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      March Madness is here: Tap into the hype with these marketing plays

      Posted by Sprout Social on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, In : #iNEEDTHAT 
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      Learn more about March Madness marketing ideas
      March Madness marketing: How elite brands can score major points
      March Madness is here! Tap into the tournament hype and create innovative campaigns with these 4 marketing strategies–including unexpected brand collabs, unique bracket challenges and immersive IRL experiences.
       
      Learn more about Sprout's ROI
      Understanding the ROI of Sprout Social
      The right tool can have a halo effect over your social strategy. A Total Economic Impactâ„¢ study conducted by Forrester Consulting found that Sprout d...

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      Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets

      Posted by Leslie Josephs on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, In : #EssexCounty 



      It's happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time.

      It's a stunning reversal that shows the low-cost pioneer is willing to part with a customer perk executives have said set it apart from rivals for more than half a century of flying in hopes of increasing revenue.

      Southwest's changes come after months of pressure from activist Elliott Investment Management. The firm took a stake in the airline last year and won five board seats as it pushed for q...

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      Peter Chin, Former Leader of the Chinese Ghost Shadows Gang, Tells His Life Story

      Posted by vlad tv on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                          
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      Charleston White responds to Gillie not accepting his apology. Kendrick Lamar performance was trash

      Posted by SSAY CHEESE on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                        
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      CAM’RON ON WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH DIDDY, THAT TIME IN D.C HE GOT SHOT & THE STACKED AWARDS!

      Posted by YOUR WELCOME NETWORK on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                           
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      CUFFY NEPHEW "BAY BAY". JEFFERSON, JR. PEABODY PROJECTS ST. LOUIS || BIG MEECH TAMMY COWINS

      Posted by THE PODCAST WITH SOUL on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                           
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      Wu-Tang Clan Live! @ The Pandora/Sirius XM "For The Love" Event in Brooklyn

      Posted by DA FUKKK OUTTA HERE SHOW on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, In : 848CINEMA 
                         

      A Legendary night for Hip Hop as Sway brings out Flavor Flav to introduce Super Group Wu-Tang at the Pandora/Sirius XM "For The Love" Event In Brooklyn. It was a full house packed to capacity. The Wu came thru from the island of Staten and lit the roof on fire performing a medley of their greatest hits. This is Hip Hop.




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      "Kim's Lost Words" COMPLETE BOOK!!🤯

      Posted by EVERYTHING "Black" American â–ªï¸Hebrew Teacherâ–ªï¸ on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                      
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      Argentine Rapper Trueno on Leading Latin Hip-Hop's New Wave, Buying Back His Publishing Rights: Nothing Could ‘Kill My Passion'

      Posted by Ernesto Lechner on Saturday, August 24, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
      Argentine Rapper Trueno on Leading Latin Hip-Hop's New Wave, Buying Back His Publishing Rights: Nothing Could ‘Kill My Passion'

      In the music video for the 2021 hit "Dance Crip," Argentine rapper Trueno bikes, walks and dances his way through the soulful Buenos Aires neighborhood of La Boca. Anchored by a lethal bass line, funky female choruses and the MC's breathless flow, "Dance Crip" established the 22-year-old as one of the most creative voices in the burgeoning space of Latin hip-hop.

      The...


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      "I Should Be Dead" - Ice Cube Untold Stories: Impact of Hip Hop on Society, Surviving L.A. Gangs

      Posted by PBD Podcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                           


      Patrick Bet-David interviews Ice Cube, a rap legend known for his influence on music, film, and culture. He rose to fame with the pioneering rap group N.W.A., then found success as a solo artist, and became a prolific actor and filmmaker. Cube is known for his candid reflections on social issues and for speaking truth to power. This powerful conversation is no exception!


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      'Gucci Goddess' women charged for stealing funds from military childcare program

      Posted by JASON KANDEL on Sunday, July 28, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                          


      Gucci Goddess' sentenced for $108M Army ...

      US army worker charged with stealing more than $100 million from a youth development program in Texas and using it to buy dozens of mansions and luxury cars has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.     

      Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, pleaded guilty in March to five counts of mail fraud and five counts of filing a false tax return.


      Mello was a financial manager who handled funding for a youth program at the Fort Sam Houston military base in San Antonio, Texas.

      Prosecutors said ...


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      Police shoot Sonya Massey dead in her own home.

      Posted by The Canary on Sunday, July 28, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                            

      As she opened the door, Sonya immediately told the police "don't hurt me"   New body camera footage released by the Illinois State Police shows officers shooting dead unarmed Black woman Sonya Massey in her home. One of the police officers involved in the case has been charged with murder. Sonya had called 911 to report a possible intruder, and police arrived at her home after midnight.

      In video footage released Monday, Massey is seen talking to two officers in her home, ...


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      US operation to capture Sinaloa cartel leaders had the help of one of the captured men: a son of ‘El Chapo,’ official says

      Posted by Emma Tucker, Polo Sandoval, Evan Perez and Holmes Lybrand on Sunday, July 28, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                       


      The arrest of two leaders of the Sinaloa cartel in the United States on Thursday was organized by one of the two men arrested, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of infamous cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo†Guzman.

      Guzman Lopez organized his arrest along with that of Ismael “El Mayo†Zambada, 76, who co-founded the cartel with El Chapo, by luring Zambada on a flight to examine a piece of land he thought was in Mexico, an official familiar with the operation told CNN.


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      Criminal cover-up: offender’s face hidden in bizarre police mugshot

      Posted by Telegraph reporters on Saturday, July 27, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      The mugshot of the criminal showed half of his face covered with hair© Provided by The Telegraph

      Police have released a mugshot of a criminal whose eyes are almost completely covered by his hair after he was jailed for “persistently†flouting a ban from Wrexham.

      Nkonde Liandisha, 31, was banned from Wrexham, North Wales, to protect local women after he had previously shown “sexualised behaviour†and assaulted an emergency worker.

      He was caught “persistently†breaching a three-year c...


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      Martin Lawrence Joined by Girlfriend Angie Gonzalez and His 3 Daughters at “Bad Boys: Ride or Die†Premiere

      Posted by Goyo Large on Saturday, June 1, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

      The actor got support from his girlfriend Angie Gonzalez and their daughters on the red carpet

      Eric Charbonneau/Getty From left: Iyanna Faith Lawrence, Angie Gonzalez, Martin Lawrence, Jasmine Page Lawrence and Amara Trinity Lawrence on May 30, 2024© Provided by People

      Correction: A previous version of this story misidentified Martin Lawrence's guest, girlfriend Angie Gonzalez, as his ex-wife Shamicka Gibbs.

      Martin Lawrence stepped out with his family while launching the latest Bad Boys.

      On May ...


