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Antonio Cromartie’s Wife Pulled Over For “Driving While Black” In New Jersey [Video]

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Terricka Cromartie Films Officer During “Random” Traffic Stop

Terricka Cromartie, the wife of Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie, posted a few videos to Instagram detailing an encounter she had with Madison, NJ police officer after getting pulled over for “driving while black” on Friday.

Terricka was pulled over around 11:30 am in the small town of about 16,000, which is located about over 3015 minutes away from East Rutherford, where the Jets play. She believed the officer stopped her simply because he noticed a Black woman driving a nice car. He didn't write her any tickets or warnings — seemingly just to harass her by inquiring who she was and why she was driving the streets.

In a video posted shortly after the incident, Cromartie said: "Driving while Black… I'm thankful to be able to even make this message so many weren't as luck[y]. But how do you deal with a police office who are simply just harassing you?"

SMH!! Who knows what could have happened had she not decided to record the whole incident?

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Fair or Foul? David Banner Says White Rappers Are Getting Better Lyrically — While Blacks Are “Mumbling” [Video]

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David Banner Says White Rappers Are Surpassing Blacks In Lyricism

David Banner has been extremely outspoken on Hip Hop via social media and interviews over the past year, but hasn’t put out any new material recently. He says the reason is that he wants to get it perfect and avoid putting out more “bull-isht” — especially since he feels that white artists in the genre are advancing while Blacks are holding themselves back:

“We gotta push hip-hop to another level ’cause I’m even watching lyrically – the White boys are getting more and more lyrical and we[‘re] basically mumbling.”

Do you agree??

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Apology Time: Michael B. Jordan Clears Up All Lives Matter Allegiance, Wanting White Men’s Roles, And Calling Women “Females”

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Michael B. Jordan Addresses Controversy Over GQ Comments

Michael B. Jordan has been getting fully flambéed on social media after saying he “doesn’t see black and white,” insinuating that he doesn’t see why he should have to be with a black woman, saying he wanted roles written for white men, and referring to women as “females” in GQ magazine. If all that wasn’t enough, rumors also swirled that after portraying Oscar Grant in his first leading role, he was allegedly caught on SnapChat repping the #AllLivesMatter counter-movement earlier in the week.

Needless to say, it’s been rough in the streets for this guy ever since.

Now Michael is breaking his silence to clear up what he feels is a series of misunderstandings (and outright lies) about his character. He says while the article was definitely compirsed of his words, everything didn’t quite come out the way he intended once the words hit the page.

As he wrote (to Black women) via an open letter posted through Essence Magazine:

I have been a professional actor for most of my life, but being regarded as a leading man is new to me and has taken some getting used to. Recently I had the opportunity to be featured on the cover of one of my favorite magazines. In the interview, several points that I shared were communicated in ways that do not reflect my true feelings and opinions. In addition, there were reports written about me elsewhere that simply aren’t true. I’d like to set the record straight.

First and foremost, I believe that Black Lives Matter – unequivocally and without exception. I have never said, written, snapchatted, tweeted, Instagrammed or implied anything to the contrary. Any report that states otherwise is a complete fabrication. I portrayed Oscar Grant in my first leading role in a feature film, Fruitvale Station. I am a founding member of the Blackout for Human Rights Network. I gave a speech just a few months ago on the importance of the Black Lives Matter Movement at the BET Awards. It is frustrating to see a false claim stirred up on social media which has caused my supporters to question where I stand on this crucial issue. But I am confident that my history and continued engagement with my community will speak louder than unfounded rumors.

Secondly, it is challenging to have a nuanced conversation about race and Hollywood period. This sensitive subject becomes even more complicated when you’re dealing with soundbites and articles. A simple idea or opinion can be abbreviated and distorted as it is communicated to readers out of context. Allow me to be clear about my ideas on roles traditionally reserved for White actors. My goal is for my choices and opportunities, as well as those of my fellow actors and actresses of color, to be predicated on our talent, ability and passion and not on false notions of what color an artist must be to play certain roles. I’ve had the honor to portray Black characters written and directed by Black filmmakers—a privilege that too few actors of color enjoy because of the challenges of Black artistry and access behind the camera. But in addition to those wonderful roles, I also want to have the option to play all kinds of parts with no door closed to actors and actresses like myself.

