A Phoenix-area man has died and his wife was in critical condition after the couple took chloroquine phosphate, CBS affiliate KPHO reported. The additive used to clean fish tanks that is also found in an anti-malaria medication that's been touted by President Donald Trump as a treatment for COVID-19.
Banner Health said Monday that the couple in their 60s got sick within half an hour of ingesting the additive. The man couldn't be resuscitated when he arrived at a hospital, but the woman was able to throw up much of the chemical, Banner said.
It does not appear they took the pharmaceutical version of the drug, but rather "an additive commonly used at aquariums to clean fish tanks," Banner Health said in a statement.
"I saw it sitting on the back shelf and thought, 'Hey, isn't that the stuff they're talking about on TV?'" the woman told NBC.
"Trump kept saying it was basically pretty much a cure," she said, adding her advice for people would be, "Don't take anything. Don't believe anything. Don't believe anything that the president says and his people ... call your doctor."
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Banner Health is warning everyone to avoid self-medicating.
"Given the uncertainty around COVID-19, we understand that people are trying to find new ways to prevent or treat this virus, but self-medicating is not the way to do so," said Dr. Daniel Brooks, Banner Poison and Drug Information Center medical director. "The last thing that we want right now is to inundate our emergency departments with patients who believe they found a vague and risky solution that could potentially jeopardize their health."
At a news conference last week, Mr. Trump falsely stated that the Food and Drug Administration had just approved the use of an anti-malaria medication called chloroquine to treat patients infected with coronavirus. Even after the FDA chief clarified that the drug still needs to be tested for that use, Mr. Trump overstated the drug's potential upside in containing the virus.
Who is your biggest inspiration? Russ is a huge inspiration when it comes to this music he does everything mix/master/produce/write. And he’s stayed independent.
1. Where do you see yourself in 1 year? In 1 year I see myself doing a bunch of shows and finally starting to get this music popping.
2. Where are from? I'm born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
3. How old are you? 19
4. Are you currently employed? Are you working on any projects? currently working on a E.P with my producer BLACKWATER RECORDS and have a bunch of new songs in the vault ready to drop plus a few big features in the works.
5. who's your top 3 greatest of all time / dead or alive? 1.Drake 2.Lil Wayne 3.Russ
6. what are you in this industry for? I’m in this industry because I love the music creating new vibes all the time and meeting new artists to collab with and while I’m doing that I’m Slowly turning my hobby into a career.
7. How long have you been making music? been messing around rapping sense I was about 11 years old when I turned 15 I started writing songs to beats and we started paying for studio time. Eventually I got sick of paying hourly for the studio so I built my own in my basement the rest is history. Been taking it serious for about 5 years but just now starting to release a lot of music!!
8. What's your next move? My next move is to lock in with some really dope videographers that can see my vision for these videos I wanna shoot. And I also wanna travel around and lock in with some other artists and producers in the studio.
9. Are you working with any artists in your local scene? I recently did a song with 608Trayce from Madison Wisconsin he’s doing his thang with the videos steams and shows .etc. He is one of the hottest artists on this new streaming app called LÜM the app was made by college students in Madison Wi!!!! It’s the next big thing when it comes to streaming for upcoming artist like myself and I’ll stand by that.
Lil Kim is currently working on her fifth solo album and she has recruited Tory Lanez to serve as one of the executive producers on the project.
The Queen Bee make the announcement via her Instagram account on Monday, March 23rd.
"Anybody who knows me knows that I love this man and that he’s one of my biggest music idols. I can’t wait for us to get out of this damn quarantine," Kim captioned a photo of her and Tory looking cozy together. "And before y’all get started wit ya mess me and my friend @torylanez (and one of the executive producer’s of my next album) and I oop! We just be having so much fun when we be working in the studio!! I guess it’s safe to say I’m a big fan of Toronto!!"
Good luck on the album @lilkimthequeenbee. Looking forward to hearing it.
Boldy James and The Alchemist continue to promote their "The Price of Tea in China" project by releasing an official music video for "Grey October" featuring Evidence.
Directed by Stephen Vanasco Produced by The Alchemist
Planet Asia comes through with a new album titled "Trust the Chain," which was entirely produced by 38 Spesh. The project contains lots of gems, including "Resurrected Pharoahs" featuring The Musalini.
