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1wtbsfm@gmail.comY2/11/2025 2:16:00 PMYhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX4SrOBCjlfViTODAY'S HIP HOP JOINTNNNNN12Y5CD8040D-60DC-4597-A10E-7296B3AD645Bradioblogsphotosemptymoretab_icon_microphonetab_icon_newstab_icon_picturestab_icon_moreNEWSMorePhotosRadioblmnetworkshttps://www.blackvibes.com/blmnetworks/https://www.blackvibes.com/images/users/25381-blmnetworks.jpgA$AP Rocky may be facing serious charges for allegedly shooting his former friend A$AP Relli,https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-aap-rocky-aap-rocky-hip-hop-news-135452/features/blogs/blmnetworks-aap-rocky-aap-rocky-hip-hop-news-135452/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-aap-rocky-aap-rocky-hip-hop-news-135452/#commentsWed, 12 Feb 2025 15:24 GMT<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A$AP Rocky may be facing serious charges for allegedly shooting his former friend A$AP Relli, but he was determined to keep the meaning of AWGE a secret during his felony assault trial.<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">AWGE is Rocky's label and creative agency and the rapper has never publicly revealed what the initials stand for since its launch over a decace ago.<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eminem: Expectations For New Album, Houdini Reaction, Megan Lyrics &amp; Respect To His LegacyEminem: Expectations For New Album, Houdini Reaction, <a href="http://blackvibes.com" target="_blank"></a>Megan Lyrics &amp; Respect To His LegacyPauseNext video0:06 / 15:35Full-screen<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">During his shooting trial on Friday (February 7), fellow A$AP Mob member A$AP Twelvyy was called to the witness stand and asked by a prosecuting attorney what the letters stood for.<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">After Twelvyy avoided the question, Rocky, in a shock move, spoke up from the defense table and ordered Twelvyy to stay silent, telling him: "Don't say it."<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">AWGE has two rules according to its website: "1) Never reveal what AWGE means. 2) When in doubt always refer to rule #1."<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">After Pretty Flacko's controversial outburst, Twelvyy was asked by the prosecutor what Rocky had said but he denied he heard him, saying: "I heard something. I'm not too sure what I heard. I was listening to you."<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Twelvyy was testifying in support of his longtime collaborator, who claims that A$AP Relli was the aggressor during the November 2021 shooting and that Rocky was not even carrying a real gun but rather a prop starter pistol.<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rocky previously spoke in the courtroom over objections to repeated use of the n-word by white attorneys, as well as the judge.<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">After Rocky's own attorney, Joe Tacopina, said the racial slur without censoring himself while reading aloud evidence, the Harlem rapper vocally interjected about its continued use.<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Judge Arnold later confirmed that the slur was now banned during the trial, saying: "If there's an exhibit or any recording that has the n-word, I want you to say 'n-word.'"<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="content-image" id="divBlogPage_Image1"><img id="bvimg1" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5d/1/16/1f4f7.png" title="" /></div> <div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">RELATED NEWS<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">50 CENT WANTS A$AP ROCKY SHOOTING CASE TOSSED OVER CONCERNS ABOUT ALLEGED VICTIM<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">FEBRUARY 4, 2025<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A$AP Rocky faces a maximum of 24 years in prison if convicted after previously declining a plea deal that would have seen him spend 18 months behind bars.<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The high-profile trial could end this week, but it may run longer depending on how many witnesses are called and how long the jury take to deliver their verdict.<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The trial has so far been a contentious affair, with A$AP Relli's claims of being shot by his former friend being put under intense scrutiny by Tacopina.<div dir="auto" style="font-family: &quot;Segoe UI Historic&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #080809; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Relli was also forced to admit that he had deleted messages he had sent to Rocky after being accused of attempting to "extort" the rap superstar.346380A$AP Rocky, A$AP Rocky, Hip Hop News, Urban Newsblogs/2-2025/346380-aap-rocky-aap-rocky-s.jpgKendrick Lamar's streams have skyrocketed across multiple platforms following his performance duringhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-kendrick-lamar-sza-super-bowl-half-time-97472/features/blogs/blmnetworks-kendrick-lamar-sza-super-bowl-half-time-97472/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-kendrick-lamar-sza-super-bowl-half-time-97472/#commentsWed, 12 Feb 2025 15:11 GMTKendrick Lamar's streams have skyrocketed across multiple platforms following his performance during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. According to newly-released stats, K. Dot's Drake diss "Not Like Us" increased by 430 percent on Spotify in the hours following the show on Sunday night (February 9). Additionally, the nine other songs he performed saw an increase of 175 percent on the platform. SZA's streams also increased by 80 percent following her appearance to perform "All the Stars" and "Luther" with her former labelmate. Over on Apple Music, the entire top five was held by Kendrick's songs the following morning and his album GNX had returned to No. 1 on the platform. During his breathtaking 15-minute performance at New Orleans' Caesars Superdome, Kendrick repeatedly referenced his bitter feud with the 6 God before eventually performing "Not Like Us." Roughly halfway through his set, the Compton rap star taunted his archrival by saying in a back-and-forth with female backup dancers: "I want to perform their favorite song... but you know they love to sue," a clear nod to Drake's controversial defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over "Not Like Us." During the actual performance of the track - the penultimate song in his set - Kendrick self-censored the "certified pedophile" line but smirked to the camera as he said: "Say Drake, I hear you like 'em young / You better not ever go to cell block one / To any [bitch] that talk to him and they in love / Just make sure you hide your lil' sister from him." He also performed the lyrics: "Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A minor," with enthusiastic help from the capacity crowd. The halftime show also included a surprise cameo from Drake's ex-girlfriend