If at first you don’t succeed, try again? That seems to be the mantra of Billy McFarland, the organizer of the infamous Fyre Fest music festival that spiraled into chaos and disaster, leaving thousands stranded in the Bahamas for a concert event that never materialized.

However, almost exactly six years to the date that the original Fyre Fest spiraled into disaster, McFarland seems to be ready to give it another go, tweeting his plans for Fyre Fest II and inviting fans to tell him why they should be invited.

Naturally, the responses were every bit as hilarious as expected with some respondents volunteering to bring food and water with others offering their therapy or DJ-ing services. One user gave the response: “Because I’m forklift certified.”

The first Fyre Fest, which was set to happen over two weekends (April 28–30 and May 5–7, 2017) had teased major headliners such as Ja Rule, Blink 182, and Lil Yachty with A-list celebrities such as Kendall Jenner promoting the event on their social media. However, no performances took place and McFarland ended up pleading guilty to two counts of wire fraud charges and serving just over four years of his original six year prison sentence.

While McFarland may be free and planning a comeback event, one thing is likely certain- the event will not be held in the Bahamas again. Aviation Chester Cooper, Bahamas Minister of Tourism, said that the Bahamas will not endorse or approve any event in associated with McFarland, stating that he “is considered to be a fugitive.”

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On Saturday (April 8), the Foundation will host the spectacular event at Butler Park next to MLK Aquatic Center.  The event will include games, food, face painting, balloon art, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and an egg hunt with over 30,000 eggs. 

The Freewishes Foundation has partnered up with Restaurateur and Executive William Platt’s The B.A.N.K Foundation (Blessings All Neighborhood Kids) and Pawkids to curate the event.

“Our goal with our annual community-wide event is to bring people from all walks of life together. It’s a great way for everyone to have fun, celebrate and strengthen bonds within the community,” said Future. 

“The impact that Covid had on many communities is still felt today. Many communities drifted apart and are still trying to return to normalcy. FreeWishes will continue to create experiences that allow the community to connect and build healthy relationships with each other. After a very successful event last year, our foundation wanted to continue serving the community for  Easter. This event is another way to tackle the health and wellness disparities plaguing our community. So much can be resolved by us coming together and doing activities.  Kids need activities; as a community, we must step up.  We service the community all year round with our various initiatives, but holidays have always been special for us,” said Freewishes Communuty Engagement Director, Tia Wilburn. 

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Hundreds of people came out to the opening of the Dionne Warwick Theater at Bowie State University. The theater, which is now the only performing arts center in the globe to bear Warwick’s name, was unveiled with the Grammy-winning six-time nominee in attendance.

BeBe Winans, a gospel singer, attended the ceremony in person and surprised Warwick with an impromptu rendition of “Amazing Grace” to commemorate the occasion. Through videos that were played during the performance, a slew of other stars, including Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen, and Tom Selleck, also paid tribute to Warwick.

The tribute strengthened the bond between Bowie State, the first HBCU in Maryland, and Warwick.

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Former President Donald Trump’s recent 34-count indictment has stirred a range of public opinion with everyone from politicians to celebrities to ordinary people chiming in. However, Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated “Central Park Five,” has a unique perspective on the situation, simply calling it “karma.”

Salaam tweeted the following after news of the indictment broke:

For those who may not remember, in 1989, Trump, who was then a prominent New York City businessman, took out several full-page newspaper advertisements calling for New York City politicians to reinstate the death penalty following the brutal rape and attack of a female jogger in New York City. Five youth, Salaam, Korey Wise, Antron McCray, Raymond Santana, and Kevin Richardson, were wrongfully imprisoned for 7-13 years until the attacker was caught. They had been coerced into giving false confessions and received substantial settlements. All are involved in criminal justice activism efforts now. Trump never formally apologized to the five, especially since he took out the ads before their trials began.

Salaam recently announced his candidacy for New York City Council.

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Rapper 6ix9ine is finally addressing his March attack at a Florida gym, just days after his attackers were arrested, calling the attack “cowardly,” while sharing a clip of the attack on his Instagram.

6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, shared a clip on Instagram of the attack, which occured in the bathroom of a West Palm Beach LA Fitness. He wrote the following caption:

“First time addressing the situation. For 2 years I been walking around with no security. Not saying I promote that BUT now you see I really never hid from anything. If you ever crossed my path or ever came to my house (you girls know who you are) ya can tell the world “Danny drives his own cars and be solo” You know how many of you people seen me in real life by myself in gas stations, supermarkets, restaurants, etc. Anyway what happen here was nothing but cowardly. I’m not mad this happened. In the street there’s no rules so I cant say they were wrong. Obviously it wasn’t fair but again the streets has no rules. Just imagine having nothing to do to with a situation and feel obligated to make it your business. (Very weird) I’m happy to be here still. And I want to say I love my fans. Thank you.
P.S : I never knew we respected jumping people. When did that ever become a W???”

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, three individuals have been arrested in conjunction with the attack: Rafael Medina Jr., 43, Octavious Medina, 23, and Anthony Maldonado, 25. No information is available other than that the three were being held in the Palm Beach County Jail and had their initial appearance on March 31.

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Benzino is fed up with people in the LGBTQ+ community flirting ith him and has issued an announcement on social media to leave him alone.

On Friday, the former Made Men rapper took to Twitter to denounce anyone flirting with him who doesn’t identify as a heterosexual woman. While he admitted he “respected” the community, he added that he wasn’t flattered because he himself is not part of it.

“Attention to all in the LGBTQ, abcd!!!” Benzino began in the since-deleted series of tweets. “I respect y’all’s movement and your decision to be who you want to be BUT STOP THE WEIRD SHIT WITH THE COMMENTS AND FLIRTING. I’M NOT FUCKING FLATTERED BECAUSE I’M NOT GAY!! RESPECT THAT SHIT AS I RESPECT WHO YOU ARE!!”

After apparently being called out for several rumors, the former Love & Hip-Hop star came with receipts of a few of the comments he’s gotten. “Wtf I gotta lie to y’all for? Yall weird asf!” he wrote. “There’s WAY more but twitter only allows 4 pics at a time.”

He then doubled down on his statements. “Fuck y’all mad at me for?? Cause I ain’t wit that shit?” he asked. “I know it ain’t all gays & not all gay men are disrespectful but it’s a lot who are, it’s been going on for awhile. I don’t wanna see that on my timeline. Just respect that. I’m straight, and idgaf about none y’all comments.”
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The Nashville Police Department released the surveillance footage from the fateful moments of The Covenant School tragedy yesterday(March 27), where seven people were shot dead, including the 28-year-old transgender shooter.

In the security video, school shooter Audrey Hale is seen driving a Honda Fit into the school parking lot before getting out of the car with two assault rifles and a 9mm handgun. Hale is then seen shooting through the school’s front door before roaming the hallways, searching in different rooms for potential victims.

Hale fatally shot three children and three adults before being mortally wounded by police returning fire when she shot at officers from a second-story window in the school.

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From Jay Z’s BAM & Lucifer, Juelz Santana’s “Murda Murda,” Foxy Brown’s “Oh Yeah,” Drake’s “Take Care,” “Controlla,” and “One Dance,” to Nas and Damien Marley’s collaboration album “Distant Relatives,” there are Caribbean influences in a number of rap songs.

Other rappers with Caribbean ancestry, such as The Notorious BIG, Nicki Minaj, and Wyclef Jean, have influenced culture with Hip-Hop music that is influenced by the region. These musicians adore the food just as much as the island music. Chef Bernard James has been keeping busy in Hollywood, the city of celebrities, not only managing his own eatery, “Taste of the Caribbean,” but also providing food for some of your favorite hip hop artists.

The likes of T.I., Tory Lanez, Trinidad James, Jay Rock, as well as well-known players like Kyrie Irving, have all received James’ catering. Others yearn for his oxtail, while some people can’t get enough of curry chicken and Roti skin. Chef, a seasoned chef, doesn’t just serve visitors from one Caribbean island. You will undoubtedly find something you enjoy on his menu, wherever you are from in the West Indies.

His restaurant, which recently had its grand opening in Hollywood, will also be open during times that are advantageous to musicians. Taste of the Caribbean will remain open until 4am for patrons to dine in and eat, whereas the majority of eateries in the Hollywood neighborhood close their doors by 11 p.m. This is ideal for artists, authors, and producers who spend the night in the studio working. Follow Taste of the Caribbean on Instagram at @tasteofthecaribbeanla for additional information.

