The Weeknd is teasing a new project. Hitting Twitter, he uploaded a video of himself in the studio and announced “THE IDOL VOL. 1.”

“THE IDOL VOL. 1 coming soon (double fantasy & jealous guy just a taste)”

With new music on the way, The Weeknd continues to run up the numbers. His latest edition of “Die for You,” featuring Ariana Grande, has hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The leap happened from the No. 6 slot.

According to Luminate, the song “Die for You,” dropped on XO/Republic Records, received 81.1 million radio airplay audience impressions (up less than 1%), 32.4 million streaming (up 181%), and 14,000 sales (up 1,170%), between February 24 and March 2.

The No. 1 single is the seventh for both The Weeknd and Grande. Their most recent No. 1s was “Save Your Tears,” another duet between the two.

The collaboration follows the single’s stunning resurgence, which has completed “the longest climb to #1 in U.S. radio history.”

Fans got a sneak view of the collaboration via Ariana’s TikTok account. She posted herself working on the vocals and revealing that she composed and recorded a verse for one of her friends after a 14-hour day on the set of Jon M. Chu’s next film WICKED.

Continuing his worldwide dominance, Abel has become the first artist in Spotify history to reach 100 million monthly listeners.

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Timbaland has been hard at work recently. Ahead of being honored with the Pioneer Award at Variety’s second annual Miami Entertainment Town event, Timbo spoke with the publication and revealed that he has worked on new albums with Missy Elliott and Justin Timberlake.

Timberlake hasn’t released an album since 2018’s Man of the Woods, but that drought will soon be over with music that Timbaland says mirrors Future Sex/Love Sounds.

“We just finished up and everything sounds great,” Timbaland said. “Now it’s really on him how and when he envisions it to come out, but it’s done and it’s coming.”

He added, “It’s like ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’ but nothing too heavy, just giving you what you expect from us.”

Regarding Missy Elliott, Timbaland stated the album is being aimed for a summer release. “We’ve got a lot of songs we’re gonna start recording soon, and my dream is to have it out around her birthday in July. I want it to sound how she looks — she looks incredible right now.”

You can read more details about both albums here.

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Another man has been arrested for the murder of Chicago rapper FBG Duck. 33-year-old Ralph Turpin, known as “Tall” or “Teezy,” was charged with committing a murder in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering.

According to WLS-TV Chicago, Turpin is the sixth man charged. He joins Charles “C Murda” Liggins, 30; Kenneth “Kenny” Robinson, 28; Tacarlos “Los” Offerd, 30; Christopher “C Thang” Thomas, 22; and Marcus “Muwop” Smart, 22.

The arrest and charges come months after Duck’s mother, LaSheena Weekly, stated additional arrests were coming. FBG Duck was shot in the chest, groin, and neck, killing him and injuring two others in a robbery on Chicago’s Gold Coast. He was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after receiving as many as 21 gunshot wounds during the attack outside of Dolce & Gabanna.

The shooting left 38 bullet casings at the scene and happened over the course of 15 seconds.

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Beanie Sigel has spent a fair amount of time around Kanye West in his career. In this post-former-billionaire era of Ye, Sigel has disclosed what he thinks can help the Chicago legend in the future. Someone who will tell him to “shut the f— up” and not be a yes man.

Appearing on Vlad TV, Beanie Sigel spoke about Kanye’s controversies and then moved on to an easy remedy for his issues.

“Kanye needs somebody around him that’s gonna tell him, ‘Shut the fuck up.’ Like, ‘Chill out, bro,’ and he gotta be able to accept that. He needs somebody that don’t care about his money.”

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In his native Toronto, Canada, NAV concludes his 22-date Never Sleep Tour with a sold-out performance at Scotiabank Arena. NAV is the first Canadian rapper to headline the venue since Drake, thanks to his performance on Tuesday. During his performance, Nav brought out some unexpected surprise guests last night, including Travis Scott, Meek Mill, and Lola Brooke. SoFaygo, & RealestK were the tour’s support acts.

The producer and rapper, who was born in Canada, has had a successful and still developing career. With four albums under his belt, he has achieved two #1 Billboard Top 200 albums and four Top 10s, accumulating billions of streams. Demons Protected by Angels, his most recent album, is his third consecutive to debut at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop and Rap Charts. NAV, Wheezy, Pro Logic, Boi 1da, Money Musik, Tay Keith, BenjiCold, Rex Kudo, and others contributed to the production of Demons Protected by Angels, which was executive produced by NAV and Amir “Cash” Esmailian and featured Lil Uzi Vert, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, Future, Don Toliver, Lil Durk, Bryson Tiller, Babyface Ray, and Realest K.

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The NBA Playoffs will begin this Saturday, and one of the stellar first-round matchups will pair the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. That means more battles between old teammates Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

Will there be beef between the two ball players over their Oklahoma City Thunder days? Not according to Westbrook.

“I think people still think like there’s some beef or something,” Westbrook said to ESPN. “There’s no beef, so I think that’s the good narrative for media, for people to talk about.

“But there’s no beef. I got nothing but respect for him and things he’s done with his career and having to see him back from injury. There’s no beef at all. But he knows I’m going to compete and I know he’s going to compete and that’s all it is.”

The series will open in the Valley of the Sun with an 8:00 pm EDT start on TNT.

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Meek Mill’s Atlanta home is officially sold, but it’s staying in the Maybach Music family as Rick Ross has copped the crib for a cool $4.2 million.

According to WSB-TV, luxury realtor Alisha Gillooly revealed the sale of the Buckhead mansion. All $4.2 million was paid in cash.

The crib has nine bathrooms, a movie theater, sauna, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, playground, and double garages.

“MANSION FOR SALE IN ATL my realtor not getting this off fast enough & I think I can lol I never moved in it had for a few years,” Meek wrote last month.

“Sandy springs/buckhead area! When somebody get traded to the hawks or falcons come grab this Jawn! I’m not even gone tag who shot this shitty video lol!”

Rick Ross has not spoken on the acquisition

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Jamie Foxx was hospitalized on Tuesday with a medical complication, his daughter Corinne Foxx revealed in a statement.

“We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” the statement read. “Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.

“We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”

Additional details have not been revealed, but a source close to TMZ stated the event happened Tuesday morning and “He’s communicating now, and that’s good news.”

