Nick Young of the Los Angeles Lakers has been victimized by thieves for the second time in three years. In 2014, his former home had $100,000 worth of valuables pilfered from it.
TMZ reports that his new L.A. area home was the scene of a much bigger robbery in February.
A suspect or suspects gained entry to the home through an unlocked door. When they were done the 31-year old basketball player's entire safe had been hauled off.
$30,000 in cash, a custom ring, three gold chains and other items were taken. The sum total of the theft was $500,000.
Twenty years ago today we lost one of the greatest emcees to ever live. The Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, was just 24-years old when an unknown assailant shot him to death in Los Angeles.
The Brooklyn, New York native had not even reached his peak, yet he lyrically stood tall over his counterparts.
Both of his solo albums, "Ready to Die" (1994) and "Life After Death" (1997) are widely considered to be classics.
Biggie also introduced the world to Lil Kim and Lil Cease as part of his group Junior M.A.F.I.A. They released one album in 1995 titled "Conspiracy," which spawned the hit songs "Player's Anthem" and "Get Money."
Wherever you're at, pop in a Biggie Smalls CD and raise a toast to a true legend of hip hop. May he rest in peace.
50 Centis gearing up to release his first "greatest hits" album. The "Best of 50 Cent" will arrive on CD and digital formats March 31. Fans wanting a vinyl copy will get their wish on April 7.
Hit songs"In Da Club," "I Get Money," "Ayo Technology," "I'll Still Kill," "21 Questions," "P.I.M.P." Just a Lil Bit"and more from theG-Unit Records CEO's19-year career, will be sprinkled throughout the 18-song project.
BEST OF 50 CENT TRACKLISTING
1. “In Da Club” 2. “21 Questions” feat. Nate Dogg 3. “P.I.M.P.” 4. “Disco Inferno” 5. “Candy Shop” feat. Olivia 6. “Just a Lil Bit” 7. “Outta Control (Remix)” feat. Mobb Deep 8. “Hustler’s Ambition” 9. “Best Friend (Remix)” feat. Olivia 10. “Window Shopper” 11. “Ayo Technology” feat. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland 12. “I Get Money” 13. “Straight to the Bank” 14. “I’ll Still Kill” feat. Akon 15. “Get Up” 16. “I Get It In” 17. “Baby by Me” feat. Ne-Yo 18. “How to Rob” feat. The Madd Rapper (Bonus)
Faizon Love doesn't always play well with others. The actor and comedian attacked a parking attendant Tuesday, March 7, at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, during a dispute over how much he was being charged.
In footage obtained by TMZ, Love can be seen talking to the valet. When the much smaller man turns to walk away Love grabs him from behind and slams him to the ground, then throws him head-first into the counter.
Airport security and police soon arrive to break things up and hauled the "Friday" star off to jail and charged with assault.
Love was released Wednesday morning after posting$2,000bond.
Directed by Eric Nelson Written & Conceptualized by Ben "Lambo" Lambert & Freddie Gibbs
Vocals by Freddie Gibbs Produced by Teddy Walton & Aaron Bow Additional Vocals by Brittany B. Mixed, Mastered, Recorded & Co-produced by Sid "Speakerbomb" Miller Creative Direction/A&R by Ben "Lambo" Lambert
Longtime collaboratorsTrinaandTrick Daddyare joining forces to release a joint album titled "Trick and Trina."
“Yesterday me and Trina signed a deal for a ‘Trick & Trina’ collabo album. So we bringing the city back,” Trick Daddy announced this week to Mass Appeal. “I just want this Trick & Trina record to be classic. I’m going to turn the Diamond Princess back to the Baddest Bitch.”
The friendship between the two dates back to 1998 when they worked together on Trick's hit song "Nann Nigga."
Trick feels like other regions of the country are losing the sound fans grew accustomed to. He doesn't want to see that happen to Miami.
“ATL doesn’t have a sound no more. Miami doesn’t have a sound no more. New York doesn’t have a sound no more,” he explained. “With the exception of Remy Ma & Fat Joe, I don’t remember the last time I heard a real New York record. With the exception of the Migos, I don’t remember the last time I heard an Atlanta record. Miami has a couple artists doing things like, Pitbull and Flo-Rida, but we need to take it back to those days, because if it wasn’t for DJ Khaled, I don’t know if our name and face would even still be mentioned or placed in a hall of fame.”
Between them, Trina and Trick have 13 solo albums. This will be their first full length effort together.
“[The collaboration album is] just something the fans always wanted, and now we’re officially going to make it happen,” Slip N’ Slide CEO Ted Lucas says. “Trick put Miami on the map with gangsta music, which was different from all perspectives. When Miami was known for booty shaking, Trick was able to change the culture of what people thought about of Miami music, and Trina was able to put female rappers on the map. We’re excited about it, and looking forward to it.”
Figure skater Zahra Lari model wears Nike's new hijab for Muslim female athletes
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BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Nike has unveiled a hijab for Muslim female athletes.
The Nike Pro Hijab has been in development for a year, the company said. Athletes contributed input into the product, and figure skater Zahra Lari was among those who tested it.
The pull-on hijab is made of light, stretchy fabric that includes tiny holes for breathability and an elongated back so it will not come untucked. It will come in three colors: black, vast grey and obsidian. Beaverton-based Nike says the hijab will be available for sale next year.
Lari, a hopeful for the Winter Olympics next year in Pyeongchang, South Korea, posted photos of herself wearing the hijab on her Instagram page. Lari is from Abu Dhabi and represents the United Arab Emirates.