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      Tik Tok Star Jinnkid Guilty of Killing Wife and Friend

      Posted by Cinema Shogun on Saturday, June 1, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                            


      Tik Tok star Ali Abulaban learned his fate in a San Diego courtroom more than two years after being arrested in the killing of his wife and another man. Some in the courtroom applauded the guilty verdict. Abulaban was accused of killing his wife, Ana, and her friend Rayburn Barron in October 2021. The district attorney reportedly said Abulaban thought his wife was cheating and was abusive toward her during their marriage. Inside Edition Digital’s Mara Montalban...

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      Marlon Wayans Shares His Reaction to Learning His Child Was Trans: 'I Grew the Most That I Ever Did'

      Posted by Janine Rubenstein on Saturday, June 1, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

      The comedian — whose new standup special debuts June 4 on Amazon Prime — opens up about his parenting journey

      JC Olivera/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Kai Wayans and Marlon Wayans© Provided by People

      Marlon Wayans isn't the same dad he was a few years ago.

      The hit comedian, actor and father of three, 51, is back with a new standup special, Good Grief, premiering June 4 on Amazon Prime.  It’ll be his fourth special amid a fairly recent foray into standup, with most of his sets based ...


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      Eminem takes aim at Megan Thee Stallion, Dr. Dre and himself with new song 'Houdini'

      Posted by Melissa Ruggieri, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 

      Eminem attends the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit.© Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

      Shady’s back, but for how long?

      Eminem dropped the first single from his upcoming â€œThe Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)†album at midnight Friday, the bouncy, grouchy “Houdini.â€

      The track, anchored by the melody of the Steve Miller Band’s 1982 hit “Abracadabra†with shades of his 2002 hit "Without Me," finds our hapless antihero (watch the cameo-...


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      SZA releases cover of Eminem’s “Lose Yourselfâ€

      Posted by Yuriy Andriyashchuk on Saturday, June 1, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 

      SZA releases cover of Eminem's© Provided by Hip Hop Vibe

      SZA releases cover of Eminem’s “Lose Yourselfâ€

      Late Friday night, SZA delivered an impressive cover to an iconic record. This is to Eminem’s 2002 “Lose Yourself.†This song was initially released in 2002, as it appeared on the “8 Mile†soundtrack.

      Furthermore, fans went on to applaud SZA’s cover to Lose Yourself. This comes comes amid the wait for her highly anticipated “Lana†album. In SZA’s Instagram post, she ex...


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      All About Chris Brown's Parents, Clinton Brown and Joyce Hawkins

      Posted by Lynsey Eidell on Saturday, June 1, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 

      Chris Brown’s parents divorced when he was 7

      L. Busacca/WireImage Clinton Brown, Chris Brown and Joyce Hawkins.© Provided by People

      Chris Brown’s parents, Joyce Hawkins and Clinton Brown, have been by his side through his ups and downs over the years.

      After being discovered at the age of 13 and releasing his debut self-titled album in 2005 at 16, Chris experienced a meteoric rise in the world of R&B. Since then, he’s released 10 more albums including 2011’s Grammy Award-winning F.A.M.E

      â...


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      G. Dep Breaks His Silence After Being In Prison For 13 Years For Taking A Man's Life In 1993.

      Posted by Goyo Large on Monday, April 15, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
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      G. Dep breaks his silence in first on-camera interview since his prison release about taking a man's life.

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      Ralo Pull Up On Charleston White In Atlanta And Show Him He Own The Block

      Posted by Anthony Dewberry on Monday, April 15, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                           
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      Keith LeBlanc, Pioneering Drummer on Hip-Hop Classics ‘The Message' and ‘White Lines,' Passes

      Posted by Jem Aswad on Sunday, April 14, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
      Keith LeBlanc, Pioneering Drummer on Hip-Hop Classics ‘The Message' and ‘White Lines,' Dies© Provided by Variety

      Keith LeBlanc, a drummer, producer and recording artist best known for his work on pioneering early hip-hop records by Grandmaster Flash and others, died Thursday after a battle with an undisclosed illness, his wife Fran LeBlanc confirms to Variety. Later in his career he worked extensively as a producer, session musician - including on Nine Inch Nails' 1989 debut "Pretty Hate ...


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      Mister Cee, a famed hip-hop DJ and key figure behind Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album, dies at 57

      Posted by Scott Stump on Sunday, April 14, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
        
      Mister Cee, legendary hip-hop DJ, dies at 57. Why the hip-hop community is in deep mourning© Provided by NBC News

      From the early days of Notorious B.I.G. to the rise of 50 Cent, legendary hip-hop DJ Mister Cee was a pivotal figure in the New York City rap scene and the careers of some of its greatest performers.

      The entertainer, born Calvin Lebrun, has died at 57, confirmed Audacy, the parent company of 94.7 The Block — the radio station that Mr. Cee had worked at and had a weekday show pl...

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      Former star of MTV’s “Are You the One?†arrested on grooming charges after year on the run

      Posted by Dustin Nelson on Sunday, March 31, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
      Connor Smith spent a year eluding law enforcement before his arrest Thursday in Florida.

      Connor Smith, a former contestant on MTV's reality dating show Are You the One?, was arrested Thursday in Clearwater, Fla., booking records show. He has spent the past 13 months on the run after fleeing police in Illinois when they attempted to arrest him there.

      Smith is accused of grooming a minor and traveling to meet a minor for sex. He had allegedly been messaging with an undercover cop he thought was a...


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      Eight Chinese migrants found dead on Mexico beach

      Posted by BBC on Sunday, March 31, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

      The bodies were found on a beach in Oaxaca state on Friday© Reuters

      The bodies of eight Chinese nationals have been found on a beach in the Mexican state of Oaxaca after their boat capsized, officials say.

      The bodies were found on Friday along a route used by illegal migrants trying to reach the United States.

      The seven women and a man were on board a boat operated by a Mexican that set off from Chiapas state, on the border with Guatemala, on Thursday.

      One other person survived. It was not clear...


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      Louis Gossett Jr, first black man to win a best supporting actor Oscar – obituary

      Posted by Telegraph Obituaries on Sunday, March 31, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                         
      Louis Gossett and Richard Gere in An Officer and a Gentleman - ALAMY© Provided by The Telegraph

      Louis Gossett Jr, who has died aged 87, was the first black man to win an Oscar for best-supporting actor after putting naval aviation cadet Richard Gere through his paces in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); he was only the third black person to win any Oscar after Hattie McDaniel in Gone With the Wind (1939) and Sidney Poitier in Lilies of the Field (1963).

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      Gene Deal Exposes Diddy’s Dark Secrets: Exposes Lawsuit Involving Usher, Stevie J, Cuba Gooding Jr.

      Posted by The Art Of Dialogue on Saturday, March 23, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                           

      Gene Deal breaks his silence on Lil Rod lawsuit against Diddy.



