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Report via Houston Chronicle -- Your mind isn't playing tricks. A former member of the pioneering hip-hop group Geto Boys could wind up representing a large part of the city.
Brad Jordan, better known as his rap moniker "Scarface," on Sunday announced his bid for Houston City Council District D. The seat currently held by Councilman Dwight Boykins, who recently filed paperwork indicating he will run for mayor, according to earlier reports in the Houston Chronicle.
The district includes the Texas Medical Center, the Astrodome area, the Museum District, Texas Southern University and the University of Houston.
"It's official," the rapper said in an Instagram post. "I'm offering myself for service as the next Houston City Councilmember for District D. Join our movement! More details to come. www.bradfordistrictd.com."
Fellow Houston rappers Paul Wall and Bun B have already showed their support for Jordan online. "I'm here for this!" Bun B said in a comment on the post.
The announcement came one day before another former Geto Boys rapper Richard Shaw, aka Bushwick Bill, died of pancreatic cancer in Colorado at age 52.
Shaw and Jordan's work with the group helped put Houston on the map in the hip-hop world. City officials have also highlighted Jordan's educational initiatives.
Last year, Boykins and Mayor Sylvester Turner presented Jordan with a proclamation dedicating June 26 as "Brad 'Scarface' Jordan Day," according to CW39.
Jordan is a founding member of The Positive Purpose Movement, which supports education and empowerment programs for underrepresented communities. The rapper also talked to local students last year about bringing music entrepreneurship programs to their schools.
"Through the hard work and dedication of our team and our chairman Brad 'Scarface' Jordan, we are able to stay committed to our vision of 'putting the neighbor back in the hood,'" according to the Positive Purpose Movement's website.
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Reggie Wright Jr. spoke to VladTV about getting his first job in law enforcement after working as a jailer at 19, adding that he went into the police academy after graduating from college. He went on to explain how a known drug dealer named Pat Johnson put up money to help Suge Knight start Death Row. Reggie also detailed how Harry O helped broker the deal, which you can hear more about below.
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Rising Yonkers, New York artist AnF420 recently dropped his "23" years EP, but the grind doesn't stop there. He's already back with a new single titled “Visions.” Born & raised in the same city as DMX, The Lox, Mary J. Blige & other legends from Yonkers, AnF420 is determined to create a name & brand for himself.
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While in New York City recently, MoneyBagg Yo made a pit stop by radio station Hot 97. Check out his freestyle for Funkmaster Flex below.
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Lakers star Kyle Kuzma goes Sneaker Shopping with Complex’s Joe La Puma at Flight Club in Los Angeles and talks about his groundbreaking GOAT deal, impressing LeBron, and stealing his first pair of Jordans.
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Indeed "The Marathon Continues" as All Money In artist, J Stone, pays tribute to his fallen comrade Nipsey Hussle in this touching tribute.
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Philadelphia representative and Black Soprano Family artist, RJ Payne, links up with super producer Daringer for a new banger titled "Purge Night."
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Report via AP -- Bushwick Bill, the diminutive, one-eyed rapper who with the Geto Boys helped put the South’s stamp on rap with hits like “Mind Playing Tricks On Me” and “Six Feet Deep,” died on Sunday at the age of 52, according to his publicist.
Dawn P. told The Associated Press that the rapper died Sunday at 9:35 p.m., local time, at a Colorado hospital. The publicist says the rapper, whose legal name is Richard Shaw, was surrounded by family when he died.
His Dallas-based business manager, Pete Marrero, said the 52-year-old was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in February. He had been planning to go on tour around the time he was hospitalized.
In an interview with TMZ, Bushwick Bill said he wasn’t afraid of dying, referencing one of his songs, “Ever So Clear,” from his 1992 solo album, where he talks about shooting himself in the head and losing an eye when he was high on drugs.
“I died and came back already on June 19, 1991 so I know what it’s like on the other side,” he said.
