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Raport Via Houston Chronicle -- The murder of Jazmine Barnes, a seven-year-old Houston girl killed by an unidentified man during a drive-by shooting, emotionally affected Texans All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

The father of a five-year-old girl, Hopkins has pledged his playoff check for Saturday's AFC wild-card game against the Indianapolis Colts to assist the family with funeral costs and support the ongoing investigation to apprehend the killer. The shooter has been described as a bearded white man in his 40s driving a red pickup truck.

"I have a five-year-old daughter, so that could have been anybody in that position on this team," Hopkins said. "It could have been anybody who is in this city, so it’s just unfortunate. I felt in my heart, it’s only right to give back to those who are down. Man, it’s a tough situation for that to happen.

"What I can do, that won’t bring back a person. I’m not trying to make it all about me or anything like that, but it’s the least I could do.”

On Hopkins' official Twitter account, he wrote:  "When I see Jazmine Barnes' face, I see my own daughter. On Saturday, I will be playing in your honor, Jazmine."

Investigators are searching for the man responsible for the second-grader's death. He was driving a pickup truck, pulling up next to the car Barnes and her family were riding in when he shot her and her mother, LaPorsha Washington. Barnes' three sisters were in the car at the time of the shooting, with one injured by shattered glass.

Jazmine Barnes' father has established a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral costs. It's up to $40,000.

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Philadelphia rapper and OBH Records artist, Breeze Begets, is back with a brand new mixtape titled "Mr. 10." Features include Dark Lo, Kylledge, Meir Malik, Guy Parker, Buddah Bands and more.

Stream/download the project now: https://mymixtapez.com/album/196498

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Rapper known as Que 9 who went viral for his hit single "Splash" and exploded on social media under the hashtag #QueSplashChallenge at the age of 12. He performed at the 2015 Summer Jam and was part of the I Wanna See You Dance Tour.

Before Fame
He recorded his first single at the age of four after spending time with his uncle who produced music.

Trivia
He won Detroit's Before They Were Stars in 2011 and 2013.

Family Life
He was born Quarrion Philips in Detroit, Michigan. He discovered his love of music at the age of one. He was always the center of attention growing up and loved to perform.

Associated With
He has cited rappers Nas and Kendrick Lamar as his biggest musical influences.

Artist Name: Chang$

Mixtape Title: Off The Top

Available on Spotify

Music Fans know that the underground is where the magic happens. The greatest music usually comes from the artists most casual fans haven’t quite heard about yet but who are pushing hard to get their message out into the world.

Chang$ is a recording artist on the rise who is doing exactly that.
Emerging from the Decatur music scene in Georgia, Chang$ is already creating important work to becoming a new and vital voice for the hip-hop community. Known for his versatile rhyming structure, his multi-genre chemistry that includes EDM, Pop, and R&B. Chang$ exhibits the skills and dedication needed to really solidify his signature sound and stylization that is both original and familiar. Influenced and inspired by and eclectic music taste that includes artists like Michael Jackson, Cassidy, Chris Brown, King Los, and P Diddy. Chang$ is well on his way to taking his place alongside the industry’s major artists in the game, and has no intention of slowing down his momentum anytime soon.

Since developing his craft and garnering an insatiable street buzz and internet presence, Chang$ has already proven to be one of those rare gems that truly knows how to stand out from the rest and put his qualities to the forefront. He combines many of today’s modern genres and really puts his own spin on it. Giving his audience a taste of something fresh yet still identifiable.

Recently, Chang$ released his EP “Off The Top” which is currently available on all digital music retailers and streaming platforms, and has made a very lasting impression with the debut track to all who have discovered him and continue to put the song in repeat.

Connect with Chang$:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donteatl
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonteAtl/
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/donteatl

For Bookings, Features, and Interviews contact Changeislyt@gmail.com

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Yung JB's work ethic is unmatched right now. The Bronx, New York spitter continues to cranks out new music and visuals at an incredible rate. Today he blesses his fans with an official music video for "Stand Up."

