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Ty Lawson, a former first-round NBA draft pick and current free agent, is banned for life from the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) after posting inappropriate photos on his Instagram story, according to Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.

Lawson, 32, posted multiple things to his story on Friday that triggered an angry response from the public. He used a slang term and was criticized for insulting Chinese women. A later photo was showed him with a woman.

The Fujian Sturgeons, his most recent team, gave a statement to Chinese news agency Xinhua:

“His inappropriate words are inconsistent with the social responsibilities and values abided by our club and have brought serious adverse social impacts to the club and the league. We will not sign him for the new season.”

Lawson, a 5-foot-11 guard, has played in the CBA for the past two seasons, first with the Shandong Heroes in 2017. He was transferred in 2019 and his contract ran out at the end of the season in August. The Sturgeons had the priority to extend the contract.

The issue may be alcohol-related, SI.com reported. Lawson was arrested four times for driving while intoxicated, the last of which occurred July 2015 in Los Angeles. He entered a private alcohol treatment program on a court order.

Lawson was the No. 18 pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2009 draft. He was immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets, where he spent the first six seasons of his eight-year NBA career. His last full season was in 2016-17 with the Sacramento Kings after stops with the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers. In 2017 he reportedly violated his probation by failing three court-ordered sobriety tests.

The Washington Wizards signed him in 2018 and he played in five playoff games, averaging 5.8 points and 3.0 assists in 19.2 minutes per game.

The point guard averaged 12.7 points and 6.0 assists over his NBA career.

Former NBA guard Ty Lawson has been banned for life from Chinese CBA after posting a couple of stories on Instagram pic.twitter.com/XcSNIAC06Y

— Emiliano Carchia (@Carchia) September 19, 2020

Source: Yahoo Sports

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Antonietta Collins sits down with Chael Sonnen and Ariel Helwani to discuss the highly anticipated battle between Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley at UFC Fight Night.

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In this clip, China Mac talked about the need for media outlets to stop covering Tekashi 6ix9ine and how Akon's collaboration with him was about relevance. China Mac also saluted Gillie Da Kid for turning down 6ix9ine's offer to do an interview.

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Rochester, New York collective Rob Gates, M.A.V., Mooch, iLLanoise, Rigz, Symph and Times Change, together known as Da Cloth, have just released their latest project titled "Da Fixtape."

It features production from Speed, Chup, V Don, Sonny Carson, Nicholas Craven, ThankFith, Audio Narcotics, Eto, 322 Major, RDJR, Griimz, Spanish Ran and KVMI.

The first visual off of the tape is for the Speed-produced heater, "Last Dose."

"Da Fixtape" is available now at https://nineorbetta.com/

Tracklist:

1. Last Dose (prod by Speed) 3:57
2. Count Us In (prod by Thankfith) 3:04
3. Back Door (prod by Sonny Carson) 4:43
4. Ask Me Why (prod by Nicholas Craven) 4:03
5. Hardest Out (Skit) 1:18
6. When The Studio Talked (prod by Chup) 2:06
7. Shake Em (prod by Speed) 3:23
8. Speaker of House (prod by Audio Narcotics) 3:39
9. All About The Money (prod by Eto) 4:17
10. Role Models (prod by 322 Major) 3:29
11. Hobbies (prod by V Don) 2:00
12. Too Much (prod by Chup) 4:35
13. 31 to 62 (prod by RDJR) 3:53
14. Stretched (prod By Griimz) 3:17
15. Ready (prod by Chup) 3:00
16. Da Big Fish (prod by Spanish Ran) 3:21
17. Made Me What I Am (prod by KVMI) 2:56

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Gunfire at a backyard party killed two people and wounded 14 others early Saturday in Rochester, New York, a city that has been roiled in recent weeks by outrage over the suffocation death of Daniel Prude.

As many as 100 people were at the gathering when the shooting started just before 12:30 a.m., Acting Police Chief Mark Simmons told reporters.

Police were still trying to piece together who opened fire and why. Simmons said it was too early to say whether more than one person was shooting or whom the intended targets may have been.

A man and woman, estimated to be in their late teens or early 20s, were killed, Simmons said. Their names weren’t immediately released. The 14 wounded by gunfire were not believed to have life-threatening injuries.

The acting chief said no suspects were in custody.

