Crooked I is mounting his defense against Joe's assertions that he is doing the Fall of Slaughterhouse album for a bag. In this video I breakdown how Crooked I is counteracting Joes claims with some evidence of his own.
In this clip, D.L. Hughley discusses the legacy of Eddie Murphy and whether or not he considers him to be the G.O.A.T. of all comedians. D.L. Hughley explains that in order for someone to be the best at something they have to continue to do that craft. Therefore, someone who is no longer active couldn't possibly be the best. Check out the clip above to hear DJ Vlad discuss a conversation he had with the late Charlie Murphy and why Eddie Murphy no longer does stand-up.
NBA Legend Allen Iverson recently stopped by the Geto Boys Reloaded podcast to chop it up with Willie D and talk about his legacy, practice habits and much more. Check it out below.
Last week we sat down with Detroit’s Boldy James fro an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about currently being on the NBA Leather tour with Action Bronson & Earl Sweatshirt, growing up on the Eastside & Westside of Detroit, jumping off the porch in the 4th grade, his dad being a cop when he was growing up, the new generation in Detroit not having morals, social media’s impact on the streets, starting his rap career with Chuck Inglish (his cousin) of the Cool Kids, clears up when he said he could drop 81 points on Jalen Rose, compares the streets to the music industry, his first 2 singles “JIMBO” & “I Sold Dope All My Life” 2011, coming up during the blog era, not reading comments online, his debut tape Trappers Alley, not seeing his real breakthrough until he signed with Mass Appeal, being one of the first street rappers from Detroit to sign a deal, the new wave of Detroit rappers blowing up the past couple years & not getting involved in other rapper’s issues, having his own sound, his debut album ‘My 1st Chemistry Set’ produced by Alchemist that dropped in 2013, the creative process when working with Alchemist, his career having a resurgence in 2020, having a love for music & never felt like giving up, explains how he got locked in with Griselda , his song “300 Fences” being about a true story, fatherhood, shares advice for the youth, him & Alchemist dropping Bo Jackson trading cards, plans for 2022, and much more!
NEW YORK (AP) — A juror arrived at a Manhattan courthouse Tuesday to face questions from a judge weighing whether his apparent false answer to a question during jury selection spoils the conviction of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell.
Lawyers for Maxwell, who was convicted on charges that she helped financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, say the verdict should be thrown out over the juror’s failure to disclose before the trial began that he’d been a victim of childhood sexual abuse.
U.S. Judge Alison J. Nathan intends to ask the juror why he failed to note his personal history on a questionnaire during the jury selection process.
Maxwell’s lawyers potentially could have objected to the man’s presence on the jury on the grounds that he might not be fair to a person accused of a similar crime.
The juror arrived at court more than an hour before the hearing, but he declined to comment to reporters.
Maxwell’s sentencing is scheduled for June.
The juror, identified in court papers only as Juror No. 50, did several media interviews after the trial in which he revealed he’d been abused. He described persuading some fellow jurors during deliberations that a victim’s imperfect memory of abuse doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.
All potential jurors in the case had been asked to fill out a screening form in early November that asked, “Have you or a friend or family member ever been the victim of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or sexual assault? (This includes actual or attempted sexual assault or other unwanted sexual advance, including by a stranger, acquaintance, supervisor, teacher, or family member.)”
The juror checked “No.” The juror said in the interviews he flew through the questionnaire and didn’t remember being asked that question, which was No. 48 on the form.
Prosecutors told the judge late Monday that they expect to offer the juror immunity in return for his testimony. His lawyer said the juror would have invoked his Fifth Amendment privilege without it.
Defense lawyers for Maxwell asked the judge to immediately order a new trial, but she said she could not do so without questioning the juror.
The juror also checked “No” on a question which asked: “Have you, or any of your relatives or close friends, ever been a victim of a crime?”
Maxwell, 60, was convicted of sex trafficking and other charges after a monthlong trial that featured testimony from four women who said she played a role in setting them up for abuse by Epstein.
Epstein killed himself in August 2019 as he awaited trial at a federal jail in New York on related sex trafficking charges.
With his new collaborative EP with Dark Lo "The Graveyard" set to drop very soon, Made Men Mafia CEO, Don Gunna is making sure his name keeps ringing in the meantime.
Today, he comes through with an official music video for the Pop Traxxx-produced banger, "Chrome Wheels."
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The mother of a 4-year-old Las Vegas boy whose body was found in a freezer is suing the man facing a murder charge in his death.
