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Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, the three women held against their will for a decade locked in a Cleveland, Ohio, home, posted a video on YouTube early this morning to offer thanks for the support they have received trying to rebuild their lives.
Each of the women appeared separately in the 3-minute, 33-second video, with Berry and Knight each making a brief statement, while DeJesus answered questions from someone off camera, followed by her father, Felix DeJesus, and then her mother, Nancy Ruiz.
Berry appears calm and happy in the video, which was filmed July 2. She smiles frequently, as she offers thanks not only for those who have helped her, but to those who have respected the three women's request for privacy.
Amanda Berry
"First and foremost, I want everyone to know how happy I am to be home with my family, my friends," she says. "It's been unbelievable. I want to thank everyone who has helped me and my family through this entire ordeal. Everyone who has been there to support us has been a blessing to have such an outpouring of love and kindness. I am getting stronger each day and having my privacy has helped immensely."
In response to a question of what she wants to say, DeJesus briefly answers that she would like to say thank you, before her father and then her mother speak at greater length.
Gina Dejesus
Ruiz reflected on the love and support of neighbors, such as those who played such a big role in helping the three young women finally escape their captivity.
"Parents in general that do have a loved one missing, please do me one big favor. Count on your neighbors. Don't be afraid to ask for the help because help is available," she said.
Knight, who appears last, expresses confidence for the future and talks about how her faith in God has helped her.
Michelle Knight
"I may have been through hell and back, but I am strong enough to walk through hell with a smile on my face and with my held high and my feet firmly on the ground," she says. "Walking hand-in-hand with my best friend, I will not let the situation define who I am. I will define the situation."
Kathy Joseph, an attorney for Knight, said in a statement about the video that the three young women wanted to "say thank you to people from Cleveland and across the world."
"People are recognizing them now as they go about in public, so they decided to put voices and faces to their heartfelt messages," Joseph said. "It was their decision to relay their thanks in this way to all of the many people who have offered support to them, for which they are extremely grateful."
James Wooley, attorney for Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus, said the release of the video does not mean that the three women will begin making public appearances or granting interviews any time soon.
"It is important for everyone, especially the media, to understand that the three women still have a strong desire for privacy," Wooley said. "They do not want to talk about their ordeal with the media or anyone else. This cannot be stated strongly enough."
Ariel Castro, 52, the man accused of kidnapping the three women and keeping them inside his home, has pleaded not guilty to a 329-count indictment that includes charges of kidnapping and rape.
Ariel Castro
Castro, a former school bus driver, also is also accused of the aggravated murder of a fetus for allegedly forcibly causing an abortion in one of his victims that he is accused of impregnating, a charge that could potentially carry the death penalty.
Castro allegedly snatched Berry, DeJesus and Knight between 2002 and 2004 and imprisoned them, sometimes restrained by chains.
The women were freed on May 6 when Berry cried out for help from behind a closed screen door, getting the attention of neighbors.
"Help me. I'm Amanda Berry. I've been kidnapped, and I've been missing for 10 years, and I'm, I'm here, I'm free now," she told a 911 dispatcher, as she escaped the home with her daughter.
Last week, a judge ruled Castro competent to stand trial and denied him access to the 6-year-old daughter he allegedly fathered with Amanda Berry.
Jury selection for Castro's trial is scheduled to begin on Aug. 5.
The women have had little comment to the media before today's video, but last week released statements through representatives saying that they want Castro's trial resolved quickly, according to The Associated Press.
"The longer this process lasts, the more painful it is for them," said attorney Kathy Joseph, representing Knight. "And the more sordid details of this horror that get disclosed in this process, the more painful it is for them."
"The simple, honest truth is they would like it to be over," said James Wooley, representing Berry and DeJesus. "They want this whole thing behind them. Any date set by which this may end is like light at the end of a tunnel."
In May, a letter released by attorneys for the three women on their behalf said that they were "happy and safe" as they recovered from their harrowing ordeal.
"The outpouring of public support has been nothing short of remarkable," the letter read. "To have complete strangers offer loving support in the form of money, goods and services, reaching out to help like a family member, is appreciated in ways that are impossible to put into words. Amanda, Gina and Michelle, who have asked for nothing, are frankly overwhelmed by it all."
