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Last month, SWV was confirmed to be hitting the Verzuz stage against fellow R&B singing crew XScape. The leading ladies of 90s R&B will go hit for hit on the popular music battle show tomorrow, Saturday (May 8th). While the highly anticipated battle is set to be a great show, one member of SWV may find herself a little distracted due to recent allegations against her son. 

Khiry Lyons, the son of Leanne “Lelee” Lyons of SWV fame, is accused of allegedly abusing a woman named Alexis Symone. In a video shared by Symone on social media, she claims Lyons bruised her shoulder, claiming officers have footage of the assault taking place. “This motherf*cker is lying!! This n*gga came to meet us at Harolds. He then wanted us to leave to go get drugs and we all got in my car!!” wrote Symone in her Instagram story.

She continued, “The fact that he’s making up an entire f*cking story up is insane b*tch the police literally have you on camera hitting me!! I don’t need no f*cking clout! I don’t wanna be famous!” 

She added a subsequent screenshot of a text message exchange between her and the famous singer’s son accentuating what she described in her previous story. She continued in a second post where she noted, “And if you didn’t hit me, why did you run off? Why is there footage?! Are you crazy?!” 

Lyons has claimed the allegations are completely fraudulent, sharing a simple message in his story reading, “Lol. It’s a kap. It’s a klout chase. It’s a jay. #disrespectfully.” 

As of right now, Leanne Lyons has yet to come forward in response to the allegations against her son. We’ll keep you updated as this story develops.

The music industry suffered a crushing blow in 2018 when Mac Miller passed away. Since then, avid fans of the late multi-hyphenate have worked hard to try and keep Mac’s legacy alive in a tasteful way that appeases both his supporters and the family members he left behind. The Mac Miller estate recently announced the upcoming biography The Book Of Mac: Remembering Mac Miller penned by Donna-Claire Chesman. 

While the family of the late artist approved of this biography, journalist Paul Cantor’s upcoming Mac biography called Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life Of Mac Miller has not received the same reception from the Mac Miller estate. Slated for a January 17th release on the late artist’s birthday, Cantor’s efforts have been denounced by Mac’s family.

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In a statement shared by Miller’s estate officially denouncing the upcoming project, they noted that it was, “not authorized or endorsed by Malcolm’s family,” going on to add that Cantor was not associated with Mac during his life. The statement also highlights that Cantor was advised that  “the family and friends of Malcolm were uncomfortable with him authoring this biography.” 

The book has since been made available for pre-order, further rubbing Mac’s family the wrong way and leading them to suspect it was announced to take advantage of the Book of Mac pre-order and confuse unaware fans. 

The family officially expressed their dissatisfaction with Cantor and Abrams Press for marking the release date so close to Mac’s birthday (January 18).   “With that in mind,” the statement reads, “We urge those that wish to support Malcolm and his legacy to abstain from purchasing this new book.” You can read the full statement from the family below.

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Marvel’s MCU continues to move forward at a steady pace, having already lined up an impressive new phase of cinematic adventures. And while many flicks like Thor: Love And Thunder, The Eternals, Guardians Of The Galaxy 3, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, there’s something about the upcoming reboot of Blade, starring Mashershala Ali in the titular role, that has piqued curiosity on a widespread level.

Perhaps it’s the perceived tonal shift, which raises the questions of how exactly vampires will be integrated into the long-running Marvel Cinematic Universe — though don’t be surprised if Dr. Strange has a hand in that particular segue. Perhaps it’s the visceral violence of the Wesley Snipes films, which was gruesome enough to net the R rating; alas, the MCU version of Blade will probably not hold such a distinction. 

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In spite of the myriad questions surrounding the film, Blade has quietly elevated into one of the most anticipated flicks on the Marvel slate. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see the Daywalker once again. A new report from The Hollywood Reporter indicates that the film’s production has been delayed from this coming September to July 2022, as Disney and Marvel apparently need additional time to fine-tune the script, penned by Stacy Osei-Kuffour of HBO’s Watchmen. 

Though delays are seldom welcomed by fanbases, least of all one as rabid and loyal as the Marvel army, it does bode well that the studio intends on taking their time with this one. Be sure to keep an eye out for additional news on Marvel’s Blade, which will likely see a widespread release in late 2023. At this time, the project has yet to secure a director, though THR indicates that the search for Marvel’s first Black director is already beginning. 

Are you looking forward to catching Blade when it hits theaters? 

While the Air Jordan 1 High OG tends to get most of the love amongst sneakerheads, there is no denying that the Air Jordan 1 Low is also a fan favorite. It is the tennis shoe version of the Jordan 1 and it has always been popular and the spring and summer when low-tops truly get to experience all the shine. Every single year, Jumpman delivers a whole plethora of AJ1 Low colorways and they are all fairly unique in their own right. Now, the latest Air Jordan 1 Low on the docket is the “Ghost Green” offering.

The shoe has a white base to it all while the overlays are covered in a muted green. There is a mini swoosh on the toe box and the Nike Air logo on the tongue has a black and white checkered pattern all while the “Nike Air” is printed in “Ghost Green.” These tones come together nicely to create a shoe that is perfectly suited for the warmer months.

If you are hoping to get a pair, you will be able to grab these on Friday, May 21st for $130 USD. These are shaping up to be a great new model that could prove to be a staple of your collection.

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Tank’s musical longevity in the music industry can be chalked up to his sheer talent. While he has sold a healthy amount of records on his own, he also boasts impressive songwriting and production credits for huge names in music like Beyoncé, Fantasia, Kelly Rowland, Jamie Foxx, Monica, Pitbull, and the late Aaliyah. 

The platinum-selling R&B singer recently appeared on Elle Magazine’s popular Youtube Channel segment “Song Association.” During his appearance, the famed musician opened up about how he wished he had the opportunity to collaborate with Aaliyah before she passed. He also divulged how he was able to provide background vocals on her 2001 album cut “Come Over.”   

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“The song you hear me on, “Come Over,”(as he lets out a note) I just happened to walk in the studio that day. We were going to check on baby girl, and she was working with Johnta Austin,” he said while on the show.

He continued, “As soon as I walked in, she said, “Tank can do it,” Johnta said,” Tank can do it,” and I was like,” Tank can do what?”  

Tank continued to explain that Aaliyah and Johnta sent him into the booth and from there, the rest is history! It’s been nearly 20 years since the track was released and since Aaliyah’s passing but perhaps now more than ever, her music is being recognized for its lasting impact.

Check out Tank’s full episode of Song Association below to hear him belt out Kelly Rowland, The Supremes, and his hit “When We.” Did you know Tank provided backing vocals for Aaliyah on “Come Over”? Let us know down in the comments. 

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