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      How DDG Turned A YouTube Channel Into An $8 Million Net Worth

      Posted by TeeJay Small on Saturday, March 23, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
      YouTuber-turned-rapper DDG© Provided by Afrotech

      Darryle Dwayne Granberry Jr, best known by his rap pseudonym DDG, first appeared on the YouTube platform in 2014, while he was still in high school. In the decade since he first pressed upload on the video-sharing site, the 26-year-old performer has managed to amass a fortune of over $8 million, through his various YouTube, music, and extracurricular ventures.

      While $8 million may not seem like much compared to other YouTubers who have been on t...


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      Converse Launches ‘Black Joy' Collection Including a Reimagined Chuck Taylor All Star

      Posted by Melody Rivera on Saturday, March 23, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

      BHM SP24 Black Joy© Provided by Footwear News

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      o celebrate Black History Month, Converse has released a new footwear and apparel collection, including a reimagined version of two iconic silhouettes.

      Designed by Converse's Black design team, The Black Joy collection was made with the intent to encourage Black creatives to grow within their communities. Each style was inspired by the artistic roots of the Harlem Renaissance. Along with an assortment of cropped and standard-fit T-shirts, the caps...


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      The Burns Brothers Are Set To Make History With The First African-American-Owned Private Membership Club In Africa

      Posted by Michelle Burk on Sunday, March 10, 2024,

      The Burns Brothers Are Set To Make History With The First African-American-Owned Private Membership Club In Africa© Provided by Afrotech

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      lobal enterprise The Burns Brothers, co-founded by John and Mike Burns, is expanding to international business hubs, per a press release.

      In an official announcement via PR Newswire, the pair highlighted the wealth of business opportunities available from global expansion to international business hubs, with a focus on countries in Africa.

      “Afric...


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      ‘True Detective' Star Kali Reis Embraces Her Afro-Indigenous Heritage: "I Have Two Rooms I Can Stand In

      Posted by Rebecca Sun on Sunday, March 10, 2024, In : 848CINEMA 
      ‘True Detective' Star Kali Reis Embraces Her Afro-Indigenous Heritage: "I Have Two Rooms I Can Stand In"

      Kali Reis does not take her identity for granted.

      "I'm the first generation of my line who was actually able to grow up in the culture," said the True Detective: Night Country star of being from the Seaconke Wampanoag people. "My great-grandmother, grandmother, mother were taught, generation after generation, ‘You don't say you're Wamp.'"

      The day before the Native women's brunch, which was held at the Four Seasons, Reis was at the Academy Museum for the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards...


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      32-year-old mom who makes $143,000/month in passive income: 5 books that helped me get started

      Posted by Jasmine McCall, Contributor on Sunday, March 10, 2024, In : #EssexCounty 
      Jasmine McCall is the founder of Paybump.

      When I started my side hustle, I didn't have a mentor, a big social media following, or any startup capital. I just had a drive to help people find great careers, and advice from some of my favorite books. 

      In 2022, I quit my six-figure recruiting job at Amazon to grow my YouTube channel and launch my business, PayBump. I make videos about remote work and unique income streams, and create kits to help people make their resumes and cover letters shine.


      Today, my business brings in $143,000 a mon...


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      Oldest Black-Owned Businesses in America

      Posted by Craig Donofrio on Sunday, February 18, 2024, In : #EssexCounty 

      Leah Chase, the Queen of Creole Cuisine.© Provided by Work + Money

      Black businesses are rich in history. From newspapers to banks to restaurants and more, Black-owned businesses are an integral part of American life.

      Today, Black men and women own 2.6 million businesses across the United States, roughly 9.5 percent of businesses in the country.

      But which ones have endured the longest? These are some of the oldest Black-owned businesses in America, with the very oldest listed last.

      Beauchamp Dist...


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      Billionaire Black & O’Block J Hood On Lil Durk/ Chief Keef/ King Von/ FBG Duck/ Charleston White

      Posted by @camcaponenews on Sunday, February 18, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                       





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      Kevin Chiles Explains Alpo, Rich Porter & AZ, Early Crack Era, Snitch Vs Witness & More

      Posted by @Sharponent on Sunday, February 11, 2024, In : 848CINEMA 
                       
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      Charleston White says Patrick Mahomes is NOT black, the world addicted to sports betting, FBG DUCK

      Posted by SAY CHEESE! on Saturday, February 10, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                          





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      Erick Sermon Says His 4 Percent Cut of Metro Boomin’s "Creepin'" Nets Him $240,000 Quarterly

      Posted by Goyo Large on Saturday, February 10, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                           

      Erick Sermon says he gets $240,000 every four months thanks to Metro Boomin’s “Creepin’†track featuring The Weeknd and 21 Savage.

      In a recent interview with Bootleg Kev, the producer and EPMD member spoke about the importance of owning publishing, particularly in the current climate of streaming hits that are often short-lived.

       

      “This is not no boast or nothing, but me owning my own publishing, everybody calls me,†Sermon explained around 35 minutes into the ...

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      Jeffrey Wright: ‘I find it odd when people call me a Black actor’

      Posted by Alexandra-pollard on Saturday, February 10, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Jeffrey Wright as Thelonius ‘Monk’ Ellison in ‘American Fiction’ (Photo: Claire Folger/MGM-Orion/AP)

      “I find it the oddest thing when people refer to me as a Black actor,†says Jeffrey Wright. “What is a Black actor? Is the process different for a Black actor? Is the outcome different? It makes absolutely no sense.â€

      At the same time, he thinks, considering the history “of limitations and false judgements†of Black people, maybe it does.


      This tension is at the heart of Wright’s new movie American Fiction, liberally adapted by debut writer-director Cord Jefferson from Percival...


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      Snoop Dogg and Master P Sue Walmart, Post for Sabotaging New Cereal Brand

      Posted by Etan Vlessing on Saturday, February 10, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Snoop Dogg and Master P Sue Walmart, Post for Sabotaging New Cereal Brand

      Rappers Snoop Dogg and Master P have slapped Walmart and food maker Post Consumers Brands with a lawsuit that alleges their minority-owned cereal brand was kept off store shelves to thwart its launch.
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      Snoop Cereal, from Broadus Foods, was launched in 2022 by Calvin Broadus, also known as Snoop Dogg, and Percy Miller, aka Master P. They aimed to create a family-owned company that also added diversity to the food market.

      Broadus Foods then approached Post Consumers Brands to secure wide dist...


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      Anthony Anderson hospitalized after on-set fight: 'Me against two goons and a chair'

      Posted by Taijuan Moorman on Saturday, February 3, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Anthony Anderson© Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY

      Anthony Anderson's days of doing his own stunts may be over.

