Daniel Gibson Defending Wife’s Honor in Battery Charge

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(L-R) Keyshia Cole and Daniel Gibson attend the 2013 Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on July 6, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Daniel “Boobie” Gibson tells TMZ that he was just defending his wife’s honor when he got into an altercation with a man at the Essence Music Festival earlier this month.

Gibson, who played with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, called in to “TMZ Live” to explain why he turned himself in to police in New Orleans today on 2nd degree battery charges.

Boobie says his wife Keyshia Cole was performing at the event when a man approached her and spouted off some very “disrespectful” comments toward the singer.

Boobie says an altercation broke out and “safety was threatened,” so Boobie says he “needed to take action.”

Despite the allegations against him, Boobie says he did nothing wrong, adding, “I have nothing to be ashamed of or hide.”

J. Cole and Wale Team up for “What Dreams May Come” Tour

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J. Cole and Wale are coming to a city near you this fall. J .Cole has announced dates for his “What Dreams May Come” tour featuring the Wale.

The North American trek will make stops at theaters beginning September 10 in Miami, FL, traveling to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and Las Vegas, before wrapping October 30 in Seattle, WA.

Tickets go on sale in select markets starting August 2 at 10 a.m. local time.

See an itinerary below.

“What Dreams May Come” Tour Dates

Sept. 10 – Miami, FL – James L. Knight Center
Sept. 12 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
Sept. 13 – Tampa, FL – David A. Straz Performing Arts Center
Sept. 14 – Jacksonville, FL – Moran Theater
Sept. 15 – Augusta, GA – William B. Bell Auditorium
Sept. 17 – Charlotte, NC – Halton Arena @ UNC Charlotte
Sept. 19 – St. Louis, MO – Fabulous Fox Theatre
Sept. 21 – Chicago, IL – Arie Crown Theatre
Sept. 24 – Boston, MA – Agganis Arena @ Boston University
Sept. 25 – Philadelphia, PA – The MANN
Sept. 27 – Cleveland, OH – State Theatre
Sept. 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
Oct. 2 – Norfolk, VA – Chrysler Hall
Oct. 4 – Atlanta, GA – The Fox Theatre Atlanta
Oct. 8 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Oct. 10 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
Oct. 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
Oct. 13 – St. Paul, MN – Myth
Oct. 15 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland by AMC
Oct. 17 – New Orleans, LA – Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena
Oct. 18 – Houston, TX – Reliant Arena
Oct. 19 – Austin, TX – Austin Music Hall
Oct. 20 – Grand Prairie, TX – Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
Oct. 22 – Broomfield, CO – 1st Bank Center
Oct. 25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Oct. 27 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theatre
Oct. 30 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre

Boobie Gibson Arrested for Assault and Battery

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Keyshia Cole’s husband Daniel ‘Boobie’ Gibson arrested in New Orleans for assault and battery…

From TMZ

Keyshia Cole’s husband Daniel “Boobie” Gibson — a professional basketball player — has been arrested in New Orleans today … and according to reports, he’s been charged with assault and battery.

TMZ has confirmed … 27-year-old Gibson — who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season — turned himself in to the New Orleans Police Department earlier today.

The details surrounding the alleged assault and battery are unclear — and cops have not identified the accuser.

There are reports that the alleged attack occurred at the Essence Festival earlier this month.

Gibson was released from custody at 11:09 AM local time.

Get Ready!! Ev’ryday Black Radio is HERE!! Premiering this Saturday, July 27th at 7pm

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July 26th , 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ev’ryday Black Radio

Washington, DC

 

EV’RYDAY BLACK GOES LIVE WITH NEW RADIO SHOW

Washington, DC Soul Band Takes it to the Next Level

Ev’ryday Black Radio featuring J’Evryday and Dre Black is a unique radio show that will premiere this Saturday, July 27th, 2013 at 7:00pm and every Saturday thereafter; showcasing indie and underground artists and music, also exposing the world to the music that is Ev’ryday Black, a Hip-Hop/Soul band with roots in Rock n’ Roll,  Funk, and Go-Go.  The weekly show provides other up and coming artists insightful hints into taking their craft to the next level. The show also features up-to-date hot topics, international, national, and local news and politics, and the latest in entertainment, music, and fashion.  “The Real Deal” a segment within the show, keeps it all the way real as Ev’ryday Black discusses controversial topics and lead thought provoking discussions with invited panelists.

The new radio show will be broadcasted through Listen Vision Recording Studios online streaming website, www.ListenVisionLive.com, where the broadcast of Ev’ryday Black Radio will stream live. Now broadcasting in all fifty states and over 100 countries worldwide, Listen Vision Recording Studios’ Listen Vision Live/WLVS Radio is the largest streaming-online broadcasting brand in the DC metropolitan area.

