Month: March 2022

Up And Coming Rapper TrueBleeda Shot And Killed In Drive-By Shooting

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According to a report from HipHopDX, TrueBleeda, a rising rapper from Louisiana, was shot and killed alongside his friend in a drive-by shooting that authorities have chalked up to gang violence. He was only 18 years old.

The Baton Rouge native released his final video, “Soul Survivor”, less than a week ago.

In light of TrueBleeda’s death, the Mayor of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston Broome gave a statement about the rapper’s death, saying, “This violence affects the lives of everyone within our parish. While we work to bring justice to the victims, we must understand that we cannot be controlled by fear. We must work together to identify those committing criminal activity and instill accountability, to create a safer community for everyone. Baton Rouge residents deserve to live in a community of peace. I am confident as we band together, we as a community can overcome these challenges for a better future.”

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SOURCE SPORTS: Ja Morant Drops Highlight Filled 52 Points Against the Spurs

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Ja Morant Drops Highlight Filled 52 Points Against the Spurs

Ja Morant was on one Monday night. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar dunked all over Jakob Poltl for two of his game-high 52 points. If that wasn’t enough, he pulled up from the logo like he was Lillard and somehow caught a full-court inbounds pass and shot it without touching the floor.

For the night, Morant dropped 52, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists on a very efficient 22-30 shooting. “I’m thankful for my teammates, my coaches. They believe in me and have all the confidence in the world that I’ll make the right plays,” Morant said after the buzzer.

Now the Grizzlies are closing in on the Warriors for No. 2 in the West. You can see Morant’s highlight reel below.

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Megan Thee Stallion to Host Virtual Reality Tour with AmazeVR

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Megan Thee Stallion to Host Virtual Reality Tour with AmazeVR

Megan Thee Stallion will host her own virtual reality concert tour. Teaming with AmazeVR, the 10-city tour will run from April to July.

“Virtual reality has always been an interest of mine, and I’m glad that we’ll be able to make history with this experience,” Thee Stallion said in a statement to Billboard. “My hotties will get to watch me perform in a completely different and unique way, and I appreciate the AmazeVR team for helping me to bring this VR vision to life. I can’t wait to see the Hotties show up to the tour.”

“We are thrilled to work with Megan to launch AmazeVR’s very first VR Concert Tour,” said Ernest Lee, Amaze VR co-CEO. “She’s an artist who has incredible stage presence and can create iconic moments that will make the most of the VR technology we’re developing. If anyone could push the notion of how captivating a VR concert can be, it’s Megan.”

The show will have a various environments and wardrobes for each show. Fans will be able to go to local theaters and put on VR headsets tow atch the concert.

Tour dates are available below:

Los Angeles, April 5-10
San Francisco, April 21-24
Chicago, May 5-8
Dallas, May 12-15
Houston, May 19-22
Atlanta, May 26-29
Miami, June 2-5
Charlotte, June 16-19
Washington DC, June 23-26
New York, June 30-July 3

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[WATCH] Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter, Grace Franklin, Sings “Ain’t No Way” During ‘American Idol’ Audition

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Aretha Franklin's Granddaughter Sings "Ain't No Way" During 'American Idol' Audition

American Idol returned on Sunday night and featured a notable contestant, Aretha Franklin’s 15-year-old granddaughter, Grace Franklin.

The Detroit teen appeared in front of judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan, and sang “Killing Me Softly,” by Lauryn Hill and her late grandma’s classic single “Ain’t No Way.”

“I don’t think I could fully grasp the fact that she was famous worldwide,” Grace said. “Because to me, she was always grandma.”

While she sang her grandmother’s song, Grace stated, “I am my own artist and I have my own voice.” Unfortunately, for Grace, she received two No’s, from Richie and Bryan, the former who stated she was not yet ready.

You can see the performance and hear personal anecdotes about The Queen of Soul below.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Won’t Make Exception For Kyrie Iriving

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is continuing to say he won’t make an exception for unvaccinated Nets star Kyrie Irving.

Mayor Adams told CNBC rules are rules and that letting Kyrie Irving play home games “would send the wrong message” to the rest of New York City.

Adams has told thousands of municipal employees “no jab, no job” so the way the Mayor sees it, No COVID shot, no court time in Brooklyn.

READ MORE: Adam Silver on NYC mandate keeping Kyrie Irving out of home games.

The mayor’s comments came a day after he released a statement saying the city is looking at March 7th to lift vaccination requirements for indoor dining, fitness centers and entertainment venues.

“I can’t wait to get it done,” Adams said. “I take my hat off to New Yorkers — through masks, vaccines, through social distancing, we were hit with the uncertainty, the fear of COVID. I’m really proud of how we responded as New Yorkers. And every morning I meet with my health professionals. Because I always stated I’m going to follow the science. I’m not going to get ahead of the science, because I’m ready to get ahead of all of this and get back to a level of normalcy.”