      The actor injured himself on the set of the upcoming film "G20" in Cape Town, South Africa, he shared on Instagram Thursday.

      "I spent the night in the emergency room," Anderson, 53, captioned a photo of him laying on a stretcher, all smiles while holding up the peace sign. "Movie set fight gone wrong. Me against two goons and a chair! Guess who didn't win!"

      USA TODAY has reached out to Anderson...


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      [ATTN DJs] Rockwelz Presents “LL2j†Album Produced by Label Mate Nam Nitty

      Posted by MJ savino on Saturday, February 3, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 

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      DJs - 'LL2j' Full Album 

       

      It’s been said that lightning strikes twice…NY indie artist Rockwelz heard and listened to his worldwide fan base and unveiled the highly anticipated sequel â€˜LL2j.’ The 9-track project is entirely produced by label mate Nam Nitty and features lyrical heavyweights John Jigg$, The Bad Seed, The Musalini, and R&B singer J. Waiters.


      In celebration and tribute to Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, Rockwelz showcases a signature flavor on some classic Hip Hop that has i...


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      15 Hair Growth Oils That Will Completely Transform Your Tresses

      Posted by Tatjana Freund, Nerisha Penrose, Carol Lee, Tasha Nicole Smith on Sunday, January 28, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      15 Hair Growth Oils That Will Totally Transform Your Tresses

      ⤠Health Topics

      Unless you’ve been blessed with the most incredible genetics, almost everyone's hair needs a little TLC to achieve the flowing, thick tresses of their dreams. If you’ve already got your ideal shampoo and conditioner comboscalp scrub, and hair masks on lock, the next step is to pinpoint your hair growth oil soulmate—that is, the one that’ll help you restore moisture, nourish your scalp, and guard against breakage and damage.

      “Hair oils can have many potential benefi...


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      Jay-Z Designs The Latest Moncler Collection In Collaboration With Roc Nation

      Posted by Kerane Marcellus on Saturday, January 27, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

      Jay-Z is the designer behind Moncler’s newly released collection created in partnership with Roc Nation. The Genius sector of the Italian brand stems away from the initial protective mountain outerwear origins. Moncler Genius focuses on art, design, entertainment, music, sport, and culture which Jay-Z has a connection to. The latest collection entitled Moncler X Roc Nation is a reflection of Jay-Z’s polymath approach to creativity. 

          
      Jay-Z Designs The Latest Moncler Collection In Collaboration With Roc Nation 
      Jay-Z Designs The Latest Moncler Collection In Collab...

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      Roc Nation’s co-presidents say talent isn’t enough for success: Here’s how they’re building a new era of music icons for Jay-Z’s empire

      Posted by Payton Kirol on Sunday, January 21, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Roc Nation's Co-presidents Shari Bryant and Omar Grant sat down with Fortune at their New York City headquarters.
      Roc Nation's Co-presidents Shari Bryant and Omar Grant sat down with Fortune at their New York City headquarters.

      Sitting at the heart of Roc Nation’s music empire are two executives masterfully orchestrating a roster of distinct artists all united by one specific trait: authenticity. 

      From Rihanna to J.Cole to Maeta, each individual artist signed under the Roc Nation label is strategically positioned to unleash the next major music sensation, guided by the expertise of co-presidents Shari Br...


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      Chicago Native Big Gang Speaks on the Assassination of Big Jook + Who is PRE Daddy O??

      Posted by Pop Austin Media on Sunday, January 21, 2024, In : 848CINEMA 
                           
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      An HBCU administrator died by suicide. The school's president is now on leave.

      Posted by Alia Wong on Sunday, January 21, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      HBCU Culture Shop was founded in 2017 by Dainelle Riley.

      If you or someone you know needs mental health resources and support, please call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to free and confidential services.

      A historically Black college and university is mourning the death of one of its former administrators, and some alumni say racism was at play and the institution’s president is to blame.

      Antoinette “Bonnie†Candia-Bailey was the vice president of student affairs at Lincoln Univers...


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      Notorious B.I.G. Estate Settles Lawsuit Against Famed Photographer Over World Trade Center Image

      Posted by Bill Donahue on Sunday, January 21, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Notorious B.I.G. Estate Settles Lawsuit Against Famed Photographer Over World Trade Center Image


      Notorious B.I.G.'s estate has reached a settlement with the widow of late hip hop photographer Chi Modu, resolving long-running litigation over merch bearing Modu's famed image of the late rapper standing in front of the World Trade Center.

      Biggie's estate sued in 2019, claiming Modu had illegally authorized the use of his 1996 photograph of the rapper (real name Christopher Wallace) on commercial products like skateboards and shower curtains. In 2022, a judge ruled that such merch likely viol...


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      Tinashe to perform on upcoming NPR Tiny Desk concert

      Posted by Yuriy Andriyashchuk on Sunday, January 21, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
      Tinashe to perform on upcoming NPR Tiny Desk concert

      Tinashe to perform on upcoming NPR Tiny Desk concert

      Over the past five years, NPR has done a great job of showcasing artists performing their biggest hits, with their Tiny Desk concerts. These feature small and intimate settings, as various individuals playing instruments in the background also accompany them.

      Meanwhile, the next NPR Tiny Desk performer has also been revealed. This will be Tinashe, who’s been one of the most underrated R&B and pop stars, over the past decade. Moreover, photo...


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      Lil Wayne Reveals Hidden Song with Kevin Durant, Says He's LeBron of Rap | Taylor Rooks

      Posted by Taylor Rooks on Saturday, January 6, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                         

      Rap legend Lil Wayne sits down with Taylor Rooks to discuss his song with Kevin Durant, why he's the LeBron James of rap and how his experience has helped him become a better artist. The 5x Grammy winner also opens up about the evolution of the industry, wanting to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show and being proud of Drake’s success. Finally, Lil Wayne offers advice to Angel Reese and predicts Ja Morant to be the next face of the NBA.

      37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Inside | Kevin Mazur/GettyImages

      Lil Wayne, in a recent in...


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      Aleza – “Greater Goodâ€

      Posted by Yuriy Andriyashchuk on Saturday, January 6, 2024, In : 848CINEMA 
                        



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      Civil rights activist Elmore Nickelberry dies at 92

      Posted by Megan Fayard on Sunday, December 31, 2023, In : #EssexCounty 
      Elmore Nickelberry (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

      MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elmore Nickelberry, a civil rights icon who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the fight for higher pay and better working conditions for sanitation workers, has died at the age of 92, according to his family.

      According to Nickelberry’s son, Terrence Nickleberry, his father’s cancer returned, and he went into the hospital around Thanksgiving with fluid on his lungs. Soon after, he was placed in hospice.

      Nickelberry served the City of Memphis as a sanitation worker...


