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Following confirmation that Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi would be coming to Disney+, many have been eager for further news on the anticipated series. With Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen having already been announced, reprising their roles as Ben “Obi-Wan” Kenobi and Anakin “Darth Vader” Skywalker respectively, Disney and Lucasfilm have officially revealed the rest of the ensemble cast. 

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Joining McGregor and Christensen in Kenobi are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie. As Star Wars die-hards will likely recognize, Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse previously played Luke’s Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru in Revenge Of The Sith, so expect to see them returning to the fold in some capacity.

As has been previously reported, Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi will be taking place a decade after the events of Revenge Of The Sith, following Obi-Wan Kenobi’s adventures on Tatooine following his tragic duel with his former apprentice. As for Christensen, expect to see some of the transitional stages of his Darth Vader transformation, though it’s unclear as to whether or not he’ll end up crossing paths with his exiled Jedi master. 

Production of Obi-Wan Kenobi will begin in April. The standalone series will be directed by Mandalorian director Deborah Chow, who helmed first-season episodes “The Sin” and “The Reckoning.” Check out the full cast announcement below, and look for more news on Kenobi as it surfaces. 

On Sunday, Cardi B took to her Instagram stories to strip down and show off her feminine curves, her long, flowing hair, and her back tattoo. While Cardi is certainly no stranger to wearing fun and extravagant wigs, she also wanted to show off her natural hair, which she’s clearly taken good care of. 

In the video, Cardi faces away from the camera, wearing only a g-string and holding up her thick hair. She shakes it back and forth, running her hands through it and showing just how hydrated and healthy it is. Her massive floral back tattoo is revealed when she holds up her tresses, showing off the flamboyant and colorful butterflies, blooming flowers, and stunning hummingbird.

28-year-old Cardi definitely deserves to show off the massive tat, which took Jamie Schene of Union3 Tattoo nearly 60 hours of work to complete. The tattoo was done across more than 10 cities before the COVID-19 outbreak, as Cardi’s schedule prior to the pandemic took her all around the world. The huge artwork on her back is not Cardi’s only tattoo, though. The rapper’s most prominent piece is on her upper thigh, where she frequently shows off the peacock that wraps around her right leg. Cardi also has some roses on her left leg and a tattoo that says “Loyalty Over Royalty” on her right bicep.

Check out the Cardi clip below.

Blake Griffin is one of the latest additions to the Brooklyn Nets and in just a few short games, Griffin has shown himself to be a solid depth player that will make this team extremely dangerous in the playoffs. They already have superstar talent like Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden, although players like Griffin will only make them even better as the season goes forward. Not to mention, the team just got LaMarcus Aldridge which is borderline unfair.

There has been a lot of criticism of these moves, with some fans claiming the Nets are ruining the league. While speaking Malika Andrews, Griffin noted that he finds this to be amusing as he is well-aware of how fans have been claiming he sucks, for years. Now that he is on the Nets, however, his presence is somehow a problem.

Griffin makes a solid point here, as there are plenty of people out there who believe he’s washed. If this were the case, him joining the Nets wouldn’t be a big deal, however, somehow, it is. It’s proof that NBA fans are constantly looking for something to complain about, and right now, the Nets are the scapegoats.

If the Nets win the championship, then Griffin better be ready for a summer full of slander.

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Ben Askren will be going up against the likes of Jake Paul next month in a boxing match that will certainly bring forth a ton of hype and even some big debates. This is Paul’s toughest test yet and to make sure he wins, he has enlisted the likes of Jorge Masvidal to help him take down Askren. Masvidal knocked out Askren in a record six seconds, so he knows a thing or two about bringing down the UFC fighter.

Of course, Askren isn’t too happy with the slander that Masvidal has been spewing on social media, and yesterday, he made a bold claim as he tried to say that he made Masvidal famous. Askren says the knee to the head was very lucky and that Kamaru Usman is going to destroy him in a second-straight fight.

“I’ve refrained for 2 years, but let’s be real Jorge. You landed the luckiest knee of your life and I made you famous. You’re welcome. You got 50-43’d by Usman and will likely again next month. Beat it loser,” Askren wrote.

Most UFC fans would disagree with Askren as his UFC career didn’t last very long. Askren retired fairly quickly and now he is fighting YouTubers, which isn’t necessarily the best look if you’re trying to come at Masvidal. Having said all that, Askren knows how to drum up hype, and that’s exactly what he’s doing here.

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Though he might not be quite so ubiquitous in the public eye as he once was, make no mistake — Canadian pop star Justin Bieber remains a superstar in every sense. Following the release of Justice (as well as its recent Deluxe variant), Justin Bieber has officially secured his eighth number one album on the Billboard charts, with the project having knocked country star Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album from the coveted top spot. 