He said he was working on new music because, “I notice when most celebrities pass, they really don’t have nothing set up for their children and everything’s in disarray so I figure, old music will sell but if I have new music for them ... at least they will have residual income from those things.”
The Houston-based Geto Boys was a trio consisting of Bushwick Bill, Scarface and Willie D that launched in the late 1980s. Their gritty verses punctuated by tales of violence, misogyny and hustling made them platinum sensations and showed that rap had strength outside the strongholds of New York, where it got its start, and later Los Angeles.
Bushwick Bill was the group’s most explosive member, and played up his real-life chaos: The cover of the Geto Boys “We Can’t Be Stopped” features him in a gurney with a garish eye wound. Later, he would compare himself to the horror character Chucky, even writing a song about it.
The Jamaica-born rapper was widely reported to have died earlier Sunday after a bandmate wrote a post on Instagram suggesting so, but his publicist had said Sunday afternoon that those reports were premature.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Tony Ferguson’s path to the lightweight title is becoming clear.
Ferguson won by technical knockout after a medical stoppage in a lightweight fight against Donald Cerrone at UFC 238 on Saturday night.
Ferguson (26-3) won his 12th straight fight, the longest active streak in the UFC, after a doctor stopped the fight after the second round after checking on the swelling of Cerrone’s right eye.
This is now a Donald Cerrone eye fan account. pic.twitter.com/0OKLFyHpSV
— theScore (@theScore) June 9, 2019
Cerrone was taken to a hospital with an orbital fracture.
With the win, Ferguson moved into a position to face the winner of the lightweight unification title fight between champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champ Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 in September.
“If me and Cowboy (Cerrone) don’t fight again, I want that title shot. I’ve had that title, I feel that’s why it’s such an emotional roller-coaster. I’ve increased my value after this fight tonight. If Poirier cannot do it, I’ll go to Abu Dhabi (UFC 242) and do it myself, and if (Conor) McGregor wants to dance, I have a tune for him too, so regardless I’ll be ready,” Ferguson said.
With the crowd and Cerrone wanting more, and Ferguson getting a late hit in, Ferguson wished the bout didn’t end the way it did.
“It’s not the way I wanted to win. It’s been a big journey, I don’t think anyone had to go through the kind of stuff I had to,” Ferguson said.
Ferguson was back in the cage after a layoff because of personal issues.
Ferguson beat Anthony Pettis in October.
Saturday’s main card also featured two title fights.
In the main event, flyweight champ Henry Cejudo (15-2) overcame a sprained ankle, which he injured during training at his hotel this week, and finished Marlon Moraes (22-6-1) in the third round for the vacated bantamweight championship.
DOUBLE CHAMP! @HenryCejudo #UFC238 pic.twitter.com/gsFpDN2KCw
— UFC (@ufc) June 9, 2019
Cejudo, an Olympic gold medal wrestler, showed off his striking game in the second round, delivering a series of uppercuts and knees to the face of Moraes.
Cejudo carried the momentum to the third round, taking Moraes to the ground and delivering a series of punches before the fight was stopped just before the third round ended.
Cejudo defended his flyweight belt against former bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw with a first-round knockout in January. Dillashaw went down to flyweight to chase his second belt, but he was stopped by Cejudo in just over 30 seconds and had his belt stripped after he failed pre- and post-fight drug tests.
Cejudo became the fourth fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold titles in two different weight divisions.
“I’m not a double champion, I’m a triple champion: Olympic champion, flyweight champion and now bantamweight champion of the UFC,” Cejudo said. “I’m the only person in the world who has all these titles, nobody else. Whether you hate me or you love me, I’m the pound-for-pound king.”
In a women’s flyweight title fight, Valentina Shevchenko (17-3) defended her belt by landing a vicious left kick to the head of Jessica Eye (14-7) early in the second round. Eye was knocked out cold, but she was able to recover and walk off on her own power.