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      Rappers Jigg and Celly Cell killed in double shooting in Milwaukee on Monday

      Posted by Elliot Hughes, Adrienne Davis and Piet Levy on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
      Milwaukee rapper Jigg appeared on a breakthrough hit for the scene, "Fast Cash Babies" with Chicken P, released in 2019, in addition to his own hits. Jigg, real name Joevon Wilder, was shot early Monday morning and died.

      Milwaukee rapper Jigg appeared on a breakthrough hit for the scene, "Fast Cash Babies" with Chicken P, released in 2019, in addition to his own hits. Jigg, real name Joevon Wilder, was shot early Monday morning and died.

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      wo men who were shot and killed Monday on Milwaukee’s north side have been identified by family as popular local rappers – Joevon “Jigg†Wilder and Marcell “Celly Cell†Hendrix.

      The incident was reported on the 2900 block of North 20th Street at 12:35 a.m., police ...


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      Welcome to Cabrini-Green projects in Chicago: Home of Gangster Disciples

      Posted by HoodVlogs on Saturday, December 16, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                         

      As an unmarried Black woman from Chicago, I find this absolutely absurd. Beautiful Black men hanging out on the block at night when they should be home eating dinner with their wife, helping their children with their homework or as a single man simply preparing for his future. I understand that its what some of us experienced. The hand we were dealt. But at a certain age that foolishness goes out the window. Smart brothers wasting time. The application of knowl...

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      DL Hughley on Cassie's Claims Against Diddy Involving Kid Cudi (Part 2)

      Posted by djvlad on Sunday, December 10, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                          
      Vlad and D.L. Hughley continued to discuss the claims against Diddy. In a moment of self-reflection, Hughley acknowledged that everyone has unique preferences but objected to coercion in any form. For Hughley, the credibility of allegations depends on the individual's character and past actions. He expressed disgust at those profiting from an individual's misfortune or crime, waiting for the right moment to reveal it. Hughley then raised concerns about uneven reactions bas...

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      New Lawsuits for Allege Acts for Diddy, Aaron Hall, Harve Pierre, Jamie Foxx, Cuba Gooding Jr. !

      Posted by Samantha on Sunday, December 10, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                           



      More victims coming forward, accusing Diddy of sexual assault. And more lawsuits are filed as the New Your Sex Abuse Adult Survivors window closes. Tune in for details of each alleged accusation.



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      Ayo Edebiri And The ‘Wrong Kind Of Black Girl’ Discourse

      Posted by Tayler Adigun on Sunday, December 10, 2023, In : 848CINEMA 
      Ayo Edebiri And The ‘Wrong Kind Of Black Girl’ Discourse | Photo: Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb


      It is undoubtedly the year of Ayo Edebiri. From a second-season Emmy nomination for her role as Sydney Adamu on Hulu’s culinary dramedy The Bear to her portrayal of Josie in the satirical coming-of-age teen comedy Bottoms, there was nary a red carpet, premiere or screen untouched by Edebiri’s presence, and I’d like to think we’re all the better for it.

      Outside her fictional kitchen garbs, the 28-year-old star has been pulling off look after look with zero hesitation. A Thom Browne muse...


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      "Never did I realize more how insignificant this was" - Julius Erving's profound perspective on injuries after a rehabilitation center visit

      Posted by Julian Eschenbach on Sunday, December 10, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
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      Injuries can undoubtedly have a devastating impact on a player's career. With an already limited time to pursue their passion, being unable to compete due to injuries can go beyond physical pain; it sometimes also takes a toll on their mental well-being.

      However, when you compare sports injuries to injuries other people struggle with, it may not seem as devastating. This change in perspective is something Julius Erving notably realized and expressed in the latter stages of his illustrious care...


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      Dr. Umar Exposes The Truth: Speaks On Diddy, 2Pac, Keefe D, Deion Sanders, Akon, Jada Pinkett & More

      Posted by The Art Of Dialogue on Sunday, December 10, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                          


      Dr. Umar breaks his silence on the current state of the world and gives his honest opinion

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      Royce Reed on Baby with Dwight Howard, Dwight's Gay Lawsuit, Abuse (Full Interview)

      Posted by djvlad on Sunday, December 10, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                         


      Royce Reed, former cheerleader for the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, and mother to Dwight Howard's son, opened up about her upbringing in Orlando, Florida. Royce attributed her strength and resilience to her upbringing in this neighborhood and the desire of her father for her to understand and appreciate both worlds: the white schools she attended and the black community she grew up in. Royce began cheerleading at age nine and dancing at age three, skills that would later a...

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      Clipse Respond to André 3000 Saying He Has Nothing to Rap About at 48 Years Old: 'It's Kind of Stifling to the Genre'

      Posted by Goyo Large on Sunday, December 10, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                           

      Clipse thinks that André 3000 still has a lot in him in regards to hip-hop.

      Last month, the Virginia rap duo, composed of brothers Pusha T, 46, and No Malice, 51, guested on the live podcast Idea Generation, hosted by former Complex Editor-in-Chief Noah Callahan-Bever. Held on the night that Three Stacks released his solo debut New Blue Sun (Nov. 16), which showcases him playing the flute instead of rapping, Bever asked Clipse if being of an older age was a deterrent to ...


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      'World's oldest living woman' celebrates her 117th birthday

      Posted by DM on Friday, September 29, 2023, In : #EssexCounty 
      'World's oldest living woman' celebrates her 117th birthday
      Cicera Maria dos Santos, potentially the world's oldest woman at 117, celebrated her birthday with 107-year-old sister Josefa Maria de Conceicao in Brazil. The event featured a colorful cake and applause from friends and family. If her birthdate is verified, she'd surpass the current Guinness World Record holder, 116-year-old Maria Branyas Morera from Spain.

      Cicera spent her life in rural Brazil, where she sold chickens at a local market. She comes from a family with a history of slavery, and ...

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      Lottery winner collected $5million with wife and girlfriend in arm but was left penniless

      Posted by Liam Buckler on Sunday, September 17, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Curtis Sharp Jr. joins his wife, Barbara and girlfriend Jacqueline Bernabela to collect the winnings


      lottery winner went to collect a life-changing $5million prize with his wife - and went on to leave his girlfriend "penniless".

      Curtis Sharp, Jr. was working as a former maintenance man in New Jersey when he landed the jackpot in 1982 and immediately raised eyebrows after walking into lottery headquarters with two females on his arms. His wife, Barbara, and girlfriend Jacqueline Bernabela happily posed for photographs with him but things soon turned sour

      He had spent much of his life working ...