The family statement is available below.

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Lil Durk is letting everyone into the closed-off realm of investing in music rights thanks to an exclusive relationship with Exceed Talent Capital. Starting with his upcoming new song “Bedtime” starring Doodie Lo, Lil Durk is enabling fans to own shares of songs from his OTF label. On the OTF webstore via the Exceed app, fans can purchase shares in future music revenues produced from the song. Everyone may invest in music rights thanks to Lil Durk’s mission.

A percentage of “Bedtime” revenues will be given to Lil Durk’s Neighborhood Heroes Foundation, which supports impoverished areas across the country, as a way to honor the collaboration between OTF and Exceed. Instead of a one-time payment, Neighborhood Heroes will be the legal owner of a share of the song, a musical asset that will perpetually generate royalties.

“Where I’m from, few own anything, so I’m always looking for ways to give back to my people,” shares Lil Durk. “Exceed makes it possible for my fans and community to become part of our team and share in the success of OTF with me and my artists.” 

Investment funds find music rights to be a very appealing asset class, but when private money spends billions acquiring the most renowned music, the people who create and shape culture are left out. Exceed intends to change that by giving fans the opportunity to directly support artists and acquire their favorite songs. Reg A+ securities of music are offered by Exceed, an SEC-compliant trading platform, and can be purchased, sold, and used to generate income.

Exceed President, Anthony Martini, adds, “Streams, follows, and likes are all pretty passive, but when you actually own a slice of the music, you become part of the story and can share in its success. That’s the ultimate engagement.” 

You can learn more about Exceed Talent Capital here.

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Rolling Loud is set for the return to Miami. Rolling Loud Miami 2023 will be headlined by Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky and Playboi Carti.

Rolling Loud Miami 2023, scheduled for July 21–23 at Hard Rock Stadium, will feature musicians from a variety of genres, including those who don’t produce rap music but nonetheless embody the hip-hop aesthetic. Among them are the UK sensation PinkPantheress, the hardcore punk rockers Turnstile, the versatile singer Foushée, the r&b artist Bryson Tiller, and the rapper YOVNGCHIMI who speaks Spanish.

Naturally, fans at Hard Rock can catch performances by hip hop A-listers like Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, City Girls, Offset, and Don Toliver, as well as budding stars like Ice Spice, Coi Leray, Central Cee, and GloRilla, genre mainstays like Rae Sremmurd and Lucki, and artists with bright futures like Babytron, redveil, Sexyy Red, among many others.

You can see the full lineup below.

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With Raggaeton remaining a dominant force on TikTok, Karol G, and Shakira’s “TQG” found a way to break through and become the top trending Latin song on the platform last week. Traditional and regional Latin genres that don’t get as much radio airplay have seen improved commercial success because of TikTok.

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Regional Mexican music, a catch-all word that incorporates genres like norteo, corridos, and banda, is leading the charge. This genre went from being absent to a mainstay on the Billboard charts, in part due to the success of regional songs on TikTok. Both “Soy Él Unico” by Yahritza y Su Esencia and “Botella Tras Botella,” which first gained popularity as an original sound on TikTok, debuted at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2021. “Botella Tras Botella” (344k video productions) by Christian Nodal & Gera.MX was the first regional Mexican hit to chart on the Hot 100.

Mexican regional music is having a big year on TikTok, and Peso Pluma, a 23-year-old singer, is leading the push. Peso Pluma, who has over 1.6 million TikTok followers, is behind some of the year’s biggest hits, such as the Natanael Cano collaboration “PRC” (261k video creations), which gained popularity thanks to a dance that utilizes the song’s distinctive trumpet hook, and the Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma joint effort “Ella Baila Sola,” which generated over 470k video creations.

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Peso is currently in the spotlight thanks to his collaboration with Yng Lvcas, “La Bebe,” which generated over 40k creations and peaked as #2 on TikTok’s list of the week’s most popular songs. Peso Pluma has five singles that have reached the Billboard Hot 100 as a result of TikTok, including “PRC” (#64), “La Bebe” (#26), and “Ella Baila Sola,” which recently reached the highest-charting position for a regional Mexican song in chart history at #17.

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A pair of Chicago legends in Saba and No I.D. have linked for the new single “Back in Office.” The single and video are an introduction to a private collection from the duo.

Using a bluesy guitar and luscious strings, No ID’s retro production tempers a smoldering pace on the song. Saba attacks the single with a declaration of the city they both hail from: “I’m from Chicago. We invented mobsters.”

You can see the video below and be on the lookout for more from the two.

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DMX’s daughter Sonovah Hillman Jr. was visiting Yonkers, New York, and pulled up to the cemetery where her father rests.

“Couldn’t pull up to yo city and not see you. Hey daddy,” she wrote in a post on Instagram.

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On April 9, 2021, DMX passed away, and his record label, Ruff Ryders, hosted a tribute to him on the second anniversary of his death.

The legendary record label hosted “NYC Ryde Out,” an event for families and friends in the community to celebrate the life of DMX through music, food, and games. 

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Since the Mount Vernon rapper tragically passed away, his longtime record label has kept his name alive.  His first posthumous album, Exodus, was released a month after his death.  It featured many artists he has collaborated with, such as Swizz Beatz, Jay-Z, Nas, and The LOX.  Usher, Snoop Dogg, Alicia Keys, Moneybagg Yo, Lil Wayne, and the Griselda gang also featured on the album.

Earlier this year, Wayne released his song, “Kant Nobody,” featuring DMX with Swizz Beatz on production.

Brandon Simmons contributed to this story

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When it comes to LSU sports, Shaq would know a thing or two. The Big Fella donned the purple and gold for the Tigers during his collegiate career.

Speaking on his The Big Podcast with Shaq, the legend stated Angel Reese is the greatest athlete to come out of the sports programs at LSU.

“She’s probably the greatest athlete ever to come out of LSU Sports,” Shaq said. “You heard it here first. Man and female.”

Shaq would clarify that he includes himself in the comparison and Reese is better than him. “Because guess what? She delivered that package. A lot of people got the package still in our truck. She delivered the package.”

That package, of course, is a championship. Adding to her legacy, she got her 34th double-double in the NCAA championship game, becoming the most in a single season in women’s college basketball history.

You can hear Shaq give Reese her props below.

Shaquille O’Neal had TIME for those attempting to call out LSU’s Angel Reese for celebrating her win over Iowa and Caitlin Clark.

Multiple personalities would attack Reese’s character on Twitter, and Shaq would chime in with responses to Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy and Political figure Keith Olbermann.

Shaq’s swift responses are available below.

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If you are looking for Zion Williamson to play during the NBA Playoffs, get ready to be disappointed. The Superstar forward for the New Orleans Pelicans will be on the sideline for the team’s Play-In Game on Wednesday night and seemingly for the playoffs as well.

Williamson revealed he could play, but his own mind is what is holding him back form taking the court.

“I can pretty much do everything,” Williamson said. “It’s just a matter of the level that I was playing at before my hamstring. I don’t want to go out there and be in my own head and affect the team when I can just be on the sideline supporting them more.”

How do you feel about those details, Pelicans fans?

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The federal investigation of Shanquella Robinson, a North Carolina woman who suffered a mysterious death during a trip to Mexico with friends, will conclude without levying charges against anyone.

According to ABC News, U.S. Attorneys Sandra J. Hairston and Dena J. King stated the case would have to “beyond a reasonable doubt, that a federal crime was committed.” That evidence is currently unfounded.

“Based on the results of the autopsy and after a careful deliberation and review of the investigative materials by both U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, federal prosecutors informed Ms. Robinson’s family today that the available evidence does not support a federal prosecution,” the attorneys wrote in a statement.

In November 2022, Shanquella Robinson’s death was under full investigation by Mexican authorities. According to the Charlotte Observer, an arrest warrant was issued in connection to the death of Robinson last October in Cabo, Mexico.

Mexican prosecutors have issued the warrant nearly a month after Robinson was found dead in her hotel room. A suspect has not been named, but Baja California Sur prosecutor, Daniel de la Rosa Anaya, stated it was a “friend.”

“This case is fully clarified,” de la Rosa Anaya said. “We even have a court order, there is an arrest warrant issued for the crime of femicide to the detriment of the victim against an alleged perpetrator, a friend of her who is the direct aggressor.”

The World Health Organization categorizes femicide as the “intentional murder of women because they are women.”

Robinson arrived in Cabo on Oct. 28 and was found dead a day later. Her friends told her family that she died from alcohol poisoning, but an autopsy revealed severe spinal cord injury. A video on social media shows Robinson being beaten in a hotel room.

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Zach Lavine understands what his presence means on and off the court to the city of Chicago. When he runs the hardwood of the United Center, he is a relentless scorer and one of the leaders of the franchise. Off the court, that leadership pours into the community.

On a Monday night before the Bulls work to make a final push for the playoffs, Lavine is at the Foot Locker flagship store in Chicago, which has a full gym on top of the State Street location. He, and other influential local basketball minds, assists in guiding Chicago basketball players of the future through drills as they give his TWO WXY V3 New Balance sneaker a test run.

At the conclusion, Lavine speaks with The Source about his New Balance partnership and the work he gives the city of Chicago.

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We are in year two of your New Balance partnership. What has happened in that time to confirm you made the right decision in choosing this brand?

Everything, man. New Balance is a big family, and it gives you a lot of creative power to let your voice be heard. I think the biggest thing for me is that family feel, they listen, and it makes you feel important.

You got high school kids out here. I know how this likely important for an All-Star to be here with them. But what does it feel like for you to have your sneaker collaboration merge with impacting the lives of future ball players?

It’s great. Obviously you want to get all the eyes you can on your individual sport and that comes with brand deals and New Balance has been nothing short of great. But having that tie-in, I’m always big on speaking to the youth and trying to push the game forward because that’s what was done for me. Any way they can take experiences from me or I can answer a question, I’m all for it.

I’m sure New Balance is a home for you aligned with your style. We catch you in the pre-game style of high-end joggers, sweats, and some of everything. What do you seek out in pieces, and what other styles do you dabble in?

It definitely depends on the occasion. If I’m pairing with New Balances, I’m going streetwear, like you said, joggers and sweats, an overcoat. We do live in Chicago, so you have to dress for the occasion. But fashion is a big part for me and New Balance is extremely cultural right now. You can dress them up, or down, they have everything.

Mentioning that cultural takeover. We see it heavy here with people like you, JoeFreshGoods, New Balance is becoming a Chicago family. Do you feel that resonating through the city when you are moving around or out?

It’s been great. Just walking and driving around, you see people with New Balance sneakers on. You see JoeFresh clothes everywhere. With us being here and with New Balance, you see that it’s a heavy presence in the city.

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When you get to your PEs, what do you hope to put in a sneaker?

That goes back to the open conversation, allowing me to have my own logo, different sayings, and different colorways. I can do things that are for the city, things specifically for me. I can bring childhood memories and college experiences with me. I can bring personal pieces into the brand.

What’s in your sneaker rotation right now?

The 750s are great, 550s are good too. I normally wear 750s with baggier jeans. They have so many options. The 990s are nice. I love classic options. I think the 2002s are some of my favorites cause you can wear so many things with them.

When we get to the playoffs, are you bringing a new pair?

I’m definitely going to have some new sneakers for y’all.

A couple of quick things on the basketball end. We are in the stretch run, and this season has been slightly different. The Bulls started on top, where this one has to show resilience. What have you learned about yourself in comparison to other Bulls seasons?

Not every year is going to be the same and try to do the best you can with it. You can’t dwell in the past. The way we’re playing and letting some slip away, you have to make what you can of the moment now.

For fans, we see what’s on the court and how it appeared to be an energy shift with the arrival of Patrick Beverley, and you guys appear ot be having fun. What are some things that we don’t get to see that resonate in your spirit about this unit right now?

We have a fun amount of confidence. We give each other confidence. We have an amazing group of young guys; sometimes, we need their energy and youthfulness. On the other hand, we also have the experience of vets and the confidence they give you. We have a good balance.

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Swizz Beatz is hopping into the drops of the 50th year of Hip-Hop. Hitting Instragram, the superproducer, has announced a new EP to drop this month.