and Compton native Serena Williams, who could be seen Crip Walking on an elevated stage as "Not Like Us" transitioned into the closing track, "TV Off." He also performed the lyrics: "Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A minor," with enthusiastic help from the capacity crowd. The halftime show also included a surprise cameo from Drake's ex-girlfriend and Compton native Serena Williams, who could be seen Crip Walking on an elevated stage as "Not Like Us" transitioned into the closing track, "TV Off." The TV audience for the game likely exceeded 120 million viewers, who tuned in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs get demolished by the Philadelphia Eagles 40-22 in an upset result. <div class="content-image" id="divBlogPage_Image1"><img id="bvimg1" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5d/1/16/1f4f7.png" title="" /></div> RELATED NEWS SNOOP DOGG, SZA, JAY ROCK &amp; MORE REACT TO KENDRICK LAMAR'S HISTORIC SUPER BOWL PERFORMANCE FEBRUARY 10, 2025 In addition to Serena, Kendrick was joined by SZA as mentioned, as well as Samuel L. Jackson who narrated the theatrical performance wearing an Uncle Sam outfit. Mustard also popped up during the climactic performance of "TV Off."346376KENDRICK LAMAR, SZA, Super Bowl Half Time, Hip Hop, Sports News Urban News,blogs/2-2025/346376-kendrick-lamar-sza--s.jpgDoechii will be making her debut at the 2025 Grammys with her first-ever performance.https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-doechii-2025-a-1475411/features/blogs/blmnetworks-doechii-2025-a-1475411/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-doechii-2025-a-1475411/#commentsThu, 30 Jan 2025 00:48 GMTDoechii will be making her debut at the 2025 Grammys with her first-ever performance. Going down on February 2 in Los Angeles, this years show will be dedicated to wildfire relief and pay tribute to first responders. Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Shakira, RAYE, Chappell Roan, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone are also set to perform. Doechii is also up for several nods this year including Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal, Best Rap Performance for Nissan Altima and Best New Artist. Beyoncn already the most decorated artist in Grammys history with 32 wins leads all artists with 11 nominations this year thanks to her chart-topping, genre-spanning album Cowboy Carter, pushing her career total to a record-breaking 99 nods. Kendrick Lamar, along with Billie Eilish, Charli XCX and Post Malone, follows with seven nods, including in the coveted Song of the Year and Record of the Year categories. Across the four rap categories, K.Dot is competing with both himself and fellow heavyweights such as Future, Eminem, J. Cole, Kanye West and Cardi B, as well as emerging stars like GloRilla, Latto and the aforementioned Doechii. Even critically acclaimed-but-not-as-commercially-successful soul-spitters Rapsody and Common are up for silverware. Elsewhere, Andrn 3000s polarizing pivot to spiritual jazz has paid off as his debut solo album New Blue Sun is in the race for Album of the Year, marking his first nomination in the category since OutKasts historic win in 2004. In other news, Doechii recently unleashed the full cinematic delight that is her music video for Denial Is A River following a bit of a cryptic rollout that had fans wondering what it would be. AD AD LOADING... 2025 Grammys Predictions: Who Will Win The Rap Categories? RELATED NEWS 2025 GRAMMYS PREDICTIONS: WHO WILL WIN THE RAP CATEGORIES? NOVEMBER 14, 2024 Leading up to the videos release earlier this month, the TDE rapper dropped a handful of hilarious 90s sitcom-style teaser clips from what she dubbed the Denial Is A River Show. It led to speculation she may be dropping a whole series of sorts, but it turns out they were cleverly-crafted promos filmed while making the music video for the Alligator Bites Never Heal song with a star-studded list of guest appearances that includes Zack Fox, Earl Sweatshirt, Teezo Touchdown, DJ Miss Milan, ScHoolboy Q, SiR, Baby Tate, Rickey Thompson and H Wood. In the final product, Doechii and her guests have a chaotic house party of sorts as she raps about her rise to fame the last few years then closes things out with a bang quite literally as the soundstage-built set explodes.345305Doechii,,2025,Grammys,,first-ever,performance,,Urban,News,blogs/1-2025/345305-doechii-2025-a-1475-s.jpgTy Dolla $ign has confirmed that the third installment of 2024s Vultures series with Kanye Westhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-ty-dolla-ign-a-30331/features/blogs/blmnetworks-ty-dolla-ign-a-30331/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-ty-dolla-ign-a-30331/#commentsThu, 30 Jan 2025 00:45 GMTTy Dolla $ign has confirmed that the third installment of 2024s Vultures series with Kanye West is still on the way, while he also has a new solo album in the works as well. While out at Paris Fashion Week, Dolla gave a brief update on whats in the works. Vultures 3 on the way, BULLY on the way and my new album, Tycoon, on the way, he revealed. Lets go. You can view the clip below. Vultures 1 arrived in February of last year with the plan of releasing a second installment a month later and the third and final installment a month after that. After quite a few delays, Vultures 2 finally arrived in August but there has been very little talk of Vultures 3 after that. More recently, Kanye West has been promoting his forthcoming solo effort BULLY which he recently revealed will be full of Ye production. During a social media posting spree on Instagram on Monday (January 20), the rap legend credited his eldest daughter, North, with rekindling his interest in making beats for both her and himself. Alongside a picture of 11-year-old North in a recording studio, Ye wrote on Instagram: This little girl made me love music again [smiling face with tears emoji]. She asked me to make beats for her I got back on the ASR Chopped up beats for her album and chopped every beats with my bare hand for BULLY. West also shared a short clip of his daughter making her own beat on an ASR-10 sampling keyboard alongside his cousin and fellow artist Tony Williams, captioning it training. He also teased a reunion with former close collaborator Mike Dean for the project, which will stand as his 11th solo album. In a series of Instagram posts earlier this month, Yeezy shared two photos from his legendary The Life of Pablo premiere at Madison Square Garden in 2016 one featuring himself and Dean, and the other of himself and Tony Williams. Both were simply captioned BULLY, along with the peeping eyes emoji. =n RELATED NEWS KANYE WEST & TY DOLLA $IGN'S APPLE MUSIC HACKED BY 'VULTURES 3' RAPPER NOVEMBER 27, 2024 Dean has been estranged from West since around 2022 when the controversial rapper began associating with far-right figures and going on increasingly antisemitic rants. As for Ty Dolla $ign, his last solo effort was 2020s Featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Tycoon will serve as the Los Angeles singers