Happy 51st Birthday To Chicago Hip Hop Legend Common!

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Common Denies Jaguar Wright's Sexual Allegations: 'I Don’t Know What She’s Going Through'

On this date in 1972, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., the rapper, actor, and poet also known as Common was born in Chicago, Illinois. The Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist is not only an icon of Windy City’s Hip Hop scene, but he has also helped to blaze a trail for Golden Era rappers into other aspects of entertainment as he has with his roles in blockbuster movies such as American Gangster, John Wick 2 and Glory just to name a few. The newly signed HBO producer has come a long way since he was known as Common Sense asking Can I Borrow A Dollar?

As we salute Common on his born day, let us send him a keen reminder of his first love that brought him into our living rooms, literally making him a household name.

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Pharoahe Monch And Talib Kweli On A.O.I. Radio With De La Soul On Apple Music 1

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Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul on Apple Music 1 is back with Episode 3, featuring Pharoahe Monch and Talib Kweli. Pharoahe Monch talks about his recent deal with Roc Nation, his early experiences with legendary hip-hop pioneer Paul C, and how having asthma affected his approach to rhyming and his overall views on health. Talib Kweli talks to Posdnuos and Maseo about the influence of De La Soul’s music, and the impact of technology, streaming and AI and its potential effects on the industry.

The special five-episode series hosted by Posdnuos and Maseo arrives just in time to celebrate the release of the 35th anniversary deluxe edition of the hip-hop group’s debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, available in Spatial Audio with four previously unreleased bonus tracks.

Throughout the series, Posdnuos, Maseo, and special guests retrace and reflect on the history, legacy, and impact of De La Soul, while honoring the memory of their late bandmate Dave, aka Trugoy the Dove. 

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Offset Thanks Philly After Opening Show of First Solo Tour: ‘Believing in Myself and My Talent’

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Offset Announces Solo Headlining 'SET IT OFF' Tour

Offset is celebrating the launch of his Set It Off tour. Hitting X, Offset thanked Philadelphia and reflected on the road to this point.

“From trying to figure it out 2 years ago and feeling like I couldn’t do it to just trusting and believing in myself and my talent,” Offset wrote.

You can see the moment below.

Presented by Live Nation, the 17-city tour celebrates Offset’s solo venture, showcasing his artistic prowess highlighted in his Oct. 2023 album of the same name. The album garnered acclaim for its collaborations with Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Future, Cardi B, Latto, and more.

“’SET IT OFF’ is more than a phrase, it’s a vibe we’re creating together. This tour is not just a series of concerts, it’s a journey into my mind. I’m ready to hit the road on my first solo headlining tour, bringing the heat and most importantly, giving the fans a new way to experience my music,” said Offset.

Commencing on March 10th at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA, the tour will traverse key U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, before concluding in Atlanta at Coca-Cola Roxy on April 10th. Presales start on Jan. 24th at 10 am local time, with the general on-sale launching on Jan. 26th at 10 am local time via LiveNation.com. The SET IT OFF TOUR marks a significant step in Offset’s solo journey, promising fans an unforgettable experience.

TOUR DATES:

Sun Mar 10 | Philadelphia, PA | The Fillmore Philadelphia

Tue Mar 12 | Silver Spring, MD | The Fillmore Silver Spring

Thu Mar 14 | New York, NY | Palladium Times Square

Fri Mar 15 | Boston, MA | Citizens House of Blues Boston

Sun Mar 17 | Toronto, ON | HISTORY

Tue Mar 19 | Detroit, MI | The Fillmore Detroit

Wed Mar 20 | Grand Rapids, MI | GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Fri Mar 22 | Cincinnati, OH | Bogart’s

Sat Mar 23 | Chicago, IL | Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Wed Mar 27 | Denver, CO | Fillmore Auditorium

Fri Mar 29 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Palladium

Sat Mar 30 | San Francisco, CA | The Masonic

Mon Apr 01 | Anaheim, CA | House of Blues Anaheim

Wed Apr 03 | Phoenix, AZ | The Van Buren

Fri Apr 05 | Dallas, TX | South Side Ballroom

Sun Apr 07 | Houston, TX | Bayou Music Center

Wed Apr 10 | Atlanta, GA | Coca-Cola Roxy

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Justin Laboy Says Kanye and His Team are ‘All Chips In’ on North West’s Album

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Kim Kardashian Cheers as North West Lands on Billboard Hot 100

Justin Laboy is delivering additional details on North West’s album.