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According to several confirmed reports, a person was fatally shot during a robbery of a Queens smoke shop this past weekend.

The deadly shooting occurred inside the Plug Smoke Shop on Jamaica Avenue. Police responded to a call of shots fired and found the 20-year-old worker from the store shot in his chest.

Daryus Clarke was pronounced dead after being transported to Jamaica Medical Center.

Police are searching for a white Toyota with Florida license plates that may have been involved in the shooting.

“It’s the same story. They are getting robbed because they do a cash business, and they have drugs, it’s a two-for-one,” said one Queens officer.

This is the latest of a string of smoke shop shootings ever since marijuana retail sales were made legal to licensed businesses. Last month, a man was fatally shot at a Harlem smoke shop near the busy intersection of 125th Street and Fifth Avenue.

No arrests have been made in the Queens shooting as of yet.

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Fans won’t have any problem remembering Avril Lavigne‘s name thanks to a flashy necklace purchased by her (rumored) boyfriend, Tyga, that is said to be valued at about $80,000.

Avril was seen wearing the chain last week in Los Angeles and also posted pictures wearing it on social media. The chain prominently features her name, the letter “A” over pink hearts, skulls and crossbones with ribbons, and the letters MFP on the back. The piece is reportedly composed of 50 carats of white diamonds, black diamonds, and pink sapphires.

The piece was made by celebrity jeweler Eric Mavani of Mavani & Co Jewelry in New York City, who confirmed the piece’s approximate value. Mavani also shared an up close and personal view of the necklace on his Instagram.

Rumors of a romance between the two began last month following Lavigne’s ended engagement to Mod Sun. The two have been spotted together around Los Angeles as well as at Paris Fashion week.

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Blac Chyna has said “enough is enough.” And for once, she isn’t talking about drama. Instead, the artist, whose real name is Angela White, took yet another step in returning to her “natural” form this week when she got her face fillers dissolved on Instagram.

Explaining that she was tired of how she looked “as Blac Chyna” and “wanted to return to Angela” by getting her facial fillers dissolved, she said, “I’m tired of the look and it’s just not flattering. It’s just not what I look like — it like totally changed my face and I’m ready to get back to Angela.”

The video showed a medical professional injecting various spots of White’s face and lips with a syringe and catheter that contained an acid that will dissolve the filler within a few days. A few times, she appears to flinch as the medical professional explains that it might “pinch” or “sting.”

Earlier this week, she shared a video in which she explained that she got her breasts and buttocks surgically reduced, captioning it with:

“I want you all to be apart of my life changing journey.  I Reduced my breast and Gluteus maximus. ‘You all have the power to heal your life, and you need to know that.’ ~ Angela White.”

According to Healthline, “only hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, like Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero, can be dissolved. HA is a sugar naturally found in your body, mainly in your connective tissues. Mainly, HA works to keep your skin hydrated, which contributes to plumpness. The HA in fillers is a synthetic, or lab-made version. Fillers made from anything else aren’t reversible — but again, they won’t last forever, regardless. Fillers degrade over time, which is why you need to get follow-up injections to maintain their look.

The medical professional explained that White might experience some swelling over the next few days, but it would be temporary. No doubt, fans will eagerly be awaiting to see her new, more natural, look in the coming days.

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According to several confirmed reports, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors has been sifting through over 100 recommendations for slavery reparations for its Black residents. Some of the suggestions include eliminating personal debt and tax burdens, guaranteed annual incomes of at least $97,000 for 250 years, homes in San Francisco for just $1 a family, and even $5 million per eligible Black person.

On Tuesday, the Board accepted these suggestions from the reparations committee. However, the board received a slew of criticism from “liberal” San Franciscans that didn’t know about the traumatic impact of slavery in the U.S. as well as the new perceived form of slavery, mass incarceration.

“Those of my constituents who lost their minds about this proposal, it’s not something we’re doing or we would do for other people. It’s something we would do for our future, for everybody’s collective future,” said Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.

A final report is due from the committee by June.

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When encountering Jeffrey Wachman for the first time, it’s easy to tell that he’s a direct person who believes in telling it like it is while maintaining a positive attitude and optimistic mindset. He’s the kind of person you can talk to about anything, especially business matters, because of his decade of experience as a successful entrepreneur. Despite his success, Mr. Wachman doesn’t forget where he came from or the struggles he’s experienced over the years that have led him down the path he’s taken. Most are surprised to learn that Jeff comes from a rough upbringing and once was a teenage drug dealer finding himself in legal trouble with the law.

Born and raised in poverty, Jeff was born at a disadvantage, living in a small apartment with his family. Noticing that his parents were struggling to afford the cost of living, he did what he thought was best at that time, becoming a drug dealer at 13, when most worry about hanging out with friends or getting good grades on tests at school. Because of his involvement with drugs, he faced time in jail and prison and thought that this was just how things were meant to be for him. He would spend the next 14 years dealing drugs, landing himself in and out of jail more times than he can remember.

Yearning for a Change: How Heartbreak Led to a Total Reset

By the age of 27, Jeff was facing a lengthy prison sentence and was dealing with the loss of his mother, someone who believed in his ability to be something much bigger and better than what he was doing at the time. The death of his mother broke him yet left him feeling inspired to make changes in life that he knew would make her proud.

Of course, he knew that starting over wouldn’t be easy and would come with its fair share of challenges. After all, he didn’t have a college degree like most of his peers but did have a criminal record, so he was well aware that the odds were stacked against him. With limited opportunities available, he would join forces with his brother, the owner of an Electrolux vacuum business, working in sales. During his time on the job, he realized that he had a natural ability to sell to people, becoming the leading regional salesperson within the first 90 days of working for the company.

A Fresh Start for a Genuinely Good Guy

Because Jeff was committed to doing well, he discovered the value of changing his mindset. Each time he did something right, it inspired him to keep pushing forward, gaining new skills that would get him even further. He would eventually get involved in bartending in New York City, an opportunity he felt would be perfect for him because he’s a naturally social person who can converse with nearly anyone. It wouldn’t take long for him to become a venue manager before being promoted to senior manager.

While working in this industry, he’d have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with a successful husband and wife entrepreneurial duo – the owners of a multi-million dollar entertainment business, Hunk-O-Mania. After getting to know Jeff, the couple felt it was necessary to bring him on board, offering him a valuable role within their entertainment organization.

It wouldn’t take long for Jeff to learn the ropes in the entertainment industry, thanks to mentorship from the couple best known for their vast burlesque entertainment experience as the owners of Hunk-O-Mania. Now the proud partner of New Age Productions, Inc. and Red Velvet Entertainment Revue, Jeff looks back on his past, reflecting on everything he’s had to do to get to this point of success. While entrepreneurship didn’t come easily, and he made many mistakes along the way, he never let the setbacks hold him back. Instead, he used them as steppingstones to further his career, which enabled him to achieve undeniable success.

To learn more about this highly motivated entrepreneur, follow him on Instagram @jeffreywachman.

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Three years ago Shreveport rapper Hurricane Chris was arrested on murder charges after he killed a man who he claimed was trying to take his car at a gas station.
Chris states his actions were in self-defense, however, according to The Shreveport Times, security cameras show a different result.

“Investigators were able to secure video footage of the incident that detectives believe showed that Dooley did not act in self-defense,” authorities said in a news release.

Now he has been acquitted in the murder.

KSLA reports:

A Caddo District Court jury has acquitted 34-year-old rapper Christopher Dooley, aka Hurricane Chris.

The five-man, seven-woman panel found the Shreveport native not guilty of second-degree murder and possession of stolen things.

Dooley had been on trial for more than a week in connection with the shooting death of 32-year-old Danzeria Farris Jr. The latter died after having been shot multiple times June 19, 2020, at a gas station at Hearne Avenue at Hollywood Avenue in Shreveport.

In between, prosecutors called nine witnesses while the defense presented two, including Hurricane Chris himself.

The ‘A Bay Bay’ rapper was exonerated on all charges.

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When it comes to red carpet looks, actress Kerry Washington has always turned heads. However, at the recent ABFF Honors ceremony, she turned heads while also paying homage to the late Whitney Houston, wearing one of her old dresses to the ceremony as a way to “honor Black excellence.”

The iconic red dress was first worn by Whitney Houston in 1996. On Jimmy Fallon, Washington explained how the dress had been archived by its original designer, Marc Bouwer, and it had not been worn in decades. Washington had apparently had her eye on it for awhile and had previously discussed the dress with her stylist, but had to wait for the right moment to honor [Houston].