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      Social Media Pulls Receipts of Jeannie Mai Saying Black Men Are Sidepieces – Diddy Had to Chin-Check DJ Envy On ‘Breakfast Club' & More

      Posted by Yolanda Baruch on Sunday, September 17, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

      Jeezy and Jeannie Mai (Getty)

      *Rapper Jeezy recently filed divorce papers and Social media's memory is as long as God's back and peeps came with the receipts to remind errybody that Jeannie Mai Jenkins once considered white meat as keeping her "mean and lean" and dark meat as something to fry it, dye it, and lay it to the side. Rapper Jeezy recently filed divorce papers and while Jeannie denied that is what she meant as a host on "The Real," social media ruled that's exactly what she meant. "She definitely did say that. A...

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      Jeannie Mai Jenkins Said She Was 'Honored to Walk Beside' Her 'Love' Jeezy 9 Days Before Divorce Filing

      Posted by Stephanie Wenger on Sunday, September 17, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

      The rapper filed for divorce from 'The Real' host on Thursday after two-and-a-half years of marriage






      Jeannie Mai Jenkins appeared to have nothing but love for er husband Jeezy in the days leading up to him filing for divorce.

      The Real host, 44, shared a sweet Instagram post on Sept. 6 in which she and the couple’s 20-month-old daughter Monaco prayed together and celebrated the rapper, 45, making the New York Times Best Sellers list for his book, Adversity for Sale.

      In the clip, the television ...

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      Money bags filled with nearly $300,000 cash that Delta baggage handler Quincy Thorpe smuggled from JFK Airport as he strands trial with accomplice in NYC

      Posted by Joe Hutchison on Sunday, September 17, 2023, In : #EssexCounty 

      The $258,200, pictured here, disappeared as the bags scanned by Thorpe were being loaded onto the aircraft in New York which was due to land in Miami
      • Quincy Thorpe, a Delta airlines baggage handler, and his alleged accomplice Emmanuel Auquo Okon are on trial for the theft $258,200 in September 2019
      Prosecutors allege that Thorpe was the inside man on the robbery, which saw eight money bags destined for Miami removed from a plane   

      • Thorpe and Okon face charges of conspiracy to steal cargo and cargo theft, and the possibility of 10 years behind bars 

      A Delta baggage handler accused of orchestrating a $300,000 theft is on trial in New York City...


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      The Notorious B.I.G. Vs. Nas, JAY-Z, Wu-Tang, Big L, Roots etc - Beef Analysis [King Of New York]

      Posted by hiphop universe on Sunday, September 17, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                             

      Biggie Vs Nas, JAY-Z, Big L, Ghostface, Raekwon, Wu-Tang, The Roots, Craig Mack, OGC, Jeru The Damaja, Royal Flush & 2Pac, Beef Analysis (King Of New York), Evolution Of Disstracks - Hip-Hop Universe

      Competition has always played a big role in hip hop. Battle rhymes, diss songs, trying to outshine someone on his own song, it’s all in the spirit of competition.

      But in the mid-90s, the competition in New York was especially heavy. Let’s think about the rappers were com...

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      The Reason Why 50 Cent Got Shot 9 Times

      Posted by hiphop universe on Sunday, September 17, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                           
      50 Cent Ja Rule & Supreme Beef for which 50 Cent got shot for: Ghetto Quran & the Reason Why 50 Cent Was Shot 9 Times (Supreme McGriff, E-Money Bags, Jam Master Jay & Prodigy from Mobb Deep) Who shot 50 Cent? Days before 50 Cent was scheduled to film its music video, he was attacked by a gunman in the infamous shooting incident that left him with nine gunshot wounds and gave him his dimple scar; an event that 50 Cent often references in his lyrics. While hospitaliz...

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      Special Ed Calls Out "Vultures And Vampires" Involved In Hip-Hop 50

      Posted by AllHipHop on Thursday, September 7, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                         

      Special Ed wasn’t pleased with the celebrations of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary. The creator of the Hip-Hop classic “I Got It Made†condemned certain people involved in the festivities in an interview with AllHipHop.

      “There’s a lot of vultures and vampires out here sucking the blood out of everything,†Special Ed told AllHipHop. “People that are really not as vested to Hip-Hop as you would think, but they rep Hip-Hop … And they out here to also take advantage...


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      Shiba Inu Layer-2 Network Shibarium Surpasses 1M Wallet Mark As Data Shows 335% Surge In Large Transactions

      Posted by Mehab Qureshi on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, In : #EssexCounty 
      Shiba Inu Layer-2 Network Shibarium Surpasses 1M Wallet Mark As Data Shows 335% Surge In Large Transactions


      The newly launched Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) layer-2 blockchain network, Shibarium, surpassed one million wallet mark on Sunday. 

      What Happened: This comes two weeks after the network’s initial launch, following a relaunch on August 28.

      In a blog post on Saturday, the Shibarium team said, "We have achieved—and aim to maintain—our status as one of the fastest and cheapest L2 networks out there. (I also read somewhere that some people are unhappy that the gas prices are very low in the netwo...


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      Lil Wayne gave advice to daughter, Reginae, after scary home invasion

      Posted by Tashara Jones on Sunday, September 3, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 

                              Welcome To CorrectYans: Lil Wayne Signs His 15 Years Old Daughter To ...

      Rapper Lil Wayne had some fatherly advice for his daughter Reginae Carter, 24, when she recently moved to Los Angeles from Atlanta.

      Her Georgia home had been nearly burglarized in May — and she tweeted that the incident was, “my sign to get tf out of here.â€

      She told Page Six of her move, “I am in LA now. I have a Ring bell. I have security, all of that. I have everything. Cameras on cameras on cameras, for when I am home and away.â€

      Carter had further told fans o...


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      Girl Forced To Cut Off Hair After Getting Braids In Viral TikTok

      Posted by BIN Staff on Sunday, September 3, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Photo: TikTok

      Awhite girl who mocked Black women and cultural appropriation was seemingly forced to cut off all of her hair after getting braids.

      TikTok user Starla Soloway posted a video last month of her getting her hair braided. After receiving backlash from a number of Black social media users, Soloway posted a number of follow-up videos, continuing to show off her braids and mock those who were critical of her wearing the hairstyle as a white woman.

      Soloway revealed a few weeks later that she had to cut...


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      Fonzworth Bentley's Life Changed Forever After He Stopped Being Diddy's Assistant And Personal Valet

      Posted by VICKY WANJA on Saturday, September 2, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 


      Fonzworth Bentley has come a long way since gaining recognition as Diddy's personal assistant and valet.

      •  Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, went through a name change and image transformation in 2001, accompanied by his personal assistant Fonzworth Bentley, who became a media sensation overnight.
      •  Fonzworth Bentley worked for Diddy as a personal assistant and valet.
      •  Bentley found success as an author, TV personality, and musician.
      Since bursting onto the rap scene in the early 1990s, Sean Comb...