An attorney for the mother of Mason Dominguez filed a complaint in Clark County District Court against Brandon Toseland alleging wrongful death, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress & negligence.
According to the complaint, Toseland allegedly alienated the mother from her friends & family after she & her 2 children moved into his home last year.
He allegedly kept her & the children in separate locked rooms & installed video cameras.
The mother noticed injuries on Mason, which Toseland explained away as accidental.
"As a direct & proximate cause of Toseland’s conduct, whether it be intentional or grossly negligent, Mason Dominguez died in December 2021 while in the custody & care of Toseland," the lawsuit states.
Toseland was arrested after a girl delivered a note to her school this week. The note, which came from her mother, said that they were being held captive & they believed the mother's son was dead.
The suit is seeking damages of at least $15,000. No hearing has been scheduled as of yet.
Toseland is already charged in Las Vegas Justice Court with murder & 2 counts of kidnapping. He is being held without bail & prosecutors have said they will send the case to a grand jury to seek an indictment.
Russia might have an enemy on its hands that's more effective than any other adversary, and that's Anonymous ... which claims to have hijacked Vladimir Putin's regularly scheduled propaganda programming.
The notorious hacking group -- which has been involved in high-profile leaks over the years -- is taking responsibility for the mass disruption of multiple Russian TV broadcasts this weekend ... including a couple of popular streaming services and even some state media channels.
Instead of whatever several news networks were supposed to be playing ... reports and videos on the ground appear to show Anonymous aired real war footage from Ukraine. That's significant because most Russians don't even believe there's a war, or don't see it as Russian aggression.
The hacking would mean Putin's citizens got to see real footage of Ukrainian civilians bombed and forced to flee their homes.
Reportedly, 70 percent of Russians support the invasion of Ukraine, but Russian-run TV has been blasting out the narrative that their country is fighting Nazism and saving Ukraine.
So, to disrupt that thinking ... Anonymous seems to have taken the incredible step of showing them what they're definitely not being exposed to, and hopefully it's a wake-up call. Even if it is though ... Russians face stiff penalties for protesting the war, including years of jail time.
Anonymous sent a message to Putin in late February threatening action like this, and the group claims it's followed through.
Russian officials, meanwhile, are denying Anonymous has done anything to derail their plans.
Dr. Dre has confirmed he still owns 100 per cent of his rights to ‘The Chronic’, despite Snoop Dogg’s recent acquisition of ‘Death Row Records’.
It was announced last month that Snoop is now the official owner of Death Row Records, the iconic record label where he started his career 30 years ago.
At the time of the acquisition, the full terms of the deal had not been disclosed, but there were reports that classic albums like Dre’s ‘The Chronic’ and 2Pac’s ‘All Eyez On Me’ were not included in Snoop’s deal.
However, comments Snoop made in a recent interview suggested that he was in fact in possession of ‘The Chronic’ and some 2Pac albums as part of the deal.
Snoop said in the interview with Tidal, “As far as 2Pac’s masters, 2Pac’s masters came back to him last year. But I got a great relationship with his estate, and I’m pretty sure we’re going to be able to work something out…to continue some Death Row 2Pac business now that Snoop Dogg is in control of Death Row.”
He added: “Same with Dr. Dre and ‘The Chronic’. I got ‘The Chronic’ album.”
Now, Dre’s lawyers have said the reports are “false”, saying Dre still owns 100 per cent of the classic album.
In a statement to Rolling Stone, his lawyer Howard King said: “There are false reports out regarding ownership by Death Row of Dr. Dre’s ‘The Chronic’. Dr. Dre owns 100% of ‘The Chronic'”.
Snoop did list off a list of the albums he was now in possession of, including his own first two albums, ‘Doggystyle’ and ‘Tha Doggfather’, Tha Dogg Pound’s ‘Dogg Food’, and the soundtracks for 'Above The Rim' and 'Murder Was The Case'. “I got all those records,” he said.
The wife of WNBA star and Russian captive Brittney Griner says that she and Griner's team are tirelessly working to get the basketball star home after the celebrated Olympian was detained at a Russian airport at least three weeks ago for reportedly having a cannabis-filled vape pen on her person.
The longer Griner spends incarcerated in Russia, the longer fears continue to grow over the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin will use the WNBA star as a "high-profile hostage," the Daily Mail reported on Sunday.
Wife Cherelle Griner on Saturday night shared an update on Instagram, writing, "I love my wife wholeheartedly, so this message comes during one of the weakest moments of my life. I understand that many of you have grown to love BG over the years and have concerns and want details. Please honor our privacy as we continue to work on getting my wife home safely."