She described the halter-style dress as “really special” and explaining that “when you get an award for excellence in the arts, you’ve gotta go to Black excellence.”

Washington also posted a short video on Instagram in which she asked “What’s cooler than wearing Whitney Houston’s dress?” before following it up with her singing the late songstress’s iconic “nothing” while twirling around and showing it off.

The fifth American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors ceremony, which took place in West Hollywood on March 5, recognizes achievements of film actors of African descent and honors films that stand out in their portrayal of Black experience. Washington was honored alongside Courtney B. Vance, Janelle Monáe, Macro’s Charles D. King, filmmaker Kasi Lemmons, the cast of “Eve’s Bayou,” and more.

After describing the dress on Jimmy Fallon, Washington also teased her upcoming autobiography.

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According to a report from The New York Post, federal prosecutors allege in an indictment that controversial Brooklyn Bishop Lamar Whitehead illegally fixed his bank records in order to finance his million dollar New Jersey mansion.

The feds claim that Whitehead altered his bank records to show that an LLC he controlled made an average of $2 million, when it actually had mess than $10, so that he could get approved for the mortgage. The 44-year-old created a fake bank account so that he could get tthe bank loan in 2019.

Whitehead “fabricated bank records for AMS LLC, from at least in or about October 2018 up to and including … February 2019, in an effort to obtain a mortgage in excess of $1.3 million to fund [his] purchase of a home in Paramus, New Jersey,” Manhattan federal prosecutors wrote in the indictment. The feds also claim he applied for a $250,000 business loan using the LLC, Anointing Management Services, by misrepresenting the finances of the company on that application as well.

Whitehead leads a small congregation in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn called Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries, where he preaches a “prosperity gospel” and asks his followers to “sow” — or donate money — to the church. The embattled pastor made headlines when he was robbed at gunpoint in front of his congregation for over $1 million worth of jewelry.

Whitehead faces dozens of years in prison if he’s convicted on all counts.

“We are going to be fighting those allegations,” his attorney, Dawn Florio, said Wednesday. “Lamar Whitehead will be pleading not guilty when he is arraigned on the …indictment and denies those charges.”

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Nicki Minaj took the stage on Day 2 of the star-studded Rolling Loud California festival alongside rapper Lil Wayne. The performance allegedly threw shade at 28 year-old rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

These comments come just days after Minaj addressed drama with rapper Big Latto on her “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” single. Not all Minaj news is drama coated. Monday, she announced the creation of her very own Record Label that already has an impressive roster. 

Amidst the  Lil Wayne set, Minaj and Wheezy performed songs such as BedRock, Truffle Butter, High School, and more. Between spitting bars, many fans took notice of Minaj’s sneak comments allegedly aimed at Megan Thee Stallion. On stage she said, “I said, 700 horses will be fixing to leave, but I don’t f*ck with horses since Christopher Reeve.” Immediately after, she began a confident performance of “Chun-Li” as the crowd cheered her on.

On the other supposed diss line Nicki snaps, “Ya fuckin’ bozo/That .40 cal a make ’em dance like a go-go.” In an attempt to break down the shade for those lost, one twitter user wrote, “’Make em dance’ is saying to shoot at someone’s feet, what Tory Lanez did to Megan Thee Stallion. Nicki Minaj is once again attacking Megan even though Megan hasn’t said a word in months. Bitter Barbie is having one sided beef again because of the success Megan has.”

Beef between Nicki and Megan arose last year when Nicki Minaj appeared to call out Megan for being fake and encouraging her to have an abortion, though Megan denied these claims. It is clear that many following this beef are not fans of Nicki’s behavior. However, the Barbz do not play when it comes to their Queen B. Listen to what this Tik Tok user had to say below. 

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Nicki Minaj has always been known for her diversity, whether it’s her ever-changing looks and persona or her varied business ventures. So it shouldn’t come as that much of a surprise that the multiple Grammy nominee and chart-topping artist is starting her own record label.

On Friday, Minaj made her return to music after a brief hiatus with her new single, “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.” She also took to her Queen Radio show to announce her own record label of her own, making her the first major female artist to do so.

While she has not yet announced the name, she has introduced some of the artists that she has signed. So far, her roster includes artists Nana Fofie, Tate Kobang, Rico Danna and London Hill.

She explained that her label won’t be limited to just rap, saying “don’t think my label is just rap, or Black, or anything…we got some other genres of music.”

She went on to credit Lil’ Wayne for much of her inspiration and guidance in starting a record label, explaining how he heavily promoted his artists and she hopes to do the same, saying ‘when I get behind an artist, y’all know how I do s— for people that’s not even signed to me. Imagine what I’ma do for the ones that’s signed.”

While her full staff has not been announced, it has been reported that Patty Duke, who has a longtime relationship with Minaj, will serve in an A&R role at the new label.

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Superstar rap couple Cardi B and Offset, partnered with the fast-food giant Mcdonald’s for their latest “Famous Orders” marketing campaign. Since the release of the campaign, backlash from some restaurant owners has come about. The owners claim that the hip-hop stars don’t align with the brand’s values.

The couple’s meal was released to correspond with Valentine’s Day and features a cheeseburger with BBQ sauce, a Coke, a Quarter Pounder with cheese, and Hi-C Orange Lavaburst. 

According to The Wall Street Journal, over 1,000 McDonald’s franchisees, including some operating in Southeastern and mid-Atlantic states, have declined to promote the Cardi B and Offset meal out of concern about being associated with the artists. They believe that having Cardi B promote McDonald’s will hurt the brand because of the “profanity and sexual content” of her music.

Numerous restaurant owners have reached out to McDonald’s corporate division in recent weeks to vocalize their stance on the rappers’ lyrics and lifestyles, which they feel does not align with the company’s “family-friendly” image. According to Bloomberg News, some owners have encouraged their fellow franchisees to remove advertising and merchandise associated with the meal from their stores. 

Furthemore, these franchisees also said Cardi B’s partnership with the restaurant chain breaks the “Golden Arches Code.” The code does not allow “partnerships with celebrities and influencers that have potential risk to damage our brand based on statements they have made or their positions on certain issues” and “music partnerships associated with content that includes offensive language in the lyrics.”

Still, McDonald’s is sticking by their initial decision to support Cardi and Offset by emphasizing that the deal has generated widespread support and excitement from its franchisees.

McDonald’s U.S. Chief Marketing Officer Tariq Hassan said, “Across our marketing, we’re focused on putting McDonald’s at the center of culture. Cardi and Offset are an iconic couple who have their own date-night tradition at McDonald’s that goes back years. We’re proud to share a little piece of that.”

This partnership follows a line of high-profile endorsement deals with artists such as Travis Scott, Saweetie, BTS, J Balvin, and Mariah Carey.

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In the heart of Toronto’s King Street, there’s a club that’s quickly become the talk of the town. 44 Toronto, owned by brothers Wyatt and Aiden Booth, has established itself as the new king of the city’s nightlife scene. With their intimate space, state-of-the-art sound system, and cutting-edge lighting system, they’ve created an experience that’s never been seen or heard in the city’s underground nightlife scene.

The Booth brothers knew that opening a nightclub would be a full-time commitment. Late nights and lots of hard work became a part of their daily routine, but their passion for it has translated into success. They always knew they wanted to expand their hospitality portfolio to new clients and venues but never imagined they would become the owners of one of the hottest nightclubs in the city.

Their grand opening party in 2019 was recognized as “Party of the Year,” and their establishment was awarded “Nightclub of the Year” in Toronto. From that point on, the Booth brothers knew they had something special. They were on the path to changing the nightlife scene in Toronto forever.

44 Toronto welcomes high-profile celebrities in a city where they rarely come out to party. Celebrities such as Drake, Lil Baby, Bad Bunny, and star athletes have all been seen at the club, and they’ve quickly become the go-to destination for celebrities looking to have a good time in Toronto. It’s no secret that Toronto isn’t a city where big names go to party, but the Booth brothers have changed that.

The quality of the club is so high that celebrities quickly found it the spot to be in Toronto. They want everyone who walks through their doors to feel like a VIP, regardless of who they are. Their way of pushing production and service and their focus on ensuring everyone is treated like a celebrity when they visit 44 Toronto has helped them establish a unique experience not present in the Toronto nightlife scene before.

The Booth brothers saw what the scene was like in other hot spots around the world and couldn’t understand why that experience wasn’t in Toronto. They were determined to bring that experience here, and that’s exactly what they did. They created a club known for its production, service, and attention to detail—no wonder they’ve quickly become the name to know in the nightlife scene.