“But they’re giving us clear instructions, they’ve given us benchmarks, we’re going to follow those benchmarks. But I look forward in the next few weeks of going through a real transformation — that I don’t have to wonder what you look like … We’re going to get the city back up and operating. And we’re going to be rolling out some things in the next day or so on how we’re going to carry that out.”

Continue the conversation on social media.

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TikTok to Allow Users to Upload Up to 10 Minutes of Video

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Get ready for longer videos to come to TikTok. The tech giant announced users will soon be able to upload videos that are 10 minutes long.

The reveal by TikTok follows their decision to create long-form videos, combatting the efforts of Facebook and Instagram has created short-form features, according to Variety.

“We’re always thinking about new ways to bring value to our community and enrich the TikTok experience,” a TikTok rep said. “Last year, we introduced longer videos, giving our community more time to create and be entertained on TikTok. Today, we’re excited to start rolling out the ability to upload videos that are up to 10 minutes, which we hope would unleash even more creative possibilities for our creators around the world.”

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Tyler, the Creator Collaborates with Converse for the Chuck 70 Python

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Converse’s latest collaboration with Golf Wang sees the Chuck 70 “shedding its skin.”

Tyler, the Creator’s Golf Wang Chuck 70 Python replaces the silhouette’s distinctive canvas with snakeskin leather. Tyler is reinventing a Chuck 70 Low for the first time in his latest rendition of Converse’s classic shoe. Tyler’s courage to explore newness and innovation is personified by his investigation of a new silhouette and the ensuing, distinct flare that could only come from Tyler, the Creator, as the Converse and Golf Wang connection unfolds.

Tyler uses his penchant for exotic designs and patterns to bring a resurrected vision of the Chuck 70 Low to life with the Golf Wang Chuck 70 Python. The Chuck’s usual white foxing and outsole are replaced with a transparent version, which is adorned with luxury flourishes. The shoe also has an embossed snakeskin print and a cobranded sockliner, resulting in an elevated sneaker that continues Converse x Golf Wang’s irreverent tradition.

The Python’s two hues – a brilliant pink and blue – pop thanks to the distinct tonal design, allowing for an embodiment of Tyler’s aggressiveness.

Converse x Golf Wang Chuck 70 Python will be available on Converse.com and Golf Wang starting March 4th.

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Playboi Carti Shows Off Dramatic New Look

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Playboi Carti has seemingly completed his transformation into a full-blown goth satanist, revealing his latest look on social media this week.

The 25-year-old Atlanta-raised artist has been making noise for years, revitalizing the game with his latest studio album, Whole Lotta Red. With his fans amped up about the possibility of receiving another new full-length project this year, the rapper has started his output with a feature on Ye’s Donda 2 album, which is exclusively available on Stem Player. Appearing during Ye’s sold-out event in Miami last week, Carti wore a face full of make-up and let out passionate screams throughout the performance. His multicolor arm accessories helped him stand out from the rest of the crowd, who wore all-black, and it looks like Carti is sticking with this look for the next little while.

Wiping his entire Instagram feed, Carti kicked off this new era five days ago by sharing a close-up picture of himself wearing dramatic face paint at his show with Ye. On Monday (February 28), the rapper fired off another look, wearing dark makeup around his eyes, on his nose, and over his mouth. He paired his style with a shaggy black jacket, vinyl gloves, baggy jeans, and black boots.

While some music fans are clowning Carti’s new look, others are praising him for pushing back against gender norms. This follows a long line of rappers experimenting with makeup and face paint, including NBA YoungBoy, who recently started wearing makeup a few months ago.

What do you think about Playboi Carti’s new era? Let us know in the comments.

Estée Lauder Executive Fired After Sharing Racist Chingy COVID-19 Meme On Instagram

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You would think someone would think twice before posting something on social media that could get them into trouble.

Estée Lauder, senior executive John Demsey, was fired from his position on Monday, February 28, after posting a racist COVID-19 meme mentioning Chingy on his Instagram.

“My n***a Snuffy done got the’ rona at a Chingy concert,” read the meme which featured a masked Big Bird and sick Snuffy.

After being fired, Demsey posted an apology where he claimed he did not read the meme before posting it.

Estée Lauder has since released a statement about Demsey’s firing, saying the meme does not “reflect the values of The Estée Lauder Companies.”

“This decision is the result of his recent Instagram posts, which do not reflect the values of The Estée Lauder Companies, have caused widespread offense, are damaging to our efforts to drive inclusivity both inside and outside our walls, and do not reflect the judgment we expect of our leaders,” the statement said. “Our employees, and especially our senior leaders, are accountable to continue driving our progress and to respect the values of this company for the long term.”

Social media had a field day with the news story. While nobody seemed mad at Demsey posting the meme, many made jokes about Chingy trending and the sheer stupidity of losing a nearly $10 million a year job over a Chingy meme.

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