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As most of you know, neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman is currently on trial for the murder of 17-year old Trayvon Martin. Many are speculating that Zimmerman will be found not guilty.
On this morning's episode of "The Realness," Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds debated the affect a not guilty verdict will have on America.
Peter thinks a not guilty verdict will set back progress we have made. Cipha disagreed, arguing that as a country we already feel terrible about many things that are going on.
What's is your opinion regarding the outcome of the case?
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The Wu Tang Clan were one of the featured performers at Quebec's Festival d'ete on Friday, July 5. The group opened their set with the classic song "Bring Da Ruckus" in front of a packed crowd of 40,000 fans at the Bell Stage on the Plains of Abraham. Peep the footage below.
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Kanye West drops his official music video for "Black Skinhead" off of his latest album, Yeezus.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. called in to Shade 45 to chop it up with DJ Whoo Kid on the WHOOLYWOOD SHUFFLE.
He discusses what a great businessman and artist 50 Cent is, his artist Earl Haze and Lil Wayne bringing him out to the ring for his next fight against super tough Mexican opponent Canelo Alvarez.
Floyd also says he thinks Kevin Durant is the best basketball player in the NBA.
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Wyclef Jean recently performed at B.B. King in New York City. The former Fugees member brought along a few special guests like Troy Ave, Waka Flocka Flame and more. Check that out below.
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Slaughterhouse emcee Crooked I gives fan their first look at the cover of his forthcoming album, Apex Predator. The Long Beach, California native will be releasing the project on July 30th.
**UPDATE** June 8
Crooked has released the tracklist for the album. Surprisingly there are no features from his fellow Slaughterhouse members, but he does snag guest vocals from K-Young, Tena Jones and Tech N9ne
01. YODO
02. Vegas On Biz (feat. K-Young)
03. Let Me Get It (feat. Tech N9ne)
04. Apex Predator (My Gun Go)
05. Nobody Cares (feat. Tena Jones)
06. Crowns
07. A Lady Fell In Love
08. No Sleep Gang
09. Sumthin From Nuthin (Beatbox)
10. Crook N Porter
11. Tell Them MF’s We Made It
Shouts to HHNM
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Mario teams up with Young Money Princess Nicki Minaj for his hot new single "Somebody Else." Peep the official music video up top.
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20-year old Brazilian funk singer MC Daleste has been shot and killed during a performance.
Daleste, real name Daniel Pellegrine, was performing in the Brazilian city of Campinas in the São Paulo State, Saturday (July 6) when a gunman shot him in the stomach.
According to a Brazilian news source, Daleste was rushed to City Hospital Paulinia where he died on Sunday.
The incident was captured on video by someone in the audience. Since it's upload to YouTube it's been viewed over 4 million times.
There have been no arrests made in the case. The shooting occurs at the 1:05 mark in the clip below.
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Lauryn Hill has reported to a federal prison in Connecticut to begin her 3-month sentence for tax evasion.
According to TMZ, the former Fugees singer/rapper will be housed in general population at the the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury.
The Grammy Award-winning entertainer pleaded guilty in June 2012 to evading federal taxes on $1.8 million earned between 2005 and 2007. In May 2013, Hill was sentenced in a New Jersey federal court.
In addition to serving three months in prison, Hill must pay a $60,000 fine. After she is released from prison, she will be under parole supervision for a year, the first three months of which will be spent under home confinement.
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Hall of Fame football player Lawrence Taylor's son has been arrested and could be facing a long prison sentence after being accused of statutory rape and sodomy in Powder Springs, Georgia.
Lawrence Taylor Jr. reportedly committed sodomy by forcing oral sex on a 16-year old girl Saturday, July 6.
The teen told police that Taylor Jr. "first asked her if he could eat her out repeatedly in which she stated no," according to TMZ.
The 31-year old then "with force spread her legs then pulled her bathing suit to the side and gave her oral sex."
When police were called to the scene another underage girl told police that LTJ had sex with her 5 or 6 times in February 2012.