Wyatt and Aiden Booth’s success story is a testament to their passion for what they do. They saw a gap in the Toronto nightlife scene and worked tirelessly to fill it, creating a truly unique experience in the city. They’ve worked hard to establish themselves as the top destination for Toronto nightlife. They’ve created an experience unlike anything else in the city and done it with style and class.

As for the future, the Booth brothers have big plans. First, they want to expand their brand locally and in new markets. They also want to build more credibility within the industry to help them eventually crack those new markets. Wyatt and Aiden Booth are well on their way to becoming not just the new kings of King Street but the new kings of hospitality. “We want everyone who comes to 44 to feel like they are a part of our family,” the Booth brothers say. “It’s all about creating a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests.”

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The Hip Hop Legends Auction, hosted by the auction house Gotta Have Rock and Roll have announced that a collection of items owned or worn by 2pac are being sold to the highest bidder. The auction house is home to a rare collection of original artifacts such as posters, jewelry, clothing, and hats. 

Nearly 100 items from different Hip Hop artists from various generations and price points are on the market and ready to be sold. A small batch of items in the sale previously belonged to the “All Eyez on Me” rapper, including his infamous red bandana.

Additionally, amongst the items on sale are the M.O.B. pinky ring he wore in the “All About U” music video, a handwritten letter he wrote to his girlfriend while in prison, promotional posters, gold chains, a Versace bracelet, and his original mugshot. 

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Other artifacts being sold come from rappers that have transitioned such as signed items from The Notorious B.I.G., Aaliyah, Big Pun, Eazy E, DMX, and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and a handwritten note from XXXTentacion. A high-ticket item that is expected to sell quickly is the Roc-A-Fella jacket worn and autographed by Jay-Z. The promotional piece has already earned a minimum bid of $5,000. It is estimated to reach or exceed a bid of $20,000. 

Some of the highest bids on items include the aforementioned gold ring worn by 2pac at $10,000. Wednesday morning, the highest bid stands at $26,000. The Eazy-E stage also used as a DJ stand in the “We Want Eazy” had a starting bid of $5,000 that has already been reached. 

Collectables from Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Lil Wayne, Wu-Tang Clan, Cypress Hill, The Fugees, Method Man, Drake, Public Enemy, and numerous others could soon have a new home as well. The action can be viewed on the Gotta Have Rock and Roll official website.

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There’s catfishing….and then there’s celebrity catfishing. A woman named Rachel wrote to Dr. Phil, begging her to intervene in a situation with her friend Simone, who believed that she was engaged to R&B singer Omarion.

Rachel first provided Dr. Phil with some background information about the situation. She said that Simone believed that she was talking to Omarion and that he had stated that he wanted to marry her and was planning to come visit her. However, after talking for two years, he had not come to see Simone, nor had he flown her to see him. Simone had, however, given someone that she believed to be Omarion upwards of $3,500. She also stated that Simone had never video-chatted with the “Post to Be” singer.

Dr. Phil then interviewed Simone, who said she was in contact with Omarion’s “manager,” who had asked her for money. However, Dr. Phil brought out Omarion’s real manager, Michelle Le Fleur, who stated that Omarion did not know Simone, had never asked her for money and was not in a relationship with her.

Omarion then shared a video from Omarion who addressed the issue, saying that “it’s crazy how far these people will go to manipulate my fans to think that they are actually speaking with me- from sending fake drivers licenses and passports, even Facetiming them, but claiming there was a bad connection.”

He then spoke directly to Simone, saying, “I’m sorry, Simone, I haven’t been speaking with you online and we are not in a relationship. You have not sent me any money. I want everyone to be aware that if someone is online claiming to be me and asking for money, that you are not speaking with me, I would not do that. All of my pages are marked with a blue check.”

He encouraged his fans to be careful and mindful about who they speak to online.

Dr. Phil pointed out that celebrities being impersonated is very common, with many unwitting victims believing that they are in a relationship with a celebrity, sharing stories of other fans who had thought they were in relationships with celebrities such as Post Malone, Tyler Perry, and Vin Diesel.

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Dame Dash’s new children’s book was well received by a group of elementary school kids in Virginia who were lucky enough to witness the former Roc-A-Fella read the book that the couple’s son inspired.

On Friday (Feb. 24), Dash and fiancée Raquel M. Horn popped up at Carver Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia, where the couple read Dusko Goes To Space, released by Damon Dash Studios in May 2022.

Richmond CBS affiliate WTVR said that Dash and Horn spoke to the kindergarten, first, and second graders, giving them more encouragement and confidence to read using topics that they’re already familiar with and enjoy.

“If a kid loves video games when teaching uses video games,” Dash explained. “For a kid who loves space, we will teach him in space. He loves music, he loves acting, whatever it is, you know, we’re gonna teach them in their language.”

Dusko Goes To Space follows a little boy as he turns a cardboard box into a spaceship and heads on an educational adventure with his French bulldog, Governor. The main character is named after Damon Dash and Raquel M. Horn’s two-year-old son.

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One of the “Central Park Five” is running for City Council.

Yusef Salaam is one of the “Exonerated Five,” as they are now known, the teenagers who were wrongly convicted of raping a woman in Central Park in 1989. After fighting for his freedom, the Harlem native is ready to fight for his hometown.

Their convictions were overturned in 2002 and in December saw their name etched in stone on a gate to the park.

Salaam, who spent seven years behind bars, is running in Council District 9, representing the heart of Harlem, where he grew up.

“We are here now to chart a new path forward,” he said during a speech at the old Harlem YMCA on 135th Street.

Decades before he became president, Donald Trump took out a full-page ad calling for the Central Park Five to face the death penalty, which Salaam referenced in his announcement.

“In a country that’s supposed to be innocent until proven guilty, they saw the color of our skin and said ‘Guilty, guilty, guilty,’” he said. “It would have been OK if Donald Trump had taken out a full-page ad when we were found to be innocent.”

In 2002, a judge vacated the convictions of Salaam and the four other members of the Central Park Five after the Manhattan district attorney’s office filed a motion with a new theory of the case — and a different suspect. Prosecutors said that after conducting a new investigation, they no longer believed that Salaam and the others had committed the crime.

Since then, Salaam has written a memoir, become a motivational speaker and has advocated for criminal justice reform. His case has also been documented in books, a documentary and a Netflix miniseries.

Salaam is challenging Harlem Councilmember Kristin Richardson Jordan for her seat. The incumbent councilmember did not immediately respond to requests for comment. But after Salaam first shared that he was considering a run last fall, Richardson Jordan said in a statement to the news site Patch: “I think we have enough millionaires in office already. That is part of the problem.”

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Hip-hop artist Tyga has a long history of being romantically linked to high-profile female celebrities, but his newest rumored romantic interest, pop star Avril Lavigne, has caught many people by surprise.

Rumors started swirling when the two were spotted dining at Nobu together with friends and hugging outside the restaurant on Saturday night before leaving together. (TMZ caught pictures, which can be seen here.)

While one source told People, “Avril and Tyga are genuinely friends and nothing more,” other sources claim that the two are dating.

The news might come as a shock to many, including Lavigne’s (reportedly ex) fiance, singer-songwriter Mod Sun. While some sources say that the two called off their engagement earlier this month, others say that Mod Sun was unaware that the pair were over.

Both parties have their own celebrity-filled dating rosters. Tyga shares a child with ex Blac Chyna and also dated Kylie Jenner for four years. He has also been linked to Iggy Azealia, Kiely Williams, and several models and “influencers.” Lavigne actually dated Brody Jenner, who is the stepbrother of Kylie Jenner, Tyga’s ex. In 2013, Lavigne married Chad Kroeger of Nickelback before divorcing two years later and moving on to Phillip Sarofim, the son of Texan billionaire Fayez Sarofim before dating Pete Jonas in 2020 and then finally, Mod Sun.

Neither has publicly commented on the rumors with Tyga promoting his upcoming Las Vegas residency and Lavigne promoting her new music on Instagram.

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Many people may have heard of the “Five Percenters” or the teachings that stem from this cultural phenomenon born in the ghettos of America, but there are very few who are familiar with the origins of the 5% Nation (also known as the Nation Of Gods and Earths) or that of the founder of the Five Percent, who is best known as Allah. Artists and athletes such as Jay-Z and Carmelo Anthony have shown either their allegiance or alliance to Allah’s 56-year-old Nation. Of all of the religious and nationalist movements of the revolutionary 1960s, his story is always left out of Black History Month recognition, even though Allah met the same treacherous fate as many of the Black leaders of that era.

