MEXICO CITY (AP) — An elevated section of the Mexico City metro collapsed & sent a subway car plunging toward a busy boulevard late Monday, killing at least 23 people & injuring about 70, city officials said. Rescuers initially searched a car left dangling from the overpass for anyone who might be trapped.
Those efforts were suspended early Tuesday, however, because of safety concerns for those working near the precariously dangling car. A crane was brought in to help shore it up.
“We don’t know if they are alive,” Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said of the people possibly trapped inside the car following one of the deadliest accidents for the city’s subway system, which is among the busiest in the world.
Earlier Sheinbaum said someone had been pulled alive from a car that was trapped on the road below. She said 49 of the injured were hospitalized, & that seven were in serious condition & undergoing surgery.
“There are unfortunately children among the dead,” Sheinbaum said, without specifying how many.
The overpass was about 16 feet above the road in the borough of Tlahuac, but the train ran above a concrete median strip, which apparently lessened the casualties among motorists on the road below.
“A support beam gave way” just as the train passed over it, Sheinbaum said.
Ex-NFL superstar Chad Ochocinco has signed a deal to fight in an exhibition boxing match on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul undercard -- the very first fight of his career.
In other words, Chad is making his boxing debut at 43 YEARS OLD!
The former Cincinnati Bengals WR has been training his ass off in boxing gyms for years -- but never really expressed serious interest in taking a fight.
But Chad says he was approached by Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe recently ... and offered a spot on the undercard for the big June 6 event at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Chad says he immediately asked his family for their thoughts -- and when they gave their blessing, Ochocinco told Ellerbe he would do it!
Ochocinco -- formally known as Chad Johnson -- broke the news on the "I AM ATHLETE" podcast.
So far, no opponent has been locked in -- but we're hearing promoters are looking to match Chad up against another former non-boxing athlete.
The obvious choice would be ex-NFL wide out Brandon Marshall, who's been putting in serious work in the boxing gym for years ... and has openly talked about wanting a big time fight.
In fact, Brandon spent some time training with Evander Holyfield who compared Marshall to heavyweight knockout artist Deontay Wilder.
As for Chad, he's already got a new nickname -- calling himself, "Sweet Feet Johnson!"
Chicago artist Monty drops off a brand new visual titled "Rio Flow." The track was produced by BeatsBySav and the video was directed by Exqlusive. Watch below via YouTube.
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Lightweight Michael Chandler introduced himself to UFC fans in dramatic fashion with a quick finish of Dan Hooker in the co-main event at UFC 257 earlier this year. Hooker will face Charles Oliveira for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 262 on Saturday, May 15.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s Workforce Commission improperly paid out almost $6.2 million in unemployment benefits to nearly 1,200 people in jails & prisons in 2020, according to a report by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
People who are incarcerated are prevented from receiving unemployment because they are unable to obtain employment, a requirement to receive the benefit.
The report found that 92 of those incarcerated people were only given a single payment before the error was caught, but nearly 1,100 people received more than one payment, with some getting payments from March 2020 through November 2020.
The audit said that the LWC is supposed to match lists of people set to receive unemployment benefits with lists of people who are incarcerated to prevent such mistakes.
According to the audit, 80 percent of those who received the payments, obtained them through the COVID-related program designed for contractors and gig workers, who do not have an employer.
"As a result, LWC does not have electronic wage data to use for eligibility purposes and instead must rely upon the amount of income reported by the applicant on their app."
In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with Bronx born rapper and actor:
Don Cartagena, Joey Crack, The Gangsta...
FAT JOE
Here's what we got into with the man who Talib thinks may be our most hip-hop guest on the show yet.
