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The Young Heroes In A Half Shell Battle Ice Cube's Superfly In Latest 'TMNT: Mutant Mayhem' Trailer

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 2 Jun 2023 09:37 GMT

Seth Rogen's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated continues to impress us. Thanks to Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and its sequel Across The Spider-Verse, studios are having to step their game up. So far, animation studios have been up to the task with the recent Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and now with Rogen's TMNT: Mutant Mayhem with its brilliant animation style that is already drawing comparisons to the Miles Morales animated films. In the first trailer, we meet the Ninja Turtles, who are teenagers trying to figure things out and go through growing pains.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/06/the-young-heroes-in-a-half-shell-battle-ice-cubes-superfly-in-latest-tmnt-mutant-mayhem-trailer/

Jacky Oh, Mother Of DC Young Fly's Children, Dies Following Plastic Surgery: Report

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 2 Jun 2023 09:36 GMT

Jacky Oh, the mother of the children of popular YouTube personality, actor and comedian DC Young Fly, has died, according to reports. She was 32 years old. Initial reports claim that Jacky Oh died following cosmetic surgery. MORE: Plastic Surgeon Linked To Jacky Oh Is 'Liposuction & BBL Specialist' With Negative Online Reviews TMZ reported that Jacky Oh died in Florida and cited "a since-deleted social media post claimed she was in Miami to undergo a 'mommy makeover.'"... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/06/jacky-oh-mother-of-dc-young-flys-children-dies-following-plastic-surgery-report/

Gov. Walz signs bill legalizing recreational cannabis in Minnesota

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 14:32 GMT

by MSR News Online May 30, 2023 Surrounded by lawmakers, former Gov. Jesse Ventura, and cannabis advocates wearing green, on Tuesday, May 30, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill legalizing adult-use cannabis beginning in August. The law also calls for the expungement or resentencing of cannabis convictions. "By legalizing adult-use cannabis, we're expanding our economy, creating jobs, and regulating the industry to keep Minnesotans safe," said Gov. Walz. "Legalizing adult-use cannabis and expunging or resentencing cannabis convictions will strengthen communities.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/06/gov-walz-signs-bill-legalizing-recreational-cannabis-in-minnesota/

Black-owned farmers market in full swing this spring

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 14:31 GMT

by MSR News Online May 27, 2023 With the start of springtime, farmers' markets around Minnesota are popping up like dandelions. Of the 373 farmers markets in the state, only one, Lakeview Terrace Farmers Market in Robbinsdale, is owned by a Black woman. "There's a system and purpose behind this," said Chaz Sandifer, owner of the market. "Lakeview Terrace Farmers Market is a holistic wellness experience." Located at the intersection of Bottineau Blvd (CR 81) and Lakeland Avenue, across from the Robbinsdale Hy-Vee, the Lakeview Terrace Farmers Market is open from 9 am to 1 pm every Saturday through September 23.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/06/black-owned-farmers-market-in-full-swing-this-spring/

SZA'S "KILL BILL" BREAKS BILLBOARD RECORD FOR MOST WEEKS ON TOP OF THE HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS CHART

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 14:27 GMT

SHAWN GRANT JUNE 1, 2023 SZA's "Kill Bill" continues its reign on top of the charts. The single has become one of the biggest in the history of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as it topped the list for the 21st time. By hitting the top spot again, "Kill Bill" broke a tie at 20 for the previous record holder, Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road." "Kill Bill" had a temporary slip to No.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/06/szas-kill-bill-breaks-billboard-record-for-most-weeks-on-top-of-the-hot-rb-hip-hop-songs-chart/

TUPAC TO RECEIVE STAR ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME ON JUNE 7

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 14:24 GMT

SHAWN GRANT JUNE 1, 2023 Tupac Shakur will finally get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to Billboard, Tupac's star will be unveiled on June 7 and will be awarded in the recording category. Pac's Star will be at 6212 Hollywood Blvd. "Tupac Shakur was a rapper, actor, activist, poet, and revolutionary," says Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "This iconic artist has continued to be part of the zeitgeist for decades after his passing and will continue to be an important cultural figure for many years to come.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/06/tupac-to-receive-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame-on-june-7/

Department Of Education Awards Over $1M To HBCUs Targeted By Racist Bomb Threats

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 14:13 GMT

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has awarded more than $1 million in grants for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that were targeted and disrupted by racist bomb threats last year. The grants were awarded as part of DOE's Project SERV (Project School Emergency Response to Violence) initiative that works to help institutions of higher learning affected by violent threats. Four HBCUs, in particular, were on the receiving end of the grants: Claflin University ($440,000); Delaware State University ($217,000); Howard University ($203,000); and Texas Southern University ($191,962).... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/06/department-of-education-awards-over-1m-to-hbcus-targeted-by-racist-bomb-threats/

