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Joey Bada$$ Teams With Fund For Public Schools To Help Homeless Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty One of the biggest issues that’s flown under the radar during this pandemic and the quarantine it’s caused is the fact that schools have closed and homeless children have found themselves out of the education loop while other children can simply zoom their ways into the classroom. Looking to help bring awareness to this issue, Brooklyn’s own Joey Bada$$ has announced that he’s partnered up with the non-profit organization Fund For Public Schools and has donated $25,000 to help them help those who society constantly overlooks. Of the 1.1 million kids in New York City’s education system more than 100,000 are homeless students who don’t have the resources necessary to continue their schooling from a remote location. To help address this situation Fund For ...
Police Officer Handed Pink Slip For Saying It Was “Unfortunate” All Blacks Were Not Killed By COVID-19
Source: RyanJLane / Getty In the latest edition of cops gonna be racist, one police officer got his badge and gun taken away permanently after he got caught dropping a headass bigoted comment online. Wednesday (May.20), The Olympian reported that Kaplan, Louisiana police officer, Steven Aucoin’s was given the boot after he had the gall to drop a racist comment during Gov. John Bel Edwards live stream of a COVID-19 press conference. One commenter wrote spewed a ridiculous conspiracy theory that the “virus that was created to kill all the BLACKS is death.” Aucoin couldn’t help but reply, “Well it didn’t work … how unfortunate.” Per The Olympian: “The Kaplan Police Department confirmed officer Steven Aucoin’s firing in a Facebook post on May 15, saying it was ‘aware of the situation’&nbs...
That’s So Karen: White ’90 Day Fiancé’ Star Cries After Admitting To Calling Nigerian Husband The N-Word
Source: TLC / TLC Fans of TLC’s hit show, 90 Day Fiance, are angry after white star tearfully admitted to calling her Nigerian husband the n-word. On Tuesday (May 19) Lisa Hamme took to Instagram Live to address accusations that she used racial slurs against her husband Usman Umar, an aspiring rapper who goes by the name Sojaboy, during an argument. The exchange was revealed when the two appeared online to do an interview about their experience and marriage, it was then that Umar revealed what Hamme called him but not before she tried to threaten him from speaking out. “I just want to know..” Umar started his statement “If you open these can of worms and I start getting hate mail, you and I are going to have a problem,” Hamme said looking angrily into the camera. Her threat fell on de...
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Fat Joe Thinks No Rapper Really Wants The Smoke With Eminem On ‘Verzuz’ [Video]
Source: Hot 97’s Summerjam 2017 at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey Featuring: Fat Joe Where: East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States When: 11 Jun 2017 Credit: WENN.com Fat Joe knows a thing about Hip-Hop so when he talks people listen. His most recent opinion should be taken as a precaution to all heavyweight MC’s trying to get at the Angry Blonde. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop the Bronx native was a recent guest on Quarantine Champs, the stay at home version of the popular Drink Champs podcast. As fans of Rap N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN naturally got Crack and fellow guest Lenny S to give their takes on some Verzuz battles that have a strong possibility of getting scheduled. When it came to DMX and Eminem facing off Joey made it clear that Slim is in a league of his own. “I don’t know who wa...
Historic Venue The Stud, Oldest Gay Bar In San Francisco, Is Closing Its Doors
COVID-19 has claimed its latest victim, the historic San Francisco gay bar The Stud. The storied venue located at 399 9th Street had stood the test of time as arguably the most popular LGBT club in the Bay Area, operating for over 50 years. Now, for the first time since 1966, The Stud is shutting its doors. Representatives from The Stud took to Facebook to share the heartbreaking news. “The Stud is the country’s only cooperatively owned LGBT venue and has been in operation for 55 years,” said co-owner Honey Mahogany in a press statement obtained by Bay Area Reporter. “Because of a lack of revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic bar will be announcing that they are permanently closing their location and will be holding a drag funeral to hono...
EDM.com Presents Label Wars: A Call of Duty Tournament for COVID-19 Relief
With each major crossover event, one thing has become very clear—the EDM and video game worlds go together like peanut butter and jelly. Considering the fact that many leading figures in the dance music community are fans of all things video games, we’re proud to present Label Wars, a gargantuan music industry gaming tournament in partnership with COV-AID. Artists and content creators from some of the biggest labels in the dance music scene will form teams and compete in the latest battle royale extravaganza, Call of Duty: Warzone. With Mad Decent, Deadbeats, Never Say Die, Dim Mak, and many, many more onboard for the festivities, prepare for a star-studded test of dexterity and strategy on the virtual battlefield. While you’ll have to stay tuned for an announcement l...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Stream Their Lollapalooza 2006 Set
In recent weeks, Lollapalooza has been sharing sets from its vast vault. Today’s is one that draws back on the fest’s rich alt-rock history Red Hot Chili Peppers’ set from 2006 was noteworthy not because it was their first Lollapalooza appearance in 16 years, but it was the beginning of the end of their second era with guitarist John Frusciante. As for the set itself, nearly half of the songs hailed from that year’s Stadium Arcadium with the rest featuring standards like “Can’t Stop,” “By the Way” and “Give It Away” and a cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s “For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her.” The Chili Peppers’ next appearance at Lollapalooza would come in 2012 with Josh Klinghoffer on guitar. Frusciante returned to the Chili Peppers for a third time last December and made his first...
