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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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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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Howard’s Cheerleaders Kneel During National Anthem
The Howard University cheerleaders have joined Colin Kaepernick, Megan Rapinoe and other athletes across the sports landscape in protest. Before Saturday’s road game between the Bison and Rutgers, Howard’s cheerleaders kneeled during the national anthem. These cheerleaders do more than support teams. They support causes. SOURCE: ESPN
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Russell Simmons Offers Brandon Marshall Endorsement Deal
NFL linebacker Brandon Marshall has found a supporter who can offer him more than his sympathies, following reports that a second Marshall sponsor has pulled its endorsement in response to his recent protest of the National Anthem. Music mogul Russell Simmons took to Instagram upon learning the news on Tuesday [September 13], and extended Marshall an opportunity to recoup some of his lost bucks while he continues to stand for what he believes in. “Which other company is supporting Brandon? It says two endorsements,” Simmons asked followers, before jumping the gun on a possible partnership. “RUSHCARD is in. We will find Brandon and make him an offer and make him…
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Akon Talks Giving Millions Electricity
Akon stopped by to talk with VladTV about his light up Africa Project, how he used to live without electricity, and how the politics of starting his project were extremely tricky. Akon let us know that he grew up in Senegal a small country on the West coast of Africa. Akon grew up without electricity and running water, and when it came time to eat, cook, or wash he had to use the same water from a running water well for everything. “When I came to the United States, and [saw] the projects or what they claimed to be projects, Vlad I thought they was living in luxury, compared to…
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[Sports] Alex Rodriguez Retires
Alex Rodriguez announced that he will be retiring from the diamond this week, during a pre-game press conference on Sunday morning [August 7]. The 22-year-veteran will play his final game on Friday versus the Tampa Bay Rays, departing early to make way for the Yankees to begin breaking in some of the young talent they’ve recently acquired. Although it is likely to be the last time he suits up in New York pinstripes, the three-time MVP’s undeniable baseball talent has landed him a suit and tie role, as the front office promises to bring him aboard as an instructor and special advisory to the organization. Despite having been marred in…
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Railing Collapses At Snoop Dogg And Wiz Khalifa Concert
Friday night, during Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg’s performance at BB&T Pavilion, one of two New Jersey stops on their The High Road Tour, a railing separating the crowd from the stage area gave way and sent a sea of fans crashing one on top of the other. “People started piling on top of each other and just started running,” Katie Colbridge told NBC. She watched the incident happen from an adjacent crowd section at the concert. “All you see were tears going down their face. You could see friends holding on to each other, like clenching, like making sure that all their people were there.” Once Snoop and Wiz…
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ADRIEN BRONER SENTENCED TO 30 DAYS IN JAIL
Adrien Broner was scheduled to be in court at 9am but got there at 12pm. Not only did he show up late but in the Judges eyes he looked drunk. The Judge asked Adrien “Have you been Drinking”? Adrien replied “I dont drink your honor, I think someone slipped me something”. When it was all said and done the judge sentenced him to 30 days in jail. After the hearing was done the judge later revealed he was about to throw the case out and dismiss charges but he took Adrien’s tardiness as a sign of disrespect. All my fans write me and send me love… I love all yal…
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Kimbo Slice Passes Away at 42
Kimbo Slice, born Kevin Ferguson, has passed away. He was 42-years-old. The famed MMA fighter Kimbo Slice was admitted to a hospital in a “dire” condition earlier today (June 6) in Florida. Reports TMZ: MMA fighter Kimbo Slice was hospitalized in Florida earlier today … and multiple sources tell TMZ Sports the situation does not look good. Law enforcement sources tell us … Slice was admitted to a hospital near his home in Coral Springs, FL. Police are currently at his home gathering information from family members. Kimbo — real name Kevin Ferguson — last fought at Bellator 149 back in February and defeated Dada 5000 — but the victory…
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