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Report via Observer-Dispatch (UTICA) — About 200 relatives, friends, classmates and community members turned out for a candlelight vigil at the Parkway Community Center Monday evening to honor the girl Bianca Devins was and the young woman she might have become.
Utica police say Devins, 17 and a recent Thomas R. Proctor High School graduate, was murdered Sunday morning by her boyfriend, Brandon Clark, 21, of Bridgeport, who then tried to take his own life.
A portrait of Devins in a yellow top and tealight candles spelling out “forever beautiful” set the scene as the crowd, some weeping, some smiling over happy memories, gathered near the swing set because Devins always loved to swing.
“She had a very kind heart, a beautiful smile and a beautiful soul,” said a male relative who led the vigil.
“I love you, Bianca,” the crowd yelled in unison before listening recordings of a few songs, including Umbrella by Rihanna and My Wish by Rascal Flatts, and singing Puff the Magic Dragon.
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Report via TMZ -- Nipsey Hussle was praised by the LAPD as a peacemaker in the wake of his death -- a hero of sorts in his community for trying to stem gang violence -- but it turns out the very same police department was secretly investigating Nipsey for possible criminal prosecution for alleged gang activity.
The probe was centered around Nipsy's Marathon Clothing store in South L.A., as a possible hub for gang activity ... this according to The New York Times.
It's a stunning development, because the LAPD was both investigating Nipsey and embracing him at the same time. He was set to meet the LAPD Police Chief the day after her was murdered, to discuss gang violence.
What's more ... a few years before his death, the City of Los Angeles was trying to pressure Hussle's landlords to evict Nipsey from Marathon ... this according to The NYT. As it turned out, Nipsey bought the building with some investors.
Although the City can no longer prosecute Nipsey, the City continues to investigate Nipsey's business partners.
Nipsey was a member of the Rollin' 60s Crips back in the day, but disavowed gang life and worked heroically to stem gang violence and even worked with former gang members who got out of prison to help get them back up on their feet.
The outlet reports that city officials suspected the strip mall where his clothing store was located -- which Nipsey owned along with a bevy of investors -- was a hotbed for gang members, and that the exact type of violence that took the MC's life was rampant there.
You'll recall the LAPD Commissioner Steve Soboroff stood shoulder to shoulder with Mayor Eric Garcetti, Chief of Police Michel Moore and other L.A. City Offcials to discuss a planned summit Nipsey and them had coordinated to curb gang violence.
Soboroff publicly hailed Nipsey as a peacemaker.
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He's been shot, pulled the bullet out by himself, and still finds time to save his fellow man from rising floods. Trae the Truth is the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
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Big K.R.I.T. was a recent guest on The Breakfast Club. The Mississippi artist talks about leaving Def Jam Records, the independent game, conversations with his father and more.
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Freddie Gibbs stopped by The Breakfast Club to talk about his new album with Madlib, being imprisoned in Austria, being blackballed and more.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors won’t bring civil rights charges against a New York City police officer in the 2014 chokehold death of Eric Garner, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
The decision not to bring charges against Officer Daniel Pantaleo comes a day before the statute of limitations was set to expire, on the fifth anniversary of the encounter that led to Garner’s death. The person was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.
Garner was black, Pantaleo is white. Garner’s words “I can’t breathe” became a rallying cry for police reform activists, coming amid a stretch of other deaths of black men at the hands of white officers. Protests erupted around the country erupted, and police reform became a national discussion.
Some lawmakers and activists decried the decision.
“The Garner family has suffered too much. This decision pains me,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent running for president as a Democrat. “It is not just, and we will not have real justice for black Americans until there is serious reform of our racist criminal justice system.”
Officers were attempting to arrest Garner on charges he sold loose, untaxed cigarettes outside a Staten Island convenience store. He refused to be handcuffed, and officers took him down.
Garner is heard on bystander video crying out “I can’t breathe” at least 11 times before he falls unconscious. He later died.
A state grand jury had also refused to indict the officer on criminal charges.