Check out the official music video for "Resurrected Pharoahs"
West Coast emcee Popoff is back with his new single "Martial Law" discussing some of the issues going on today in the America. Visit Popoff's official website www.streetcrave906.com for more.
By giving a sincere warning, nothing can be misunderstood. Covert Joy’s debut single “Warning You” is the modern-day bad boy anthem with a message that says: “If you want to be with me, you’ve got to understand you’re not the only one.” Covert sings with a zealous playfulness that signals a straight-forward announcement of where he stands when it comes to relationships. The lyrics illustrate the situation of an open-hearted player who is just having fun with a sharing is caring mentality. The release date of “Warning You” is March 27th.
Boston, Massachusetts native, Covert Joy, is an exciting new emerging talent to the music scene. Being surrounded by music in the home during his early years, it’s no surprise that this would be the career path and calling Covert fell into. As a child, his parents would consistently play the most popular songs from their era which eventually drew Covert Joy to fall in love with the harmonies. Once he started voice lessons in high school, it was clear that his passion and calling would be to pursue music full time. Perfecting his craft over time, the young artist’s music can best be described as pop music with a Venn diagram into other genres such as soul, rock, and funk with a modern flair and twist.
With a work ethic like no other and natural talent, Covert Joy will continue to carve a path in the music scene and touch many with his sound. Covert Joy is making his mark in this pop-millennial era of music with his current visual release for “Warning You.” Covert Joy is an artist on the rise.
Veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound told USA TODAY Sports Monday afternoon that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are going to be postponed, likely to 2021, with the details to be worked out in the next four weeks.
“On the basis of the information the IOC has, postponement has been decided,” Pound said in a phone interview. “The parameters going forward have not been determined, but the Games are not going to start on July 24, that much I know.”
Pound, a Canadian who has been one of the most influential members of the IOC for decades, said he believes the IOC will announce its next steps soon.
“It will come in stages,” he said. “We will postpone this and begin to deal with all the ramifications of moving this, which are immense.”
When told what Pound had said and asked for an IOC response, spokesperson Mark Adams said, "It is the right of every IOC member to interpret the decision of the IOC executive board which was announced yesterday."
In that announcement Sunday, IOC President Thomas Bach said he was going to take the next four weeks to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics, scheduled to begin July 24. Bach has ruled out canceling the Games.
The Olympics would be the latest – and, by far, most significant – sporting event to be impacted by the coronavirus, which was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December. Also known as COVID-19, the virus rapidly spread throughout China and across the world in subsequent months, infecting hundreds of thousands of people and causing substantial disruptions to daily life in numerous countries.
Pound's comments came less than 24 hours after IBach indicated, for the first time, that postponing the Tokyo Games would be a possibility. In a letter to the athlete community, he said the IOC would begin exploring alternate ways to stage the Games, including postponement, and plan to reach a decision within the next four weeks.
In the hours thereafter, however, the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees said they will not send a delegation of athletes to the Tokyo Games unless they are postponed. Australia then alluded to something similar, but in a less direct way. It said the executive board of its Olympic committee agreed that "an Australian team could not be assembled in the changing circumstances at home and abroad."
Sticky Fingaz tries to avoid the Kodak Black topic but still manages to give his side of the story, while Fredro gets antsy before setting the record straight.
In this episode of People’s Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, writer, and true curator of the culture -- Jadakiss. This comprehensive discussion kicks off with talk of Jada and Talib's shared birth year of '75, and their witnessing of hop-hop's biggest points of evolution at the perfect age, both having grown up in its epicenter of New York City. They also discuss Talib's appreciation of The Lox for showing him love at the beginning of his career, while he struggled for mainstream success. They reflect on Jada's growing up in Yonkers, and the emcees that inspired him most during those early years. The trio also explores what went into the makings of some of the classic recordings Jadakiss was involved with like "All About The Benjamins," "24 Hours To Live," "We'll Always Love Big Poppa," as well as albums such as "The Last Kiss," "Kiss Tha Game Goodbye," "Top 5 Dead or Alive," "Freddy vs. Jason," and his latest project "Ignatius" -- dedicated to his close friend and business partner Ice Pick Jay, who recently passed. Jada describes the challenges he had while recording that album, at times fighting back tears.
