The Wrap Up shares the week of storylines, viral moments, and conversation for the week! This week is hosted by Tai Perkins.
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Megan Thee Stallion and Trump Stir Controversy in Atlanta
In Atlanta, Megan Thee Stallion sparked political controversy with a performance at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris, where she performed her hit “Savage” before Harris’s speech to a crowd of 10,000. Meanwhile, at the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Chicago, Trump stirred further controversy by questioning Harris’s racial identity and making divisive remarks about the Black community, claiming he was the best president for Black Americans since Lincoln.
Vybz Kartel Freed After Court Overturns Conviction
Vybz Kartel was freed after the Jamaican Court of Appeals decided not to retry him following the overturning of his 2014 murder conviction due to juror misconduct. Kartel’s initial trial, marked by allegations of bribery and procedural issues, concluded with his conviction for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, despite the absence of Williams’ body. The decision to release Kartel, a prominent Jamaican artist, came after a decade in prison and was based on the interests of justice not requiring a new trial.
Simone Biles Makes Olympic History
Simone Biles cemented her status as the greatest gymnast of all time by winning her eighth Olympic medal, the most by any American gymnast, during the women’s gymnastics team final in Paris. Biles, overcoming previous struggles with the “twisties,” led her team to gold and delivered a stellar floor routine to Taylor Swift’s “…Ready For It?”. With individual events still ahead, Biles has further opportunities to add to her historic medal count.