fourth studio album.345304Ty,Dolla,$ign,,Kanye,West,,Urban,News,blogs/1-2025/345304-ty-dolla-ign-a-3033-s.jpgBigXthaPlug has expanded his hit sophomore album Take Care with three new tracks for the projectshttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-bigxthaplug-take-a-1201361/features/blogs/blmnetworks-bigxthaplug-take-a-1201361/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-bigxthaplug-take-a-1201361/#commentsThu, 30 Jan 2025 00:41 GMTBigXthaPlug has expanded his hit sophomore album Take Care with three new tracks for the projects deluxe version. Take Care (Deluxe) was released on Friday (January 24). The songs not found on the original version of the album, released last October, are Holy Ground (featuring Jessie Murph), Life of a Boss, and Comes & Goes (featuring Tommy Newport). The Dallas rapper has been making major waves recently. Even prior to Take Care, enough people were taking notice that HipHopDX selected him as one of the Rising Stars of 2024. Another gem hailing from Texas, BigXthaPlug (real name Xavier Landum) has drawn comparisons to the likes of famed Swishahouse rapper Mike Jones, flaunting a raw, resonant tone, the outlet said in January of last year. Making waves in 2023, the 24-year-old ruled the Lonestar state with his attention-grabbing debut album, Amar. Elsewhere, singles like Mmhmm secured his debut on the Billboard Hot 100, while the collaborative track Climate with Offset made its mark at No. 48 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. With three projects under his belt, including Bacc From the Dead (2020) and Big Stepper (2022), along with an OG Ron C Chopped Not Slopped version of the latter, BigXthaPlug has proven hes a force with enduring stamina. =n RELATED NEWS NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: NEW ALBUMS FROM GLORILLA, ROD WAVE, BIGXTHAPLUG & MORE OCTOBER 11, 2024 You can listen to the deluxe version of Take Care, including the three new songs, below. Take Care the non-deluxe version was selected as HipHopDXs sixteenth-best album of 2024. It beat out projects from major names like J. Cole, Big Sean and Chief Keef. BigXThaPlug is a Dallas rapper whos hit upon a powerful musical idea: soul music-influenced beats, but with modern trap drums. All of Take Care sticks to that template to great effect, and Xs voice is striking, HHDX wrote in its year-end wrap up. However, there is one major drawback: he sticks to a Migos-esque triplet rhythm through the entirety of every song, which makes for monotonous listening. If BigX puts as much thought and energy into his rhythms as his beats in the future, the sky is the limit.345303BigXthaPlug,,Take,Care,,Holy,Ground,,Hip,Hop,News,,Urban,News,blogs/1-2025/345303-bigxthaplug-take-a--s.jpgKanye West has seemingly weighed in on the escalating feud between Jim Jones and Camronhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-kanye-west-a-119731/features/blogs/blmnetworks-kanye-west-a-119731/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-kanye-west-a-119731/#commentsMon, 27 Jan 2025 15:31 GMTKanye West has seemingly weighed in on the escalating feud between Jim Jones and Camron and picked a side between his two former Roc-A-Fella labelmates. The Dipset cohorts have been publicly beefing in recent weeks, taking shots at each other over unresolved issues that date back years. Despite his past collaborations with Killa Cam, Kanye linked up with Jim Jones in Tokyo this past weekend where they were seen hitting the club, listening to music and looking over clothes together. The We Fly High hitmaker posted a picture on Instagram of the visit and wrote in the caption: We out here playin BULLY BALL only shot u dont make is th shot u dont take. This is about believing in urself when no one else will. Im a student and A teacher this past 5 days I was th student I learned so much about character never judge unless u wearing a black robe. Capo then bigged up Yes forthcoming album Bully by adding: Bully this album so crazy I wouldnt drop if I was yall or drop now cause when he drops this is gone b a big problem. We not takin no for answers we are th BULLY. Safe to say @ye back aka THE REAL BILLY GOAT pun intended. Yeezy himself posted a picture of a Dipset chain (which he wore in Jones aforementioned photo) draped over a jacket with a fur hood and wrote: DIPSET. The G.O.O.D. Music also rocked the neckpiece while hitting a club with Capo in the Japanese capital. While Camron has yet to weigh in on the intriguing meet-up, he has previously commented on Kanye Wests wild public outbursts. He said on the All the Smoke podcast in 2023: Kanye, he play crazy with who he wanna play crazy with, you know what Im saying? That n-ggas crazy when its convenient. =n RELATED NEWS JIM JONES DELAYS CAM'RON DISS TRACK 'JOMO': 'MY LABEL TOLD ME SLOW DOWN' JANUARY 22, 2025 I seen Kanye about a year and a half, two years ago& the n-gga was sane as a muthafucka! he added, before recalling the Chicago native asking him if he wants beats and suggesting they hit the town together. Two days later he going crazy on the news and all type of shit. Every time I seen Kanye hes perfectly fine Ive never seen the crazy Kanye, personally. Ever. Cam also jabbed his Down & Out collaborator on Dipsets 2018 comeback album Diplomatic Ties, downplaying his Bipolar diagnosis and calling him an Uncle Tom. However, he later clarified that he still has love for Kanye and the two reunited during a bizarre meeting at Wests cave-life office with Marilyn Manson during the making of Donda 2.345186Kanye,West,,Jim,Jones,,Cam'ron,,Urban,News,blogs/1-2025/345186-kanye-west-a-119731-s.jpgKanye Wests daughter North West is spitting some bars on FKA twigs new song Childlike Thingshttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-kanye-west-a-656581/features/blogs/blmnetworks-kanye-west-a-656581/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-kanye-west-a-656581/#commentsMon, 27 Jan 2025 13:59 GMTKanye Wests daughter North West is spitting some bars on FKA twigs new song Childlike Things, and shes doing it in Japanese. The track, released on Friday (January 24), appears on FKAs new album EUSEXUA. Per Genius, Norths verse translates as: Hello/ My name is North-chan/ From California to Tokyo/ Jesus, the King/ Praise the Lord/ Jesus is the one and only true God (You need to know). Last year, North announced that she was planning her own debut album, with a title inspired by her dads own breakthrough project. At a Vultures 2 listening event in Phoenix last March, North stood side by side with her father at the center of the stage as she made the announcement. Ive been working on an album and it is called Elementary School Dropout, the 10-year-old said to a roar from the crowd. The name is, of course, a nod to Kanyes 2004 landmark debut The College Dropout. The reveal came shortly after North made her music debut on her father and Ty Dolla $igns collaborative project Vultures 1, featuring prominently on Talking. The track peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her one of the youngest ever artists to appear on the chart. On the