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T.I.’s Eulogy at Doe B’s Funeral (VIDEO)
"I'm up here to celebrate the life of a young man whose path I crossed a little over a year ago. I admired Doe because, as a young man at the age that he was, he always presented himself to be more mature. It's very rare that you could find somebody at the age of 20 or 21, and sit them down in front of somebody they aspire to be like, and they are as composed and poised and postured and looking eye to eye…
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R.I.P. “Fast & Furious” PAUL WALKER (PHOTOS & Video)
LA TIMES - "Investigators are looking into whether speed played a role in the accident Saturday in Santa Clarita that left "The Fast and The Furious" actor Paul Walker dead. The single-vehicle crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. in the 28300 block of Rye Canyon Loop. Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived to find a vehicle engulfed in flames. Two people in the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is…
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I’M LOST FOR WORDS! TRAYVON MARTIN’S KILLER GOES FREE (Video)
Trayvon Martin's murder has gripped the nation since the fatal shooting on the night of February 26, 2012. The case against Martin's killer, George Zimmerman, has sparked fiery debates on an array of social issues including; a violation of a child's civil rights, race relations in America, the justice system as a whole, and on Florida's very vague, 'Stand Your Ground' law. MOMENTS GO, GEORGE ZIMMERMAN WAS HANDED A *NOT GUILTY* VERDICT FOR THE DEATH OF THE UNARMED. TEENAGER. After nearly 16 hours of jury…
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Tupac Shakur’s Former Bodyguard, Frank Alexander, Found Dead With A Bullet To His Head.
Here is another piece to the 'Who killed TUPAC' puzzle. As members of the Hip Hop community, it's up to us to get down to the bottom of this murder. We can't accept "cold cases" in the death of our influential young poets because that would solidify the status quo, that killing one of 'us' is no big deal. And 2Pac's former bodyguard, "Big Frank", the one who was suppose to be guarding Pac the night of his death, may have taken some secrets to…
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MOUNTAIN DEW’s “Racist” Commercial ?? (Video) *UPDATED* – Tyler The Creator Responds
Mountain Dew arguably releases the most racist commercial in advertising history according to a new wave of people protesting thePepsiCo corporation. Protesters feel that this commercial feeding on the stereotypes that most criminals are black men wearing doo-rags their heads, while attacking white women. They believe that the commercial has nothing to do with selling sodas. That it's just a tool that a 'corporation' is using to peddle ignorance to their perceived targeted demographic. Rapper, Tyler The Creator, is the writer and producer behind the…
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Reebok drops RICK ROSS Over Controversial U.O.E.N.O Lyrics (Protest PHOTOS) *UPDATED* Rick Ross Releases Official Apology
In the song "U.O.E.N.O," Ross raps: "Put molly all in her champagne, she ain't even know it. I took her home and I enjoyed that, she ain't even know it." "U.O.E.N.O." is lifted from rapper, Rocko’s latest mixtape. Reebok released a statement on Thursday announcing it had severed ties with Ross. "Reebok holds our partners to a high standard, and we expect them to live up to the values of our brand," the statement read. "Unfortunately, Rick Ross has failed to do so. While we…
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BEYONCE & JAY Z Mobbed In Legal Trip To Cuba!! (VIDEO)
We've all seen the photos, now here is a video of Beyonce and Jay Z touring the streets of Cuba. The AP writes, "Beyonce and Jay-Z caused a big stir in Havana as they marked their fifth wedding anniversary. R&B's power couple was mobbed by dozens of well-wishers at the renowned restaurant La Guarida and police had to step in to keep the crowds at bay. Check out this raw video from the scene."
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RICK ROSS Then & Now: Rick Ross 1st Interview w/ Lisa Ford (Audio)
I interviewed Rick Ross in 2002, while he was still an underground artist. Before he dropped his first album, the 'Port of Miami'. Before he went on to record four additional historical rap albums and numerous mixtapes. Before he signed to Slip-n-Slide Records. Before he launched Maybach Music Group. And before he became a Miami rap legend. When you listen to this throwback interview, you'll see that his accomplishments surpassed all his aspirations. At a South Beach club, Ross spoke about his current journey in…
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10 Important Things “DJANGO” Didn’t Teach You About Slavery
Republished from the article, [10 Things You Should Know About Slavery and Won’t Learn at ‘Django’] by colorlines, this list pretty much breaks down the institution of slavery in colonial America. But don't just take their word for it. If you're interested in this subject, I've listed books, that come highly recommended, at the end of the the post.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA Speaks At A Vigil In Newton, Connecticut For The Sandy Hook Deaths (VIDEO)
"I am very mindful that mere words cannot match the depths of your sorrow, nor can they heal your wounded hearts. I can only hope that it helps for you to know that you are not alone in your grief...that our world too has been torn apart. That all across this land of ours, we have wept with you. " - President Obama - Speaking in Newton, Connecticut, at a vigil for families of the victims and other students from Sandy Hook Elementary after the…
