,” Collins’ family said in a statement released through the NBA. “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past eight months and for the exceptional medical care Jason received from his doctors and nurses. Our family will miss him dearly.”

Just last week, Collins received the inaugural Bill Walton Global Champion Award at the Green Sports Alliance Summit. He was too ill to attend and his twin brother, former NBA player Jarron Collins, accepted for him.

“I told my brother this before I came here: He’s the bravest, strongest man I’ve ever known,” Jarron Collins said while accepting that award.

Jason and Jarrod Collins both played for the league.

Jason Collins averaged 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in his career. He helped the New Jersey Nets reach two NBA Finals and in his best season averaged 6.4 points and 6.1 rebounds for them in 2004-05.

“Jason Collins’ impact and influence extended far beyond basketball as he helped make the NBA, WNBA and larger sports community more inclusive and welcoming for future generations,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. “He exemplified outstanding leadership and professionalism throughout his 13-year NBA career and in his dedicated work as an NBA Cares Ambassador. Jason will be remembered not only for breaking barriers, but also for the kindness and humanity that defined his life and touched so many others.

“On behalf of the NBA, I send my heartfelt condolences to Jason’s husband, Brunson, and his family, friends and colleagues across our leagues.”

Jason Collins spent the bulk of his career with the Nets, and also played for Atlanta, Boston, Memphis, Minnesota and Washington.

“This one hurts,” Dallas coach Jason Kidd, a former teammate and coach of Collins, wrote on X. “Jason Collins was a pioneer. He had courage like you’ve never seen. He was an incredible teammate. And having him in Brooklyn at the start of my coaching journey meant so much. Those who knew him were blessed to call him a friend. You are already missed my brother. Rest in power.”

Jason Collins revealed his sexuality in a first-person account for Sports Illustrated in April 2013. He was a free agent at the time, said he wanted to keep playing, and went on to play in 22 games with Brooklyn the following season.

“If I had my way, someone else would have already done this,” he wrote at that time. “Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.”

His decision was widely lauded, with star players such as Kobe Bryant quickly speaking out in support of Collins. There was even support from the White House and then-former President Bill Clinton — whose daughter, Chelsea, went to Stanford with Collins. At Stanford, Collins was roommates with someone who was part of another American political dynasty, that being Joe Kennedy III, who spent eight years in Congress representing Massachusetts.

Collins, in the piece for Sports Illustrated, wrote that he realized he needed to go public about his sexuality when Kennedy walked in Boston’s gay pride parade in 2012 — but Collins couldn’t do the same.

Collins leaves behind his partner, film director Brunson Green.

Until then, Collins kept his feelings about gay rights close to the vest. He wore jersey No. 98 for the majority of his final three playing stints with Boston, Washington and Brooklyn — a nod to the year that Matthew Shepard, a gay college student in Wyoming, was killed. He also wore 46 in one game for the Nets, since it was the only jersey the team had available when he signed.

Tributes poured in Tuesday from around basketball and beyond. The Human Rights Campaign, a civil rights advocacy group, released a statement that said in part, “stepping forward as he did boldly changed the conversation. He was and will always be a legend for the LGBTQ+ community.”

Added Arn Tellem, the agent who represented Collins: “Representing Jason Collins was one of the great honors and privileges of my life — not only as an agent, but as a counselor and confidant. ... The courage he showed changed lives and transcended our game. His impact reached far beyond basketball.”

A moment of silence was held Tuesday before the Minnesota at San Antonio playoff game, in tribute to both Collins and Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke — whose death was announced Tuesday as well. The Spurs lauded Collins not just for breaking barriers, but for “his bravery and kindness.”

Collins made nearly 61% of his shots in his career at Stanford, which remains a school record. He was an honorable mention selection for The Associated Press’ All-America team in 2001, a few months before the Houston Rockets took him with the 18th pick in that year’s NBA draft.