Ev’ryday Black was created back in 2007 by bestfriends J’Evryday and Dre Black. Combining the most talented of musicians from across the DMV,  Ev’ryday Black was birthed from the roots of  Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk with hint of that DC sound Go-Go.  The band had a brief stint at the Ras Dashen and the R & R, before disbanding in 2008. J’Ev’ryday went on to form Ev’ryday Baby and Dre Black created a smoother form of Ev’ryday Black, Dre Black & Egocentric.  Dre Black & Egocentric had the pleasure of performing at the  DC Summer Fest, Black Family Reunion, and other special performances throughout 2009-2010.  Currently, Ev’ryday Black is back and stronger than ever with an ongoing gig at Haydee’s Lounge, and have recently performed at Indulj Lounge, the Ev’ryday Black Appreciation and Community Day, and the IUPAT DC 51 2nd Annual Car Show.

For additional information please contact Dre Black at dreblacksofresh@gmail.com or J’Evryday at jevryday@comcast.net

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NBA Champion Dwayne Wade’s Ex-Wife on the Street Homeless???

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While NBA superstar Dwayne Wade is enjoying his status as a National Champion with the Miami Heat and has his “dream” woman in Gabrielle Union.  His ex-wife Savannah’s life has taken a different turn.  Savannah was posted up and spotted in downtown Chicago with a sign that read “NBA Miami Heat Star Mother of his Children on the Streets.”  As this may come to a surprise to many, Dwayne and Savannah have been in an ongoing battle since she lost custody of their children.  Here’s hoping that the can come to some consensus and Savannah can get the financial, emotional, or maybe mental help that she needs.

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Jay Z’s ‘Magna Carta’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart

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Jay Z’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail” album storms in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 528,000 copies in its first week according to preliminary data from Nielsen SoundScan.

The larger-than-expected start is the second-biggest sales week for a single album this year. It bypasses the previous runner-up, Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories,” which opened with 339,000 in May. Both albums trail behind the year’s largest frame, racked up when Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience” exploded with 968,000 in its first week.

“Magna Carta” also gives the hip-hop icon his 13th No. 1 — extending his record for the most chart-toppers by a solo act in history. Among all artists, only the Beatles — with 19 No. 1s — have more. Tied for the third-most No. 1s are Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Presley, who each have 10 leaders.

Jay Z has seen every one of his solo studio albums reach No. 1 since 1998’s “Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life,” which also happened to mark his first No. 1. His 13 chart-toppers also include three collaborative albums: one each with R. Kelly, Linkin Park and Kanye West, respectively.

-Billboard

Harvard Establishes Nas Hip Hop Fellowship

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Harvard University has established the Nasir Jones Hip Hop Fellowship to fund scholars and artists who show productive scholarship and creative potential in hip hop.

Nas tells Rolling Stone,

“I am immensely over-the-top excited about the Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellowship at Harvard. From Queens, NY to true cultural academia. My hopes are that greed for knowledge, art, self-determination and expression go a long way. It is a true honor to have my name attached to so much hard work, alongside great names like Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and W.E.B. Du Bois and to such a prestigious and historical institution, and all in the name of the music I grew to be a part of.”

Still #NOJUSTICE for Trayvon Martin; They got it Wrong Again!!!!

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While myself like thousands around the nation and even the world learned the #notguilty verdict;  my mouth dropped in disbelief that in 2013 we still have so far to go as a nation, as a people, for BLACK people.  As an educated Black man, I am hurt, heartbroken and literally disgusted.   However, knowing our history and the struggles we had to endure, can I say I am really surprised?  I am so concerned for this upcoming generation and how blind-sided they have become.  We must continually educate and protect our young one’s by our own measures that they do not grow up in this world clueless.

Trayvon did not die in vain, because this history defining moment hopefully have changed how not only the justice system review some of their procedures and statues around gun control and civil rights but as Americans living in this country and how we respond as responsible human beings. I can sit and write forever but many hearts are heavy and everyone has an opinion, I pray for The Martin family and all the supporters who made their voices heard so that George Zimmerman could even go to trial.

Below check out what some of our notable celebrities had to say and their reactions:

Diddy: MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO TRAYVON’S FAMILY!!!! GOD BLESS THEM!!!!

Lil Wayne: Tampa was amazing but kame bak to my bus and saw da news…ain’t shit change, and I may never get to see it do so. I pray 4my kids & yours.

Santigold: OMG!What the fuck kind of verdict is that!So disappointed in our legal system right now.This is absolutely unacceptable! #georgezimmerman

Keri Hilson: I have no words for the verdict. But I know God is in charge. No words.

