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Tupac’s Mother, Afeni Shakur, Dead
The Marin County Sheriff’s office reported on Tuesday morning (May 3) that Afeni Shakur Davis, the mother of late rapper Tupac Shakur, died on Monday night at age 69. A series of follow-up tweets reported that the Sheriff’s Coroners Office will lead the investigation to determine the “exact cause & manner of Afeni Shakur’s death.” Shakur Davis died at her northern California home on Monday night after the Sheriff’s office responded to a report of a possible cardiac arrest at her residence around 9:30 p.m. Shakur (born Alice Faye Williams) was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, on January 10, 1947, and was known as a political activist and former member…
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Kodak Black Arrested (VIDEO)
Though the charges are still unknown, it appears that South Florida rapper Kodak Black has been arrested. The news comes courtesy of DJ Akademiks, who obtained a video of Kodak being led into the backseat of a police SUV. The persons who filmed the video can be heard yelling out, “Project Baby!” referring to Kodak’s nickname as well as the title of his first mixtape. Kodak Black was just arrested. pic.twitter.com/MLpKyLZz0L — DJ Akademiks (@IamAkademiks) April 21, 2016 The above Twitter post also shows Kodak seated on the pavement while handcuffed. The arrest comes in the midst of Kodak’s most successful year yet, with the release of his Institution mixtape…
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Prince Dies at 57 at Paisley Park
The hugely popular and acclaimed musician Prince has died at his home in Minnesota at the age of 57, his publicist has said. Police were called to a medical emergency at his Paisley Park estate earlier on Thursday, US media reported. An investigation is underway. Prince became a global superstar in the 1980s, with albums such as 1999, Purple Rain and Sign O’ the Times. He sold more than 100 million records during his career. Born Prince Rogers Nelson in 1958 he was a prolific writer and performer from a young age. A singer, songwriter, arranger and multi-instrumentalist, Prince recorded more than 30 albums. His best known hits include Let’s Go Crazy…
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‘Underground’ Cast Applaud Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill
“We’re excited that we’re starting to represent our actual history,” Joe Pokaski tells TheWrap. With the news that Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, the cast and creators of WGN America’s Underground Railroad series “Underground” could not be happier. “We’ve always said the show ‘Underground’ is about American heroes, so to finally have not only a woman but a black woman on a monetary bill is fantastic,” co-creator Misha Green told TheWrap. “We use money all the time. We’re used to seeing these faces of these white males and now we’re excited that we’re starting to represent our actual history,” co-creator Joe Pokaski added. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 from now…
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NFL’s Will Smith Murdered
Former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot and killed late Saturday in New Orleans, according to the Times-Picayune. He was 34. New Orleans police said Smith and his wife were the victims of a double shooting about 11:29 p.m. Saturday in the city’s Lower Garden District, the Times-Picayune reports. Smith and his wife reportedly were in their Mercedes SUV when a Hummer H2 struck their vehicle. After the impact forced Smith’s SUV into another car, he and the Hummer’s driver “exchanged words,” police said. “The driver of the Hummer produced a handgun and shot the male victim multiple times and his 34-year-old wife twice in the right…
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The Answer: Yes
Former Philadelphia 76er and 9 time All-Star player also known as The Answer received his answer. The answer was YES!! Our Allen Iverson was elected this morning to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Sept 9th 2016! I say “our Allen” because Iverson definitely stayed true to himself throughout the course of his careers giving hope to little black corn-row rockin (yes corn rolls… not boxer braids) boys who grew up in a hard & similar fashion as he, that they may find it realistic to have an extremely successful career in the NBA. Not only did he ball but he left his mark all over the hip-hop community including music…
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5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE SCM AWARDS
Last year I attended the SCM awards for the first time. I’d heard about it and even seen different things via my social media outlets but had never experienced the SCMs for myself. I had a million different things I was scheduled to do on the date the awards were set last year, and although I wanted to be there, I mentally excused myself because of my other obligations. I thought about it though and my strong belief in the power of networking (as well as my good common sense lol ) asked the question : ok bitch so where else are u gonna get Tony Neal, Bigga Rankin, Hot…
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Lane Bryant Commercial Banned Due to ‘Indecency’
NBC and ABC have reportedly banned a Lane Bryant commercial featuring plus-size models, according to TMZ. The unaired 30-second spot features brief nudity as well as a breastfeeding model. “As part of the normal advertising standards process, we reviewed a rough cut of the ad and asked for minor edits to comply with broadcast indecency guidelines,” NBC told the Daily News. “The ad was not rejected and we welcome the updated creative.” Lane Bryant said that the ad was rejected “as-is” and are considering whether or not to re-submit it, a rep told The Daily News. “I don’t think these models are any more nude than any other models we’ve seen…
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Peyton Manning Announces Retirement From Football
Peyton Manning announced his retirement from football after 18 NFL seasons during his emotional press conference speech, March 7. The Super Bowl 50 champ took some time to himself, maintaining his composure in front of his family, friends, and former teammates before beginning his speech. “There is something about 18 years … 18 is a good number,” Manning said. “Today, I retire from pro football.” He said, “I revere football. I love the game,” Manning said. “You don’t have to wonder if I’ll miss the game. Absolutely. Absolutely, I will.” SOURCE: VLADTV Related articles across the web We remember Peyton Manning’s funniest SNL skit ever ahead of what could be…
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D’Angelo Russell Shot to the Groin by LeBron James
Note to Los Angeles Lakers D’Angelo Russell: Always keep your eye on the ball(s) – especially when it comes to your own. Towards the end of last night’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James attempted to pass the ball to a teammate but was intercepted by the rookie’s nether region – needless to say Russell had to take a moment to regain himself. Fortunately he was able to laugh it off about an hour later. “I’m all right. It was unexpected,” he stated. “I know if I expected it, it would’ve hurt more than it did. It was tough. Every guy knows the feeling.” Russell then advised people to…
