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Virginia trio Ambassador Rick, Grunge Gallardo, and King Kong Gotcha, together known as The Opioid Era, come through with an official music video for "Black Ice."

As they prepare to drop the 3rd installment in the 3xDope Mixtape series aptly titled "Southside Edition," The Opioid Era drops the 1st video from the project due out later this month!!!

"Black Ice" available on all streaming platforms:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0AYYrydoTnrMtMtpvIpjd3

TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/album/176875785

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Now that real hip hop is on the rise, this Jersey City native proclaims to be one of the best of the underground!! Enjoy this new track off Ox' s new mixtape O vernite X press drops September 2020 on Foundation Music Group. Peace to all the people trying to keep hip hop alive worldwide!!!!

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Three Singles Available Now, Including “Bad N She Wit It” 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Louisville, Kentucky - May 22, 2020 - Southern-based rapper Teezy Tancsta’s new album, ‘Kendrick Levar: The Story of Kendrick,’ won’t be available until September 27, 2020, but that doesn’t mean he is keeping everything under wraps. He’s released a few singles already to give fans a taste of what’s to come including the always sensual “Bad N She Wit It.” 

“Bad N She Wit It” comes with a sick beat, catchy rhymes, and more finesse than it knows what to do with. Teezy Tancsta really delivers with this song that brings late-night antics to the forefront with such fervor that it may cause a pregnancy by the end if listeners aren’t careful. It’s that good. This track works everywhere from your own time in the bedroom to the club. That’s just the first of a few singles from Teezy’s upcoming release out right now. “82 6Ar$” delivers late ‘90s hip hop realness while “Coming Down” featuring Krucial Ken is southern rap at its finest. 

Teezy Tancsta was nine-years-old when he started listening to Tupac and Cash Money. Inspired, he started to work on his own rhymes. Two years later his family moved from Michigan to Kentucky, and while that may have rattled some - it only pushed Teezy to continue to pursue his musical aspirations. By 16 he was rapping alongside his brother, Krucial Ken. To date, Teezy Tancsta has taken the stage in a cascade of clubs from Tennessee to Texas and beyond. He plans on adding more to the list when concerts are deemed safe again. Hopefully that is by September 27, 2020 - the day his new album ‘Kendrick Levar: The Story of Kendrick,’ drops. 

Those interested in adding new hip hop to their playlists, featuring “Bad N She Wit It” on their site, or interviewing Teezy Tancsta on their site, podcast, or radio show can reach out via the information provided below. 

For more information on Teezy Tancsta, please visit: https://unitedmasters.com/teezy-tancsta

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Teezy Tancsta announces his new album, ‘Kendrick Levar: The Story of Kendrick,’ will drop September 27, 2020. 

Contact:
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270-839-4016
tancteezy91@gmail.com 

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Dh0NOT8DgQD40xaPyE2PB?si=Bt_FaSvqSwCz1eYyCHXn6A 

 

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Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury go back and forth in a heated exchange during the press conference ahead of their much anticipated rematch on Saturday. Clearly, these two do not like each other.

