G-Unit stopped by Philadelphia radio station Power 99 to chop it up with DJ Cosmic Kev.
The crew discuss what led to their break up, reuniting, Tony Yayo realizing how much 50 Cent has done for him, Young Buck's mom loving 50, working with Freeway, linking up with Kidd Kidd, group and solo albums, Power, being cool with Jay Z,
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Bianca, formerly known as Young B of "Chicken Noodle Soup" fame, is back on the scene with a new single entitled "Hurd Ju" featuring and produced by Remo The Hitmaker.
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Philadelphia emcee Dark Lo continues to represent the Original Block Hustlaz to the fullest. He hops on the classic instrumental to Gang Starr's "Mass Appeal" for a new freestyle. Directed by Jordan Tower Films.
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The footage of Ray Rice knocking out his then fiancee, Janay Palmer, in an elevator at the Revel Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City has finally surfaced. The incident occurred on February 15, 2014.
TMZ obtained the surveillance footage that is sure to cause more second guessing of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's decision to only suspend Rice for two games and fine him $500,000.
Janay and Ray appeared to be arguing prior to stepping onto the elevator. Once inside Ray punches her. Janay moves towards him and he punches her again. She falls and hits her head against the elevator railing. The Baltimore Ravens player then drags her out of the elevator.
She remains unconscious for a period of time while lying face down in the entryway of the elevator. A security guard stands next to her. Janay eventually sits up with Ray's help, but is obviously still woozy.
Ray was charged with third-degree charge of aggravated assault. Prior to the trial he accepted a diversion program that permits certain defendants to avoid formal prosecution if they attend the program for a minimum of one year. If he completes the program the aggravated assault charge will be dismissed. However, the charge will remain on his record.
The couple has gone on to get married.
"It is disappointing that I will not be with my teammates for the first two games of the season, but that's my fault," Rice said in a statement released by Ravens via ESPN. "As I said earlier, I failed in many ways. But, Janay and I have learned from this. We have become better as a couple and as parents. I am better because of everything we have experienced since that night. The counseling has helped tremendously."
Should Rice have gotten suspended for more games?
**UPDATE**
The #Ravens have terminated RB Ray Rice's contract this afternoon.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 8, 2014The Baltimore Ravens have moved swiftly in light of the video of Ray Rice knocking out his wife Janay surfacing. The organization has taken the bold step of terminating the star running back's contract.
He's also been suspended indefinitely by the NFL. This could possibly end the 27-year old's career in the league. When or if he's reinstated not many teams will want to deal with the public relations nightmare that will come with signing him.
The Ravens drafted Rice in the 2nd round out of Rutgers in the 2008 draft. He's been one of the top players at his position over the last five years.
In 2012 he signed a new five-year contract worth roughly $40 million.
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In April 2014, Atlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson commented on what should be done to then L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling after audio tapes of him espousing racist views leaked.
"There can be zero tolerance for what he said," Levenson told Fox Sports at the time. "Those were racist, bigoted remarks that we can't tolerate."
Today it's been announced that Levenson will be selling his own team following the revelation that he sent a racist email in 2012.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement on the matter Sunday morning, September 7.
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"Following Bruce Levenson notifying the league office this July of his August 2012 email, the NBA commenced an independent investigation regarding the circumstances of Mr. Levenson's comments.
Prior to the completion of the investigation, Mr. Levenson notified me last evening that he had decided to sell his controlling interest in the Atlanta Hawks. As Mr. Levenson acknowledged, the views he expressed are entirely unacceptable and are in stark contrast to the core principles of the National Basketball Association. He shared with me how truly remorseful he is for using those hurtful words and how apologetic he is to the entire NBA family – fans, players, team employees, business partners and fellow team owners – for having diverted attention away from our game.
I commend Mr. Levenson for self-reporting to the league office, for being fully cooperative with the league and its independent investigator, and for putting the best interests of the Hawks, the Atlanta community, and the NBA first.
We will be working with the Hawks ownership group on the appropriate process for the sale of the team and I have offered our full support to Hawks CEO Steve Koonin, who will now oversee all team operations.
The NBA and its teams have long had in place anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies in order to facilitate respectful and diverse workplaces. Earlier this summer, the league re-doubled its efforts by, among other things, making it mandatory for all league and team personnel to receive annual training on these issues."
Levenson also issued a statement.
