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Reebok Unveils ‘Big Game’ Pack in Honor of Emmitt Smith’s Legacy

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Reebok pays homage to football legend Emmitt Smith with the unveiling of the “Big Game” pack, featuring revamped versions of iconic turf trainers – “Preseason ’94 Mid” and “ES22.” Both shoes, integral to Smith’s illustrious career, receive celebratory Vegas-inspired makeovers.

Preseason ’94 Mid “Big Game” (100202787, $130): A revival of the ’90s training collection, the “Preseason ’94” boasts a high-contrast black, cool grey, silver, and white palette. The elevated mixed-material build, incorporating leather, mesh, and smooth suede, sits atop a speckled midsole and chunky rubber outsole, capturing the essence of off-season training.

ES22 “Big Game” (100074726, $180): Originally launched in 1996, the “ES22” returns with a stealth grey and black execution. A signature model for Emmitt Smith, it showcases Reebok’s mid-’90s design language, featuring Viz-Hex cushioning technology, a robust lugged outsole, ghillie lacing system, ‘broken-glass’ branding hits, and a high-contrast color palette. The “ES22 Big Game” pays homage to Smith’s MVP and championship-winning season 30 years ago, marking a celebration of football on its grandest stage.

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Renowned Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Produces Documentary ‘How to Sue the Klan’

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Highly acclaimed civil rights attorney Ben Crump takes on a new role as a producer for the impactful documentary How to Sue the Klan. Set to be screened during Black History Month, the film highlights the courageous endeavors of five Black women who confronted the Ku Klux Klan in a groundbreaking 1982 civil trial, ultimately emerging victorious.

Following a racially motivated mass shooting in Chattanooga, the women utilized the little-known Civil War-era Ku Klux Klan Act, securing a triumph that remains a model in the battle against racial violence today. How to Sue the Klan explores the use of legal strategies to combat such violence, focusing on a landmark trial that set a precedent, hitting the Klan where it hurt the most: in their bank accounts.

“‘How to Sue the Klan tells the grueling story of the brave women of the Chattanooga Five in their fight against injustice,” said Crump. “The film’s plot mirrors our modern times, as we still battle the ugly face of racism in our country with civil action. I am honored to be part of the outstanding team that made this film come to life and look forward to sharing it with the world.”

The documentary delves into the aftermath of the trial, the enduring legacy of the women who fought for justice, and the ongoing relevance of the Ku Klux Klan Act in today’s fight against organized hate. Crump’s involvement adds significance to the project, following his impactful work in the Netflix documentary “Civil,” where he fought for justice for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Black farmers. How to Sue the Klan serves as a powerful call to action for attorneys and advocates to utilize civil rights tools, emphasizing the continued importance of the Ku Klux Klan Act in pursuing justice. The film is directed by Emmy®-nominated filmmaker John Beder, who is also a resident of Chattanooga.

Showings of “How to Sue the Klan” are set to take place throughout Black History Month and beyond, and several events have already been scheduled:

February 9: 6:00 pm ET, Chattanooga Premiere at the Walker Theater in Chattanooga, Tenn.

February 10: 4:00 pm PT, Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, Calif.

February 11: 1:15 pm PT, Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, Calif.

February 17: 4:00 pm ET, Chattanooga Downtown Library in Chattanooga, Tenn.

February 26: 6:00 pm ET, New York University in New York, N.Y.

February 27: 6:00 pm ET, Pace University in White Plains, N.Y.

February 29: 12:30 pm ET, Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.

February 29: 6:00 pm ET, Boston University in Boston, Mass.

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Denny Love Joins Cast on ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 3 While Michael Beach Upped to Series Regular

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillion’s Paramount+ series Mayor Of Kingstown added Richard Brake, Denny Love, and Paula Malcomson in the third season of the popular crime thriller series.

If you’re not up to speed, it’s a pretty fun show. Here’s the official description: MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN follows the McLusky family, power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.

