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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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      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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      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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      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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      Donald Trump threatened to imprison Mark Zuckerberg if re-elected. Here's a look at his long feud with the Meta CEO.

      Posted by Sarah Jackson on Sunday, July 28, 2024, In : #EssexCounty 

      Donald Trump and Mark Zuckerberg have had a fraught relationship.

      As the former US president and the head of one of country's largest companies, respectively, Trump and Zuckerberg are no strangers to each other.

      Most recently, Z...


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      How Marlon Wayans 'Put These Pieces of My Broken Self Back Together' After the Deaths of His Parents

      Posted by Janine Rubenstein on Sunday, June 2, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 

      The comedian — whose latest special, ‘Good Grief,’ arrives on Prime Video on June 4 — credits lessons from his mom as his inspiration: "She taught me to take my broken heart and turn it into art"

      Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/SplashNews Marlon Wayans© Provided by People

      Grief has been Marlon Wayans' biggest motivator recently.

      "That was my girl," he says of his mother Elvira, who died in 2020. As the youngest of 10 siblings, "I was her baby," he adds, opening up to PEOPLE in this wee...


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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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      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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      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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      Iran Launches Drone and Missile Attack at Israel

      Posted by Sune Engel Rasmussen on Sunday, April 14, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                           

      TEL AVIV—Iran launched a wave of more than 300 drones and cruise and ballistic missiles toward Israel, setting up a direct military confrontation between the two nations and raising the risks of wider regional war.

                      

      Dozens of drones and the vast majority of missiles fired by Iran were shot down by Israeli, American and other allied forces before reaching Israeli territory, Israeli and U.S. officials said.

      Only a small number of missiles landed in Is...


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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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      Long lost 'Book of the Dead' discovered in newly-unearthed cemetery

      Posted by Harriet Brewis on Sunday, March 31, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Canopic jars would have held organs extracted during the mummification process ((The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities))

      You might think that once you’re dead, you no longer have to worry about maps and directions (that’s one silver lining, at least).

      Well, no such luck for the Ancient Egyptians, who were buried with detailed guides on how to navigate the underworld.

      These so-called “Books of the Dead†were filled with spells and instructions, and considered a form of supernatural “travel insuranceâ€, Sara Cole, an antiquities expert at the J. Paul Getty Museum in LA, told the New York Times.

      Now, it’...


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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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      Revered British Rapper/Producer Jevon Has Passed Away

      Posted by Complex on Sunday, March 31, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
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      Jevon, the beloved British rapper and producer, has passed away. News of his death has been confirmed by friends and family. At the time of publishing, the cause of death has yet to be confirmed.

      Raised in West London before relocating to Coventry in his teens, Jevon’s connections to both areas ran deep. His work as a rapper and producer changed the face of the UK sound.

      As a producer, he had a hand in some of the finest releases of the past decade, ...


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      This is how Blacks and white really feel! Joyner Lucas - I'm Not Racist Reaction

      Posted by No Life Shaq on Saturday, March 23, 2024, In : #EssexCounty 
                            

      Joyner Lucas - I'm Not Racist , I need everybody to share this video, because this needs to be heard by the world!



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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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      PRISON PREDATORS:BIG BUBBA PART 2

      Posted by Damion Porter on Sunday, February 11, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                          
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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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      Former Aryan Brotherhood Leader Michael Thompson Tells His Life Story

      Posted by djvlad on Saturday, February 10, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
                        

      Michael Thompson came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he detailed being a former high-ranking member of the Aryan Brotherhood. However, Michael started off speaking about growing up on a reservation in the Sierras with his father, who was half Native American. After moving off of the reservation at just 12, Michael detailed being on the bull riding circuit and later facing life for an incident that he hopes will soon be exonerated. While in prison, Michael...

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      Charlamagne tha God presses Haley on America’s racism

      Posted by Tara Suter on Saturday, February 3, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      Charlamagne tha God presses Haley on America’s racism© Provided by The Hill

      Radio host Charlamagne tha God pressed GOP presidential primary candidate Nikki Haley about systemic and structural racism in America on his radio show Wednesday.

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      “When you look at the inequalities in America, in education, you know, homeownership, employment and wealth, health care,†Charlamagne asked the former South Carolina governor during an appearance on “The Breakfast Club.†“Can you admit that Ameri...


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      Hanzon Show at S.O.B.'s w Method Man, Shyheim, Cappadonna, Carlton Fisk, Rockness Monsta & more...

      Posted by Goyo Large on Saturday, February 3, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                            
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      Pharrell Williams Sets Animated Biopic 'Piece by Piece' at Focus Features

      Posted by Eileen AJ Connelly on Sunday, January 28, 2024, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
      Pharrell Williams attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris

      Pharrell Williams is using Legos to tell his own story, with an eye toward inspiring others to their creative heights with animated biopic "Piece by Piece" via the Lego Group and Focus Features.

