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Far from suburban, Florida native Johnny Bandz is quickly catching the attention of rap’s underground crowd. Coming in with dread locks, he has already received a nod from AGoff, and even SmokePurpp this year. On this project Johnny Bandz tells it like it is, especially in his hit “Knot$,” which he rhymes about stacking endless blocks of money. Johnny Bandz is also joined by JBrad on this tape which takes both their styles up a notch. Look out for both of these hungry southern artists coming to a city near you!
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces in Afghanistan on Thursday struck an Islamic State tunnel complex in eastern Afghanistan with "the mother of all bombs," the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat by the U.S. military, Pentagon officials said.
The bomb, known officially as a GBU-43B, or massive ordnance air blast weapon, unleashes 11 tons of explosives. When it was developed in the early 2000s, the Pentagon did a formal review of legal justification for its combat use.
The Pentagon said it had no early estimate of deaths or damage caused by its attack, which President Donald Trump called a "very, very successful mission."
The U.S. military headquarters in Kabul said in a statement that the bomb was dropped at 7:32 p.m. local time Thursday on a tunnel complex in Achin district of Nangarhar province, where the Afghan affiliate of the Islamic State group has been operating. The target was close to the Pakistani border.
The U.S. estimates 600 to 800 IS fighters are present in Afghanistan, mostly in Nangarhar. The U.S. has concentrated heavily on combatting them while also supporting Afghan forces battling the Taliban. Just last week a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, Staff Sgt. Mark R. De Alencar, 37, of Edgewood, Maryland, was killed in action in Nangarhar.
The MOAB is a custom-made Air Force weapon that has been in the arsenal for more than a decade but never used on the battlefield, although it was available throughout the Iraq war. It is designed to hit softer targets such as surface facilities, tunnel entrances and troop concentrations. It is pushed out the rear of the launching aircraft, guided to its target by GPS and slowed by a parachute.
A separate non-nuclear weapon known as the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, or MOP, which is larger in its physical dimensions but carries a smaller load of conventional explosives, is designed to take out deeply buried targets like reinforced bunkers. The MOP has never been used in combat.
In its 2003 review of the legality of using the MOAB, the Pentagon concluded that it could not be called an indiscriminate killer under the Law of Armed Conflict.
For the first time in history a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb was used. The #MOAB was used on an ISIS-K tunnel in Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/zI9d2CXOfa
"Although the MOAB weapon leaves a large footprint, it is discriminate and requires a deliberate launching toward the target," the review said. It added: "It is expected that the weapon will have a substantial psychological effect on those who witness its use."
Adam Stump, a Pentagon spokesman, said the bomb was dropped from a U.S. MC-130 special operations transport. He said the bomb had been brought to Afghanistan "some time ago" for potential use.
Army Gen. John W. Nicholson, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, said in a written statement that the strike was designed to minimize the risk to Afghan and U.S. forces conducting clearing operations in the Achin area "while maximizing the destruction" of IS fighters and facilities. He said IS has been using improvised explosive devices, bunkers and tunnels to strengthen its defenses.
"This is the right munition to reduce these obstacles and maintain the momentum of our offensive against ISIS-K," he added, using the U.S. military's acronym for the IS affiliate.
Ismail Shinwari, the governor of Achin district, said the U.S. attack was carried out in a remote mountainous area with no civilian homes nearby and that there had been no reports of injured civilians. He said there has been heavy fighting in the area in recent weeks between Afghan forces and IS militants.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer said IS fighters had used the tunnels and caves in Achin to maneuver freely.
"The United States takes the fight against ISIS very seriously and in order to defeat the group we must deny them operational space, which we did," Spicer said.
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Associated Press writer Amir Shah in Kabul, Afghanistan, contributed to this report.
NEW YORK (AP) — Be very afraid. MTV says it is reviving the stunt competition series "Fear Factor."
Ludacris will host the new series, which premieres May 30, MTV announced Wednesday.
The new "Fear Factor" promises to "hit on youth tension points" with challenges like "Roach-ella," ''Trap Queen" and personal cellphone rescues at heights of over 100 feet. On each episode, contestants will pair up into four teams — whether siblings, roommates or best friends — to compete for $50,000 in cash.
MTV promises that contestants will confront their fears, be pushed beyond their comfort zones and take action against some of their biggest stressors on the show.
"Fear Factor" originally aired on NBC from 2001-06.
Acclaimed battle rapper Arsonal Da Rebel came equipped with heroin bars when he stopped by New York City radio station Hot 97 to spit a freestyle for Funkmaster Flex. Peep it below.
As we creep up on the May 12th release date for Machine Gun Kelly's forthcoming album titled "Bloom," the Cleveland rapper has revealed it's tracklist.
MGK managed to lock down features from Ty Dolla $ign, Quavo, Hailee Steinfeld, Dubxx, Camila Cabello and James Arthur.
The album will be available for pre-order later today.