Lastly, my fans who are women mean the world to me. This is especially true of Black women, who as a group have supported my work long before the industry knew my name. I deeply regret and am ashamed that I said anything to disappoint or disparage them. I apologize with my whole heart for referring to women in the way that I did. The word ‘female’ used in the manner that I did is dismissive and strips women of their humanity. It is a slang term that guys sometimes use to sound slick and cool coming up. But words have power and I realize now more than ever that this careless language is dehumanizing, inappropriate, and immature. I’m a better man than that. This reference to women will not come out of my mouth publicly or in private again.

In all, although some of what I said was taken out of context, I take full responsibility for the interview and I apologize for the hurt and confusion it has caused. This has been an important lesson for me. I humbly ask my fans to grow with me, as I learn more about myself and this industry.

Thank you.

What do you think?? Was everything just blown out of proportion — and do you think Michael’s former fans can get over it??

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Divorces: Anthony Anderson’s Wife Files Papers After 20 Years Of Marriage

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Anthony Anderson’s Wife Files For Divorce

It’s lights out for Anthony Anderson’s two-decade-long marriage.

Anthony’s wife Alvina just filed a divorce document citing irreconcilable differences, and asking for joint legal custody with primary physical custody of their minor child, with “reasonable visitation” rights for Anthony. The couple has two children, aged 15 and 19. She’s also seeking spousal support — though the amount isn’t disclosed at the moment. Also, the separation date is listed as April 1 of last year — before Black-ish hit television. So no word yet on if she’ll be entitled to his earnings from that show in particular.

The high school sweethearts were married in 1995.

So sad to see another one bite the dust!!

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Lesson Learned? Rich Homie Quan Apologizes For Blazing Up With His Baby

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Rich Homie Quan Apologizes For Smoking Around His Toddler Son

Rich Homie Quan got slammed on social media when he posted a video to Instagram of him puffing on something with his baby in his lap — presumably catching quite a little toddler contact.

The rapper didn’t seem to see the big deal at first, but it seems like his recent conversation with Child Protective Services really brought a lot to light for him — and now the rapper says he realizes that it might not be the best idea to get lifted around a baby:

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Who exactly has Rich Homie Quan on a pedestal???? Anyway, this apology mainly seems like a clean-up job for doing something he clearly thought was cool until CPS came knocking on his door. SMH.

Do you think he’s really learned his lesson?

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Cosby’s Lawyer Claps Back At Fordham University For Snatching Bill’s Honorary Doctorate Away

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Bill Cosby’s Lawyer Blasts Fordham For Revoking Honorary Degree

Bill Cosby’s lawyer, attorney John P. Schmitt responded to Fordham University’s decision to rescind the honorary doctorate degree they granted Cosby in 2001, saying though the school had the right to do so, it was an irresponsible move with inaccurate explanations.

Fordham revoked the degree in light of Cosby’s recently disclosed deposition where he admitted to acquiring drugs to dispense to women for the purpose of having sex with them.

But in a letter addressed to the university’s president, Schmitt, noting he was a Fordham Law School alumn, said the Board of Trustees’ decision was “so irresponsible as to shock the conscience” and it “grossly mischaracterizes both Mr. Cosby’s actions and his deposition testimony, in language more befitting a tabloid journal rather than a respected institution of higher learning.”

“Nothing in his testimony admits to any nonconsensual sexual contact with any woman whatsoever. As you know, Mr. Cosby has been convicted of no crime and has steadfastly maintained his innocence.”

Interesting. We guess he had to get that off his chest…but we seriously doubt that will cause the school to have much of a change of heart.

Killer Herpes: A Mother Warns Parents That Cold Sore Kisses Could Kill Your Infant

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Facebook Mother Posts Horrifying Photos Of Infant Sick With Herpes Virus

A Facebook status posted by a newborns mom has parents around the world clutching their pearls. The mom of the above infant intended to warn everyone, don’t let people kiss your baby! The infant contracted the life threatening virus after allowing a friend to kiss her in the mouth. Here’s what she had to say:

Please share this with every new mum and pregnant woman you know… COLD SORES CAN BE FATAL FOR A BABY. Before 3 months old a baby cannot fight the herpes virus. If a baby contracts this it can cause liver and brain damage and lead to death. I know this sounds like I am scaremongering but if my friend had not told me about this my baby girl could have been very seriously ill. I noticed the signs early and got her to A&E, we have now been in hospital on a drip for 3 days and have got another 2 to go. She was VERY lucky, all her tests came back clear. The moral of the story is DO NOT let anyone kiss your newborns mouth, even if they don’t look like they have a cold sore- 85% of the population carry the virus. And if someone had a cold sore ask them to stay away until it has gone. Everyone who I have spoken to had not heard of this before and so I felt it was important to share Brooke’s story and raise awareness to stop anyone else going through what we have this week.