If you remember series star Jeremy Renner, who plays the titular Mike McLusky, is back after a life-threatening accident involving his snow plow as he leads an ensemble including Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird, Derek Webster, Hamish Allan-Headley, and Nishi Munshi.

Breaking down the new casting as reported by Blavity’s Shadow and Act … “Brake will play Merle Callahan, one of the Aryan shot callers in Anchor Bay who is currently serving a life-sentence, Love will play Kevin Jackson a rookie prison guard and Malcomson will play Anna Fletcher, a woman from Kingstown with a request for Mike McLusky.”

Michael Beach, who is now a series regular, reprises his character as Police Captain Kareem Moore, who is one of the conflicted prison guard captains in the volatile Kingstown.

ICYMI, the first two seasons of Mayor Of Kingstown are running on Paramount+. Executive producers are Sheridan, Hugh Dillon, Jeremy Renner, Antoine Fuqua, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Dave Erickson, and Regina Corrado. Erickson serves as the showrunner.

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Vic Mensa’s 93Boyz, Cast of ‘The Chi’ and The Delta Partner for Feed The Block Initiative in Chicago

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Global recording artist, actor, and community organizer Vic Mensa and 93Boyz and ‘The Delta’ extended their Feed The Block / Warm The Block initiative in Pilsen over the weekend (1.26). The collaborative effort aimed to assist the unhoused community by providing warm meals, toiletries, and cold-weather essentials.

Joining Mensa were cast members from Showtime’s The Chi, including Jason Weaver, Luke James, Jacob Latimore, and Hannaha Hall. The warm meals were generously supplied by a local black-owned restaurant, ‘The Delta.’ The Feed The Block / Warm The Block initiative, initiated by Mensa and Eldridge Williams, owner of ‘The Delta,’ emphasizes resource investment to support underserved and disenfranchised communities, embodying Mensa’s commitment to community service.

“Feed The Block is an initiative we’ve been doing through 93Boyz, my cannabis company, since the onset of winter in Chicago,” Vic Mensa says regarding Friday’s giveback. “The cold months in this city can be brutal, exacerbating the already dire circumstances that thousands of unhoused people face in Chicago every year. By partnering with a local Black-owned restaurant called The Delta, we’ve been able to serve countless meals to those in need as well as provide warm clothing and supplies such as sanitary products, toiletries, etc. A primary pillar of 93Boyz ethos has always been reinvestment into community; Feed The Block is one of our many ways of giving back.”

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SOURCE SPORTS: BIG EAST Conference to Honor Black Fives Foundation for Black History Month

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The BIG EAST Conference is set to honor Black History Month for the third consecutive season through its collaboration with the Black Fives Foundation. The nonprofit public charity dedicated to preserving, teaching, and honoring the pre-NBA history of African Americans in basketball will partner with BIG EAST for 22 games.

Players from the BIG EAST Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams will sport shooting shirts bearing the Black Fives mantra, “Make History Now.” Women’s basketball coaches will wear corresponding lapel pins, while men’s basketball coaches will don lapel pins commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Black Fives Era’s iconic team, the New York Rens.

The Black Fives Era, lasting from 1904 to 1950 during racial segregation, featured Black basketball teams that significantly contributed to the sport. These teams paved the way for future generations of African American players, coaches, and contributors while organizing culturally rich and socially meaningful events that impacted Black communities, many of which are within the geographic footprint of BIG EAST schools.

“We look forward to amplifying the stories of the pioneers who made history in our school communities and celebrating their enduring impact on the game of basketball. Our role as educators, our basketball-centric identity and our commitment to diversity and inclusion combine to provide the perfect platform for us to assist the Black Fives Foundation in furthering their mission, and we are honored to continue our partnership this season.” said BIG EAST Commissioner, Val Ackerman.

