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Spotify Launches ‘Abolition X’ Podcast Hosted by Vic Mensa, Indigo Mateo, and Richie Reseda

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Spotify Launches 'Abolition X' Podcast Hosted by Vic Mensa, Indigo Mateo, and Richie Reseda

Abolition X, a new podcast from Spotify, will investigate many pathways of abolition and provide a forum for voices at the vanguard of the anti-violence movement.

Vic Mensa and Indigo Mateo, as well as producer, abolitionist-feminist organizer, and former felon Richie Resheda, will host a conversation with special guests and activists including Larry Hoover Jr., Patrisse Cullors, Meek Mill, JT from City Girls, Bobby Shmurda, and more.

The purpose of Abolition X is to help establish a society based on togetherness by replacing a revenge-centered mindset. The show imagines a world where vengeance isn’t justice, where community needs are served and harm is remedied via accountability; it focuses on alternatives to police, jails, and punishment. The hosts will explore the impact of abolition on everything from hip-hop to housing and more throughout the episode.

Richie, Indigo, Vic, and their guest, inmate JJ 88, relate their experiences of how they became abolitionists in the series premiere, recalling the atrocities they witnessed as children that opened their eyes to the concept that punishment does not force people to be accountable.

In addition, the program delves into mental health, which is crucial to how we treat ourselves and one other. Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter and author, joins the crew to discuss if investing in mental health can keep our communities safe.

You can hear the first episode below.

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Get a Closer Look at Eminem’s Jordan Retro 3 From the Super Bowl

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Eminem has been the owner of iconic retro Jordan silhouettes before. The latest is his own Jordan Retro 3, which made its debut on the Super Bowl stage.

The sneaker is reminiscent of the Fire Red 3 but instead of Nike Air or the Jump Man logo on the back, there is a “Hi! My Name Is” nametag. The name etched on the tag is none other than Slim Shady, a call back to his classic single. On the front, Eminem’s “E” logo replaces Jordan’s Jumpman.

This sneaker is likely to be exclusive but if there is release info we will double back to let you know.

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Get a Closer Look at Eminem’s Jordan Retro 3 From the Super Bowl

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nfl denies

Eminem has been the owner of iconic retro Jordan silhouettes before. The latest is his own Jordan Retro 3, which made its debut on the Super Bowl stage.

The sneaker is reminiscent of the Fire Red 3 but instead of Nike Air or the Jump Man logo on the back, there is a “Hi! My Name Is” nametag. The name etched on the tag is none other than Slim Shady, a call back to his classic single. On the front, Eminem’s “E” logo replaces Jordan’s Jumpman.

This sneaker is likely to be exclusive but if there is release info we will double back to let you know.

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Freddie Gibbs Talks About Hilarious Encounter With Don Cheadle at the Super Bowl

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[WATCH] Freddie Gibbs Spits NBA Finals Freestyle

There’s a running joke on social media that any bald Black man looks like Freddie Gibbs. Although Gibbs is one of the most notorious people on social media, he rolls with the jokes, usually commenting “F*ck you” with a laughing emoji. Many even tag Freddie Gibbs in pictures of people who resemble him.

During the Super Bowl on Sunday, Freddie was approached by Don Cheadle, who told the Alfredo artist, “people say we look alike.” He later tweeted about the encounter.

“N*gga walked up to me last night and said, “people say we look alike” and it was Don Cheadle. The f*cking goat,” Gibbs tweeted.

Don Cheadle then confirmed Gibbs’ story, saying it indeed happened. “true story. great meeting you, nephew. to be continued,” Cheadle quoted Gibbs tweet.

Fans might have thought their run-in sounded too good to be true. So to confirm, Gibbs manager Ben “Lambo” Lambert then tweeted a picture of Gibbs and Cheadle at the event.

Last year Wale was the first person to compare Gibbs and Cheadle. Gibbs and Wale were taking shots at each other on Twitter when Wale responded to a tweet regarding his Folarin 2 features. Gibbs was one of the people shown in the tweet. “Who the first person in the A row? That’s not don cheadle?” Wale tweeted.