THIRD MAN CHARGED IN THE MURDER OF JAM MASTER JAY 20 YEARS LATER

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 31 May 2023 14:00 GMT

COURTNEY MAY 31, 2023 It's been 20 years since the passing of hip-hop juggernaut Jam Master Jay. While many murders have gone unsolved, Fox News reports a third man was charged Tuesday in the shooting death of the beloved Run DMC member. Prosecutors filed an indictment against Jay Bryant, 49, for Oct. 30, 2002, shooting death of Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell in his Queens studio, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of New York told Fox News Digital.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/third-man-charged-in-the-murder-of-jam-master-jay-20-years-later/

DANILEIGH CHARGED IN DUI HIT-AND-RUN LEAVING THE MAN WITH SPINAL FRACTURE

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 31 May 2023 13:57 GMT

SHAWN GRANT MAY 31, 2023 R&B Singer Danileigh has been arrested for DUI, resulting in the injury of another person. According to TMZ, the singer spent the end of Memorial Day Weekend behind Daniliegh was arrested Tuesday morning in Miami Beach after hitting a moped rider and leaving them with a serious back injury. Danileigh was stated to have been driving at a high rate of speed and weaving in and out of traffic near Miami Beach.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/danileigh-charged-in-dui-hit-and-run-leaving-the-man-with-spinal-fracture/

TODAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY: BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS RELEASED THEIR SECOND LP 'BY ALL MEANS NECESSARY'

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 31 May 2023 13:53 GMT

SHA BE ALLAH MAY 31, 2023 On this day in 1988, Boogie Down Productions dropped one of the best and most influential albums of all time. It was widely seen as one of, if not the first, politically conscious efforts in Hip Hop. KRS-One was initially popular for fueling the Juice Crew vs. BDP beef on wax and expanding intellectual Hip Hop music through 1987, with the release of Criminal Minded. However, when BDP's DJ Scott La Rock was shot and killed in the South Bronx, it profoundly affected the Brooklyn native, which resulted in a drastic rethinking of his on-record persona.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/today-in-hip-hop-history-boogie-down-productions-released-their-second-lp-by-all-means-necessary-35-years-ago/

What Happened To Black Soldiers After The Civil War?

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 31 May 2023 13:21 GMT

This memorial day lets us remember the Black soldiers who fought to make this country what it is today. To tell the story of American soldiers without paying homage to Black soldiers would be a true injustice to storytelling. Black soldiers have proudly fought in every American war since the founding of this country, including the infamous Civil War. MORE: The Black Town Of Nicodemus And The Enslaved African Prince Who Inspired A 'Promised Land' The Civil War was such a turbulent time for soldiers in America, especially if you were Black.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/what-happened-to-black-soldiers-after-the-civil-war/

Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk Rumored To Be Restocking

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 31 May 2023 13:20 GMT

Now that the Air Jordan 1 x Travis Scott collaborations have come to an end, Nike will be looking to utilize the rapper's talents on other silhouettes and rumor has it that one of their classic collaborations will be returning in time for the fall of 2023. Sneaker News is reporting that Nike plans on restocking the Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunks from 2020 that had the streets on fire and feet just dripping with paisley swag.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/travis-scott-x-nike-sb-dunk-rumored-to-be-restocking/

Memorial Day: The Authentic Story Of How This Holiday Came Into Being

Posted by kmoj — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:13 GMT

Black American soldiers stand beside the graves of their fallen comrades from the present Normandy war to fire a volley in their memory during Memorial Day. The memorial was held at Blosville American Cemetery (Blosville Temporary Cemetery Memorial) near Sainte-M re- glise, France, on June 13, 1945. | Source: Archive Photos / Getty In the years following the bitter Civil War, a former Union general took a holiday originated by former Confederates and helped spread it across the entire country.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/memorial-day-the-authentic-story-of-how-this-holiday-came-into-being/

Serena Williams Tells Olympia She's Going To Be A Big Sis, And Her Reaction Is Heart-Warming

