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Kendrick Lamar Explains Deep Meaning Behind 'Not Like Us' Drake Diss

Posted by kmoj — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:41 GMT

by Andy Bustard Published on: Oct 21, 2024, 6:44 AM PDT Kendrick Lamar has broken down his definition of "not like us," the dismissive refrain from his hit Drake diss song that has dominated most of 2024. In his first interview since defeating Drizzy in their long-simmering feud that erupted this past summer, Kendrick spoke to friend and former TDE labelmate SZA for Harper's Bazaar magazine, whose November issue he covers. Although the conversation focused more on spirituality and vulnerability than rap beef, the SOS singer did ask the Compton native what "Not Like Us" means to him.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/kendrick-lamar-explains-deep-meaning-behind-not-like-us-drake-diss/

Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was 'stolen' from the Lynx during complaints about officiating

Posted by kmoj — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:31 GMT

MPR News Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was "stolen" from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating Sunday night. The New York Liberty beat the Lynx 67-62 in Game 5 in overtime, getting there after a disputed foul gave Breanna Stewart two free throws that tied the game with 5.2 seconds remaining in regulation. "We know we could have done some things, right, but you shouldn't have to overcome to that extent," Reeve said.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/coach-cheryl-reeve-says-wnba-title-was-stolen-from-the-lynx-during-complaints-about-officiating/

Homeless to employed: Minnesota org helping people get back on their feet

Posted by kmoj — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:08 GMT

By Leah Beno Published October 20, 2024 10:41pm CDT (FOX 9) - Hard at work in his fifth year at the Hi Ten Auto Service in Coon Rapids, 27-year-old Nevin Walker is considered a Hope 4 Youth success story. At 18 years old, he was couchsurfing and homeless for several years."I kind of just took it day by day and kept the best attitude that I could and just tried my best to keep making the best decisions," says Walker.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/homeless-to-employed-minnesota-org-helping-people-get-back-on-their-feet/

NFL Announces Extension With Jay-Z, Roc Nation For Super Bowl Halftime Show

Posted by kmoj — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:55 GMT

It looks like the culture will continue to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The NFL have announced they have extended their deal with Roc Nation to curate the festivities. As spotted on Yahoo! Entertainment, the National Football League will continue their partnership with Jay-Z to curate their biggest event of the year. As exclusively reported by Bloomberg News, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disclosed the deal saying the partnership is "mutually positive" while attending the annual owners meeting in Atlanta.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/nfl-announces-extension-with-jay-z-roc-nation-for-super-bowl-halftime-show/

Tyre Nichols Case: Mom's $550M Lawsuit Will 'Essentially Bankrupt' Memphis, City Lawyers Say

Posted by kmoj — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:44 GMT

UPDATED: 5:30 p.m. ET, Oct. 18, 2024 The fight to get justice for the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols continues. Weeks after a federal jury delivered a mixed verdict against the former Memphis police officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death following a traffic stop, lawyers for the city fighting a lawsuit filed by the unarmed Black driver's mother say she is not being forthcoming. Fox 13 reported that city attorneys claim RowVaughn Wells, who in April sued Memphis and its police department for the fatal brutality, is being accused of withholding information that can be used to fight the $550 million lawsuit. ... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/tyre-nichols-case-moms-550m-lawsuit-will-essentially-bankrupt-memphis-city-lawyers-say/

Kendrick Lamar Names Best Rapper In The Game Right Now

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:01 GMT

by Sam Moore Published on: Oct 18, 2024, 4:09 AM PDT Kendrick Lamar may be the outright favorite to be crowned Hip Hop's MVP of 2024 thanks to his rap battle victory over Drake, but there's another MC who K. Dot believes is worthy of the gold medal. In a rare social media post on Thursday (October 17), the Compton native crowned Doechii the "hardest" rapper in the game right now. Alongside the artwork for the Top Dawg Entertainment signee's recent mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal, Kendrick wrote on his Instagram Stories: "the hardest out [alligator emoji]."... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/kendrick-lamar-names-best-rapper-in-the-game-right-now/

