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Last Sunday, Cubans in a small town 16 miles from Havana filled the streets to demonstrate against the government. The unrest quickly spread on social media, igniting protests across the island, marking the first such nationwide wave of protest in the communist country in decades. On Thursday, the Black Lives …
Read More »Legendary Rapper and DJ Biz Markie Dead At 57
Biz Markie (Marcel Theo Hall) has reportedly died at the age of 57. According to a Facebook post made by his brother, Diamond Shell, the rapper passed away on Friday (July 16). “To the baddest in the beats icon legend … my brother BIZ MARKIE… I’LL miss you more than …
Read More »Rihanna is Renting Out Beverly Hills Mansion for $80,000 a Month
Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a music and fashion powerhouse, and she’s racked up enough receipts to prove it. In 2019, the Grammy winning “Umbrella” singer was recognized by Forbes as the wealthiest female musician in the world. Rihanna reportedly accumulated a $600 million fortune. Although she’s known for her successful …
Read More »Study Finds That Police Officers Speak to Black Drivers Less Respectfully Than White Drivers
Photo: Grindstone Media Group (Shutterstock) An American Psychological Association analysis of body camera footage from more than 100 police officers found that during traffic stops, officers tended to speak to Black men in a less respectful and less friendly tone than they typically did with white men. That might not …
Read More »The Highbrow Return of Nicolas Cage
The actor is known for his over-the-top performances, but his latest film shows that he’s mastered the art of subtlety. Courtesy of Neon On the basis of its advertising, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the indie film Pig is nothing more than the latest over-the-top entry in Nicolas Cage’s …
Read More »Wiz Khalifa Says He Has Covid, Has No Symptoms
Written by Quinci LeGardye Wiz Khalifa has COVID-19. The rapper, 33, tweeted his diagnosis Wednesday. “Okay, loved ones….sooo…..Ya boy got covid. No symptoms. Just stay away from me for a lil while,” he wrote. Okay loved ones….sooo…..Ya boy got covid. No symptoms. Just stay away from me for a lil …
Read More »Celebrities React To News Of Biz Markie’s Death
According to his representative, legendary beatboxer, DJ, and rapper Biz Markie passed away on Friday (July 16) by his wife’s side. He was 57. The pioneering MC had been hospitalized since July 2020 after suffering from complications due to Type II diabetes. It isn’t clear at this time if that’s …
Read More »James Brown’s Estate Is Almost Settled 15 Years After Death
The dispute over James Brown’s estate is reportedly coming to an end 15 years after the legend’s death in 2006. Brown’s children and the estate’s administrator, Russell L. Bauknight, announced that a settlement was reached last Friday after two months of “lengthy discussions.” The settlement will resolve outstanding lawsuits centered …
Read More »Train To Be A Better Leader Under The Guidance Of The World’s Best CEO’s With These Courses
Only a lucky few are born with innate leadership skills, but this doesn’t mean that they can’t be learned. The truth is that the world’s greatest leaders make it a point to work at themselves and improve the way they lead instead of simply acting on intuition. Some had to …
Read More »Legendary Rapper and DJ Biz Markie Dead At 57
Biz Markie (Marcel Theo Hall) has reportedly died at the age of 57. According to a Facebook post made by his brother, Diamond Shell, the rapper passed away on Friday (July 16). “To the baddest in the beats icon legend … my brother BIZ MARKIE… I’LL miss you more than …
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