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Tom Pasquarello’s phone started buzzing around 7 a.m. on Thursday.

“Did you hear the news?” a friend asked.

“What news?” Pasquarello responded.

The news turned out to be the undoing of one of Pasquarello’s proudest achievements from his tenure as a regional director with the Drug Enforcement Administration. The U.S. had released the notorious Russian arms trafficker who Pasquarello helped take down 14 years ago.

Viktor Bout, the so-called “Merchant of Death” is who Russia received back from the U.S. on Thursday in a prisoner swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner. Bout, 55, was serving a 25-year sentence in an Illinois federal prison on charges of providing weapons to terrorists & conspiring to kill Americans.

“I’m kind of in disbelief that someone with the potential to orchestrate arms deals that can kill Americans anywhere in the world would be traded for a prisoner,” Pasquarello said. “I think this sends a terrible message that the U.S. will negotiate, that the U.S. will make concessions & that, if an American is held overseas, there’s always the potential that the U.S. will acquiesce to the demands of people like [Russian President Vladimir] Putin & bail them out.”

The U.S. alleges Bout smuggled military-grade weapons to rogue leaders & insurgent groups across Africa & beyond, elevating conflicts from machetes & one-shot rifles to grenade launchers & AK-47s. Russia alleges Griner flew into Moscow on Feb. 17 with vape cartridges containing less than 1 ounce of cannabis oil in her luggage.

Yuval Weber, an expert on Russian military & political strategy said Bout’s release may “incentivize rogue state & non-state actors to kidnap or imprison on trumped-up charges more Americans.” Weber also expressed concern that Bout might reprise his former role as an operative who exported arms to Russian allies at the Kremlin’s bidding.

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CHICAGO - Local rapper G Herbo was accused Tuesday of lying to a federal agent, adding a third federal charge to an indictment that already includes allegations of fraud and identity theft.

Herbo, whose real name is Herbert Wright III, allegedly told a federal agent in November 2018 that he never knew or worked with rap promoter Antonio Strong, who was among five people indicted with him in December.

Strong identified himself as Wright's manager when he allegedly used stolen credit card information and IDs to pay for private jets, expensive meals & designer puppies beginning in March 2016, according to the indictment filed in the U.S. District Court in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Wright allegedly told a federal agent that he had no relationship with Strong, personal or professional, when in reality he paid Strong for work & "received valuable goods from Strong, including private jet charters, luxury accommodations & exotic car rentals," the prosecutor's office said.

He also allegedly had frequent conversations with Strong over the phone, via text and on Instagram, prosecutors said.

Wright faces up to five years in prison if convicted, along with three years of supervised release & a $250,000 fine.

The South Side native has been a staple in Chicago's drill scene since he was a teenager in the early 2010s, helping the local rap genre grow to international prominence alongside frequent collaborators like Chief Keef & Lil Durk.

Wright's last album, "PTSD," peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard charts in March 2020.

Though the rapper has been slapped with weapons & battery charges in recent years, he's most recently made headlines for his community outreach on the South Side, hosting food drives & back-to-school giveaways.

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Learn more from @ganstamarcus

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Gansta Marcus of Lima, Ohio is a well known unknown artist who was on the rise in 2010. With "Swag On 100" doing well over 100k free downloads, the producers first album release brought him to the forefront of his city.

Discover the largest music database and marketplace of Gansta Marcus (Here). Please note that all single-artist album articles may have subcategories here, even if it's the only album the artist has released himself.

845350021851_thumb.jpg The 2010 album "419 To The 662" was a smash hit. Released: March 1st, this album sure brought Gansta Marcus name into the production world. With hit songs such as Overtime, #1 Fan, Bean City, and Im Sick, this album is great for purchase.
849926087784_thumb.jpg After spending time behind bars, Gansta Marcus returns to the music industry in 2015 with his self titled album "Slick Rick". The Slick Rick album shows arrogance and strength in numbers as Marcus began to spread his voice throughout different cities. Released:  July 7th, 2015

638865024567_thumb.jpg On April 2nd, 2016 Gansta Marcus returns as the producer with the release of "The Vault". This was a surprise album released with various artist throughout Ohio and Mississippi. Featuring co labs from cities like Oklahoma and more.