song, North raps: I love it here/ Were gonna take over another year/ Its your bestie, Miss, Miss Westie/ Dont try to test me/ Its gonna get messy/ Just, just bless me, bless me/ Its your bestie, Miss, Miss Westie. North wasnt the only West child at the listening event. Kanye West also brought out his two youngest children, Psalm and Chicago, while their older sister performed Talking. =n RELATED NEWS NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: NEW ALBUMS FROM CENTRAL CEE, HUNXHO, BOLDY JAMES & MORE JANUARY 24, 2025 At the listening party, Ye and Ty Dolla $ign played eight songs from the then-forthcoming Vultures 2, including collaborations with Future, Playboi Carti, Lil Durk, Project Pat, Don Toliver and 070 Shake. North eventually appeared on Vultures 2, rapping in Japanese on Bomb. Several days after that listening event, North discussed her debut project in an interview. The young rising star had a brief on-camera chat with social media figure and fellow child star Jazzy on the first night of Rolling Loud California. After thanking Kim Kardashian for setting up the interview, the reporter and actress asked her guest about the release of Elementary School Dropout, to which North replied: Its gonna be great.345181Kanye,West,,New,Single,,Urban,News,blogs/1-2025/345181-kanye-west-a-656581-s.jpgPlayboi Carti has hinted that his fans are in for a huge 2025https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-playboi-carti-a-1007531/features/blogs/blmnetworks-playboi-carti-a-1007531/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-playboi-carti-a-1007531/#commentsSun, 26 Jan 2025 16:14 GMTPlayboi Carti has hinted that his fans are in for a huge 2025 while linking up with Latto. On Monday (January 20), Carti posted a number of pictures of him hanging out with the Big Mama MC, with the Atlanta duo draped in designer clothing. J. Cole's Verse On Tems New Song Silences Critics After Getting Dragged For "Grippy"J. Cole's Verse On Tems New Song Silences Critics After Getting Dragged For "Grippy"0:00PauseNext video0:00 / 0:00Full-screen He captioned the post: HUMBLE LIKE A MF BUT DIS YEAR MINE. LATTO AH REAL 1. Carti was also seen in the club having a good time while his unreleased verse on Lattos Blick Sum played over the speakers. While the song was included on Lattos third album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, Cartis verse on the track was missing and has not yet been commercially released, much to the annoyance of fans. Cartis promise of a 2025 takeover should be greeted with some skepticism given fans are still waiting for him to drop I Am Music. Fans were so angered by the rappers failure to drop the long-awaited album by the end of 2024 that one started a petition to ban him from streaming platforms. The petition, which has over 8,000 signatures of this writing, reads: Playboi Carti has consistently deceived and disappointed his loyal fanbase by making empty promises about album releases. Most recently, on December 14, 2023, he assured fans that a new album would drop in 2024. =n RELATED NEWS PLAYBOI CARTI SHARES DM FROM ERYKAH BADU AMID IGGY AZALEA CO-PARENTING DRAMA JANUARY 17, 2025 Since then, instead of delivering on his word, he has only shared snippets, released random tracks on YouTube and Instagram, and failed to provide the album he promised. It continues: Tomorrow/Today is the last Friday of the year, the traditional release day for new music and there is still no sign of the promised project. This repeated cycle of unfulfilled commitments demonstrates a lack of respect for his fans time and support. We demand accountability. This petition calls for Playboi Carti to be banned from all music platforms until he honors his promises and demonstrates a genuine commitment to his fanbase. If artists cannot uphold the trust of their listeners, they should not be allowed to profit off their loyalty. Carti, whose last album Whole Lotta Red arrived in late 2020, had teased tracks from the project throughout 2024, including at his headlining set at Rolling Loud in December.345143Playboi,Carti,,Latto,,Urban,News,blogs/1-2025/345143-playboi-carti-a-100-s.jpgPioneering Atlanta hip-hop artist DJ Unk Transition at 43https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-dj-unk-a-1530571/features/blogs/blmnetworks-dj-unk-a-1530571/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-dj-unk-a-1530571/#commentsSat, 25 Jan 2025 19:48 GMTPioneering Atlanta hip-hop artist DJ Unk dead at 43 The hypeman and rapper was known for songs Walk It Out and 2 Step DJ Unk holds up his bling for a photo on the black carpet before Atlanta's Dirty Awards in 2008. The artist, born Anthony Platt, died on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. He was 43. Photo credit: Jessica McGown DJ Unk holds up his bling for a photo on the black carpet before Atlanta's Dirty Awards in 2008. The artist, born Anthony Platt, died on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. He was 43. Photo credit: Jessica McGown By DeAsia Paige and Mike Jordan Updated 6 hours ago Another Atlanta legend is gone. DJ Unk, most known for snap-era songs like 2 Step and Walk It Out, died on Friday, according to a statement sent from long-time producer and collaborator Korey Big Oomp Roberson. He was 43. A cause of death is unknown at this time. The Atlanta DJ and rapper, whose real name is Anthony Platt, signed to the esteemed indie label Big Oomp Records in 2000. His 2006 debut album Beatn Down Yo Block reached No. 21 on Billboards R&B and Hip-Hop chart. Walk It Out, the albums lead single and DJ Unks debut song, was a foundational track that fueled the rise of snap music, a dance-crazed subgenre of crunk that derived in Atlanta. It reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song inspired a dance, which includes bending your knees and twisting your legs from side-to-side, that became ubiquitous on streets and dancefloors across the countryshowcasing its in-real-life virality long before social media trends. The track got so big that Andrn 3000 and Jim Jones hopped on the remix. DJ Unk dropped his sophomore album Second Season in 2008. The following year, he was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack. He talked to XXL Magazine in 2010 about his health scare, stating, Every day, I try to make something happen in my household. I constantly be on the go, I constantly be on airplanes, in different weather and you know it just took a toll on me. It was stress. DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label and the imprint that he left globally will be cherished forever, Roberson wrote in a statement sent to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that was later posted on social media. Hit songs such as Walk It Out and 2 Step have left an indelible mark on the industry, and his legacy will continue to inspire artists, DJs, and fans alike for years to come. His energy, creativity, and commitment to the craft will never be forgotten. DJ Unk marks the latest death in Atlantas rich hip-hop scene. Last month, rapper OG Maco died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at 