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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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Yebba Debuts “Distance” from Upcoming Album

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Yebba Releases “Distance,” The First Track from Her Forthcoming Debut Album

Today, Grammy-Award winner, Yebba releases “Distance,” the first track from her forthcoming debut album via RCA Records.  

Listen/Watch The Visual Here: https://smarturl.it/xDistance

“Distance” was co-written by Yebba, produced by Mark Ronson and Yebba, and recorded with The Roots and Pino Palladino at NYC’s Electric Lady Studio. More music and information about her first album will be announced soon.

Yebba said “Distance” was inspired by the feeling that had when knew a relationship was coming to an end: “Emotionally, physically, and spiritually we were trying, but the only thing that came naturally was the distance .So I wrote a goodbye before we ever got the chance to fight.”

The 25 year old soul singer, songwriter, arranger grew up singing and listening to gospel music, along with arranging and music directing choirs in her hometown of West Memphis, Arkansas.She released her breakthrough video for “My Mind” in 2016. Soon after, released her first single “Evergreen,” instantly captivating a passionate fan base leading to support and collaborations, including her 2019 Grammy-winning performance with PJ Morton on “How Deep Is Your Love.” This collaboration resulted in her first GRAMMY award for Best Traditional R&B Performance

Last year, Yebba was featured on Stormzy’s album Heavy Is The Head, Ed Sheeran’s “Best Part of Me,” on three songs from Mark Ronson’salbum Late Night Feelings  “Don’t Leave Me Lonely,” “Knock Knock Knock” and “When U Went Away,” and on the title track of The Robert Glasper Experience’s mixtape “Fuck Yo Feelings.”

She has also performed and recorded with Sam Smith (“No Peace”) , Chance The Rapper (“Same Drugs”), Mumford and Sons (“Beloved”), and A Tribe Called Quest (“Melatonin”).

Listen/Watch “Distance” Here: https://smarturl.it/xDistance

Lyrics for “Distance” HERE

For more about Yebba’s story, click HERE

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