Mexico’s El Poeta Walks Away With Win At Spanish Rap Battle “Red Bull Batalla” Qualifier In Dallas

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Even through the extreme heat, Red Bull Batalla, the world’s largest Spanish speaking rap battle, took Texas by storm this past weekend. With over 1,100 loyal fans RSVPing for the event’s first-ever freestyle rap battle in the Lone Star State. the main floor of Club Vivo in Downtown Dallas was packed with a capacity crowd of 400 plus by the time Omar Cadena aka Fluffy and DJ Lobo (of the Urban Rapstars crew) kicked off the festivities. A nervous energy filled the room as people from across the region anxiously awaited in anticipation for the qualifying battles. 

After an evening full of high intensity and enthusiasm, the big winner of the night was Red Bull Batalla veteran El Poeta, who was also a finalist in the 2021 National Final. “I feel extremely happy and fortunate that I was able to transcend some of my own expectations on the big stage,” said El Poeta. “For over a decade, I’ve chased the sensation of victory and validation that I’m currently feeling, and honestly, I hope everyone who competed eventually gets to experience this as well.” 

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The talented final four heading to this year’s National Final are El Poeta, PailotAdonys, and Link One.

Batalla, sponsored by energy drink giant Red Bull, is by far the most competitive Spanish rap battle in the world, described by competitors as the “NBA” of Spanish battle rap.The City of Angels is the next stop for qualifiers before the world finals!

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Chicago Rapper King Lil Jay Arrested on Gun Charge After Prison Release For Murder

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Just months after Chicago rap mainstay King Lil Jay was released from prison after being convicted of murder years prior. Now, according to a report from SayCheeseTV, King Lil Jay is back in jail on firearm charges.

Lil Jay, whose real name is Mario Austin, was arrested in 2015, held on a $400K bond and charged with irresponsible firearm discharge. For that charge he was sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2019.

Austin was previously on parole, which means that he will remain behind bars until his bond hearing.

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[WATCH] Fans Shocked As Loni Love Shades ‘The Real’

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Former The Real co-host Loni Love shades her former bosses for never acknowledging her birthday.

The “Soul Plane” actress turned 51 on July 14, and her new co-host of “E! Daily Pop,” Justin Sylvester, and the day’s guest co-host, “Full House” actress Jodie Sweeten, surprised her with a trombone-and-trumpet “Happy Birthday” performance by The Potash Twins, as well as a sweet birthday message from former co-host Tamera Mowery.

I was on a show for 8 seasons and never got a birthday surprise .. I am humbled for this. Thank you to my @ENews fam

Loni Love fired back at a fan after the reality TV host claimed her former hosting job The Real never gave her a solo birthday surprise celebration.

Although Love showed appreciation for the sweet gesture from E!, fans couldn’t help but point out her shade directed at the Daytime Emmy-winning talk show. 

One fan in particular uploaded a throwback clip from 2016 underneath Love’s tweet that showed Love being given a surprise birthday celebration with her July birthday twin Tamera. However Love stated the clip only validated her point. 

She responded, “Like I said, eight seasons boo.. Never got one, that was a combo.. Oop.”

TheShadeRoom reposted Loni’s message onto their Instagram page, and fans didn’t understand the reasoning behind the dig. 

“There was no need for the shade, seeming a little bitter.”

“Sooo why didn’t you say anything for 8 seasons?”

“So she also had an issue with the show but stood 10 toes down defending them when other people spoke out about the show?” 

Do you think Loni Love has a point?

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Airport Assault Case Against Ex-NFL Player Brendan Langley Dismissed

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Two months ago, a video of former Denver Broncos cornerback Brendan Langley went viral after he punched an United Airlines employee.

Brendan, who signed with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League in February, was  arrested for striking the employee. Now, the case against Langley has been dismissed. 

Langley’s attorney, Halim Dhanidina, told TMZ that authorities determined Langley “used force that was reasonably necessary” during the confrontation that was caught on video in May at Newark Liberty International Airport.

