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Malcolm X’s Killers Set To Be Exonerated For His Assassination

Since 1965, two of the three men convicted for assassinating Civil Rights' great leader Malcolm X pleaded on the side of their innocence for several decades. Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam never wavered from their position. Aziz referred to his conviction as "the result of a process that was corrupt to its core — one that is all too familiar." According to the Associated Press, in a statement, he said, I do not need a court, prosecutors or a piece of paper to tell me I am innocent. Looking bac
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Wesley Snipes Breaks His Silence, Responds To Marvel Recasting Him In 'Blade' Reboot.

Big news for fans of the Blade franchise. Wesley Snipes just spoke out about the new reboot. He was not cast in the new reboot, and Mahershala Ali now has the top job. Ali will resurrect the role as the new Blade. Snipes talked to Yahoo Entertainment about this situation. Watch the interview below. Wesley Snipes says he's talked to new Blade star Mahershala Ali, assures us he's not the least bit bitter over new casting. — Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) November 18, 2021
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Young Dolph dies in shooting in hometown

Young Dolph was shot and killed in Memphis Wednesday afternoon. According to reports, Young Dolph was buying cookies in a store when the shooter pulled up with his car, fired his gun and killed the rapper around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. https://twitter.com/ComplexMusic/status/1461055577526837248?s=20 The rapper, whose real name is Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr. is well known in the Memphis community. More details to come soon.
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Have Drake And Kanye Squashed Their Beef? Recent Hang Alludes To Yes.

Recently, on the Drink Champs podcast, Kanye West appeared on the show to shed some light on all things, according to him. When West opened up about whether or not he would do a Versuz battle with Drake, the host quickly pivoted the conversation. N.O.R.E., one of the hosts, used it as an opening to discuss the beef behind the feud between West and Drake. West said he attempted to squash the beef with a text chain that leaked, but since has not found a way to amend their relationship. All that
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VIDEO: Gunman Attempts Mass Church Shooting, But 'God' Steps In

Sunday service at Nashville Light Mission Pentecostal Church started out as it does every week. But this particular Sunday, on November 7, had a very different outcome. A young man, Dezire Baganda, 26 years of age, who had attended church services prior, but was not a member, walked up to the podium to make some remarks. That was the moment he chose to pull out a gun and start waving it around. Alarmed, some individuals can be seen making their way out of the building, while others stayed calm a
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Kanye West Just Dropped The DONDA Track Featuring André 3000

This evening, it was announced that Kanye West dropped the deluxe version of his album DONDA. And the streaming service TIDAL was one of the first to make the powerful statement on Twitter. They simply captioned their post, You’re welcome. Donda Deluxe. You’re welcome. https://t.co/Ajnp2Mn8tM Although Kanye West released the DONDA album over on August 29 this year with over 27 tracks, there was a need to release a deluxe full-length version with an additional five tracks. One of the most hi
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This NFT Just Sold For $3.4M, Why? Find Out.

For those not fully up on NFTs, basically the industry has exploded. In addition to under the radar NFT markets, notable auction houses are now capitalizing on the action. Sotheby's, a famous global auction house, established in 1744, is based on their site, "the world’s largest, most trusted and dynamic marketplace for art and luxury." And now, they have launched a whole marketplace dedicated exclusively to NFTs. Sotheby's announced it on Oct 15. The New Sotheby's Metaverse Now with their mar
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Dapper Dan Becomes First Black Designer To Win The Lifetime Achievement Award At The CFDA

The Council of Fashion Designers of America held their awards show on November 10. At the ceremony, they awarded Dapper Dan (also known as Daniel Day) its highest honor. He became the first Black designer to receive the coveted and well deserved Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. To add an additional layer of notoriety and significance to his win, it is important to cite another achievement. He is the only designer to earn the award without first having a formal runway show. He never us
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Athleisure Never Goes Out Of Style, And This Is The New Drop You Don't Want To Miss

Nowadays, at grocery stores, or even malls, people are in athleisure wear. From yoga pants and sweats to low tops and high top sneakers, people are choosing comfort over style more and more. An athleisure brand, considered the new kid on the block, makes headway in this industry. It took one of the biggest cultural shifts in the world's history and created a tangible solution to it. The brand Actively Black redefines what it means to be a Black owned athleisure label. Featured In The New York
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For The First Time In Over 40 Years, Georgia Wins The National Championship

Georgia takes home the National Championship after dueling with their number one rival Alabama. With just 97 seconds of play in the very first quarter, Georgia took down Alabama's Bryce Young to cause a fumble with a resulting touchdown. Unfortunately, for Georgia, that call was reversed after reviewed, but may have been an early indication that Georgia was out for the win. Neither team was able to get a firm footing in its offense until after the half. The first and second quarters kept both t
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Kid Cudi Walked The Red Carpet In A Bridal Gown, Vogue Calls Him "Marriage Material"

Kid Cudi is standing out from the crowd for a reason other than his music. He appeared on SNL in an ensemble that he says was a nod to the late great Kurt Cobain, frontman from Nirvana. Since then, he has taken it to another level. Tonight, he donned an ornate all lace outfit to the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards (the CFDA Awards, for short), and caught the eye of everyone. PEOPLE reported that Cudi debuted a design by one of the nominees of the evening. In the "American Emerg
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VIDEO: Inside Swiss Beatz's Insane Cliffside Mansion Overlooking The Pacific Ocean

Swiss Beatz is known for going live and posting videos from his garage. Now this is not your regular run of the mill place to store your garage. It is an impressive display of custom craftsmanship that will make you wonder how much money he's taking in each year. And according to reports, he is worth $150 Million dollars and so is his wife. With a combined $300 Million dollar nest egg, they can afford to spend some serious coin on their home. And that's exactly what they did. Watch below, as bot
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Drake has released a statement on Astroworld disaster - "My heart is broken"

Days after performing at Astroworld as a surprise guest, Drake has shared some words regarding the tragedy that killed 8 people and injured hundreds. Drake said, “I’ve spent the past few days trying to wrap my mind around this devastating tragedy. I hate resorting to this platform to express as emotion as delicate as grief but this is where I find myself. My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives and for anyone who is suffering.” He adds, “I will continue to
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9 Sneaker Releases Dropping This Week By Nike

Every week, true sneakerheads have their ears to the ground. If they miss a drop on the first day, they are at risk of the dreaded sold out date that leaves them open to ups and downs of market manipulation caused by scarcity. So in order to stay above the curve, they must know what’s coming before the drops appear online and in stores. We’re here to help you navigate through some of our favorite drops. This week we’re spotlighting Nike. And here are our favorites coming down the pipeline. Plea
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Kanye West has asked Drake to squash beef - " It's time to put it to rest"

Kanye is calling Drake to join him on stage to perform their newest albums in Chicago, to get Larry Hoover, co-founder of Chicago's Gangster Disciple Gang, freed from jail. J.Price shared a video of Kanye and himself on twitter and mentioned that he and YE met at the last minute. In this video, Kanye reads a message to Drake :  “I’m making this video to address the ongoing back and forth between myself and Drake,” he said. “Both me and Drake have taken shots at each other and it’s time to put i
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All 8 Victims From The Astroworld Tragedy Identified And Honored In Vigil

The events at Astroworld this past weekend are heartbreaking. Eight individuals lost their lives in the chaos that ensued during Travis Scott's set at the concert. Below, new source, KHOU 11, identifies the the victims in the video. Travis Scott is covering the funeral expenses for the victims. He also went on Instagram Stories to offer his prayers and sentiments to the victims, their families and his fans. More on the horrendous Astroworld tragedy below. READ: Travis Scott Breaks Silence,
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