The new project has an A-List group of rappers to be featured, including Nas, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Benny the Butcher and more. The release will be part of the Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack initiative and titled Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2.

“4.21 Let’s just get to it,” Swizz Beatz wrote with a picture of the album cover.

You can peep the project tease below.

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Rihanna’s and A$AP Rocky’s baby boy has won the Easter Internet. While celebrities roll out their celebration photos, Rihanna’s son quite literally cleaned up Instagram.

The images show the baby boy frolicking with real-life bunnies with jewels on his neck and holding a “How to Catch the Easter Bunny” book.

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For her family, Rihanna just copped a new crib. The head of the Fenty empire reportedly just dropped $21 million on a penthouse in Century City, CA.

According to Dirt.com, Rih’s new digs is four bedrooms and six and a half baths across 9,290 square feet. The penthouse crib takes up the entire 40th floor of its building.

The home was originally placed on the market by Nick Molnar for $28 million, before closing at $21 million on March 31.

The home’s elevator opens into an entry gallery. The home has floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline views, marble countertops, and premium appliances. Also included are a movie theater, dual bespoke closets, a private lounge, and more.

Rihanna’s neighbors include Denzel Washington and Terry and Heather Dubrow. You can learn more about her new crib here.

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Brittany Griner will let us in on what her “unfathomable” experience in a Russian prison was like. The AP notes Griner plans to release a memoir in the spring of 2024.

Griner was detained for 10 months in a Moscow prison after being arrested at an airport on drug-related charges. Her arrest came near the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She was released in a prisoner swap.

“That day (in February) was the beginning of an unfathomable period in my life which only now am I ready to share,” Griner said in a statement.

“The primary reason I traveled back to Russia for work that day was because I wanted to make my wife, family, and teammates proud. After an incredibly challenging 10 months in detainment, I am grateful to have been rescued and to be home. Readers will hear my story and understand why I’m so thankful for the outpouring of support from people across the world.”

Earlier this month, Griner asked the Biden Administration to step in and work to free American reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges. Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, is facing 20 years in prison.

“Our hearts are filled with great concern for Evan Gershkovitch and his family since Van’s detainment in Russia. We must do everything in our power to bring him and all Americans home. We are grateful for President Biden and his administration’s deep commitment to rescue Americans. We celebrate their recent successful efforts to bring home Jeff Woodke and Paul Rusesabagina.”

You can see the full statement below.

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Days after he shared a photo next to Donald Trump, DJ Akademiks signed an exclusive streaming deal with a right-winged streaming company named Rumble.

The streaming factory hosts controversial and right winged companies like Sean Hannity and Donald Trump’s Truth Social. The company that bills itself as “immune to cancel culture” announces that Akademiks will be on the platform “three to five days a week,” sharing his take on top headlines and continuing to cover Hip-Hop.

“I look forward to being one of the first to bring music and cultural conversations to a platform like Rumble,” Akademiks said. “There have been many bad decisions at larger platforms where they haven’t put creators first and they are disconnected to the community. I feel now is an inflection point for streaming platforms. I couldn’t be more excited to lead this effort on a platform that puts creators first.”

Rumble Chairman and CEO Chri Pavlovski added, “Akademiks is one of the most influential personalities in the hip hop and cultural world. Having him on Rumble sends a big statement to the other platforms on how serious we are in getting into different channels of content, from sports to music to culture.”

In a less-official statement, AK hit Twitter and sent a warning shot to those speaking against his new deal:

All y’all hop hop niggas keep it cute.. cuz when I start bombing on y’all for 365 days straight y’all claim I’m obsessed and do too much. I’m still the same Nigga ain’t nothing change but where I’m finna stream. I’m still violating any of y’all.. who even breathe wrong at me.

Matter of fact lemme record a Off The Record pod bout sum shit.. ain’t finna be tweeting back n forth wit u bitch ass Niggas … be out in a few hours.. imma check some of these lil niggas. Oh yeah and still stream later on rumble.

Fresh off an indictment, Donald Trump and Big Ak were on hand at UFC 287 in Miami, which made for a Kodak moment between the two.

“Might have to take up Uncle Trump on his offer of being His Vice President 2024. Bruh told me ‘no way you’d be worse than Kamala,’” wrote on the picture of his Cageside moment.

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The pockets of Hip-Hop support continue to rise after Trump was arraigned on Tuesday (Apr. 4), pleading not guilty to 34 felonies of falsification of business records. His charges made an impact on Hip-Hop, with many offering their opinions on social media. That included Kodak Black, who received a pardon from Trump as he left office.

Hitting Instagram Live, Black sounded off.

“I feel like these people on some other s—. So they gon’ try to get Trump out the way ’cause Trump a stand-up n—a, he a real n—a. He’ll let a b—h do anything. Trump a real n—a., man, a soldier.”

You can hear Kodak break it all down below.

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Metro Boomin has delivered a new music video for “Too Many Nights” featuring Don Toliver and Future. The new video comes from Boomin’s HEROES & VILLAINS album.

In the video, Don Toliver and Future rule a neon dancefloor and dimly lit backrooms. To close the video, a t-shirt with Young Thug on it appears with the word “FREE.”

If you are looking to catch Metro Boomin live, you can pull up to Coachella where he has to guest-packed sets on April 14 and April 21.

The full video is available below.

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The NBA today launched a new brand spot named “Playoff Mode” as it prepares for the 2023 NBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel. The advertisement commemorates the start of the most thrilling part of the season when fans yell even louder, and players step up their game to win the NBA’s top reward, the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

NBA All-Stars Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers), Julius Randle (New York Knicks), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies), and Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray are featured in “Playoff Mode,” along with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, Charles Barkley of Turner Sports, actor Terry Crews, and tennis legend John McEnroe. With Mitchell chucking down a vicious dunk, Randle boosting weight to his bench press, Jackson ratcheting up the treadmill speed, and Murray putting on a ball-handling display, each athlete exemplifies the degree of energy and focus required for the NBA Playoffs.

To get fans excited for the Playoffs, NBA superfan “Non-Stop” (played by actor Keyon Bowman) makes a comeback. Non-Stop demonstrates that anyone may enter “Playoff Mode” and lock in from the Play-In Tournament all the way to the Finals, from Boston to Serbia.

