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Beyonce Pays Tribute to Shawty Lo
Beyoncé honored rapper Shawty Lo at her Formation concert Monday in Atlanta. Before she began her song, “Diva,” Bey, 35, and her dancers performed a choreographed number to Shawty’s hit single, “Dey Know” as the crowded cheered her on. Users on social media filmed the special moment and many called the tribute “classy.” Shawty, born Carlos Walker, died on Sept. 21 after his Audi crashed into a tree, flipped over and caught on fire. He was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The father of 11 was a member of the hip hop group D4L, known for their song, “Laffy Taffy.” – SOURCE: WWF
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[Single] A1 “Upside Down” Ft. OT Genasis
Floyd “A1” Bentley is a Kansas City songwriter and performer who might look familiar from his current role on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Hollywood. A1 has written for and worked with the likes of Drake, Big Sean, Robin Thicke and more. His big time break came in 2015 when Chris Brown brought him into his own creative OHB fam to write songs for Brown’s Royalty. Now A1 is back with his very own solo cut, “Upside Down.” O.T. Genasis also pops by to help the process. Bands are popped and the party’s so crazy there’s women on the ceiling. Bottles are also getting turned over and finished. That’s just…
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Judge Orders Birdman to Show Cash Money Receipts in Lil Wayne Lawsuit
Lil Wayne was granted a breakthrough in his legal battle over unpaid royalties this week. A judge has ordered Birdman to open up his books to provide a record of what a $100 million advance Cash Money received from Universal Music Group, has gone towards. Disputed in the case is $70 million of those $100 million dollars, which Wayne was supposed to get a split of for marketing and recording expenses, in addition to the royalties he claims to have never received. Lil Wayne’s legal team recently demanded a more comprehensive money trial, after his attorneys dismissed the 22,015 pages of legal documents provided by Birdman’s accountant as useless. Lawyers…
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YUNG JOC TAKES MANAGER ON JUDGE FAITH JENKINS
In a video clip for a new episode of Judge Faith Jenkin’s court show, the ATL rapper is suing his booking manager, Polo Hammond for $6,000 for a booking deposit and defamation of character. He argues that he never received the full amount owed to him for doing the event. “I’mma keep it all the way 100,”Joc says in a clip for the upcoming episode. “I had to come here today in front of the honorable Judge Faith Jenkins because my supposed-to-be manager back here done took this money, but I came here today to get it back.” Welp, Polo is countersuing Joc for $1,000 because apparently he forgot to pay…
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[Sports] Details on Jose Fernandez Accident
Just five days ago, Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez posted a picture of his girlfriend, Carla Mendoza, on Instagram, announcing that they would be having a baby together. The black and white photo shows Mendoza holding her growing stomach while in a bikini on the beach. I’m so glad you came into my life. I’m ready for where this journey is gonna take us together. #familyfirst A photo posted by Jose Fernandez (@jofez16) on Sep 19, 2016 at 8:23pm PDT Authorities in Florida say Fernandez was not wearing a life vest when he was killed in a boating crash off Miami Beach early Sunday. An official from the Florida Fish…
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[Sports] MLB’s José Fernández Dead
José Fernández, an extremely talented baseball player for the Miami Marlins, has died in a boating accident. Fernández career includes, making an All-Star game in both 2013 and 2016, and winning the 2013 Rookie of the Year award. In a statement from the Marlins organization, they have canceled today’s game against the Atlanta Braves. R.I.P José Fernández. SOURCE: VLADTV
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Diddy Opens Scholarship Fund At Howard
Diddy’s never been known to be stingy with the cash. The music and media mogul has now launched The Sean Combs Scholarship Fund at his alma mater Howard University. Per Real Talk: Sean “Diddy” Combs’ one-man education initiative continues to give back in big ways. The music mogul announced his pledge of $1 million to Howard University, to support the establishment and operation of The Sean Combs Scholarship Fund at his alma mater. Combs made the announcement as his Bad Boy Family Reunion tour made a stop in Washington D.C. on Thursday evening. The pledge goes to the School of Business at the prestigious HBCU where the Harlem native was…
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Beanie Sigel & Turk to Perform at Shawty Lo’s Memorial Concert
Thousands mourned after learning of the sudden death of Atlanta’s own, Shawty Lo, on Wednesday. The timing of his passing was an eerie development for family, who were still grieving the loss of Shawty’s father to a heart attack earlier this month. As a matter of fact, Thursday [September 22] was scheduled to be a day in which the King of Bankhead, as he was affectionately known, had been gearing up to do a show in his old man’s honor. It is now being reported that the show will go on, as organizers have taken the reins to transform the event into a memorial for the late rapper. Manager Johnnie…
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Shawty Lo Dies in Car Accident
An Atlanta rapper was killed Wednesday in a fiery crash on I-285 in south Fulton County, according to his official Twitter account. While the Fulton Medical Examiner’s office has not identified the victim in the crash, the rapper’s brother and a manager confirmed Carlos “Shawty Lo” Walker, known for the hit “Dey Know,” died in the accident on the I-285 southbound ramp to Cascade Road. Shawty Lo was also a member of the Atlanta rap group D4L, who scored a hit with “Laffy Taffy.” My brother has passed he is no longer here but his spirit, his kind heart , and his music will live on Long live Shawty…
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Russell Simmons Pens Pro-Protest Open Letter
When Colin Kaepernick decided to protest racism by refusing to stand for the national anthem, he received both support and criticism from people across the nation. Numerous players around the NFL have joined the San Francisco 49ers quarterback by kneeling during the anthem as well, but the conversation ignited even further when they continued the protest on 9/11. Detractors including model/actress Kate Upton objected to the protest and said it was “even more horrific” to sit during the anthem on September 11th. She posted a picture of four Miami Dolphins players who knelt during the anthem on 9/11 and posted a long caption about honoring the men and women who have…
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