Your prayers, and support," she added, "are greatly appreciated."
According to the report, Eveyln Farkas, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia and Ukraine, said that she fears Russia may use Griner as a "high-profile hostage," and noted that if the U.S. wants Griner out of jail, "Russia is going to have some terms."
"It could be a prisoner swap," she added. "They could also use it as an implicit threat or blackmail to get us to do something or not do something. Either way, they find it useful."
Griner's agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, told the outlet that the basketball star's team is in "close contact with her, her legal representation in Russia, her family, her fears, and the WNBA and NBA."
In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with actor, poet, rapper, producer, and podcaster:
OMARI HARDWICK
Here's what we got into on this one:
• His Decatur, Georgia upbringing and growing up feeling out of place at times. • The huge moment of performing his one man show, 'HerO: A Work in Progress'. • Being into theater as well as athletics and almost being drafted into the NFL. • The drama of of Team Tasha vs. Team Angela on the series 'Power.' • Working out and staying fit being an integral part of Omari living out his dream. • Homeless and living in his car before getting his break in the industry. • His casting in the film 'Next Day Air' directed by Benny Boom being a game changer. • How Dave Chappelle has always used his platform to show love. • Omari and 50 Cent collaborating on the song '50+O=500'. • Discussion about the similarities of 'Game Of Thrones' vs. 'Power'. • Feeling forever indebted to 50 for changing his life as well as so many others. • 50 Cent's online trolling of the 'Empire' cast. • Illustrating Omari's alternate ending for the 'Power' series. • The conflicting dynamic of Ghost's good/bad guy persona. • Omari being intent on making sure the character of Ghost was believable. • If the 'Rust' onset accidental shooting has changed the industry. • Starring in rapper/director Boots Riley's 'Sorry To Bother You'. • Omari's album '2540 Daze' and how the title relates to the death of Trayvon Martin. • Why LL Cool J is such an underrated emcee when discussing the GOATS. • Omari's raps reminding Talib of an "LL meets Killah Priest." • Working with Zach Snyder on the movie 'Army Of The Dead'.
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7:15 -- Omari explores what a huge moment performing his one man show, 'HerO: A Work in Progress' was. His family and fellow cast members all showing up to witness the unique blend of storytelling, poetry, rap, photographs, and video that he put together and presented at Brooklyn's Billie Holiday Theatre. They go on to discuss how the show was something of a testimony about growing up black and being close to his father among other things and Omari also notes some of the artists he got to know doing poetry before being known in the acting world.
10:42 -- Omari is asked about his Decatur, Georgia upbringing. He speaks on moments growing up feeling out of place but also at times feeling like a true authentic ATLien. They discuss the huge migration of black folks moving to Atlanta during the 80's for better opportunities and New Yorkers competing in the ATL and telling Atlanta kids they were wack even if they were originally from NY. They also get into how Reaganomics affected the community and Omari talks about how being heavily influenced by New York culture was inevitable in Atlanta.
15:02 -- Talib brings up hearing Omari at one point calling himself an "artsy fartsy athlete". Omari talks about the chain of events that led him to potentially being drafted by the Chargers following his minoring in Theater. He gets into his aspirations to do more poetry outside of his theater studies and wanting to inspire his fellow athletes to consider exploring the arts, live outside the box and embrace some weirdness. They also discuss the "greater sexy" of confidence in being who you want to be and hip hop's inclusiveness as well as it being an umbrella for all the free thinkers of the world.
20:40 -- Omari speaks on the intriguing dynamic of the characters in 'Power'. They discuss the drama of Team Tasha vs. Team Angela, who's the "ride or die" vs. the "ride or fly" and how both women being black brought a level playing field to the argument. Omari's Men's Health workouts is brought up and he explains why he feels that it would be blasphemous if he didn't take care of his body as well as how working out has long been an integral part of him living out his dream. They also get into Omari's casting in the 2004 crime drama 'Sucker Free City' and what Spike Lee told Omari that got him heavy into cardio.
29:24 -- Omari is asked about his days of being homeless and living in his car before finally making it in industry. They discuss his being inspired after reading an article about a young Lawrence Fishburn almost giving up on his dream of becoming an actor and Omari's working with director Benny Boom on the film 'Next Day Air' alongside Mike Epps and Mos Def. He also talks about his brother being murdered in Las Vegas not long before he made the film, and how the part he landed in the comedy was a true game changer for Omari in so many ways.
