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Shaquille O’Neal Gives Back In Newark with Multiple Improvement Projects

June 19, 2022 by newhiphopnews

NBA great Shaquille O’Neal is returning to his hometown of Natick, New Jersey to help improve the community. O’Neal unveiled two projects last week, including a new basketball and multi-use court.

The four-time NBA champ held a 3-point shooting contest, offering up laptops to local students who made a shot. O’Neal shared “I played here in the morning and until late at night. When those street lights went on, I ran my butt home.” He continued motivating the Brick City kids and told them to “follow their dreams.”

Shaq also showed off a 33-story affordable apartment tower, where the basketball superstar will be living in its penthouse, called “Shaq Tower 2.” The $80 million building will be the largest mixed income complex in New Jersey. Governor Murphy said the new apartment complex is a win-win for Newark. Twenty percent of the units will be affordable. The historic development project will also offer 12,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space.

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[WATCH] Surveillance Footage Unveiled In Deadly Phila. Mass Shooting

June 7, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Mass shootings have become a crisis of sorts in this country and with families of the victims still mourning the ten dead in Buffalo, New York, the South Street, Philadelphia mass shootings that left three dead and several people injured only confirms that the U.S. has had a problem keeping weapons out of the hands of criminals. Now, footage from Sunday’s Philly tragedy has surfaced online, with some of the footage actually showing the shooters who were involved.

It was reported that 13 people were injured and 3 were killed after several men armed with weapons got into a verbal disagreement, which eventually turned into a physical confrontation.

Police inspector D.F. Pace noted numerous shooters on the scene were actively firing shots. Another officer fired a shot at one of the active shooters, but the gunman was able to get away from the scene. The inspector then said one of the two guns retrieved had an extended clip attached to it.

Two of the suspects have been arrested while a third suspect, who police believe was shot by one of the officers, still remains at large.

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Nick Cannon Reportedly Expecting Another Child

June 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Nick Cannon will reportedly be a father. Again.

While it has not been officially confirmed, Cannon might be a father for the ninth (or even tenth) time.

On Friday, Abby De La Rosa (one of Cannon’s baby mamas), announced on Instagram that she’s expecting, sharing a short clip on her feed of balloons spelling out “BABY.” In the caption, she wrote:

“IM PREGNANT Another set of twins?!”

While De La Rosa didn’t explicitly mention Cannon, she has mentioned how she would like to have more children with him. She said that she would be answering more questions about the pregnancy on her OnlyFans. Her and Cannon welcomed twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir in June of 2021.

Cannon already has eight children, a topic he discussed in an issue of Men’s Health that came out earlier this month. In the interview, he said that: “Contrary to popular belief, I’m probably engaged throughout my children’s day, more often than the average adult can be.”

In addition to Zion and Zillion, his other children include Morrocon and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey, Golden Sagon and Powerful Queen with Brittany Bell, and his late son Zen with Alyssa Scott. In January, Cannon announced that he’s expecting his eighth child with Brie Tiesi.

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Jada Pinkett-Smith Addresses Oscar Slap on “Red Table Talk”

June 2, 2022 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a few months since the “slap heard around the world,” and Jada Pinkett-Smith and her husband Will Smith have been fairly quiet about the incident until now. On Wednesday’s episode of her web series “Red Table Talk,” Pinkett-Smith addressed some of the controversy during an episode that centered around alopecia.

Pinkett-Smith opened by saying, “this is an important Red Table Talk on alopecia. Considering what I’ve been through with my own health and what happened at the Oscars, thousands have reached out to me with their stories. I’m using this moment to give our alopecia family an opportunity to talk about what it’s like to have this condition and to inform people about what alopecia actually is. Now about Oscar night, my deepest hope is that these two intelligent ,capable man have an opportunity to heal, talk this out, and reconcile. With the state of the world today, we need them both and we all actually need one another more than ever. Until then Will and I are continuing to do what we have done for the last 28 years- and that is to figure out this thing called life together.”

Pinkett-Smith then interviewed a variety of people who suffer from alopecia, letting them share their stories and struggles, including the parents of a 12-year-old girl who took her own life after being bullied for her condition.

She also used the show to educate people on alopecia including explaining how there are many kinds of alopecia. A doctor explained how most alopecia is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of people across all backgrounds.

She did not address the slap any further throughout the show.

The full episode can be viewed on Facebook Watch: https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/jada-goes-bald/380308703633244/.

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Reggae Artist Shaggy Receives Honorary Degree From Brown University

May 30, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Brown University awards Reggae artist Shaggy with an honorary degree.

The Jamaican born artist, real name Orville Burrell performed during Brown University’s Class of 2020’s in-person commencement yesterday that came after the two year COVID-inspired shutdowns and delays.

Brown University also awarded Shaggy an honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts degree. Not only a pioneering songwriter, Shaggy served four years in the U.S. Marines, including two tours of duty in the Middle East as part of Operation Desert Storm.

The Providence Rhode Island university, awarded a total of nine honorary doctorates. Including U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and several other candidates who have achieved great distinction in a variety of fields.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was the Commencement keynote speaker on Sunday for Brown’s 2022 class graduation. Pelosi urged the graduating class to believe in hope and goodness, despite our turbulent times.

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REFORM Alliance and Hire! Philly to Host Job Fair at Wells Fargo Center

May 25, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The REFORM Alliance and Hire! Philly announced that they will host the “REFORM Alliance Philadelphia Job Fair” at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, June 9th to revive the city’s workforce and economy. The Philadelphia 76ers, Amazon, Fanatics, NAACP Philadelphia, and Wells Fargo Center are all supporting the event.