Bloom Tracklist:
1. “The Gunner” 2. “Wake + Bake” 3. “Go for Broke” Feat. James Arthur 4. “At My Best” Feat. Hailee Steinfeld 5. “Kiss the Sky” 6. “Golden God” 7. “Trap Paris” Feat. Quavo and Ty Dolla $ign 8. “Moonwalkers” Feat. Dubxx 9. “Can’t Walk” 10. “Bad Things” (with Camila Cabello) 11. “Rehab” 12. “Let You Go” 13. “27”
A routine traffic stop turned into an arrest forTory Lanezin Miramar, Florida on Wednesday, April 12, after cops discovered a gun and a small amount of marijuana.
According to TMZ, the 24-year old Canadian, born Daystar Peterson, was hit with multiple charges, including a felony for having a concealed gun. Lanez was also cited for four misdemeanor offences; driving without a valid license, failure to register his vehicle, failure to show proof of insurance and possession of cannabis.
Lanez was taken into custody and booked by the Broward County Sheriff's Department. He was later released after posting $1000 bond.
Famous Dex has been nothing, if not consistent this year as he continues to crank out new music videos. This latest one is for "Shooters New York" featuring King Tucka.
Former Roc-A-Fella Records recording artist Omillio Sparks recently was a guest on Doggie Diamonds' "No Filter" podcast and talked about Jay Z's reaction when he walked into a club and heard "Ether" by Nas for the first time, being a part of history, his unique rhyme style, The Diplomats, Mobb Deep and more.
Talib Kweli and Styles P recruit NIKO IS, Jadakiss and Sheek Louch for the Marco Polo-produced banger titled "Nine Point Five."
This is off of Styles' and Talib's forthcoming project, "The Seven," dropping April 14th. Receive this song instantly when you pre-order at iTunes smarturl.it/thesevenitunes
Up-and-coming Ohio emcee, Stevie Sarado, releases his fourth official project: A Reclusive's Exclusives. The mixtape includes 14 tracks with features from the legendary Termanology, Chris Rivers, Sincere, and more as well as production from Park Boys' own Jodi Gladstone and Chico Star. Songs vary in content from straight bars, personal stories, and unique concepts displaying Sarado's range as not just a hungry rapper, but as an artist. All 14 tracks are available for free streaming and downloading on multiple forums, (Datpiff, Spinrilla, Soundcloud, etc.), so go and check out the project! Also, follow Stevie Sarado on all social media platforms.
(Los Angeles, CA) - Following up work songwriting for big names like Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, LA based emcee Tyran Brown drops his new single "Gettin Money" produced by De Knight.You may have seen him around Los Angeles at events like the Power 106's Basketball Game, various celebrity events and in studios across the industry, but this song looks to add to his buzz around the "City of Angels."
This song has a dope party vibe that's just in time for DJ's to put it in their Summer rotation. "Gettin Money" follows uphis 2015 Top 200 Digital Radio hit "Goin Up" and a 2016 feature in Music Industry Quarterly as a "songwriter on the verge."
For more information on Tyran, for features, booking and media inquires, you can find Tyran on all social media platforms listed below:
The Official video to the song "Starting 5" from RTTG featuring Large Amount, Casket D, King Hus, Puday Piff, Packs shot & edited by: Uncle Hass and Lenny Lopez Recorded & mixed by: P Killer
Troy Ave a.k.a. Harry Powder is set to release a new street album titled"Dope Boy Troy, Vol. 2: NuPac" on Friday, April 14th. In vlog #2 he takes us behind the scenes as he and producer, Trilogy, put the project together.
01 MISSISSIPPI 02 BORN TO GO TO HELL 03 CGN 04 KEEP MY NAME OUT YA MOUTH 05 SOMEONE TO CHILL WIT 06 BALLIN IN THE CITY 07 FUCKIN UP THE CITY 08 PANDA FREESTYLE 09 I DONT WANNA LIVE WITHOUT YOU 10 NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP
IF YOU WANT TO HEAR AND FEEL THE TRUE DEFINITION OF GRIND THEN I SUGGEST YOU SHOULD GO COP THIS MIXTAPE BECAUSE FIRE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT FOR THE UNDERDAWGS, STRAIGHT OUT THE SOIL AND SOUL OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, GUTTA RAISED AND GUTTA MADE, THE HOTTEST MIXTAPE APPROACHING THE STREETS DEPICTING THE EVERYDAY LIFE TO OVERCOME THE ODDS AND HARDSHIP OF THE STRUGGLE IN THE GUTTA
Comedian and actor Charlie Murphy has passed away at age 57 following a battle with leukemia.
TMZ reports that the older brother of Eddie Murphy died Wednesday, April 12, at a New York city hospital where he was undergoing chemotherapy.
Murphy starred in several well known movies, including "CB4," "The Player's Club," "Mo Better Blues" and Jungle "Fever." But his career really took off starting in 2003 when he starred on the popular sketch television program, "Chappelle's Show" for three seasons.
He most recently had a recurring role on the Adult Swim television show "Black Jesus."
Murphy leaves behind three children.
Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.
As promised Boosie Badazz delivers some verbal retaliation aimed at all cops after a bag containing $1 million worth of his jewelry was allegedly stolen during a traffic stop in Biloxi.
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