37:14 -- Talib talks about his finally having the downtime to binge on 'Power' and they go on to discuss Omari's convo with Cee-Lo about the series. They get into how Dave Chappelle gave Talib a huge lift early in her career and how he has always used his platform to show love. They also speak on Omari and 50 Cent's collab on '50+O=500', compare similarities of 'Game Of Thrones' vs. 'Power', 50 Cent encompassing the story of boy meets a dysfunctional world, bring up notable lyrics from 50's 'Many Men' and Omari expresses his feeling forever indebted to 50 for changing his life as well as so many others.
44:51 -- 50 Cent's online trolling is brought up with his recent history of taking it upon himself to pit the series 'Power' against 'Empire'. Omari speaks of his friendship with actress Loretta Devine, her calling him upset about things 50 had said and Omari tells how he approached 50 about the situation, giving some grace and mercy for the pain that 50 has endured in life. They also discuss how people rarely change after a certain age, 50 being known for giving people permission to be who they are and how today's world views pettiness as a virtue.
51:37 -- Talib speaks on how he thought the characters of Ghost and Angela relate to Romeo and Juliet and Omari illustrates an alternate ending for 'Power' he had made up years before the series finale that catered to the bromance between Ghost and Tommy. The conflicting dynamic of Ghost being a cold blooded drug dealer who remains the moral fabric of the series is discussed as well as Omari seeing the show differently through the audience's lense and his asking writer Courtney Kemp if his character is a sociopath.
1:00:18 -- Omari speaks on his most important job of portraying the character of Ghost in making sure he is believable. They discuss Omari's making of a list about the good and bad of Ghost as well as his own list for Omari, actors not being too far removed from the characters they play and how Omari navigates juggling multiple roles at any given time. They also get into hip hop being the prime example of life imitating art and how 'Power' has been able to draw viewers in with relatable characters and experiences.
1:07:13 -- Omari is asked how the crew of 'Power' handled safety onset. They discuss how the 'Rust' accidental shooting has changed how the film world approaches things, Alec Baldin looking the wiser with his push for higher safety standards, Omari having a long history of dealing with guns on set and how Brandon Lee's death should have had a bigger impact on the industry. They also explore Omari's starring in rapper/director Boots Riley's 'Sorry To Bother You'. They get into Talib not recognizing Omari on the first viewing and the genius of Boots Riley in how he approaches his revolutionary themes.
1:15:44 -- Omari's album '2540 Daze' is brought up. He illustrates how he came up with the title after having Treyvon Martin's family on his 'Poetic's Podcast'. They go on to debate why LL Cool J has been such a criminally underrated emcee when discussing the GOATS and Omari talks about getting his first gig through LL when he got casted as an extra on 'In The House'. Talib goes on to tell Omari why he reminds him of an LL meets Killah Priest, Omari goes on to recite some powerful bars of his own and they discuss the great Gil Scott-Heron finally being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
1:28:19 -- Talib brings up being a huge fan of director Zack Snyder and his films. They go on to discuss Omari working with Zach on the movie 'Army Of The Dead' and that experience being a huge moment of pride post 'Power'. Omari talks about how much he enjoyed having the chance to show people he was much more than just Ghost and he praises Zach Snyder as a genius as he shares a line from Snoop saying 'I want to be the least gifted in the room and I'm really gifted'. They also discuss the greatness of 'American Skin' and how underrated a film it is.
Conway the Machine comes through with an official music video for "Stressed" featuring Wallo267, off of his new album titled "God Don't Make Mistakes."
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal of a Pennsylvania court ruling that overturned comedian Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction.
Why it matters: Cosby had been sentenced to 3–10 years in prison for drugging and molesting a woman in 2004 before his conviction was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
**Cosby was one of the first celebrities convicted of sexual assault in the #MeToo era.
The big picture: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in June that an agreement he struck to provide testimony in a civil lawsuit in 2005 and 2006 should have given him immunity in the case.
**Cosby, who has been accused of sexual misconduct or rape by more than 60 women, was released from prison last year.
**Prosecutors asked the Supreme Court to review the ruling that led to Cosby's conviction being overturned and the origins of the testimonial agreement.