Born on this date in 1928, the man known as Allah was born Clarence Edward Smith to Louis and Mary Smith in Danville, Virginia. He moved to Harlem, New York as a young adult and it was from there that he began his lifelong journey in establishing a legacy of pride, righteousness, and all-inclusivity among the youth that has expanded all over the globe.

In commemoration of Black History Month, TheSource.com brings you seven facts about Allah and what his 5% Nation has brought to the Black, Latino, Asian and white youth in the United States and around the world.

1. Allah fought in the Korean War; won several medals including the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
2. He was a member of Nation Of Islam’s Temple No. 7 under Minister Malcolm X, however, left the NOI in 1963 shortly before Malcolm’s departure.
3. Allah was given the “Street Academy” at 2122 7th Avenue(now known as Allah School In Mecca) by NYC Mayor John Lindsay in 1967.
4. Allah was proficient at martial arts, which he learned in Korea and was an instructor to the members of NOI security, Fruit Of Islam.
5. Allah was not anti-white and taught white 5%ers, including Mayor Lindsay’s assistant Barry Gotterher.
6. Allah was killed by unknown assailants on June 13, 1969, however, it was revealed in a document declassified by the FBI in 1981 that he was a target of J.Edgar Hoover’s COINTELPRO initiative aimed at Black leaders.
7. The message of the 5% is not a thing of Hip Hop’s past. Artists such as NYC’s Fame Labs, Detroit’s(D-Mecca) Njeri Earth and Allah Magnetic aka Mullah Don who carries on Allah’s tradition through their music.

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As Ice-T accepted his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last Friday, he addressed one aspect of being a star that does not seem to bother him: critics.

The 65-year-old hip-hop artist and actor, who accepted the star alongside his wife Coco and seven-year-old daughter Chanel, discussed cancel culture, addressing how people have been trying to cancel him since the beginning of his career, over four decades ago.

In an interview with Fox News, Ice-T said that people had “been trying to cancel me for 40 years… I’m difficult to cancel,” before continuing to explain that “I’ve already let everybody know all my flaws, all my vices and people rock with it.”

He also addressed online trolls and critics, saying that he turns the negative energy from critics into motivation, sharing his personal philosophy of “when someone tells me you can’t do it, that means I got to do it.” He referred to criticism as fuel, stating that “I eat haters for food.”

In December, the Grammy-winning artist shared an inspirational quote that read: “Everyone is going to hate you anyway…so you might as well give them a reason” with a post that said “Christmas is over.. My advice is you go into 2023 with THIS attitude if you want to WIN.”

Ice-T was joined by several celebrities, including Law and Order: SVU costar Mariska Hargitay, as he accepted his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Still breaking boundaries after almost 40-years in Hip-hop, rapper/producer/DJ/Entrepreneur—-D-Nice has established himself as a household brand.

The Apollo and D-Nice just announced the special Harlem Renaissance themed third anniversary Club Quarantine, celebrating community, connection, and culture. On Saturday, March 18 at 8:00p.m this once-in-a-lifetime evening will head at The Apollo’s historic stage. Special guests will be announced.Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, February 21. General public sale begins at 2:00p.m.

For more information visit, apollotheater.org/event/cq3   As a revolutionary virtual club that safely brought millions together to experience community amidst isolation, since March 2020 D-Nice’s Club Quarantine has been a global rhythmic respite. A multigenerational and multi-genre experience, Club Quarantine is a global celebration of music, life, and love. Since its inception, CQ has been a cultural linchpin, serving as a catalyst for innovation in music and social media to create a wholly unique event. Now, Club Quarantine will come offline again for CQ3. 

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Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand announce $2.3 million in Community Grant awards to 48 grassroots organizations across the United States to assist create more equal futures for Black people in honor of Michael Jordan’s 60th birthday.

The 2023 round of community grantees comprises 43 new groups as well as a reinvestment in five previously funded organizations.The groups include 1Hood Media, Mortar Cincinnati, Love Now Media, Revolution Workshop, and Good Call NYC.

Jordan Community Awards, a part of the Black Community Commitment (a 10-year, $100 million joint commitment between Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand), were first awarded in 2021 and award one-year funding to organizations leading sustainable solutions in their cities.

“We believe that these community organizations aren’t just local changemakers, but that they are dreamers, makers of generational bonds, and neighborhood leaders with an authentic understanding of how together they can create transformative change,” says Craig Williams, Jordan Brand President.

You can learn about each of the organizations here.

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Kanye West has had enough of the paparazzi. Instead of being engaged in altercations that could cause an issue for him, Ye is going to the police.

TMZ spotted Ye headed into the L.A. County Sherriff’s West Hollywood Station on Tuesday, letting the officers know that he got into an altercation with members of the paparazzi.

Ye reportedly asked members of the paparazzi to stop filming him and his family on Tuesday, with the interaction nearly becoming physical. Instead, Ye went to the police. Now, an investigation is underway into the incident.

In January, Kanye West got in trouble with the law after a video surfaced of him grabbing a woman’s cellphone. The Ventura County Sheriff’s office confirmed that Ye is under investigation for alleged battery after a video surfaced of the artist taking the woman’s phone as she photographed him from inside her car and then throwing it into the street.

According to the Ventura County Star, Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an alleged battery incident involving celebrity Kanye West near the Sports Academy on Rancho Conejo Boulevard in Newbury Park late Friday afternoon, officials said. The incident was reported around 4:37 p.m. after a reported altercation between West and a woman, said sheriff’s Capt. William Hutton. Hutton said that no arrests have yet been made, but it is an ongoing active investigation.

In the video, Kanye can be heard saying something to the effect of “Y’all ain’t gonna run up on me like that. If I say stop”…”stop with your cameras.”

The woman says she was not running and responds by saying, “Kanye, you’re a celebrity.”

Ye then took the phone from her hands and threw it into the street before returning to his SUV and driving off before law enforcement arrived on the scene.

No arrests have been formally made as of Sunday afternoon.

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Casanova may not be home at the moment, but he is making sure his bae was straight on Valentine’s Day. On Instagram, Cas revealed that he gifted a new Benz, flowers, chocolate, and more to Jazzy.

“Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect, it means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections,” Casanova got off on Instagram. “I hope that dont go over your head!…. New car, New Business @mint_mobile_auto_spa. Happy Valentine’s Day baby @swaggy.jazzy_2x.”

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Is Casanova headed home? Cas has been sitting behind bars on federal racketeering charges for some time, but perhaps that time is coming to a close. Speaking on The Joe Budden Podcast, Officially Ice gave an update.

I saw Casanova this week, shout out to him,” Ice said. “He sends everybody his love. He said he’s looking to get sentenced soon, and he thinks he’ll be out.”

Ice added, “He’s in Essex. I got somebody over there, and when I went to go see them, he just happened to walk out at the same time.”

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In Nov. 2022, the Brooklyn-born rapper sponsored a Thanksgiving event at Children of Promise in Brooklyn, New York. Children of Promise’s mission is “to partner with children and families impacted by mass incarceration to dismantle the stigma and heal from the trauma plaguing Black and Brown communities.”

The event, which had fellow rapper Jay Critch in attendance, included activities and giveaways for the children of the program. Casanova sent in a video message for the attendees. “Children of Promise we giving back. We don’t stop giving back behind bars. You know what it is.”

In May 2022,  Casanova pleaded guilty to numerous crimes in his Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) case.

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People who haven’t heard of White Dove soon will. The singer and songwriter isn’t afraid to use her voice for good, and she’s not shy about speaking out on global issues like famine, war, poverty, and human trafficking. This artist believes that the entertainment industry should be used as a vehicle for social change, rather than just another way to make money or get famous.

Who is White Dove?

White Dove is the stage name of an artist and activist who is using her music as a vehicle for social change. Her real identity remains unknown to most, but fans do know the story behind the alias. 

In 2009, the artist known as White Dove was about as far from the music industry and recording as possible. At that time, she was serving as a medic on a dangerous rescue mission in East Africa.

During the rescue attempt, a grenade blast killed 100 children and injured over 300 others, including White Dove herself. She worked through the pain, establishing an emergency shelter for injured children in desperate need of medical care. As she tended to their wounds, she sang. The children under her care gave her the name Karawan, which means “white dove.”

Today, she is still singing under the name White Dove, insisting that her real name is unimportant. Rather than directing attention to herself, she focuses attention on what matters most: making art that impacts the world in powerful ways.