• Meeting Biggie and Puff for the first time at the Lyricist Lounge. • Being raised in the Bronx by parents of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. • Coming up deeply immersed in the fast life of the Bronx street hustle. • How Diamond D and Chris Lighty saved Joe's life. • Witnessing the birth of Big Daddy Kane, Jay-Z, Eminem, and Big L. • Convincing Big Pun to include one of his most iconic bars on 'Twinz.' • Needing the blessing from D.I.T.C. to get on LL's 'I Shot Ya Remix.' • How Joe got over his fear of flying. • The energy of DJ Khaled and his early fame made in Jamaica. • Falling into depression after losing his sister, his grandfather, and Big Pun. • How Joe and 50 Cent squashed their longstanding beef through their shared love of Chris Lighty. • Why Joe felt compelled to give the South their due respect. • The brother/sister-like relationship Joe shares with rapper Remy Ma. • If Joe thinks the broken relationship of him and Pun's family will ever be mended.
TIME STAMPS:
3:22 -- Joe speaks on meeting Biggie and Puff Daddy for the first time at New York's Lyricist Lounge event in the early 90's. He also digs into his family background, being raised in the Bronx borough of NYC by parents of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent and living in the Forest Houses projects. Joe illustrates what it was like for him growing up in the mecca of hip hop and the things that compelled him to take part in the culture. Including his brother carrying crates for Grandmaster Flash, watching the early graffiti writers and b-boys and seeing members of the Furious Five play ball on the streets he grew up on.
15:29 -- Joe gives his take on the N-Word commonly used as a term of endearment by latinos like himself who grew up in predominantly black neighborhoods their whole life. He speaks on the frequent backlash from people on social media that don't approve, he points to the cultural disconnect of those that just don't understand how mixed communities like his, especially in New York have always been and he touches on the criticism of his reference to the "Wuhan virus" in a recent song with Benny the Butcher.
24:22 -- Joe speaks of coming up deeply immersed in the Bronx street life and being grateful for the Five Percenter presence there while he was hustling. He explains how his good friend producer/rapper Diamond D saved his life while they were coming up in the streets together, the significance of a particular light pole in his projects, getting the 'Sh*t Is Real Remix' from DJ Premier, Onyx teaching Joe he could say whatever he wanted on his records and answers if he still ever attempts to breakdance.
31:39 -- Joe goes on to tell his stories of being present for Biz Markie introducing Big Daddy Kane to New York, Big Daddy Kane bringing Jay-Z out for the first time at Studio 54, The Outsidaz introducing Eminem, Joe bringing out Big Pun as well as Lord Finesse putting on Big L and the audience's similar reactions as they knew they were all seeing something special at the time. They go on to discuss how Chris Lighty also had a huge hand in saving Joe's life and his question to Joe after getting shot right after his first single dropped.
36:05 -- Joe talks about being urged by Chris Lighty as well as others to keep his music street even though he had ambitions of making hits. He tells about convincing Big Pun to make some records that would do well on the radio similar to what Biggie did and Joe going on to make some real money with 'What's Luv?'. Joe also touches on things Big Pun taught him during the hundreds of hours of writing together and they discuss the different ways that hits can be made, the thug love phenomenon and Method Man doing big things.
42:35 -- Joe touches on happiness being the most valuable currency when it comes to hip hop culture, he speaks on the Diggin' In The Crates crew never having an argument during all their years together and needing to receive the blessing from them to get on LL Cool J's 'I Shot Ya Remix.' They also discuss the strength and courage of women as protectors and historically always put themselves on the front lines when it comes to activism and forcing social change.
46:33 -- Joe is asked about him having to convince Big Pun to add his iconic bar "Dead in the middle of Little Italy little did we know That we riddled some middlemen who didn't do diddly" to their song 'Twinz.' Joe also speaks on his long-time fear of flying, when he was able to finally board a plane to visit DJ Khaled in Miami, talks about finally making a trip to Asia where DITC fans were shocked to see him in their country and they discuss the undeniable energy of DJ Khaled and his early fame made in Jamaica.