This year’s partnership will begin with an educational webinar entitled “Basketball and Dance: The Business of Black Fives Basketball” led by Founder of the Black Fives Foundation and award-winning author, Claude Johnson. BIG EAST basketball players, coaches and staff will hear about the groundbreaking strategies between basketball, entertainment (music and dance), the Harlem Renaissance and other business innovations that not only left an enduring impact on the Black Fives legacy but have also become an integral part of a modern-day fan engagement.

“We are excited about partnering with the BIG EAST Conference again this season,” said Claude Johnson, Executive Director of the Black Fives Foundation. “This partnership provides an ideal opportunity for us to inspire excellence through the stories of the pioneers whose contributions helped shape the sport of basketball we know and love today. Bringing greater awareness to this history will be especially meaningful through the thought leadership of the BIG EAST Conference, whose member schools are among the finest academic institutions in the world.”

For more details on the games and about the Black Fives Foundation, visit BIG EAST’s official website or follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @BIGEAST.

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Rich the Kid Ordered to Pay Five-Figure Sum in Pregnancy Hush Money Lawsuit

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last year, rapper Rich the Kid found himself in legal troubles when a woman filed a lawsuit accusing him of failing to uphold his financial agreement to keep her pregnancy a secret. Despite the allegations, Rich the Kid chose to ignore the lawsuit, resulting in a recent court order that requires him to pay a significant five-figure sum.

According to Radar Online, the “Plug Walk” lyricist faced a $45,000 default judgment after neglecting to respond to the allegations filed by a Jane Doe in a Massachusetts court. The lawsuit revolves around the claim that Rich the Kid paid hush money to prevent the woman from disclosing her pregnancy to his fiancée, Tori Brixx.

The legal saga began when Jane Doe asserted that she had encountered Rich the Kid during a private event at a hotel after one of his concerts in Boston on January 28, 2023. Allegedly, the rapper requested and engaged in unprotected sexual relations with her during this encounter.

The situation took a darker turn, as Doe accused Rich the Kid of committing battery afterward, describing a violent incident where he forcibly grabbed her and removed her coat, preventing her from leaving the hotel. Doe claimed that Rich the Kid then followed her, even jumping into her Uber headed to her residence, an event supposedly captured by her home Ring camera.

Later, Doe discovered she was pregnant with Rich the Kid’s child. In an attempt to keep the matter under wraps, the two parties allegedly agreed to terminate the pregnancy through a settlement executed on March 29-30, 2023. The lawsuit contended that this settlement included financial payments to Doe in exchange for her silence about their encounters.

Doe, dissatisfied with the payments received, demanded the remaining amount owed by Rich the Kid. She claimed that although the rapper made two payments, he still owed her an additional $25,000. However, Rich the Kid ignored these demands, leading to the recent default judgment ordering him to pay the full amount.

Thoughts?

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Travis Scott, Quavo & More Hit Pegasus World Cup 2024 Weekend in Miami

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Pegasus World Cup 2024 Weekend in Miami witnessed a dazzling array of A-list celebrities enjoying some of the hottest events in town.

On Sunday, Jan. 28th, the renowned rapper Travis Scott, known for hits like “SICKO MODE,” graced LIV after his electrifying performance at the Kaseya Center for the Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour. Scott, in a laid-back ensemble of a white tee, black vest, and jeans, thrilled the crowd with performances of “No Bystanders” and “FE!N.” The rapper later joined forces with Quavo in his section, marking the successful Miami stop of the tour.

Friday, Jan. 26th, set the tone for the weekend with supermodels Heidi Klum and Karolina Kurkova stealing the spotlight in the DJ booth. The dynamic duo danced the night away with Tiësto, and Heidi Klum, sporting a Tiësto hat and sunglasses, promoted her new song, “Sunglasses at Night.”

The star-studded weekend proved to be an unforgettable experience, blending world-class entertainment with the allure of the Pegasus World Cup. Celebrities and artists came together, adding an extra layer of glamour to this prestigious event in the heart of Miami.

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Renowned Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Produces Documentary ‘How to Sue the Klan’

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