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Federal Judge Grants Kodak Black Permission To Travel
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty After a few years of missing out on Kodak Black shows, fans will finally be able to witness, and possibly catch COVID-19, as he’s has been given permission to travel across the states for work purposes only. TMZ is reporting that the Trump-pardoned rapper was granted permission by a federal judge to travel across state lines for the sake of his career, but of course, Kodak will have to let authorities know exactly where he’s going. What, y’all thought because of his orange pardon he’d be able to do whatever the hell he pleased? Well, you’re not alone because we sort of thought so too. According to the legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge says KB has to provide a full itinerary to his probation officer, including where he’ll be staying during the travel. Nat...
10 Things We Learned from Fredo Bang on The Breakfast Club
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Fredo Bang’s been in the rap game for a few years now, and though he’s still looking for his true breakout record in the game, he’s made quite the name for himself in the South plus certain circles and is now looking to ride that buzz from coast to coast. Earlier this week, the Baton Rouge rapper swung by The Breakfast Club in his Southernplayalistic steez to talk about music, religion, and porn. Seriously. Answering all questions thrown at him by Angela Yee, DJ Envy, and Charlamagne Tha God, Fredo obviously doesn’t have a problem living his life as an open book and isn’t scared to be judged by fans and listeners regardless of how “embarrassing” something might seem. Gotta respect that. Here are the 10 things we learned from Fredo Bang. Though Boosie Badazz is ...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K21’ Coming To Xbox Game Pass Thursday
Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Right on time for NBA All-Star Fanless Weekend, Xbox Game Pass owners are getting a pretty dope treat. Wednesday (Mar.3), 2K announced that NBA 2K21 would be available via Xbox Game Pass starting Thursday (Mar.4). The announcement comes as the NBA is getting ready for the annual celebration of its stars, NBA All-Star Weekend in Atlanta which will be running very differently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owners of either Xbox One or next-gen consoles Xbox Series S|X will be able to enjoy the full game, whether it’s the current-gen or the graphically enhanced version of the no.1 selling basketball video game franchise. Players who still haven’t bought NBA 2K21 for whatever reason will now be able to try out the game’s many modes like MyCAREER, The ...
Megan Thee Stallion & Her Body-Ody Star In Calvin Klein’s 2021 Spring Campaign
Source: Calvin Klein / Mario Sorrenti Megan Thee Stallion can now add a Calvin Klein ad campaign to her growing list of accomplishments. Thee Stallion and her now boo’d up cakes look absolutely stunning in her in Calvins in the company’s new Spring 2021 campaign that continues Calvin Klein’s minimalistic approach. Source: Calvin Klein / Mario Sorrenti In the campaign’s short film directed by Terence Nance, the “Good News” crafter stars alongside actor/musician Anthony Ramos (Hamilton/ She’s Gotta Have It), futurist/activist Janaya Future Khan, actor Jacob Elordi, musician Koffee, skate collective Queer Skate LA, singer/songwriter Rina Sawayama, musician/skateboarder Sage Elsesser, and dancer Vinson Fraley. Photographer Mario Sorrenti handles the still department capturing Thee S...
6 Dr. Seuss Books No Longer Published Due To Racist Imagery
Source: Scott Olson / Getty Dr. Suess books have been a staple of children’s classrooms, libraries, and the homes of families around the world for decades, but controversy surrounds a handful of previously published releases. On Tuesday (March 2), the business the oversees the affairs of the brand is pulling six of its books from its offerings due to racist and insensitive images. As reported by The Associated Press, Dr. Seuss Enterprises told the outlet that among the six books, such as And To Think That I Saw That On Mulberry Street and If I Ran The Zoo, will be removed from its publishing schedule. “These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” Dr. Seuss Enterprises said in a statement to The Associated Press on the late author Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday. “Ceasing...
Bun B Keeps It Very Trill, Calls Governor Greg Abbott’s Decision To Fully Open Texas “Batsh*t Crazy”
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Texas Governor Greg Abbott had everyone looking at him sideways, including Houston native Bun B, after he announced he was lifting mask mandates and fully opening the state. Bun B kept it real trill on Instagram after Abbott’s ridiculous decision to lift the mask mandate put in place to protect Texans from COVID-19 and allowing businesses to open at 100% capacity despite numerous warnings from health officials. In a caption along with a video featuring a fully-vaccinated Abbott happily making the bonehead announcement, in a room of maskless individuals, the rapper directly called out the governor, “This is bat shit crazy @govabbott, and you know it. As if you didn’t already have enough blood on your hands. SMFH.” Abbott’s announcement comes on the he...