The precious load seems to be doing fine now, the mom has since posted healthy pics of the baby. You can see the preciousness after the jump.

9 Celeb Couples Who Refuse To Wed Their Lovers

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Aint No Wedding! 8 Celeb Couples Who Refuse To Wed

With ridiculously high divorce rates, it’s no question why anyone would be a little frightened of marriage now days. These celebs however, have put in many years of hard work but still won’t wed their significant others. See which celeb couples refuse to jump the broom in Holy matrimony.


Desert Thrill Seeking: How To Track Rhinos In Namibia!

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Writer Roxanne Reid describes her crazy adventure tracking down rhinos in the desert of Namibia. 

Bow Wow Calls Kordell Stewart A Sissy For Stalking His Baby Mama’s Instagram? 

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Bow Wow Snapped At Kordell Stewart For Thirsting Over Joie Chavis?

Bow Wow is not here to play with Kordell Stewart when it comes to his daughter’s mom. The ex NFL player was publicly admiring the fitness babe under her IG pics this week and Bow wow fired back, calling him a “sissy” from his alleged Facebook Account.

It’s interesting Bow Wow even cares, considering he hasn’t claimed a relationship with Joie since before she was pregnant and he’s coming off of an engagement with Erica Mena. To each his own. Peep the exchange below.

 

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And then this was posted to his Facebook account.

SMH, we can’t keep up with who Bow Wow is claiming these days but we get it.

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For Discussion: What Does The Pope’s Visit To The U.S. Mean To African-Americans?

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What Does Pope Francis’ Visit To The U.S. Mean To African-Americans And Minorities?

Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States was big news this week in the mainstream media. All week there was lots of talk about his overtly liberal political views on climate change, divorce, gay marriage, and contraception, but very little about his thoughts on social reform in regards to people of color.

“Black folks” might not be the first image to pop into your head when thinking about the Pope or Catholicism, but there ARE black catholics and many of them want to know where the church stands on issues that affect them, i.e. #BlackLivesMatter.

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Via IBTimes

While blacks make up a sliver of the nation’s Catholic population, some of the faith’s African-American leaders and adherents said the pope’s message on injustice and inequality was an implicit admonishment that blacks had not yet achieved true social and economic parity with their white counterparts. The pope’s repeated mentions of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. this week during his first trip to the United States was an affirmation of what social justice activists have said for most of the year leading up to his visit — that black lives matter and deserve equal access to the American dream, said some black Catholics.

“I think the pope has already communicated that the voices of the locked out and the left out should be listened to,” said Marc Morial, a lifelong Catholic who is president and CEO of the National Urban League, a black civil rights organization based in New York City. “That’s what the Black Lives Matter movement has been about,” he said, referring to the national social justice movement that first emerged in 2013 as a Twitter hashtag campaign protesting police brutality

…“I don’t expect that [the pope] will go through a checklist of every nuance and political issue,” Morial said by phone Thursday from Washington, D.C. “But are [church leaders] listening and hearing the pope on social justice, and what does that mean going forward?”

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To that end, Pope Francis had this to say about the current political structure:

“If politics must truly be at the service of the human person, it follows that it cannot be a slave to the economy and finance,” Francis said Thursday to members of the U.S. Congress. Politics should be “an expression of our compelling need to live as one, in order to build as one the greatest common good,” the pope continued. He added: “I do not underestimate the difficulty that this involves, but I encourage you in this effort.”

In another address made in NYC, Pope Francis spoke on the several of the issues which affect many African-American communities nationwide:

Via NYTimes

“In big cities, beneath the roar of traffic, beneath the rapid pace of change, so many faces pass by unnoticed because they have no ‘right’ to be there, no right to be part of the city,” Francis said in a Mass before 20,000 at Madison Square Garden. “They are the foreigners, the children who go without schooling, those deprived of medical insurance, the homeless, the forgotten elderly. These people stand at the edges of our great avenues, in our streets, in deafening anonymity.”

…He spoke of that divide often during the day, from his first remarks before the United Nations General Assembly, where he called for respect for “those considered disposable because they are only considered as part of a statistic,” to his closing homily’s observation that “big cities also conceal the faces of all those people who don’t appear to belong, or are second-class citizens.”

How do you feel about Pope Francis’ remarks? Do they carry weight with you? Can the pope, along with the Catholic church, help bring about change in the United States in regards to the treatment of minorites?