“Over the past several years, I've spent a lot of time grappling with low attendance at our games and the need for the Hawks to attract more season ticket holders and corporate sponsors. Over that time, I've talked with team executives about the need for the Hawks to build a more diverse fan base that includes more suburban whites, and I shared my thoughts on why our efforts to bridge Atlanta's racial sports divide seemed to be failing.
In trying to address those issues, I wrote an e-mail two years ago that was inappropriate and offensive. I trivialized our fans by making clichéd assumptions about their interests (i.e. hip hop vs. country, white vs. black cheerleaders, etc.) and by stereotyping their perceptions of one another (i.e. that white fans might be afraid of our black fans). By focusing on race, I also sent the unintentional and hurtful message that our white fans are more valuable than our black fans.
If you're angry about what I wrote, you should be. I'm angry at myself, too. It was inflammatory nonsense. We all may have subtle biases and preconceptions when it comes to race, but my role as a leader is to challenge them, not to validate or accommodate those who might hold them.
I have said repeatedly that the NBA should have zero tolerance for racism, and I strongly believe that to be true. That is why I voluntarily reported my inappropriate e-mail to the NBA.
After much long and difficult contemplation, I have decided that it is in the best interests of the team, the Atlanta community, and the NBA to sell my controlling interest in the Hawks franchise.
Hawks CEO Steve Koonin will oversee all team operations and take all organizational reports as we proceed with the sale process.
I'm truly embarrassed by my words in that e-mail, and I apologize to the members of the Hawks family and all of our fans.
To the Hawks family and its fans, you have my deepest gratitude for the past ten years. Working with this team and its extraordinary executives, coaching staff, and players has been one of the highlights of my life. I am proud of our diverse, passionate, and growing legion of Hawks fans, and I will continue to join you in cheering for the best team in the NBA.”
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An undated video showing a white Syracuse University soccer player hurling homophobic and racist slurs at a person filming her is causing controversy.
Hanna Strong, a senior, is seen on the tape arguing with a black male who has his hands up.
“If you touch me, it will be over,” Strong tells him before noticing she is being filmed. “Are you recording this? You faggot ass nigger. It’s bullshit. Call me out on saying the n-word? I don’t give a shit. Don’t record me saying this!”
Daryl Gross, Syracuse’s director of athletics, issued a statement on the student's comments.
“This type of intolerant and hurtful language, focused on both race and sexual orientation, is not part of the culture we seek to foster among our student-athletes and it has no place at Syracuse University,” Gross wrote. “Syracuse Athletics, as a strong and diverse part of this University community, has zero tolerance for these actions.”
Strong has been suspended indefinitely from the team sparking a debate on social media among the school's former and current black male athletes.
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Source: Syracuse.com
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Gucci Mane will be heading home a year earlier from prison after a judge granted his request to have time served count towards his 39 month sentence. A request that was initially denied, according to TMZ.
The 1017 Brick Squad Records boss was initially jailed in September 2013 for two gun related incidents.
On September 12 police busted him for having a Taurus 45-caliber handgun and eight rounds of ammunition. On September 14, a friend flagged down a patrol car to report that Gucci was acting erratically.
When officers approached, he reportedly cursed and threatened them with a gun. Police arrested him and found a Glock 40-caliber handgun and 11 rounds of ammunition.
In August 2014 Gucci was sentenced to three years and three months in prison for the firearms charges. As part of a plea deal Gucci, real name Radric Davis, must seek mental health treatment when he is released. He must also pay a restitution of $5,000 and give up all firearms listed in the indictment.
He will be released in December 2016.
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It's time for gridiron rivalries to renew with the start of the NFL season. Trinidad James (Atlanta) and Curren$y (New Orleans) link up for a new song representing their cities entitled "Who Dat (Falcons Vs Saints 4Ever)." Produced by Monsta Beatz.
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Chicago rapper Fredo Santana releases an official music video for "Who Are U." Produced by 12Hunna. This is off of his latest mixtape entitled Walking Legend. Grab it from Datpiff http://www.datpiff.com/Fredo-Santana-Walking-Legend-mixtape.634679.html.
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*Story updated with additional video, photos and quotes*
Meredith Cole and her boyfriend Alex Vessey had a hellish night when they were attacked by a group of thugs on August 22.
According to The Mirror, Vessey was DJing at the Outland Ballroom when Cole was groped outside by a group of men. When Cole told Vessey what happened they went outside to get a description of the men to give to police.
