Report via TMZ - Nipsey Hussle was just shot in LA ... TMZ has learned.
Multiple sources tell us the rapper was gunned down Sunday in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, south of the Crenshaw area. We're told he was at his clothing store called the Marathon Clothing Company. He opened the place back in 2017.
His condition is unknown at this point. Eyewitnesses in the area say they heard multiple shots fired.
Even crazier ... Nipsey appears to have tweeted right before the shooting, and alluded to "enemies." He wrote, "Having strong enemies is a blessing."
Nipsey -- who's from the Crenshaw area of LA -- is said to have ties to the Crips. That hasn't stopped him from working with artists who have rival gang affiliations ... he's made music with both YG and The Game -- both of whom have been tied to Bloods.
He's released multiple mixtapes over the course of his 10-plus year career but just dropped his first studio album last year. It's called "Victory Lap" ... which got him a Grammy nod for Best Rap Album just a month ago. Nipsey lost out to Cardi B at the award show.
Despite being a polished rapper, Nipsey was no stranger to the streets. He got roped into a brawl out in West Hollywood back in December of 2018 ... which turned out to be a case of mistaken identity.
**UPDATE** Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... 3 people were shot at Nipsey's store, and one of those people just died at the hospital. It's unclear if that person is Nipsey. We're being told that one man fled in a vehicle after the shooting.
"Dis Wat U Came Fo" is the first single released from OG Charlie Blk and Gino Ca$ino's upcoming project "Off Papers" that will be released later this year and sure to be a banger for the summer.
Fabpz The Freelancer AKA Fabp, has been dominating his areas with digital and physical project releases the last few years. The X-Calade Promotionz recording artist has fed the underground scene album after album. And i mean FULL albums. Not 4 and 5 song Eps, but actual content filled projects. I've even come across some with 20 songs, followed by a 26 song album release. The work ethic is undeniable.
"The Side Walk Cafe" in New York City, has become a known host of good environment, good entertainment and an overall good time. Bringing in different varieties of artists has helped them in building a variety with in their listening audience, as well as a large range of hungry new fans waiting to hear what's next.
"The Side Walk Cafe" invited Fabp to their stage, and we got the performance live for your viewing pleasure today. Check out one of hip hop's hardest working indie artist "Fabpz The Freelancer performing his single "Til I Flow Dumb." Check it Out Today!!
“Annabelle Comes Home” is the third installment of New Line Cinema’s hugely successful “Annabelle” films starring the infamous sinister doll from the “Conjuring” universe. Gary Dauberman, the screenwriter of the “Annabelle” films, “IT” and “The Nun,” makes his directorial debut on the film, which is produced by Peter Safran (“Aquaman”), who has produced all the films in the “Conjuring” franchise, and “Conjuring” universe creator James Wan (“Aquaman”).
Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren bring the possessed doll to the locked artifacts room in their home, placing her “safely” behind sacred glass and enlisting a priest’s holy blessing. But an unholy night of horror awaits as Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target—the Warrens’ ten-year-old daughter, Judy, and her friends.
The film stars McKenna Grace (TV’s “The Haunting of Hill House,” “Gifted,” “Captain Marvel”) as Judy; Madison Iseman (“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween”) as her babysitter, Mary Ellen; and Katie Sarife (TV’s “Youth and Consequences” and “Supernatural”) as troubled friend Daniela; with Patrick Wilson (“Aquaman,” “The Conjuring” and “Insidious” films) and Vera Farmiga (“The Conjuring” films, upcoming “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” TV’s “Bates Motel”) reprising their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Dauberman directed the film from a screenplay he wrote, from a story by Dauberman & Wan. Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Victoria Palmeri, Michael Clear, Michelle Morrissey and Judson Scott served as executive producers.
Dauberman’s behind-the-scenes team included director of photography Michael Burgess (upcoming “The Curse of La Llorona”), production designer Jennifer Spence (“Annabelle: Creation,” “The Nun”), editor Kirk Morri (“Aquaman”) and costume designer Leah Butler (“Annabelle: Creation”). New Line Cinema presents, an Atomic Monster/Peter Safran Production, “Annabelle Comes Home.” The film is set to open in theatres and IMAX on June 28, 2019 and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Blanco ends the winter with another fire track produced by BBP. The VA rapper tells the story of how he ran up his numbers this past winter over a dope trap beat. Winter 2 Summer is now available on all streaming platforms, click the link below now to listen:
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Report Via NBC Bay Area - Body camera video released by the Vallejo Police Department on Friday shows the moments that led up to the shooting of 20-year-old Willie McCoy.