**The Supreme Court rejected the appeal and many others without commentary.
[Hook] Please, whenever you see me out, you see me up clean Rollin niggas, niggas go to sleep at sixteen Murdered over nothing, don't let nothing come between Anything I stand for, my kingdom, my team Hating breaking them up, but it don't break me Bang for a bang, whatever its gon' be Niggas sell dreams, ain't always how it seems Whichever way it leans, money by any means
[Verse 1] You're stuck in the same spot, you bank stopped Man, I'm eating like a fat nigga, your weight dropped All my weed do different things, space pot Show the respect you get at kings, or take shots Thank god for the liquor store, a fifth or more I'm a different kind of nigga boy, forget the law All they want to do search the truck, and rip the floor Find something worth pinning on me, submit the raw This is 2k wordplay, the harsh realities Of where me and my son stay, the technicalities Will bring him back one day, there's fatalities So don't move the dumb way, cars clapped Man I come from where it's hard at Society made my heart black, arms spat I ain't your guardian god, you can starve, black I think their watching, phone wiring, and calls tapped Watch how you talk back
[Hook] Please, whenever you see me out, you see me up clean Rollin niggas, niggas go to sleep at sixteen Murdered over nothing, don't let nothing come between Anything I stand for, my kingdom, my team Hating breaking them up, but it don't break me Bang for a bang, whatever its gon' be Niggas sell dreams, ain't always how it seems Whichever way it leans, money by any means
[Verse 2] This is not hip-hop, this is hypnosis Of course, it's New York's bosses, gold crosses Don't cross us, punk summersault corpses Martini bombs through your office, uh Ain't nobody stopping me, the hate ain't enough My flow is one big gun waiting to bust They don't bring shit in the game, they take it from us I got millionaire neighbours still making a fuss I can't even give a beat down, they want cheese now Therefore I gotta keep my lawyer on speed dial Top speedometers, my shit'll hit two hundred Titanium lama you can get it if you want it I can feel it in my stomach, I got an extra sense And I've been benefiting from it, my flow is off the bench Wrote my whole album blunted, don't get confronted I'm a natural-born baller, if I showed up I stunted
[Hook] Please, whenever you see me out, you see me up clean Rollin niggas, niggas go to sleep at sixteen Murdered over nothing, don't let nothing come between Anything I stand for, my kingdom, my team Hating breaking them up, but it don't break me Bang for a bang, whatever its gon' be Niggas sell dreams, ain't always how it seems Whichever way it leans, money by any means
Fayetteville, NC emcee Passport Scoob is a name hip hop fans should familiarize themselves with. With that in mind, check out his two-part visual for "Westside Moves."
American rapper Famous Acee who's real name Quadeer E Pratt was born in Philadelphia, PA June 3rd 1997. He started doing music at the age of 16, starting out as a DJ then eventually getting into rapping. He dropped his debut single titled "Tenet" which features Yvng Dyme. Critics are calling this record one of the most refreshing records of the year, giving a very uplifting and trending vibe. This song is available on all streaming platforms.
Father-of-2 Tom Mansfield had miscalculated the amount of powder he was meant to use on kitchen scales.
An inquest in Ruthin heard the 29-year-old from Colwyn Bay fell ill straight after drinking his mixture on 5 January 2021.
Reaching a conclusion of misadventure, coroner John Gittins said the cause of death was caffeine toxicity.
Caffeine is used by some gym-goers, with some fitness websites recommending it for improving sports performance in certain doses.
However, experts have warned that when taking powders there is a risk of consuming over the recommended amount.
On Tuesday an inquest heard Mr Mansfield began clutching his chest & complaining his heart was beating fast after consuming the product.
Minutes later, after going to lie down, he began foaming at the mouth. His wife Suzannah alerted neighbors & family & called an ambulance
Paramedics tried to resuscitate him for 45 minutes but was later pronounced dead at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire.
The lowest weight measured by Mr Mansfield's scale was more than 6 times the maximum recommended dose
The hearing was told the scales Mr Mansfield had used to measure the powder had a weighing range from 2 to 5,000 grams, whereas he was attempting to weigh a recommended dose of 60-300mg.
It was this miscalculation which led to a massive overdose.
A post-mortem examination showed Mr Mansfield had caffeine levels of 392mg per liter of blood.
Caffeine levels would typically be 2 to 4 milligrams per liter if someone had drunk a cup of filter coffee.
Mr Gittins said it appeared Mr Mansfield had been aiming for the "mid-range of the recommended dose", but "he got his math wrong" & there were "unintended consequences" which had a fatal effect.
Black Soprano Family member Heem tags in to assist B.A.R.S. Murre on this Johnny Slash-produced track entitled “Yes Sir.” Murre keeps it true to his New Jersey roots with The Soprano aesthetic in this visual created by Zach Warren. Follow on Instagram @barsmurre @iamheem @johnnyslash @zachwarrenfilms