“My experience as a medic gave me a deep appreciation for human life and its value,” White Dove reflects. “It shaped my views on social issues such as poverty, war, and human rights for children around the world. We are responsible for the world we live in, and we all have a responsibility to help others when they’re suffering or oppressed.”

An artist’s responsibility

As a musician, White Dove uses her influence for good. Instead of allowing herself to become a victim, she uses her voice to advocate for those suffering due to war, famine, and inequality. Her haunting lyrics tackle tough issues most prefer to ignore. 

Her debut single, “Hurts Like Hell,” offers a message of hope for struggling trauma survivors. As she sings the line, “Alone you walk the streets at night, alone you pray to end this life,” she acknowledges their pain and pleads with them to persevere. Fans find her music relatable because they know she has lived the pain.

After the artist finishes recording her first album in her home studio, she plans to start work on a revolutionary project. “My vision is a program where anyone suffering abuse can reach out and receive a song created specifically to honor his or her individual story,” she says. 

White Dove will write and perform songs pertaining to the stories of survivors that bring awareness to the world’s pressing social issues. “I want to give each of them the gift of their own words in a song. A song cannot be ignored. It is a powerful message they can dedicate to someone or deliver to the world.”

White Dove is a musician to watch

White Dove’s music is a vehicle for social change, and her message needs to be heard. In addition to being an activist and humanitarian, White Dove is also an artist with the potential to make waves across the entire music industry. She is pushing the boundaries of storytelling and message in music and is committed to using her platform for social change. 

“I’ve always loved to sing, but what I do today is not just about making music,” White Dove clarifies. “It’s about using music as a vehicle for raising awareness about issues like hunger, poverty, and human trafficking. It’s about listening to others’ pain and making their voices heard.” 

Those interested in learning more about White Dove, hearing her upcoming releases, or supporting her efforts in social change can check out her website at wdove.com.

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Black Colorado farmers Courtney and Nicole Mallery were arrested after making complaints about harassment on he and his wife’s farm. A case involving racial tensions between a Black family and their predominantly white neighbors has escalated to multiple restraining orders and now felony arrests.

Courtney and Nicole relocated to Colorado after a hurricane displaced them. Part of the mission of his farm, Freedom Acres Ranch, is the education of inner city youth and underserved communities about where food comes from to encourage everyone to grow their own foods and pursue careers in agriculture.

On Monday, Courtney and Nicole Mallery were arrested on felony warrants and were each booked by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The Mallerys were each expected to face two felony charges of stalking, according to online court records.For the past two years, the Mallerys have complained people have targeted their farm through acts of vandalism and animal mutilation of their livestock.

In a statement sent to 9NEWS in December, the Mallerys outlined allegations against an El Paso County deputy, claiming he was instigating attacks.

“Unfortunately, there are still corrupt police and racist people out there who are trying to block minority farmers from using their agricultural land because of their race. In Colorado Springs, the Mallery’s are the most recent victims of this blatant racism and vitriol,” the statement from the Mallerys said.

The Mallery’s told Ark republic, “Once or twice a week, strange white people drive slowly by their ranch, stop and take pictures or video, and sometimes brandish guns at them. The couple is frequently followed; especially while they are in town. As a result, they rarely travel and are mindful at what time. Clearly, they are unwanted. Even the post office workers ask us why we’re here,” says Courtney. A regular phrase told to Courtney is that “he has a lot of the balls” to purchase land in the mostly white community.

“What puts me on edge is that everyone knows us and how we look, but we don’t know them,” Courtney tells Ark Republic.

This is just some of the reports of terror the Houston transplant says his family has experienced since the purchase of a 1,000 acre ranch in El Paso County Colorado in August 2020. Courtney Mallery alleges he and his wife have been the target of local whites who want them off of their land.

“It’s like I’m being tormented for doing God’s work,” says Mallery who is exhausted because his family has not slept for months from keeping night watches.

The sheriff’s county released a statement, “The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office vehemently denies these allegations.”

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It’s been a while since Will Smith has been on a stage at an awards show, but allegedly, he was scheduled to make a surprise appearance at the Grammy’s this past Sunday night. However, his comeback performance was derailed due to conflicts with filming Bad Boys 4.

In the weeks leading up to the Grammy’s, host Trevor Noah had hinted that there would be surprise guest appearances, but had kept quiet about specifics. However, Questlove, who produced a 10-minute 50th anniversary of hip-hop tribute performance for the ceremony, let one no-show surprise guest name slip on the red carpet.

Questlove told a Variety reporter that he was going to give the spoiler alert away. “Will Smith was a part of the festivities tonight, but they started shooting Bad Boys 4 this week. There were a lot of preliminary shots that he had to do, so we had to lose Will.”

The show did, however, go on without Smith. Missy Elliott, Run-DMC, LL Cool J, The Roots, Big Boi, Busta Rhymes, GloRilla, Rakim, Ice-T, Lil Baby, GloRilla, Lil Uzi Vert, and more showcased their talents in a commemorative tribute to the genre.

Before the performance, Dr. Dre was honored with the inaugural Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. He spoke about the impact that hip-hop had on him while saying that he was happy to be influencing the next generation of artists. The full performance can be seen below.

Questlove said that pulling off the show took a lot of hard work, telling the New York Times that “it was a lot of mountains to move to make this happen,” noting that Will Smith was not the only celebrity who couldn’t make it. Future and Lil’ Wayne also had toco cancel due to other commitments.

It’s been almost a year since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in March of 2022.

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February marks an important month for the culture including the headliner of this year’s Super Bowl halftime performance. Not only does this history maker excel at her craft, she is a dedicated philanthropist with her own innovative nonprofit. 

In 2017, Rihanna received the Harvard Humanitarian of the Year award and in 2021 she became the wealthiest woman in music– reaching billionaire status.

Born and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna founded the Clara Lionel Foundation in honor of her grandparents in 2012. CLF advocates for environmental and social justice projects throughout the United States and Caribbean. The non-profit notes these areas are among the most disaster-prone regions in the world and have been especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change. 

CLF’s climate resilience programs develop and construct emergency preparedness solutions, like upgrading infrastructure and keeping health care accessible during crises.

“CLF’s goal is for the Caribbean to become the world’s first climate-resilient zone by helping communities prepare for and withstand natural disasters,” says Christine Platt, Director of Communications at CLF.

These mitigation techniques and models can be expanded into more regions to proactively influence change in the world. The foundation’s latest initiative, With/Stand, embodies a commitment to global collaboration.  CLF has funded programs in over 35 countries and all 50 states, spanning climate justice, natural disaster response, covid pandemic relief, education, and racial equity.

“CLF prides itself on focusing its support of climate justice initiatives led by Black, Indigenous, people of color, with 100% of our current Caribbean partners being BIPOC-led. And that’s because we understand that environmental justice is intricately interconnected with racial injustice,” Platt says.

This Black History Month, CLF is running a campaign to honor climate change reform pioneers such as Colonel Charles Young, the first Black Superintendent of the National Park Service. 

Platt said “At CLF, we are always celebrating, highlighting, supporting, and amplifying the work of Black environmentalists, both domestically and in the Caribbean.” Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation has spent more than $54 million on justice initiatives in the Caribbean and United States.

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Today marks the 28th birthday of a young man named Trayvon Martin, who not only in the United States but the rest of the world came to know because he chose to defend himself against his assailant George Zimmerman and his life was taken as a result.

George Zimmerman claimed that he saw Trayvon leaving a store and looked suspicious, so he decided to follow him. After following him, a physical altercation transpired between them, and an unarmed Trayvon took a bullet to his chest and died on the scene. Trayvon died two weeks after his 17th birthday on February 26, 2012. As for Zimmerman, he received a jury acquittal for second-degree murder and manslaughter charges in July 2013.

Trayvon didn’t get to tell his parents goodbye, attend prom, or do anything teenagers enjoyed. His parents, Sabrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, have to live with the burden that their child did not receive justice for what happened to him.

Almost nine years after his untimely death, Trayvon Martin’s legacy in the fight for human and civil rights for Black people in America is everlasting. His name still stands among the victims of gun violence by rogue police officers and overzealous citizens that came after him, such as Mike Brown, Tamir Rice, Ahmaud Arbery, Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless others.

Happy Birthday, King! (RIP)

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Twenty-four years ago on this date, a 23-year-old Guinean immigrant named Amadou Diallo was murdered by four plain-clothes NYPD police officers in his hallway after they unloaded 41 shots into Diallo in front of his Bronx apartment. The haphazard officers hit Diallo with only 19 shots; less than half of what was discharged from their weapons.

