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Common releases an official music video for the title track off of his forthcoming album titled "Black America Again." The song features music icon Stevie Wonder.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Streets appeared calm early Thursday in downtown Charlotte after a second night of violent protests over the deadly police shooting of a black man, although at least three major businesses were asking their employees to stay home for the day as the city remained on edge.
Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Duke Energy all told employees not to venture into North Carolina's largest city after Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency Wednesday night and called in the National Guard after Charlotte's police chief said he needed the help. The North Carolina National Guard arrived at a Charlotte armory early Thursday and Guard vehicles left the armory about 8 a.m.
Here you can see @NationalGuard making their way in, the city will look much different as the sun comes up @wcnc pic.twitter.com/hypRb3TZIu
— Rachel Rollar (@RachelRollar) September 22, 2016
Lots of activity at @NCNationalGuard this AM. I'm told they're expected to release info on a plan shortly @wcnc pic.twitter.com/vIHTSUDpru
— Rachel Rollar (@RachelRollar) September 22, 2016
Just a snapshot of damage left behind after a night of riots in #clt #wcnc pic.twitter.com/3c9JXCLglB
— Richard DeVayne (@devayneTV) September 22, 2016
Federal help also is on the way, with the Justice Department sending to Charlotte a team of trained peacekeepers designed to help resolve community conflict. The department's Community Relations Service has been deployed to other cities roiled by tense flare-ups between police and residents.
Meanwhile, Mayor Jennifer Roberts told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Thursday that city officials are talking about imposing a curfew.
Keith Lamont Scott (left) was fatally shot by officer Brentley Vinson (right)
Anger has continued to build over the shooting of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott by a black police officer on Tuesday afternoon and the wildly different accounts about what happened from authorities and Scott's family and neighbors.
A peaceful prayer vigil turned into an angry march and then a night of violence after a protester was shot and critically wounded as people charged police in riot gear trying to protect an upscale hotel in Charlotte's typically vibrant downtown. Police did not shoot the man, city officials said.
VIDEO: Cam Newton responds to officer-involved shooting, and aftermath in #Charlotte #Panthers @wcnc
— NBC Charlotte Sports (@SportsWCNC) September 21, 2016
STORY: https://t.co/AgPX1CyHGG pic.twitter.com/aJEcaiQrzf
Video obtained and verified by The Associated Press, which was recorded right after the shooting, shows someone lying in a pool of blood as people scream and a voice yells for someone to call for help. People are then told to back up from the scene.
The unrest took many by surprise in Charlotte, the banking capital of the South with a population of 830,000 people, about 35 percent of them black. The city managed to pull through a racially charged shooting three years ago without the unrest that erupted in recent years in places such as Baltimore, Milwaukee and Ferguson, Missouri.
In 2013, Charlotte police charged one of their own, Randall Kerrick with voluntary manslaughter within days, after the white officer shot an unarmed black man who had been in a wreck and was looking for help. The jury deadlocked and the charge was dropped last summer. The city saw a few protests but no violence.
On Wednesday, hundreds of protesters who were shouting "black lives matter" and "hands up, don't shoot" left after police fired flash grenades and tear gas after the shooting. But several groups of a dozen or more protesters stayed behind, attacking people, including reporters, shattering windows to hotels, office buildings and restaurants and setting small fires. The NASCAR Hall of Fame was among the places damaged.
At one point, television news helicopters showed protesters on the loop highway around downtown, trying to stop cars for several minutes before police arrived.
"My heart bleeds for what our great city is going through," McCrory said on WBTV-TV. He was mayor of Charlotte for 14 years before becoming governor.
Authorities said three people and four police officers were injured. Videos and pictures on Twitter showed reporters and other people being attacked.
The violence happened amid questions about what happened when Scott was shot and killed in the parking lot of his condominium complex. Police did not release dashboard or body camera footage, but said Scott had a gun and refused several orders to drop his weapon. Scott's family and neighbors said he was holding a book.
"He got out of his car, he walked back to comply, and all his compliance did was get him murdered," said Taheshia Williams, whose balcony overlooks the shady parking spot where Scott was Tuesday afternoon. She said he often waited there for his son because a bicycle accident several years ago left him stuttering and susceptible to seizures if he stayed out in the hot sun too long.
Charlotte Police Chief Kerr Putney was angered by the stories on social media, especially a profanity-laced, hourlong video on Facebook, where a woman identifying herself as Scott's daughter screamed "My daddy is dead!" at officers at the shooting scene and repeating that he was only holding a book.
Putney was adamant that Scott posed a threat, even if he didn't point his weapon at officers, and said a gun was found next to the dead man. "I can tell you we did not find a book," the chief said.
Not long after the Facebook video was posted Tuesday night, the first night of destructive protests began near the shooting scene, about 15 miles northeast of downtown Charlotte. Dozens of demonstrators threw rocks at police and reporters, damaged squad cars, closed part of Interstate 85, and looted a stopped truck and set a fire. Authorities used tear gas to break up the protests.
The distrust of police continued after Wednesday's shooting of the protester. Many demonstrators did not believe city officials' assertion that officers did not shot the protester.