"Can't believe this is finally here!!" she wrote.
Last summer, fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad of New York became the first Muslim American woman to compete for the United States wearing a hijab at the Olympics. She earned a bronze medal at the Rio Games.
The U-17 Women's World Cup last October in Jordan marked the first time Muslim players wore headscarves during a FIFA event. Soccer's international governing body formally lifted a ban on head coverings in 2014, recognizing Muslim and Sikh players.
Meanwhile, the governing body for basketball, FIBA, has come under fire for banning headscarves during international competition.
King Bo is back with a new club-friendly single inspired by EFFEN Vodka called 'Motha Effen Party'. The track has recently been played by DJ Kay Slay and DJ Chubby Chub on the airwaves.
Looks likeNicki Minaj is trying to lull everyone to sleep while she plots her lyrical revenge against Remy Ma for dissing her on "Shether."
According to TMZ, sources close to Nicki say the song is full of lies that don't warrant a response ... at least not yet.
During the nearly seven minute diss Remy lobs bombs at Nicki by claiming her butt is fake, has slept with Trey Songz, Lil Wayne and Drake. In addition, Remy said the "Super Bass" rapper had songs ghostwritten for her by Safaree Samuels, used cocaine, bullied Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift because she knew they wouldn't fire back and more.
Meanwhile, Nicki has kept busy by recently making a splash duringParis Fashion Weekand collaborating on songs withFutureandGucci Mane.
She may clap back at Remy sometime in the future, but feels like she's winning the battle so far by remaining silent.
Cash Money Records recording artist and Original Block Hustlaz (OBH) CEO, Ar-Ab, is back with a new mixtape titled "Protocol Vol. 1." The 11-track project features No Brakes Bras, Lihtz Kamaraz, Shady Black and Drama.
The bulk of the production was handled by Stacks Beatsz. Additional beats were provided by Tony Bruce, BattMan and Mike D.
1 Intro 2 Nobody Safe(Feat. Lihtz Kamaraz)[Prod. By BattMan] 3 Out Da Bowl [Prod.By Stacks Beatsz] 4 All Up (Feat. No Brakes Bras)[Prod. By Tony Bruce] 5 Going Away (Feat. Shady Black)[Prod. By Stacks Beatsz] 6 Count It [Prod.by Stacks Beatsz] 7 Get It Right [Prod. By Tony Bruce] 8 Without Me [Prod. By Mike D.] 9 All Day (Feat. Drama)[Prod. By Stacks Beatsz] 10 Close Your Eyes [Prod. By Stacks Beatsz] 11 All We Got Is Us [Prod. by Tony Bruce]
Jidenna was he musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Monday, March 6th. He used the occasion to perform the song "Bambi." Watch it below.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson is catching major flack for comments he made during a speech on Monday, March 6, when he referred to slaves as "immigrants."
"That's what America is about, a land of dreams and opportunity," Carson said. "There were other immigrants who came here in the bottom of slave ships, worked even longer, even harder for less. But they too had a dream that one day their sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters, great-grandsons, great-granddaughters, might pursue prosperity and happiness in this land."
Our WTF of the day: Ben Carson said slaves were immigrants who worked harder for less. pic.twitter.com/ifKQ6NeUIQ
TheNew York Police Departmentare on the lookout forAzealia Banks.
She was due in court on Monday, March 6, for an incident in which she allegedly bit the breast of a female bouncer. Banks failed to show and the judge in the case issued a warrant for her arrest.
As we reported at the time, the Harlem, New York rapper was arrested December 16, 2015, and charged with misdemeanor third-degree assault, following an altercation at club Up&Down in New York City.
Banks reportedly went to the club with an invited guest to attend a party for one of the club's owners. The event was invite-only and attendees were required to get their hand stamped before entering.
When Banks tried to enter the downstairs party she was told to go back up to get a stamp. An argument ensued with 2 bouncers who didn't recognize her.
She reportedly threw a fit and started “screaming at the top of her lungs, cursing” and using racial slurs. A club owner spotted the commotion and allowed Banks in.
Still angry, Banks reportedly attacked the female guard.
A witness says she.“spit in the [female bouncer’s] face.” As Banks was being removed from the club she allegedly bit the bouncer's breast hard enough to almost rip her shirt, causing swelling and redness.
Another day, another lawsuit againstTyga. TheG.O.O.D. Musicrecording artist didn't even bother to show up in court for the latest one, leaving his bank account $65,000lighter because of it.
TMZ reports that the 27-year old "Rack City" rapper, born Micheal Ray Stevenson, was sued by Z Entertainment for breaking a 2015 performance contract.
It seems T-Raww promised not to perform any other Las Vegas shows while in town for Z Entertainment's concert. He decided to double up anyway, taking a gig at a competing venue.
The rapper was also a no-show at a concert for the promoters the year prior. Which makes one wonder why they booked him a second time. Nevertheless, Tyga has to pay $65,000 to the company.
"Today, I'm proud to announce that I'm donating one million dollars to CPS, to support arts and enrichment programming," the 23-year oldGrammy Award-winning artist said during a press conference. "I'm excited to share that this donation was made possible by my fans. Through ticket sales from my upcoming tour and an unprecedented coordination from Live Nation and AEG and Ticketmaster. Also with independent promotors and venues across the country.
"I'm honored to make this donation to the Chicago Public Schools Foundation to help cultivate Chicago creative minds," he he continued. "I'm committed to helping Chicago's children have quality learning experiences that include the arts."