Introduction

Scammers are targeting clients looking to get their hair braided by using real stylists’ work and creating fake social media pages.

Reports of Scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is receiving reports of scams targeting individuals wanting braids. Scammers take pictures from legitimate stylists and post them on fake social media pages.

Modus Operandi

Potential clients find the fake pages and book appointments, often making small deposits. Clients realize they have been scammed when they do not hear back from the supposed stylist on the appointment day.

Impact on Legitimate Businesses

Real stylists like Porsche Hensley, who has been braiding hair for over 10 years and owns Divine Innovation 615 in Nashville, are affected. Hensley reported instances where clients arrived for appointments, only to find out they were scammed.

Precautions to Avoid Scams

BBB advises not to pay for the service in full before the appointment. Visit the stylist’s location before booking. Verify the stylist’s work by searching for them online and including the word “scam” after their name. Ask for the stylist’s license number and verify it.

Continuing the Business

Despite the scams, stylists like Porsche Hensley remain undeterred and continue their work.

Conclusion

Scammers exploiting the popularity of hair braiding are causing issues for both clients and legitimate stylists. Clients are advised to take precautions to ensure they are booking authentic services.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

OH NO: Chuck D Called me an Urban Radio Idiot

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UPDATE: Chuck has responded, all is well….see comments.I just found this post that I wrote where Public Enemy’s Chuck D, copied, pasted and responded by calling me an Idiot (laugh). I’ve been called a lot of things but I think this is the first time I have ever been called an idiot. There must be a support group for people like me?Without question, I absolutely agree with many of the points Chuck makes in his theory and at this point, I’m on the fence on the issue discussed here. Further, I know I am a revolutionary, at best,   in today’s industry where there is not ONE other publir who has the balls that I do, to say what I say or to bring up subject matter that I bring up…just as Chuck is a revolutionary in the rap industry and I like people who are not afraid to speak their minds… I take my hat off to Chuck…. STILL after 25 years in the industry and working with the most twisted and psycho radio people on the planet… he can have hip hop music… but radio belongs to me! (laugh) You can read what he said here.. https://www.publicenemy.com/index.php?page=page3&item=148

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