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SOURCE SPORTS: Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions Unveil Official Trailer For Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight

October 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) present a heavyweight boxing mega-event headlined by international superstar Jake “El Gallo” Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) vs. the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs). Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT from the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.

In the co-main event, Matchroom’s undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) will defend her undisputed title over 10, two-minute rounds against boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs) in the most anticipated rematch in women’s boxing history. Also on the main card will be the 12-round men’s championship fight for the WBC welterweight title between reigning champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (29-2, 18 KOs) vs. Abel Ramos (28-6-2, 22 KOs) and a 6-round super middleweight fight between India’s number one boxer and MVP’s first international signee Neeraj Goyat (18-4-2, 8 KOs) vs. Brazil’s multi-talented superstar Whindersson Nunes (2-2-1, 1 KO combined boxing record).

Netflix previously announced COUNTDOWN: PAUL VS. TYSON, a three-part documentary series with intimate access to the fighters; Episodes 1 and 2 will premiere November 7, Episode 3 will premiere November 12.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Jeru The Damaja Released ‘The Wrath Of The Math’ 28 Years Ago

October 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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On this date in 1996, Gangstarr Foundation representative Jeru The Damaja of the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels dropped his sophomore LP Wrath Of The Math on the Payday/Polygram imprint.

Serving as a continuation from his debut album The Sun Rises In The East, Jeru’s second album contained more of the social consciousness in his lyrical content as on The Sun album, complete with part two to the “Can’t Stop The Prophet” saga in his fight against “Mr. Ignorance.” Produced exclusively by behind the boards legend DJ Premier, Wrath Of The Math was the perfect combination of intelligence, lyrical dexterity, and head-bangin’ production.

Some of the key tracks that propelled the album include “One Day”, where Jeru hypothetically went to Puff Daddy and Suge Knight in an attempt to save Hip-Hop, “The Bullshit”, an imaginary ode to studio gangsters, “Physical Stamina”, which features the album’s only guest appearance by Afu-Ra and the project’s trademark track “Ya Playin’ Yaself”.

Salute to Jeru, Premier, DRS, the Gangstarr Foundation and the whole East New York for this timeless piece of Hip Hop history!

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SOURCE SPORTS: Mets Even Up NLCS Series With 7-3 Win Over Dodgers in Game 2

October 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After the embarrassing 9-0 slaughter of the New York Mets on Sunday, the Kings From Queens answered back with their bats earlier today in Game 2, belting in six runs by the third inning, knocking off L. A. in Dodgers Stadium 7-3. The NLCS series in now even 1-1.

The Dodgers’ 33 scoreless inning streak in the postseason was broken up today in the top of the first inning with a leadoff HR from Francisco Lindor off of Ryan Brasier and a second inning grand slam off Dodgers’ Landon Knack by third baseman Mark Vientos for his third homer in the postseason. Sean Manaea held it down on the mound for the Mets by striking out seven in the first five innings, earning the W.

Following Brasier’s departure from the mound after facing only one batter, Knack loaded up the bases, intentionally walking Lindor, to eventually giving Vientos a full count after eight pitches. He blasted the ninth pitch, a 95 mph fastball in the middle of the zone, over the right center field wall.

The grand slam opened up the Mets’ lead to 6-0, but the shutout was halted in the fifth with a leadoff home run from Max Muncy. Los Angeles added two more runs in the sixth courtesy of an error by second baseman Jose Iglesias, but managed to leave the bases loaded at the end of the inning, which were three of the ten baserunners they left stranded throughout the game.

The NLCS now goes back to Citi Field for Games 3, 4 and 5, with the Mets having gained home-field advantage from the top-seeded Dodgers. Game 3’s first pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. EST on Wednesday.

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Brooklyn Rap Vet Brownsville Ka Dead At 52

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Hip Hop world and the Brownsville, Brooklyn community is saddened over the news of the passing of Kaseem Ryan aka Brownsville Ka, who died this week(October 12) unexpectedly in NYC.

His cause of death has not been confirmed. Ka was 52.

The Brownsvillian has been on the NYC underground Hip Hop scene for a span of three decades, originally as a part of the group Natural Elements, but Ka didn’t release a solo project until 2008 with Iron Works. He released several projects in the following years, including the infectious 2013 release of The Night’s Gambit that boasted the viral single “Cold Facts”.