“We are grateful for the Court’s decision which puts an end to this ordeal that began nearly two months ago when Mr. Langley was assaulted then wrongfully arrested and charged for exercising his rights under the law,” said Dhanidina.It was previously reported that the fight supposedly started after Langley was seen using a wheelchair to haul his luggage through the airport instead of utilizing a luggage cart. Though Langley wasn’t punished legally, his football career maybe be in jeopardy. Langley’s CFL team,The Calgary Stampeders, suspended Langley indefinitely after criminal charges were filed. At the time, Stampeders President and General Manager John Hufnagel stated, “The Stampeders take matters such as these very seriously.”There’s no word yet if the Stampeders have any plans to reinstate Langley. The United employee, who left the altercation bloodied, was fired, according to TMZ.

Langley was a third-round pick of the Denver Broncos in 2017 out of Lamar. He played only 16 games in two seasons and was transitioning from cornerback to receiver in 2019 when the team released him. He also spent time on the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.

Despite his many accolades this incident indeed left a smear on Langley’s legacy.

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LA County Attorneys Accuse Man Who Lost His Family In Crash Of ‘Trying To Ride Vanessa Bryant’s Coattails’

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A grieve-struck widow who lost his wife and daughter in the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant was told to stop riding Vanessa Bryant’s “coattails”.

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Eight others were killed in the January 26, 2020 crash, including Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, and Christopher Chester’s wife Sarah Chester, 45, and daughter, 13-year-old Payton.

Kobe’s widow Vanessa Bryant and Chester both sued L.A. County after sheriff’s deputies shared graphic photos from the crash site in text messages. The lawsuit alleged one sheriff’s deputy showed crash scene photos on his smartphone to a bartender at the Baja California Bar and Grill on Jan. 28, 2020.

Attorneys for L.A. County argue that while Vanessa can prove the photos of Bryant’s charred body were shared in text messages among the officers, Chester can’t prove that photos of his wife and child were among the images.

The county’s attorneys filed a motion with the U.S. District Court in California asking U.S. District Judge John F. Walter and Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick to separate Bryant and Chester’s lawsuit into two separate lawsuits.

“Chester cannot point to any evidence of photos depicting his loved ones,” the county argued.

“Given Kobe Bryant’s worldwide recognition, Bryant’s case is distinct. Chester should not be permitted to ride Bryant’s coattails and benefit from critical evidence that only pertains to Bryant.”

“Chester has shown his propensity to do this in nearly every pretrial filing and again at the July 8 pretrial conference.”

L.A. County deposed 40 witnesses who could not identify Chester’s family members in the grisly photos.

The county said Chester will “unfairly reap the benefits of the significant impact Bryant and her celebrity witnesses will have on this case.”

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Ricky Martin Accused Of Incest With His Nephew, Faces Up To 50 Yrs In Prison

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According to a confirmed report from Yahoo! News, Latin pop icon Ricky Marin has been accused of having an incestuous relationship with his 21-year-old nephew and the Grammy Award winner could very possibly spend the rest of his life behind bars.

In Puerto Rico, the laws on incest are very strict and with the intimate relationship with his nephew lasting up to seven months and eventually turning physically violent, the 50-year-old singer is looking at a possible life ending prison sentence.

Martin took to Twtter to deny the accusations, saying, “The protection order entered against me is based on completely false allegations, so I will respond through the judicial process with the facts and the dignity that characterize me because it is an ongoing legal matter, I cannot make detailed statements at this time. I am grateful for the countless messages of solidarity, and I receive them with all my heart.”

His attorney remind the public that he has not been charged or convicted of any crime and they intend on keeping it that way.

“We are confident that when the true facts come to light in this matter, our client Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated,” Martin’s lawyers said.

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Kodak Black Arrested In Florida On Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

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According to a recent report from TMZ, Kodak Black was arrested possession of a controlled substance without prescription and trafficking in oxycodone after police found over 30 Oxycodone pills in his car during a traffic stop.