32. Rich Homie Quan died from an accidental drug overdose last September. He was 34. In April of last year, legendary Organized Noize producer Rico Wade died from heart failure at 52. Explore Rich Homie Quans death creates another void in Atlantas rap prowess On Friday, legions of fans took to social media to mourn DJ Unk: DJ Unk blessed all the street dancers in the snap era with an opportunity to show off what was going on in Atlanta, wrote one user. Not even gone flex that one hurt fr fr Dj Unk blessed all the street dancers in the snap era with an opportunity to show off what was going on in Atlanta on the biggest scale always showing love real pioneer in the culture man damn.. Atlanta Hood Historian (@kodakk6000) January 24, 2025 The snap era wouldnt have been the same without DJ Unk, another user wrote. The snap era wouldnt have been the same without DJ Unk. From Walk It Out to 2 Step, he gave us tracks that defined a moment in music history. Rest in peace to a legend whose beats will live on forever. #DJUnk pic.twitter.com/hvZOnsnN87 The HBUC (@TheHBUC) January 25, 2025 The Atlanta Falcons even posted a tribute: Rest in Peace, DJ Unk =O pic.twitter.com/vINpoPGqJO Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 25, 2025 Please respect me and my family, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, wrote on Facebook. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will never be the same. I love you Anthony forever. Editors note: A previous version of this story misstated Big Oomps last name. His name is Korey Big Oomp Roberson. This is a breaking story. Check ajc.com for updates. Related The dining room at BOSK, Atlanta hip-hop entrepreneur Big Oomp's new smashburger restaurant in Southwest Atlanta. (Mike Jordan/AJC) Indie rap legend Big Oomp opens smashburger restaurant Korey Big Oomp Roberson, president and co-founder of Atlantas pioneering independent hip-hop recording label Big... OG Maco, a College Park rapper, died on Thursday, Dec. 26, at age 32. The artist, born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., rose to fame after his 2014 single "U Guessed It." (Handout photo) Atlanta rapper OG Maco, known for song U Guessed It, dies at 32 Rapper OG Maco, who rose in popularity for his 2014 single U Guessed It, has died at age 32 after being hospitalized... About the Authors345111DJ,Unk,,Transition,,Urban,News,blogs/1-2025/345111-dj-unk-a-1530571-s.jpgIt appears that Camron will be joining Eminem on the list of rap cameoshttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-camron-eminem-a-1383131/features/blogs/blmnetworks-camron-eminem-a-1383131/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-camron-eminem-a-1383131/#commentsSat, 25 Jan 2025 19:30 GMTIt appears that Camron will be joining Eminem on the list of rap cameos set to appear in the forthcoming Adam Sandler film, Happy Gilmore 2. In a recent post to his Instagram in front of the logo for his newest talk show Talk With Flee, Killa posed with his staff and wrote, Put the whole team in da movie. #HappyGilmore2. In November, it was reported that Eminem had traveled to New Jersey to shoot some scenes for the film as well. Em is a big fan of the original movie, and he was a total pleasure to work with. He was just super low key, he didnt have a big entourage, and was just an absolute delight on set, an anonymous source told The U.S. Sun. Fans Theorize Drake's Vague Instagram Post Is Aimed At Joe Budden For This ReasonFans Theorize Drake's Vague Instagram Post Is Aimed At Joe Budden For This ReasonPauseNext video0:00 / 0:00Full-screen The source continued, saying that the Rap God had good comedic acting skills. While Camron and Eminem will seemingly just be making cameos, Kid Cudi will star alongside Adam Sandler in the sequel to the 90s cult classic. Deadline announced Cudis inclusion in the Netflix film in October, though they noted that his role as well as the films plot is still under wraps. Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald will be reprising their roles of Virginia Venit and Shooter McGavin, respectively, and Sandler previously teased that both Travis Kelce and Bad Bunny will be making appearances as well. Sharing the news in a post to Instagram, Cudi wrote: Ive been wanting to talk about this for a minute!!! This is so fuckin HUGE. Its been a long time dream of mine to work w Adam, hes my favorite, and his movies and comedy made up my childhood. Another dream come true. BLESSED!! Get ready, this ones gonna be EPIC. In other news, Camron recently revealed he turned down one of New York Citys highest honors due to its association with embattled figures like Diddy and Eric Adams. Speaking on his sports talk show It Is What It Is, the Dipset rapper said that Mayor Adams office recently offered him the ceremonial key to the city but he said no. You know whats crazy? This is word to everything I love, he told co-host Ma$e while discussing the bribery and fraud charges against Adams. Last month, they called me to see if I wanted the key to the city. I said, I dont want to be involved with nothing. =n RELATED NEWS CAM'RON BLAMES LIANGELO BALL FOR DETROIT LIONS' PLAYOFF EXIT: 'Y'ALL COULDA HAD EMINEM' JANUARY 21, 2025 They offered me that shit. They said, Cam, you want the key to the city? I was like, That aint really up my alley right now. Im cool with the key to New York City, man. Cam then questioned the value of the honor, saying: Where does that get you? I dont want nothing to do with the keys to the city and the n-ggas giving em out, the n-ggas who previously had em. I dont got nothing to do with the key to the city.345110Cam'ron,,Eminem,,Urban,News,blogs/1-2025/345110-camron-eminem-a-138-s.jpgIce-T has an important question for America after convicted felon Donald Trumphttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-ice-t-a-733431/features/blogs/blmnetworks-ice-t-a-733431/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-ice-t-a-733431/#commentsSat, 25 Jan 2025 17:47 GMTIce-T has an important question for America after convicted felon Donald Trump was sworn in as president for a second time. Trump is a felon following his conviction last year for falsifying business records in his controversial hush money trial, though he avoided any jail time. Following Trumps inauguration on Monday (January 20), Ice-T was left wondering why a persons past criminal convictions are relevant in job interviews if they have no determination in disqualifying someone from running for president. He asked his 1.8 million followers on X (formerly Twitter): If a FELON can become President& Why keep it on Job applications&? Just sayin. The gangsta rap pioneer sparked a spirited discussion on the social media platform, with people from both sides of the political spectrum weighing in. One user replied: Ive had two Government jobs in my life, I never wouldve been considered for hire if I had any convictions, even a misdemeanor, let alone a felony, let alone multiple felony convictions. With this corrupt Administration, its almost a requirement to have a serious criminal