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Gansta Marcus has been with Catapult Music since 2010.
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Styngray Releases Video For - Till the Casket Drop

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First Kings Entertainment and recording artist Styngray have recently released a new single and video entitled “Till the Casket Drop”. The single debuted at #108 and has climbed to #83 on Digital Radio Tracker’s top 150 chart for independent artists.


The video, directed by Crucial Flix, was shot in Atlanta, Georgia and is a tasteful compliment to the single. Styngray states “they don't have to sell drugs to make it”, referring to those hustling to support their ambitions.

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Yung Mali - Ball

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Yung Mali say's its a new year and has pans of making new music. The Lima, Ohio rapper will be attending Pi Wreckz "Valentines Massacre" event coming February 17th. Mali will be performing his latest single "Ball."


When I first heard this track by Mali, I liked it instantly. The movement on this track lets it be known that this artist will "Ball" regardless. Listen in below!


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"Swag On 100" Streams On Spotify

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The Swag duo Edward Wade and Sip Hop hit song "Swag On 100" is now playing on Spotify. This is a quick commercial related track for the radio stations. This is song to get the wave clubs moving off their feet after a drink. Listen in!


This track is produced by Gansta Marcus of Lima, Ohio.

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What are music critics? Music Critic is the online music review site, with reviews written by the people, for the people. They are reviews from various critics and music publications on new releases in a variety of genres. The usual tasks of a music critic include writing reviews of newly released cd's and records and conducting interviews with musicians, performers, bands, etc.
Music journalism is media criticism and reporting about music. It began in the eighteenth century as commentary on what is now thought of as classical music. It acts as an educational medium for the promotion of high standards of music criticism in the press of the Americas.
We here at the Wrap Up Magazine has been in production since 2010, but now we have stepped up our services and are producing alot more local artist. So now, we are looking for the music critics to review or music and videos online and leave comments of their thoughts.
Below we have listed a small group of sites to listen, comment, download, and review our music online. Use the services below to better suit your needs on finding our music recodings online. Here music on Youtube, Soundcloud, Amazon, Itunes, Twitter, and Facebook.


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Video After The Jump It's a BK thing in the latest video from Maino, "Ask Me About Brooklyn". The Hustle Hard CEO teams up with 1/4 of super group Slaughterhouse, Joell Ortiz in this clip, directed by Alisa Lawrcence and Jamal Samuel. The song is off of Maino's 'Art Of War' mixtape which is available now for Free Download. Also be on the lookout for Joell's forthcoming 'Mixtape Of The Year' dropping soon.


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Video After The Jump It's a BK thing in the latest video from Maino, "Ask About Brooklyn.". The Hustle Hard CEO teams up with 1/4 of super group Slaughterhouse, Joell Ortiz in this clip, directed by Alisa Lawrcence and Jamal Samuel. The song is off of Maino's 'Art Of War' mixtape which is available now for Free Download. Also be on the lookout for Joell's forthcoming 'Mixtape Of The Year' dropping soon.

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CHICAGO -- Jesse Jackson criticized Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert on Sunday, saying Gilbert sees LeBron James as a "runaway slave" and that the owner's comments after the free-agent forward decided to join the Miami Heat put the player in danger.

Shortly after James announced his decision last week, Gilbert fired off an incendiary letter to Cleveland's fans, ripping the 25-year-old and promising to deliver a title before James wins one. He called James' decision "cowardly" and later told The Associated Press he believes James quit during a handful of Cavaliers playoff games.

"He has gotten a free pass," Gilbert told the AP in a phone interview late Thursday night. "People have covered up for [James] for way too long. Tonight we saw who he really is."

Jackson said Gilbert's comments were "mean, arrogant and presumptuous."

"He speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers," the reverend said in a release from his Chicago-based civil rights group, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. "His feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave. This is an owner employee relationship -- between business partners -- and LeBron honored his contract."

Messages were left Sunday night seeking comment from Gilbert, the Cavaliers and James.

Jackson also called Gilbert's comments an attack on all NBA players and said the owner should face a "challenge" from the league and the players' association.

NBA spokesman Tim Frank declined comment.

Source: ESPN

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Brooklyn's Joell Ortiz has linked up with Jim Jones and dropped visuals for their remix of Lloyd Banks smash hit "Beamer, Benz Or Bentley".

The Slaughterhouse MC cleverly flipped the song into the hilariously titled "Nissan, Honda, Chevy".

This was initially a solo freestyle by Joell before Jim Jones heard it and decided to hop on it.

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