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Grammy-winning superstar Rihanna knows how to stun and glow at the same time. The Barbados queen lit up social media this week shining bright like a diamond in her Fenty Skin flex. In celebration of RiRi making a major Instagram comeback – her first post since March – we’re looking at 5 shots of the […]
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Snoop Dogg is a man of many talents, who continues to innovate through his music and entrepreneurial endeavors. In honor of his recent partnership with BIC, which found him and Martha Stewart coming together for the new EZ Reach lighter, we had a chance to hit Snoop with a few questions about his latest business move, reuniting with Dr. Dre for No Limit Topp Dogg & Tha Last Meal, and the work he’s been actively doing to bring Mt. Westmore’s debut album to life.
“You bring the legends of the West Coast together, something great will always happen,” explains Snoop Dogg, hard at work on the upcoming Mt. Westmore project. “Cube, 40, Short, and I have been running the game for years. This is the perfect time because each of us brings authentic and new ideas to the table. All four together? That’s magic.” It’s no wonder that he’d be quick to hook his groupmates up with the BIC Reach, were he only to have a few on deck. “And I always got a couple on deck for Wiz [Khalifa],” he adds.
Having only recently dropped off his eighteenth studio album From Tha Streets 2 Tha Suites, and with Mt. Westmore’s debut on the horizon, it’s clear that Snoop is poised for another prolific year on the musical front. Yet given his vast discography ranging across several decades and musical dynasties, it felt appropriate to look back on a few of Snoop’s beloved albums — No Limit Top Dogg and Tha Last Meal, released in 1999 and 2000 respectively.
Evidently, those productions marked a key reunion with Dr. Dre following a collaborative post-Death Row hiatus. “Dre and I are family,” reflects Snoop. “It was great getting back with him. Whenever we are together, we do it big. I was going through a lot during my life at the time and we ended up making some real classics.” Classics including the likes of “Bitch Please,” “Just Dippin,” “Lay Low,” and “Hennessy & Buddah,” songs that came to define the new era of Dre and Snoop camaraderie.
Despite his incredible catalog, Snoop is never one to dwell on the past — especially where his own catalog is concerned. “I wouldn’t say anything is underrated,” he admits, when asked if there are any projects he feels deserve more appreciation. “I am always focusing on what I got going right now, and staying in the present.”
No easy feat, given how much the Doggfather has found himself branching out and pursuing new entrepreneurial endeavors. “Martha and I are a great duo and bringing the two of us together made a lot of sense,” says Snoop, breaking down his decision to connect with BIC. “The BIC EZ Reach lighter is beneficial for both of us in different ways. Martha uses it to light the grill, the stove, and candles. I use it to light candles and more.” Fans already understand the implication, but that’s not the only reason Snoop opted to link up with BIC. “I love candles and fragrances,” he reveals. “Bring some flowers into the mix and we’re good to go.”
Though the easy-access nature of the EZ Reach may lead to an increase in inadvertent lighter-pocketing, the Doggfather isn’t entirely sympathetic to those who find their gear snatched during a smoking session. “That’s on you if it’s gone,” he cautions. “Stay ready and you don’t have to get ready.” Wise words from one of hip-hop’s keen business minds, a quality he shares with some of the game’s great investors. “Nipsey, Nas, Diddy, Jay-Z, Cube,” he praises, naming those who keep him inspired to handle business. “We are all entrepreneurs and deeply invested in the technology space.”
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Music mogul JAY-Z just cannot lose these days. Young Hov has some serious bragging rights after landing in the acclaimed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. JAY-Z joins B.I.G. + 2Pac in Hall of Fame According to reports, Jigga joins the likes of his former late friend/rap icon Notorious […]
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Following their involvement in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, Travis McMichael (35) his father Gregory McMichael, 65, and William “Roddie” Bryan, 51, were indicted on hate crime charges by a federal grand jury in Georgia last week. All three men have now pleaded not guilty to the charges, as well as to attempting kidnapping charges.
Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan appeared in court yesterday, where they faced both a federal judge and several of Ahmaud Arbery’s family members. A CNN report notes that the three wore orange jumpsuits and were shackled around the ankles.
In addition to the aforementioned, the three men have been charged with murder and several additional charges. Both MicMichaels pleaded not guilty to malice and felony murder charges, as well as aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. William Bryan pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment and felony murder.
Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in February 2020. Footage of his death went on to spark national outrage. The McMichaels and Bryan’s defense team have maintained that they were conducting a citizen’s arrest, citing self-defense.
