Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson The legendary producer/DJ says he’s been asking for his royalties for 28 years. According to Page Six, Pete Rock has yet to receive any royalties for his contributions to the 1994 ‘Illmatic’ album, one of the most acclaimed rap albums in music history. The legendary producer had this to say, “Nas…… read more »
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Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson According to WREG 3, a third suspect has been charged in Young Dolph’s murder. After apprehending Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith, a press conference was held and officials announced Shundale Barnet, as the third man in the murder case. Barnett, who is originally from Memphis but currently resides in Dallas,…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson Fox 13 Memphis is reporting that 23 year old Justin Johnson, was arrested in Indiana on Tuesday (January 11) and the second suspect, 32 year old Cornelius Smith, was also arrested and booked into Shelby County Jail. As of this morning, Wednesday, January 12, officials released an official indictment…… read more »
Editorial Photo Cred: Spatuletail History has been made. The Washington Post is reporting that The U.S. Mint has begun shipping quarters featuring writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou to banks in the United States — making her the first Black woman to be featured on a quarter-dollar. Deputy Director of the U.S. Mint, Ventris…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Everett Collection The New York Post reported that Bahamas Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fred Mitchell, announced the sad news of iconic actor, director, and activist, Sidney Poitier’s passing. His cause of death has yet to be confirmed. He was 94 years old. Poitier, working in Hollywood for over 70 years, was the first…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson The U.S. Marshals, Memphis Police Department, Crime Stoppers and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have identified 23-year-old rapper Straight Drop, born Justin Johnson, as a suspect in the shooting death of Young Dolph. Johnson currently has a warrant out for his arrest and has been added to TBI’s “Most…… read more »
Much love to Skeemonee for hosting and putting together his first Holiday Coat Drive. On Christmas morning from 10am until noon, less fortunate individuals and families showed up at the Friends of the Homeless Shelter, 112 N Independence Street in Kinston. They were able to pick out the coats of their choice and were also…… read more »
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Editorial Photo Credit: Steve Jacobson On Sunday, January 2, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ wide receiver Antonio Brown stripped off his jersey during the game against the New York Jets and walked off the field during the third quarter. He never returned and multiple outlets are reporting that Brown is no longer a member of the team.…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Elena R According to The Associated Press, “nearly $100 billion has been stolen from COVID-19 relief programs since the start of the pandemic. The Secret Service announced that the Department of Labor and Small Business Administration have been collecting data from programs set up to help small businesses and people who lost their…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson Nail technician, Shi Anderson, from Lil Baby’s hometown of Atlanta, posted photos of her son to her Instagram (@therealblasiianbihh) Monday claiming that Lil Baby is the father of her son. In her post she wrote, “I can’t keep this a Secret any longer. @lilbaby Needs to come take care…… read more »