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Smoking That Stuff Or Nah? See Kanye’s ‘Controversial’ Hollywood Performance

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Did Ye Cross The Line With “Slave” In His Performance??

As usual we got another hot topic by way of Yeezus himself. Last night, ‘Ye performed a slew of his songs from his older album 808s and Heartbreaks. Despite having some technical difficulties with sound, the show came together beautifully. Except a particular set where he was accompanied by an entourage of performers who stood behind him as “slaves”…

Flip on over to see pics and a clip of his performance…

Wait, What? Taraji P. Henson Says Her Gay Cousin Taught Her How To Be A Lady

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If you haven’t mastered the fine art of being a lady in public, you may want to seek out the services of a gay man to take you from Ratchet Rachel to Classy Cassie. It pretty much worked for Taraji P. Henson.

We all have one person to thank for Taraji’s consistent and effortless slayage on the red carpet, and that’s her now-deceased gay cousin. The Emmy-nominated Empire actress is currently showcasing her feminine beauty in the pages of CR Fashion Book. Inside, Taraji reveals that it was actually her cousin who taught her all she knows about being a lady, and why she tries to carry a clutch when stepping out.

Let me take you on a trip. My cousin had been battling AIDS and he passed away on the same day that my character [Queenie from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button] died. This is my cousin who took me to drag shows. He told me about down-low brothers, he may have saved my life.

He also taught me about being a lady. He told me ladies carry clutches on the red carpet, so sometimes when I don’t carry a clutch I feel I’m disgracing him. It’s the simple stuff you miss in a person. No one ever taught me how to properly put toilet tissue on the spool, with the flap hanging toward you, not underneath. He taught me that, and it lives with me to this day. Whenever I go into someone’s bathroom and their tissue isn’t the right way, I look up in the sky, and I go, Damn!

So ladies, who taught you how to be prim and proper? Also, hit the flip for more of Taraji’s hot CR Fashion Book shots.

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Things Got Even Creepier After This Gross Congressman Stole The Pope’s Glass Of Water

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Congressman Steals Pope’s Water Glass

It’s all fun and games when we laugh it up about how insane Beyonce fans are, but it’s nothing compared to Pope Francis’ fanatics, apparently. One disgusting a** congressman stole the crown for craziest stan when he stole the Pope’s water glass which was already half-filled with His Holiness’ backwash.

As weird as stealing the Pope’s water glass is already, what Rep. Bob Brady (D-Pa.) did after swiping it is where things got even creepier.

Per USA Today:

As Pope Francis left the chamber after addressing Congress yesterday, legislators crowded around him, hoping to get a moment with the leader of the Catholic Church. But one man wasn’t among them. That’s because Rep. Bob Brady of Philadelphia was too busy swiping the pope’s water glass, the Philadelphia Daily News reports. Brady was spotted carefully using two fingers to lift the pope’s glass from the podium and carry it back to his office, where he, his wife, and two staffers sipped from it. “How many people do you know that drank out of the same glass as the pope?” Brady asks the Daily News.

After letting another congressman and his family dip their fingers in the glass, Brady put the remaining water into a bottle to use to bless his grandchildren later. “The congressman is a Catholic and has immense respect for the Holy Father,” his chief of staff tells ABC News. If the phrase “thou shalt not steal” is running through your head, don’t worry: Brady tells the Washington Post he’s asked the appropriate House officials for a bill so he can pay for the glass. It will eventually go in a cabinet in his home—next to the water glass used by President Obama at his 2008 inauguration. He swiped that one, too. (The pope’s tiny car is making a big impression.)

He’s nasty as hell and dumb AF if he thinks he’s now blessed after dipping his germy fingers in that glass and drinking afterwards. The fact that he’s saving the pope’s backwash to “bless” his grandchildren is even more insane.

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Breaking News! Fetty Wap Is Injured In Serious Motorcycle Accident! *An Update On Fetty’s Health*

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Fetty Wap Crashes His Motorcycle In Patterson, NJ

Fetty Wap was in his hometown of Patterson, New Jersey today where he’s been involved in a serious motorcycle crash. Many eyewitnesses have posted photos of the 1738 singer be cared for by paramedics.

According to TMZ, Fetty couldn’t see where he was going when trying to pass another vehicle. SMH

An eye-witness tells TMZ the rapper was on his motorcycle Saturday and tried passing one vehicle, he didn’t see another coming in the opposite direction and they collided.

Paramedics rushed Fetty to a local hospital. It appears he was conscious and sitting up … but his injuries are unclear at this time.

