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On this date in 1991, the DJ that “speaks with his hands” dropped his own full length album shortly after the release of Public Enemy’s Fear Of A Black Planet entitled Terminator X And The Valley Of The Jeep Beats, which featured the front man of PE, Chuck D, Sister Souljah and the metal band Black Flag.

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As far as commercial reception goes, the singles “Homey Don’t Play Dat” and “Buck Whylin” featuring Chuck and Sister Souljah, reached Number 1 and Number 7 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles  respectively.

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1. “Vendetta…the Big Getback”—0:34

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2. “Buck Whylin’ (featuring Chuck D & Sister Souljah)—4:15

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3. “Homey Don’t Play Dat”—4:12

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4. “Juvenile Delinquintz”—4:12

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5. “The Blues”—6:04 (by Andreaus 13 and Dj Mars)

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6. “Back to the Scene of the Bass”—4:19

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7. “Can’t Take My Style”—1:14

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8. “Wanna be Dancin’”—3:56

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9. “DJ is the Selector”—2:53

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10. “Run That Go-Power Thang”—2:53

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11. “No Further”—3:42

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12. “High Priest of Turbulence”—1:46

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13. “Ain’t Got Nuttin’”—3:49

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Art Genesis founder Mashonda Tifrere has curated “I Never Really Knew You …,” a dual exhibit composed of a six-artist group exhibition and a solo exhibit of L.A. based artist Lanise Howard’s newest body of work, “M.U.S.E. Miss. Understood. Sensuality. Economized.”

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“I Never Really Knew You …” features works from artists Tonia Calderon, Swoon, Dionne Simpson, Malik Roberts, Amani Lewis (in collaboration with photographer Mazi Smazi), and Calvin Clausell Jr. and has been carefully crafted to reflect the many layers of the ego and serve as a visual journal that offers a story of self-awakening and truth.

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Spanning various genres and mediums, “I Never Really Knew You …” invites the viewer into the minds of the artists, highlighting their creative processes, growth, vision, and diverse voices.  “Our mental, emotional, and physical health are all victims of the lies our ego-selves whisper in our minds,” Tifrere said. “The ego is the master of disguise. But once you witness the ego, you realize that it never really existed. ‘I Never Really Knew You …’ invites the viewer to realize that we are in control of our human story and that the only way to reveal our truths is by removing our masks and the many layers of fear they hide. Each work of art in this exhibition is a testament to the transformative power of self-realization to align us with life’s potential wonders.”

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The exhibition will be open from May 15 to June 1 at Praz-Delavallade, located at 6150 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048. The exhibition’s gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 

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Following his SOLD-OUT 2023 North American UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour and record-breaking No.1 album UTOPIA, Travis Scott’s UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour is set to continue this summer with 12 arena and stadium dates, including his largest U.K. headline show to date at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Set to transport fans into an unparalleled audiovisual experience, the next leg of the tour will kick off in the Netherlands at the Gelredome on the 28th of June, continuing through the United Kingdom and Europe, making stops in Poland, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Itlay, Czech Republic before wrapping in Frankfurt, Germany on 27^th of July.

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1 Euro/Pound from every ticket sold, will go to Cactus Jack Foundation, a 501(c)3 with a mission to uplift Houston youth through toy drives, scholarship programs to HBCU college students, and fulfilling expenses for education and creative endeavors.

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His critically acclaimed album UTOPIA, was the biggest-selling hip-hop release of 2023, holding strong at No.1 on the Billboard Top 200 for four weeks running, and garnering over 50 billion streams globally. Additionally, Spotify named UTOPIA the most streamed album in its first week in 2023, and Apple Music confirmed the biggest first-day streams of an album in 2023.

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UTOPIA finds GRAMMY® nominated Travis Scott at the height of his powers as a performer, songwriter, producer, and collaborator proving once again that nobody sounds like Travis. It continues to enshrine him as the culture’s foremost sonic innovator and has been heralded as the ‘‘album of the decade’.
Tickets for Travis Scott UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour will go on sale Friday, 10 May at 10am local time at travisscott.com.