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Talented motivational/ Street Gospel MC, Kenny Kane, set to take his latest project 
“Memphis Pimpin” to the world on the “Memphis Pimpin Tour"
Memphis Pimpin” Tour is set to kick off in the Southwest Region, and the surrounding areas as Kenny Kane looks to treat lovers of good music to amazing songs off his latest album titled “Memphis Pimpin,” starting in the fall. The album contains great songs like “I’m All That,” as Kendrick uses his life experiences and happenings in his environment to make thought-provoking yet entertaining sounds.
Kenny Kane has always been an enthusiast of entertainment with the self-driven and determined artist defying all odds to make the best of his career as a music artist. The Memphis Tennessee born motivational/ Street Gospel MC took to the streets at the early stage of his life, trafficking drugs and earning the name “Kenny Kane” from his popular street rep. However, he was sentenced to 5 years In a Georgia State Penitentiary, during which he continued to put his pain on paper and wrote and recorded his first solo debut mixtape called “Almost Home.”
Kendrick has always loved music, developing his unique style at an early age with influences from the likes of Pimp C, 8 Ball, and MJG, Master P, and Too Short. Kane overcame all obstacles and came up with his “Never Say Die” the record label, after getting his release in May 2017, he headed straight to the booth, spending countless hours and days recording music and perfecting his craft. This led to a catalog of 500 songs within 20 months, releasing 3 projects - 57 months, Diary of Convict and Pour a four with numerous singles.
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Memphis Pimpin” is the latest project from Kenny Kane, featuring top talents from Memphis including Project Pat, Zed Zilla, Herion Young (FBG), and Duke Duece (YRN, QC). Kenny aimed to show the world the abundance of talent in Memphis with the album produced by some of the finest music makers in Memphis including Tay Keith, Blvck Sun, and HotboyScotty.
Kenny Kane aims to use his music to inspire and motivate his listeners, a goal he has started in the South West region, with his songs getting massive airplay in Memphis, Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas, and Alabama.
The “Memphis Pimpin” Tour in the fall will show lovers of good music the talent and the creativity of Kenny Kane and get them to appreciate his work and his objective.

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Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre announces his retirement from mixed martial arts, citing he is “very happy” to retire at the top of the sport and wanted to do so on his own terms. GSP addresses discussions with the UFC for a potential fight with lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, revealing the promotion has other plans for Khabib, and adding that he is a little disappointed that the bout will not come to fruition (0:47). St-Pierre describes the proudest moment of his career, which was when he was dropped by a head kick from Carlos Condit at UFC 154 and still managed to get back up and continue the fight (5:16). As much as he loves to fight, St-Pierre iterates that MMA isn’t his whole life and he has other plans, including spending time with his family (7:13). In regards to Dana White possibly calling him in the future about a fight with Khabib, GSP doesn’t know where his mind will be, but for now he is retired (8:57).

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Gospel and RnB recording artist AR Base brings pure talent to his music. A natural ability to touch your soul with his music. No need for fancy gimmicks or digital effects, his God given talent shines through and we, as listeners, are blessed to still find true artistry with in his music. Touring and promoting are heavy in AR's schedule,and he still finds the time and dedication to work on and release professional music recordings.

The lead single"Grievous Words" has been rising on the charts and playlists via Spotify. It isn't hard to see why. The emotion AR is able to capture and express vocally is a characteristic that quickly sets him apart from anything you've heard in quite some time. 

See AR Base Performing Live Below

His music is angelic and always laced with the power of the faith. Motivational and uplifting, AR Base brings life back into music. And after a listen...into your soul. Check it out today.

CLICK HERE to Stream "Press On" on Spotify

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When you ask about hip-hop in the Midwest most people automatically say Chicago is most known for style and setting trends. But 2 hours away is a city called Champaign, IL where national recording artist Boss Louie is from. The up and coming rap artist has been on the grind for the past 5 years making is name in the rap game.

Boss Louie is the CEO of Break Bread Boi’s Entertainment. An independent music company with headquarters in IL. He is best known for his first single “Blunt Break” which did over 17,000 downloads independently. Now Boss Louie is back with his new single “In My Bag” produced by JTK. The song delivers a real and versatile flow over a dope trap track.

Boss Louie has one hell of a stage performance and is well known in various venues throughout the Midwest. Booked for the next month with shows Boss Louie is on top of his game and will be on top in no time.

 

 

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Gospel/Contemporary/Neo Soul/Urban Rnb Singer AR Base has just released his new project "Press On" and it is beautiful music for the soul. The 13 song album has spiritual motivation and self testimony spread all through. The flavor AR Base brings to the music has been compared to greats such as Luther Vandross and Musiq SoulChild.. and after a listen you will see why. His current single "Grievous Words" has been gaining major attention. Currently available on all major streaming and digital distribution websites, "Press On" is a project for all music lovers for years to come. Check it out today!!