Jhené Aiko: wow

Chris Brown: Bullshit!

Diggy Simmons: Can’t even believe it… We cared so his name doesn’t go in vain. #RipTrayvonMartin

Meek Mill: He made out better than mike Vick….. And that was a simple dog fight! … It’s not about black and white or any other race..It’s about the value of a black kid life being very low in America..With a black president

The-Dream: One Day we will stop tearing each other Down and face Reality. Beyond Entertainment a Life of Color holds no Weight. Wake the Fuck Up!

Estelle: This is purely ridiculous. The fck kinda bs verdict is that??! My heart hurts for his parents right now. Just…

Busta Rhymes: #ZIMMERMAN #NOTGUILTY!! GOD GOT A GREATER PUNISHMENT 4 THIS FUCK BOY THAN THE COURT SYSTEM!! #Staytuned… WE WILL LIVE 2 SEE HIM PAY!!

Trey Songz: Can’t even gather words to express my hurt for Trayvon’s family. Devastated

Hit-Boy: They care more about dogs for sure.

Wale: Lock a man away for dogfighting (which is wrong) for two years . But u can kill a. Child tho.

Melody Thornton: I want to have faith in our system but I can only honestly say I am so fucking angry that a life was lost and 1 spared in the wrong order

K. Michelle: Get the fuck outta here… This is just pathetic.

Rick Ross: My condolences continue to go the Martin family.

Brianna Perry: Speechless… Heartbroken… No justice! Not a single charge?! Total slap in the face. Unbelievable #YRB

Rihanna: This is the saddest news ever!!! #whatsjustice #pray4theMartinFamily

Dawn Richard: Praying for Trayvon’s family in this time of sorrow. This speaks volumes about our society and where we are in this time. Wow

Bridget Kelly: Race is an issue, but it’s not THE issue here. A child was murdered. A life was taken. And there is no justice served. Unacceptable.

Nelly: Holy sh#t….. WTH just happen AMERICA ????

Nicki Minaj: What are your thoughts? @BarackObama We’re allowed to disregard 911 operators, pursue and kill ppl now? But send lauryn hill to jail 4 TAXES … May God console the Martins at this time; as well as every other family that’s gone through this type of injustice.

LoLa Monroe: How devastating!! Praying for Trayvon’s mother and family..! Wow

Leah LaBelle: im sorry. this is unreal to me. im literally heart broken. sending so much love out to the family & loved ones of Trayvon Martin. i am speechless.

Missy Elliott: @Timbaland Wow! Smh! Its like Living in the Last Days! #speechless

Cassie: So sad. No words. #JusticeforTrayvon

Q-Tip: This is worse than Rodney king So crazy

Tamar Braxton: Going to bed. This has ruined my whole night. 😦 #JusticeForTrayvon

Miguel: shame, reputation always gets the benefit of the doubt. harsh reality. #Trayvon

Miley Cyrus: I feel sick. #RipTrayvonMartin

Russell Simmons: Prayers for the Martin family. … Only God knows what was on Zimmerman mind but the gun laws and stand your ground laws must change.

will.i.am: What’s wrong with the world mama!!! #whereIStheLOVE #zimmermanVSamerica

Christina Milian: Sad.. The Florida court system made a major fail. #RipTrayvonMartin #JusticeForTrayvon.. So unfortunate things like this happens everyday

Earl Sweatshirt: disheartening news

?uestlove: i need healing. i wanna be responsible & a model example but there’s this voice in my head laughing like “pssh told you that you aint shit”

Lil’ Kim: #riptrayvonmartin Very sad. I just heard about the verdict. We need justice.

Kelly Rowland: #Disappointed. literally in tears right now, over the way a KILLER was found not guilty!!?KeepingTrayvon’s family in my prayers! In shock!

Azealia Banks: It is a very sad day. They ACTUALLY put Michael Vic in jail for killing some damn dogs, and they let Zimmerman free after killing an innocent child.

Omarion: SMH! #RipTrayvonMartin it’s sad how history continues to repeat itself.The ultimate judge [Jehovah God] will serve justice believe that!

The Game: I feel for his parents & family…… Lord knows my heart couldn’t hold the amount of pain they’re drowning in. #RIPTrayvonMartin

Ciara: Whenever Some One Has Done Wrong, They Will Have To Face It. No Matter What. God Will Handle It. For There Is No Power Greater Than His.

Lupe Fiasco: Nobody knows what really happened except trayvon and Zimmerman. The justice system relies on reasonable doubt not our emotions. The case should have never been televised as the potential to antagonize US race relations was, in my dumb, opinion too risky & unnecessary