The job fair, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT, is accessible to the public and aims to provide a critical channel for formerly jailed people, single parents, and veterans to find work. Poverty alleviation, expungement assistance, and workforce development programs will also be available at the event. According to recent research co-released by Fines and Fees Justice Center and REFORM Alliance, two out of every three people on probation earn less than $20,000 per year, with over 40% earning less than $10,000. According to the Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia’s 12.2 percent average unemployment rate is 50 percent higher than the national average.

“Jobs mean strong families, safe communities, and a healthy economy,” said Robert Rooks, CEO of REFORM Alliance. “System-impacted people constitute a ready and willing workforce but face significant barriers to employment. With this job fair, we want to empower people with hope, dignity, confidence, and access to opportunity so that they can thrive.”

“People need jobs to provide for themselves and support their families. Yet too many Philadelphians are locked out of the economy because of their criminal history or other barriers,” said Jessica Jackson, Chief Advocacy Officer of REFORM Alliance. “This job fair is an opportunity to break down those barriers and help anyone trying to get back on their feet. We have an amazing group of partners, volunteers and employers ready to make this a one stop shop for a better future.”

“At Hire! Philly we believe that connecting people to employment is the first step in placing them on a path to economic mobility. However, having access to quality jobs is far too often a challenge for people with significant barriers such as a criminal background. So we work very intentionally to design hiring events that meet job seekers where they are and include access to community resources that address workforce barriers,” said Kathryn Epps Roberson, Executive Director of Hire! Philly. “Attendees will be able to engage with dozens of our employer and community partners during the event but will also be able to maintain those connections and access additional job opportunities through our web-based employment support platform, PropelPHL, beyond the event.” This is the second job fair hosted by REFORM Alliance. Last year, Roc Nation and REFORM collaborated on an employment and resource event at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Travis Scott Donates $1M To Black College Students To Ensure They Graduate

May 18, 2022 by newhiphopnews

According to a report from TMZ, rapper Travis Scott has decided to give Black college students a large monetary incentive to become graduates.

According to the report, Scott awarded $1 million in scholarships to 100 students at HBCUs that are slated to walk across the stage in 2022. Scott’s Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund will be donating $10K to each student who finish off their scholastic career with at least a 3.5 GPA.

Scott’s donations went to 38 HBCU seniors from Alabama A&M University, Central State University, Jackson State University, Morehouse College, Texas Southern University, Grambling State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Prairie View A&M University.

The scholarships are a part of Scott’s Project HEAL, which was established in the wake of the Astroworld tragedy, which took ten lives and injured numerous others.

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“Prince Rogers Nelson Way” Approved by Minneapolis Planning Commission for Street Renaming

May 14, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The Minneapolis City Planning Commission is moving forward with a proposal to rename part of First Avenue in honor of international icon, Prince.

The commission unanimously approved the Downtown Council’s request last night to add a commemorative street sign along First Avenue between 7th and 8th Street reading Prince Rogers Nelson Way.

The avenue runs along the front of First Avenue and Seventh Street Entry, the club Prince launched to fame with the iconic movie and album Purple Rain.

The city council must give final approval for the renaming of the street. It is expected to pass.

Prince died suddenly in April 2016 after an accidental opioid overdose at age 57. Throughout his career, Prince released over 40 albums.

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Minneapolis Planning Commission Approves Renaming Of Street For Prince

May 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The Minneapolis City Planning Commission is moving forward with a proposal to rename part of First Avenue in honor of international icon, Prince.

The commission unanimously approved the Downtown Council’s request last night to add a commemorative street sign along First Avenue between 7th and 8th Street reading Prince Rogers Nelson Way.

The avenue runs along the front of First Avenue and Seventh Street Entry, the club Prince launched to fame with the iconic movie and album Purple Rain.

The city council must give final approval for the renaming of the street. It is expected to pass.

Prince died suddenly in April 2016 after an accidental opioid overdose at age 57. Throughout his career, Prince released over 40 albums.

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Big L Will Be Honored With A Street Named After Him In Harlem

May 9, 2022 by newhiphopnews

One of the first rappers to make it big with the name Big, the late Big L, will be honored in his hometown with a street. For being one of the pioneers of the rap genre and his ability to influence the peers of his time, Harlem will recognize the legacy of Lamont Coleman, also known as Big L.

On Friday (May 6), Big L’s official documentary Instagram page, Street Struck, shared a post revealing the news of the renaming of 140th and Lenox Avenue. The new street name will be “Lamont “Big L” Coleman Way.”

“It took a whole lot of effort and Support to get to this great point but as an collective we made it happen, The Biggest Thank you’s go out to the Dope 500 plus people who signed and passed the petition around so we could get this street renamed,” the caption read. “There are entirely tooo many good people that gave this their Support, so with all my Heart I personally want to say THANK YOU!!!! #biglrestinpeace #LamontBiglcolemanway #behindthelenstv.”

Big L got the block. pic.twitter.com/OVOb9eVabp

— Stess The Emcee (@StessTheEmcee) May 6, 2022

The ceremony will be held on May 28 on 140th and Lenox Ave from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fans are welcomed to attend.

The New York emcee made a name for himself in the early ’90s. He came up with the Children of the Corn collective, which consisted of fellow Harlem’s own Mase, Cam’ron, Herb McGruff, and Bloodshed.

In March 1995, the then-20-year-old rapper released his debut album Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous, which featured the iconic singles “Put It On” and “M.V.P.,” as well as fan favorite cuts such as “Street Struck” and “Let Em Have It L.”

Fours years later, Big L was murdered. On February 15, 1999 was gunned down on 139th street, one block away from the where his street will be. Big L died at 24-years-old.

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