Dwyane Wade Thanks Boosie For Hating On His Daughter Zaya

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Dwyane Wade has fielded a lot of hateful comments about his family, specifically about his 13-year-old transgender daughter Zaya Wade. The teenage girl recently came out as transgender and her parents, D-Wade and Gabrielle Union, have been incredibly supportive throughout her journey to self-discovery. Zaya spoke with Michelle Obama during a recent interview, which prompted another stream of disrespectful remarks from transphobes who don’t understand Zaya’s identity, including Boosie Badazz and J-Boog of B2K. 

J-Boog recently stated that Zaya Wade’s interview with Michelle Obama was “demonic” and Lil Mama seemingly agreed on social media, earning a lot of backlash for her similar comments where she compared trans kids to dogs and cats. Dwyane Wade took time to address the recent hate against his daughter, touching on the comments they have seen on the latest episode of I Am Athlete.

“At the end of the day, what I’m dealing with people, I’m dealing with life and death,” said the basketball legend, setting up his response to Boosie. “It’s people in the transgender community that are getting killed. It’s kids that are murdering themselves, that are hanging themselves, they’re killing themselves because of something as simple as acceptance. Something as simple as unconditional love is not being given to these kids and I’ll be damned if my child gon’ be that person because of something as simple as me supporting who you are.”

He went on to call out Boosie and J-Boog directly, adding, “So, Boosie, all the people who got something to say, J-Boog, who just came out recently… all the people who got something to say about my kids, I thank you because you’re allowing the conversation to keep going forward because you know what? You might not have the answer today, I don’t have all the answers, but we’re growing from all these conversations. So I thank everybody for even hating and starting those conversations because those conversations are starting other conversations that we need to have. And that’s happening out there.”

What do you think of Dwyane Wade’s comments? Watch below at the 1:31:10 mark.

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Usher, Jadakiss, & Just Blaze Made Magic On “Throwback”

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Depending on who you ask, Usher’s 2004 album Confessions may be one of the greatest r&b records to ever grace the game. And seeing as today marks the project’s seventeenth anniversary, it feels appropriate to highlight one of the many gems to emerge from Usher’s fourth studio album. What better song to highlight than the quintessential throwback, “Throwback,” the Just Blaze and Jadakiss-assisted single? 

So the story goes, Blaze originally intended “Throwback” to be a climactic song on Dr. Dre’s Detox, though the Doc’s looming “retirement” led him to shift his focus to Usher’s camp. And while it might have been nice to hear Doc’s take on the soulful track, Usher certainly made it his own in resounding fashion. Though he missed the boat on the initial release, Jadakiss ultimately went on to add a verse to the track for the remix, his raspy cadence an interesting juxtaposition to Usher’s tones. 

Seventeen years later, “Throwback” feels extremely refreshing, a unique blend of hip-hop and r&b served with convincing credibility. It’s no surprise that Confessions resonated on such a deep universal level, to the point where the diamond-certified project is among the best-selling albums of all time. Be sure to revisit this one on the record’s birthday, and sound off if you agree with 21 Savage’s assessment that Confessions is the greatest r&b album of all time. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

You never miss a good thing till it leaves you
Finally, I realized that I need you
I want you back, baby girl, I need you back
Gotta have you back, babe

Kash Doll Confirms Relationship With Rapper Tracy T

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Kash Doll is officially cuffed up. After romance rumors started when the “Ice Me Out” rapper was seen vacationing with fellow rapper Tracy T, she finally confirmed their relationship on Instagram. 

Kash Doll posted a series of pics on Instagram, including one that has since then been deleted. The photo included the pair enjoying some seafood on a boat in Miami in what seems to be a perfectly romantic setting. The post was captioned, “I might as well post my own pics now.. thanks @theshaderoom #dolcegabbana.”

The Detroit native also shared a cute picture to her Instagram story of herself and her new boo. In the photo, they are seemingly staring into each other’s eyes to which she captioned it “the Cartier stare,” followed by an emoji with hearts surrounding it. 

In addition to finding love, Kash Doll has been living her best life. Recently, the rapper celebrated her birthday with a lavish soiree hosted by 50 Cent in Atlanta. She bragged about the intimate celebration saying it was her “best birthday ever,” and she loved turning 23. 

Kash Doll is also kicking off her acting career after 50 Cent cast her in the upcoming Starz series Black Mafia Family which will tell the true story of brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, who ran one of the most infamous crime rings in the country. 

Do you ship Kash Doll and Tracy T? Let us know in the comments. 

IDK Gets A Face Diamond Implant

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When Lil Uzi Vert debuted the massive $24 million 10-carat pink diamond he had installed in the middle of his forehead last month, public response was a mix of shock, horror, and fascination. Albeit a dramatic commitment to flexing, there is something appealing about having such a prominent statement piece in such plain display. The latest rapper to participate in getting the unique face piercing is DMV native IDK. 

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The Maryland rapper debuted the new jewelry on his Instagram in a video shared yesterday (March 22). The footage shows the process as he got the small diamond implanted right above his cheekbone before then proving the stone’s purity via a diamond tester. “Bling Blow,” he captioned the post.

He also acknowledged folks aiming to call him a copycat in the post’s comment section, penning “Here before the Uzi did it first comments.” 

On Twitter, he explained that a single flawless VVS diamond only set him back a single Benjamin bill. “1 flawless VVS Diamond on my face costs less than $100. I prefer investing in homes over diamonds,” he wrote, correcting people who assumed he had blown a fortune like Uzi on the piercing. 