Terence Neale directed the ad, which was produced in collaboration with the independent creative firm Translation. When the AT&T NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight on TNT with the Atlanta Hawks traveling to Miami HEAT, it will make its television debut. (7:30 p.m. ET). Both the NBA App and the @NBA social media outlets will feature “Playoff Mode.” In addition, NBA teams like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and New Orleans Pelicans will step up their postseason efforts in “Playoff Mode.”

The NBA Playoffs begin on Saturday, April 15. Playoff games will air on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV.

You can watch “Playoff Mode” below.

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With the NBA Playoffs underway and his name not on a roster, DeMarcus Cousins is headed to Puerto Rico to play basketball. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Cousins will sign with the Guaynabo Mets for the Puerto Rican professional basketball league.

Cousins’ ambition is to create a path for himself back to the NBA in the fall. For his career Cousins averaged 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds for his career. He most recently had a workout with the Los Angeles Lakers after playing with the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021-22 season.

Instead of Cousins, the Lakers brought on Tristan Thompson to “shore up” their playoff roster.

Cousins has made headlines over the last couple of days of news. Speaking with Kevin Garnett on the KG CERTIFIED podcast, Cousins stated despite not being on a roster, he’s the third-best center in basketball.

“Right now, I’m the third-best center in the league,” Cousins said. “I mean, I’m a fan of the game. I’m always watching. I’m always enjoying these guys talents and things of that nature. But the game is just in a different place from my perspective.”

So the top two would be league MVP Nikola Jokic and Sixers MVP candidate Joel Embiid. After those names, you have Anthony Davis if you want to categorize him as a center instead of a power forward, “Punchin'” Rudy Gobert, Bam Adebayo in Miami, a walking triple-double in Domantas Sabonis who led the Sacramento Kings, the same franchise that drafted Cousins, to the playoffs for the first time in almost 20 years, Deandre Ayton in Phoenix, a monster defensive presence in Jarrett Allen in Cleveland, and a walking double every night in Chicago with Nikola Vucevic. Rank Cousins where you wish in that block, but it isn’t No. 3. You can hear it from him, though, below.

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$21 million is light for Rihanna. The head of the Fenty empire reportedly just dropped that amount of money on a penthouse in Century City, CA.

According to Dirt.com, Rih’s new digs is four bedrooms and six and a half baths across 9,290 square feet. The penthouse crib takes up the entire 40th floor of its building.

The home was originally placed on the market by Nick Molnar for $28 million, before closing at $21 million on March 31.

The home’s elevator opens into an entry gallery. The home has floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline views, marble countertops, and premium appliances. Also included are a movie theater, dual bespoke closets, a private lounge, and more.

Rihanna’s neighbors include Denzel Washington and Terry and Heather Dubrow. You can learn more about her new crib here.

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Sotheby has set a record for the highest price a pair of sneakers has ever sold for. According to ESPN, Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan XIII “Breds” sold for $2,238,000. The sneakers were worn during Mike’s “Last Dance” run.

The Jordan 13s were worn during the 1998 NBA Finals, specifically game 2. MJ would drop 37 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in the 93-88 win over the Utah Jazz. The sneakers were part of the run to Jordan’s last championship.

The sneakers were gifted to a Utah Jazz ball boy who helped Jordan recover a lost jacket.

“Today’s record-breaking result further proves that the demand for Michael Jordan sports memorabilia continues to outperform and transcend all expectations,” Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s head of streetwear and modern collectables, said in a statement. “Sotheby’s is extremely proud to hold the world record for most valuable game-worn sports memorabilia at auction and the most valuable sneakers ever sold, both of which — to no surprise — are directly tied to the global icon, Michael Jordan.”

You can see the sneakers below.

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NLE Choppa is getting ready to introduce fans to the world of Cottonwood 2. Ahead of the release, NLE Choppa has dropped the tracklist on Instagram.

Cottonwood 2 will feature Lil Wayne, Lol Brooke, Fivio Foreign, Duke Deuce, Polo G, Rick Ross, G Herbo, and more across the album’s 22 tracks. You can see the full tracklist below.

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The Lil Wayne featured single is “Ain’t Gonna Answer.”

The new release brings an intense display of wordplay and audio energy ahead of NLE Choppa’s Cottonwood 2 album, which will arrive on April 14.

“Tell me baby, what we doin’, what we doin’? Makin’ money,” Choppa raps on the single. “What they doin’ hatin’ on us? If they want it, take it from me.”

Earlier this month, NLE Choppa made his comeback with a brand-new, aggressive crowd-pleaser called “Mo Up Front.”

The rising rapper builds an evocative image of life in the fast lane, adding: “Trafficking the snow bunny, running through a bag o’ honey — tell ‘em that I know money, I need some mo upfront.” 

You can tap into the single and video below.

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Doja Cat is among the first celebrities to lose her verified check on Twitter. It’s not sure if she lost the check due to the Twitter Blue subscription service or some other Twitter-related issue, but she spoke out about it.

Replying to a fan who questioned her verified status, she wrote, “Having a blue tick now means theres a higher chance that you’re a complete loser and that you’re desperate for validation from famous people.”

Boom, there’s that.

Speaking to a fan who questioned being a loser since they have a check, Doja Cat made a brief statement. “you have a higher chance of being one for sure. people buy blue ticks to feel important not because they built anything meaningful,” she wrote.

You can see her statements below.

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SZA has announced a new set of tour dates, returning to North American markets and also adding ten new European dates.

The Live Nation-produced tour’s European leg begins on June 1 at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam and travels to Paris, Berlin, London, and other cities before coming to an end on June 21 at 3Arena in Dublin. The S.O.S. Tour will then turn around and return to North America, beginning on September 20 in Miami at the Kaseya Center, stopping in Brooklyn, Houston, Los Angeles, and other cities until coming to an end on October 29 in Phoenix at the Footprint Center.

Tickets for the European leg will be available starting with local presales on Wednesday, April 12, at 10 am local time. If any tickets remain, a general sale will occur on Friday, April 14, at 12 pm Local Time on szasos.com. North American dates will start with the Live Nation presale on Thursday, April 13, at 10 am local time. The general on sale for The S.O.S. Tour will begin on Friday, April 14 at 12 pm Local Time on szasos.com.