Amadou’s family filed federal and state charges of wrongful death and civil rights violations in 2001, which resulted in a 3 million dollar settlement from the city. All four officers involved were cleared of wrongdoing after a mixed jury in the Empire State’s capital city acquitted the officers. Claiming the impossibility of a fair trial in NYC, an appellate court ordered that the trial be switched to Albany.

Interestingly enough, the Justice Department decided that Diallo’s civil rights were not violated.

Artists such as Immortal Technique and Wyclef Jean have referenced the tragedy in their songs, which became one of the most pivotal cases in the fight against police brutality.

Deaths at the hands of law enforcement, such as George Floyd, Botham Jean, Eric Garner, and Breonna Taylor, will always be a reminder that the challenge of injustice against Black and Brown people must be confronted.

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Last year on the first day of Black History month, at least a dozen Historically Black Colleges and Universities received bomb threats, causing the schools to either evacuate or dismiss classes for that day altogether, showing the relentless commitment to racism in this country, especially towards its specialized, secondary learning institutions.

**From the report dated Feb 1, 2022**

The FBI is actively investigating bomb threats at the following schools: Mississippi Valley State University, Morgan State University, Alcorn State University, Tougaloo College, Jackson State University, Kentucky State University, Fort Valley State University, Howard University, Xavier University, The University of the District of Columbia, Spelman College, and Edward Waters University.

According to the report, Morgan State closed their campus for the day(February 1) due to the alleged threat.

The FBI released a statement via USA Today about the bomb threats which read, “The FBI is aware of the series of bomb threats around the country and we are working with our law enforcement partners to address any potential threats. As always, we would like to remind members of the public that if they observe anything suspicious to report it to law enforcement immediately.”

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Is Casanova headed home? Cas has been sitting behind bars on federal racketeering charges for some time, but perhaps that time is coming to a close. Speaking on The Joe Budden Podcast, Officially Ice gave an update.

I saw Casanova this week, shout out to him,” Ice said. “He sends everybody his love. He said he’s looking to get sentenced soon, and he thinks he’ll be out.”

Ice added, “He’s in Essex. I got somebody over there, and when I went to go see them, he just happened to walk out at the same time.”

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In Nov. 2022, the Brooklyn-born rapper sponsored a Thanksgiving event at Children of Promise in Brooklyn, New York. Children of Promise’s mission is “to partner with children and families impacted by mass incarceration to dismantle the stigma and heal from the trauma plaguing Black and Brown communities.”

The event, which had fellow rapper Jay Critch in attendance, included activities and giveaways for the children of the program. Casanova sent in a video message for the attendees. “Children of Promise we giving back. We don’t stop giving back behind bars. You know what it is.”

In May 2022,  Casanova pleaded guilty to numerous crimes in his Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) case.

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Ahead of the 50^th anniversary of hip hop, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-NY-16) joined together at the construction site of the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx to announce $5 million in federal funding to help preserve and celebrate hip hop music’s history and influence over American culture. The Universal Hip Hop Museum will become a tourist hub honoring the music genre’s influence over art, music, fashion, film, marketing and entertainment, and celebrating the pioneers who built the culture, such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, DJ Red Alert, Run DMC, and KRS-One. The funds attained by Sen. Gillibrand, Sen. Schumer, and Rep. Bowman will go toward the construction of the facility, as well as K-12 educational programming.

The lawmakers were also joined by New York State Senator José M. Serrano, New York Senator Jamaal Bailey, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, former Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., former Peekskill Mayor and hip hop artist Andre Rainey, KRS-One, G. Simone, Roxanne Shanté, Grandmaster Flash, Eric B., and Grand Wizzard Theodore.

“The Bronx has historically been a creative incubator, nurturing so many genres of music ranging from doo-wop to salsa, but few genres have left a greater mark than hip hop music,” said U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “It is amazing to see that what started as a party in the basement of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue became a global phenomenon that spawned artists and entrepreneurs like Jay-Z, Queen Latifah, Pitbull, and 50 Cent. With the 50th anniversary of hip hop right around the corner, I am proud to have secured funds to help the Universal Hip Hop Museum celebrate everything that is beautiful about hip hop culture.”

“Since its birth in the Bronx 50 years ago, Hip Hop culture has transcended language, race, age, in addition to geographic and socioeconomic barriers. It is a uniquely American art form that has become a global cultural movement. That’s why I’m so proud to deliver $5,000,000 to the Universal Hip Hop Museum, which will serve as the ‘Official Record of Hip Hop’,” said U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer. “This museum will allow visitors from all around the world to come together in the Bronx and immerse themselves in Hip Hop culture of the past and present, as well as provide an important space for educational programs to empower our youth.”

“Hip Hop is a global movement that transcends beyond our borders. As a proud supporter of the creation of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, I am excited that there will be a cultural and artistic representation of Hip Hop’s profound impact on the world right here in this community,” said Congressman Jamaal Bowman Ed.D (NY-16). “The $5 million in federal funding secured for the Universal Hip Hop Museum demonstrates a commitment to recognizing the historic contribution Hip Hop has made in this country. For people who were disconnected from their continent, from their language, from their culture, and from their ancestry, Hip Hop represents the rebirth of a civilization. The pioneers of Hip Hop created a vessel that grew to impact nearly every facet of American culture and this funding is only the start of prioritizing and honoring those in our country who have paved the way for many generations to come.”

“The Universal Hip-Hop Museum will serve as an important space for the preservation and celebration of Hip-Hop culture,” said New York State Senator José M. Serrano. “Born in the Bronx 50 years ago, the cultural phenomenon known as Hip-Hop has changed the world and influenced music globally. My sincere thanks to Senator Gillibrand, Senator Schumer, and our Congressional delegation for their support of this important cultural venue” 

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Kanye West is in trouble with the law after a video surfaced of him grabbing a woman’s cellphone. The Ventura County Sheriff’s office confirmed that Ye is under investigation for alleged battery after a video surfaced of the the artist taking the woman’s phone as she photographed him from inside her car and then throwing it into the street.

According to the Ventura County Star, Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an alleged battery incident involving celebrity Kanye West near the Sports Academy on Rancho Conejo Boulevard in Newbury Park late Friday afternoon, officials said. The incident was reported around 4:37 p.m. after a reported altercation between West and a woman, said sheriff’s Capt. William Hutton. Hutton said that no arrests have yet been made, but it is an ongoing active investigation.

In the video, Kanye can be heard saying something to the effect of “Y’all ain’t gonna run up on me like that. If I say stop”…”stop with your cameras.”

The woman says she was not running and responds by saying, “Kanye, you’re a celebrity.”

Ye then took the phone from her hands and threw it into the street before returning to his SUV and driving off before law enforcement arrived on the scene.

No arrests have been formally made as of Sunday afternoon.

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Breakups can be hard, but sometimes they can also be funny. Michael B. Jordan took to SNL this weekend (where he was joined by Lil Baby as a musical guest) to poke fun at the breakup- and himself.

The Creed actor and director cracked jokes about how his breakup with Harvey was his first public breakup (the two ended things in June of 2022). He joked that while most people get in shape after a breakup, he was already in peak physical condition from shooting Creed, to which he responded, “So I had to be like, ‘All right, I guess I’ll learn a new language,'” following up with, “estoy en Raya!” in heavily English-accented Spanish.

He appeared to take a few subtle jabs at Harvey by parading out four female cast members including Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Punkie Johnson, and Ego Nwodim, who all fawned over the star with Nwodim going so far as to rock a wedding dress.

He then noted that he didn’t have to worry about the internet finding many sad images of him online thanks to the famous “sad Michael Jordan” meme.

He also shared a throwback clip of himself at age 16 when he made his soap opera debut, joking about his “howling scene.”

The full opening monologue can be seen below.

He also appeared in skits mocking Southwest Airlines, a “Alpha” male confidence seminar host, a video game voiceover session, and more.

Lil Baby performed hits including “California Breeze” and “Forever.”

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As the country still reels from the mass shooting in SoCal’s Monterey Park tragedy, where 11 people were killed and at least ten others were wounded by a single shooter, another mass shooting has occurred in the Golden State; this time in the Northern CA’s coastal city of Half Moon Bay, where seven people were fatally shot. It has also been reported that all of the victims in the shooting were Chinese American farm workers.

The suspect, 67-year-old Zhao Chunli, was arrested after driving to a police station.

California has been the epicenter for the country’s latest mass shootings, that have now climbed to 39 in the first 24 days of 2023. California Governor Gavin Newsom tweeted that he was at a hospital meeting with victims of the earlier mass shooting when he was pulled away to be briefed about the second attack.

