
Heather Grant (@_hspeaks)
- Oct 31, 2020
Crank Dat? Soulja Boy Says He Deserves Credit For What He's Done in the Music Industry
Mr. Crank Dat has been in the limelight since he hit the scene in 2007 and he hasn’t let up yet. From music to reality TV shows and video games, DeAndre Way has proven that he can get the bag in any avenue. It’s impossible to forget the viral Breakfast Club interview where Soulja Boy expresses how much he’s done for the game, especially Drake. Although the interview had a comical feel to it, there wasn’t a lie told. Soulja Boy is responsible for the influx of music on the int

Heather Grant (@_hspeaks)
- Oct 31, 2020
Whitney Houston & Sza Share a Major Accomplishment
There are few vocalists who are able to feel their legacy and impact while they’re still alive. Although her memory has been muddled with her history of drugs, the amount of magic that Whitney Houston was responsible for during her life is what she should be remembered for. Most singers could only dream of being compared to the late great Whitney Houston let alone standing in the same accomplishments as her. In the past few days Sza’s debut album CTRL has joined Whitney Houst

Deandre Yard (DeandreNYC(
- Oct 31, 2020
Guns And Ammo Return To Walmart
Ammunition is making a comeback to Walmart stores. They were pulled following what they described as “isolated civil unrest” following the fatal shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. Overnight chaos ensued, when 300 protestors took to the streets and seriously injured police officers. Walmart was among the stores that were destroyed and looted during the turmoil. Walmart has made the decision to pull firearms several times over the course of the year. Back in June, they removed fire

Heather Grant (@_hspeaks)
- Oct 30, 2020
#NewMusicFriday: Add These To Your Playlist
Another Friday has come and that always means an influx of new music and we're here to help you sift through it all. Here are a few must downloads from the newly released list. Ariana Grande - Positions(Album) This generation's pop princess is back with an album that you’re guaranteed to have on repeat for the remainder of this week. Features from Doja Cat, The Weeknd and Ty Dolla $ign helped to boost the already lyrically sound album. BENEE, Lily Allen, & Flo Milli - Plain F

Truth (@truth_bn)
- Oct 28, 2020
Cryssy Bandz Discusses the Release of Her Upcoming Album, ‘Crystal Clear’ and More
Cryssy Bandz, the Brooklyn rapper most notably known for her single ‘Halo’ featuring A. Boogie (2019), is making big moves in 2020. While many people are using this year as a time for self-reflection and relaxation, Cryssy Bandz is pushing her pen and hustling hard. So far this year Bandz has released four singles, made an appearance in Red Bull Music Studios' web series “The Cut” and has announced the upcoming release of her long-awaited album, “Crystal Clear”, set to drop t

Deandre Yard (DeandreNYC(
- Oct 28, 2020
New York Protests Mirror The Mayhem In Philly
The pain and public outcry surrounding Walter Wallace Jr’s death is spilling over into other parts of the northeast. This past Monday in Philadelphia, police shot and killed 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr. after demanding he drop his knife. It has been revealed that Wallace Jr. suffered from mental illness and according to his father, was prescribed medication for it. As a result of the fatal shooting, over 300 protestors took to the streets and seriously injured police office

Deandre Yard (DeandreNYC(
- Oct 28, 2020
60 Minutes Host Receives Death Threat Over Trump Interview
CBS is beefing up security for “60 Minutes” correspondent Leslie Stahl, after one of her relatives received a death threat. The death threat stems from Stahl's tense interview with President Donald Trump, which resulted in him storming off the set. The President walked off the set due to what he felt was “unfair questioning” from Stahl. The President has been vocal lately about unfair treatment from the press. He feels the press asks Joe Biden soft ball questions in compariso

Deandre Yard (DeandreNYC(
- Oct 28, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett Is Sworn In:
What Should We Expect?
The seat left vacant by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg has now been filled. Just days before Election Day, Judge Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court. Barrett’s appointment solidifies a conservative majority on the court. Barrett was confirmed by a vote of 52-48, all of the democrats voted against her nomination. There is only one Republican senator, Susan Collins, who voted against Barrett’s nomination. Barrett says that she will not be used as a political pawn

Deandre Yard (DeandreNYC(
- Oct 27, 2020
The Rise And Fall Of Silento:
Inside The Rappers Recent Arrests
Five years ago, Silento was riding a wave far ahead of its time. “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” was one of the biggest songs of 2015, reaching the top three position on the Billboard charts and staying there for six non-consecutive weeks. The song is certified six-times platinum in the United States. The song’s success landed Silento a record deal with Capitol Records. Fast forward five years later and there is an entire app dedicated to viral dances, producing young superstars ov

Deandre Yard (DeandreNYC(
- Oct 27, 2020
Fatal Police Shooting in Philadelphia
Results In Major Chaos
This past Monday, police shot and killed 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr. after demanding he drop his knife. Police responded to a call around 4:00 PM that reported a person with a weapon. When officers arrived, they came face to face with Walter Wallace. According to police spokesperson Tanya Little, the officers tried talking the weapon out of Wallace’s possession. He instead charged towards the officers, prompting them to shoot multiple times. Walter was struck in the should
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