Written by Not a gang member: He was not affiliated with any gangs like the Crips or Bloods and was never involved in criminal activity. “Reality rap”: He has called his music “reality rap” or “street knowledge” to reflect the environment of his upbringing, which was in South Central Los Angeles but not deep in gang … Continue reading “AYNTK of Gangsta Rap : Was Ice Cube a Real Gangster ? What about Tupac,Dre & Snoop ? All you need to Know AYNTK”
Chuck D Connects With Major League Baseball, Named Music Ambassador In Celebration Of Hip-Hop’s 50th
Public Enemy’s Chuck D has a voice that’s always recognizable and powerful whenever he blesses the mic, and he has always been an ambassador for the culture of hip-hop. And now, Major League Baseball (MLB) has named Chuck D the music ambassador for hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. MLB tapped the Long Island, NY, hip-hop legend for … Continue reading “Chuck D Connects With Major League Baseball, Named Music Ambassador In Celebration Of Hip-Hop’s 50th”
North Carolina Central University is known to support Black male students through its on-campus programs. The university offers programs like the Marathon Teaching Institute to support Black male students. MTI is committed to “increasing the number of African-American male teachers, counselors, and Pk-16 administrators. We will decrease the critical shortage of educators of color, particularly … Continue reading “College Students Discuss How NCCU Programs Support Black Male Student Success”
The City of Atlanta is suing a man after they made the mistake of tearing his house down. Everett Tripodis was left without a home, and now the city is hitting him with a $68,000 lawsuit on the property for demolition costs, WSB-TV reports. The lot is vacant,t and the city says they plan to … Continue reading “City Of Atlanta Mistakenly Demolishes Black Man’s Home And Sues Him For Demolition Costs”
Thomas Kelly, the creative executive director of Creative Soulz Printing in Nashville, Tennessee, is determined to help small-business owners in his city. In an effort to spread the word about local Black-owned stores and restaurants, Kelly created the Nashville Black Business Coupon Book and will host a celebration to release its second edition on August … Continue reading “Nashville Business Owner Spreads Love To Small Black Businesses Through Coupon Book”
The crowdfund for Daniel Penny, who killed Jordan Neely on a New York City subway, has reached millions of dollars. To assist in his defense charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, Penny, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges in connection to Neely’s death, has raised close to $3 million, ABC News … Continue reading “Crowdfunding For Man Charged With Jordan Neely’s Death Reaches Close To $3M”
Former President Donald Trump has made a major change to his legal team to help him face 13 charges connected to a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. The one-time reality TV star and celebrated businessman has hired attorney Steve Sadow—who most recently represented rapper Gunna during his 2022 RICO trial—to replace Drew … Continue reading “Donald Trump Enlists Help Of Lawyer Used By Popular Rappers To Fight Election RICO Case”
Black-Owned Colorado Bar Battles Liquor License Suspension Amid Allegations Of Racial Discrimination
A Black-owned bar in Colorado is fighting to stay open after a Lakewood city council member says it was unfairly targeted. Jumbo’s Sports Bar and Grill had its liquor license suspended abruptly on June 1, according to ABC 7 News. Tanesha Howard, the bar owner, told ABC 7, “They just came one day, June 1. … Continue reading “Black-Owned Colorado Bar Battles Liquor License Suspension Amid Allegations Of Racial Discrimination”
Just a 45-minute drive from the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina, Hawaii, FEMA officials have been sighted comfortably living in $1,000-a-night luxury resorts during Maui recovery efforts. Locals aren’t pleased. “Shouldn’t they stay closer to the site instead of staying across on the other side of the island?” a local government employee asked RadarOnline.com. The news … Continue reading “Sighted! Maui Residents Enraged By FEMA Officials’ Lodgings In Luxury Hotels”
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson and Jamaican 100m bronze medalist Shericka Jackson are on course to meet in the 200m final Friday after winning their heats Wednesday. Reuters reports the two women will both need to win their semi-final heats Thursday to qualify for the final, set for Friday at the Worlds Athletics Championships in Hungary. … Continue reading “Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson On Collision Course For 200M Showdown Friday”