“This is truly a tragedy of epic proportions,” Simmons said in a news conference held near the home. “I mean 16 victims is unheard of, and for our community, who’s right now going through so much, to have to be dealt with this tragedy, needlessly, for people who decide to act in a violent manner is unfortunate and shameful, and we’re going to do everything that we can as a department to bring those people involved to justice.”

The shooting comes as the city in Western New York has been rocked by days of protests over Prude’s death, caused when Rochester police officers put a hood over his head to stop him from spitting, then pushed his face into the pavement and held him down until he stopped breathing.

On Monday, the city’s mayor fired Police Chief La’Ron Singletary, who she said initially misled her about the circumstances of the March death. Other senior police officials announced they would retire or leave top command positions.

The acting police chief, Simmons, expressed frustration early Saturday that someone had held a large, late-night party amid that tumult, apparently in defiance of a state ban on large gatherings because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“This is yet another tragedy where individuals are having these illegal, unsanctioned house parties taking place in these properties, which — number one — is not safe because of COVID, because of the conditions,” Simmons said. “And then you add in alcohol and violence and it just becomes a recipe for disaster.”

Officers responding to calls of shots fired found “approximately 100 people” running from the scene, Simmons said. Before the call, police were not aware of the party and had received no complaints about noise, he said.

The wounded were being treated at local hospitals. Two more people were hurt while fleeing, the Major Crimes Unit said in a tweet. Despite the lack of arrests, Simmons said there was no reason to believe the neighborhood was unsafe.

Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren issued a statement asking for “prayers and support for all involved.”

“I’m begging everyone to remain calm and exercise deep restraint as RPD investigates what happened here and seeks those responsible,” she said.

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Producer Serious Beats locked in and remixed the "Landmine" collaboration from 38 Spesh and Ransom. The original version appears on the "Son of G Rap" album from 38 Spesh and Kool G. Rap. Available now on all streaming platforms: https://open.spotify.com/album/7g3KLtP4I9XwGAnwUCXEC9

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Malckm just dropped his debut mixtape "I See Clouds" on September 17, 2020. The aim for his project is to capture the feeling of being way under the influence that induces clouded vision while spending a week at a friends house, while her boyfriend is away for work. Malckm is a rising rapper originally from Jamaica who aims to fit in by doing what he loves. Music is escapism for him, a place where he leaves his anxiety, insecurities and everything that plagues his mental space. Check out his hot new mixtape below!

The Dallas Independent School District apologized for an assignment that asked high school students to write an essay about a "hero for the modern age," & choose someone from a list that includes Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old Antioch teen accused of killing two people during racial justice protests in Kenosha.

Rittenhouse was suggested as a "hero for the modern age" along with the possible subjects of Gandhi, Cesar Chavez, Malcolm X, George Floyd & Joseph Rosenbaum — one of Rittenhouse's alleged victims.

Rittenhouse was charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide for the shooting deaths of Rosenbaum & Anthony Huber during protests on Aug. 25 following the shooting of Jacob Blake by police.

The assignment asked students to write at least a half-page biography of six people. Then pick one that best demonstrates the student’s concept of a hero.

The school district said the assignment was not approved & taken down by administrators after it was posted to Google Classroom on Tuesday.

Kristian Hernandez told NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth that her younger brother, a senior at W.T. White High School, shared a screengrab of the assignment with her family.

“My brother was really in disbelief that this was actually an assignment he was getting,” she stated.
Hernandez said she reached out to her brother’s principal with her concerns.

"The juxtaposition of George Floyd's name with Kyle's name was just astounding," she said. “The value of Black lives are not up for debate & that’s what it felt like this was sort of getting at — by way of the names that were included."

DISD said the teacher has been with the district for approximately three years. In a statement, the district apologized & said the content was not part of approved lesson plans.

Source: NBC Chicago

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In The Final Part Of North Philly's OTH Exclusive Interview With Mikey T The Movie Star of Report Card Radio The Rising Rapper Breaks Down His Relationship With Incarcerated Rapper AR-AB. Detailing Knowing His Brother Lik Moss "For Over 15 Years." OTH Announces That He Is Working On His Album "The Return Of Pablo," Which Will Feature The Single 'Holy Water' With Lik Moss. Stay On The Look Out For Rising Rapper OTH.

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Che Noir circles back to her "Juno" EP to drop an official music video for "Fruits Of My Labor."