record before youre allowed in. Another asked a similar question: why cant they vote if they can be president? while someone else chimed in: Because there are different rules for the rich and ordinary people. This is why Ice T is my GOAT, applauded another in response to his inauguration tweet. Across the U.S., felony convictions have to be stated on job application forms, while other rights such as voting, benefits and travel can be restricted. Ice-T previously made it clear that he would not be voting for Trump. =n RELATED NEWS SNOOP DOGG BRANDED A 'SELLOUT' FOR TRUMP BALL PERFORMANCE AFTER SLAMMING MAGA RAPPERS JANUARY 20, 2025 In the run up to last years election, he wrote on X: As this election gets closer I warned you to expect insanity. What I hate the most is finding out that people I consider friends are Racists. They may like me, but talk shit about other races openly. And probably dont like other Black people. Make America Great Again (By the way America is a Continent including Mexico). Im not Democrat or Republican.. But CHARACTER is more important to me than politics. FUCK [clown emoji] And those that roll with him. Trump celebrated his return to the White House with a number of inauguration balls in Washington, D.C., which featured performances from several rappers including Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Nelly and Soulja Boy. After facing heavy criticism from fans online, Nelly defended his decision to perform at the pro-Trump event during an interview with Geto Boys legend Willie D. Im not doing this for money, he said. Im doing this because its an honor. I respect the office. It dont matter who is in office. The same way that our men and women, our brothers and sisters who protect this country, have to go to war for whoever is in office. If they can put their lives on the line for whoevers in office, I can damn sure perform for whoevers in office. He added: Im not saying that he aint got some fucked up ways. Thats why Im not telling you who to vote for. But what Im saying is, hes the President of the United States; hes not a candidate.345108Ice,T,,Donald,Trump,,Urban,News,blogs/1-2025/345108-ice-t-a-733431-s.jpgHAPPY NEW YEAR 2025https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-new-year-a-1869461/features/blogs/blmnetworks-new-year-a-1869461/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-new-year-a-1869461/#commentsWed, 1 Jan 2025 14:53 GMTWe're WTBS Blazin FM will like to everyone a Happy Blessed New Year 2025 so let's make this new year be a transformation positive year by supporting each other out through business, heart, soul, so we can be more better in life not against each other across the nation also in the urban black community God Blessed.....343548New,Year,,2025,,Celebration,blogs/1-2025/343548-new-year-a-1869461-s.jpgRay J has revealed more details about his confrontation with Diddys three sonshttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-ray-j-a-6853311/features/blogs/blmnetworks-ray-j-a-6853311/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-ray-j-a-6853311/#commentsFri, 1 Nov 2024 18:28 GMTRay J has revealed more details about his confrontation with Diddys three sons Justin, Christian and Quincy while sitting down for a chat with Nicki Minaj. The One Wish singer appeared on Minajs Instagram Live on Wednesday (October 30) and detailed what went down between him and the Combs siblings at a Halloween party this past weekend. PauseNext video0:08Full-screen After being asked point-blank by Nicki if he was fighting in the club, Ray J replied: No, we didnt have a fight. We had a big argument right outside the club. This time, I think I got loud and got aggressive. But it was the third time this happened so I felt like I needed to stand up for myself. Even though I was talking shit and we were having a lot of crazy words, I was walking that way to avoid the issue. So thats what happened and its unfortunate. He then revealed that he and the Combs siblings later hashed things out on a phone call: Whats dope is that we all got on the phone and we talked for about 35 minutes. The singer and reality star also confirmed that the confrontation was over comments I was making on my show, referring to his somewhat bizarre monologue about asses being taken on his web series The Reality Check with Ray J. Later in the conversation, Ray J detailed one of his previous run-ins with Diddys sons, saying: First off, they tried to fight me before in a hotel. Justin said, Lets take a fade. I dont like what youre talking about with my pops.' He added: They tried to [be] cocky [to] me. It was in another dimension [&] I feel sad that violence is at the forefront of this, and we shouldnt do that. It was previously reported that Ray J was confronted by the three Combs siblings following influencer Tara Electras Unruly Agency Halloween party in Los Angeles in the early hours of Sunday morning (October 27). According to TMZ, Justin, Christian and Quincy surrounded the 43-year-old and took issue with some of the things he had said about their father since he was first accused of sexual assault last year. An argument broke out, with Justin and Christian allegedly making it clear that they wanted to fight Ray J. Chris Brown, along with others, then reportedly stepped in to break up the confrontation and diffuse the situation between the four men. =n RELATED NEWS DIDDY'S CHILDREN SPEAK OUT AGAINST 'ABSURD' ALLEGATIONS THAT HAVE 'DEVASTATED' THEIR FAMILY OCTOBER 22, 2024 Ray J later confirmed the report while appearing on Clubhouse with Wack 100 but asked the controversial music manager not to post his comments online. The singer previously said he was cutting ties with Diddy after the video of him assaulting Cassie in 2016 surfaced online. Appearing on Shannon Sharpes Club Shay Shay podcast, he said: Everybody messes up, but we cant be cool after that. Its unforgiveable, its too much. He added: Theres no room for that in this world that weve been working hard to get to [&] Thats fucking unacceptable. Ive never ever seen nothing like that in my life. Ray J also suggested a unique punishment for Diddy: Bare knuckles, you know what Im saying? The homie need a public whipping. Its the only way its gonna be right [&] 100 lashes [&] 1,000 lashes. That would help.338604Ray,J,,P.,Diddy,,Nicki,Minaj,blogs/11-2024/338604-ray-j-a-6853311-s.jpgSexyy Red Screams In Fear While Getting Pranked For "Punk'd" Reboothttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-sexyy-red-a-1534710/features/blogs/blmnetworks-sexyy-red-a-1534710/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-sexyy-red-a-1534710/#commentsFri, 11 Oct 2024 19:21 GMTIt was a spooky but hilarious moment. Even the mother of Sexyy Red recently went wildly viral, so it's no surprise that pranking the St. Louis femcee would be a hot Internet moment. Moreover, this was for Punk You, the YouTube series rebooting the legendary Punk'd prank show. Basically, what happened was that Sexyy went to a Texas mansion in the woods with her friends and family, hoping to stay there for a few days. They quickly realize