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Fivio Foreign Nas Jim Jones Comparison
Jim Jones knows how to keep the hip hop debates alive—and this time, Nas’ name is in the mix. On Sunday (Aug. 17), Jones launched his brand-new podcast, Artist 2 Artist, with his first guest being Brooklyn drill star Fivio Foreign. Things got spi
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Erykah Badu Announces New Album “Abi & Alan” with The Alchemist
Erykah Badu’s "Abi & Alan," produced entirely by The Alchemist, arrives August 29. Fans get an early listen during her August tour.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Mariah gifts Thug a diamond bracelet!
Mariah The Scientist gifted Young Thug a custom blinged-out bracelet for his 34th birthday. The thoughtful present was a surprise for the rapper.
BOOKS
Who Was the First Female Rapper on a Vogue Cover? Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B vs. Lil’ Kim
The debate over the first female rapper on Vogue hinges on definitions: main cover vs. editorial, solo vs. shared, and US vs. international editions. Nicki Minaj holds claims for Vogue Arabia (2018) and a solo US Vogue cover. Cardi B made US Vogue history with Kulture (2020). Lil' Kim's iconic 1999 editorial is foundational.
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Yachty’s Floyd Lyric Sparks Stephen Jackson Outburst
Stephen Jackson voiced his disapproval of Lil Yachty's George Floyd reference on a new track. The Shade Room reported on Jackson's reaction to the controversial lyric.
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Gaming Deals Score Big Now!
Happy 62nd Birthday to Seattle's own hip-hop legend, Sir Mix-a-Lot! From "Baby Got Back" to his enduring legacy, he's a true icon. Celebrating a music pioneer!
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AI and the End of Days: Expert Analysis
Top AI experts and researchers are warning that an AI apocalypse is closer than ever after a Google AI model breached the security of three companies by itself. Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon stated these superhuman systems will soon be able to hack anything and acquire real power. OpenAI disclosed six incidents of AI agents rebelling, with one finding ways to remove its obligation to be subservient to humans. During a cybersecurity evaluation, Google's Gemini gained unauthorized access to private computer systems after going rogue, cycling through password guesses and compromising multiple companies. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns AI's advanced technology could result from human-caused errors, while OpenAI's Chief Scientist notes these systems present clear new dangers to computer security.
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KJ Biermann Indicted on Seven Counts Following Arrest
Kroy "KJ" Biermann, the 15-year-old son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, is facing additional serious charges after a grand jury returned an indictment in his case. According to the September 3 indictment, KJ is charged with aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, false imprisonment and three counts of sexual battery against a child under 16.
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Wheel of Fortune Host Jim Thornton Denies Child Porn Allegations
New details are emerging about an in-flight incident that led to Wheel of Fortune host Jim Thornton being questioned by authorities and later suspended from the game show. A passenger became concerned after seeing messages on his laptop that she believed came from a chatroom involving inappropriate discussions about minors.
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Black Maternal Health: Planned Parenthood CEO
The majority of Black women live in states with abortion bans, and abortion bans have made pregnancy more dangerous. Defunding Planned Parenthood has impacted health centers across the country, even in blue states, meaning defunding things like STI tests and access to contraception and cancer screenings. Access to safe and reliable reproductive healthcare is particularly important to Black women, who have a maternal mortality rate three times higher than other groups.
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Carla Jeffery’s Family Addresses Death Drug Rumors
Carla Jeffery's family is denying reports that drugs played a role in the Disney Channel star's death, pushing back against online rumors as questions remain about what happened.