Produced by 38 Spesh

Video shot by Denzel Williams

Juno available here https://songwhip.com/che-noir/juno

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Delivering his sharp witted vocals over the spine-chilling beat from UK production team Dedw8, Conway the Machine reinforces his firm and fearsome reputation on this new single 'Clean the Whole Room Out.'

Serving as both a warning shot and statement of intent, Conway's unmistakable delivery and gritty content in CTWRO reinforces the formidable reputation which he's built over the past 15 years.

The energy and mood from the beat sit firmly within the 'horror scope' soundscape, leaving Conway's devious lifestyle rap with a bass-heavy foundation to bubble in the pot.

Speaking on the sound, Baileys Brown said "We have cultivated the Dedw8 sound over the past five years. Over one album, two EPs and various singles on some of the best underground labels in the world, we are in essence experimental mood music."

Perhaps this is how they managed to snag not just one 16-bar verse, but a full song out of one-third of the most feared rap trio in the game.

Alongside Westside Gunn and Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine makes up Griselda. The Buffalo, New York record label and lifestyle brand are more than just 'hottest in the hood', rolling in the circles of JAY-Z and Eminem. In 2017, Conway signed to Eminem's Shady Records, with Marshall Mathers himself stating “The style and energy of Griselda Records, Gunn and Conway are infectious".

Describing how the collaboration came about, Baileys explained "We have been fans for a few years and we hit him up on Instagram, wishing on a star. He came back to us and the rest is history..."

'Clean the Whole Room Out' is available on limited vinyl and digital release via Split Prophets records. Grab your copy now: https://backl.ink/CleantheRoomOut

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A Miami man is planning to sue rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly assaulting him last year at a Miami Beach nightclub.

Prince, an artist and club promoter who appeared on "Love & Hip Hop: Miami," told NBC 6 Lanez punched and attacked him Nov. 9 inside LIV nightclub. The fight was caught on cellphone video.

"He swung, he initially missed, he jumped over and then they just started trying to attack me," Prince said. "They backed me into a corner, and once I was there, they started stomping on me, jumping on me."

Before the alleged assault, Prince said he knew the rapper very well because he always helped him get into the club. He believes the dispute stems from an Instagram post about a song.

"They felt that I was insinuating that they stole the record from me, and I was just like, no, I would never do that, that was never my intention," Prince said. "I had no issue with him at all."

Lanez has not responded to NBC 6's request for a statement. Last month, rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Lanez was the one who shot her in July after a party in the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles.

"It seems like it's a chronic problem with him," said Prince's attorney, Marwan Porter of Porter Law Firm.

Porter said his client approached him a few weeks after the incident, but they tried to settle the issue out of court to no avail.

"Tory needs to be held accountable for his misconduct, for his bad behavior and bad habits," Porter said.

Prince said he's been dealing with anxiety as well as several procedures to fix a dislodged tooth since the incident.

"I'm not gonna beat you up, I'm not gonna call the cops now," he said. "I'm just going to go and get money for it and fix everything that I had to handle."

Source: NBC Miami

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Check out the official music video for "Second Line" from Fredo Bang.

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South Jamaica, Queens, New York native and Team Bang Dope Gang boss, Grafh, drops off an official music video for the title track off of his new album, "Good Energy."

The nine-track project features Eric Bellinger, 38 Spesh, Jim Jones, ElCamino and Smoke DZA.

Available on all streaming platforms.

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iTunes/ Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/good-energy/1528048592

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7IPB9fNdBakFpPwE0N5p2y

2020 Team Bang Dope Gang

Tracklist:

1. My Blessing Ft Eric Bellinger (Prod. By Jereme Jay)
2. Good Energy (Prod. By Harlem Star)
3. Killing Kings Ft. Mysonne, Ray Emmanuel and Sly Piper (Prod. By BLACKNAILZ)
4. No Issue (Prod. By Jereme Jay)
5. No Consignment (Prod. By Harry Fraud)
6. Drought Ft. 38 Spesh (Prod. By DJ Analyze)
7. Customer Ft. Jim Jones (Prod. By Harry Fraud)
8. Trappin' Out the Hyatt Ft. Smoke DZA and ElCamino (Prod. By Rain910)
9. Crazy Ft. Doxx (Prod. By Freeze)

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MoneyBagg Yo and Blac Youngsta have combined forces for a new album titled "Code Red." It features Yo Gotti, DaBaby, Ari, 42 Dugg, City Girls, Lil Migo, Big30, Pooh Shiesty and Big Homiie G.