Bullet Valentina Shevchenko delivering shinbones to the dome since day one
— CM (@connormillward9) June 9, 2019
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The fight between Ferguson and Cerrone was the highlight of the card. They had the attention of the crowd, which was equally split between the fighters.
The two exchanged blows in the first round. Cerrone landed a jab that put a cut above Ferguson’s right eye, bloodying Ferguson’s face.
In the second round, Ferguson went to work on Cerrone’s face, landing a series jabs and kicks, continuing to bloody Cerrone’s face and pounding his right eye.
Cerrone (36-12) took down Ferguson with two minutes left in the round, but Ferguson recovered quickly and continued to pound Cerrone’s face.
Ferguson delivered a punch just after the bell. It wasn’t immediately clear if Ferguson was penalized.
“In the second round, I saw his hands started to drop, my left hand started to land a lot more, he didn’t have too many answers to the kicks, I saw his confidence starting to decrease. And in the end of that round, going through a lot of emotions, just trying to get into it, I let a punch go at the buzzer, I thought I hit him at the buzz, it was on the other side of his face, not the side that was swollen,” Ferguson said.
Cerrone, who was alert and ready to begin the third round, was checked by a doctor who immediately put a stop to fight after checking on the swelling of Cerrone’s right eye.
Ferguson’s road to the lightweight title might not be that simple. Potential scheduling conflicts could affect the coveted title shot for Ferguson. Nurmagomedov’s agent has plans for his client to face Georges St-Pierre at some point, and Conor McGregor, the No. 3 contender, is holding out for a rematch against Nurmagomedov after he lost to him at UFC 229.
Ferguson had the interim title stripped when he wasn’t able to face Nurmagomedov in April of 2018.
Saturday’s fight against Ferguson was finalized just one week after Cerrone beat Al Iaquinta on May 4, giving Cerrone less than a month to prepare for Ferguson.
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Report via WTVD -- MILWAUKEE, Wis -- A Wisconsin mother is mourning the loss of her 2-month-old son, who was born premature, after police said he died during a domestic violence dispute.
Police said Jaquirion Dancer was in his mother's arms when the beating began.
According to WISN-TV, Jaquirion was taken to the hospital but died a few hours later.
"You know, this is her little boy who was born not long ago, a preemie who was fighting and doing well, and for her this is a huge tragedy," said Rev. Dan Quakkelaar, a pastor, who met with the mother to offer comfort and support. "You can tell from the picture that he was a beautiful boy and full of life, and it's hard to deal with when a life like that is lost and so tragically and so unnecessarily."
Officers said they have a suspect in custody.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please seek help.
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Check out King Dirt's new music video for "Cloth Talk."
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Hot Boy Turk is back with another one. This time he links up with Young Buck for a new heater titled "Back N Da Trap." Produced by Yung Bala.
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If RJ Payne isn't the hardest working emcee in the game right now, let me know who is. The Black Soprano Family (BSF) artist has been nothing if not consistent as of late. Today, he drops yet another new visual off of his "Leatherface" album. This one is for "97 Payne."
Produced by Four Limbs
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In this clip, Freeway Ricky speaks once more on how it's inevitable to get snitched on within the drug game, further mentioning that he's not surprised that Tekashi 6ix9ine is cooperating against his crew for much a lighter sentence, simply noting "that's how it works with the feds" on almost every occasion. From there, Freeway details a recent incident with his son that led to his arrest for obstructing an investigation, while adding he has some children that have tried to sell cocaine and a late 19-year-old son who was murdered after breaking his friend's jaw during a fight.