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The movie "Bird Box" has become a huge hit for Netflix. In the film lead actress Sandra Bullock and other characters are forced to carry on their day-to-day lives blindfolded to avoid seeing mysterious forces causing people to commit suicide. To follow suit, people are taking on the #BirdBoxChallenge where they blindfold themselves to test their abilities to complete mundane tasks successfully such as riding a scooter, climbing an escalator and ordering drive-thru. 

Unfortunately, some of the players are getting injured during the challenge, forcing NetFlix to implore everyone to not attempt to play the game.

"Can’t believe I have to say this, but: PLEASE DO NOT HURT YOURSELVES WITH THIS BIRD BOX CHALLENGE," they tweeted. "We don’t know how this started, and we appreciate the love, but Boy and Girl have just one wish for 2019 and it is that you not end up in the hospital due to memes."

SMH ... stupid people win stupid prizes, so calm down #BirdBoxChallengers.

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While still mourning the loss of Ki’Anthony Tyus, the 13-year old Louisville teen who died in a car crash following a police chase, Master P, has decided to cover the costs of the teen's funeral, according to AllHipHop.

The Courier Journal reports that Tyus was a passenger in a stolen Lexus SUV, being pursued by police when it crashed into a pole on December 22.

Louisville police are investigating whether officers' pursuit of the vehicle violated a department policy intended to prevent such fatalities.

P had a personal connection to Tyus, having met him in 2015 after the young boy was hit in the leg by a stray bullet when he was 9-years old.

"My 13 year old lil soldier didn’t make it. He got shot 2 years ago and got Killed 2 days ago," P wrote in an Instagram post. "We need to stop this black on black crime. Rip Ki’Anthony Tyus. #weallwegot Just know that every decision comes with consequences and no one is too young to die. My prayers go out to his family. Could’ve been the next Lebron James."

The LMPD Public Integrity Unit will lead a probe into the fatal crash, department spokesman Dwight Mitchell said.

The department's pursuit policy, passed in 2012, is one of the strictest in the nation. The policy forbids officers from initiating a pursuit unless they have reason to believe a suspect has committed a violent felony or is wanted on a warrant for a violent crime.

Tyus' funeral will take place later this week.

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Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe break down the issues between Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Tomlin, Ben Roethlisberger and even Art Rooney II join Brown in handling the situation poorly.

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Nick Cannon joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to talk 'The Masked Singer, LeBron James' impact with the Los Angeles Lakers, Colin Kaepernick's continued passion for football and more.

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2018’s underground belongs to Griselda Records. After setting the tone with Westside Gunn’s critically acclaimed Supreme Blientele, the Buffalo based label kept the iron hot with projects from Conway (Blakk Tape, Everybody Is F.O.O.D.) and Benny The Butcher (A Friend Of Ours and Tana Talk 3). Here, the indie triumvirate reflect on their banner year and 2019 plans!

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Artist Name: Luck Dawg

Mixtape Title: Deeper Than Me

Available on MyMixtapez

Antonio Henry aka Luck Dawg, is a Hip Hop Artist best known for his innovative take on life in Southern Florida. 

Rapper Luck Dawg was born and raised in the slums of Arcadia Florida, where he was raised by his Mother Sharon Bartell and Step-Father James Richardson. He wrote his first song at the age of 14; which is when he discovered that music was his talent. Luck Dawg, was most known for his athletics talents as well. He attended DeSoto County High School, where he was coached by the Best Coaches in his area; Darrel “Debo” Nicklow and his older Brother Tommy “Flip” Henry. Luck Dawg received an athletic scholarship in Oklahoma where he played Defensive Back. He then took a whirlwind tour where he began the street life of selling drugs. The money, cars, clothes, and women became a winner to his vision, until he was set-up by his own peers and spent a period of his life in prison.