The full run of tour dates are available below.

THE S.O.S. EUROPE TOUR DATES: 

Thu Jun 1 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome*

Mon Jun 5 – Paris, France – Accor Arena*

Wed Jun 7 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion*

Fri Jun 9 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena*

Sun Jun 11 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

Tue Jun 13 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena*

Thu Jun 15 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro*

Sat Jun 17 – London, UK – The O2*

Sun Jun 18 – London, UK – The O2*

Wed Jun 21 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena*

*With Support from RAYE

THE S.O.S. NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES: 

Wed Sep 20 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center

Fri Sep 22 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena 

Sun Sep 24 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Tue Sep 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^

Thu Sep 28 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Sat Sep 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Sun Oct 01 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Wed Oct 04 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Fri Oct 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Sat Oct 07 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center 

Tue Oct 10 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Wed Oct 11 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Sat Oct 14 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sun Oct 15 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center

Wed Oct 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Thu Oct 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena

Sun Oct 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Mon Oct 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena 

Thu Oct 26 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Sat Oct 28 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Sun Oct 29 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

^Rescheduled Date from Leg 1 without Omar Apollo

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Nick Cannon has his eyes on Taylor Swift as his partner for Baby No. 13.

Popping up on The Howard Stern Show, Nick Cannon isn’t planning a new relationship or child at this particular moment, but if he were, Taylor Swift would potentially be a good partner.

Swift is recently single, and Stern floated the idea to Cannon. He replied, “First of all, she’s an amazing songwriter. What I do love about Taylor Swift is that she has been so vulnerable and open with all of her music.”

Cannon added, “I think she would relate to me very well. We probably will understand each other.”

Keeping with the joke, Cannon stated having baby 13 with the pop star “would be amazing.”

You can see the clip below.

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The Dalai Lama has issued an apology after he is seen in a video kissing a child on the lips before asking him to “suck my tongue.” The encounter between the Dalai Lama and the young boy occurred at an event in northern India.

In a statement to CNN, the Dalai Lama’s office stated his desire “to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused.”

The statement also claimed the Dalai Lama teases people he meets “in an innocent and playful way” both in public and in front of cameras.

In the video, the young boy asks for a hug, leading to instructions about where to kiss him. The Dalai Lama would grab the boy’s chin and kiss him on the mouth before stating, “And suck my tongue.”

The incident occurred at the M3M Foundation, a branch of a real estate company in which the Dalai Lama resides.

The statement from the Dalai Lama is available below.

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The Marvel machine is still going strong. With Guardians of the Galaxy 3 loaded, Marvel has released the first trailer for The Marvels, which will star Brie Larson.

The film is a sequel to Captain Marvel and will bring in Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau from WandaVision and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, a.k.a Ms. Marvel from the show of the same name. The trio will form a woman superhero trio.

The synopsis reads:

“Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and learn to work in concert to save the universe.”

According to Variety, the film will be directed by Nia DaCosta, who is making her Marvel debut. You can see the official trailer below.

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Joyner Lucas has returned with his new single, “Blackout,” featuring Future. The single is the introduction to his forthcoming new album, Not Now, I’m Busy.

In “Blackout,” Joyner delivers ferocious words and displays his quick flow. In the song, he raps about his desire to become a billionaire and level up to lead an opulent lifestyle. Future adds his own flavor to the song when the tempo changes as he brags about his toxicity.

Not Now, I’m Busy will be Joyner’s first album in three years. Also, this year, Lucas will have his acting debut alongside Mark Wahlberg in a movie that will drop in 2023-24.

You can hear the new single below.

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Melania Trump is expected to rejoin Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign in the forthcoming weeks. A source close to Page Six states Trump begged for his wife to be by his side throughout the run.

“He told her, ‘I really need you for this because we are going to be campaigning,’” the source said. “They had a major talk over the weekend, and she has … agreed to be on board.”

Melania Trump was stated to have enjoyed a private meal with Trump on Easter. She also issued a rose on Instagram to give Easter wishes.

Aside from Mar-a-Lago and Manhattan, Trump was spotted at the marine vent of fight weekend. Fresh off an indictment, Donald Trump is standing next to one of Hip-Hop’s most controversial figures, DJ Akademiks. Big T and Big Ak were on hand at UFC 287 in Miami, which made for a Kodak moment between the two.

“Might have to take up Uncle Trump on his offer of being His Vice President 2024. Bruh told me ‘no way you’d be worse than Kamala,’” wrote on the picture of his Cageside moment.

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Lil Baby is going on tour this summer and he is touching every spot in the nation. Hitting social media, Baby announced the “It’s Only Us Tour.”

Joining Lil Baby on the run across the nation will be GloRilla, The Kid LAROI, GLOSS UP, Rylo Rodriguez, and Hunxho.

The tour will start in Houston in July before touching Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and more. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, April 13 at local time. You can see the promotion for the tour and the full run of dates below. Be sure to check your city’s tour date for artist availability.

07/26 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
07/28 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
07/29 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
08/01 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
08/02 — San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena
08/04 — Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena
08/05 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
08/06 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
08/09 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
08/12 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
08/14 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center
08/15 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
08/17 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
08/18 — Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
08/19 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
08/23 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
08/24 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
08/26 — Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
08/31 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
09/02 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
09/03 — Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
09/05 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
09/06 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
09/07 — Memphis, TN @ Fedex Forum
09/08 — Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
09/09 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
09/11 –Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
09/12 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
09/15 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
09/16 — Jacksonville, FL @ Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
09/19 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
09/22 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ FLA Live Arena

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After a stellar run at the University of South Carolina, Aliyah Boston is joining the Indiana Fever. On Monday night (Apr. 10), Boston was drafted first overall by the Fever in the WNBA Draft.

“It’s just really special,” said Boston. “I’m thankful, first, to God just for putting me in this position but also thankful to everybody in Indiana, just because they saw something in me and I’m just ready to get there and get to work.”

Rounding out the top 5 draft pics were Maryland’s Diamond Miller, who will join the Minnesota Lynx, Vilanova’s Maddy Siegrist, headed to the Dallas Wings, Iowa State’s Stephanie Soares was drafted by the Washington Mystics before being traded to the Wings, and the last Wings also grabbing Lou Lopez Senechal from UConn.