CLICK HERE to check out "Press On" on CDBaby

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Fresh off of releasing his "NuPac" project, Dope Boy Troy Ave, drops off visuals for "Press Spray." The BSB Records boss takes shots at Joe Budden, Young Lito and Mysonne.

"NuPac" is available now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nupac/id1227567679

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After a slight delay Dope Boy Troy Ave comes through with his highly anticipated "NuPac" street album.

The lone feature is from Jamila Irish

Production credits go to Trilogy, Rubi Rosa, Yankee, Jamal Hall, Shemon Luster and more.

Grab the project now from MyMixtapez: https://mxtpz.me/a/122446

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Tracklist:

1. Nupac Intro [Prod. By Jamal Hall, Trilogy & Troy Ave]
2. Demonstrate_God Is Great [Prod. By Trilogy]
3. I Ain't Mad At Cha [Prod. By Trilogy]
4. Fight 4 My Life_Word Word [Prod. By Shemonluster_Quablab Productions Inc.]
5. Level 2 Orientation [Prod. By Troy Ave]
6. Press Spray [Prod. By Troy Ave & Trilogy]
7. Jail House_Im Home [Prod. By Trilogy]
8. Truth Be Told_PSA [Prod. By Trilogy & Troy Ave]
9. Never Switch [Prod. By Rubi Rosa]
10. How It Go [Prod. By Trilogy]
11. Praise Pays (Feat. Jamila Irish) [Prod. By Troy Ave, Trilogy & Jemell Hill]
12. Tonight
13. Don't 4 Get Who You Are [Prod. By Yankee & Trilogy]

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Royce 5'9 has been on a freestyle roll the last several weeks. That continues today with one titled "Let's Take The To War."

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Robert de Niro was asked to film a video for the #VoteYourFuture initiative. The Oscar Award-winning actor used the opportunity to rip into Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump with such ferocity, that the producers decided it would be best to release the clip separately on Friday, October 7th.

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"He's so blatantly stupid," de Niro says of Trump. "He's a punk. He's a dog. He's a pig. He's a con ... a bullshit artist. A mutt who doesn't know what he's talking about. Doesn't do his homework, doesn't care. Thinks he's gaming society. Doesn't pay his taxes, he's an idior. Colin Powell said it best, he's a national disaster. He's an embarrassment to this country," de Niro continued. "It makes me so angry this country has gotten to this point that this fool, this bozo, has wound up where he has. He talks how he wants to punch people in the face. Well, I'd like to punch him in the face. This is somebody that we want for president? I don't think so."

Well, damn!!

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As the Southern member of G-Unit, Young Buck, has always seen things a little differently. In the wake of the Alton Sterling and Philando Castile murders at the hands of police, he’s fed up.

Listen to Buck Marley's frustration on the Bandplay-produced song titled "The Get Back."

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The story of Yo Gotti artist, Blac Youngsta's, run-in with police after a Wells Fargo bank employee allegedly called the cops following his $200,000 withdrawal has taken an even stranger turn.

As we previously reported, Black, real name Sam Benson, said Atlanta police detained him on January 8, put a gun to his head and confiscated half of the $200,000 he had to find out if it was legitimate.

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The Collective Music Group artist said he had $1.3 million in the bank and once his story checked out he was apologized to and released.

"I went in there and got $200,000 out of my account. I come out the bank... I see the police. I'm walking to my car [and] I see one of the pointing to my bag like, 'him'" Youngsta told 11 Alive. “They come bum rushing me at the car, put me on the ground, putting guns to my head, so I’m like ‘What I’d do?' A lady was like I’m not supposed to have…$200,000 on me. I’m like, ‘I’m a millionaire. How can I not have $200,000 on me?’"

According to Benson, the mix up began when he was mistaken for someone who had cashed a bogus check at the location.