As the convo continues, the trio discusses the infamous Ruff Ryder studio sessions and the high level of competitive energy that kept everyone at the top of their respective games. They also touch on The Lox's strong family-like foundation that kept them close throughout the years, and Jada is asked about his short-lived beefs with 50 Cent and Beanie Sigel, as well as how they got squashed.
Deep into the episode, Jadakiss, Kweli, and Jasmin discuss Jada's close friendship with Notorious B.I.G. and his role as one of the few, true custodians of Biggie's legacy. Jada also gives insight into the "Free The Lox Campaign," the creation of D-Block Records, linking up with Gang Starr on "Rite Where You Stand", and his Grammy-nominated record "Why." Talib goes on to name his top 5 Jadakiss verses -- while urging the People's Party audience to do the same -- and Jada gives the whole truth on the story circulating about Mike Tyson supposedly stealing his seat at the recent Biggie tribute in Atlantic City.
2:56 -- Jada and Talib discuss the privilege they share, both being born in 1975, growing up in NY, being fully immersed in hop hop, and seeing first hand it's evolution from humble beginnings, throughout the golden age and beyond.
5:19 -- Talib thanks Jada and The Lox for the respect they expressed when first meeting Kweli at the height of their fame and when his career had plenty of underground acclaim but not the same air play that the Lox and so may others enjoyed at the time.
7:41 -- Jada talks about coming up in Yonkers and the frustration he felt about his hometown often being overlooked, not getting the same recognition as other New York locals.
11:57 -- Talib points to Jada's signature flow, and asks who were his biggest influences on him coming up. Jada responds with paying homage to greats like Big Daddy Kane, Nas, Biggie, and more. He also gives due credit to his Mom for exposing him to hip hop at such a young age.
16:18 -- Jada speaks on the classic "24 Hours To Live", who came up for the concept for the song and how it all came together.
18:02 -- Jasmin asks Jadakiss about "All About The Benjamins," specifically who wrote Puff Daddy's verse on the hit. The convo turns to writing verses and how Kweli once did some writing for Diddy as well. They also discuss Kanye's rhyme about The Lox and Jadakiss says he always wondered if Mase wrote that verse for Kanye.
22:59 -- Jada describes what the Ruff Ryder studio sessions were like, and the competitive energy during those recordings that brought out the best in everyone. He also digs into the history of Ruff Ryders, how it was founded, and it's transformation into such an iconic movement.
25:51 -- Jada reflects on The Lox crew's lasting foundation, averting petty disagreements that would potentially fragment the strong bond that they were able to maintain over so many years.
28:06 -- Talib asks Jada about "The Last Kiss", and it felt to get so much industry support for that album.
29:31 -- Jada is asked about the mystique he carries as a legitimate voice of the streets, while avoiding jail time his whole life, and Talib asks him if that credibility comes from the realistic storytelling in his raps or his younger days hustling on the streets of Yonkers.
32:05 -- Jasmin asks Jada if he turned down any projects because he thought it might tarnish his reputation.
33:27 -- Talib Kweli and Jada look back at Jada's short-lived beef with 50 Cent, including his classic diss track "Checkmate," with Talib asking how it all got squashed. They then move on to discuss Jada's signature laugh, its origins, and how it's stuck around.
35:26 -- Jada frames the concept for his album "Top 5 Dead or Alive", and responds to people giving him credit for the phrase. Talib also recounts a quote from him stating that if you have a ghostwriter you can't be in the Top 5 conversation.
42:16 -- Talib asks Jada how important were New York mix-tapes to his ascension to the top 5 status. Jada also speaks on his battle rap mix-tape days with Beanie Sigel, and details how the beef was squashed.
45:36 -- Talib discusses the legacy of the Notorious B.I.G. with Jada, including the relationship they developed recording "Last Day" for "Life After Death." Jada then goes into the part he played in getting Lil' Cease and Lil' Kim back together before the Junior M.A.F.I.A. reunion, and Talib touches on how Jada is one of the few custodians of Big's legacy.