Speaking on the new hate crime charges, Arbery family attorney offered the following statement: “I appreciate that the judge, although it was waived by the defendants, took the time to walk through the charges and the facts to show how closely the facts of this case mirror actual hate crime charges which are difficult to reach in the US in a federal setting.”
“This is an important milestone in America’s uphill march toward racial justice, and we applaud the Justice Department for treating this heinous act for what it is — a purely evil, racially motivated hate crime,” adds Ben Crump, another attorney of the Arbery family.
The state trial is set to begin on October 18th.
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New York rapper 50 Cent is getting roasted and it’s all courtesy of his ride or die. The hip-hop star has reacted to getting made into a hilarious TikTok joke courtesy of vixen Cuban Link. 50 Cent threatens revenge on his bae Fifty went to his Instagram page and didn’t hold back on playfully getting […]
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It appears Robert Aaron Long, the man accused of killing eight people, six of them being Asian women, in shootings at three Atlanta-area massage parlors was indicted yesterday on murder charges by two separate grand juries. And according to the AP, one prosecutor filed notice that she’ll also seek hate crime charges and the death penalty.
A Fulton County grand jury indicted Robert Aaron Long for the murder of four woman back on March 16th, including Suncha Kim, 69; Soon Chung Park, 74; Hyun Jung Grant, 51; and Yong Ae Yue, 63. A separate grand jury in Cherokee County indicted Robert Long for a separate shooting there that resulted in the killings of Xiaojie “Emily” Tan, 49; Daoyou Feng, 44; Delaina Yaun, 33; and Paul Michels, 54.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis filed notice that she will seek hate crime charges and the death penalty against Long, who is a white man, as six of the eight women he’s accused of killing were Asian. Willis’ motion to seek the death penalty marks a change from her previous stance, when she answered “yes” when asked if she would “commit to refuse to seek the death penalty” last year.
A separate grand jury in Cherokee County will decide on charges in relation to the other spa shooting that led to four deaths and an injury. We’ll keep you posted on details moving forward.
Jumpman has a ton of great shoes coming out this year and at times, it can be hard to keep track of all of the releases. It’s easy to miss out on a shoe you really want, but thankfully, eBay has you covered. For those who might be concerned about where the shoes are coming from, eBay has its very own Authenticity Guarantee which ensures all eligible sneakers are thoroughly inspected by third-party authenticators at Sneaker Con. They authenticate every shoe before it’s shipped out to the buyers. If you are a seller, eBay makes things especially easy thanks to their policy that sees no seller fees on shoes over $100 USD.
As for the next Jordan Brand shoe on the docket, Jumpman is taking things back to 1986, a time when they were coming through with unique iterations of the Air Jordan 1. One of those models was the Air Jordan 1 KO, which was meant to be a more accessible version of the Jordan 1. One of the original colorways was the infamous “Chicago” model, and that is exactly what is being brought back this week.
In the official images below, you can see that the sneaker has white on the tongue, toe box, and side panels, all while the overlays and cuff are red. From there, we are given some black on the Nike swoosh and even the top part of the ankle, which gives some contrast to the overall look of the shoe. This is a shoe that will excite OG sneakerheads and even some of the newer fans in the sneaker space.
These kicks are slated to drop on Wednesday, May 10th although if you miss out on the drop, you can be sure that you’ll be able to find a pair on eBay, regardless of what size you are.
Summer is approaching and for many, that means some of us will see more activity outside our homes. This includes an increased presence of cyclists riding by or the neighborhood kids making their return to play in the street. However, for Rick Ross, his home was the endpoint of a police chase.
According to TMZ, on Tuesday, the rapper’s Georgia estate was swarmed with police officers who spent an unknown amount of time pursuing a man who they claimed had a gun on him. The chase began when a call about a man with the weapon was made to Clayton County Sheriff’s office.
After embarking on the chase for the suspect, the pursuit came to an end in front of Ross’ home after the suspect crashed his truck in front of it. The man then tried to flee on foot, but he was apprehended by police officers a short time later. Despite the belief that the individual was armed, a firearm was not found in his possession, and as a result, officers were left to search around Ross’ property in hopes of finding the weapon.
The suspect has yet to be identified and it’s unclear if anyone was hurt before the police chase. It’s also unknown whether or not Ross was at the Georgia estate at the time of the pursuit for the suspect.