that something's off about the place, with them being creeped out by the forest around them and wanting to go out. You can even see the rapper get goosebumps before some flickering lights and an image of a little girl on the TV fully freak her out. You can find a snippet of the prank in the tweet down below, but if you want to watch the full thing, click on the second "Via" link further down below. It was a pretty hilarious moment overall, and it contrasts some recent criticism that Sexyy Red got for joking around with her friends. Folks thought that they singled out one woman for her looks, but she explained that they just have that type of humor. Regardless of what you thought about that debacle, it doesn't make this prank any less amusing. Read More: Sexyy Red Unfazed After Streamer Awkwardly Dodges Her Kiss Elsewhere, Sexyy Red is still churning out bangers and promotional material to maintain her dominance in the rap game right now. The "U Kno What To Do (UKWTD)" artist probably has a lot more on the way, and we wouldn't be surprised if she closes 2024 out with another big drop. Maybe she instead focuses on her extracurricular resume, such as show appearances like these or her WWE partnership. Either way, we can't see how 2025 wouldn't be another big year for the Hood Hottest Princess. However, it's not like all this success hasn't come with its fair share of social media speculation and gossipy drama. For example, Sexyy Red is still cheekily playing along with the "love triangle" between her, Chief Keef, and King Von's sister Kayla B. At the end of the day, its vagueness and lack of clarity is kind of the point. But she knows exactly how to play that game. 336770Sexyy,Red,,Punk'd,Reboot,,Hip,Hop,News,blogs/10-2024/336770-sexyy-red-a-1534710-s.jpgRosa Parks stood up for African Americansby sitting down.https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-rosa-parks-a-864810/features/blogs/blmnetworks-rosa-parks-a-864810/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-rosa-parks-a-864810/#commentsFri, 11 Oct 2024 19:11 GMTRosa Parks stood up for African Americansby sitting down. AlthoughnAbraham Lincolns 1863 Emancipation Proclamation granted slaves their freedom, for many years Black people were discriminated against in much of the United States. In southern states, for instance, most Black children were forced to attend separate schools from white kids in classrooms that were often rundown, with outdated books. African Americans also couldnt eat at the same restaurants as white people and had to sit in the back seats of public buses. Segregationthe separation of raceswas enforced by local laws. Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913. On December 1, 1955, she boarded a city bus in Montgomery,nAlabamanand sat in the middle, where Black passengers in that city were allowed to sit unless a white person wanted the seat. As the bus filled with new riders, the driver told Parks to give up her seat to a white passenger. She refused. The driver called police, and Parks was arrested. Rosa Parks is fingerprinted after being arrested for her bus protest in Montgomery, Alabama. Photograph by Underwood Archives / Contributor / Getty Images Her arrest sparked a major protest. For more than a year, most Black people in Montgomery stood together and refused to take city buses. (One of the leaders of the boycott was a young local pastor namednMartin Luther King, Jr.) Public vehicles stood idle, and the city lost money. Still, the Montgomery Bus Boycott didnt end until a 1956 Supreme Court decision ended racial segregation on public transportation throughout the United States. Parks died on October 24, 2005. But throughout her life, her refusal to give up her seat inspired many others to fight for African-American rights and helped advance the civil rights movement of the 1950s and '60s.336769Rosa,Parks,,Front,Seat,,Black,365,blogs/10-2024/336769-rosa-parks-a-864810-s.jpgSt. Lucie Public Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, October 8th - Thursday, October 10thhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-school-closed-a-1926910/features/blogs/blmnetworks-school-closed-a-1926910/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-school-closed-a-1926910/#commentsMon, 7 Oct 2024 22:07 GMTSt. Lucie Public Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, October 8th - Thursday, October 10th due to Hurricane Milton. Any district sponsored after-school activities and extended day activities will continue as planned today. These decisions were made based on the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center and in coordination with the Emergency Operations Center. We anticipate resuming normal operations on Friday, October 11th. Please check the SLPS website and social media for further updates.336408School,Closed,,Hurricane,Milton,,Weather,Report,blogs/10-2024/336408-school-closed-a-192-s.jpgGeorge Washington Carver How this scientist nurtured the landand peoples mindshttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-george-washington-carver-a-19934010/features/blogs/blmnetworks-george-washington-carver-a-19934010/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-george-washington-carver-a-19934010/#commentsSat, 5 Oct 2024 23:57 GMTGeorge Washington Carver How this scientist nurtured the landand peoples minds. To George Washington Carver, peanuts were like paintbrushes: They were tools to express his imagination. Carver was a scientist and an inventor who found hundreds of uses for peanuts. He experimented with the legumes to make lotions, flour, soups, dyes, plastics, and gasolinethough not peanut butter! Carver was born an enslaved person in the 1860s in Missouri. The exact date of his birth is unclear, but some historians believe it was around 1864, just before slavery was abolished in 1865. As a baby, George, his mother, and his sister were kidnapped from the man who enslaved them, Moses Carver. The kidnappers were slave raiders who planned to sell them. Moses Carver found George before he could be sold, but not his mother and sister. George never saw them again. After slavery was abolished, George was raised by Moses Carver and his wife. He worked on their farm and in their garden, and became curious about plants, soils, and fertilizers. Neighbors called George the plant doctor because he knew how to nurse sick plants back to life. When he was about 13, he left to attend school and worked hard to get his education. In 1894 he became the first Black person to graduate from Iowa State College, where he studied botany and fungal diseases, and later earned a masters degree in agriculture. In 1896, Booker T. Washington offered him a teaching position at Tuskegee Institute, a college for African Americans. George Washington Carver holds soil from a field. PHOTOGRAPH BY BETTMANN / GETTY IMAGES There, Carvers research with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans flourished. He made agricultural advancements to help improve the lives of poor Black farmers like himself. With the help of his mobile classroom, the Jesup Wagon, he