50:08 -- Jada reflects on the recording of the song "We'll Always Love Big Poppa", the idea for the song inspired during the funeral planning for Biggie. He also expresses how deeply heartbroken he was in the wake of Biggie's passing.
54:26 -- Talib asks Jada about what led up to "Free The Lox Campaign", and what transpired during that epic show.
58:36 -- Jada speaks on the creation of D-Block Records, the term was coined as a result of all the tension during the recording of Jada's album "Kiss Tha Game Goodbye". Talib also brings up J-Dilla's sampling of Jada's laugh on one of the last recordings before his passed, and they also discuss Jada's prominent feature on the Gang Starr classic "Rite Where You Stand".
1:02:43 -- Jada and Talib discuss their close mutual friendships with Styles P, and Talib asks how their back and forth rapping style started. The also speak on Sheek Louch's notable ability to keep evolving as an emcee after so many years.
1:07:56 -- Jada talks about his "Freddy vs. Jason" collaboration with Fabolous, and Jasmin asks Jada how the "SoRaspy" brand came about.
1:10:24 -- Jada gives detail on his latest project "Ignatius", and it's dedication to his close friend and business partner Ice Pick, who recently passed. He talks about how difficult it was getting through the making of that album as he would fight back tears during studio sessions. They go on to discuss the misconception of vulnerability being a sign of weakness.
1:15:28 -- Jada is asked about his recent collaborations with Pusha T, made possible by Ice Pick. Talib also asks Jada about his take on people blaming the youth for the violent conditions of the hood.
1:18:49 -- Jada talks about what inspired his thought provoking, Grammy nominated song "Why". He also notes his satisfaction when that song got the attention of Bill O'Reilly.
1:21:04 -- Talib calls out his top 5 Jadakiss verses of all time and asks the People's Party audience to weigh in on their favorites in the comment section.
1:23:45 -- Jada tells the whole truth about the story of Mike Tyson supposedly crashing the Biggie tribute in Atlantic city, stealing Jada's seat.
Sassy Savage is a force to be reckoned with. The woman behind the moniker "Sassy Savage" was born Domonique Lashae Smith on January 2nd 1988, in Jackson, Mississippi. She is the daughter of Brenda Bass and Michelangelo Smith. She came from a musically inclined family--both her parents & grandfather were artists, which would later influence her rhyming style and life philosophy. Her first published work came when she was in the third grade at Seminole Elementary of Florida, while living with a relative. Sassy soon realized she she had a special skill-set when it came to writing, and quickly began to write rhymes for numerous other artists, including her father.
Recording artist Sassy Savage aims to be one of the most influential rap artists of her time. She made her break into the hip-hop culture with her 2019 single entitled “Berserk”. Soon after, she found herself making waves in the hip-hop music scene. The Mississippi native has continued to rise capturing the attention of numerous fans around the globe. Her cadence, unique sound, & personality are among the slew of reasons as to why she is becoming a popular artist within the hip hop & rap culture.
In 2019, independent artist, Sassy Savage, joined forces with DJ Team Broke 100, Andre Lenoir, of Behind The City Lines who announced a joint distribution deal with That Rabbit/Sony Orchard leading to her rise to stardom. Sassy’s success has begun to catapult, but she remains humble in her willingness to stay true to her creativity, truth, & simply the essence of who she is as an artist.
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There is a force of heat burning through the frost of Alaska but it isn't global warming. The rise in temperature comes from the music of one up and coming emcee who is flooding his state with hot music. Marvin Mayo proudly states that some of his biggest musical influences are Andre 3000, J.Cole, MF DOOM to name a few, and it shows in his creative content. Stepping out the box of the "popular" copy cat music era, Marvin delivers with original sound and style.
His newly released album "Are No Stars After All," has been reaching all the right people and quickly bringing light to the unique feel he brings with his music. And in the fashion of "giving them more of what they ask for," Marvin teamed up with cinematographer Matt Crow to drop a trippy visual for the deep and metaphoric single "Dope Sick." A great combination of the two collaborating ideas and presenting an entertaining yet eerie video performance. And it perfectly fits the hidden emotion with in the song "Dope Sick."
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