Police in Fort Lauderdale peeped that the tint on Kodak’s Dodge Durango was darker than legally permitted, which led to a traffic stop. The police claimed that they smelled a strong oder of marijuana, prompting a search of the car. Ft. Lauderdale cops allege that they found 31 Oxycodone pills and $74,960 in cash during the search. Kodak, whose real name is Dieuson Octave, was arrested and taken to Broward County Jail.

According to TMZ, Kodak’s plates and driver’s license were suspended when he was pulled over.

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ICYMI: Kevin Gates Admits To Sleeping with a Relative Even After Finding Out They’re Blood

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Kevin Gates confirmed again he likes to keep it in the fam. He recently admitted for the second time to sleeping with his cousin and continuing to do so even after finding out they’re related.

In an interview with Yung Mami for the Caresha Please podcast, Miami asks him straight up if it was true. The “Twerk” rapper questioned, “Did you really f**k your cousin?”

The 36-year-old Baton Rouge native responded by saying his grandmother told him that this woman was his cousin but he didn’t care and continued to date her for three years. Gates explained, “She pulled me to the side and said, ‘baby, that’s your cousin.’ I ain’t ’bout to stop!”

He said they had a good thing going and why mess it up. Gates initially revealed his unconventional relationship back in 2015.

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ICYMI: The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show Nominated For 5 Emmys

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The 2022 Emmy Awards nominations arrived recognizing Hip Hop’s greatest talents. Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent starred in Pepsi’s Super Bowl LVI halftime extravaganza performance that has received 5 nods.

“Dre is the one who called us all to be part of this moment and it’s an honor because we love and respect him so much,” The Queen of R and B gushed with USA Today on the plans of their halftime show. “You get that call and you’re like, ‘What do you want me to do and I’m there.’ And if he gives you two or three minutes of Super Bowl time … wow.”

MJB added, “I appreciate the offer and I’ve earned the right to be anywhere that amazing. I’m going to be a team player and let them know, thank you for recognizing my talent.”

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They’ll be competing in the Emmy categories of Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Series or Special category, Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special, Outstanding Variety Special (Live), Outstanding Music Direction, and Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special.

Along with Dr. Dre, Kanye West also earned his first time nomination for his 3-part documentary ieen-yuhs, which he worked on as an executive producer. jeen-yuhs is “an intimate and revealing portrait of Kanye West’s experience, showcasing both his formative days trying to break through and his life today as a global brand and artist.”

Rapper and Actor Donald Glover was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Atlanta.

The Emmys are set to air on ABC on September 12 at 8 p.m. ET.

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SOURCE LATINO: PETA Crowns Anitta and Lenny Kravitz Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities of 2022

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PETA named the Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities of 2022, and this year’s winners are Latin singer Anitta and  Lenny Kravitz

Brazilian superstar Anitta, who went vegan after watching the documentary Cowspiracy, is so committed to promoting plant-powered meals that when she’s not headlining at Coachella, she’s the face of an international vegan meat brand based in her home country. 

As she says, “Who has tasted plant meat? It’s like me: innovative, super hot, and good for the environment!”

“With more than 65 million followers between them, Kravitz and Anitta are global superstars who are inspiring countless people to go their way and let love rule by keeping animals off their plates,” says PETA Senior Vice President of Communications Lisa Lange. 

Kravitz, who maintains lush gardens full of healthy fruits and vegetables at his homes in Brazil and the Bahamas, credits vegan eating with helping him maintain his rock-star physique—as the “Fly Away” singer puts it, going vegan is “the right thing for yourself and for the planet and animals.”

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PETA’s Most Beautiful Vegans of 2022 are showing the world what it means to thrive on planet-protecting, plant-powered meals.”

Previous winners of the annual contest include Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Jhené Aiko, Anderson .Paak, and Leona Lewis.

 Everyone who goes vegan saves the lives of nearly 200 animals a year; reduces their risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and cancer; and dramatically shrinks their carbon footprint. 

According to the United Nations, a global shift toward vegan meals is necessary to combat the worst effects of the climate catastrophe.

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