Posted by kmoj — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:12 GMT

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Serena Williams announced her pregnancy at the top of the MET Gala, which generated lots of buzz. And while she used the annual extravaganza to let the world in on her secret, she created a touching moment with her husband to share the big news with her daughter Olympia. MORE: ESPN To Highlight Serena Williams' Career With A Multi-Part Series, 'In the Arena: Serena Williams' In a video posted to her YouTube account, Williams documented the moment she found out she was pregnant, followed by some unwarranted criticism from her toddler.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/serena-williams-tells-olympia-shes-going-to-be-a-big-sis-and-her-reaction-is-heart-warming/

Kim Kardashian Says Kanye's Messy Ways May Cause More Harm To Kids Than Her Sex Tape

Posted by kmoj — Sat, 27 May 2023 23:51 GMT

Kim Kardashian's gloves are off when it comes to her kids. The reality TV star says Kanye's messy ways will do more harm to their children than her infamous sex tape. As spotted on HipHopDX the reality television star is not holding back when it comes to her ex-husband. On the newest episode of The Kardashians she discusses the rapper's antics and makes it clear his outlook on life is way more dangerous to her little ones.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/kim-kardashian-says-kanyes-messy-ways-may-cause-more-harm-to-kids-than-her-sex-tape/

Remembering A Legend: Why Tina Turner Was The Ultimate Entertainer

Posted by kmoj — Sat, 27 May 2023 23:50 GMT

For singers - amateur and professional alike - the name Tina Turner evokes instant reverence: Turner is a singer's singer and perhaps the performer's performer. A highly successful songwriter, the consummate dancer and fittingly ranked as one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine, Turner was the ultimate entertainer. Upon hearing of her death, I was deeply saddened. I immediately recalled the intoxicating power and timbre of her voice, her mesmerising energy and her commanding performances.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/remembering-a-legend-why-tina-turner-was-the-ultimate-entertainer/

Takeoff's Alleged Killer Has Been Indicted By A Grand Jury

Posted by kmoj — Sat, 27 May 2023 23:48 GMT

No Seven months after the murder of beloved Migos member Takeoff in a parking lot in Houston, his alleged killer has been indicted for pulling the trigger that took the life of the Atlanta rapper. According to TMZ, a Texas grand jury indicted Patrick Xavier Clark for the murder of Takeoff, whose real name is Kirsnick Khari Ball, Thursday (May 25) and slapped him with murder charges for the Nov. 1 shooting. While it took a minute for police to track down the shooter, eventually authorities arrested Clark for the murder in the first days of December.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/takeoffs-alleged-killer-has-been-indicted-by-a-grand-jury/

Snoop Dogg Called A "Depressed" Tyrese & Offered Words Of Encouragement

Posted by kmoj — Sat, 27 May 2023 23:47 GMT

Source: Roberto Ricciuti / Getty Over the years, Tyrese hasn't been shy about showcasing his vulnerability on social media and proving to be one of the most emotional celebrities in the game. Luckily for him, he has some celebrity homies who'll take the time to reach out and offer him a shoulder to cry on. On Thursday (May 25), Tyrese took to Instagram to share how Snoop Dogg came to his aid in his time of need and gave us more reason to love the Doggfather while also supporting Tyrese as he sails through turbulent waters.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/snoop-dogg-called-a-depressed-tyrese-offered-words-of-encouragement/

Court Docs Reveals adidas Filed Legal Action To Freeze $75 Million In Assets Held By Kanye West's YE

Posted by kmoj — Sat, 27 May 2023 23:47 GMT

Remember when Kanye West said adidas froze his accounts? Well, that turned out to be true. Spotted on Digital Music News, nearly unsealed court docs have revealed that Ye's former business partners, adidas, did file legal action to freeze $75 million assets held by Kanye West's YEEZY brand. According to the website, the German-based sportswear company filed the case on November 11, just days after AntisemYe said he would go "death con 3 on Jewish people" and a bunch of other heada** antisemitic comments. ... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/court-docs-reveals-adidas-filed-legal-action-to-freeze-75-million-in-assets-held-by-kanye-wests-yeezy-brand/

Kim Kardashian Says It Was Kanye West Who Started Drake Affair Rumor

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 26 May 2023 15:24 GMT

As of late, Kim Kardashian has been more open to talking about her feelings and experiences during her marriage to Kanye West, and now she's revealing that it was Kanye West who actually started the rumor that she had an affair with Drake. According to BuzzFeed, Kim Kardashian exposed the source behind the whole "Kim and Drake" rumor, and it came from non other than her own husband at the time. After Drake dropped the "Kiki do you love me?"... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2023/05/kim-kardashian-says-it-was-kanye-west-who-started-drake-affair-rumor/