Four of the shooting victims of the shooting attack were discovered at a mushroom farm while the other three were later found at a nearby trucking business. An eighth victim is being treated in hospital and is in a critical condition.

“This kind of shooting is horrific. It’s a tragedy we hear about far too often, but today it’s hit home here in San Mateo County,” the San Mateo County Sheriff’s office said in a statement. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President Dave Pine told the Associated Press that the shootings were committed by a “disgruntled worker”.

“We are sickened by today’s tragedy in Half Moon Bay,” Mr Pine said in a statement. “There are simply too many guns in this country and there has to be a change.”

Just hours after the attack, seven were injured and one person was killed in a shooting in Oakland, about 40 miles northeast of Half Moon Bay.

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According to recent reports, Team Roc’s attorneys have dropped their lawsuit against the Mississippi State Penitentiary, but they vow to revisit their concerns if the conditions go downhill again.

The Parchman Farm has undergone several renovations since Team Roc filed the lawsuit, but the correctional facility is still open even after several fatal stabbings and unsanitary living conditions at the apex of the COVID-19 pandemic.

NBC has reported that the Parchman Farm received new stainless steel showers, toilets, and sinks after the previous restrooms crumbled and littered with rat feces. MSP also boasts new sports facilities, including basketball, flag football, boxing, and upgraded heating and air conditioning ventilation systems.

The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, which means that the lawsuit can be refiled at any time. Team Roc recently visited the MSP with a film crew, and the footage is scheduled to be returned to the Justice Department for further review.

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Beyonce is officially back and based on the reviews of her performance over the weekend in Dubai, is better than ever, performing an hour-long set of some of her greatest hits at the grand opening of the newest Atlantis resort, The Palm, in Dubai.

The superstar songstress performed a variety of her hits including classics such as “Crazy in Love,” “Beautiful Liar” and “Naughty Girl,” as well as newer songs including “Freedom,” “Be Alive,” and “Spirit.” She also reportedly performed a cover of Etta James’s “At Last.”

At one point in the performance, her daughter Blue Ivy (who is now 11 years old!) joined her to perform a duet of their song “Brown Skin Girl,” from Beyoncé’s2019  The Lion King companion album. Blue Ivy donned a sparkling red gown while her mom rocked a glamorous yellow one for the song. Beyonce also rotated through a series of glamorous looks for the event.

Security for the event was incredibly strict with the approximately 1,000 invited attendees being required to lock up their phones before the show. All live streams from the venue were also cut off shortly before she began performing.

However, many celebrities still made red-carpet appearances including Kendall Jenner, Rebel Wilson, Ellen Pompeo, Chloe Bailey, Amir Khan, Letitia Wright, and more. Jay-Z was also in attendance in his own exclusive box seat. The event culminated with a fireworks display and after-party headlined by Swedish House Mafia.

Although she has been incredibly busy the last four years, Beyonce had not performed a full concert since 2018 when she and husband JAY-Z appeared at the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 event.

The newest Atlantis resort covers more than 63 hectares and boasts over 795 rooms and suites, no fewer than 90 swimming pools, and at least 17 restaurants, many run by world-famous chefs.

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There has been a lot of discussion in the media recently regarding the unauthorized use of another’s art. From accusations that the Lensa app used artists’ works without permission to Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene using Dr. Dre‘s music in a political video, patent and copyright law is shaping up to be a major issue in 2023. Now, the Black Eyed Peas have entered the fight with a lawsuit against toymaker MGA Entertainment, the makers of the Poopsie Slime Surprise toy, used the group’s 2006 hit “My Humps” without permission.

The lawsuit was filed by the group’s label, BMG, in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan. Amongst other things, it alleges that MGA Entertainment displayed “willful copyright infringement” and “exploited, without authorization” the group’s art as part of its promotional campaign for its “Poopsie Slime Surprise” product line, which featured “a unicorn doll that excretes sparkling slime.” BMG is seeking $10 million in damages, as well as requiring that MGA destroy all copies of “My Poops.”

A YouTube video shows animated unicorns dancing to digitally-altered lyrics where they showcase the toy’s “pooping” features.

Legal experts state that MGA’s primary defense will be that the song was used as a parody, since using art for the purpose of parody is protected by free speech law. However, there are legal limits when it comes to whether or not MGA exploited the song to make a profit.

“My Humps” was a major hit for the group in 2006 and continues to remain popular today, accruing over 700 million views on YouTube. The video also won Best Hip Hop Video at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. The original video is shown below.

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Kyle Kuzma, an NBA champion, philanthropist, and Flint resident, declared on Wednesday that he would give the Flint YMCA $1 million through his Kyle Kuzma Foundation to help them build a new gymnasium, which will serve as the hub of activity there. The present Washington Wizard star’s contribution to the YMCA in his hometown continues a long tradition of generosity. Kuzma frequently recounts his experiences as a child playing basketball at the Downtown Branch of the Flint YMCA.

“Growing up in Flint, the YMCA was very much my home away from home,” said Kyle Kuzma. “It was my safe place and looking back now, it truly was the birthplace of many of the dreams I had as a young kid. This donation is for the next generation and it’s my hope that this new facility can provide them with the same thing that it did for me: a place to dream.”

The Flint YMCA and the surrounding area experienced issues and need that the Covid-19 Pandemic compounded. Many of the demands that the city has today cannot be satisfied by the YMCA facilities.

The facility will break construction in the spring of 2023, and Kuzma’s donation will assist in building the gymnasium there. The new gym will be a multi-sport venue with the required tools for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, in addition to holding weekend and summer youth sports camps. Seating for spectators and minor tournaments will be possible in spacious, stepped areas. To recognize the contribution made by Kyle Kuzma and his foundation, the new area will be known as the “Kyle Kuzma Gymnasium.”

“This gift is so special, so personal,” said Shelly Hilton, YMCA of Greater Flint CEO. “Kyle has done what we hope all kids in our youth programs do – grow, thrive, and reach their dreams. He is a role model for all our kids. Kyle is building a gym where the next generation of youth can have hoop dreams.”

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Over the weekend, Meek Mill received a pardon from the governor of Pennsylvania. Meek was celebrated across social media, including some special words from Boosie Badazz.

“@MeekMill Mill GOT A PARDON!!,” the Baton Rouge rapper wrote on Twitter. “THATS SUM Powefulshit!! THATS REAL POWER!! U N YOUR TEAM CAN CHANGE LAWS N BRING ALOT OF REAL ONES HOME FROM PRISON WHO HAVE BEEN WRONGED!! KEEP GOING YOUNG KING I BELIEVE YOU CAN MAKE SOME CHANGES FOR THE ONES GONE #mademesmilethismorning”

Hitting Instagram, Meek revealed the certificate, noting the forgiveness of criminal convictions, which can now be expunged from his record.

“Thank y’all,” Meek wrote on Instagram. “I’m only gone do more for my community, on god!”

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Meek was included in a round of Pennsylvania citizens who received a pardon. The total number for this week was 369.

“I have taken this process very seriously — reviewing and giving careful thought to each and every one of these 2,540 pardons and the lives they will impact. Every single one of the Pennsylvanians who made it through the process truly deserves their second chance, and it’s been my honor to grant it,” said Gov. Wolf. “A record prevents positive forward motion in a person’s life, and can spark a repetitive cycle of defeat. I firmly believe that with restored rights, pardoned Pennsylvanians prove themselves by stepping up and giving back to our communities.”

You can learn more about Gov. Wolf’s pardon here.

Meek’s promise to do good in the community follows a recent effort by him and his friends. Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, fellow REFORM Alliance Co-Chair and Grammy Award-winning musician Meek Mill, and actor Kevin Hart have announced a $7 million donation to 60 private and parochial schools in need. These schools will use the money to provide low-income students from underserved families with scholarships for the 2023–2024 school year.

Additionally, the funds will grant access to much-needed home technology, such as laptops, tablets, and WiFi.

The newest installment in Meek Mill and Michael Rubin’s ongoing commitment to help communities in need, which has resulted in gifts totaling $17M over the course of past years, is this $7M donation.

These charitable endeavors follow up on significant charitable endeavors and initiatives held at the end of 2022 over the recent holiday season. In order to provide more than 30 children who have been adversely affected by the criminal justice system and unfair probations with a special VIP experience, Rubin and Mill teamed up with REFORM Alliance, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the 76ers for the annual Season of Giving event. Meek also cleared the bail for 20 Philadelphian women so that they could spend Christmas Eve with their families.

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