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Drake’s “ICEMAN” stays locked at number one for its fourth week straight on the Billboard 200. Drake is still running the charts with ICEMAN locked in at number one for its fourth straight week on the Billboard 200. The album pulled in 133,000 equivalent units in the tracking week ending June 11, which marks a 22 percent dip from the previous week, but that’s not stopping the momentum. According to Billboard, the project earned 132,000 streaming equivalent units that translated to 135.82 million on-demand official streams, nearly 500 album sales, and the remainder in track equivalent albums. What makes this…

On Friday (June 12), the 3×3 league co-founded by Ice Cube that gives former NBA hoopers more life in their basketball bones, announced it has reached a deal with a special purpose acquisition company, Graf Global Corp. The news of the league going public comes on the heels of the BIG3 starting its ninth season on June 20 in Los Angeles, with four games: Detroit Amps vs. DMV Trilogy, LA Riot vs. Miami 305, Houston Rig Hands vs. Chicago Triplets, and Dallas Power vs. Boston Ball Hogs. Kevin C. Cox / Ice Cube / BIG3With Ice Cube’s BIG3 planning to…

Fonati Pennoh, widely known as FP, is a Navy veteran, fitness motivator, entrepreneur, and cofounder of Family First Fitness. Raised in a Liberian American household, he was taught the importance of education, discipline, and hard work from an early age. Those values became the foundation that helped shape his character and prepare him for life’s many challenges. FP proudly served in the United States Navy, completing multiple combat deployments and gaining experiences that strengthened his resilience and commitment to personal growth. His military service exposed him to different cultures and perspectives while reinforcing the mindset that success comes through consistency,…

RZA and Wu-Tang Clan rewrote the Knicks’ championship story by changing lyrics mid-halftime performance to energize Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks didn’t just win a championship; they won it with Wu-Tang Clan as their spiritual co-pilot. The New York squad’s first NBA title in 53 years wasn’t just about basketball anymore. It was about Hip-Hop energy, Shaolin wisdom, and RZA literally changing lyrics mid-performance to keep Madison Square Garden alive when the team was getting destroyed. Now the Knicks are taking over the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” for a special episode, and Wu-Tang Clan is performing…

Rumors claim Klay Thompson privately criticized Megan Thee Stallion’s behavior, calling her “too ghetto.” Klay Thompson apparently took on more than he could handle in his last relationship. This is a completely new pick and roll. Rumors are swirling that the former NBA champion had some harsh words about former boo Megan Thee Stallion. And, even worse, it was all behind her back, if the rumors are correct. According to reports that trace back to the Daily Mail, sources claim Klay privately complained that Megan was “too ghetto and loud” and said “I’m tired of this ghettoness.” WOW. There’s been…

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 25: League founder Ice Cube acknowledges the crowd during week one of the BIG3 three on three basketball league at Barclays Center on June 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) BIG3 is taking a major step forward in its growth journey. The professional 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz announced it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Graf Global Corp. (NYSE American: GRAF). Upon closing, the combined company will be renamed Big3 Basketball Holdings, Inc. and is expected to trade under the ticker…

Danny Simmons, the acclaimed artist, poet and longtime creative mentor whose influence reached far beyond his famous family, has died, leaving behind a lasting legacy of compassion and artistic expression. Danny Simmons, the older brother of Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons and rapper Rev Run of Run–D.M.C., has passed away. He was an abstract expressionist artist, author, poet and philanthropist that contributed greatly to the world of art. Danny Simmons spent a lifetime creating art while his family built empires in music and entertainment. His cause of death was not immediately revealed. His death was announced by Russell Simmons, who shared…

Jay-Z’s exclusive Target release for the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt has reignited old debates about boycotts and Black consumers Jay-Z is the center of a major conversation once again. This time the Roc Nation honcho in a firestorm regarding the Black consumer, respect, activism and more. The billionaire faces criticism after Target announced an exclusive 30th anniversary edition of his landmark debut album, Reasonable Doubt. The opus, considered a classic, will feature special packaging, a unique vinyl color variant and previously unreleased versions of select tracks. This can only be purchased at the retail giant. While many collectors and rap heads welcomed…

‘This happened to me THE DAY BEFORE MY WEDDING!’ A woman went viral for filming her confrontation with an Albuquerque, New Mexico, nail salon employee, who she says let another customer skip her in line in the middle of her service.  On June 2, @bbym666 posted the interaction with NT Luxury Spa and Nails to TikTok. The video has amassed over 32.5 million views as of this writing. “I’m in the middle of trying to get a set done, and this woman says, ‘Can I get my nails done first?’” says the disgruntled customer.  Why Was the Customer Upset With…

The wait is over for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari. On Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the seven-time world champion delivered the performance Ferrari fans had been hoping for since his arrival, capturing his first victory in red and ending a 686-day drought between Formula 1 wins. The triumph marked Hamilton’s 106th career Grand Prix victory and his first in 31 starts with the legendary Italian team. Ferrari’s race unfolded with precision from the opening lights. The team rolled the dice on an aggressive strategy, sending Hamilton out on soft tires while several key rivals opted for a more conservative approach.…