In the years since Garner’s death, the New York Police Department made a series of sweeping changes on how it relates to the communities it serves, ditching a policy of putting rookie cops in higher-crime precincts in favor of a neighborhood policing model that revolves around community officers tasked with getting to know New Yorkers.
Some activists, including Garner’s family and the relatives of others killed by police, have argued the changes weren’t enough.
Garner’s family and attorney were meeting with federal prosecutors at 10 a.m. Tuesday. A news conference was planned afterward with the Rev. Al Sharpton, and they were expected to address the outcome.
Pantaleo’s attorney, Stuart London, said he was not immediately aware of the decision.
Chokeholds are banned under police policy. Pantaleo maintained he used a legal takedown maneuver called the “seatbelt.”
The medical examiner’s office said a chokehold contributed to Garner’s death.
The New York Police Department brought Pantaleo up on departmental charges earlier this year.
Federal prosecutors were observing the proceedings. An administrative judge has not ruled whether he violated policy. He could face dismissal, but Police Commissioner James O’Neill has the final say.
In the years since the Garner death, Pantaleo has remained on the job but not in the field, and activists have decried his paycheck that included union-negotiated raises.
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Balsamo reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Colleen Long contributed to this report.
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One half of the infamous "Chiraq" super group the "Blockheadz" comes "Chapo Bang" who along with fellow "Zone 13double0" artist "Dre skee" to bring the visual for the summer smash "Shine" .... where the young OG lets you know through all the ups and downs the "1300" representative is still going to "Shine" also look out for fellow "1300" superstar "Polo G" who cameos through out the video... so hit play and keep with Chapo on a daily via IG @BLOCKHEADBOYY FB: CHAPO BANG Twitter: @BLOCKHEADBOY
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Willie D spoke to VladTV about his relationship with Nipsey Hussle, revealing that they would speak periodically. He added that he stayed up for 36 hours after Nipsey was killed, and Willie D explained that he never thought Nipsey would be killed. To hear more, including Willie D's thoughts on rappers making investments.
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Ed Sheeran recently sat down with Charlamagne Tha God about his new song with Eminem and 50 Cent titled "Remember the Name."
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Artist Rock Mayfield is a lyrical storyteller born in Racine, Wisconsin, but rooted not far from home in Burlington, Wisconsin. He was raised in a single parent household with a determined mother fighting to make sure he had the best of the world we live in. Despite his mother efforts, Rock meet tragedy early on. At the tender age of 4, Rock was exposed to domestic violence due to alcoholism from a family member and by the age of 5 his father left as he was sent to prison.
Rock Mayfield grow older and tragedy continued. During his Freshman Year of High School, his close cousin was murdered in a homicide shooting. Within the same timeframe, he became suicidal, began to self inflict harm on hisself, and continuously lashed out on others while dealing with an unhealthy teen romance. Reflecting on the struggles and tragedies he faced, he decided to live and use his words through music to help and inspire others to live unapologetic and well. Music helped Rock Mayfield deal with a lot of unresolved feelings and as a result Rock and his father mended their broken relationship 3 months before his father died. Tragedy Strikes again! This time through music, Rock Mayfield was able to cope. In honor of his father, the artist decided to add “Rock” in front of his last name “Mayfield” to remind of him of his father and to remain hard like a “Rock” in hard times.
Today, Rock Mayfield states his claim on the world of music. Determined to be a voice for those unwilling to speak for themselves, he decided to turn real life situations into words that would command the ears of listeners. Musical Influences from artist like Tupac, Travis Barker, The Game, T.I. and Eminem to name a few fueled his fire as their lyrics were able to reach his soul. With thoughts of his influencers in mind, mixed with his love for Rap, Punk Rock, and Alternative Rock, he put a pen in his hand and forced a pad to hold the lyrics his music displays today.
