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October 12, 2017

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President Trump on Thursday warned that this administration's response to hurricane-torn Puerto Rico cannot last "forever." https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/918432809282342912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&r... Read Article

Meek Mill Gets Slap on the Wrist Following Dirt Bike Arrest in NYC

October 12, 2017

Words by Corey Copeland Back on August 17, 2017, Meek Mill was arrested on 10th Ave. and Dyckman in New York City. Initially, the Philadelphia native was charged with two felonies: one for reckless driving a... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Mos Def Drops His Debut Album ‘Black On Both Sides’ 18 Years Ago

October 12, 2017

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On this date in 1999, Rapper/actor/social activist Yasiin Bey, who was formerly recognized by the Hip Hop world as Mos Def, released his first solo album, 'Black On Both Sides on the Rawkus/Columbia imprint. ... Read Article

California DMV Will Allow Self-Driving Cars To Operate Without A Driver

October 12, 2017

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles will allow autonomous cars without steering wheels, foot pedals, mirrors, and human drivers behind the wheel to be tested on its roads starting next year. The departm... Read Article

Trump Breaks NFL As Commish “Demands” Players Stand For National Anthem

October 12, 2017

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a letter on Tuesday that NFL players, coaches, and owners should stand during the national anthem. Goodell sent the letter to all 32 NFL teams in response to the recent... Read Article

Release Your Inner 90’s Kid: Rugrats’ ‘Reptar Bar’ is Selling at FYE, FYI

October 12, 2017

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Words by Youdlyn Moreau Have you ever caught yourself in a web of pure nostalgia to the point where you binge watched your favorite episodes of NickToons, watched the Rugrats spinoff, All Grown Up, and had t... Read Article

Terry Crews Shares Shocking Story About Being Sexually Assaulted by a Hollywood Exec

October 11, 2017

Words by Fatima Barries Terry Crews empathizes with victims of sexual assault and harassment. Amid the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment allegations, actor Terry Crews took to twitter yesterday afternoon... Read Article

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Secure The Bag! Pizza Hut Introduces Limited Edition Pizza Parka

October 11, 2017

Words by Megan Ambers Pizza Hut is all about securing the bag, the fashion bag that is. The multi-billion dollar pizza company has spent the last two years researching and developing an all-new delivery s... Read Article

U.S. Flies Bombers Over Korea As Trump Dicussed Options

October 11, 2017

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The U.S. military flew two strategic bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force, as President Donald Trump met top defense officials to discuss how to respond to any threat from North Korea. Tensi... Read Article

Eminem Rips Donald Trump On BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher

October 11, 2017

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Who else is better equipped to throw shots at the president than Slim Shady? For some diehard Hip Hop fans, the freestyle cypher during the BET Hip Hop Awards is the most watch-worthy segment of the program.... Read Article

Police Officer Who Dragged Nurse Is Fired

October 11, 2017

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A Utah police officer who was caught on video roughly handcuffing a nurse because she refused to allow a blood draw has been fired. A Salt Lake City Police spokesman said Chief Mike Brown made the decision T... Read Article

Lil’ B the BASEDGOD Banned! Facebook Not Having It.

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October 10, 2017

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Ever wonder how to get kicked off of Facebook? Talk to California native, rapper Lil B The BASEDGOD. He surely knows. Apparently, he and Facebook have a love-hate relationship. While he loves to post provoca... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Announces New Dates on European ‘DAMN’ Tour

October 10, 2017

Compton emcee Kendrick Lamar has just announced additional dates for the European leg of his DAMN Tour, which kicks off in Dublin Ireland in February 2018. The extra dates will be in both London and Paris pl... Read Article

“DID THE EMINEM VOCALS COME IN YET?” #MAJORVERSEALERT!

October 10, 2017

Words by Shanice Stephanie Where are all my Slim Shady fans? Y’all remember when Eminem, Black Thought, and Mos Def had one of the most classic cypher’s in 2009? Or two years later when Em made another ap... Read Article

Makeup Powerhouse CoverGirl Changes Infamous Slogan

October 10, 2017

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Beautiful, Breezy, CoverGirl….no more. The famed cosmetics line has changed their popular slogan to the following: The brand says: “It aims to inspire people to embrace their unique identities and unapol... Read Article

Black Panther to Become A LEGO Movie Revealed At Comic-Con

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October 10, 2017

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New York Comic-Con proves again that this city never sleeps. People have been running the streets in complete geek regalia, repping Hip-Hop nerd-cool to the fullest. While releasing your favorite comic book ... Read Article

T.I. Leads Protest Against Restaurant After Love & Hip Hop Stars Were Denied Service

October 10, 2017

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Words by Qadirah Abdur-Rahman When it comes to black activism, we know that T.I. does not play! Over the weekend, T.I protested Houston's after their denial to seat African-American customers. According t... Read Article

2 Chainz Sued by Rolls-Royce

October 10, 2017

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz is in hot water for failure to pay off his high-end vehicle, a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead. Highline Holdings Group is reportedly suing the rapper for defaulting on a payment agreeme... Read Article

Warrant Issued for the Wounded Man Attacked at White Supremacist Rally in Charlottesville, VA

October 10, 2017

An arrest warrant has been issued for Deandre Harris, the 20-year-old African American man who was brutally attacked at the white supremacist rally that took place in Charlottesville, VA on August 12. A loca... Read Article

DKNY…Oh My! Donna Karan Caught Up in Harvey Weinstein Scandal

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October 10, 2017