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Roscoe’s Location of PnB Rock’s Fatal Robbery Is Open One Day Later

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The restaurant where slain rapper PnB Rock, real name Rakim Allen, was murdered on Monday is open for business again.  According to reports the 30-year-old “Selfish” artist was dining with his girlfriend at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in South L.A, when he was shot and robbed of his jewelry.  

The restaurant opened yesterday, with staff saying they had cleaned the interior.  Roscoe’s was practically empty on Tuesday, as a gruesome video showing the Philly native fighting for his life and  bleeding out on the floor circulated social media.

TMZ reported employees who were working during the shooting were given the day off. Some have called the decision to open the restaurant so soon disrespectful while others have questioned the thoroughness of the cleaning.  

Rock’s girlfriend and child’s mother, Steph Sibounheuang posted their location on her IG stories that has led to much speculation of the cause of his attack. While PnB Rock was seen flashing his jewelry on his Insta story earlier that same day. 

According to the LA Times, Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore revealed the Instagram post with geo tagging to Roscoe’s may have led to his killing.

Moore said the fatal attack “occurred soon after the rapper was tagged online as being at the restaurant,” and police are investigating whether that is what prompted the robbery. Police are still working to identify the suspect.

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New $100K Reward Offered For Info That Leads To Arrest, Conviction Of Tupac Killer

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Tupac Shakur was killed when he was  just 25 years old. Now two Las Vegas-based podcasts are offering a substantial reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who killed the iconic rapper 26 years ago.  

Tupac Shakur is regarded as one of the most symbolic and influential rappers of all time.  2Pac ranks among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.

The Problem Solver Show and the Action Junkeez Podcast are teaming up to find the person who gunned down the “All Eyez On Me” rapper in 1996 on the Las Vegas strip. 

READ MORE: Photographer Sues Nas Over Tupac Photo Used On Instagram

 The reward is $100,000. Tupac died September 13, 1996, six days after he was hit by four bullets in a drive-by shooting at an intersection while leaving a Mike Tyson fight at the MGM Grand Plaza. 

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact The Problem Solver Show at 702-999-1111. There is also an anonymous hotline: 1-833-TIPSCASH (847-7227).

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Cardi B Returns To Bronx Middle School Donates $100K for Arts Program

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Cardi B returned to her old middle school in the Bronx on Tuesday to cheers from students. The Grammy award-winning raptress talked to her alma mater about her experience in the public school system and the importance of an education. 

While visiting I.S. 232 in the Bronx the “Up” creator also announced a donation of $100,000. 

The money will go towards implementing activities like dance programs, tutoring, music and more. 

After surprising the students and faculty, Cardi B answered questions and took photos with the excited middle schoolers.

The school, which has more than 300 students, said “We are thrilled to welcome Cardi B back home to I.S. 232 in the Bronx, and we are so grateful for her generous contribution to her alma mater.” 

“Cardi B’s commitment of $100,000 for the arts will help the school’s kids soar to their highest heights. Thank you, Cardi,” continued, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Tupac Shakur Died After Being Gunned Down On Las Vegas Strip 26 Years Ago

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Cultural icon Tupac Shakur was then taken to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada hospital after being shot several times in a drive-by on a Las Vegas strip on September 7, 1996, and was under a medically induced coma for six days before dying from internal bleeding on September 13, 1996.

After several failed attempts by doctors to revive 2Pac, his mother Afeni Shakur requested for his life support machine to be turned off. What were the events that transpired the days before the September 7th shooting that caused his early demise and why has the mystery of his death never been solved? These are the questions that remain 19 years later. Chris Carroll, a retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sergeant, told Vegas Seven Magazine in an interview last year that we may never know;

“Shakur’s murder is still considered an unsolved homicide and an unsolved homicide case is technically never closed. But nothing more is ever going to happen with it.”

After all the documentaries that have been put out pertaining to Pac’s death, most fans attempt to put the clues together and create their own hypothesis yet without hard evidence it’s still just an educated guess as to what really happened the night of September 7, 1996.

