The two companies announced via a press release on Monday, January 23, that Sprint had acquired a 33% stake in Jay Z's music streaming service.
As part of the deal, the telecommunications giant will reward it's 45 million post and prepaid customers with access to TIDAL's exclusive content. Sprint plans to also capitalize on the business arrangement by using it to lure new customers.
Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure
In addition, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure, will join TIDAL's Board of Directors.
“Sprint shares our view of revolutionizing the creative industry to allow artists to connect directly with their fans and reach their fullest, shared potential,” JAY Z said in a statement. “Marcelo understood our goal right away and together we are excited to bring Sprint’s 45 million customers an unmatched entertainment experience.”
Financial particulars were not revealed in the press release, but Music Business Worldwide reports that it's sources revealed that the sale cost Sprint around $200 million. TIDAL is valued at $600 million overall
“Jay saw not only a business need, but a cultural one, and put his heart and grit into building TIDAL into a world-class music streaming platform that is unrivaled in quality and content,” said Claure. “The passion and dedication that these artist-owners bring to fans will enable Sprint to offer new and existing customers access to exclusive content and entertainment experiences in a way no other service can.”
Singer Jhene Aiko stopped by The Breakfast Club Monday, January 23, for an in-depth interview.
She talked about the meaning behind her single "Maniac," collaborating with and dating Big Sean, being a battle rapper, infidelity, her ex Dot Da Genius, her 8-year old daughter and more.
Curren$y, TY and Corner Boy P release an official music video for "I Remember." The Don Cannon and Lyle Leduff-produced song is off of their project titled "The Jetlanta EP." Available now on Datpiff: http://www.datpiff.com/Curreny-The-Jetlanta-EP-mixtape.823291.html
Big Sean was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on January 21. The Detroit emcee used the occasion to perform the songs "Bounce Back" and "Sunday Morning Jetpack."
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Travis Scott was the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live Friday, January 20. The 24-year old Houston rapper used the occasion to perform the song "Goosebumps." Watch it below.
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WASHINGTON (Associated Press) — Protesters set fires and hurled bricks in a daylong assault on the city hosting Donald Trump's inauguration, registering their rage against the new president in a series of clashes that led to more than 200 arrests. Police used pepper spray and stun grenades to prevent the chaos from spilling into Trump's formal procession and evening balls.
Several spirited demonstrations unfolded peacefully at various security checkpoints near the Capitol as police helped ticket-holders get through to the inaugural ceremony. Signs read, "Resist Trump Climate Justice Now," ''Let Freedom Ring" and "Free Palestine."
But about a mile from the National Mall, police gave chase to a group of about 100 protesters who smashed the windows of downtown businesses including a Starbucks, a Bank of America and a McDonald's as they denounced capitalism and Trump. Police in riot gear used pepper spray from large canisters to help contain the violence, which erupted periodically throughout the day.
"They began to destroy property, throw objects at people, through windows. A large percentage of this small group was armed with crowbars and hammers," said the city's interim police chief, Peter Newsham.
Six officers suffered minor injuries, he said.
The confrontation began an hour before Trump took the oath of office and escalated several hours later as the crowd of protesters swelled to more than 1,000, some wearing gas masks and with arms chained together inside PVC pipe. One said the demonstrators were "bringing in the cavalry."
When some crossed police lines, taunting, "Put the pigs in the ground," police charged with batons and pepper spray, as well as stun grenades, which are used to shock and disperse crowds. Loud booms echoed through the streets about six blocks from where Trump would soon hold his inaugural parade.
Some protesters picked up bricks and concrete from the sidewalk and hurled them at police lines. Some rolled large, metal trash cans at police.
Later, they set fire to a limousine on the perimeter of the secured zone, sending black smoke billowing into the sky during Trump's procession.
As night fell, protesters set a bonfire blocks from the White House and frightened well-dressed Trump supporters as they ventured to the new president's inaugural balls. Police briefly ordered ball goers to remain inside their hotel as they worked to contain advancing protesters.
Police said they charged 217 people with rioting, said Newsham, noting that the group caused "significant damage" along a number of blocks.
Before Inauguration Day, the DisruptJ20 coalition, named after the date of the inauguration, had promised that people participating in its actions in Washington would attempt to shut down the celebrations, risking arrest when necessary.
Trump supporter Brett Ecker said the protesters were frustrating but weren't going to put a damper on his day.