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Snoop Dogg Announces Death Row Will Be the First Major Label in the Metaverse

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Just ahead of his legendary Super Bowl Halftime Show, it was announced that Snoop Dogg had bought Death Row Records for an undisclosed amount. Snoop said that he wanted to revive the label in a press release, and yesterday, Snoop announced that he wants Death Row to be the first major label in the Metaverse.

Snoop announced in a Clubhouse room where he surprised fans with the news. “Death Row will be an NFT label,” Snoop said. “We will be putting out artists through the Metaverse. Just like we broke the industry when we was the first independent [label] to be major, I want to be the first major [label] in the Metaverse.”

Snoop seems heavily invested in NFT’s and the Metaverse. Last year, it was announced that Snoop had plans to create his Metaverse, and last week, it was also announced that Snoop had partnered with blockchain gaming company Gala Games to release his new album B.O.D.R (Bacc On Death Row). The company dropped a blockchain as s stash box of NFT’s in the Gala Music Store.

The Gala Music Version of the album featured one of the album’s songs as an NFT and three bonus tracks. The Gala Music Version was priced at $5,000.

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Freddie Gibbs Talks About Hilarious Encounter With Don Cheadle at the Super Bowl

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[WATCH] Freddie Gibbs Spits NBA Finals Freestyle

There’s a running joke on social media that any bald Black man looks like Freddie Gibbs. Although Gibbs is one of the most notorious people on social media, he rolls with the jokes, usually commenting “F*ck you” with a laughing emoji. Many even tag Freddie Gibbs in pictures of people who resemble him.

During the Super Bowl on Sunday, Freddie was approached by Don Cheadle, who told the Alfredo artist, “people say we look alike.” He later tweeted about the encounter.

“N*gga walked up to me last night and said, “people say we look alike” and it was Don Cheadle. The f*cking goat,” Gibbs tweeted.

Don Cheadle then confirmed Gibbs’ story, saying it indeed happened. “true story. great meeting you, nephew. to be continued,” Cheadle quoted Gibbs tweet.

Fans might have thought their run-in sounded too good to be true. So to confirm, Gibbs manager Ben “Lambo” Lambert then tweeted a picture of Gibbs and Cheadle at the event.

Last year Wale was the first person to compare Gibbs and Cheadle. Gibbs and Wale were taking shots at each other on Twitter when Wale responded to a tweet regarding his Folarin 2 features. Gibbs was one of the people shown in the tweet. “Who the first person in the A row? That’s not don cheadle?” Wale tweeted.

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Snoop Dogg Announces Death Row Will Be the First Major Label in the Metaverse

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Snoop Dogg Grandson Kai Love Dies

Just ahead of his legendary Super Bowl Halftime Show, it was announced that Snoop Dogg had bought Death Row Records for an undisclosed amount. Snoop said that he wanted to revive the label in a press release, and yesterday, Snoop announced that he wants Death Row to be the first major label in the Metaverse.

Snoop announced in a Clubhouse room where he surprised fans with the news. “Death Row will be an NFT label,” Snoop said. “We will be putting out artists through the Metaverse. Just like we broke the industry when we was the first independent [label] to be major, I want to be the first major [label] in the Metaverse.”

Snoop seems heavily invested in NFT’s and the Metaverse. Last year, it was announced that Snoop had plans to create his Metaverse, and last week, it was also announced that Snoop had partnered with blockchain gaming company Gala Games to release his new album B.O.D.R (Bacc On Death Row). The company dropped a blockchain as s stash box of NFT’s in the Gala Music Store.

The Gala Music Version of the album featured one of the album’s songs as an NFT and three bonus tracks. The Gala Music Version was priced at $5,000.

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Trey Songz Accuser Claims Anal Rape in $20M Lawsuit

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A recent report from TMZ has confirmed that R&B crooner Trey Songz is being sued by an anonymous woman who claims that Songz raped her back in 2016 and is now seeking a $20 million settlement.