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The only real evidence police have are the witness accounts from Outlaw member E.D.I Mean, who claimed to have seen all four men in the vehicle and Yaki Kadafi, who was involved in a scuffle with officers two days following the shooting after they pulled over a driver he was with and he protested. Officers did not try to locate Kadafi, who was later gunned down in Irving, NJ two months after the shooting.

Compton investigators assembled mug shots of several gang members, which included Orlando Anderson, the Crip that Tupac attacked in the MGM Grand lobby hours before the shooting. Anderson is the suspect said to have fired the fatal shots that killed Pac. Las Vegas police later discounted Anderson as a suspect and interviewed him only once. He was later killed in an unrelated gang shooting.

‘Pac’s killer has yet to be found or even suspected, but the fight to bring his killer(s) to justice is continual and highly publicized, which will hopefully bring the truth about his untimely death to light.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Notorious B.I.G.’s Debut LP ‘Ready To Die’ Dropped 28 Years Ago

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On September 13, 1994, Notorious B.I.G., alongside producers Easy Mo Bee, DJ Premier, Poke of the Trackmasters, and none other than “Puffy” (as Diddy was called then) as the executive producer, released the Hip Hop masterpiece known as Ready To Die.

As Big’s debut album, this highly anticipated release shows the lyrical prowess of the Bed-Stuy big man, and besides Method Man’s assistance on the epic “The What?” track, Mr. Wallace made it happen all by himself. Other than Nas’ Illmatic, no other solo emcee accomplished that feat during that era on the East Coast. Recognized as “The King Of New York” and as seen on a vintage 1995 Source Magazine cover, Big’s legacy was etched in stone with this LP.

Timeless classics from that four and a half mic-er include the DJ Premier produced “Unbelievable,” the back and forth storytelling adventures of “Warning” and “Gimme The Loot,” and the eerie title track itself were just a few of the highlights of this legendary project. That’s not to forget the mainstream success of singles such as “One More Chance,” the Brooklynplayalistic sound of “Big Poppa,” and of course the hood inspirational, Mtume-based “Juicy.”

We only had the chance to get one more album(prophetically named Life After Death) out of one of the game’s greatest lyricists before he was prematurely killed in Los Angeles in 1997. Still, this album will always remind us that B.I.G. was “Ready to Die” because his talent was and will always be larger than life.

Salute to Big (RIP), Premier, Easy, Poke, Lord Finesse, Diddy, Lil’ Kim, and the entire Wallace family for this classic masterpiece!

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Kodak Black, Nicki Minaj And Cardi B Trend After Speaking On PNB Rock’s Passing

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Last night, rapper Kodak Black took to his Instagram stories to react to PNB Rock’s passing. The Philadelphia rapper passed after being shot in Los Angeles during a robbery. Many have added that he was murdered after his girlfriend posted their location on Instagram.

Kodak posted a photo of his view from a plane and wrote over it, saying, “Big jets. Only jets anyways. Mannn I been low all day due to a headache I had earlier so I’m just getting to the news RF.”

He continued, “Ion usually speak on deaths! Go to funerals or nun kuz life goes on, but, SMH. PnB was my boy, I was jus OTP wit em last night! We be talkin bout him comin back out & poppin his shit again in this rap shit.”

“That hoe might as well kill herself,” he concluded.

Black added mentioning the photo has been circulating on social media, which Rock’s girlfriend posted on her personal Instagram account showing her food and the location of where they were.

The Los Angeles Times has reported that Rock was targeted for his jewelry.

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Each have also offered their outtakes on Rock’s passing.

“After Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts,” Minaj began in a Tweet, referencing how Pop’s address had been posted on social media before his death. “To show waffles & some fried chicken????! He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick. Jesus.”

After receiving backlash for her take, Minaj tweeted “The ppl around these rappers gain so much. It’s time to start really reminding them over & over!!! At least TRY to put your foot down if you CARE! Tell them!!! You’re not loved like you think you are!!! You’re prey!!!! In a world full of predators!!!! What’s not clicking???!!!”

In another tweet, she highlighted how being a mother influenced her decision to speak out on the situation. “Ima say what I want. As a RAPPER & as a MOTHER. I know 1st hand how these guys feel coming from the streets then being able to provide for their moms. My heart is hurting for the MOTHERS OF THESE KIDS that tried to make something better of their lives!!! LETS EDUCATE ASAP!!!

