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Ludacris Shares His List Of Top Five Rappers With The Best Flows

Ludacris shared which rappers he feels have “undeniable flows” in the music game, but it wasn’t an easy decision. He’s a crossover artist who is hailed as hip hop royalty with a sound and a style all his own. Ludacris has enjoyed a successful career in both music and film that has spanned over two decades, and when it comes to lyricism, he knows the ins and outs of what makes a good flow. During his recent appearance on XXL’s Hip-Hop Moments of Clarity, the rapper was asked to give his top five rappers with the most “undeniable flows,” and Ludacris...
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Russell Westbrook To Produce Series On Tulsa Race Massacre

The docuseries release will coincide with the 100th year anniversary of the massacre. Houston Rockets NBA star Russell Westbrook is now adding producer to his list of job titles. The basketball player will produce an upcoming docuseries about the 1921 Tulsa race massacre.   Confirmed by the production company Blackfin, Westbrook, who once played for the Oklahoma City Thunder team, will serve as the executive producer of the series tentatively titled, Terror In Tulsa: The Rise And Fall Of Black Wall Street. Often described as “the single worst incident of racial violence in American history,” the Tulsa race massacre involved a...
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Ice Cube Responds To Tweet Controversy: "My Account Has Not Been Hacked"

Ice Cube has stirred up conversation as his recent tweets have caused controversy, but he returned to let everyone know he won’t be silenced and he hasn’t been hacked. It may seem inconceivable that a man who once penned lyrics for a song called “F*ck the Police” could be criticized over his radical views on the government, but that’s exactly what happened to Ice Cube on Wednesday (June 10). Over the last week, Ice Cube has joined millions of others who have used their platforms to support Black Lives Matter and to speak against systematic racism. However, a few of...
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Russell Simmons Says He’s Not A "Monster": "I Don’t Feel That I Victimized Them"

Russell Simmons shared that he took and passed “nine separate three-hour lie detector tests.” When DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club shared yesterday that Russell Simmons would be joining the show on Wednesday (June 10), there was a little pushback from the public. Not everyone was happy to hear about the interview, especially Sil Lai Abrams, a woman who accused Russell Simmons of raping her back in 1994. She took to her Twitter account to call out The Breakfast Club and its hosts, calling them “rape apologists” in her tweet. Michael Loccisano / Staff / Getty Images During Simmons’s video conference...
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Kendrick Johnson’s Case Confirmed Closed Despite Public Outcry

The Georgia Bureau Of Investigation respond after a spike in demand to reopen Kendrick Johnson’s case. The current protests that are underway have shed light on many major flaws in the criminal justice system. From the way that policing works to how courtrooms function, there are many cases that have been left unresolved. Families are still demanding answers, as are the general public. Most recently, there’s been a major outcry to re-open the tragic case of Kendrick Johnson. Johnson was found dead rolled up in a high school wrestling matt. His death was determined to be an accident, per the...
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Coachella 2020 Officially Cancelled Over COVID-19 Concerns

Plans to host Coachella in October have officially been nixed. The world is still in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Over the last few weeks, there have been promising signs that we’ll be released from quarantine and be able to return to somewhat normal conditions. However, summer 2020 appears to still be canceled. Every single major event that takes place in the summer has been nixed. Festivals, specifically, were forced to call off their annual festivities at the advice of health officials. Coachella has been one of the biggest festivals in North America over the past few years....
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J.K. Rowling Doubles Down On Trans Stance, Emma Watson Responds

J.K. Rowling caught heat for her recent comments about trans people, and “Harry Potter” actress Emma Watson added her two cents. Daniel Radcliffe, the actor who portrayed Harry Potter in the celebrated films, recently came forward to speak about transgender women. His comments were prompted by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, as she found herself in the midst of controversy following a few remarks she made about being transgender. The public believed Rowling was saying that trans women weren’t real women because they couldn’t do what biological women could, as well as other remarks, sparking accusations that Rowling was transphobic....
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Nicki Minaj Addresses 6ix9ine Collaboration Backlash

Nicki Minaj reacts to the backlash over her upcoming collaboration with Tekashi 6ix9ine. Over the past two years, Nicki Minaj‘s career has been filled with rather questionable moves. Her ongoing feud with Cardi B remains a hot topic but what was even more peculiar was her decision to align herself with Tekashi 6ix9ine. “FEFE” became a massive hit for both artists and a definitive track of summer 2018, months before 6ix9ine would face racketeering and firearm charges. Even then, Nicki Minaj’s rep was at risk by associating herself with someone who’s on probation for child molestation charges. Maybe it was...
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Google Explains Photos Of Black People Listed Under "Unprofessional Hairstyles"

Google was criticized once again after a search of “unprofessional hairstyles” brought up images of black people. The first time Google found itself in trouble about their “unprofessional hairstyles” search results was four years ago. The search engine is a favorite, but when users saw that “unprofessional hairstyles” brought up photos of black people—specifically donning natural, braided, or dreaded styles—people became upset. It seems that the controversy has made its way to 2020, because Google is once again addressing their controversial issue since not much has changed. The Shade Room reportedly spoke with Cathy Edwards, the Vice President of Google...
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Kendrick Lamar’s "HiiiPoWer" Invoked The Spirit Of Lesane Parish Crooks

Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” has soundtracked peaceful protests but as these same peaceful protesters get hit with teargas and rubber bullets, “HiiiPoWer” truly resonates with the times. “I watch this video and reminise on that krazy am hour of september 13, 2010. I got a visit from Lesane Parish Crooks. Reserch this name.” There’s a question that often frequents certain rap circles: “what would the rap game be like if Tupac was alive today?” ‘Pac doesn’t necessarily stand at the top of hip-hop’s Mount Rushmore due to his technical prowess or even the charge of his wordplay. He’s the greatest...
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