brought his lessons to former enslaved farmworkers and used showmanship to educate and entertain people about agriculture. On January 5, 1943, Carver died after falling down some stairs. But his contributions to the field of agriculture would not be forgotten. Carver became the first Black scientist to be memorialized in a national monument, which was erected near his birthplace in Diamond Grove, Missouri.336249George,Washington,Carver,,Black,History,365,,Urban,Education,blogs/10-2024/336249-george-washington--s.jpgUpdated forecast for Tropical Storm Milton - Sat 10/5 at 6pm USET:https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-tropical-storm-update-a-795410/features/blogs/blmnetworks-tropical-storm-update-a-795410/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-tropical-storm-update-a-795410/#commentsSat, 5 Oct 2024 22:41 GMTUpdated forecast for Tropical Storm Milton - Sat 10/5 at 6pm USET: Milton expected to make landfall Wednesday as a category 3 hurricane near St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida Will exit the east coast as a category 2 hurricane near New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida This is the center of the forecast cone track. The cone is over 400 miles wide. It could hit as far north as the Big Bend area of Florida that was already devistated by Hurricane Helene, or as far south as southwest Florida near Naples Currently for my area they are forecasting up to 10 inches of rain, sustained tropical storm force winds with gusts of category 1 hurricane strength336240Tropical,Storm,Update,,Hurricane,Milton,,Weather,Report,blogs/10-2024/336240-tropical-storm-upda-s.jpgWale has given Future his flowers, crowning the trap titan a top 10 rappershttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-wale-flowers-a-16655310/features/blogs/blmnetworks-wale-flowers-a-16655310/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-wale-flowers-a-16655310/#commentsWed, 2 Oct 2024 02:50 GMTWale has given Future his flowers, crowning the trap titan a top 10 rapper of all time. The D.C. rapper appears to be a fan of Hendrixs latest effort Mixtape Pluto as he took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday (September 30) to heap high praise on the Freebandz boss. Future means so much to Hiphop. A top ten. Im not debating that one, he wrote. Wales opinion appeared to ruffle feathers among those who werent as enthusiastic about Futures ranking among raps all-time greats, but he refused to back down. In a second post, he added: I got some folks fired up today & I seen.. excuse me for havin a diverse palette & art is subjective. Im listening to The Beach Boys right now and then Devin the dude. Yall like what yall liked&see yall on the road [blue heart emoji, moon emoji]. Theres at least one other Hip Hop figure that agrees with Wale. Back in April, Charlamagne Tha God &#100;&#101;&#99;&#108;&#97;&#114;&#101;d Future the most influential rapper of the last decade. Speaking on his Brilliant Idiots podcast with Andrew Schulz, the radio personality argued that the March Madness hitmaker belongs in the same conversation as the so-called Big Three of Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. They talking about a Big Three but really theres a Fantastic Four. If you really wanna get a little spicy, Future could be in the Big Three, he said. =n RELATED NEWS FUTURE & TRAVIS SCOTT MAKE CHART HISTORY FOR VERY DIFFERENT REASONS SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 He then pointed to Futures influence, saying: For better or worse, I can find a million Future clones all around the world. I dont think theres any rapper thats influenced culture and music more than Future over the last decade. I think Future has influence. People wanna be Future, people wanna sound like Future. Charlamagne also cited some of the rappers more recent achievements, including simultaneously topping the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 with his joint album with Metro Boomin, We Dont Trust You, and Kendrick-assisted hit Like That. I would have Drake, Future, Kendrick, personally, he added, nudging J. Cole out of the top three. Statistically, if youre talking about numbers and all of that, Futures over Cole. Charlamagne did, however, acknowledge that Cole is a stronger lyricist than Pluto.Future has also previously called himself a top five rapper of all time. In a chest-thumping social media post back in 2018, he shared a picture of himself in a fur coat along with the caption: Top 5 dead or alive and Im #1.335879Wale,,Flowers,,R&B,Newsblogs/10-2024/335879-wale-flowers-a-1665-s.jpgAndrn 3000 has likened himself to Lil B, stating that he makes jazz like the Hip Hophttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-andre-3000-a-803229/features/blogs/blmnetworks-andre-3000-a-803229/Posted by blmnetworks0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/blmnetworks-andre-3000-a-803229/#commentsThu, 26 Sep 2024 02:52 GMTAndrn 3000 has likened himself to Lil B, stating that he makes jazz like the Hip Hop oddball approaches rap music. In an interview with the Recording Academy that was published on Wednesday (September 25), 3 Stacks was asked who he considers his peers in his new genre. He explained: A long line of historical bands like Sun Ra, the Chicago Art Ensemble. Even rapper Lil B. I was joking to myself: I was like, Im almost the Lil B of this type of music. Lil B is, they call it based rap. My son actually turned me on to Lil B. He continued: Because a lot of what hes doing is made up or improv or really reactionary. Its not this studied, perfect thing. Because I came up in the 90s, we came up with Nas and Wu-Tang and some of the [people] considered the best rappers around. It was about clarity. It was more of a studied kind of thing. A person like Lil B is not studied at all. But the way the kids respond to him, its because of that. Its kind of like a punk way of rapping, and I like it. [And what Im doing is] almost like punk jazz or punk spiritual jazz. Its pure feeling. Last month, the Outkast legend released a new film to accompany his New Blue Sun album nearly a year since the album came out. He premiered Listening To The Sun and described it as an intimate film. The ambient instrumental project, partly built around Andrn 3000s flute playing, divided fans following its release last November due to its lack of rapping. LL COOL J was among those disappointed by the project and shared his brutally honest thoughts on LeBron James and Maverick Carters The Shop earlier this year. Listen, he is amazing. His bars are all the way up. Not the flute, B. Not the flute, he said. Lets not lie to ourselves. I dont wanna hear him do the flute. You wanna hear me do a violin album? The New York native also urged 3 Stacks to return to rap, saying: I wanna hear him get with Big Boi, I want them to make an OutKast [album] or [for him] to do a solo album. Every time he does a verse, its enough material for an album! Hes so gifted. So its like, Come on, B. Not the flute. That man needs to know the truth.335344Andre,3000,,Lil,B,,Hip,Hop,News,