Let’s say a prayer for Fetty’s recovery at this time. More Pics from the scene after the flip and an update on how the singer is doing now.


For The Stans: Beyonce Shares BTS Photos From Global Citizens Festival Rehearsal

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Behind The Scenes With Beyonce At Global Citizens Festival Rehearsal

If you’re sitting around the house doing nothing, these photos should get your blood flowing. Beyonce is getting ready for a huge Central Park Performance tomorrow and is sharing some behind the scenes photos from a rehearsal with us.

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There are some random portraits on Bey.

 

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Some stretching.

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And some sequenced dance photos. Hit the flip for more of Bey BTS.

Island Bliss: Our Fave Instagram Pics From The Seychelles!

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If you need a last minute island vacation while there’s still some warm weather, there’s no better place than the Seychelles. Find out what you missed by not being there this week (these Instagrammers will make you jealous). 

Happy Birthday Daddy-Tunechi: Reginae Carter Throws Her Dad Lil Wayne A Surprise Birthday Party

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Lil Wayne’s Daughter Surprises Him With Thoughtful Birthday Party

How thoughtful is Lil Wayne’s first born for flying to Miami and surprising her dad with his favorite foods for his birthday?

The Young Money exec turns 33 today. The eldest of the Carter kids, Reginae wasted no time surprising him last night. She posted pics from her dad’s birthday surprise on her instagram. Peep them below.

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Sarah Vivan, the mother mother of Lil Wayne’s son “Tuney” was also most likely in the building since her sister posted this collage of Tunchi’s faves.

 

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Hit the flip to see Toya Wright’s Birthday message to her childhood flame, Lil Wayne.

White On White Crime: Gentrified Goon Who “Settled” Brooklyn Accuses Scared Stroller Pusher Of White Privilege

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White Man Attacks Another White Man In Brooklyn

An angry Caucasian brotha recently went HAM on another vanilla king for pushing his stroller in Brooklyn, which he believes he helped “settle” because that’s what white folks do.

Via Gothamist:

As the unhinged jogger put it: “The only reason white people like you are living here is because I settled this fucking neighborhood for you!” That is what we in the biz call the money shot.

Considering the magnitude of the jogger’s rage, you’d think the stroller-pusher messed up his brand new white Air Jordans on the hottest day of the year. But despite promising to kill the stroller-pusher with one punch (you know, he DOES fight for a living) in front of (what appears to be) a security guard, no white people are physically harmed during the filming of the video.

“White privilege! White f**king privilege! You pushed your stroller right into me, and all I say was ‘excuse you,’ and then you said, ‘f**k you f**k you!’ You f**king white trash!”

You push your stroller into people?! Your baby could get hurt! You’re new in the neighborhood! I came to this neighborhood and the only reason white people like you are living here is because I settled this f**king neighborhood!”

Check out the video below:

We have some questions here:

1. How does a white person accuse another white person of white privilege?
2. How do you “settle” a city that has been in existence for years before your people came to gentrify it?
3. WHY ARE WHITE FOLKS SO CRAZY!??

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So Sad: Heartbroken Man Dies In Car Crash Just Minutes After His Girlfriend Dumped Him

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Man Dies In Car Crash Just Minutes After His Girlfriend Broke Up With Him

Would you die for love? A British man died when his car hit a tree just minutes after his ex-girlfriend broke up with him.

Via NY Daily Mail:

Ben Blakey, 27, had driven 100 miles in a last-ditch bid to get back together with sweetheart Sheona Ryan.

But when she told him there was no hope of rebuilding their relationship, he sped off and ploughed into a tree, an inquest heard.

Blakey was described as being in an “agitated state” when drove off before hitting a traffic sign, performing a U-turn and accelerating down the road.

A CCTV camera captured the moment his Volkswagen Polo inexplicably veered to the right, mounting a grass verge before smashing into the tree about 4:30 a.m. on May 16.

The 27-year-old was taken to hospital but later died from head injuries, reported Mirror Online.

A coroner said she did not believe Blakey, who was described by his family as “an inspiration,” meant to take his own life.

“I am satisfied that he drove off in an emotional state and directed the car towards the tree,” Coroner Dianne Hocking said. “But I am not satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that he intended suicide as he appeared to have changed his mind at the last moment.”

The hearing was told his car’s brake lights had come on indicating that he did brake. The car was traveling at 42 mph at the time of impact.

His aunt Mary Jeffers said Blakey made a good impression on all who met him and had left a huge hole in people’s lives “that cannot be filled.”

So sad!

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