HAIM Share ‘Don’t Wanna’ From Upcoming Album
HAIM have shared “Don’t Wanna” from their upcoming album Women in Music Pt. III. The song was produced by Danielle Haim, Rostam and Ariel Rechtshaid. The Haim sisters co-wrote the song with Rostam as well. “This song rolled off the tongue,” the band said of the song in a statement, “it’s sexy, flirty and hopeful.” Previously, the group shared “I Know Alone” “Summer Girl,” “Hallelujah” and “The Steps” from the album. Before the pandemic canceled everything, HAIM was on a promo tour that took place at delis in select cities. The album was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak in March but it is scheduled to be released on June 26 via Columbia Records. HAIM will perform the new song on The Late Late Show With James Corden tonight (May 21). List...
Future’s Baby Mama Eliza Reign Sues Rapper Libel For Calling Her A “Hoe”
Source: Rapper Future performs at Drai’s nightclub at The Cromwell Las Vegas Featuring: Future Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States When: 08 Feb 2016 Credit: Judy Eddy/WENN.com Well, Future’s baby mama drama just took another legal turn as she’s filed a lawsuit against the ATLien for calling her out her name in public. According to Bossip, Eliza Reign has decided enough was enough and filed a countersuit against the High Off Life rapper for libel and intentional infliction stating that Future’s actions has caused her “emotional distress for publicly ridiculing her in his bid to gaslight the public into believing that he wasn’t the father of their daughter.” Yeah, in this social media age that can be a problem. Reigns claims that Future’s constant threats and referring to her as a ...
Maia Campbell Among 44 Arrested In Atlanta Street Racing Sting
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Maia Campbell was among dozens of individuals arrested in a crackdown on illegal street racing in Atlanta. Campbell, who was a television actress in the 1900s, has struggled with mental health and drug addiction issues in the past. AJC reports that Campbell, 43, was among 44 people arrested in the Georgia city over the weekend and charged with being a pedestrian in the roadway. It hasn’t been shared what Campbell’s connection to the race is exactly, but she was booked and had her mugshot taken by the Atlanta Department of Corrections. Campbell was a cast member of the sitcom In The House alongside LL Cool J and Alfonso Ribeiro but has made headlines over the past few years for her struggles with addiction and her mental health. We tried contacting the ...
Rock & Roll Icon Little Richard Laid To Rest In Huntsville, Alabama
Source: Bill Tompkins / Getty The legendary and influential Little Richard passed away earlier this month after battling a long illness at the age of 87. The Rock and Roll icon was laid to rest in Huntsville, Ala., the town where he attended college after a brief retirement near the height of his fame in the 1950s. As TMZ reports, the artist born Richard Penniman was laid to rest in Huntsville at the Oakwood Memorial Gardens Cemetry, right across from Oakwood College, a Seventh-Day Adventist HBCU where Little Richard studied theology after leaving music behind for a spell. TMZ adds: The trailblazing rock ‘n’ roll star’s niece, opera singer Brandie Sutton, sang during his service. Dr. Carlton P. Byrd delivered a eulogy, and Richard’s family spokesman David Person gave some closing remarks b...
It’s Yourz: A Wu-Tang Clan “Protect Ya Hands” Sanitizer Is Here
Source: OTTAWU / OTTAWU One of the most influential brands in Hip-Hop is extending their magic to help mankind. Staten Island’s finest is coming out with a solution to ensure you are living cleanly. Source: OTTAWU / OTTAWU The Wu-Tang Clan is now dabbling into gels. On April 2 the group graciously made a donation to the Ottawa Food Bank and encouraged others to do the same with a tweet. Within 48 hours that action helped spur an additional $280,000 in contributions. In turn, the thousands of people who donated have inspired the organization to further lend a hand during the crisis. In collaboration with Mayor Jim Watson and the City of Ottawa, 36 Chambers is releasing the A Better Tomorrow Collection. Included is a “Protect Ya Hands” sanitizing solution. The hand sanitizer is an all-natura...
