Brooklyn Boxer Ronald "Smiley" Campbell Passes Away at 49.
Reported by Source Money: Brooklyn boxer Ronald "Smiley" Campbell passed away on August 13, 2023, at the age of 49. Campbell was a three-time Golden Gloves champion as an amateur before turning pro with over 150 fights. Campbell was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He began boxing at a young age and quickly showed promise.
Read full storyBobbi Althoff Shows Up In Hollywood To Appear In New Offset Music Video?
Los Angeles, CA - Bobbi Althoff, the popular TikToker, influencer, and podcast host, made a cameo appearance in Offset's new music video for "Jealousy." The music video was shot in Hollywood, and it features Althoff rapping the Migo's Star line "I'm Michael not no Jermaine."
Read full storyLil Tay Death Hoax and Kai Cenat Riot Highlight Dangers of Social Media
Two recent incidents involving social media influencers have highlighted the dangers of the platform. In one incident, 14-year-old influencer Lil Tay claimed to have died. In the other incident, Kai Cenat, a popular YouTuber, caused a riot in a New York City mall when he made a surprise appearance.
Read full storyNews Outlets Fooled by Lil Tay's Death
Popular 14-year-old YouTuber Lil Tay sparked a frenzy on social media this week when her account posted a series of videos and tweets claiming that she had died. The posts were quickly shared by fans and news outlets alike, who began reporting on Tay's death as if it were fact.
Read full storyLillian Cooper Apartments In Utica NY Floods Again After Rain, Residents Thank Security for Warning.
Lillian Cooper Apartments in Utica, New York, flooded again after rain on Friday. This is the fourth time in four years that the apartment complex has flooded, and residents are growing frustrated with the lack of maintenance.
Read full storyOrlando Rapper "Big Whacko" Ask For Bond In Exchange For Cooperation?
A new video released by the Unspoken Crime Murders Channel shows West Orlando rapper Big Whacko asking officers for a bond in return for cooperation. The footage, which was recorded on May 5, 2021, shows Big Whacko being arrested for drug dealing near a school. In the video, Big WHACKO can be seen asking the officers if he can get a bond if he cooperates with them.
Read full storyRetired Homicide Detective Phil Ramos Says Keefe D Changed His Story About Tupac Shakur Murder
Keefe D's Confession to the Murder of Tupac Shakur. 7KTNV Las Vegas reported in 2018 that Keefe D had been arrested in connection with the murder of Tupac Shakur. However, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office later denied that Keefe D had been arrested.
Read full story315 Cinema: "Keefe D Admitted to Being the Triggerman First in 2Pac Murder. I Heard The Audio"
In a recent video, 315 Cinema, a local YouTube channel, has claimed that Keefe D admitted to being the triggerman in the murder of Tupac Shakur. The channel alleges that Keefe D made this confession in a two-hour interview with Greg Kading, a former Los Angeles Police Department detective who investigated the case.
Read full storyKeefe D Changed His Story About Tupac Shakur Murder: What Role Did Greg Kading Play?
Why Keefe D Changed His Story About Murdering Tupac Shakur and Why Greg Kading Didn't Mention It. In 2009, Keefe D, the uncle of Orlando Anderson, gave a secretly recorded interview to Los Angeles Detective Greg Kading in which he claimed to be the trigger man in the murder of Tupac Shakur. However, he later retracted this statement and said that his nephew, Orlando Anderson, was the one who shot Tupac Shakur.
Read full storyDo Rappers Who Say They Freestyle Cap or is it Really Off Cap?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as it ultimately depends on the individual rapper. However, there are a few things that suggest that some rappers do write in their head.
Read full storyCharlie Baltimore Says R. Kelly and His Team Hated on Biggie
Charlie Baltimore Says R. Kelly and His Team Hated on Biggie. In a recent interview with Art of Dialogue, Charlie Baltimore made some startling allegations about R. Kelly and his team. Baltimore, who was on tour with Kelly and Biggie Smalls in London in 1994, said that Kelly and his entourage were "hating" on Biggie.
Read full storyWilliam Young's Rebel Lion Album Artwork Is Finally Released.
William Young, a hip hop pioneer who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, has released the colorful artwork for his upcoming sophomore album, Rebel LionPresenting His Khan Gang. The album is scheduled to be released later this year by U-Khan Entertainment.
Read full storyBeyond The Building's Event in Bed Stuy Brooklyn, All Are Welcome.
Brooklyn, NY - July 17, 2023 - Brick Rose, will be sponsoring a fundraiser in the heart of Bed Stuy Brooklyn on July 23rd. The event is to help build a community care center in Brooklyn. Donations are welcome at the door, but community support is more appreciated.
Read full storyDerrick Parker: The Hip Hop Cop Who Started the NYPD's Rap Intelligence Unit
Derrick Parker: The Hip Hop Cop Who Started the NYPD's Rap Intelligence Unit. Derrick Parker is a former NYPD detective who is best known as the "Hip Hop Cop." He was the first detective to be assigned to the NYPD's Rap Intelligence Unit, which was created in the early 1990s to investigate the growing problem of violence in the hip hop community.
Read full storyLillian Cooper Apartments in Utica, NY Out of Order, Residents Desperate for Help
Lillian Cooper Apartments in Utica, NY Out of Order, Residents Desperate for Help. The elevator at the Lillian Cooper Apartments in Utica, NY has been out of order for weeks, leaving many residents, including the elderly and disabled, struggling to get around.
Read full storyMartini: The Multi-Talented Rapper and Engineer Who's Putting Utica NY on the Map
William Henderson, better known by his stage name Martini, is a jack-of-all-trades in the Utica music scene. He is a top-notch studio engineer who has recorded 75% of the musicians in the city, and he is also one of the town's best rappers.
Read full storyShaft Infinity: The Next Up-and-Coming Rapper from Rome, NY with Major Deal
Tamar Fredericks, better known by his stage name Shaft Infinity, is the new talk of Rome, NY. He hails from 123rd st Harlem, and he's been honing his craft for years, collaborating with some of the greats in the area. He's finally getting his break, with his single "Sunday Morning" gaining over 1,000 spins a day.
Read full storyNewYork Times Square Petition Calls for "Diamond Squares" to Honor Cultural Contributions
Times Square Petition Looking to Garner 10,000 Signatures. A petition has been started calling for Times Square to create a "Walk of Fame" similar to Hollywood's, but with diagonal squares instead of stars. The petition, which is currently looking to garner 10,000 signatures, argues that Times Square is a major tourist destination and that a "Walk of Fame" would be a great way to honor the people who have made significant contributions to the arts, entertainment, and culture.
Read full storyThe Unsung Rap Superstar Who's Ready for His Shot at Roc Nation
Pop-U is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York, who has been making music for over 30 years. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Papoose, 3D Natee, and Sean Price. But despite his talent and experience, Pop-U has never been signed to a major label.
Read full storyUpcoming Rapper To Get Major Deal By 50
Rapper 50 Cent is known for his ability to spot talent and sign successful artists. He has launched the careers of many of today's biggest hip-hop stars, including Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, and Tony Yayo.
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