"It was embarrassing kind of, and weird and uncomfortable, it was really intimidating too," Cole told KY3, recalling the sexual assault. "It was scary I guess is what I'm trying to say."
The couple can be seen on surveillance footage walking when a group of six men attack them from behind. The assault was focused primarily on Vessey, but when Cole tried to stop the beating she was knocked to the ground twice, suffering a fractured ankle and swollen face.
Vessey attempts to fight back as he is repeatedly punched and kicked. He was simply outnumbered and unable to effectively defend himself. He suffered bruises and swelling. Amazingly, he wasn't knocked out and was able to point two police officers in the direction of his attackers after they ran off.
“It was brutal. I don't even remember how it all happened, I hit somebody with my shoe and it was crazy.” Cole said.
Some are calling this a hate crime because the victims were white and the assailants were black, but Cole told KY3 that it had more to do with the sexual assault than anything else.
"It was about the fact that they sexually assaulted me, it wasn't about the fact that we're white and they were black," says Cole. "I was livid, because I could hardly take care of my kid for like a week. Because with a messed up foot you can't chase a 16 month old around,"
Police are still looking for the suspects. What's your opinion on this situation?
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The always opinionated Lord Jamar shared his thoughts on the recent shooting at Chris Brown's pre-VMA party where former Death Row executive Suge Knight was shot 6 times.
Brown has recently been called out for portraying himself to be a Blood, or at the very least gang-affiliated, which many feel is the root of the rumors that the shots in question were actually meant for him, though that theory has never been confirmed.
Lord Jamar questions why Brown would adopt that behavior late in his life, saying he obviously doesn't come from that element and that it would be in his best interest to "knock it off," because pretending to be a gangsta doesn't make you one.
Listen to Lord Jamar's take above.
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Cassidy is back in the battle rap game. He will go against Dizaster in December. He recently sat down with DJ Vlad to talk about his famous battle against Freeway. He explains that during his first meeting Jay Z, the Roc Nation CEO instigated that battle by telling Cass he couldn't out rap anybody on the Roc-A-Fella Records roster back then.
Cassidy also laughed at the thought of Dizaster punching him.
Cassidy says Jay Z instigated Freeway battle
Cassidy Laughs at Thought of Dizaster Punching Him
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Here's a new song from Meek Mill entitled "I Like It" featuring Mac Miller. Meek's sophomore album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, is scheduled to be released on September 9th.
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Various news reports confirm that 25-year old singer Simone Battle has died.
Battle was a finalist on X-Factor USA in 2011. She was later selected by Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin to be in the group, G.R.L.
A joint statement from Reign Deer Entertainment, Robin Antin, Kemosabe Records, and RCA Records reads:
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the loss of Simone Battle of G.R.L. Simone was an exceptional young talent and human being, and we are all devastated to learn of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones at this time.”
(L-R) G.R. L members Lauren Bennett, Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton, Paula van Oppen, Simone Battle
According to TMZ, Simone was found hanging in the closet of her West Hollywood apartment at 8:30 A.M. on Friday, September, 5.
An autopsy has not been completed, but it's suspected the singer committed suicide
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Check out Adela's new single entitled "I Was Waiting" The track was produced by STREETRUNNER. Take a listen to it up top.
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Rayven Justice recruits TeeFlii and Problem for his new single entitled "On Mamas." The League Of Starz-produced tune is available now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-mamas-feat.-teeflii-problem/id916305486.
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Kid Ink revisits his My Own Lane album to release an official music video for "Rollin." Produced by DJ Mustard. Visuals directed by George Orosco. Purchase My Own Lane from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-own-lane/id774075180.
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Eric Garner was killed by the New York Police Police Department earlier this year. His widow, Esaw, recently sat down to talk about the aftermath and her husband with Jack Thriller and Thisis50
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Philadelphia rappers LG and Santos team up for a new track entitled "Brotherly Love." Video directed by We Run the Streets. Download the mp3 here https://soundcloud.com/wrtsceo/lg-ft-santos-brotherly-love
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No mic is safe right now as the reunited G-Unit crew of 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck and Kidd Kidd smash your favorite rapper's instrumentals.
The group bounced over to Philadelphia radio station Power 99 to chop it up up with old friend DJ Cosmic Kev. Of course they laid down a sick Come Up Show freestyle before exiting the building. Listen up top.
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