Cardi B had a different response to the details around Rock’s situation, discouraging people to place any blame for his death on his girlfriend. “I highly doubt n****s was looking at PMB’s babymom IG. He was in a bad location and people stay outside plotting. It’s very irresponsible and inconsiderate to blame her for something so tragic. We should be sending nothing but love to her and his family at this time.”

After Rock’s death, DJ Akademiks posted footage from an unreleased interview he did with the rapper a week-and-a-half ago. The video showed Rock revealing a time during the pandemic that he felt he had been targeted in a near-robbery attempt. 
Watch the video below.

Rest in power PNb Rock our condolences to your family and loved ones.

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[WATCH] Ray J Comes For The Kardashians Following Kim K’s Assault Claim

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Recently, Ray J jumped on Instagram with claims that Kris Jenner drew up the contract for him and Kim Kardashian’s infamous sex tape and now the singer/actor is threatening to sue Kim Kardashian for defamation due to her claims that he once sexually assaulted her.

Ray J speaks on Kardashian’s claims that put a dildo inside of her while she was asleep. He says those accusations are totally false and says that he might file.a defamation suit against the reality show star.

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R. Kelly Trial Closing Arguments Set for Today

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Closing arguments are scheduled Monday for R. Kelly and two co-defendants in the R&B singer’s trial on federal charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex, with jury deliberations to follow.

This trial has showcased heart wrenching testimonies, revealing payoffs and unthinkable decisions from all parties involved.

Minutes before the defense rested late Friday, Kelly co-defendant and ex-business manager Derrell McDavid ended three days on the stand. He testified for nearly two days that he had believed Kelly when he denied abusing minors — then said he started having doubts about Kelly’s believability during the trial that started last month.

Kelly and McDavid are charged with fixing Kelly’s 2008 state child pornography trial, which Kelly was acquitted, by threatening witnesses and concealing video evidence. Both also face child pornography charges. A third co-defendant, Kelly associate Milton Brown, is accused of receiving child pornography.

Prosecutors normally get a chance to call witnesses in a rebuttal of the defense case. But when they told Judge Harry Leinenweber that they needed time to prepare, he said there would be no rebuttal and the case would go straight to closing arguments Monday morning.

McDavid was the only one of the three defendants to testify on his own behalf.
Stay tuned for updates!

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[WATCH] Hillary And Chelsea Clinton Talks About “W.A.P.” With Megan Thee Stallion

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On her recently debuted AppleTV-powered Gutsy, former First Lady Hillary Clinton had rap Megan Thee Stallion on the show, with the two discussing how Mrs. Clinton came to know anything about the Houston native’s music.

Clinton admitted that it was her daughter Chelsea who exposed her to Megan’s catalog, but it was her “W.A.P.” collab with Cardi B. that really got her attention. Megan delved into the concept behind the song , saying that she wanted to match the male sexual bravado in the song that has been dominant in Hip Hop.

Chelsea Clinton can be heard saying, “It’s great to see women be so kind of fierce.”

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Today In Hip Hop History: MC Lyte Dropped Her Sophomore ‘Eyes On This’ LP 33 Years Ago

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On this date in 1989, Brooklyn rapper Lana Moorer aka MC Lyte dropped her second full-length studio LP Eyes On This.

Released on her family’s First Priority imprint through the parent company Atlantic and produced by her brothers Audio Two, King of Chill, and Nat Robinson, Eyes On This was Lyte’s introduction into stardom, with the NYC skyline(including WTC) and two ’89 Porsche Carreras on the album’s cover as proof.

Some of the album’s standout tracks include “Cappucino,” “Cha Cha Cha,” and “Shut The Eff Up(Hoe)!,” which was the second installment in her battle with female rap phenom Antoinette.

The 13 track album made it to #86 on the Billboard 200 and is still recognized as a classic by real Hip Hop aficionados around the globe. Salute to Lyte, Milk, Giz, and the King of Chill for giving the people this dope album!

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