Minnesota city named among best places in US for Halloween celebrations

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:46 GMT

By FOX 9 Staff Published October 18, 2024 9:25am CDT Anoka ANOKA, Minn. (FOX 9) - This Minnesota city has been named one of the best places for Halloween celebrations in the United States.Halloween celebrations StudyFinds released a list of the top 5 best U.S. cities for Halloween festivities and trick-or-treating. The list features places known for their eerie pasts, haunted locations, spooky and infamous hotels, or going all out to celebrate Halloween. Here are the top five U.S.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/minnesota-city-named-among-best-places-in-us-for-halloween-celebrations/

Lupe Fiasco Explains Why Child Rebel Soldier Supergroup Didn't Happen

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:41 GMT

Lupe Fiasco has one of the more storied journeys in Hip-Hop, starting off in Chicago as an upstart MC to becoming one of the genre's most respected lyricists. In a new interview, Lupe Fiasco shared why the Child Rebel Soldier, or CRS, supergroup with Kanye West and Pharrell Williams never took off. Sitting down with Donwill of Tanya Morgan fame for his The Almanac of Rap series with Okayplayer, Lupe Fiasco shared details of his early days in Chicago, his travels in the music industry, and who he is as an artist today.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/lupe-fiasco-explains-why-child-rebel-soldier-supergroup-didnt-happen/

Minnesota Teacher Reenacts George Floyd Murder On Student As Proof Police Brutality Is Fake News

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:39 GMT

Another day, another racist "teacher" -this one in Minnesota-shows us why they should be kept as far away as possible from Black students - or any students for that matter. Meet Steven Dwight Williams. Williams was a substitute teacher who taught four classes of 10th and 12th-grade English students at Woodbury High School in Minnesota. As of Monday, he is no longer in that role, having been banned from teaching at that school -and any other in the district.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/minnesota-teacher-reenacts-george-floyd-murder-on-student-as-proof-police-brutality-is-fake-news/

African Ancestry Co-Founder Dr. Gina Page Is Helping Black People Connect To Their History

Posted by kmoj — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:35 GMT

African Ancestry co-founder Dr. Gina Paige helps Black people connect to their personal history one swab at a time. She credits her family for her interest in connecting others to their lineages. "I have an aunt Ocala, who is my father's sister, and she - for as long as I can remember -she's been the keeper of the family history," she told HelloBeautiful. She is working to undo the ways that Black people have been divorced from their personal histories through genetic ancestry tracing.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/african-ancestry-co-founder-dr-gina-page-is-helping-black-people-connect-to-their-history/

Reminder: Get your free health services at Sabathani every Thursday from 11am to 2pm!

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:24 GMT

The Partners in Prevention clinic has just expanded its offerings to include advanced cardiac screenings for early detection of heart disease and prevention referrals. No registration required - just walk in!

Learn more: sabathani.org/partners-in-prevention via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/reminder-get-your-free-health-services-at-sabathani-every-thursday-from-11am-to-2pm/

La Nina could soon arrive. Here's what that means for winter weather

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:13 GMT

La Nina is part of a natural climate cycle that can cause extreme weather across the planet - and its effects vary from place to placeMICHIGAN, USA - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center says there is a 60% chance that a weak La Nina event will develop this autumn and could last until March. La Nina is part of a natural climate cycle that can cause extreme weather across the planet - and its effects vary from place to place.Although... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/la-nina-could-soon-arrive-heres-what-that-means-for-winter-weather/

NPR Music (TinyDesk) Responds To Lyfe Jennings Claims They Told Him His Celebrity Status Wasn't Big

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:10 GMT

NPR Music (TinyDesk) has Responded To Lyfe Jennings Claims That he was told His Celebrity Status Wasn't Big Enough. Loren from The Breakfast Club reached out the streaming music platform and they seem to not want to take accountability for what Lyfe revealed because their response was very generic and didn't address what he said directly. "The NPR Music team curates the Tiny Desk concert lineup using their editorial discretion to ensure there is music discovery and inclusion; showcasing emerging talent as often as well-known artists.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/npr-music-tinydesk-responds-to-lyfe-jennings-claims-they-told-him-his-celebrity-status-wasnt-big-enough/

Diddy's Lawyers Ask Judge To Release Names Of His Accusers

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:06 GMT

On Tuesday, lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs asked a New York judge to compel prosecutors to release the names of accusers in his sex trafficking case, according to AP. Lawyers said in a letter to a Manhattan federal judge that the disgraced music mogul needs to know the identity of his accusers so he can properly prepare for trial. The request comes just days after six new lawsuits were filed against Combs. From AP: The lawsuits claimed he used his fame and promises of boosting their own prospects in the music industry to persuade victims to attend lavish parties or drug-fueled hangouts where he then assaulted them.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/diddys-lawyers-ask-judge-to-release-names-of-his-accusers/

