California-based rapper Vince Staples is set to take a role in Showtime’s new comedy pilot based on the 1999 film “The Wood”. This is the second time Staples collaborates with director Rick Famuyiwa, as he has acted a small role in Famuyiwa’s feature film Dope in 2015. Dominating A New Role In the new TV […]
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When it comes to the Mount Rushmore of rap, there is no doubt that Jay-Z belongs on the mountain top. He has dropped a plethora of classic albums over the last four decades and his influence is palpable. One of his most personal works of art was 2017’s 4:44 which just so happens to be his most recent album.
This is a project that is filled with raw emotion as he speaks about the mistakes he has made throughout his life and how eventually had to learn to take accountability for his actions. From his mother to his marriage, Jay gave fans a very deep look inside of his life and in the eyes of many, this project is a classic.
Today, hip-hop fans are celebrating this album’s 5-year anniversary. One such fan is none other than LeBron James, who fancies himself a hip-hop historian. As you can see down below, LeBron revealed which track is his favorite, although, in typical LeBron fashion, he couldn’t name just one.
“Every one of them!!” he wrote emphatically. Clearly, LeBron is a big fan of this album, as he should be.
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WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has been in Russia on drug charges for over four months now, as her trial began on Monday. With the trial making headlines across the globe, Griner’s wife, Cherelle, says the 31 year old center is “struggling” and “terrified” in this time behind bars.
“She is a human,” Cherelle said to Rev. Al Sharpton on his “Keepin’ It Real” radio show on SiriusXM. “She’s struggling. She’s there, terrified. She’s there alone. I mean, even in America, if she was going through a legal proceeding, she wouldn’t be doing it alone.”
“Everything about this is just your biggest nightmare,” Cherelle said. “On top of the fact that BG is in a situation where this isn’t even a trial. Considering an execution, Russia has a 99% conviction rate. Nothing about this is justice.”
Griner made her first appearance in court Monday, handcuffs and surrounded by police. She faces up to 10 years in Russian prison if convicted. Cherelle also once again pleaded for the intervention of the U.S. Government in bringing her wife home as quickly as possible.
“We need to apply as much public pressure on our government as possible to move swiftly,” she said.
Griner was caught with vape cartridges carrying hash oil, which is derived from cannabis. Many experts have said that a conviction seems likely for the WNBA star. Due to Russian law, Griner’s family is not allowed to attend the trial. Many are calling the situation a “show trial”, and the true intention is to force the U.S. Government to trade for Griner’s freedom.
Danny Brown born Daniel Dewan Sewell, claims Ninja, who is one half of the South African Hip Hop duo Die Antwoord, sexually assaulted him. The 47-year-old rapper said Ninja sat on his lap and forcibly kissed him on the neck at a party in Paris.
“I was a single, experimenting man at the time, but he was too aggressive!” Brown revealed. “He sat on my lap and started trying to kiss me and sh*t and doing weird sh*t. I’m like, ‘Man, you tripping!’ Then everybody looking at me like, ‘Somebody f**k!’”
He said it made him both uncomfortable and scared. Brown also shared the South African rapper promised to find which hotel he was staying at. Ninja hasn’t responded to Brown’s claims.
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Five gang members accused of gunning down Chicago rapper, FBG Duck in 2020 will go on trial next year.
A federal judge set the trial date for the defendants for October 2, 2023. Prosecutors say the alleged offenders shot and killed FBG Duck, born Carlton Weekly in broad daylight.
U.S. District Judge Martha Pacold said, “We’re looking at a long trial. It is a substantial amount of time no matter how you look at it.”
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Each of the 5 defendants Charles Liggins (“C Murda”), Kenneth Roberson (“Kenny Mac”), Tacarlos Offerd ( “Los”), Christopher Thomas (“C Thang”), and Marcus Smart ( “Muwop”) are all charged with murder in aid of racketeering, as well as firearms violations and assaults in aid of racketeering.
According to WGNTV, prosecutors allege the defendants are members of the O Block faction of the Black Disciples gang, which claims territory in the Parkway Gardens Homes located at 64th and King Drive. FBG Duck was allegedly affiliated with Fly Boy Gang, a rival faction of the Gangster Disciples that hold territory a few blocks away.
The controversial “Slide” rapper was gunned down on August 4, 2020 in the Gold Coast area of downtown Chicago.
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Joe Budden doesn’t think the subgenre of Hip Hop, Drill Rap will live long with law enforcement blaming the New York sound as violence increases in the city. During a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, Budden said the genre has already brought too much attention from authorities and they’re already trying to get rid of it, like New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
“You drill n*****s got the shortest of windows,” Budden stated. “That sh*t bout over. Y’all can go keep dancing with Eric Adams if you want. It’s over, buddy, in the next five, six years.”
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Budden continued, “The writing is on the wall, and that’s government-issued writing. That’s not Joe. That’s government-issued writing. Don’t start hitting me, mad at me. I’m just telling you what I’m looking at.”
Back in April authorities used drill music videos to track down their subjects for arrests.The NYPD did a sweep, arresting over 20 alleged gang members in the Bronx. The police dubbed the investigation “Operation Drilly” and recovered 18 guns.
Several known rappers from the dill scene have had run-ins with the police like Kay Flock and Dougie B., while others have lost their lives.
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Joe Budden says drill rap will be over with in 5-6 years
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