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      Major stars who've come out as LGBTQ+ in 2023

      Posted by Stars Insider on Saturday, September 2, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 

      Mo'Nique




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      Did Jimmy Fallon Actually Attempt To Prevent Keke Palmer From Exposing The Truth About The Rigged System On That's My Jam?

      Posted by Christina Esuabom on Saturday, September 2, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Did Jimmy Fallon Actually Attempt To Prevent Keke Palmer From Exposing The Truth About The Rigged System On That's My Jam?

      Did Jimmy Fallon Actually Attempt To Prevent Keke Palmer From Exposing The Truth About The Rigged System On That's My Jam_


      • That's My Jam, a lively musical game show hosted by Jimmy Fallon, has become a favorite among viewers.
      • The episode featuring Keke Palmer and Saweetie generated controversy when Keke suggested the game was rigged.
      • Fans of That's My Jam expressed frustration and disappointment over the surprising outcome of the episode.

      Renowned for his delightful humor and exceptional talent i...


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      Irv Gotti Shares Why He’s Against Giving Artists Ownership Of Their Master Recordings

      Posted by Ngozi Nwanji on Friday, September 1, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Irv Gotti Shares Why He’s Against Giving Artists Ownership Of Their Master Recordings

      Irv Gotti appears to not be a believer in giving artists their masters recordings.

      During an interview with “Drink Champs,†the Murder Inc. founder broke down his reasoning for why he is against it. 

      “When people talk about the masters…and they’re like, ‘Oh you should give your artists their masters.’ No, because that’s how I make my money,†Gotti said. “Like Ja, Ashanti, millions of dollars they make every year [from their shows]. I don’t get a dime of that. I don’t get...


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      Sorry Love, Being "Afro-Latino" Doesn't Give You the Right to Disrespect Black People

      Posted by Tatayana Yomary on Friday, September 1, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

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      We can all agree that social media users are nowhere close to taking their foot off of Erica Mena’s neck — figuratively of course. The reality star and actor has made headlines over the years ranging from failed relationships to disputes with other women. After the 35-year-old's arrest over the Aug. 25, 2023 weekend for battery charges, she is now making headlines for being racist. Yes, you read that correctly.

      During the Aug. 29, 2023 episode of Love ...


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      Who Keeps Releasing Footage of Rappers in Jail?

      Posted by Andre Gee on Friday, September 1, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 

      Who Keeps Releasing Footage of Rappers in Jail?
      Who Keeps Releasing Footage of Rappers in Jail?© Provided by Rolling Stone

      Earlier this month, bodycam footage of the aftermath of rapper and Lil Durk signee King Von’s November 2020 death reached the internet. One clip shows Atlanta Police patrolling outside the Monaco hookah lounge, where a dispute between Von and rapper Quando Rondo erupted into gunfire (charges against Rondo affiliate Lul Tim were reportedly dropped after police determined that APD fired the fatal shot).

      An additional cl...


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      JAY-Z’s Team ROC Hires Legal Support For Man Wrongfully Arrested At Applebees

      Posted by DEMICIA INMAN on Friday, September 1, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

      The violent incident occurred in front of Jermelle English Jr.'s 1-year-old child.
      Applebees restaurant

      JAY-Z’s Team ROC, the social justice and philanthropic arm of Roc Nation, has hired a legal team for a man wrongfully detained by law enforcement at an Applebee’s restaurant in Kenosha, Wis. According to a press statement, Alex Spiro was brought on to represent Jermelle English Jr. and his family following the violent incident.

      “The reckless arrest of Jermelle English Jr. and the careless endangerment of hi...


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      The Pass cast: Who stars in the new Peacock movie?🎧

      Posted by Aysha Ashley Househ on Tuesday, August 29, 2023,

      The Pass cast: Who stars in the new Peacock movie?
      The Pass cast: Who stars in the new Peacock movie?© Provided by FanSided

      Anew thriller is streaming on Peacock as of Aug. 27, and that's Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker's The Pass! If you're looking for something to watch, then you'll definitely want to check it out. Especially if you're a The Real Housewives of Atlanta fan (more on that below!). So who stars in The Pass?

      The movie is centered around Nina and Maurice, who both decide to all for a night off from fidelity, per the synopsis. The ma...


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      Memphis Bleek Still Chasing Joint Album With JAY-Z, Says Hov Has Turned Down Records

      Posted by Armon Sadler on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 

      Memphis Bleek Still Chasing Joint Album With JAY-Z, Says Hov Has Turned Down Records

      Memphis Bleek still wants to do a joint album with JAY-Z, and the fans want it, too. The NYC rapper revealed that the project has not yet been approved by Hov.

      TMZ Hip-Hop ran into the “Dear Summer†artist at LAX on Sunday (Aug. 20) and expressed their desire to hear what the former Roc-A-Fella members would do together. “I’m on that boat, too,†Bleek said. “I wish!â€

      “I don’t think so,†the 45-year-old rapper said when asked about the chances of the project actually happenin...


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      Afro Nation Detroit kicks off day one of inaugural festival with performances by Burna Boy, Ari Lennox, Latto, Dej Loaf, Skillibeng, and mor

      Posted by Goyo Large on Monday, August 21, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
      Burna Boy, Ari Lennox and more kick off Afro Nation Detroit festival 

      Burna Boy, Ari Lennox and more kick off Afro Nation Detroit festival 

      On Saturday afternoon, Afro Nation officially kicked off its first ever festival in Detroit. This took place at the Bedrock’s Douglas Site near the downtown area, as Hip-HopVibe was on site.

      The day featured performances from various Afrobeats and hip-hop stars, which include Skillibeng, Diamond Platnumz, Detroit native Dej Loaf, Latto, Ari Lennox, as well as Burna Boy closing out the night as the headliner. Dej, Flavour, a...


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      Tiffany Haddish Producing Series About Successful Women Dating Homeless Men

      Posted by Cherie Saunders on Monday, August 21, 2023, In : 848CINEMA 

      Tiffany Haddish performs at the benefit for those affected by strikes at the Laugh Factory on August 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

      Tiffany Haddish has an upcoming television project that deals with a topic she has experienced firsthand: homelessness.

      Hearst Media Production Group announced in June that it was partnering with She Ready Productions to develop two new series, the first of which centers around successful women who have engaged in romantic, long-term relationships with homeless men.

      "I've been unhoused before, and I know how hard it is to get back on your feet," Haddish said in the release. The actress has prev...


