“The White-Lash Effect”

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Now that the people have spoken and have chosen their leader as Donald Trump, one side is excited about the new direction of the country and others are disappointed, heartbroken and trying to figure it all out.  It seems like we as a people have worked so hard to get to where we are to feel like we are taking further steps behind.  Whatever the case, only time will tell how everything plays out.  Many have their theories and will try and justify whatever makes sense to them.  However, the most important thing we can do is educate ourselves and understand the country in which we reside.

Start with understanding the Electoral Vote.

Check out the video below  of Van Jones speaking about the “White Lash,” the country has received:

 

Adele Goes Diamond

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Adele has proven to be a force to be reckoned with.  Her latest album “25” went platinum 10 times, garnering her second album to reach that milestone; which took only 8 months to achieve.  According to the RIAA, Adele’s smash 25 reached diamond status last Thursday (Sept. 22), certifying it for 10 million in sales in the U.S. alone. She received the 10X Platinum plaque on the final night of her six-show stint at Madison Square Garden. 

Her previous album, 2011’s “21″, propelled by hits “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You,” took almost two years to hit diamond in November 2012.

 

Shawty Lo Dies in Fatal Car Accident

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Yesterday news dropped that Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo had been killed in a hit and run accident.

Local news now claims there was no other driver involved.

From WSBTV,

Channel 2 Action News has confirmed the victim in a crash in South Fulton County has been identified as Carlos Walker, also known as rapper Shawty Lo.

Fulton County police say the crash happened around 2:20 a.m. when the 2016 Audi crashed over a guardrail, hit several trees and caught fire at the Cascade Road exit.

The police department says Walker was ejected and died at the scene. Two women in the car were injured and taken to a hospital with non life threatening injuries.

The rapper’s manager confirmed the news and Shawty Lo’s Twitter account put out a statement.

The Wave: Max B Gets Early Release

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Back in 2009 Harlem rapper Max B was sentenced to 75 years in prison for his part in a robbery gone wrong that ended in murder.

According to reports Max B has accepted a plea deal and will be released in two to six years.
Both French Montana and Wiz Khalifa confirmed the news.

JEEZY ANNOUNCES NEW ‘TRAP OR DIE 3’ ALBUM

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Jeezy the Snowman announced his latest project with a trailer. “You already know how I came into this game,” he explains. “Harder than a motherfucker, and that’s how I’m going out. I’m announcing it, Trap or Die 3, the album, ni**a.”

Jeezy’s most recent album, Church in These Streets, was released in November 2015.  There has not been a release date as of yet.

Desiigner Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges

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G.O.O.D Music artist Desiigner was arrested on gun and drug charges in New York.

According to reports a road rage incident lead to the arrest.

TMZ reports that Desiigner was in a car that got into a screaming match with the driver of an SUV who claims the Panda rapper pulled a gun on him.

The SUV occupants wrote down Desiigner’s license plate number, reported the incident to police who pulled the rapper over and found a gun and a large quality of loose pills, including Oxycontin, in the center console of the vehicle.

Desiigner and the other 4 passengers in the car were arrested and booked on felony criminal possession of a controlled substance and felony criminal possession of drugs with intent to sell charges.

Desiigner was also hit with felony criminal possession of a loaded weapon and menacing charges for pointing the gun at the other driver.

All five are currently being held without bond.

Allen Iverson Inducted into the Basketball Hall 0f Fame

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My all time favorite Basketball player, Allen Iverson was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Friday, September 9th, 2016.

Allen Iverson put his entire heart into the game of basketball. He was smaller than most, but his heart was bigger than just about everybody’s. Iverson wasn’t afraid to get emotional and let it all out in his speech, much like we saw on the court.

Take a look at his passionate speech below: