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Brooklyn Bishop Robbed By Gunmen During Livestream Sunday Service

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Police are hunting for suspects after a Brooklyn bishop was robbed by masked gunmen during a Sunday service that was being live streamed.

The shameless gunman burst into the Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries in Canarsie, Sunday morning while Bishop Lamor Whitehead was in mid sermon.

A video released online shows three armed men in dark clothes and hoods interrupt the service as Whitehead is seen lying face down on the pulpit.

The Bishop says the men targeted him and his wife, taking “hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.”

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Allegedly the thieves knew Bishop Whitehead was wearing high value items consisting of, gold chains, cross pendants, sleeve cuffs and a large rings.

They were able to steal approximately $400,000 worth of jewels from the Bishop, his wife and some church goers.

Whitehead most recently ran for Brooklyn Borough President and lost to Antonio Reynoso. He also made news in May trying to negotiate the surrender of an accused subway shooter but authorities separately captured the suspect.

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Kim Kardashian Tweets #FreeGunna In Support of His Release From Jail

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Kim Kardashian is taking to the internet to declare that she wants Gunna released from jail amid his pending Rico charges.  The 29-year-old YSL rapper was arrested in May on charges of racketeering, drug possession with intent to distribute as well as receiving stolen property.  

Gunna, born Sergio Kitchens, pled not guilty to the charges but was denied bond and is set to remain in a Georgia jail until January 2023, when he’ll face trial.  

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The Skims owner is now voicing her support for Gunna, tweeting “#FreeGunna” and emojis that reference his most popular song, Pushin P.  

Kim Kardashian has made a reputation for herself in the past few years, helping to secure the release of a number of inmates. The soon to be a lawyer, visited former President Donald Trump on behalf of small-time drug-trafficker, Alice Marie Johnson, and he pardoned her life sentence a week later. 

The state’s prosecution has argued that Gunna plays a leadership role in the YSL crime family and that he will be able to intimidate witnesses if he is let out on bond. Along with Young Thug, Gunna is facing a 56-count indictment.

Gunna maintains that the allegations are false and he is innocent. His attorney’s claim, “The indictment falsely portrays his music as part of a criminal conspiracy.”

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ICYMI: Spotify LIVE! To Host at Rolling Loud Miami 2022, Full Schedule

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For the first time, Spotify will be bringing live audio content from festival grounds to fans’ homes at Rolling Loud Miami. From Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24, Spotify will be backstage in the Rolling Loud Artist Village hosting live and exclusive interviews with artists performing at the festival all weekend.Hip-Hop fans can expect an immersive experience unlike any other RL live stream before.

Catch conversations with Brian “B.Dot” Miller, of Spotify’s live’s audio show New Joints Live, and TV host and personality Amanda Booz. Also live on the Miami festival grounds, Spotify Creative Director/Head of Urban Music, Carl Chery and Spotify talent, Cole Cuchna along with the controversial  DJ Akademiks will also be handpicking artists for live interviews.

READ MORE: Rolling Loud Co-Founder Retracts Statements About Travis Scott

Listen live on Spotify or Spotify Live for more. Interviews and live streamed performances will be available on Spotify (mobile only) and Spotify Live (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3). Check out the schedule below and keep in mind dealing with some artists it is subject to change.

Friday, July 22

4:15pm               Weekend Kick-Off

4:30pm               Artist Interview – Saweetie (w/ Carl Chery)

4:45pm               Artist Interview – Fivio Foreign (w/ Cole Cuchna)

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Kash Doll

5:45pm               Performance Live Stream – Fivio Foreign

7:55pm               Performance Live Steam – Bia 

9:15pm               Performance Live Stream – A$AP Ferg

9:30pm               Artist Interview – Lil Durk

Saturday, July 23

3:45pm               Day 2 Kick-Off / Day 1 Recap

4:00pm               Artist Interview – Baby Tate

4:25pm               Artist Interview – Duke Deuce

4:35pm               Artist Interview – WhiteRoseMoxie

4:45pm               Artist Interview – Saucy Santana

5:00pm               Artist Interview – Strick

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Dreezy

6:10pm               Live Performance Stream – Saucy Santana

6:15pm               Artist Interview – Toosii

6:20pm               Artist Interview – City Girls         

6:30pm               Artist Interview – Doe Boy

7:10pm               Artist Interview – Ace Hood

7:30pm               Artist Interview – Nardo Wick

7:50pm               Performance Live Stream – Nardo Wick

9:00pm               Artist Interview – Soulja Boy

9:50pm               Performance Live Stream – Latto

Sunday, July 24

4:15pm               Day 3 Kick-Off / Day 2 Recap

4:30pm               Artist Interview – Kali

5:15pm               Artist Interview – Flo Milli

6:30pm               Artist Interview – EST Gee (w/ DJ Akademiks)

7:10pm               Performance Live Stream – Baby Keem

7:30pm               Artist Interview – Kodak Black

8:00pm               Artist Interview – Curren$y

8:30pm               Artist Interview – Moneybagg Yo

8:45pm               Artist Interview – Young Nudy

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ICYMI: Trina’s 17-Year-Old Niece “Baby Suga” Fatally Shot In NW Miami

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The Miami Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of Trina’s 17-year-old niece, fondly known as Baby Suga. The rapper’s family confirmed the devastating news with TMZ, and reports the young girl was “in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

Law enforcement and medical examiners responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday (July 20) on Northwest 13th Avenue near 62nd Street in Liberty City. 