Ananda Lewis Shares She Has Stage IV Breast Cancer

Posted by kmoj — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:05 GMT

Ananda Lewis made her name in the industry as a television personality and MTV VJ, along with other endeavors over the past two decades. In a recent discussion on CNN, Ananda Lewis shared that she now has Stage IV breast cancer and is urging others to seek professional treatment. Ananda Lewis, 51, joined a candid roundtable discussion with CNN's Stephanie Elam and Sara Sidner, the latter of whom is currently dealing with Stage III breast cancer.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/ananda-lewis-shares-she-has-stage-iv-breast-cancer/

Bow Wow Says He Misses Diddy Parties, X Tells Him To "Read The Room"

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:58 GMT

Bow Wow has found a way to get dragged because of Diddy. The rapper, born Shad Moss, is now being dragged after appearing on Rocsi Diaz's podcast, More To The Story. During their conversation, the miniature rapper claimed that he misses Diddy parties. Bow Wow's head*ss comments come as the embattled music mogul, whom he called the "gatekeeper to the game," is currently behind bars after he was arrested and indicted on sex trafficking, racketeering, and transporting for prostitution charges for his alleged "freak off" parties.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/bow-wow-says-he-misses-diddy-parties-x-tells-him-to-read-the-room/

Young Dro Threatens To Slap Kelly KDubb While Sharing Sobriety Journey On 'The Breakfast Club'

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:58 GMT

Young Dro went viral earlier this week after a clip of his surfaced online and almost led to a violent and unnecessary altercation with a friend. During his interview alongside T.I. on The Breakfast Club, Young Dro threatened to lay hands on comedian Kelly KDubb for laughing in the background as he shared his sobriety journey. T.I. and Young Dro were guests on The Breakfast Club in an episode that aired Monday (October 14) and early on in the conservation, Dro shared some details on where he's been after slowing down his active mixtape run.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/young-dro-threatens-to-slap-kelly-kdubb-while-sharing-sobriety-journey-on-the-breakfast-club/

Diddy Sued By 4 More Men Claiming He Sexually Assaulted Them

Posted by kmoj — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:57 GMT

The allegations against Diddy continue to grow by the day. Four different men are now accusing him of sexual assault. As reported by TMZ, there are more individuals who say they suffered at the hands of the entertainment mogul. The first John Doe says he used to work at the Ecko Clothing in 2008. During a visit to Macy's flagship location in Manhattan he bumped into Diddy and three of his body guards in the stockroom.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/diddy-sued-by-4-more-men-claiming-he-sexually-assaulted-them/

Happy Indigenous People's Day! A List Of Things White People Have 'Columbused'

Posted by kmoj — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:27 GMT

As the nation pauses to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, let us never forget what the commemoration really means, particularly as it is observed alongside Columbus Day - the nearly archaic federal holiday that honors a slave-owning, racist, disease-spreading Spaniard who is controversially credited with "discovering" land that was already occupied by Native Americans. The latest installment of Indigenous Peoples' Day falls in a year marked by divisive politics and racial angst, which adds to the importance of understanding why we celebrate this holiday.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/happy-indigenous-peoples-day-a-list-of-things-white-people-have-columbused/

CactusCon: Travis Scott Takes Over ComplexCon As Artistic Director & Curator

Posted by kmoj — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:27 GMT

It's that time of year when ComplexCon ascends on the Hip-Hop culture. This year, Complex has tapped one of the biggest names in the music industry, Travis Scott, to help curate their eight annual festivities. Over the weekend, it was revealed that none other than La Flame aka Travis Scott would be taking the helm for this year's ComplexCon in Las Vegas. It all goes down Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, which will tout over 1,000,000 sq ft, for brands like Nike, adidas, Awake NY, New Era, Cactus Plant Flea Market, Hidden Undefeated, Mitchell & Ness, and many more to outfit pop-ups, special drops and activations.... Read more via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/10/cactuscon-travis-scott-takes-over-complexcon-as-artistic-director-curator/