When asked what do you want to be remembered for, Rock Mayfield replied, “For being a diverse artist and using my lyrics to help all people despite race to use music as their comfort zone.” Music has been a comfort zone for Rock Mayfield. Some may even say it saved his life. Known to his fans for his unique recreation of cover songs, he left listeners speechless with his original track “Redemption” which is currently out and streaming worldwide. The song “Redemption” is about him finding vindication from self harm and suicidal thoughts. Rock Mayfield wants listeners to remember Tupac said it best “Only God Can Judge Me.” Redemption is a choice for those who seek it.
Rock Mayfield is currently performing and completing his upcoming album. Early this year, 2019, he released a new song with Bizarre from D12 titled "Cuz I'mma' Rapper" where he pays homage to gangster rap and pokes fun at the current state of Hip-Hop. The song, “Cuz I'mma' Rapper” is currently available on all digital music platforms." With His mom, Mayfield Mafia fanbase, and support system in mind, he plans to deliver more original music geared toward helping more people. Stay tuned for more from the artist. Be sure to search “Rock Mayfield” on Spotify, Itunes, Soundcloud, and Amazon Music.
Check out ''Cuz Imma Rapper'':
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Doug Gottlieb joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Zion Williamson's readiness for the NBA and Russell Westbrook and James Harden as a duo. Hear Gottlieb's response to Charles Barkley's recent comments that Westbrook must give up point-guard position to Harden.
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Report via NBC New York -- An on-duty police officer in New Jersey pleaded guilty Friday after he was found unresponsive earlier this year, overdosed on heroin in his patrol car.
Officer Matthew D. Ellery, 29, will lose his job at the Franklin Township Police Department as he awaits sentencing for possessing a controlled dangerous substance and driving while intoxicated, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
On April 7, Ellery failed to respond to a radio call from the police department. Another officer later discovered him in the driver seat of his patrol vehicle, not breathing, and determined he was experiencing an opiate overdose.
The responding officer administered two doses of Naloxone, a medication which can treat narcotic overdose in an emergency situation, to Ellery and performed CPR, prosecutors said.
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Report via CNN -- Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, considered one of the greatest lightweight boxers of all time, died Sunday after he was hit by a vehicle in Virginia, police said.
He was 55 years old.
Officers received a call around 10 p.m. ET about a incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, Virginia Beach police said in a news release.
The pedestrian, who died at the scene, was later identified as Whitaker.
The driver remained on site with police, the release said, and the investigation remains active.
"We lost a legend truly one of boxing's greatest Pound 4 Pound champions my father Pernell Sweetpea Whitaker," his son, Domonique Whitaker, wrote in a Facebook post.
Whitaker, a southpaw known for his defensive prowess, grew up in Norfolk. As an amateur boxer, his record was 201-14 with 91 knockouts. He won Olympic gold at the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles and also won gold at the 1983 Pan American Games and silver at the 1982 World Championships.
Whitaker turned pro in 1984 after the Olympics and went on to become a world champion in four different weight classes: lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight and light middleweight.
In his professional career, he had 40 wins (17 of which were by knockout), four losses and one draw. He was recognized by boxing publication Ring Magazine as Fighter of the Year in 1989. In 2002, the magazine ranked him the 10th greatest boxer of the last 80 years.
Whitaker retired from fighting in 2001 and worked as a trainer. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Off of RJ Payne's "If Cocaine Could Talk 4" project. Cop it and all of his other music from https://iamrjpayne.com/
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In this clip, Nipsey Hussle spoke about the spiritual experience of the music-making process and how it influenced what he created. He also discussed his aversion, to an extent, to competition stating that he preferred staying in his respective lane but understood that he naturally didn't want to be no. 2.
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In late June, Buffalo MC BENNY THE BUTCHER released his latest project, ‘The Plugs I Met.’ In addition to fellow Griselda Records signee Conway The Machine, featured artists include lyrical heavyweights like Pusha-T, Black Thought, and Jadakiss. On the latest episode of ‘For The Record,’ Benny sat down with Genius’ Head of Artist Relations Rob Markman to discuss ‘The Plugs I Met.’
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