The rapper known as "Willie Bo" was found asleep in a car Feb. 9 at a Taco Bell drive-thru. Police said he also had a gun on his lap. The deadly shooting gained national headlines and sparked legal action against Vallejo police.
"Our hope is that this information helps members of the public separate fact from fiction regarding this investigation," the Vallejo Police Department said in a statement.
Oakland attorney Melissa Nold, who said she examined the body of McCoy, told NBC News that he also sustained injuries to his shoulders, chest and arm, during the encounter with six officers. Nold said McCoy was hit about 25 times in the shooting.
Civil rights attorney John Burris, who filed the lawsuit against Vallejo police, previously demanded the department release body-worn camera footage from the shooting.
Burris has said McCoy was shot after he was startled awake and that police "did not even try to safely retrieve Mr. McCoy from the car through the open passenger window while he was asleep, after telling the public that Mr. McCoy's car was locked."
Texas native Peedi Jo is serious when it comes to getting a bag in the brand new visual “Check”.
The Stevie Drae-directed visual shows Peedi and the fellas flexing quite nicely with the paper. Shooting dice while everybody eating good in the hood. 2019 is looking to be a big transition as a project is sought to drop as well.
It’s now forward motion for the West Side Mexia rapper as he has money on his mind and looking to put on for the town quite heavy. Make sure to follow him on Instagram Peedijo254
In this clip, John Salley spoke about his prediction regarding Carmelo signing with the Lakers not coming true and how athletes, especially those who are considered great, need mental and physical breaks. He believes this year is a good break for LeBron and thinks the Lakers will be a force in the league next season.
John Salley also gave his list of the best celebrity hoopers and explains why he believes Odell Beckham Jr. going to Cleveland is for the best.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to close America’s southern border or large sections of it next week, a potentially drastic step affecting the economies of both the U.S. and Mexico, if Mexico does not halt illegal immigration “immediately.”
“It could mean all trade” with Mexico,” Trump said when questioned by reporters in Florida. “We will close it for a long time. I am not kidding around.”
Trump has previously threatened to close the border — including at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Thursday night — but this time was different as he gave a timetable. The White House did not immediately respond to questions about whether his possible action would apply to commercial and air travel, but a substantial closure could have an especially heavy impact on cross-border communities from San Diego to South Texas, as well as supermarkets, factories, and other businesses across the country that rely on trade from Mexico.
“If Mexico doesn’t immediately stop ALL illegal immigration coming into the United States through our Southern Border, I will be CLOSING the Border, or large sections of the Border, next week,” Trump said in a tweet. “This would be so easy for Mexico to do, but they just take our money and ‘talk.’”
Trump’s declaration came a day after Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said his country was doing its part to fight migrant smuggling. Criminal networks charge thousands of dollars a person to move migrants through Mexico, increasingly toward remote sections of the U.S.-Mexico border in large groups.
“We are going to do everything we can to help,” Lopez Obrador said. “We don’t in any way want a confrontation with the U.S. government.”
A senior Homeland Security official on Friday suggested Trump was referring to the ongoing surge of mostly Central American families crossing the border from Mexico. Many people who cross the border illegally ultimately request asylum under U.S. law, which does not require asylum seekers to enter at an official crossing.
The official said the U.S. might close designated ports of entry to re-deploy staff to help process parents and children.
Ports of entry are official crossing points that are used by residents and commercial vehicles. The official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, did not specify which ports the administration was considering closing, but said only that closures were “on the table.”
Customs and Border Protection commissioner Kevin McAleenan said Wednesday that 750 border inspectors would be reassigned to deal with the growing number of migrant families, and the DHS official said Friday that the department was seeking volunteers from other agencies to help.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers have fought over whether there actually is a “crisis” at the border, particularly amid Trump’s push for a border wall, which he claims will solve immigration problems, though a wall wouldn’t keep out families who cross the border at official points so they can surrender and be detained.
The president called on Congress to immediately change what he said were weak U.S. immigration laws, which he blamed on Democrats. The Department of Homeland Security wants the authority to detain families for longer and more quickly deport children from Central America who arrive at the border on their own. The department argues those policy changes would stop families from trying to enter the U.S.
It’s almost time for the biggest event of the year…Sunday, May 19th is the 11th Annual SCM Awards brought to you by Jay Shields Promotions. The SCM Awards is an annual awards ceremony and networking experience that recognizes the achievements of underground, independent and major Hip-Hop and R&B artists, deejays, models, music and video producers, dancers, record labels, business owners, designers, stylists, and more. The SCM Awards aims to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication they put forth, for the sacrifices they make to enhance their crafts, their skills and talents and for taking the time to invest in themselves.