TMZ caught up with Laboy at LAX and asked about Elementary School Dropout. His response was that Kanye West is leading the way in production, and it will be kid-friendly.

“She already got a hit,” Laboy said. “I know she going to be on ‘Vultures 2′ again’ and that album will be a classic.”

He added, “Everybody is excited, all chips in on her: production, the best engineers. I think she got it and she naturally loves it.”

Laboy added that North West does ten songs a day and has her friends on singles. You can hear more from Laboy below.

Appearing with Ye at the Vultures 2 experience in Phoenix, North revealed she has been working on her album, Elementary School Dropout.

“I’ve been working on an album and it is called Elementary School Dropout,” she said on stage.

You can see the moment below.

North West has landed on the Billboard Hot 100. In celebration, Kim Kardashian posted the achievement to her Instagram story, penning, “My baby!!!!”

In case you missed it, North appears on “Talking” from Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s Vultures 1 album.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Patrick Mahomes Restructures Deal to Help Chiefs Cap Space

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Patrick Mahomes Leads Kansas City Chiefs to Overtime Win in Super Bowl

Amid an arms race to dethrone his Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes worked with the franchise to restructure his contract, creating $21.6 million in cap space.

According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, the Mahomes deal was to cost the Chiefs $58 million against the cap before the restructuring. When Mahomes’ deal is up in 2031, he will have made nearly $500 million.

Other offseason moves for the Chiefs include signing defensive tackle Chris Jones to a new deal five-year, $159 million deal and franchise tagging L’Jarius Sneed, which will cost $20 million this season.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Derrick Henry Inks Two-Year Deal with Baltimore Ravens

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Derrick Henry Delivers a Vicious Stiff Arm to Josh Norman Sending The Internet Into a Frenzy

On day 2 of NFL free agency the Baltimore Ravens got more dangerous. Derrick Henry, one of the best running backs of all time, has signed with the Ravens.

Henry and the Ravens agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal could be work up to $20 million total with a $9 million guarantee in the first year.

With Henry joining league MVP Lamar Jackson, the Ravens now have an intimidating 1-2 punch, completing an attempted deal at the trade deadline.

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Aaron Rodgers Considered as Presidential Running Mate for Independent Candidate RFK

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Aaron Rodgers Makes Jets Debut with 9/11 Tribute

Could New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers become the Vice President of the United States of America?

AR12 is one of the names that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is exploring to run with him in the November election. Kennedy Jr. is running as an independent.

According to the New York Times, former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse “The Body” Ventura is another name being considered.

According to Kennedy, he and Rodgers have talked “pretty continuously” over the past month. Last week, Kennedy registered a domain, kennedyrodgers.com, on GoDaddy.

Previously, Rodgers stated he would look forward to rejoining the Jets as a quarterback.

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Dr. Dre to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Dr. Dre to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Dr. Dre is set to receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star will be next to his longtime friend and collaborator Snoop Dogg.

“Dr. Dre’s contributions to the music industry are undeniable and have left an indelible mark on popular culture,” Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said. “As a producer, rapper, and entrepreneur, Dr. Dre has continuously pushed boundaries and set new standards for excellence. It is with great pride that we honor his incredible career and extraordinary impact by awarding him a star on the Walk of Fame. Dr. Dre’s star will serve as a lasting symbol of his immense talent and enduring legacy in the world of music. What is special regarding the location chosen for Dr. Dre’s star is that it will be next to the star of his longtime friend Snoop Dogg!”

Dr. Dre will be the 2,775th star on the famed stroll. Dre’s business partner and Interscope Records co-founder, Jimmy Iovine, will join Snoop as a speaker.

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