Chief says videos of shooting at last night protest are being reviewed. Person shot critical. @ErikaWCNC pic.twitter.com/brLhX0ZktH
— RadBerky (@RBerkywcnc) September 22, 2016
"We protesting. Why the hell would we target each other?" Dino Davis said. "They say it was the tear gas, and it looked like one the tear gas exploded. But I think it was a rubber bullet because some of those rubber bullets can penetrate."
Police said the plainsclothes officer who shot Scott, identified as Brently Vinson, has been placed on leave, standard procedure in such cases. Three uniformed officers at the shooting scene had body cameras; Vinson did not, police said.
Officer Brently Vinson
Calls for police to release the video increased. North Carolina has a law that takes effect Oct. 1 requiring a judge to approve releasing police video, and Putney said he doesn't release video when a criminal investigation is ongoing.
Chief Putney: I am going to be very intentional about protecting the integrity of the investigation, won't release video until reason to
— Diana Rugg (@DianaRuggOnTV) September 22, 2016
But that video may be the only thing that calms Charlotte, said John Barnett, who runs a civil rights group called True Healing Under God, or THUG.
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Associated Press writers Josh Replogle, Stephanie Siek, Tom Foreman Jr., Jonathan Drew, Martha Waggoner, Steve Reed and Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.
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Young Buck will be back home in just a few months and you can bet he'll be recording new music right away. In the meantime, check out this in-studio music video for the song "Get Away" by Buck and Kidd Kidd.
This is off of G-Unit's DJ Whoo Kid-hosted mixtape, "The Lost Flash Drive." It's available now on Datpiff: http://www.datpiff.com/G-Unit-The-Lost-Flash-Drive-mixtape.801353.html.
Visuals directed by Charlie P for Black Fly Music.
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As Founder/CEO of Dirty Money Entertainmet (DME), Blacc Zacc is an entrepreneur on the rise, with plans to make his label a household name. Born Zachary Chapman in Columbia, South Carolina, Blacc Zacc grew up in Columbia Gardens where he began rapping at the age of 13. “I was inspired to be successful in life by my older brother Tony,” he remembers. “I looked up to my big brother’s lifestyle as a child.”
He was also influenced by music industry moguls like Grand Hustle founder T.I., Maybach Music boss Rick Ross, and internationally renowned powerhouse P. Diddy – who all built their success from the ground up.
He has dropped several albums since 2010 and today we drop his latest entitled "Dirty Summer", hosted by the lengendary Bigga Rankin. An album that features thirteen hot tracks that leave the audience ready for more.
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A lot of people across the country are just getting to know Phresher because of the song "Wait a Minute," but during a visit to Hot 97 the Brooklyn, New York native says he's been grinding for 6 years.
He also talked about taking Desiigner under his wing 3 years ago, the rapper having the songs "Panda" and "Timmy Turner" for at least 2 years before he blew up, them falling out but starting to get past that now, his upcoming project, Jay Z and Eminem being his favorite artists, his dad finally seeing his vision and spits a freestyle.
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Straight out of the 608, rising independent artist Trip James brings that level of hip hop in which many can relate to in delivering lyrics.
Through adversity, Trip James has no means in stopping his pursuit towards the next level. He debuts the new single "Ima Star" as the first record appearing on his upcoming album, displaying his lyrical skills.
Visit his website http://trippyvibez.com and follow him on Twitter @Trip_Diddy.
Straight from the streets of Chicago, Spit God J and $TVE debut the new video "Need To Rush".
These two rising independent artists are already showing the potential the city holds in talent overall with story telling within the new visual.
"Need To Rush" appears on their new EP "Matchbook" hosted by Dj Hustlenomics.
Both artists show the hustle of getting the money by any means necessary with consequences awaiting.
Check for these two on twitter Spit God J (@cordellAKAjc) and $TVE (@sorawSTVE)
Milwaukee's Taiyamo Denku creates a three way rhyme syndicate with Infamous Mobb's Big Twins & Cypha Den Music's Urban Legend for and ode to the urban ways of life in the visual treatment for "Where We Live". Though the video is being presented as a Denku release, Urban Legend's powerful presentation of verbiage lead to the audio single being rooted on his forthcoming CDM debut album. Filmed in both Wisconsin and New York, the video captures Denku and UL on the hard streets of Mil-Town as Twins reps Queensbridge. With Dcypha providing the soundscape, many Hip Hop fans will be thrilled by the stellar horn samples and classic nineties flare behind it. Without further ado, here is "Where We Live".
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Oscar Award-winning actor Denzel Washington was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday, September 20th.
He chatted with Jimmy about why he hated his name as a kid, his new movie "The Magnificent Seven," loving the Dallas Cowboys and more.
The Weeknd has chopped off his locks and recorded new music for his forthcoming album titled "Starboy." The singer confirmed the title and unveiled the Nabil-shot cover for the follow up to 2015's "Beauty Behind the Madness."