The SCM Awards is not just a local awards show…It’s not simply a nationwide event. The SCM Awards is global, with attendees and participants from all over the world including guests from Israel, the United Kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, West Africa, South America, Jamaica, Canada and more. Through live entertainment, talent recognition, live red carpet interviews and global networking opportunities, the SCM Awards encourages growth, promotion, exposure and relationship building with others in the entertainment industry including top music and entertainment executives, record labels, A&Rs and label reps, and other tastemakers.
This year, the SCM Awards Pre-Show Experience is hosted by World Famous Jon Jon and Marty Party and the SCM Awards Show is hosted DJ Ms. Hypnotique, Bigga Rankin and Lil CeCe of #TheCeCeShow with music by The Legendary DJ Johnny Blaze and MMG DJ Q. Live entertainment includes professional dancers and models, live DJ sets by DJ Winn, and International DJ Bigg V and live performances by LJ Da Joker of Duval County, FL, FB Money Mo of Jacksonville, FL, Skinnie Kinnie, King Mac Gutta, Rico Montil, Yung Hunnid and Konvict Recording artist, OG Boo Dirty of Memphis, TN, Tru of Tuscaloosa, AL, Redface Shotdie of Hernando, MS, and Big Drako himself, Soulja Boy.
The SCM Awards will present special awards to honor Chris Don, owner of Truth Nigh Bar and Club Chardonnay with the 2019 Entrepreneur Award, Memphis Rap Legend Scat Cat Da Villain with the 2019 SCM Legends Award, and Marcus Green, the ULM All American and future NFL Superstar with the 2019 Honorary Athlete Award.
There will also be a special guest appearance by Palm Tree Ent. CEO and Founder, CEO M.I.A.M.I. Mike and special performance by 350 and Killa Cam, a special honorary performance by the SCM Legends Award recipient, Scat Cat da Villain featuring Scarface Al Kapone and debut dance performance by dancer, choreographer and Memphis Grizzlies Dance Team member, Nejah NextMove.
This will be an exciting year for all participants and attendees at the 11th Annual SCM Awards and this event will be talked about for years to come. The show starts at 2pm CST and tickets are on sale now at SCMAwards.com/tickets or get yours the day of the most talked about event of the year. --2019 SCM Awards www.scmawards.com www.scmawards.com/performers www.scmawards.com/hosts
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - The East Cleveland woman accused of leading several law enforcement agencies on a dangerous high-speed chase March 22 is no stranger to traffic stops.
Cleveland 19′s Investigative Unit learned Imani Edwards, 23, has been found guilty of at least four traffic violations since 2017.
According to court records in Orangeburg County in South Carolina, Edwards was cited for:
Sept. 1, 2018 - Driving under suspension
July 3, 2018 - Failure to obey traffic-control devices
Nov. 11, 2017 - Driving vehicle at greater speed than is reasonable under conditions
Sept. 27, 2017 - Speeding, more than 15 but less than 23 mph over the speed limit (charge amended to speeding, 10 mph or less over the speed limit)
Edwards, who used to live in Akron, was also cited by the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 2014 for failure to control.
She pleaded guilty and received a $169 fine and two points on her license.
Edwards is currently charged with felonious assault and fleeing in connection with Friday’s multi-jurisdictional pursuit.
According to investigators, a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol attempted to stop Edwards on I-77 northbound in Broadview Heights for illegal window tinting.
Edwards failed to comply and led troopers and police with Newburgh Heights and Cuyahoga Heights on chase that eventually ended on East 105th Street near St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland.
Dash camera footage shows Edwards smashing into several law enforcement vehicles on I-77 near the Pershing Avenue exit.
Newburgh Heights Police Chief John Majoy praised the work of the officers, who never fired their weapons.
“Their lives were at stake," said Majoy. “She almost ran them over. That’s a 2,000 pound weapon coming at you, they jumped out of the way just in the nick of time to save their own lives.”
When the pursuit finally ended and Edwards was taken into custody, an officer can be heard on a body camera asking her, “What are you doing?”
“I was on my way to work,” Edwards responded.
“Do you have any idea what you just did?” the officer asked.
“Yes sir,” said Edwards.
“Obviously you don’t,” the officer replied.
In addition to the felony criminal charges, Edwards was also cited for tinted windows, no seat belt, and driving under suspension.
The case has been bound over to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.