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Check out Casey Veggies latest banger titled "All Eyez on Me." The song was produced by DJ Reflex.
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Houston rapper's Kirko Bangz and Z-Ro a.k.a. the Mo City Don collaborate on a song titled "Money On the Dresser." Peep the video shot By BlueStaar
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An unrepentant Dylann Roof was sentenced to death Tuesday for killing nine black church members during Bible study, the first person to face execution for federal hate crime convictions.
A jury deliberated his sentence for about three hours, capping a trial in which Roof did not fight for his life or show any remorse. He was his own attorney during sentencing and insisted that he wasn't mentally ill, but he never asked for forgiveness or mercy, or explained the crime.
And he threw away one last chance to plead for his life on Tuesday, telling jurors: "I still feel like I had to do it."
Every juror looked directly at Roof, 22, as he spoke for about five minutes. A few nodded as he reminded them that they said during jury selection they could fairly weigh the factors of his case. Only one of them, he noted, had to disagree to spare his life.
"I have the right to ask you to give me a life sentence, but I'm not sure what good it would do anyway," he said.
When the verdict was read, he stood stoic and showed no emotion. Several family members of victims wiped away quiet tears.
Roof told FBI agents when they arrested him after the June 17, 2015, slayings that he wanted the shootings to bring back segregation or perhaps start a race war. Instead, the slayings had a unifying effect, as South Carolina removed the Confederate flag from its Statehouse for the first time in more than 50 years and other states followed suit, taking down Confederate banners and monuments. Roof had posed with the flag in photos.
Roof specifically picked out Emanuel AME Church, the South's oldest black church, to carry out the cold, calculated slaughter, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Richardson said.
Family members of the victims of the Emanuel Church shooting leave the courthouse during a break at the Charleston Federal Courthouse during the federal trial of Dylann Roof in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. January 10, 2017.
The 12 people he targeted opened the door for a stranger with a smile, he said. Three people survived the attack.
"They welcomed a 13th person that night ... with a kind word, a Bible, a handout and a chair," Richardson said during his closing argument. "He had come with a hateful heart and a Glock .45."
Nine victims of the Charleston church shooting. Top row: Cynthia Hurd, Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton Middle row: Daniel Simmons, Rev. Depayne Middleton Doctor, Tywanza Sanders Bottom row: Myra Thompson, Ethel Lee Lance, Susie Jackson
The gunman sat with the Bible study group for about 45 minutes. During the final prayer — when everyone's eyes were closed — he started firing. He stood over some of the fallen victims, shooting them again as they lay on the floor, Richardson said.
The prosecutor reminded jurors about each one of the victims and the bloody scene that Roof left in the church's lower level.
Nearly two dozen friends and relatives of the victims testified during the sentencing phase of the trial. They shared cherished memories and talked about a future without a mother, father, sister or brother. They shed tears, and their voices shook, but none of them said whether Roof should face the death penalty.
Jennifer Pinckney testified about huddling under a desk with her 6-year-old daughter, her hand clasped over the girl's mouth to keep her quiet, as Roof started firing.
Not knowing for certain if the danger had passed, Pinckney dialed 911 and breathlessly told an operator she had heard shots inside the church.
"I think there's been a shooting. I'm in the closet, under a desk," Pinckney told the operator. "Please hurry."
On the call, Pinckney tries to comfort her daughter Malana, who had been watching cartoons in her father's office as he participated in Bible study.
"Daddy's dead?" Malana says.
"No, baby, no," the mother says. But at that moment, Pinckney said she knew her husband, church pastor Clementa Pinckney, had been killed.
The prosecutor reminded jurors that Clementa Pinckney, the church pastor and a state senator, would be remembered for singing goofy songs and watching cartoons with his young daughters. In a sign of perhaps how important that testimony was, jurors re-watched a speech by Pinckney in which he talks about the history of Emanuel and its mission.
State Senator Clementa C. Pinckney
The jury convicted him last month of all 33 federal charges he faced, including hate crimes.
Roof did not explain his actions to jurors, saying only that "anyone who hates anything in their mind has a good reason for it."
Roof had the opportunity to present evidence that he had possibly suffered from mental illness, but he did not call any witnesses or present any evidence.
In one of his journals, he wrote that he didn't believe in psychology, calling it "a Jewish invention" that "does nothing but invent diseases and tell people they have problems when they don't."
His attorneys said he didn't want to present any evidence that might embarrass him or his family.
After he was sentenced, Roof asked a judge to appoint him new attorneys, but the judge said he was not inclined to because they had performed "admirably."
A judge will formally sentence him during a hearing Wednesday.
The last person sent to federal death row was Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in 2015.