According to reports Baby Suga, born Toni Chester, is not from the area, and authorities are trying to determine if the shooting was an accident or targeted. They believe she was just visiting and was at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Authorities are reportedly shifting their focus to a black Mercedes SUV about a mile north of the crime scene. Two other people were wounded and transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Their condition is unknown. The investigation is still underway.

Our deepest condolences are with Trina and her family. 

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ICYMI: Snoop Dogg, Benny Blanco and BTS Collab Gets A Release Date

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A Snoop Dogg, Benny Blanco and BTS collaboration is getting a release date.  Benny Blanco, Snoop and the K-Pop stars posted announcements to their Twitter accounts Wednesday. 

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Back in March, the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper shared details about the BTS collaboration. “The BTS experience you keep talking about. I’m going to let them tell you about it. It’s official like a referee with a whistle. I love that entertainment world. It’s good music. It’s a vibe. I make good music. They make good music. And we ended up doing this. This is what it’s always about, bringing our worlds together,” Snoop revealed.

 “Bad Decision” is the first single off Blanco’s upcoming third album and features the legendary west coast rapper alongside BTS vocalists Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.  The song is scheduled to drop August 5. 

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ICYMI: Court Date Postponed For Young Dolph Murder Suspect’s Trial

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A court date has been postponed for one of the men accused of murdering Young Dolph, born Adolph Thorton Jr., on Nov. 17, 2021 in Memphis.

32-year-old Cornelius Smith was expected in court last Monday, but will now appear on July 29.  Smith will appear with his co-defendant, Justin Johnson who’s also accused in the shooting death of the “100 Shots” rapper last year.

READ MORE: Young Dolph’s Autopsy Report Reveals 22 Gunshot Wounds

Smith has been charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm, employment of a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony, and theft of property over ten-thousand dollars. He’s also been charged with the attempted murder of Young Dolph’s brother, who was present at the time of the fatal shooting.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Main Source Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Breaking Atoms’ 31 Years Ago

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On this date in Hip Hop history, Main Source, which included DJs Sir Scratch, K-Cut, and rhyming extraordinaire and production master Large Professor, dropped their debut album Breaking Atoms in 1991 on Wild Pitch Records. It was also the final album of the original trio with the two Toronto DJs and the Corona. Queens emcee.

Breaking Atoms was also the first project where then Queensbridge Projects lyrical prodigy Nasir Jones aka Nas, who appeared on the ever-classic “Live At The BBQ”. Other classic cuts from that album include the break-up story “Looking At The Front Door”, the never-ending issue of police brutality on “Just A Friendly Game Of Baseball” and the visually-driven “Just Hangin’ Out”. Originally given a four and a half mic rating, Breaking Atoms received the coveted Five Mics in The Source Magazine‘s commemorative 150th issue.

Salute to Extra P, Pete Rock, K-Cut and Sir Scratch for making this album an undisputed Hip Hop classic!

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Beyoncé Taps Collaborators Jay-Z, Mike Dean, The-Dream and More on “Renaissance” LP Out July 29

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Beyoncé shares the tracklist with song collaborators from her forthcoming project Renaissance. The album’s first single, “Break My Soul,” debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Currently sitting at at #1 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for the third week. According to Chart Data, it’s the longest running #1 released in 2022.

On Renaissance the queen tapped veteran hitmakers Mike Dean, The-Dream, her hubby Jay-Z and more for her seventh studio album, which is set to drop July 29. 

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The 28-time Grammy Award winner confirmed features from Tems and the legendary Grace Jones on “Move” that sent the internet into a frenzy. While Bey tapped Dancehall artist, BEAM on “Energy” for a total of 3 features. She also unveiled an alternate vinyl cover for Renaissance and has a pre-order link available on apple music.  

Other notable collaborators the BeyHive can expect are Drake, Raphael Saadiq, Sabrina Claudio, and Pharrell Williams. 

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Redman Drops “So Cool” Video Off Long Awaited ‘Muddy Waters 2’ Project

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Releasing his first visual “So Cool” off of his highly anticipated album Muddy Waters 2, Hip Hop legend Redman is offering music lovers a sneak peak to his forthcoming project which is slated to drop later this year.

The Grammy Award-nominated rapper, actor and producer is back to showcase his raw rhymes and playfulness while further solidifying his musical legacy.

“So Cool” is produced by longtime collaborator and fellow Def Squad member, Grammy Award-winning producer Eric Sermon. 

READ MORE: [WATCH] Redman Follows “80 Barz” Track And Verzuz Battle with Official Video

Redman prepares his comeback and the release of his 9th studio album via Riveting Music.

Fans of  his 1996 Muddy Waters will be reminiscing on the 90’s while catching panoramic views of “America’s Playground,” Atlantic City in the Azzie Scott directed monster truck themed video. 

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“Griner Shouldn’t Be Political Pawn” WNBA Players Exec Director Terri Jackson To Biden Admin

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Monday night, Women’s National Basketball Players Association Executive Director, Terri Jackson was interviewed on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Jackson spoke to Trevor about Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for five months. 

The Phoenix Mercury star entered a guilty plea over a week ago while saying she “didn’t want to break the law.”  The guilty plea aids as a pre-condition for consideration of a negotiated release and possible prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S.

READ MORE: WNBA Star Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty To Moscow Drug Charges

 Griner is facing up to 10 years in prison on the charge of large-scale transportation of drugs. Less than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, which can be overturned.

Jakson explains why the WNBA was told not to respond or comment publicly when Griner was first detained. She also shared comments that many people feel Griner is being used as a political pawn. Griner “should not be a political pawn,” Jackson continued. “We are BG,” calling on the Biden administration, what comes next and much more in the clip below.

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