"They're just here to stir up trouble," said the 36-year-old public school teacher. "It upsets me a little bit that people choose to do this, but yet again, it's one of the things I love about this country."
At one checkpoint, protesters wore orange jumpsuits with black hoods over their faces to represent prisoners in U.S. detention at Guantanamo Bay. Eleanor Goldfield, who helped organize the DisruptJ20 protest, said protesters wanted to show Trump and his "misguided, misinformed or just plain dangerous" supporters that they won't be silent.
Black Lives Matter and feminist groups also made their voices heard. Outside the International Spy Museum, protesters in Russian hats ridiculed Trump's praise of President Vladimir Putin, marching with signs calling Trump "Putin's Puppet" and "Kremlin employee of the month."
Friday's protests spread across the nation and as far abroad as Australia.
In Sydney, thousands rallied in the city's central Hyde Park. One organizer said hatred, bigotry and racism are not only America's problems.
In San Francisco, thousands formed a human chain on the Golden Gate Bridge and chanted "Love trumps hate." In the city's financial district, a few hundred protesters blocked traffic outside an office building partly owned by Trump.
In Atlanta, protests converged at City Hall and a few hundred people chanted and waved signs protesting Trump, denouncing racism and police brutality and expressing support for immigrants, Muslims and the Black Lives Matter movement.
In Nashville, half a dozen protesters chained themselves to the doors of the Tennessee Capitol. Hundreds also sat in a 10-minute silent protest at a park while Trump took the oath of office. Organizers led a prayer, sang patriotic songs and read the Declaration of Independence aloud.
In the Pacific Northwest, demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, burned U.S. flags and students at Portland State University walked out of classes. Police in Portland used incendiary devices and tear gas to disperse a crowd that at one point numbered in the thousands. About 200 protesters gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia, Washington, carrying signs that included the messages "Resist Trump" and "Not My Problem." Olympia police reported about 100 marchers causing some traffic disruptions downtown, and protesters also marched in Seattle.
The demonstrations won't end when Trump takes up residence in the White House.
A massive Women's March on Washington is planned for Saturday. Christopher Geldart, the District of Columbia's homeland security director, has said 1,800 buses have registered to park in the city Saturday, which could mean nearly 100,000 people coming in just by bus.
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Associated Press writers contributing to this report were: Steve Peoples, Alan Suderman, Matthew Barakat, Alanna Durkin Richer, Luis Alonso Lugo, Tami Abdollah, Chad Day and Brian Witte in Washington; Kate Brumback in Atlanta; Jonathan Mattise and Erik Schelzig in Nashville; Janie Har and Jocelyn Gecker in San Francisco; and Gillian Flaccus in Portland, Oregon.
Cardi B has released a new mixtape titled "Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2." The 10-track project features Justvlad, Konshens, Hoodcelebrity, Josh X and Casanova. It's available now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/gbmv2/id1196108023
Gangsta Bitch Music Vol.2 Tracklist:
1. Bronx Season 2. Lick 3. Hectic (feat. DJ Hardwerk) 4. Leave That Bitch Alone (Skit) [feat. Justvlad] 5. Leave That Bitch Alone 6. Rollin 7. Back It Up (feat. Konshens & Hoodcelebrityy) 8. Never Give Up (feat. Josh X) 9. Pull Up 10. Pop Off (feat. Casanova)
Cardi B recently stopped by The Breakfast Club to chop it up with Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy.
She talks about her dad naming her sister after Hennessy alcohol, adjusting to fame, the decision to get her teeth fixed, leaving "Love and Hip Hop," her new mixtape "Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2."
Chicago has it's very own Grim Reaper and he goes by the name of Fredo Santana. Check out his new music video for "Lotta Lotta Guns" Produced by HurtboyAG and Stoopidxool. Visuals directed by A Zae Production.
Big Sean will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on January 21. During the Detroit rapper's Friday appearance on The Tonight show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he talked about the first time he visited SNL as an unknown artist with Kanye West, his first meeting with Yeezy, explains the concept of his forthcoming "I Decided" album and more.
DNA Drops A Music Video For The Song " We Dont Give A Fuck " Which is a Remake Of LL Cool J's " Mama Said Knock U Out " Directed By : Sergio Parra Off His New Mixtape " Silver Cup " Which U Can Download On DatPiff Now ! Here's The Link - http://piff.me/55424cd Leave Your Feedback & Thoughts!!!!
