Dr. Shawn Best on Black Excellence, Tupac Murder Verdict, Lizzo’s Legal Victory & More

This week on The Reprint, we lead with our conversation with Dr. Shawn Best about Black excellence, accountability, relationships and the lessons from his time on Married at First Sight.

Dr. Best opens up about the experience and the bigger conversation around education, professional success, emotional maturity, communication and accountability—and why Black excellence has to be about more than degrees, titles and financial success.

Then we break down the biggest stories across news, entertainment, sports and culture:

The Tupac Shakur murder case finally reaches a verdict nearly 30 years after the rapper’s death, but important questions remain about who actually pulled the trigger.

Lizzo scores a major legal victory as a federal judge dismisses the remaining claims in a lawsuit brought by former wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels, while a separate case involving former dancers remains pending.

Tommy Davidson brings Varnell Hill back more than 30 years after the character debuted on Martin, with The Varnell Hill Show bringing nostalgia, comedy and a new take on the fictional talk-show host.

Lionel Richie is hospitalized as doctors conduct cardiac testing following a recent performance, marking the singer’s second health scare this summer.

We also sit down with award-winning author Hannah V. Sawyerr, whose work uses poetry and fiction to explore trauma, identity, resilience and the experiences of young people whose voices are often overlooked.

Plus, Joe Budden is engaged and expecting a baby girl with longtime girlfriend Shadée Monique.

And in politics, JD Vance enters the Michigan Senate race, campaigning for Republican nominee Mike Rogers while attacking Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed as the nationally watched contest unfolds.

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