Civil Rights Activist & Bill Clinton Adviser Vernon Jordan Has Died
Source: PGA TOUR Archive / Getty Vernon Jordan, a notable civil rights activist and an adviser to President Bill Clinton has died. The family said that Mr. Jordan passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones. Jordan was born August 15, 1935, in Atlanta, Ga., later graduating from Indiana’s DePauw University and the Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. In 1971, Jordan was the president of the National Urban League, a post he commanded for a decade. The NUL’s State of Black America report was first initialized by Jordan in 1976 in response to President Gerald Ford’s State of the Union Address which Jordan and the NUL failed to speak to the concerns that Black Americans faced at the time. Jordan’s tenure with the NUL was productive, as it expanded national chapter...
Iconic Reggae Vocalist Bunny Wailer Has Died
Source: Sakura/WENN.com / WENN Bunny Wailer, an original member of The Wailers singing group with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, has died. The details of Wailer’s death have yet to be revealed but it has been reported that the singer and songwriter passed away in his native Jamaica. Wailer was born Neville O’Riley Livingston on April 10, 1947, growing up in Nine Mile in St. Ann Parish where he befriended his future musical partner in Marley. The pair were bonded by the union of Livingston’s father and Marley’s mother, which produced a daughter, Pearl Livingston. The musical journey for Wailer began in the 1960s after forming The Wailing Wailers band with his stepbrother in Marley and their friend Tosh. Junior Braithwaite and Beverley Kelso were also early members of the band. The band cut two ...
Eddie Murphy Says Paramount Forced Them To Cast Louie Anderson In ‘Coming To America’
Source: Courtesy Amazon Studios / Amazon Studios One of the culture’s most beloved films is finally being revisited and we are here for it. Come to find out the one white supporting actor in Coming To America was a studio decision. As spotted on Yahoo both Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are making the rounds to promote the Coming 2 America. In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the long-time collaborators detailed making the original project. When reminiscing back to the classic movie, they revealed that they had some challenges with executives regarding casting all Black actors. In essence, the powers that be had a white man requirement in place to move forward with its production. “They were like, ‘There has to be a white person in the movie.’ I was like, ‘What?’ So who ...
Eddie Huang Talks Up Pop Smoke’s Acting Skills On ‘BOOGIE’ Film
Source: Willy Chavarria / W.C. Eddie Huang continues to put on for Asian Americans. His newest project aims to tell a story from his unique background and perspective. The Washington D.C. native is coming with his directorial debut BOOGIE, the coming-of-age story of Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a basketball phenom living in Queens, N.Y., who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals, and the burden of expectation. BOOGIE features a diverse cast including Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Bumblebee), Taylour Paige (White Boy Rick), and the late, great Pop Smoke. This was the “Element” rapper’s acting debut and was shot prior to his untimely death. H...
Spike Lee Partners With HBO On 9/11 Documentary For 20th Anniversary
Source: Cinzia Camela/WENN.com / WENN Spike Lee is taking on one of the most infamous moments in United States history for his next project. The creative will be chronicling the effects of the terrorist attacks that changed our country forever. As spotted on Variety, the Academy Award winner will be manning a new project regarding the events of September 11, 2001. According to the article, he has been contracted by HBO to develop NYC Epicenters 9/11→ 2021½. The movie is slated to paint an “unprecedented, sweeping portrait of New Yorkers as they rebuild and rebound, from a devastating terrorist attack through the ongoing global pandemic.” “As a New Yawker who bleeds orange and blue (the colors of New York City), I’m proud to have a ‘Spike Lee Joint’ about how our/my city dealt with bei...
Cory Gunz “Different,” Bodega Bamz “The King” & More | Daily Visuals 3.2.21
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty For a minute there, it seemed like Cory Gunz was well on his way to rap stardom. Yet, after building a buzz off the strength of Lil Wayne’s hit “6 Foot 7 Foot,” Gunz seemingly disappeared off the rap scene. Now all these years later the namesake of Hip-Hop veteran and “Creep Squad” OG, Peter Gunz, Cory returns with some new work in “Different” where he shows and proves his rhyme game is just as potent as ever and he’s ready for all the smoke critics might have to offer. From the Boogie Down Bronx to East Harlem, Bodega Bamz keeps his barrio bumping and for his clip to “The King,” he rolls hard in a Benz whenever he’s not stomping the concrete in some crispy Timbs. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Osbe Chill, No Komment, and more. CORY GUN...