"I was finna go buy me a vehicle," he explained. "They got the new Mercedes Benz out, you know like the Maybach. I was finna go get one. I was about to go buy one, cash. Buy they just made me so mad I might go buy me a Ferrari right now. I feel aggressive. I feel fast.. [Bank employees] couldn't believe that I was young, black, handsome and I was getting $200,000 out. I had my Rolex on with all the diamonds in it. On my rich folks stuff. The thing is, I'm a rapper. How I live my life I don't believe in checks. I don't want to go to the car lot with no check. My dream I always dreamed about was going in the bank getting a half a million out and taking the car lot a half a million and putting it on the desk like, 'give me that Ghost right there.' Where I come from we don't believe in taking checks to the car lot. It's still legit. This the check right here."

The Atlanta Police Department and Wells Fargo are now disputing the story.

11 Alive reports that they were told by Atlanta Police Sgt. Warren Pickard that police were called to the bank because a man named Charles Darnell Edward was suspected of cashing a $24,000 bogus check.

Benson happened to be at the bank when they arrived and during the initial confusion, he was temporarily detained until police positively identified the suspect.

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Pickard added that Benson had $70,000 in cash on him, but it wasn't his money. The funds reportedly belonged to his manager who withdrew the money from his account.

Wells Fargo released the following statement:

Mr. Benson is not an account holder with us. He did not enter our store nor did he make any withdrawals.

A fraudulent incident did occur in the store so in the best interest of our customer, we reported it to law enforcement right away and as a result, a suspect was apprehended and the customer was not the victim of fraud. Mr. Benson was not a party to the fraudulent incident.

We’re confident that our description of the suspect was appropriate. It is documented in the police report. We encourage you to review it.

Who do you believe in this confusing story?

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Dj Mil-Ticket announces "The Peoples Choice" project 
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 Jun 1st, 2015 - Chicago, IL 
 
 Over the last few years, Dj Mil-Ticket has become a house hold name and the support has been growing by the hundreds each and everyday. Known for having an accurate ear for the hottest sounds in the streets, many artists flocked to him to break their music on the countless mixtapes that Dj Mil- Ticket has produced. Other music lovers, who are not in the performing arena often hit up Mil-Ticket to expose new artists to him rather known or unknown. Like always, he listens. Quite often, supporters of Dj Mil-Ticket will ask when can they find certain artists on upcoming Mixtapes. Staying true to the fans, Dj Mil-Ticket came up with the idea for "The People's Choice" mixtape along with the help of Lil Durk and his brother Dthang. The People's Choice Mixtape is a collaboration of artists that the streets are asking for such as: Lil Durk, TP, Edai, Top Shotta, Lil Herb, Katie Got Bandz, King Louie, Lil Mouse, Paris Beuller, Leoski D, Mikey Dollaz, JB, Prince Dre and Zona Man, just to mention a few. The People's Choice Mixtape is designed to give fans what they want and as always, Dj Mil-Ticket aims to please with this hard hitting release which is set for a Jul 25th official date. The first single from the project will feature recording artist Edai titled "The Peoples Choice" (Intro) with a follow up single from Chiraq's own Lil herb. 
 
 Mixtape available via all mixtape outlets July 25th 
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Chicago Native Julio Englewood Preps "Welcome 2 Englewood 3: The Re Introduction" Release
Chicago, IL - May 18th, 2015
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 Chicago native hip hop artist Julio Englewood is preparing to release his latest project May 25th "Welcome to Englewood 3: 
The re-introduction". A very self-explanatory title after being released from prison. 
Julio has been in works with Tony Baines, Dough from da Go, Dreki, Jaybeatz, Co-still, Duwop from CTC, Griffen from FaceMob, & many more. 
This is Julio Englewood most highly anticipated mixtape that will drop & flood the streets of Chicago this summer.  
This project incorporates Street Music/Underground, Mainstream Hip Hop, and club songs, to invoke a vibe that will make some think, reflect and even  lock themselves in a room to plot the next move on their number one enemy. Julio offers a wide variety of different “feels” in this well balanced mixtape. This mixtape has been a year long process.
 
“I really wanted the people to see and understand the full effect of my multiple music/ sound personality. Julio Englewood isn’t something you see everyday and neither is this project. You hear my every emotion in nearly an hour. 
This project really is a roller coaster ride and i want the people to really experience that ride.”
Songs to check for on the project are “Just My Thoughts” "Southsiide", "Handwriting", "You Don't Even Know" and “Been Here” 
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Julio  offers a mix between Streets and wisdom but his area of expertise is noticed more in the street side of hip hop. Similarities between a mix of different artists but has his own lane completely. 
When you hear a Julio Englewood song, you know right away that its him by his stand out voice.
Julio has headlined numerous shows all over the Midwest region at different events such as House Of Blues, The Checkerboard, Wild Hare, Cubby Bear & More!
Be sure to download the "Welcome 2 Englewood 3" project May 25th Via Live Mixtapes
Stay up to date with Julio 
CONTACT: JULIO ENGLEWOOD 
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook - @ JulioEnglewood 
Booking Email – IamEnglewood@gmail.com
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The streets were on fire in Baltimore, Maryland on Monday, April 27, as looters caused mayhem, but one mother taught her son a lesson he won't soon forget.

After seeing her son on the streets in the midst of the chaos, dressed in black from head to toe, looking for trouble, the mother grabbed him and slapped him around as CNN television cameras rolled.

Watch below.

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**UPDATE** April 30

16-year old Michael Singleton learned a couple of valuable lessons earlier this week when he received the whipping seen around the world.

The teenager now has a better appreciation of how much his mother, Tonya Graham, loves him and has a clearer picture of how he wants to live his life.

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“I understand how much my mother really cares about me. I just got to try to do better," Singleton told ABC News.

Michael's mother is known in the community as a person who is not going to stand for nonsense.

"All my friends know my mother. Every time they see her they’re like, 'Tonya coming.' Oh, yeah she’s coming. Everybody better get straight," he said.

"To see him down there, doing what he was doing, we're not doing that," Graham said. "I'm not angry with him anymore. As long as I have breath in my body, you will not be on the streets, selling drugs, you just not going to live like that.”



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San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr speaks to members of the media

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SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) - San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr on Friday announced the conclusion of an Internal Affairs investigation into racist and homophobic text messages sent by officers.

Suhr said at least one police sergeant and a captain were involved. "It just makes me sick to even talk about it," said Suhr. "Certainly to have a member as high ranking as a captain was particularly disheartening."

The texts surfaced a couple of weeks ago after former officer Ian Furminger was sentenced on federal corruption charges.

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Former officer Ian Furminger

Fourteen officers in all were the subject of an internal investigation. Suhr says eight - including the captain - sent messages sickening enough to warrant immediate suspension and eventual termination.

Michael Robison - a gay police officer and 23 year veteran - resigned over the texts he shared with Furminger.

On Friday, Officer Michael Celis, a 16 year veteran of the force, announced he'd step down as well - a move that may help the officers keep their pensions.

"Those [texts] don't represent his views, they don't represent how he approached his work and his life," said San Francisco attorney Tony Brass, who represents Celis and Robison. "But he understands that the texts are incompatible with continuing his work as a San Francisco police officer."

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In a statement, San Francisco Police Officers Association President Martin Halloran said, "These officers need to be afforded their due process... If these allegations are proven to be true... there is no place for this type of behavior within the San Francisco Police Officers Association or the SFPD."

The officers will go before the Police Commission, which will have the final say on whether to terminate them or mete out another form of discipline.

Critics on Friday called for reform in the department. "We have to vet officers," said San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi, "so we don't have officers who hold racist views that are going to endanger not only themselves but the public, and also provide training on unconscious bias."

Suhr said the department recently restored a racial profiling class that had lost funding and plans to examine officers' backgrounds for warning signs.

"You have to assume that there could be more," said Suhr. "So we're going to look at their personal history questionnaires to see if there's some commonality that we hired somebody that we should've known that we shouldn't have hired."

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