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      Rapper Magoo, Timbaland's ex-rap partner, passes away aged 50

      Posted by Daily Mail on Sunday, August 20, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 


      Rapper Magoo, Timbaland's ex-rap partner, passes away aged 50



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      'Poor Man's Cocaine' May Be Headed for US

      Posted by Arden Dier on Sunday, August 20, 2023, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Confiscated amphetamine Captagon pills which were hidden in 434 boxes mixed with seven tons of tea for export, are on display at the Lebanese police headquarters, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. ©AP Photo/Hussein Malla

      US officials are increasingly concerned about the likelihood of an illegal, highly-addictive drug wreaking havoc in the US as its Middle East producers, hungry for cash, face roadblocks in trafficking the drug at home. Produced and distributed by groups tied to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the allied Hezbollah in Lebanon, captagon, an amphetamine-type stimulant dubbed "the poor man's cocaine," was prescribed for conditions including ADHD and narcolepsy before it was banned internation...

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      MY EXPERT OPINION EP#90: HASSAN CAMPBELL

      Posted by MATH HOFFA on Saturday, July 2, 2022, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                           


      #HassanCampbell is no stranger to controversy and this episode is no exception! Though many may have polarizing feelings towards him, he is a man with a voice and he's not scared to use it!

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      Man Who Won $10M In Lottery Sentenced To Life In Prison

      Posted by Phil Hall on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

      A North Carolina man who won $10 million from a scratch-off lottery card is not going to have many chances to spend his fortune – he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2020 murder of his girlfriend.


      The Crime: According to combined media reports: 54-year-old Michael Todd Hill was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Keonna Graham, who was 23 years old when she was reported missing in July 2020. Graham’s body was found in a hotel room with ...

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      ASSASSINATED: Punjabi Rapper Turned Politician Sidhu Moose Wala Killed In India

      Posted by Kershaw St. Jawnson on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                         


      Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala, who dropped the mic to make laws for the people in the Mansa district of India’s Punjab state, was shot and killed on Sunday, May 29th around 5:30 p.m. at the age of 28.



                         

      According to CNN, two cars pulled up on the raptivist’s vehicle from the front and opened fire.

      Punjab police chief Viresh Kumar Bhawra said typically Moose Wala, who has 8 million followers on Instagram, rolled with four commandos. However, on this day...


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      3 Reasons Why I'm Apologizing To Black Women And Why Other Men Should Follow Suit

      Posted by Terrell Maclin on Friday, May 27, 2022, In : Syndicated Locals 


      Modern-day women are faced with a multitude of things to work through or consider on a daily basis just to feel safe and appreciated. There is work, career goals, family and, oh yeah, how to get, manage or keep a solid relationship with a man.

      Social media has made it even more difficult to feel normal and attract the right people in your life for the right reasons. And perhaps these are some of the reasons why I feel the need to apologize.

      As you look to progress to a place of wholeness...


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      Rising Rapper ohtrapstar Dies in Fiery Car Crash That Killed 2 Others: Police

      Posted by Olivia Jakiel on Friday, May 27, 2022, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 


      Arising rapper was among three people who died after their car crashed into a duplex in Miami early morning Wednesday, police say. 

      The car was going westbound on 82nd Street when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a residence in the area, the Miami Police Department told local outlet WSVN

      The car then flipped over and burst into flames, according to Local10 and NBC Miami

      Police identified the three victims as Bayle Pricilla Bucceri, 23, Candido Miguel Barroso-Nodarse , ...


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      Jury finds film academy member guilty of three counts of child molestation

      Posted by Stacy Perman on Friday, May 27, 2022, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 



      A jury on Friday found Hollywood architect and film academy member Jeffrey Cooper guilty of three counts of child molestation.

      The two-week criminal trial began May 9 at the Los Angeles Superior Court in Van Nuys, four years after Cooper was arrested and a grand jury indicted him on eight counts involving two children. Cooper, a resident of Calabasas, pleaded not guilty.

      The jury convicted him on three felony charges of a lewd act on a child involving one of his accusers.

      Jurors, however, were u...


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      Controversial dating YouTuber Kevin Samuels dies at 56 after having chest pain while staying with woman: report

      Posted by Rebecca Cohen,Lindsay Dodgson,Kieran Press-Reynolds on Saturday, May 21, 2022, In : #EssexCounty 


      Popular YouTuber Kevin Samuels, who sparked controversy for his self-proclaimed relationship expertise and allegations of misogynistic statements, died on Thursday, his mother confirmed to NBC News.

      Samuels, who was 56, was staying with a woman when he started to have chest pain, the woman told police, according to an incident report from the Atlanta Police Department. 

      The woman said that he then fell on top of her and she called 911, according to the incident report. 

      Officials attempted CPR a...


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      Congress holds historic public UFO hearing, as military struggles to understand 'mystery' flying phenomena

      Posted by Tyler Olson on Saturday, May 21, 2022,



      House Intelligence subcommittee Tuesday is holding the first congressional hearing on UFOs in 50 years, as building evidence on the sightings raises more questions than answers. 

      "There are a lot of unexplained aerial phenomena. We don't know what they are, and they can't be easily rationalized as weather phenomenon or balloons or anything else. So it's quite a mystery," House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said of the hearing. 

      "We're going to press them on some very se...


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      Hash for cash: Why Thailand is giving cannabis plants to one million homes

      Posted by ASIA CORRESPONDENT: Nicola Smith on Saturday, May 14, 2022, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      From June 9, people will be allowed to grow the medical grade plant after notifying their local government



      Thailand will give out one million free cannabis plants to homes across the country to mark the legalisation of the drug.

      Anutin Charnvirakul, the public health minister, announced the mass handout on his Facebook page, while outlining the benefits of commercial cultivation.

      In February, he signed a measure officially dropping cannabis from a list of controlled drugs and when the new rule c...


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      Pig heart transplanted into Maryland man was carrying an animal virus

      Posted by Jhanvi Mehtalia on Monday, May 9, 2022, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 



      According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s latest report citing transplant specialists, David Bennett Sr., the world’s first receiver of a genetically modified pig heart, may have died of ‘a porcine virus’ contained in the pig’s heart.

      In January, the Maryland man was on the verge of death. Bennett received a genetically altered pig heart in a groundbreaking xenotransplantation operation as a last-ditch effort to save his life. The 57-year-old, however, died 40 days fol...


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      Chef Mario Batali on trial in Boston sexual misconduct case

      Posted by PHILIP MARCELO on Monday, May 9, 2022,



      Celebrity chef Mario Batali’s pandemic-delayed trial on sexual misconduct allegations opens Monday in Boston.

      Batali pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecent assault and battery in 2019, stemming from accusations that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman after taking a selfie with her at a Boston restaurant in 2017. The woman says Batali noticed her photographing him and invited her to take one together, then touched and kissed her repeatedly without her consent.



      If convicted, Batali could...

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      Elon Musk wants to hire thousands of new employees at Twitter, shed some existing staffers, and quintuple revenue by 2028, report says

      Posted by stabahriti@insider.com (Sam Tabahriti) on Sunday, May 8, 2022, In : Syndicated Locals