“It’s a sad day for all of us associated with Stanford basketball when we lose one of the program’s greats,” former Stanford coach Mike Montgomery said. “We all have great memories of Jason and the kind of person he was. It’s hard to separate Jarron and Jason because they thought so alike, but even though he was an identical twin, Jason was unique in his own way. The impact he had on Stanford was immense, as he could match up against anyone in the country because he was big, smart, strong and skilled, all while being a very bright and nice person.”

Jason Collins was Northridge, Los Angeles, California. He has a twin brother Jarron, who played for the Utah Jazz. He leaves behind his partner Brunson Green.

Brandon Clarke Passed Away!

The NBA announced the death of Memphis Grizzlies Brandon Clarke.

The Memphis Grizzlies and the NBA are mourning the loss of a forward Brandon Clarke.

He took his own life after a series of setbacks in his career.

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 988, or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.

You can get help if you, a loved one or friend is dealing with drug abuse.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

The team and his agents announced Tuesday, and a person familiar with the terms of the ongoing investigation said an autopsy was planned to determine the exact cause.

The 29-year-old Clarke was found dead Monday at a home in the Los Angeles area and emergency personnel who responded to the scene found drug paraphernalia in the home, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because those details were not released publicly.

Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, provided any details about the cause of Clarke’s death.

“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten,” read a statement from the Grizzlies.

His agents wrote on social media that they were “beyond devastated.”

“He was so loved by all of us here and everyone whose life he touched,” read the statement from Priority Sports. “He was the gentlest soul who was the first to be there for all of his friends and family.”

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed sympathies to Clarke’s family and friends and the Grizzlies organization.

“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Brandon Clarke,” Silver said. “As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit.”

Clarke was the 21st overall pick out of Gonzaga in the 2019 NBA draft by Oklahoma City, which dealt his rights to the Grizzlies.

He was fourth in the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year balloting — his Grizzlies’ teammate Ja Morant was the overwhelming winner of that award — and also was 11th in the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year voting for the 2021-22 season.

Clarke averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in 309 career NBA games.

He averaged 16.9 points in his one season at Gonzaga, transferring there after starting his college career at San Jose State. At Gonzaga, he was a huge part of a team that also had Rui Hachimura — now with the Los Angeles Lakers — and went 33-4.

“He had such a kind, gentle and warm soul, and I will remember the great smile he had on his face whenever you were around him,” read a statement from Gonzaga and its coach, Mark Few. “BC was one of the most easygoing players we have ever had, and he was part of one of the greatest teams in our program’s history.”

Clarke was arrested April 1 in Arkansas for speeding and possession of a controlled substance that was reportedly kratom, an herbal supplement promoted as an alternative pain remedy that becomes illegal in Tennessee as of July 1. He was released on bond a day later.

A federal report in 2019 found overdose deaths involving the herbal supplement kratom were more common than previously reported. Most who died had also taken heroin, fentanyl or others, though officials counted a few instances in which kratom was the only substance listed.

“love you broski. gone way too soon,” Morant wrote in an Instagram post Tuesday.

Clarke joined Morant on the NBA’s All-Rookie team in 2020, and the Grizzlies gave him a multiyear contract extension in October 2022.

But injuries dogged him for more than three years. He tore his left Achilles tendon on March 3, 2023, in a loss to the Denver Nuggets in a showdown of what were then the top two teams in the Western Conference. Injuries limited him to 72 of a possible 246 games over the past three seasons, including only two this season.

“This is an incredible loss for the brotherhood,” the National Basketball Players Association said. “We will remember Brandon not only for the immense joy he brought to so many throughout his career, but for the genuine friendships he built far beyond basketball.”

Clarke was under contract for the 2026-27 season with Memphis, which went 25-57 this season. The San Antonio Spurs paid tribute to Clarke with a moment of silence — both for him and former NBA player Jason Collins, whose death was announced Tuesday — before a playoff game Tuesday night.

Clarke’s “leadership and passion earned him respect throughout the Memphis community and around the league,” the Spurs said.

Health officials have been warning about the risks of an opioid-related chemical known as 7-hydroxymitragynine and a component of kratom. The plant native to Southeast Asia has gained popularity in the U.S. as an unapproved treatment for pain, anxiety and drug dependence.