The Jane Doe, who says she had a consensual sexual relationship with Songz before the alleged rape, claims the singer invited her to a house party and admittedly led her upstairs for consensual sex. Jane Doe claims Trey repeatedly asked her if he could “get that a**” as they headed to the bedroom, to which she says she repeatedly told him “no” and to stop asking.

In the suit, Doe claims that Songz’s attitude changed when they entered the room, claiming he threw her to the ground, ripped her clothes off, and forced himself into her anus without her consent. Doe contends that someone entered the room during the alleged incident but says they quickly left the room, and Songz continued raping her.

Doe claims that her only opportunity to escape was after Songz finished raping her, after which she gathered all her clothes except her underwear and ran outside to call an Uber. Her driver allegedly says she was in distress and took her to the hospital, where she claims a sexual assault exam was performed, and the police were summoned.

The suit claims that the exam showed “severe anal tearing that could require surgery” but alleges that she didn’t give Trey’s name to authorities out of fear for her life.

The woman’s attorney, Ariel Mitchell, also represents two women who are suing Trey for other alleged assaults in Miami and New York.

TheSource.com will update this story as details develop.

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Trey Songz Accuser Claims Anal Rape in $20M Lawsuit

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A recent report from TMZ has confirmed that R&B crooner Trey Songz is being sued by an anonymous woman who claims that Songz raped her back in 2016 and is now seeking a $20 million settlement.

The Jane Doe, who says she had a consensual sexual relationship with Songz before the alleged rape, claims the singer invited her to a house party and admittedly led her upstairs for consensual sex. Jane Doe claims Trey repeatedly asked her if he could “get that a**” as they headed to the bedroom, to which she says she repeatedly told him “no” and to stop asking.

In the suit, Doe claims that Songz’s attitude changed when they entered the room, claiming he threw her to the ground, ripped her clothes off, and forced himself into her anus without her consent. Doe contends that someone entered the room during the alleged incident but says they quickly left the room, and Songz continued raping her.

Doe claims that her only opportunity to escape was after Songz finished raping her, after which she gathered all her clothes except her underwear and ran outside to call an Uber. Her driver allegedly says she was in distress and took her to the hospital, where she claims a sexual assault exam was performed, and the police were summoned.

The suit claims that the exam showed “severe anal tearing that could require surgery” but alleges that she didn’t give Trey’s name to authorities out of fear for her life.

The woman’s attorney, Ariel Mitchell, also represents two women who are suing Trey for other alleged assaults in Miami and New York.

TheSource.com will update this story as details develop.

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Streetwear Titan Sprayground Celebrates Black Excellence With Futuristic Collection

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Sprayground, the world’s most influential streetwear brand known for its eccentric and loud designs – has unveiled their newest drop “Path To The Future” collection, a multidimensional capsule-collection inspired by Black artistry around the world. Featuring an electrifying showcase of colors and graphics that push fashion boundaries. This collection explores the future through the artistic vision of Sprayground VP and independent artist Sandflower, whose Black heritage remains a focal point of her design ethos. For this collaboration, Sprayground will donate a portion of its proceeds to Black Girls Code, SOS Africa and Boys and Girls Club.

The “Path To The Future ” collection puts an eye-catching display of rich colors and bold shapes that took inspiration in the importance of celebrating artistry and fortitude of black artists, taking a deeper look at the influence of black culture and the future of self-expression. The modernistic vision of this collection is reflected in the aesthetic of hoodies, joggers, backpacks, fanny packs, handbags and duffle bags; featuring the iconic “shark mouth” that authenticates Sprayground’s world-famous style.

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Sustainable, practical, and fashion-forward are just some of the most distinctive qualities of Sprayground’s legacy. Known for its generally loud designs – along with high-quality materials – the “Path To The Future” collection is no different. These bold apparel assortments are perfect
for your next trip, whether it’s strolling through city streets or walking down the runway. The limited-edition collection is available online at the Sprayground website and exclusive boutiques nationwide this month. As with all Sprayground collections, once it’s gone, it’s gone, so bag it whilst you can! For additional information, please visit www.sprayground.com.

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