      The "Happy" singer and producer has teamed with Oscar-winning "20 Feet From Stardom" documentarian Morgan Neville for the unconventional project due in theaters Oct. 11..


      Williams, whose career spans hip-hop and R&B, films and fashion, was "uninterested in making a traditional film about his life," Focu...


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      ‘The Underdoggs’ Director Is Extremely High on Snoop Dogg’s Performance: ‘He Did a Hell of a Job’ (Exclusive)

      Posted by Derek Lawrence on Saturday, January 27, 2024, In : 848CINEMA 
      Snoop Dogg as Jaycen “Two Js†Jennings in ‘The Underdoggs’ Jacob Kemp/Prime Video

      ‘The Underdoggs’ Director Is Extremely High on Snoop Dogg’s Performance: ‘He Did a Hell of a Job’ (Exclusive)

      The new Prime Video sports comedy is inspired by the rapper's real-life role as a youth football coach and league founder


      The Doggfather is now also The Underdoggs star.

      Premiering Friday on Prime Video, the sports comedy takes inspiration from Snoop Dogg's admirable work as a coach and founder of the Snoop Youth Football League, which has served as the start for many future NF...


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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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      Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and T.I. Replaced by DJ Khaled, Ludacris and Latto on ‘Rhythm + Flow’ Season 2

      Posted by Christina Dugan Ramirez on Sunday, January 21, 2024, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 
      DJ Khaled, Latto and Ludacris Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Bennett Raglin/Getty Images; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
      Additionally, Eminem will be featured as the first special guest judge on the Netflix competition series
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      Rhythm + Flow's second season is coming in hot with new judges.

      On Thursday, Netflix announced that the hit music competition series will welcome DJ Khaled, Ludacris and Latto as the newest judges for Season 2, replacing original judges Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and T.I.

      "First impression is everything," Ludacris says in the new trailer. "It all comes down to this one moment, if you're r...


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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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      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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      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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      Diddy BEGS For Mercy After 4th Lawsuit | 50 Cent ,Rick Ross, Diddy & FREAK OFFs?!

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



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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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      The Reason Why 2Pac Got Shot 5 Times

      Posted by Hip-Hop Universe on Sunday, September 17, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
                       
      2Pac Quad Studios, 2Pac Vs The Notorious BIG Beef, Biggie - Who Shot Ya, Who shot 2Pac (Jimmy Henchman, Haitian Jack, Dexter Isaac, King Tut), Against All Odds & Holla At Me By now, many rap fans are familiar with the 1994 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in New York City’s Quad Studios. The incident is what sparked the now infamous East Coast-West Coast feud after Shakur accused Diddy and Notorious B.I.G. of being involved in this setup. On his 1996 album “The Don Kil...

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      For years, Diddy’s lavish White Party ruled Labor Day. Here are some of the most unforgettable celebrity fashion moments.

      Posted by David Artavia on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
      Fifteen years ago, Diddy held the first White Party. For more than a decade, the event attracted A-listers who celebrated hip-hop, community and the evolution of culture. (Getty Images)


      When it comes to era-defining soirées, few rival Diddy's lavish White Parties. For more than a decade, from 1998 to 2009, the annual extravaganza over the Labor Day holiday was pop culture's hottest ticket, with an unmatched guest list delivering indelible fashion moments. 

      "I remember the first party he threw in the Hamptons," Paris Hilton recalled to The Hollywood Reporter in 2008. "It was iconic and everyone was there."

      In the early aughts, an invite to the exclusive bash solidified one's A...


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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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      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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      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?
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      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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      How old is Gunplay? Real name, net worth, and all about the rapper amid recent arrest

      Posted by Goyo Large on Monday, August 21, 2023, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 
      How old is Gunplay? Real name, net worth, and all about the rapper amid recent arrest

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      merican rapper Gunplay has recently been accused of threatening his wife and baby with a weapon, following which he was arrested. The rapper is 44 years old and he already had some other legal problems in the past.

      The arrest happened on August 19, 2023, where some serious charges were imposed on Gunplay. As reported by XXL, this included aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, false imprisonment, and child abuse. However, the singer has refused to accept the charges even ...


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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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      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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      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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      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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      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 


      • Elon Musk plans to hire 3,600 new employees, shed some, and quintuple revenue, according to The NYT.
      • In a pitch deck, the Tesla CEO claimed he could boost Twitter's user base to over 931 million.
      • Musk told investors he'd probably double or triple their money if they backed him, it was reported.

      Elon Musk wants to hire thousands of new employees at Twitter while shedding some existing staffers, create a secretive new product known as "X," and more than quadruple the size of the social media platf...


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      Fred Savage fired as 'Wonder Years' director, producer after misconduct investigation

      Posted by Charles Trepany on Sunday, May 8, 2022, In : Syndicated Locals 


      Fred Savage has been removed as director and executive producer of "The Wonder Years" following an investigation into his alleged inappropriate conduct.