Funeral Fabolous and Trigga Trey Songz drop off another new music video in support of their "Trappy New Years" mixtape. This one is a remix of Travis Scott's song titled "Pick Up the Phone" featuring MIKExANGEL.
In March of 2015,Jay Zacquired Tidal’sOslo-based parent companyAspiro, for$56 million. Tidal quickly inked many A-list artists to deals for it's music streaming service.
Usher, Beyonce, Kanye West, Chris Martin, deadmau5, Jason Aldean, J. Cole, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Jack White, Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Daft Punk all release new music exclusively through Tidal.
Right out of the gate the company joined a crowded field that includedSpotify, Google Play, Amazon PrimeandPandora. The competition for customers became even more fierce whenApple Musicwas launched in June of 2015.
In September of 2016, the Wall Street Journal reported that Aspiro lost over $28 million in 2015 alone.
Rumors have circulated that Jay wants to sell the company. Apple and Samsung have been mentioned as possible suitors, but nothing has come to fruition.
Apple executive,Jimmy Iovine, toldBuzzfeed that the rumors regarding his company were false.
“We’re really running our own race,” he said. “We’re not looking to acquire any streaming services.”
Today, Business Insider reports via Norwegian newspaper Dagens Næringsliv, that Tidal is being accused of inflating it's user numbers.
The report alleges that Jay's September 2015 tweet that his company had reach one million subscribers was greatly exaggerated.
Internal reports indicate Tidal had 830,000 subscribersat the time. Dagens Næringsliv claims that even that number was inflated, pointing out that payments made to record labels put Tidal's subscribers closer to 350,000.
In a May 29, 2016 press release Tidal claimed it had "amassed three million members across 46 countries worldwide." Dagens Næringsliv disputes those numbers, citing internal reports that showed only1.2 million subscribers. Payments to record labels indicated that it had850,000 subscribersat the time.
(Reuters) Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman will spend the rest of his life in a U.S. prison if convicted on charges he ran the world's largest drug-trafficking organization during a decades-long criminal career, U.S. prosecutors said on Friday.
El Chapo, once one of the world's most wanted drug lords, was set to appear at 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT) in federal court in Brooklyn to be arraigned on 17 criminal counts, a day after his surprise extradition from Mexico.
The charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison, Robert Capers, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said at a news conference.
"Who is Chapo Guzman? In short, he's a man known for no other life but a life of crime, violence, death and destruction, and now he'll have to answer to that," Capers said.
Guzman, 59, arrived in a small jet at Long Island's MacArthur Airport after nightfall on Thursday from a prison in the city of Juarez in the northern state of Chihuahua, where his Sinaloa cartel rules.
A few hours earlier, he was bundled out of the Mexican cell block with his hands cuffed above his bowed head, Mexican television footage showed.
Guzman is charged in six separate U.S. indictments. He is accused of money laundering and drug trafficking, kidnapping and murder in Chicago, Miami, New York and other cities.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have more than 40 witnesses ready to testify against Guzman, Capers told reporters, adding that the trial will likely last "many" weeks.
U.S. prosecutors gave assurances to Mexican officials that El Chapo (Spanish for "Shorty") would not be executed in order to secure his extradition, Capers said. Mexico opposes capital punishment.
One of Guzman's lawyers was surprised at the extradition, saying that four appeals in Mexico were outstanding to stop it.
Leading the Sinaloa cartel, El Chapo oversaw perhaps the world's largest transnational cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine smuggling operation, playing a key role in Mexico's decade-long drug war that has killed over 100,000 people.
"Guzman and the Sinaloa cartel had a veritable army, ready to war with competitors and anyone Guzman deemed to be a traitor," U.S. prosecutors said. He was known to carry a gold-plated AK-47 rifle.
He was captured a year ago after he had fled a high-security penitentiary in central Mexico through a mile-long tunnel, his second dramatic prison escape.
U.S. authorities, citing security concerns, declined to say where he would be held while awaiting trial, but they vowed to prevent any further escapes.
"I assure you, no tunnel will be built leading to his bathroom," Special Agent In Charge Angel Melendez of U.S. Homeland Security Investigations said at the news conference.
(Writing by Alexandra Alper and David Ingram; Additional reporting by Joseph Ax; Editing by Richard Borsuk and Jeffrey Benkoe)
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