Available now on all streaming platforms.

Tracklist

1. Birthplace - Moneybagg Yo & Blac Youngsta
2. Super Hot - Moneybagg Yo & Blac Youngsta
3. Sad Sum - Moneybagg Yo
4. Truth Be Told - Blac Youngsta
5. New Chain - Moneybagg Yo & Blac Youngsta ft. Yo Gotti
6. Trickin Ass N*gga - Moneybagg Yo & Blac Youngsta
7. Brain Dead - Moneybagg Yo ft. Ari
8. Gunsmoke - Blac Youngsta ft. 42 Dugg
9. Blind - Moeybagg Yo & Blac Youngsta
10. Demons - Moneybagg Yo & Blac Youngsta
11. Said Sum Remix - Moneybagg Yo ft. City Girls & DaBaby
12. You Can See - Moneybagg Yo & Blac Youngsta ft. Lil Migo & Big Homiie G
13. SRT - Moneybagag Yo & Blac Youngsta ft Big30 & Pooh Shiesty

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After a nearly four-year hiatus Alicia Keys returns with a new album titled "Alicia." The R&B superstar lined up features from Diamond Platnumz, Sampha, Tierra Whack, Miguel, Khalid, Jill Scott and Snoh Aalegra.

Available now on all streaming platforms: https://smarturl.it/xALICIAx

Tracklist:

1. “Truth Without Love”
2. “Time Machine”
3. “Authors of Forever” ⁣
4. “Wasted Energy feat. Diamond Platnumz
5. “Underdog”
6. “3 Hour Drive” feat. Sampha
7. “Me x 7” feat. Tierra Whack
8. “Show Me Love” feat. Miguel
9. “So Done” feat. Khalid
10. “Gramercy Park”
11. “Love Looks Better”
12. “You Save Me” feat. Snoh Aalegra
13. “Jill Scott” feat. Jill Scott
14. “Perfect Way To Die”
15. “Good Job”

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The First Lady of Griselda Records, Armani Caesar, delivers a new album titled "THE LIZ." Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine and Benny the Butcher contribute vocal assists on the eleven-track project.

Available now on all streaming platforms

Tracklist:

01. Armani Caesar – Sissy Intro

02. Armani Caesar – Countdown

03. Armani Caesar – Mac 10s for Everybody (feat. Westside Gunn)

04. Armani Caesar – THE LIZ

05. Armani Caesar – Gucci Casket (feat. Conway The Machine)

06. Armani Caesar – Drill a RaMA (feat. Benny the Butcher & 808 Mafia)

07. Armani Caesar – Simply Done (feat. Benny the Butcher)

08. Armani Caesar – Yum Yum

09. Armani Caesar – Palm Angels

10. Armani Caesar – Ginger Rothstein

11. Armani Caesar – Mani Moves Freestyle

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Shy Glizzy is back with a new project titled "Young Jefe 3." Features include Meek Mill, Lil Uzi Vert, G Herbo, Jeremih, Ty Dolla $ign and more.

Available now on all streaming platforms:

Tracklist:

1. Shy Glizzy – Double 00

2. Shy Glizzy – Feel The Vibe (feat. Meek Mill)

3. Shy Glizzy – Forever Tre-7 (feat. No Savage)

4. Shy Glizzy – Hamilton (feat. 3 Glizzy)

5. Shy Glizzy – Hooray

6. Shy Glizzy – Like That (feat. Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign)

7. Shy Glizzy – Lonely Vibes

8. Shy Glizzy – No Joke

9. Shy Glizzy – Only God Can Judge Me

10. Shy Glizzy – Paint The Town Red

11. Shy Glizzy – Real Members (feat. G Herbo)

12. Shy Glizzy – Right Or Wrong (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)

13. Shy Glizzy – Shooting Star

14. Shy Glizzy – Situations (feat. NoCap)

15. Shy Glizzy – Slide Over (feat. Taliban Glizzy)

16. Shy Glizzy – Too Hood 4 Hollywood

17. Shy Glizzy – Top Floor

18. Shy Glizzy – With A Don

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