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On Episode 6 of UFC 238 Embedded, heavyweight Tai Tuivasa dines in a spot that pays homage to Chicago’s infamous Al Capone. Flyweight title challenger Jessica Eye keeps her core temperature up with humidity, teammates and song. On Friday morning, everyone makes weight, with lightweight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone accompanied by his son Dacson. Then it’s a final flex-and-faceoff for the crowd at ceremonial weigh-ins, where Cerrone and opponent Tony Ferguson get amped up; Eye and champion Valentina Shevchenko exchange stares; and bantamweight headliner Marlon Moraes squares off with intense opponent Henry Cejudo, the flyweight champ looking to claim another belt. UFC 238 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the two title fights taking place Saturday, June 8th on Pay-Per-View.
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Chris Brown has a sure-fire hit on his hands with his new single titled "No Guidance" featuring Drake. Give it a listen up top.
“No Guidance" ft. Drake out now! https://smarturl.it/NoGuidance
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Jehovah Nissi quickly follows up his "NY Is Back" single with Fred The Godson, by dropping a new visual for a freestyle titled "Baby Baby."
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Vashon Flowers, 46, is charged with shooting and killing his wife. (Muskegon County Sheriff's Office)
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Report via Fox News -- A Michigan man accused of fatally shooting his wife was nearly attacked by her son during a Monday court appearance.
Vashon Flowers, 46, is charged with open murder – which means that prosecutors could charge him with either first-degree murder, second-degree murder or manslaughter – in the death of Jamie Thomas-Flowers at their Muskegon Heights home last month.
Prosecutors say Flowers kicked in the door to the home on the morning of May 19 and shot Thomas-Flowers four times at close range. Flowers, who turned himself in to police later that night, has previous felony convictions including one for assault with a dangerous weapon.
In a courtroom video obtained by the MLive.com, London Thomas, Thomas-Flowers’ son, appears to leap from his seat, run across the room and jump a barrier to attack Flowers, who was in the jury box speaking with his public defender.
Thomas was quickly subdued by court officers and arrested. He appeared in court the next day where he was held in contempt and barred from future proceedings in the case.
The hearing was adjourned following the attempted attack and has been rescheduled for June 17.
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Maddness is a rapper who creates music from reality-based situations. His five track EP gives the audience various levels of who Maddness stands for and his diverse musical abilities. His music delivers thought-provoking messages that many people can relate to.
In an interview with Maddness, he sheds light on “A World of Maddness” and what sets him apart from other artists.
Jae Monique: Tell me about the “A World of Maddness” album.
Maddness: This project is gives you more or should I say it goes deeper into the diverse nature of my abilities as an artist. I wanted to show the many different levels to who and what I’m really about. The five tracks are accredited to that.
JM: What is your favorite track on your album?
Maddness: Sweet lady is my favorite song on the album. It was a tribute to my late grandmother who was a major foundation in my life and a lot of the values she instilled in me.
JM: What makes you unique and sets you apart from the other artists out there?
Maddness: My style of music is different due to my realism I bring to the forefront. I have my own lane and my own audience of people. I guess you could say I’m in the reality state of mind.
JM: What can we expect from you in the near future?
Maddness: I will bring consistency and I have a plan on growing with resources.
JM: What is your dream collaboration with any artist or producer? Why?
Maddness: The artist I would like to collaborate with is J Cole and Kendrick Lamar. The reason is because they are different and I can relate to them.
JM: Tell me more about your song "Deception.” How did you come up with that concept?
Maddness: The deception meaning in this song is how this world is ran and how the design is set up.
JM: What artists have you worked with so far?
Maddness: I worked with a host of local artists in my area. None of the artists are mainstream yet.
JM: Is there anything else you would like to share?
Maddness: The project has 5 songs on the EP. All of them capture your soul with great meaning and change.
Links:
Website: Maddness911.com
https://open.spotify.com/album/23LRS4kbodmjWNOHXItkEh#_=_
https://www.virdiko.com/mobile/albums.php?id=12185
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/maddness12
https://soundcloud.com/darkcap29/sweet-lady
https://twitter.com/MADDNESS13
https://www.facebook.com/la.strong.5283
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