Joining the W from the South Carolina Gamecocks were Laeticia Amihere (No. 8 to the Atlanta Dream), Zia Cooke (No. 10 to the Los Angeles Sparks), Brea Beal (No. 24 to the Lynx), and Victaria Saxton (No. 25 to the Fever).

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Fresh off an indictment, Donald Trump is standing next to one of Hip-Hop’s most controversial figures, DJ Akademiks. Big T and Big Ak were on hand at UFC 287 in Miami, which made for a Kodak moment between the two.

“Might have to take up Uncle Trump on his offer of being His Vice President 2024. Bruh told me ‘no way you’d be worse than Kamala,’” wrote on the picture of his Cageside moment.

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The pockets of Hip-Hop support continue to rise after Trump was arraigned on Tuesday (Apr. 4), pleading not guilty to 34 felonies of falsification of business records. His charges made an impact on Hip-Hop, with many offering their opinions on social media. That included Kodak Black, who received a pardon from Trump as he left office.

Hitting Instagram Live, Black sounded off.

“I feel like these people on some other s—. So they gon’ try to get Trump out the way ’cause Trump a stand-up n—a, he a real n—a. He’ll let a b—h do anything. Trump a real n—a., man, a soldier.”

You can hear Kodak break it all down below.

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In more Trump & Hip-Hop. Did you know that Meek Mill and former President Donald Trump have the same lawyer? On hand at arraignment was Trump’s band of lawyers, including Joe Tacopina, who previously represented the “Dreams & Nightmares” rapper.

Seeing the courtroom picture of Trump online, Meek grabbed it and brought it to his Instagram story to cosign how skilled Tacopina is as a lawyer and throw some attributes to Trump’s credit.

“Trump graduated from the streets…sharing criminal lawyers as ys [with us]…Joe Tactical.”

Joe Tacopina represented Meek Mill in 2017 after he was sentenced to two to four years in prison for violating the terms of his probation. Meek would only serve five months. You can learn more about that here.

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Tory Lanez will have to wait a bit longer for his sentencing in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

According to NBC News, Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, has another delay in his sentencing, while his legal team attempts to secure him a new trial.

This is one of the multiple sentencing delays for Lanez. With a new legal team in place and issuing a request for a new trial, the sentencing is once again on hold. Meanwhile, Lanez remains inside Los Angeles County Jail.

Lanez was convicted in December for assault with a semi-automatic firearm, discharging a firearm with gross negligence, and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. He is facing a max prison time just short of 23 years.

You can read more on this case here.

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Those CDLs must be hitting hard cause Swae Lee lost one of his baes to a truck driver. And he cried about it.

Swae Lee was a guest on Million Dollaz Worth of Game and spoke with Gillie Da Kid and Wallo267 about losing his girl. This was back in the day, when Swae and his brother, Slim Jxmmi, had just moved to Atlanta to join Ear Drummers, and his GF left him for the bag the driver was pulling in.

“My ex girl broke up with me. It got me right really early. I’m glad it happened to me. She had me whipped, I ain’t gon lie. We had a little apartment, we split it between thirds. We sitting on the floor because we didn’t have furniture. She came and told me ‘I can’t be with you no more.’ Guess what this nigga did? He was a truck driver making $7K a month, $12K a month.”

Swae Lee would get her to spin the block, and he would also drive the truck driver’s car. So Swae Lee got some get back.

You can hear the full story below.

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Nick Cannon is turning his talents to radio, specifically Amazon’s live radio app Amp.

The Daily Cannon, a new morning program presented by Nick Cannon, will debut on Amp on Monday, April 24, at 9 a.m. EDT, according to an announcement made by the live radio app from Amazon. The multidimensional talent will serve as a cultural ambassador as he headlines each raw and uncensored show with personally selected new R&B, hip-hop, and pop songs; the inside scoop on celebrity and culture news; and conversations with today’s best musicians, newsmakers, and Amp innovators.

The Daily Cannon on Amp is a cutting-edge radio show that has been redesigned for a live audience that is primarily social. With Amp, listeners can ring in and have live chats with Cannon on the app, allowing him to interact with them in real-time.

“I’m excited to be joining the next generation of live audio entertainment on Amp. Having a place where I can directly connect with listeners five days a week to spotlight the hottest emerging artists, chat about the latest and greatest in music and entertainment, and share real-time announcements in my world and beyond will make The Daily Cannon a show you don’t want to miss,” said host Nick Cannon. “There’s a magical thing that happens when entertainment is unedited and live, and I am excited for our journey ahead.”

Programs on Amp feature a diverse range of emerging and established hosts across the talent spectrum, including artists Nicki Minaj, Halsey, NBA YoungBoy, Joe Budden, NBA star Draymond Green, and artist, producer, and TV personality Kandi Burruss. Anyone can create their own live shows using just their phone.

Ncredible and Justin “Freeze” Fostar are responsible for producing The Daily Cannon. Ben Sumpter and Nick Cannon are the executive producers. The Weiss Agency’s Heather Cohen, Michael Goldman’s management, Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein’s legal counsel, and Michael Goldman are members of Cannon’s team. Bobb & Lezcano Lezcano.

The Amp app can be downloaded in the U.S. iOS App Store here.

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Devin Booker unveiled the most recent iteration of Converse’s most recognizable design, the Chuck 70, in the tunnel before last night’s Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers game.

Devin Booker’s third NBA All-Star collaboration with Converse is brought to life with the shoe and a short film that goes along with it. They capture his idea for a modernized Chuck 70.

Booker’s fondness for the Chuck 70 is well known; in 2022, he declared the sneaker to be his favorite and displayed his big collection. It’s a mainstay of the tunnel fit titan’s classic, minimalist wardrobe, so much so that Booker asked Converse to design and produce his version of the silhouette. Booker simplified it to create a blank canvas ready for a simple, classic aesthetic.

Converse, a company built on the principle of creative expression, and Booker are working together to produce a short film that will realize his cinematic vision. The movie shows Booker traveling across the desert to an unspecified destination while fusing iconic American imagery with an iconic silhouette, pointing to his continued quest of a legacy both on and off the court.

