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Next month on April 17th, Jake Paul will be going up against former UFC fighter Ben Askren in what should be his toughest boxing match to date. Paul won easily against Nate Robinson back in November and now, he is back for more. The fight is set to be presented on Triller and at this point, it seems like both fighters are about to make the platform a whole lot of money.

There has been so much interest in this fight that today, Triller executive Ryan Kavanaugh announced that the whole thing will take place in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz stadium. A fight has never been held at the stadium which makes this Paul Vs. Askren fight a one-of-a-kind event. 

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“Our vision of big fights, big entertainment and world class events can only fit into a world class venue, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium fits that vision,” Kavanaugh said in a press release. “April 17th will have an element of surprise and action for everyone, from music fans to the casual and diehard fight fan. The way we will present the night in this state-of-the-art venue will continue to redefine consumer engagement for a global consumer, with world class partners like iNDemand and FITE joining us not just for this event, but for the others we will have in 2021 and beyond.”

These types of spectacles have had an increased demand over the last year and there is no stopping this fight from being a massive success. Paul attracts both hardcore fans and the most staunch haters, which will make this that much more fun for the viewers.

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Kodak Black probably should have kept his mouth shut on this one. On Monday, the rapper reacted to some of Lil Baby’s recent lyrics on Lil Durk’s “Finesse Out The Gang Way”, effectively checking Baby and demanding his credit for the money-spreading trend. Making a point to say that he was not dissing Lil Baby or being petty by sharing the videos, Kodak was bombarded with messages about why it probably wasn’t a great idea to share his take on the situation. Now, he’s learning why.

While Lil Baby still hasn’t said anything about the call-out, Memphis stepper Pooh Shiesty of “Back In Blood” fame has officially chimed in, telling Kodak that he doesn’t rock with him anymore. “This sh*t here so lame too me,” wrote Pooh, posting-and-deleting a link to Kodak’s video. “Lost all my respect @kodakblack.”

Pooh Shiesty has been rising up the rap ranks quickly and it looks like any possibility that we would get a song from Pooh and Yak is officially out the window. Do you think this will lead to a larger number of rappers calling out Kodak? And do you think Kodak should have stayed silent on this matter?

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Kodak was released from prison after being pardoned by President Donald Trump on his final day in office. He has remained out of trouble since the beginning of this year, but he hasn’t steered clear of social media antics. This is just the latest in his comeback story.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sat down for an extensive interview with Oprah Winfrey last night and there were plenty of bombshell revelations to come from it all. One of those revelations involved their son Archie. According to Markle, someone in the Royal Family told her that Archie would not get certain security privileges if he was of a certain complexion. Markle even stated that Archie wouldn’t even receive a title within the family due to the fact that he is of mixed race.

This is something that shocked many throughout the world, and today, Markle has been receiving support from millions of people, her best friends included. One of those friends is Tennis superstar Serena Williams, who took to Twitter with a message for Markle, noting that she understands her struggle and that she hopes people learn from and change their bigotry. 

“Meghan Markle, my selfless friend, lives her life—and leads by example— with empathy and compassion. She teaches me everyday what it means to be truly noble. Her words illustrate the pain and cruelty she’s experienced” Williams wrote in her post. “I know first hand the sexism and racism institutions and the media use to vilify women and people of color to minimize us, to break us down and demonize us. We must recognize our obligation to decry malicious, unfounded gossip and tabloid journalism. the mental health and consequences of systemic oppression and victimization are devastating, isolating and all too often lethal.

“I want Meghan’s daughter, my daughter and your daughter to live in a society that is driven by respect. Keep in your memory the fruitage of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

The situation between Harry, Markle, and the Royal Family has certainly been eye-opening for many people although, considering the Royal Family’s history, it shouldn’t be surprising. Hopefully, Markle and her husband are able to find peace during this difficult time.

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