55:16 -- Joe details falling into a deep level of depression following this loss of his sister, his grandfather and Big Pun all around the same time. He tells the story of the night he finally snapped out of it, goes on to talk about wanting to leave New York to live in Miami after Dipset started beefing with Nas, his disappointment when money and egos got in the way of unity within the culture, as well as Miami feeling like the good old days when everyone was supportive of one another.
1:05:11 -- Joe is asked about his long-time past beef with 50 Cent and how they came together as peers and friends through their shared friendship with Chris Lighty. He tells the story of showing up for the BET Awards' tribute to Chris' legacy and what 50 Cent said to Joe putting the beef to rest. They also discuss Joe's time in jail forcing him to do some self reflection and why Joe felt it was important to give the South their due props after years of being blamed for ruining the culture.
1:11:58 -- Joe talks about his experience dealing with a shady accountant and they discuss the long history of hip hop artists being taken advantage of by vultures in the industry. Joe also talks about rapper Remy Ma being like a little sister to him and the pact they made to always being there for each other. Joe is also asked if he thinks the hard feelings shared amongst him and Cuban Link as well as Big Pun's family will ever be mended. He also speaks on Jim Jones' Quarantine Studios.
Quando Rondo and his entourage were caught in a hail of gunfire at a convenience store in Georgia & one man in his entourage was wounded.
According to law enforcement sources, the shots rang out around 3:20 AM Sunday in Blackshear, while Quando & his crew were in a parking lot off the highway. Cops believe the shooter opened fire from across the road or from the highway.
Our sources say police aren't aware of any bullets striking Quando, because he was not at the scene when cops responded, but we're told he was in the parking lot before the shooting.
The rapper was traveling with a large entourage, and we're told one man in the group was shot in the hand and got treatment at a local hospital.
It's interesting ... law enforcement says it appears Quando & his crew weren't at the convenience store long before shots rang out & cops believe they were making a quick stop when the shooting started.
As we reported ... cops say Quando Rondo's crew was involved in a November shootout with King Von's entourage outside an Atlanta nightclub, which left Von dead. One of Quando's crew members was arrested for felony murder.
Sunday morning's shooting happened about 10 minutes from the nightclub where Quando performed Saturday night, & we're told the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is on the case.
Cliffwood, New Jersey emcee and M.A.D.E. Ent CEO, Chase Fetti, drops off an official music video for his fire collaboration with Trust Comes First boss 38 Spesh titled "The Life."
This is off of Chase and 38's collaborative "Top of the Red" album, which was entirely produced by 38 Spesh.
01. Chase Fetti x 38 Spesh – Intro 02. Chase Fetti x 38 Spesh – Same Nigga 03. Chase Fetti x 38 Spesh – Get With Me 04. Chase Fetti x 38 – The Life 05. Chase Fetti x 38 Spesh – Boldy James Interlude 06. Chase Fetti x 38 Spesh – Interstate 07. Chase Fetti x 38 Spesh – Time Up 08. Chase Fetti x 38 Spesh x Benny The Butcher – Own Pots 09. Chase Fetti x 38 Spesh – Eight Interlude 10. Chase Fetti x 38 Spesh – Blender Talk 11. Chase Fetti x 38 Spesh – Stay Sane
Mo Moody releases a new single called "Good Thing" off his upcoming project For The Women. The track was produced by Grammy nominated producer GeraldWhite. The Lancaster, Virginia native also has a new project out now with Mista Cain titled Big Business. Listen below via Audiomack or on any music platform.
PGF Shawt releases an official music video for his new single "Facts." The track will appear on his upcoming EP titled In My Feelings. Directed by DreCannonz. Produced by Suppa K.
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LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has arrested an 18-year-old and two juveniles in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep.
Treveon Nelson and the two minors have been charged with murder, kidnapping, criminal conspiracy, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
The names of the juveniles, a male and a female, will not be released because they are under the age of 18.