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Parts of a sex tape that allegedly shows Fetty Wap with his ex-girlfriend Alexis Skyy hit the internet Tuesday, January 10, leaving the rapper scrambling to prevent the entire thing from getting out.
TMZ reports that Fetty has put his legal team to work sending cease-and-desist orders to websites posting the footage.
Fetty's team is not accusing Skyy of leaking the tape, but say that only she and the rapper had copies of it.
What the "Trap Queen" hit maker fears most is the full tape being sold. He's on a mission to prevent that.
Skyy's lawyer, Eric Croone, told TMZ that the tape was leaked without his client's permission. He says they are also considering taking legal action.
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Kodak Black is on a mission to dethrone Lil Wayne as the best spitter in the business.
The 19-year old Pompano Beach, Florida native started his campaign against Weezy in December when he tweeted: "Lil Wayne Ain't The Best Fucking Rapper Alive ... IAM."
On Monday, January 9, Black took things to another level by challenging the Young Money Records CEO to a fight.
“Ay listen here man. Tell Lil Wayne fight me, know what I’m saying. Black says in a video posted on his Instagram account. "We finna get in the ring, we finna fight -- me and Lil Wayne. I’m finna knock that stupid ass nigga out. And if he whoop me, he the best rapper alive, ya heard me?
"Tell Lil Wayne fight me in the ring. And I’m gon’ beat his stupid ass," he continues. "And I bet everything on it. Since Soulja Boy and Chris Brown doing it, I don’t even need no trainer. I don’t need Floyd Mayweather, Adrien Broner. I’m finna beat Lil Wayne stupid ass, watch!”
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Mike Tyson is training Chris Brown for his upcoming boxing match with Soulja Boy. The legendary former pugilist teamed up with Breezy to record a Soulja diss track titled "If You Show Up."
“If you show up, it’s going down/ I’m gonna teach him how to knock your ass down," Mike repeats in a leaked snippet from his verse in the song.
Give it a listen up top.
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15-time Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Alicia Keys brightens our day with a new song titled "Sweet F'in Love." The track was produced by Kaytranada.
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Fast rising Atlanta rapper Bankroll Fresh lost his life in March of 2016, at the young age of 28. Luckily, his legacy will live on through his music.
"Truth Be Told" is the first single off of his forthcoming debut album titled "In Bank We Trust." The song is available now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/truth-be-told-single/id1191582550
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The Chris Brown vs. Soulja Boy boxing match will not be held in Las Vegas as originally planned. TMZ reports that it will most likely go down in Dubai.
The change of plans are a result of Sin City's boxing regulations for amateur fights, which include mandatory drug tests.
Big Soulja and Breezy both allegedly smoke weed and don't want to risk the fight being called off due to a positive blood sample.
The fight will settle the artist's beef with each other and line their pockets with expected large profits from pay-per-view buys.
If either combatant fails to do well in the ring it won't be because they didn't have proper preparation going in. Mike Tyson has signed on to train Breezy, while Floyd Mayweather Jr. will get Soulja ready.
Floyd is also promoting the fight via his company, Mayweather Promotions.
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Juelz Santana continues to bang out quality music at a rapid pace. His latest effort is called "Drake Voice." The track was produced by Jahlil Beats.
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Miguel Cotto and James Kirkland are preparing to face off on February 25 at The Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, in a boxing match that can be seen via HBO pay-per-view..
The bout is being held at a special catch weight of 153 pounds.
At the most recent press conference for the fight Kirkland talks with Thisis50 about reuniting with trainer Ann Wolfe, his thoughts on Cotto's punching power and more.
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Smack and the Ultimate Rap League release yet another match from their "Nome 6" event. This battle features TAY ROC, representing Baltimore, Maryland, vs Phoenix, Arizona spitter RUM NITTY.
Peep it below and let us know who you think won.
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This one's a straight up bar-fest.
Dave East calls on G Herbo and Don Q for a new collaboration titled "No Hook." Stream it up top, you won't be disappointed.
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Markeith Loyd (left) is a suspect in the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, as well as the shooting death of Orlando police officer Debra Clayton (right)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A massive manhunt was underway Monday in central Florida as authorities searched for a man accused of shooting and killing an Orlando police officer.
The Orlando Police Department announced the death of Master Sgt. Debra Clayton on its official Twitter account Monday morning. A short time later, authorities said at a press conference that a second law enforcement officer was killed in a vehicle accident while searching for the suspect in Clayton's killing.
The shooting occurred near a Walmart store in northwest Orlando earlier Monday.
OPD @ChiefJohnMina It is with such a heavy heart that I have to tell you Master Sgt Debra Clayton a 17-year veteran of OPD, died at 7:40 am pic.twitter.com/owWHyuaOtj
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 9, 2017
Authorities were offering a $60,000 reward for any information leading to Loyd's arrest. Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said deputies had been searching unsuccessfully for Loyd for several weeks and believe he was receiving help from someone.