What very few knew is that when Ka took his hiatus from the rap game from ’99 to ’08, he embarked on a career in the New York Fire Department and was a first responder during the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks in 2001. Ka rose in the ranks of “New York’s Bravest” and was promoted to fire captain at Engine Co. 235 in Bedford-Stuyvesant in 2009. Some critics didn’t thin the two professions mixed very well, so in 2016, the New York Post wrote an incendiary story which painted Ka as an anti-cop rapper leading a double life as a firefighter.

An announcement was made on his @brownsvilleka Instagram page about his sudden passing:

“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kaseem Ryan (1972-2024), the rapper and producer known as Ka, who died unexpectedly in New York City on October 12, at the age of 52,” reads the post. “Born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Ka lived a life of service — to his city, to his community, and to his music. As a 20-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department, he put his life on the line to protect his fellow citizens. Ka rose to the rank of FDNY captain and was a first responder on September 11, 2001, during the attacks on the World Trade Center. He leaves an extraordinary legacy as a recording artist, including eleven remarkable self-released solo albums. Ka is survived by his wife, mother and sister We kindly ask that the privacy of Ka’s family and loved ones be respected as they grieve this incalculable loss.”

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Juice WRLD Drops Posthumous “Both Ways” Video Directed By Trippie Redd

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today, fans are once again being treated to two long-sought Juice WRLD gems: minimal, melodic “Both Ways” and the darkly booming “Cavalier.” The songs continue an ongoing series, arriving as The Pre-Party (Extended) EP via Grade A and Interscope Records. Additionally, “Both Ways” comes with a video starring and co-directed by Juice friend and collaborator Trippie Redd along with DotComNirvan.

Blessed with a beat from Juice’s right-hand producer Nick Mira alongside Pharaoh Vice (iann dior, The Kid LAROI, Lil Peep), “Both Ways” is low-slung with a subtly infectious groove. Juice is in his zone, casually shifting rhythms and catching melodies, feeling himself and issuing warnings: “If you’re crossing my streets, better look both ways.”

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New ‘Tupac: Cover-Up’ Documentary Claims It Shoots Holes In Theory Tying Diddy To Tupac Murder

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A new documentary, Tupac: Cover-Up, currently streaming on the XUMO PLAY service (with plans to be on all streamers by February 2025), punches a rather sizable hole in the current rash of news stories trying to implicate Sean “Diddy” Combs in the 1996 Murder of Rap Star Tupac Shakur.

The documentary “Tupac: Cover Up” dismantles the current charges against Duane “Keefe D” Davis for the murder of Tupac, using Attorneys, Former Judges, former FBI Investigators, and industry insiders. This group of experts asserts that there is much more to the effort to convict Davis than meets the eye and what is at stake if a false narrative is sold.

“The consensus of our experts indicates that there was a narrative constructed by a group of self-interested individuals beginning five (5) minutes after the Shakur shooting and that Mr. Davis may have been coerced into creating the story he has often repeated in interviews and books,” says Director/Producer Richard “RJ” Bond, who also directed the “Tupac Assassination” series and authored the book “Tupac:187”.

“The Davis Narrative, as inconsistent and contradictory as it has been, seems to indicate that Davis participated in the killing motivated at least in part by some scheme involving a longstanding ‘bounty’ put out by Diddy. Not only has Davis recently disowned his previous statements, but there is now a real disconnect between the alleged ‘Diddy’ bounty and the ‘Revenge Narrative’ put out for almost 30 years to the Nevada Grand Jury- alleging Orlando Anderson and Davis participated in a shooting compelled as revenge for an altercation earlier that evening.”

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” Bond concludes. “And it’s critical that Clark County prosecutors taint the prospective jury pool with a phantom association between Diddy and Tupac so that when the jury pool hears the prosecution repeat Davis’s “Diddy fairy tale,” they will have already thought, ‘Oh yeah, that was in the news not long ago.’ But if Davis is lying and he’s the only eyewitness to the shooting besides Suge Knight still alive, then there’s nothing to tie Davis to Diddy.

“But now it’s getting out of hand, and it’s ended up in my backyard, so I need to speak to it.”

Tupac Cover Up is streaming on XUMO PLAY.

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J. Balvin Sets ‘A Great Day With J. Balvin’ To Premiere at Peacock During Hispanic Heritage Month

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Hispanic Heritage Month is rocking on. This time, J. Balvin is the focus of a new docuseries titled A Great Day with J. Balvin, set to premiere on Peacock on October 17. The series offers fans an inside look at the life of the Colombian reggaeton star, taking viewers on adventures alongside Balvin and some well-known friends, while also sharing valuable life lessons he’s picked up along the way.