He also released a new single alongside debuting the new jewelry called “Just Like Martin,” a track where he cleverly creates a metaphor between his love for black luxury vehicles and Civil Rights Leader MLK. Check out “Just Like Martin” below and let us know what you think down in the comments. Also, let us know what you think about his new facial jewelry. 
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21 Savage Had The Best Response To Those Hating On His New Veneers

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21 Savage has joined a growing list of rappers who have decided to part ways with his permanent grills. The rapper opted to replace his signature gold smile with a new set of white teeth, and people had a lot to say about it. But rather than let the trolls knock his confidence, the rapper had the best response to quiet haters.

The rapper showed off his new smile in a series of beaming photos he posted to social media. Many were happy to see the rapper looking confident with his grin, but there were also a fair number of trolls in the comment section. “Very rare sell this as an NFT,” his frequent collaborator Metro Boomin wrote.

21 Savage wasn’t fazed by those who pointed out that he had some oral work done. Instead, he revealed just how much it cost to remove his gold grills and replace them with a pearly white smile. “I paid 75k I’ll be dammed if I let y’all say these teeth ain’t mine,” he wrote in response.

The rapper may have paid an eye-catching amount of money for his new teeth, but seeing as he accepts no less than six figures for a feature, he can clearly afford it. Along with spending money on his smile, 21 Savage has also been putting some of his cash into a charitable cause. Back in October, the rapper announced that he was committing $100,000 in scholarships to teach high school students about the importance of financial literacy.

Check out 21 Savage’s new smile above.

Boulder Police Arrest Suspect In Grocery Store Mass Shooting

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21-year-old Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa from Arvada has been indentified as the suspect in the Boulder King Soopers mass shooting which left 10 victims dead, including a police officer, on March 22, as we reported last night.

Ahmad has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder according to Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold, and the motive behind the attack is still unknown. However, the FBI’s efforts to unveil the shooter’s motive are ongoing. 

In a video taken at the scene, Ahmad man is seen being escorted outside of the supermarket in handcuffs, shirtless, wearing only shorts, with his right leg covered in blood, later revealed to be caused by a gunshot. The suspect’s wound was treated, and he will reportedly be admitted to the county jail later today.

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The scene at King Sooper’s Grocery store after a gunman opened fire on March 22 – Chet Strange/Getty Images

Herold provided details of the events that took place on Monday at a press conference following the shooting. 

“Regarding the suspect, at approximately 2:40 P.M. Monday, March 22, officers were dispatched to Kings Soopers. They arrived on the scene within minutes and immediately entered the store and engaged the suspect. There was an exchange of gunfire. The suspect was shot and a number of other officers were injured,” Herold said.

Chief Herold also identified all of the names of the victims from the shooting: 

Denny Strong, 20

Neven Stanisic, 23

Rikki Olds, 25

Tralona Bartkowiak, 49

Suzanne Fountain, 59

Terry Leiker, 51

Officer Eric Talley, 51

Kevin Mahoney, 61

Lynn Murray, 62

Jody Waters, 65

“I want to say to the community, I’m so sorry this incident happened. And we’re going to do everything in our power to make sure the suspect has a thorough trial and we do a thorough investigation,” Herold added.

The suspect, according to The Denver Post, had previous run-ins with law enforcements, as he previously attacked a classmate at Arvada West High School in 2018, according to an affidavit filed in the case. The report reads that Ahmad punched the classmate without warning in the back of the head before proceeding to pummel him more. Arvada Police Detective Dave Snelling also confirmed that they’ve had previous interactions with Ahmad locally, including “criminal mischief.”

This is the second shooting we’ve reported on within the span of a week. On March 16, eight people died in the Atlanta spa shooting and six victims were women of Asian descent. The shooting suspect, Aaron Long, said the attacks were driven by his sex addiction, while the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said it will no longer be providing updates on the shooting to preserve the case for prosecution. 

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NBA YoungBoy Taken Into FBI Custody

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Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy might be in serious trouble. Police attempted to stop a vehicle that the hip-hop star was inside of and now there’s a federal outstanding warrant. NBA YoungBoy Taken Into FBI Custody YoungBoy led the police on a short chase before getting out of his vehicle and leading them on a foot pursuit. […]

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Cozz & Reason Reunite For A New Music Video

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Never have a crime-oriented duo won hearts and minds are quickly as Reason and Cozz did following the release of “LamboTruck.” A highlight duet off the Revenge Of The Dreamers 3 project, the sinister caper centered around the plotted robberies of J. Cole and Top Dawg quickly became a fan favorite. Especially after hilarious footage surfaced of Cole’s first reaction, a clip you can check out right here.

Cozz & Reason ft. Childish Major – LamboTruck

Following the success of the Dreamers 3 album, many clamored for follow-up releases from Reason and Cozz, who actually teased a full-fledged collaboration album. And while details surrounding the mysterious tape have been admittedly scarce, it would appear the wheels of the proverbial Lambo Truck are beginning to spin. Cozz himself was recently seen in the midst of filming a music video, as shared in a post on Reason’s Instagram story. 

It’s unclear as to whether or not this video shoot indicates a full project is underway, but it wouldn’t be entirely surprising. After all, both Cozz and Reason have been vocal about its existence, and the former hasn’t released new music since he dropped Effected in 2018. In May of 2020, Cozz teased that “this project between me and reason gon be something special. Just wait on it.” Perhaps all that waiting is about to pay off — stay tuned for further updates on the oft-teased joint album from the “LamboTruck” masterminds.