      A spokesman for 20th Television confirmed the news in a statement provided to USA TODAY Friday. 

      "Recently, we were made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fred Savage, and as is policy, an investigation was launched," reads the statement. "Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his employment as an executive p...


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      Missing South Philly man found dead, may have won lottery before being killed

      Posted by Mike Dougherty on Sunday, May 8, 2022, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 


      PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A 25-year-old man reported missing last month was found dead in Grays Ferry this week. But his death may have come just after he won a million dollars on a lottery ticket.

      Philadelphia police said a couple of kids found the body of 25-year-old Francis Decero in some bushes on Douglas Street on Wednesday. He had been missing since April 26, and authorities said his body bore signs of trauma.

      Friends of Decero told our partners at NBC10 that he was a great, genuin...


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      26-year-old fatally shot outside his mom's home one day ahead of Mother's Day

      Posted by Chicago_Work848 on Sunday, May 8, 2022, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 



       screams could be heard as loved ones learned that aspiring rapper Brandon Slater was shot and killed right outside his mother's home Saturday -- just one day ahead of Mother's Day. 

      Family members say the 26-year-old had just picked up a cake for Mother's Day. His mother, Diane Archer, was at a Mother's Day brunch, where people were praying for her after losing her other son in December.

      "I am so tired of this nonsense," she said. "Something has to be done." 

      The shooting took place in the 1160...


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      Inmate Killed by Several Other Prisoners At California State Prison

      Posted by Syndicated Local on Sunday, May 8, 2022, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 


      OLSOM (CBS13) — California State Prison officials are investigating the death of inmate Camilo Banoslopez after he was killed by several other incarcerated persons, said the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

      Albert Calvillo, Irvin Rodriguez, Osbaldo Velasquez, and Jose Avila, all incarcerated, attacked Banoslopez in a recreation yard shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 6.

      Banoslopez was transferred to an on-site medical facility for treatment of his injuries from the attack, b...


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      Casey White manhunt: Alabama jail boss Vicky White visited hotel morning before inmate escape

      Posted by Adam Sabes,Michael Ruiz on Sunday, May 8, 2022, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 



      The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance video showing corrections officer Vicky White at a hotel the morning she fled a county jail with a murder suspect.

      In the video released on Saturday, Vicky White can be seen at the counter of a Quality Inn hotel in Florence, Alabama on April 29, the same day that she allegedly assisted murder suspect Casey White, 38, in escaping from the jail.

      A vehicle used by the pair was found, Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said during...

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      Jail official visited inmate in prison months before escape

      Posted by KIM CHANDLER on Thursday, May 5, 2022, In : #HOODKNEWGLOBAL 


      An Alabama sheriff said Wednesday that a jail official visited a murder suspect in prison before helping him escape last week and that her actions suggest their plan had been in the works for some time.

      “We have confirmed that there were visits and that there was communication between the two of them when he was in prison and she was still working here,†Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said.

      He said the prison visits indicate the the two had some type of a relationship for possibly...


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      Agile Is Getting Us Nowhere Fast

      Posted by Octavio Egea on Sunday, May 1, 2022, In : #EssexCounty 



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      Agile methodologies have become the default mode for innovation. But are they always the best choice for launching human-centered customer experiences?


      “Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place.â€

      Lewis Carroll

      Somehow, somewhere, we fell too deeply in love with process instead of purpose. As innovators and visionaries, we forgot about our fundamental mission: to create new services, ...


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      Lil Wayne's artist, Mellow Rackz, got robbed and she says her security was behind it .

      Posted by Hip-HopVibe on Friday, April 29, 2022, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 

      Earlier this afternoon, Lil Wayne was featured in a video where he received a gift. Lil Wayne got a gift from some designers. The designers were Lil Wayne fans, so they presented him with a custom lighter. It was a tribute to every Lil Wayne verse, where he dominated the track. For Lil Wayne's efforts, he was given an iced out lighter. Wayne received a very nice lighter, which was diamond encrusted. This was one expensive lighter.


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      Comedian Donny Davis Died of Fentanyl and Alcohol Intoxication: Coroner

      Posted by Charmaine Patterson on Friday, April 29, 2022, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES 


      Donny Davis' cause of death has been revealed.

      The comedian and impersonator died of fentanyl and alcohol intoxication, the Clark County Coroner's office tells PEOPLE.

      The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said that the case is still open, and no arrests have been made, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

      The LVMPD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

      Davis was found in a room at the Resorts World hotel and casino in February, Las Vegas' 
      8 News Now reported. ...


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      Reputed federal informant, whistleblower found in L.A. after he's reported missing

      Posted by Tim Stelloh on Thursday, April 28, 2022, In : #GORILLAHITTT 84.8FM LOS ANGELES