“It’s Hard To Believe:” Wendy Williams Accuses Late R&B Singer Sherrick Of Date Rape, His Widow Responds

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“It’s Hard To Believe:” Wendy Williams Accuses Late R&B Singer Sherrick Of Date Rape, His Widow Responds

While promoting her upcoming Lifetime biopic, Wendy Williams: The Movie, the daytime talk show host made an alarming accusation about deceased R&B singer, Sherrick. During a live panel, Williams alleged that she had been a victim of date rape …

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