An undyed egret canvas upper, a tonal embroidered Chuck patch, and a clean tape midsole without pinstripes or toe bumpers are how Booker realized his concept for the style. On April 12, the Converse x Devin Booker Chuck 70 will be accessible worldwide via Converse.com and the Nike SNKRS app. On April 13, it will also be accessible at Foot Locker and a few other retailers.

You can see the sneaker below.

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Don’t look for Rudy Gobert to be alongside his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers. According to ESPN, the center has been suspended one game for punching his teammate Kyle Anderson during a team huddle.

The Wolves take on the Lakers in the play-in game with the hopes of making the NBA playoffs. If the Wolves lose, he would be available for the second play-in game when the Wolves take on either the Oklahoma City Thunder or New Orleans Pelicans.

The moment was sparked by a verbal altercation. Gobert was reportedly told “shut the f— up, b—-” and that’s what led to the attack. Gobert issued an apology via Twitter.

“Tempers flare, you’re in the middle of a game, a game we all want to win, a huge one, it is what it is,” Anderson said. “You know, s— happens. It’s not the first time something like that has happened.”

Anderson and Gobert reportedly talked through the incident. The Wolves will play the Lakers on Tuesday at 9 p.m. on TNT.

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Logan Paul will continue his WWE run. Hitting Twitter, Logan revealed that he renewed his contract with the sports entertainment giant, receiving the trademark HHH point in the process.

The contract is stated to be a multiyear deal and will build upon a wrestling career that already features matches with A-list superstars, including Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and The Miz. Paul took on Rollins in a losing effort at Wrestlemania 39.

“I feel incredibly blessed to have found something that I’m good at, at 28 years old. And the fact that the organization believes I’m good enough to continue hopefully building this WWE legacy is mind-blowing. And I’m incredibly grateful and incredibly blessed. And as long as I can keep putting on good shows, man, I’m gonna keep doing this sport.”

– Logan Paul

Triple H added, in conversation with ESPN, “Logan has just been a game-changer. I mean, he’s probably the most natural guy I have ever seen. It’s almost like he was made for this business. … Just being natural as far as talking and being on camera … he’s so good at that. And then his athleticism is just next level. … He’s exactly the kind of guy that I look for as a WWE superstar. Whether he was an influencer or not, he’d be the kind of guy I’d look for as a superstar.”

You can see the moment the ink dried below, and read more on Paul’s new deal here.

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Keisha Knight Pulliam has welcomed her second child. Hitting Instagram, Pulliam and her husband, Brad James, welcomed a baby boy.

“With this little one we are complete… Happy Birthday to me!!! What an eventful birthday week… ,” Pulliam dropped on Instagram. “Thank you for the birthday wishes!! ”

The post highlighted the road before and after the birth, concluding with a family picture.

You can see the celebratory moment below.

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A lawsuit filed by the family of late quarterback Dwayne Haskins states he was drugged the night of his death. The drugging is alleged to be a component of a “blackmail and robbery conspiracy” against Haskins.

According to ESPN, the lawsuit was filed in Broward County, Florida, and names four individuals, two restaurants, a golf driving range, and a hotel as defendants in the suit.

Haskins was struck by a dump truck on April 9, 2022, leading to his death. Haskins was walking on the South Florida highway when he was hit. The lawsuit’s release is described as “an important step in the process of uncovering the complete truth about this tragedy.”

The family attorney, Rick Ellsley, also stated Haskins’s watch was stolen before his death. Haskins was legally drunk when he was hit, with his blood alcohol level measuring at .20 and .24. The legal limit of Florida was .08. He also tested positive for ketamine and norketamine, drugs used as anesthetics.

Haskins’ widow, Kalabrya Haskins, wants a jury trial and unspecified damages.

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LSU basketball star Angel Reese will make the White House trip after all. Reese originally denied the championship customary pull-up after First Lady Jill Biden thought it would be cool to invite both the LSU Tigers and the team they beat, the Iowa Hawkeyes.

“You don’t get that experience ever … and I know my team probably wants to go for sure, and my coaches are supportive of that, so I’m going to do what’s best for the team and we’ve decided we’re going to go,” Reese said to Sportscenter.

She added, “I’m a team player. I’m going to do what’s best for the team. I’m the captain.”

You can hear it all from Angel Reese below.

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Odell Beckham Jr. is headed to the Baltimore Ravens. What could make the Ravens fans even more happy? How about their new ide receiver partying with Lamar Jackson at LIV on Sunday?

OBJ will sign a one-year, $18 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens. $15 million of the contract is guaranteed. To celebrate, OBJ and Jackson were at LIV Miami as bottles flowed to their section, and the celebration ensued. Could it help out with the team direction of the Ravens and Jackson? That’s yet to be seen.

According to ESPN, the deal closed just ahead of OBJ’s visit to the New York Jets. Beckham broke the news by sharing a picture of his son in a Ravens jersey.

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Aside from the Jets, Beckham also visited the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and New York Giants.

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Trae Young’s days in an Atlanta Hawks jersey may be numbered. The point guard is scheduled to lead the Hawks into Miami for a play-in game against the Miami HEAT. If he loses, it could be the last visuals of Trae in the Hawks’ threads.

According to The Ringer‘s Kevin O’Connor, the front office of the Hawks have the “green light” for all roster moves. Those moves could include Young.

The potential trade comes just two years after the Hawks made a surprise run to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals. Last playoffs, the Hawks were ousted in round 1. This year, they are on the brink of not making it at all.

The rumors come on the heel sof the midseason hire of Quin Snyder to replace Nate McMillan, the latter had issues with Young in the middle of the season.

The Hawks and Heat play Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on TNT.

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Five people are dead and six injured after a mass shooting at a bank building in Louisville, Ky.

The early Monday morning shooting was at the Old National Bank building. The lone shooter is also dead following the incident.

The building is located at 300 E. Main St, with officers arriving minutes after the shooting began. According to CNN, the shooting began around 8:30 a.m.

Officers believe the shooter had a connection to the bank, specifically a previous employee. The shooter exchanged fire with the police, and now investigators are attempting to determine if the shooter was killed by police or a self-inflicted shot.

Speaking with the media, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear revealed of the dead somewhere his friends. “This is awful. I have a very close friend that didn’t make it today, and I have another close friend that didn’t either,” Beshear said.

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