“This is a complex and multilayered investigation,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “Over the past few days, we talked a lot with the two minors as we were searching for Nelson. Based on information from those interviews, detectives determined there was probable cause to arrest the teens. Nelson was arrested in this case as soon as we found him Friday evening.”
Nelson and the two minors are accused of fatally shooting Amenhotep in a field in the 500 block of Rish Road in Leesville on April 5.
According to reports, the three suspects lured Amenhotep from her home in Richland County and held her in a stolen vehicle as they traveled to Leesville.
“The suspects knew Sanaa and they all know each other,” Koon said. “We’re glad we have all three of them in custody and charged after a lot of interviews, an extensive search, and invaluable help from other agencies.”
Nelson is being held at the Lexington County Detention Center after his bond was denied Saturday.
Nelson is also being charged by the Springdale Police Department for criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature in connection with an incident that occurred on April 25.
The minor male is being held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. The minor female is being held at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
Sanaa was the daughter of New Jersey Brick City Peace Collective member Sharif Malik Amenhotep.
Quake of Diverse Mentality takes an in-depth look into the career of former G-Unit rapper Young Buck. From the Nashville rapper initially linking up with Birdman, to working with DJ Paul and Juvenile before meeting 50 Cent.
A 27-year-old woman whose body was found in a lagoon in Puerto Rico was a companion of lightweight boxer Felix Verdejo, who turned himself in to federal agents on Sunday night.
The body of Keishla Rodriguez was found a couple of days after she was reported missing. She was identified Sunday via dental records, Puerto Rico's Institute of Forensic Science said in a statement.
A criminal complaint filed by the FBI accuses Verdejo of punching Rodriguez in the face & injecting her with a syringe filled with an unidentified substance bought at a public housing complex. It alleges that he then bound her arms & feet with wire & tied a heavy block to her before throwing her off a bridge at 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
The complaint states that Verdejo then shot at Rodriguez's body as he stood on the bridge. The complaint says a witness it did not identify helped Verdejo kidnap & kill Rodriguez.
FBI spokeswoman Limary Cruz told The Associated Press that the federal agency was filing charges that would soon be announced. Meanwhile, the U.S. Attorney's Office said no decision had been made whether to pursue the death penalty.
Verdejo & his attorneys previously declined comment, & police said the boxer did not originally cooperate & refused to answer questions.
Rodriguez's family has said she was pregnant with Verdejo's child. Keila Ortiz, the woman's mother, told reporters that her daughter had called her before she vanished Thursday and told her Verdejo was going to her house to see the results of a pregnancy test.
Verdejo is married but has known Rodriguez since middle school & had kept in touch with her, her parents said. They reported her missing after she didn't show up to work at an animal grooming business.
Verdejo (27-2, 17 KOs) is a former Olympian who represented Puerto Rico in 2012. His professional career was temporarily sidetracked after he was hospitalized following a motorcycle crash in 2016.
OBH affiliate Vegaz Navada dedicates his latest song and accompanying music video to Ma'Khia Bryant, the 16-year old girl who was fatally shot by a Columbus, Ohio police officer on April 20, 2021.
North Memphis native Stebo links up with C Bout It and Chino for his latest music video "400 Mane." Shot by Top ChartProductions. Produced by Yung Swagg.
Flint, Michigan native and A.M.I. (Above My Influences) co-CEO, REIN, continues to apply pressure to the competition with his weekly freestyles. His latest is titled "The General's Heart."
Not every victim of a crime walks away unharmed and this particular incident is one of those rare ones.
A man was filling up his tank when a group of thugs approached, hoping to hijack him but thanks to his ability to think on his feet, the thugs ended up being the ones running in fear.
In the short clip, the man can be seen filling up what looks like a BMW when a group of men stopped a taxi next to his car, the group then jumps out of the car and run towards the innocent man, he quickly reacts and starts spraying fuel all over the thugs and they all run for cover, abandoning their mission.
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