Taylor Jr. was arrested and taken to Cobb County Adult Detention Center, where he's currently being held without bail. He's been charged with three felonies. Statutory rape, aggravated child molestation, and statutory aggravated sodomy.
If convicted of aggravated sodomy or aggravated child molestation, Taylor would face 25 years to life in prison. A statutory rape conviction carries the possibility of 10 to 20 years in prison, according to Georgia state law.
Lawrence Taylor Jr. (left) and Sr.
Taylor Sr. is on probation for statutory rape after having sex with an underage prostitute in 2010.
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Nicki Minaj had a really good time at Perfection Gentleman's Club in Queens, New York on Sunday, July 7. The Young Money rapper and the female dancers got up close and personal during her visit.
The Harajuku Barbie tweeted about her freaky experience to her 16 million Twitter followers.
Meek Mill and Maino were also reportedly in the building. Peep a few pics below and up top courtesy of Nicki's Instagram account.
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New Jersey emcee Ransom is back with brand new visuals for his freestyle over Rick Ross and Jadakiss' "Oil Money Gang" instrumental. Watch Duffle Bag Ran do his thing below in studio style.
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During Ramadan more than 100 detainees at Guantanamo Bay protest by going on hunger strikes. More than 40 of them are force-fed using military instructions, or standard operating procedure obtained through leaked documents.
Rapper/actor Yasiin Bey a.k.a. Mos Def agreed to let himself experience the procedure in this four-minute film made by Human Rights organization Reprieve and Bafta award-winning director Asif Kapadia.
The procedure looks very painful. Mos screams for it to be stopped before it's finished and begins to cry. Watch the film below.
WARNING SOME MAY FIND THE IMAGES DISTURBING.
Footage by the Guardian UK
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Goodie Mob is getting ready to release their first album since 2004's One Monkey Don't Stop No Show. Their upcoming album, Age Against the Machine, also marks the return of Cee Lo Green to the group.
Check out the cover art up top. The album will be released on August 27th.
**UPDATE** July 8
Here's the official tracklist for the album. The group decided to keep the features to a minimum with only T.I. and Janelle Monae making guest appearances.
Tracklist:
1. U Don’t Know What You Got (Intro)
2. State Of The Art (Radio Killa)
3. Power
4. Silence….. The New Hate (Interlude)
5. I’m Set
6. Valleujah
7. Pinstripes (feat. T.I.)
8. Special Education (feat. Janelle Monae)
9. Ghost Of Gloria Goodchild
10. Kolors
11. Come As You Are
12. Nexperiance
13. The Both Of Me
14. Balls (Interlude)
15. Amy
16. Understanding
17. Uncle Red’s (Interlude)
18. Father Time
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The media is quick to crucify Chris Brown whenever they suspect he might be in trouble, but they seldom give him credit when he gives back to the community.
Breezy's good side was on display as he made a lot of young kids very happy when he gave away 1000 pairs of Reebok sneakers on Saturday (July 6) at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles at the “WE US: Walk Everywhere in Unity’s Shoes” event.
As part of his campaign, Chris works with with the L.A. Mayor’s office and gang reduction organizations to remind the youth that “whenever and whenever they walk, we are a united community.”
The singer posed for photos with some of the children at the event. Peep those below.
Spotted at Rap-Up. Photos from ChrisBrown.us
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Samsung Galaxy users got to listen to Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail album first when he gave away one million copies on the 4th of July. Retail outlets will have the album available for purchase on Tuesday, July 9.
Check out the project's booklet and production credits below courtesy of HHNM.
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Damon Dash is facing another huge financial hurdle. Jay-Z's former Roc-A-Fella Records business partner has been hit with a bill of $2,802,262.30 by Uncle Sam.
According to TMZ, the federal govenrnmant has filed a tax lien against Dash for unpaid taxes for the years 2005 ($2,614,918.10) and 2011 ($187,544.20).
Dame also reportedly owes back taxes to the states of New York and New Jersey.
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Oakland's Mistah Fab will be releasing his latest mixtape Hello Ratchet very soon. Here's a new song off of the project titled "Fuck All That." Peep the track out up top. Follow Fab on Twitter @MistahFAB.
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