If familiar with Balvin, he’s referred to as the “Prince of Reggaeton,” and rose to global fame during the 2010s with hits like “Mi Gente,” “Ay Vamos,” and “Ginza.” As one of the top-selling Latin artists, Balvin has sold over 35 million records worldwide and earned numerous accolades, including 11 Billboard Latin Music Awards, 6 Latin Grammy Awards, and 5 MTV Video Music Awards.

Here’s the show’s description. It reveals that A Great Day With J. Balvin will follow the artist on a personal quest to “uncover the secrets of a truly fulfilling life.” He is joined by celebrity friends as they go on “unexpected and transformative adventures,” with the aim of discovering practices that help foster inner peace and resilience.

When it comes to a longer synopsis it adds, “Together, they embark on an adventure, exploring dynamic, unexpected, and transformative practices that serve as anchors in cultivating inner peace and resilience. Prepare to be entertained, moved, and enlightened by never-before-heard stories and insights that will leave you inspired and uplifted.”

What’s more, J. Balvin not only stars in the series but also serves as an executive producer. The six-episode docuseries features appearances from NBA player Jimmy Butler and fellow musicians Saweetie, Demi Lovato, and Anitta. Actor Xolo Maridueña and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham also make guest appearances in the show.

Produced by Exile Production and NBC News Studios, all six episodes of A Great Day With J. Balvin will be available for streaming on Peacock starting October 17.

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Thousands of Trump Supporters Left Stranded In Desert After Rally in Coachella

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters found themselves stranded in the California desert after attending a rally in Coachella Valley this past weekend. The rally, which drew thousands of passionate Trump followers, took place at an outdoor venue where temperatures soared above 100 degrees. Despite the scorching heat, attendees braved the elements to hear the former president speak, but the aftermath left many facing unexpected challenges.

Transportation logistics fell apart as rally-goers struggled to leave the event, miles away from their parked cars. Shuttle buses, which had been promised to transport supporters to and from the venue, abruptly stopped running, leaving large crowds waiting in vain for rides. According to the Times of San Diego, many were left stranded for hours under the desert sun with limited access to water or shelter. Some attendees even reportedly collapsed due to the intense heat during the rally.

Videos shared on social media showed chaotic scenes as supporters waited in long lines, hoping for transportation. One video captured a bus driver shouting that it was the last bus, while passengers shouted back in disbelief, “No more buses, they just got notice.” Other videos described the situation as “chaos,” with some attendees facing a two-hour walk through the desert to reach the parking lot.

This isn’t the first time attendees at Trump rallies have faced logistical nightmares. In 2020, after a rally in Omaha, Nebraska, rally-goers were similarly stranded in freezing temperatures when transportation broke down.

On social media, attendees expressed their frustration and confusion. One rally-goer, in a since-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), shared that there were reportedly 60 buses employed for the event, but that California Highway Patrol (CHP) had informed drivers to stop picking up attendees. Many are left questioning the event’s poor organization and lack of preparedness for the large crowds.

For those left stranded in Coachella’s brutal heat, the rally ended not with cheers, but with hours of uncertainty in the desert.

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— Alan! (o2bnobx on Threads) (@o2bnobx) October 13, 2024

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[WATCH] 2Pac’s Brother Mopreme Shakur Says He’s Not Sure Of Diddy’s Involvement In Rapper’s Death

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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In an exclusive interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Tupac Shakur’s stepbrother Mopreme says that Diddy’s claim that he was not involved in the rap legend’s death might not be 100% true.

On Friday, Piers asked the elder Shakur about the theory of Diddy’s involvement in his brother’s back in 1996, mentioning that Diddy actually called Mopreme back in 2008 and denied any involvement in his little brother’s death.

Mopreme says that he still isn’t convinced that Diddy is completely in the clear when it comes to ‘Pac’s death, saying he told Diddy back in the day the truth of who did it still has not come out, so they needed to wait and see.

In the murder trial of Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who is currently on trial for Tupac’s murder, alleged Diddy implied he’d pay someone to kill 2Pac in an attempt to get a judge to deny Keefe D bail. Davis’ claims came up in court during his trial, prompting the Shakur family to hire Alex Spiro and Christopher Clore to look into the allegations.

Law enforcement says that Diddy has never been a suspect in the case.

TheSource.com will update this story as more details develop.

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