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DJ Spinking recruits an all-star lineup of 50 Cent, Jeremih and Ty Dolla $ign for his new single titled "This Big." This will live on Spinking's forthcoming "For the Culture" project.
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Let us know what you think about Lbo's newest hit single with Nino Brown
LBO FEAT NINO BROWN "CANT STOP"
LBO'S new single “Cant Stop” has a great message "I Cant stop i gotta get the name on them charts" motivating his fans with his unstoppable work ethic and flooding the streets with new music.This Southern Florida rapper is taking over the rap game. Lbo's future is looking promising. Every chance he makes major moves, from celebrity features with Miami Legend Trick Daddy, to shows city to city to showing his fans love and performing hit single "Cant Stop" Feat DJ Khaled former artist Nino Brown There is more to come from LBO and his movement Can Life Ent this year! Stay tuned
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Kanye West attempted to put the beef between himself and Kid Cudi to bed during a concert in Houston on Tuesday, September 20.
As we previously reported, Cudi took shots at his former G.O.O.D. Music Records boss and Drake during a Twitter rant last Wednesday.
"Everyone thinks they're soooo great. Talkin top 5 and be having 30 people write songs for them," Cudi wrote. "My tweets apply to who they apply. Ye, Drake, whoever. These n*ggas dont give a f*ck about me. And they aint f*ckin with me."
Everyone thinks they're soooo great. Talkin top 5 and be having 30 people write songs for them
— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) September 14, 2016
My tweets apply to who they apply. Ye, Drake, whoever. These niggas dont give a fuck about me. And they aint fuckin with me.
— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) September 14, 2016
West fired back at the Cleveland rapper later that night during a show in Tampa.
“Kid Cudi, don’t ever mention 'Ye name!” West roared. “I birthed you! … Don’t try to say who I can do songs with! You mad 'cause I’m doing songs with Drake? Can’t nobody tell 'Ye who to do songs with! Respect the God!”
Last night 'Ye backed away from those comments and tried to make amends with his former friend.
"Kid Cudi is my brother, and I hope he's doing well tonight," West said. "The most influential artist of the past 10 years."
Kanye West's updated response to Kid Cudi at the #SaintPabloTour in Houston, Texas cc: @TeamKanyeDaily pic.twitter.com/HPfx8fPgia
— David Bullock (@AlaskasVeryOwn) September 21, 2016
Maybe these two could collaborate again in the near future. Would yo be interested in hearing Kanye and Cudi on a new song together?
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Usher Raymond was the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, September 21. The superstar singer used the occasion to promote his new "Hard II Love" album by performing the single, "No Limit."
"Hard II Love" is available now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hard-ii-love/id1147225416
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We're very sad to report that Shawty Lo has passed away at the age of 40.
The Atlanta Constitution Journal reports that Lo, born Carlos Walker, died in a car accident in Atlanta Wednesday morning, September 21.
Lo was ejected from his white Audi when it went over a guardrail, hit two trees and burst into flames. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two passengers in the vehicle were injured. They were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It was initially reported that Lo was the victim of a hit-and-run incident, but Fulton police spokeswoman, Cpl. Maureen Smith, told the Journal “it has been confirmed now that it was a single car accident,”
My brother has passed he is no longer here but his spirit, his kind heart , and his music will live on Long live Shawty Lo King of Bankhead
— SHAWTY LO (@THATSSHAWTYLO) September 21, 2016
The Moultrie, Georgia native was the founder of the rap group D4L.
In 2008, Lo released his debut solo album titled "Units in the City," which spawned the hit records "Dey Know," "Dunn Dunn" and "Foolish."
50 Cent signed Lo and his D4L Records imprint to a joint venture deal with G-Unit Records in 2011. He released three mixtapes, "B.H.F. (Bankhead Forever)," "Million Dollar Man" and "I'm Da Man 4," during his three-year run with G-Unit.
Lo leaves behind 11 children.
We send our deepest condolences out to Shawty Lo's family and friends.
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Check out Stack Or Starve Founder Dough From Da Go's interview with www.LiveBreatheHipHop.com
where he discusses his upcoming "Mineral Water" project, the Hip Hop game & more!
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Stunna Dre kills the competition with the opening scene of the video with vintage footage of Ric Flair talking classic trash talk. Open world films does an amazing job at capturing the scenery, showing Stunna Dre flossing behind a graffiti, run down ware house in the trap. The song visual gives a cinematic feel with the shots from the top and Dre riding on top the porsche, mirrors the essence of what the video Ric Flair represents flashy, lavish yet real. Along with the dope visual, Stunna Dre is prepping to tour performing "Ric Flair" in major cities including Cleveland, New York, St. Louis, Tuscan & more.
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King of the Dot recently held the sixth installment of their World Domination events. Watch this Iron Soloman vs. Charlie Clips battle and let us know who you think won.
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K Camp's "Lyric Ave" EP is a very dope project. Here's an official music video for one of the stand out track's off of it titled "Fuck Is Up."
K Camp “Lyric Ave” EP
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Cyph bka Young Cypher brings you a new freestyle over the new buzzing record by Brooklyn's own Young M.A entitled "Ooouuu".
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