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According to Billboard’s announcement report, Bieber’s Justice dominated the week with an impressive tally of 154,000 album-equivalent units, with 30,000 of those sales arriving by way of traditional physical sales. The number was strong enough to net Justin the second-highest first-week sales of the year, having fallen short of Morgan Wallen and the aforementioned Dangerous, which debuted to a staggering 265,000 units — enough to establish a ten-week hold at the top of the charts.

It’s not entirely surprising given Bieber’s history of seeking out the number one position on the Billboard 200, a place he has visited on seven separate occasions now. Prior to Justice, Bieber’s Changes, Purpose, Believe: Acoustic, Believe, Under the Mistletoe, Never Say Never: The Remixes EP, and My World 2.0 all managed to hit number one. Impressive statistics for the icon, who as of now has claimed the honor of being youngest solo artist to achieve eight number one albums. 

You’ve gotta hand it to Bieber, who has proven to have longevity deep into his career, no matter which musical direction he decides to explore. Have you spent any time with Justice of the Deluxe Edition yet? For more from Bugatti Biebs, check out his recently revealed Top 5 best rappers of all time list right here. 

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Blac Youngsta found himself in trouble with the law back in October. The rapper was arrested in Dallas, TX on weapons charges after police pulled over a vehicle that he was in and discovered firearms. TMZ’s obtained footage from the arrest from the officer’s bodycam, revealing Youngsta wasn’t necessarily shook about the incident. Video shows the rapper being detained in handcuffs with an officer while making small talk regarding the length of the whole process.

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The rapper was then taken into a paddy wagon before members of his entourage who were also taken into custody arrived. Despite having a slight cough, Blac Youngsta did inquire about the cost of making a police van. The officer didn’t seem eager to engage and lucky for him, his officers brought along the other individuals who were being arrested.

Other footage also emerged showing the rapper and his entourage immediately after police put them in cuffs. The Dallas officer explained to Youngsta and co. that the venue should’ve provided them with security. Later on, video shows Lil Migo getting arrested. Police unloaded about $20K from Migo’s pocket who said that it was his payout from that evening’s performance and explained that he is also a rapper signed to CMG. Migo was charged on charges of possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Check the videos out below. 

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Miley Cyrus loves to be a little edgy. She infamously sparked a joint on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards and has been accused of cultural appropriation a few times. Despite all the criticism, she continues to prove that she’s really about that life. 

If you didn’t check social media over the weekend and you’re just getting caught up, you’re likely hearing about Lil Nas X’s latest scandal, which revolves around his sneaker collaboration with MSCHF. The rapper designed a pair of shoes with the company, releasing only 666 pairs and using heavy Satanic imagery on them, even including a drop of human blood. The sneakers sold out in less than a minute but Miley Cyrus made sure to get her hands on a pair, flexing with them on Instagram.

“Can you see Satan?” asked the pop star on her latest gallery, which shows her sitting on a vintage Land Rover. She tagged Lil Nas X on the shoes, proudly rocking them at a band rehearsal. “ONE OF THE BOYZ,” she added.

The shoes have proven to be extremely controversial, becoming a trending topic over the weekend as everyone from Candace Owens to Joyner Lucas shares their unfavorable opinions. Miley Cyrus is another voice that the youth has gravitated towards. Are you surprised that she’s openly connecting herself to the scandalous shoes?

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Though it wasn’t exactly regarded as the pinnacle of bars upon its initial release, the 2016 XXL Freshman Class Freestyle has actually aged quite nicely. Now, many have come to regard it as one of the best XXL Freshman Classes in recent memory; even those who were initially critical have come to develop a sense of retroactive appreciation for the stylistically diverse and undeniably jovial cypher. Its legacy is made all the stronger through the success that the participating artists have gone on to achieve. 

The 2016 XXL Freshman Class Cypher

In case you need a refresher, the 2016 class was made up of Lil Yachty, Lil Uzi Vert, Denzel Curry, 21 Savage, and Kodak “who the fuck picked this lil sorry-ass beat” Black. As is so often the case with posse cuts of this nature, many a debate regarding the standout verse has raged on in the official video’s comment section. This past weekend, class alumni Lil Yachty actually came through to offer his own take on the scene-stealer, implying that the verdict is far more decisive than one might have thought.

“I think it’s pretty undeniable 21 had the best verse out of our XXL cypher lol,” he claims, placing the Savage Mode superstar comfortably above himself and his Freshman peers. Naturally, the statement was met with plenty of counterpoints, though it’s clear that Yachty’s position will remain firm on the matter. Should you be among the 181,418,728 million who have peeped the freestyle on YouTube, sound off with your own thoughts in the comments below.