If you know the location of Markeith Loyd reward is up to $60,000. Please call @CrimelineFL pic.twitter.com/hHrf8bMDWt
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 9, 2017
"He should be considered armed and dangerous," said Police Chief John Mina said at a press conference. "He will be brought to justice."
Mina lauded Clayton, a 17-year veteran of the force as a "committed" officer and "a hero" who gave her life to the community she loves. The tweet said Clayton always had a smile and a high five for every child she came across.
In this image made from video and released by the Orlando Police Department, officers salute Master Sgt. Debra Clayton Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Orlando, Fla.
"She made a point, even outside her working hours, do to things for youth and do things for the community," said Deputy Chief Orlando Rolon, who added he assumed she was wearing a bulletproof vest since that is agency policy.
She was married and had two children. She died Monday at 7:40 a.m., less than an hour after she was shot while on duty.
THIS is how we know and remember Sergeant Debra Clayton. She always had a smile for kids and always took a moment to interact w/community. pic.twitter.com/8zL46iyUe6
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 9, 2017
Master Sgt. Clayton was deeply committed to the community and to police work. pic.twitter.com/BBelv7Et1V
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 9, 2017
Police released a video of Clayton's body being taken out of the hospital to a waiting van in a flag-covered stretcher. A line of officers saluted as the stretcher was wheeled out.
The Orlando Police Department family is heartbroken today. One of our own was taken in the line of duty. There are no words. pic.twitter.com/M48o1nnr4h
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 9, 2017
Authorities said 17 area schools were placed in lockdown following the shooting.
Law enforcement officials stand near the entrance to a Walmart where a police officer Debra Clayton was shot and killed, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Orlando, Fla.
Mina said officers believed they knew where Loyd was. Officers were deployed to an apartment complex in northwest Orlando. The apartment complex and shooting in northwest Orlando was nowhere near Orlando's tourism corridor in the southern part of the metro area.
"There will be a large law enforcement presence in that area until we can determine he is not there," Mina said.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a day of mourning in the city.
. @orlandomayor declares today a Day of Mourning in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/FBB5D5BNw3
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 9, 2017
Clayton either recognized Loyd or had been tipped off to his whereabouts when she approached him Monday morning, Mina said.
Loyd then fired multiple shots at Clayton, according to the police.
Sheriff's officials said Loyd was spotted by a deputy fleeing in the Orlando police officer's vehicle. The suspect pulled into a nearby apartment complex and then fired at a deputy, striking the deputy's SUV twice. The deputy wasn't harmed, the sheriff's office said.
Loyd then carjacked another vehicle, drove away and then abandoned the vehicle not far away, according to the sheriff's office.
The manhunt was being conducted where he abandoned the vehicle.
Gov. Rick Scott cancelled an appearance in Orlando because of the shooting but appeared with Orlando officials at the news conference.
"I'm heartbroken and angry," Scott said.
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Information from: Orlando Sentinel, http://www.orlandosentinel.com/
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DVO YG connects with Rocaine for a song titled "Dope Man." Check out the official music video produced & shot by The Cinema Gods of 4shoMag.com.
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OVO Sound recording artist PartyNextDoor decides to hop on Big Lean's song "Stamina" for a fresh remix. You can pick up the original version now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/stamina-single/id1153921557
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Doe Boy recruits Machine Gun Kelly for "Gang." Check out the official music video below and let us know your thoughts on this collaboration in the comment section.
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Big T addresses all of the Instagram/Twitter that's been going on as of late between Soulja Boy, Chris Brown, Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, Karrueche Tran and others in his new song titled "Shoot My Shot."
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Multi-talented actor/writer/comedian/rapper/singer Donald Glover a.k.a. Childish Gambino was a big winner at the 74th Golden Globe Awards Sunday, January 8.
The television show "Atlanta," which he co-wrote and executive-produced, won the award for Best TV Series Musical or Comedy.
Glover also walked away with the Best Actor in a TV Series Musical or Comedy trophy for his performance as Earnest "Earn" Marks in the show.
While accepting the Best TV Series award, Glover, shouted out the rap group Migos.
"I really wanna that the Migos. Not for being in the show, but for making 'Bad and Boujee.' Like, that's the best song ever," Glover said.
Backstage the "3005" hit maker was asked by a reporter why he included the trio in his acceptance speech.
"I think they're The Beatles of this generation, and they don't get a lot of respect ... I think outside of Atlanta," Glover responded. "Not that they don't get a lot of respect, but there's a generation ... sort of like the YouTube generation, that I kinda came up with. There's a generation of kids that are growing up on something that's completely separate from a whole group of people. And honestly that song's just fly. There's no better song to have sex to."
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