Connect with Luck Dawg:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckdawg863
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamLuckEntertainment/
• Spinrilla: https://www.spinrilla.com/mixtapes/luck-dawg-deeper-than-me
• NerveDJsMixtapes:https://nervedjsmixtapes.com/mixtapes/DeeperThanMe-23193.htm
• DatPiff: https://www.datpiff.com/Luck-Dawg-Deeper-Than-Me-mixtape.922400.html

For Bookings, Features, and Interviews contact antoniofamous15@gmail.com

Professionally known as KidLace, is a trap soul rapper/songwriter. After the passing of his mother, KidLace moved to Chester, PA where he became a member of L.O.A.D Entertainment LLC & began his music career. Inspiration behind The Trinity? Trinity is the state of being three, Three different stages of the way we listen and view music. “I wanted to give my audience three different types of sounds to show my own style & originality, So I linked up with Super Producer “M-Rrrrr The Producer” and created music we hope you love” in his words.

Download/Stream Link: MyMixtapez - https://mymixtapez.com/album/196178

Social Media Info:

Instagram- @OfficialKidLace x @M_Rrrrr

Booking Info: LOADEntBookings@gmail.com |4044802055

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Grime Lords Link With Their DMV Brethdren J Scienide & Jay Royale To Launch The Video For The Certified Street Banger "Power Refinement" Off The Album "Wimbledon Dons".

"Wimbledon Dons" Solely Produced By Pete Twist Also Features Hip Hop Heavyweights SkrewTape, Milano Constantine, Recognize Ali, CodeNine, Daniel Son, Supreme Cerebral, Planet Asia, and Tri State.

Grime Lords "Wimbledon Dons" Album Digital And Hard Copies Are Available Via http://www.grimelords.bandcamp.com

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Hip Hop emcee Black  Will hits the game with hard bars and true lyricism in his new release "On Me." The PoloBoyShawty and CASHMONEYAP collaborated production brings a gritty street vibe we haven't had the pleasure of hearing in a while. Not the violent "I got guns music" so many do this era,but actually street sound. The dark, dramatic yet mellow instrumental, fits Black Will's delivery of flow, but it amplifies the sense of struggle, hustle and intelligence required to survive a life style many are cursed with As I said,...real street music. You can hear "On Me" for free streaming on the popular Soundcloud App/Website. Check It Out Today!!

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Brendan recaps UFC 232 Jones vs Gustafsson 2 and welcomes Paige VanZant in-studio. Paige discusses her upcoming fight with Rachael Ostovich, training with Cyborg, dating a fighter, negativity on social media, Dancing with the Stars, cooking show and more. Also, breaking MMA events/news, Jeff Novitzky on Joe Rogan's podcast, Floyd Mayweather vs Tenshin Nasukawa results, the biggest shame with Jon Jon's controversy, Amanda Nunes's breakout performance win over Cyborg, new year resolutions, Lebron James calling himself the G.O.A.T, fan questions and much more!

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Nino Man kicks off the year with "Straight Outta Harlem" featuring Vado and Dave East. Stream it up top.

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Comedian Tiffany Haddish bombed during her New Year's Eve show. She forgot her jokes and was heckled by fans. Peep it below.

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Inspired by gratitude, positivity and Beyoncé, Detroit based Brooklyn Queen wrote her first song at age 5. Now 13 years old, she's already fulfilled an early dream of releasing that song on her 2017 debut album “Queens Corner”. With over 170 million music video views and counting, Brooklyn Queen has built a powerful fan base. “Beyoncé has made me smile, dance and cry and I want fans to feel me the same way, I want to make it clear to young girls that anything is possible if you just follow your dreams”. Backed by BMB Entertainment & 300 Entertainment, this powerful message is set to find a global audience.

Hailing from the Motor City Deandre Coker aka Dre Butterz is a talented singer, songwriter and producer with magic running through his fingertips to any key board and instrument he can get his hands on. His ability to create a sound that is versatile is catapulting his illustrious career as a beat maker for local artists and major acts across the United States as well as a solo artist in his own right. Since the self-taught producer, singer and songwriter signed with BMB Records he worked with label mates Lil George, Charli Baltimore, Que 9, Midwest Rico and Fool Boy Marley. He produced "Thinking Bout You" for Ray J and Lil George, "Fly" ft Diggy Simmons and has some great records and major artist placements on Monica.
Artist/Group Name: Dre Butterz - Issa Fact feat. Neisha Neshae

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