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Coke Boy French Montana recently visited his partner, the Wave God Max B, in prison, and Biggaveli made sure to post the pics from the V.I. on social media.

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Max posted two pics of him and French, with Max donning his jail jumpsuit and the former Bad Boy dressed in casual, designer drip.

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He captioned his post, “BRO CAME THROUGH AND DROP OFF A BAG [wave emoji] ALL THE FEMALE CORRECTION OFFICERS PUT ON LIPSGLOSS WHEN THEY SAW YOU THEY WANTED A TASTE [laughing face emoji] #COKEWAVE 4 LIFE #loyalty #2025 #HIPHOPSAVIOR.”

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The “2025” hashtag is a hint that Max will be released from prison next year.

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Max B was previously expected to be freed last year following a substantial reduction to his initial 75-year sentence for armed robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault and murder in 2009.

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The Harlem native had his sentence substantially reduced to 20 years in 2016 after taking a plea deal, before announcing three years later that it had been further cut to 12 years. Recently, he has been boasting that he could be coming home, saying: “It’s almost over. Two more joints, n-gga, I’m sliding out. Max Bigavell. 45, I feel good, look good. I taste good, I smell good, n-gga.”

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In preparation for her new album, Megan Thee Stallion dropped a mean freestyle over a classic Gucci Mane beat to introduce her new “Megan May” freestyle series.

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Thee Stallion dropped a hot sixteen over Gucci’s 2010 “I Think I Love Her” track to kick off #MeganMonday and added the snakeskin concept of her new release by shedding her skin and clothing last week in an image she posted on IG.

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“Hotties it’s officially MEGAN MAY [snake emoji] Get ready,” she wrote.

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Megan is slated to start her Hot Girl Summer tour with Glorilla on May 14 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The tour will then tour through major cities in the United States before heading overseas in July.

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Rapper Meek Mill took to his Twitter page on Monday afternoon to express his frustration over not being able to reach his son, whom he shares with Milan Harris, to wish him a happy birthday. In a pair of heartfelt posts, Meek voiced his disappointment at the situation.

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“Happy bday czar me and papi called you 10 times today!” Meek wrote in one post, reflecting the desire to connect with his son on his special day. In another post, he added, “My other son can’t even wish my other son happy bday … it’s looks perfect on the net!” The sincerity of his words resonated with fans, who flooded the replies with supportive messages.

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Among the supportive messages, one fan wrote, “I don’t know you but I just want to tell you not to give up yet. There’s always hope, dear friend; just with time, things will get better. Wishing you a successful day.” Another added, “Sorry to hear that, pray that God will change things soon on their behalf,” echoing sentiments of hope and encouragement.

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The Neighborhood Talk caught Meek Mill’s posts and shared them alongside Milan Harris’ birthday tributes for their son. Harris, in a touching caption accompanying a photo of herself with the child, expressed her love for their son, saying, “Happy birthday to my handsome baby boy @czartharuler. I love you so much, I can write a book about how you changed my world but we’re running late lol. I can’t believe I’ve been a mom for four years; time is flying.”

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In the comments section of Harris’ post, Meek Mill’s fans emerged, urging her to allow the rapper to speak with his son. Meek and Milan Harris welcomed their child in 2020, sharing a birthday with Meek himself.

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Look at his tweets below.

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Authorities are investigating a shooting outside Drake’s home, The Embassy, in Toronto. Authorities confirm Drake is not injured.

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According to City News, emergency response teams came to the home around 2 a.m. on Tuesday. A suspected shooter fled the scene in a car. The area has now been closed off by law enforcement.

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According to a source close to CBC News and local police, the injured man was a security guard at Drake’s home, injured in a driveby. He was shot in the upper chest and was found unconscious. He had emergency surgery at a local hospital.

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Law enforcement is not making connections to Drake’s current beef with Kendrick Lamar.

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This story is updating.

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In a remarkable feat, the Minnesota Timberwolves achieved what eluded all of Denver’s opponents in last year’s championship run: they beat the Nuggets in Denver twice. With a dominant 106-80 victory on Monday, the Timberwolves now hold a commanding 2-0 series lead.

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The win was fueled by a suffocating defense that limited Denver to its lowest-scoring game since September 1, 2020. Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards led the offensive charge with a combined 54 points, while the entire team worked cohesively to stifle Denver defensively.

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Despite the absence of Kia DPOY finalist Rudy Gobert, who missed the game for the birth of his child, the Timberwolves forced Denver into a staggering 16 turnovers, converting them into 19 points.

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“Rudy’s driven the defensive culture here,” Wolves coach Chris Finch said. “I think it’s a testament to his impact, his presence and what he’s infused into the team of how important defense is and how great it can be when we play it.”

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With the series shifting to Minnesota for the next two games, the Timberwolves are in a commanding position. Through two games, they have showcased their defensive prowess with 15 steals, 18 blocks, and 31 forced turnovers, while holding the Nuggets to just 40.5% shooting. As the series progresses, Minnesota looks poised to maintain their momentum and continue their quest for playoff success.

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In a sensational Game 1 showdown, Jalen Brunson spearheaded the New York Knicks to a thrilling 121-117 win over the Indiana Pacers. Brunson’s remarkable performance saw him tally 43 points, with an astounding 21 points scored in the final 10.5 minutes, nearly single-handedly outscoring the Pacers down the stretch.

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Brunson’s incredible feat places him in elite company. He joins basketball legends Jerry West, Michael Jordan, and Bernard King as the only players with four consecutive playoff games in which he scores 40 or more points. Notably, Brunson achieved this milestone while also dishing out 5 or more assists in each game, showcasing his versatility on the court.

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Assisting Brunson in the victory were his former college teammates Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo, collectively contributing 92 points to the Knicks’ tally. Hart played a crucial role in the game-ending surge, while DiVincenzo sealed the victory with a clutch 3-pointer.

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Despite strong performances from Pacers starters Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam, their bench dominated, outscoring the Knicks bench 46-3. Obi Toppin, T.J. McConnell, Isaiah Jackson, and Ben Sheppard combined for an impressive 46 points on efficient shooting, highlighting the depth of the Pacers’ roster.

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Joe Budden has exmained the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef as it currently stands. Speaking with Akademiks, Budden says he is now over it and Drake is tired.

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“I’m over it. Drake sounds exhausted,” Budden said. “I want the battle to end after ‘Not Like Us.’ I learned today I like Drake on offense and not defense.”

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You can hear it below.

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Joe Budden on call with Akademiks stream reacts to 'The Heart Part 6' and says Kendrick has beaten Drake if the battle ends today

"I'm over it… Drake sounds exhausted… I want the battle to end after Not Like Us… I learned today I like Drake on offense and not defense" pic.twitter.com/dd7orCCNKk

— SOUND (@itsavibe) May 6, 2024

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“The Heart Pt. 6” from Drake sounded like his last entry in the beef with Kendrick Lamar. He even raps in the middle of sexual assault jabs, “I don’t wanna diss you anymore, this really got me second guessing.”

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You can hear it all below.

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After Kendrick Lamar took Drake’s timestamp records, The Boy returned the favor, snatching “The Heart” series for his latest track, “The Heart Pt. 6,” which addresses Kendrick Lamar.

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“The Heart Part 6 out now… And we know you’re dropping 6 mins after so instead of posting my address you have a lot to address,” Drake wrote on social media.

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The song is in response to “Not Like Us” and features a screenshot of an Instagram comment from Dave Free, likely shared to the page of Kendrick Lamar’s lover Whitney Alford. In the song, Drake drives home that she slept with Free and questions who really is the father of Lamar’s son.

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Additionall, Drake continues to state Kendrick Lamar has committed domestic violence and he planted the information used by Lamarr in his diss. Specifically, that he has an 11-year-old daughter.

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Drake also spent a large amount of the song shooting down allegations of being a pedophile:

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