Rick Ross Donates Over $30K to Keep Fayette County Clinic Open in Georgia
Rick Ross made a major contribution to a Georgia clinic in Fayette County, over $30,000 which will help serve their patients who live 200% below the poverty line. We discuss it here!
JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 3, 2022 Rick Ross speaking with President A. Zachary Faison Jr. and Guest Host at Edward Waters University
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By: Gentel Sharrie
Rick Ross just made a major contribution to a Georgia clinic in Fayette County. He donated over $30,000 to keep the clinic open after learning about the closure while talking with his lawyer Steve Sadow.
Rick Ross’s donation will continue to help serve their patients who live 200% below the poverty line, according to the clinic’s executive director Geneva Weaver. Rick Ross also said he will continue to help out as much as possible.
Throughout his career, Rick Ross has released numerous critically acclaimed albums, including "Trilla" (2008), "Teflon Don" (2010), "God Forgives, I Don't" (2012), "Mastermind" (2014), and "Rather You Than Me" (2017). His albums often feature collaborations with other notable artists in the industry such as Drake, DJ Khaled, Kanye West, French Montana and more.
Rick Ross Donates Over $30K to Keep Fayette County Clinic Open in Georgia
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Apart from his music career, Rick Ross has ventured into various business endeavors. He is the founder of the record label Maybach Music Group (MMG) and has signed several artists to the label, including Meek Mill and Wale. He also owns several Wingstop and Checkers franchises and has released his own line of Wingstop-inspired lemon pepper seasoning.
Rick Ross has made a significant impact on the hip-hop industry with his distinctive style, entrepreneurial ventures, and larger-than-life persona.
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Waasi Shade Discusses His New Album "Soulo II"
Florida rapper Waasi Shade discusses his new album Soulo II and navigating his career as an independent artist.
“SOULO is a combination of Soul and Solo. To me it defines a person on a journey by themselves to find out their purpose in life.”
By: Omar Cook
“SOULO is a combination of Soul and Solo. To me it defines a person on a journey by themselves to find out their purpose in life. ”
Florida rapper Waasi Shade dropped his new album Soulo II, a solo project aside from his group WaasiKeso. From the second the project pops off with the track “1995”, you get hit with genuine, raw lyrics. “The project was intended for people to learn more about from what I have experienced and how I have grown as an artist. I drew inspiration from a variety of different outlets but most improved day to day life.”
The project features 8 tracks with only 1 feature coming from his counterpart Jiggy Keso on “Ma$e”. “The entire project is a must listen honestly, but if people want to hear me talk my talk...definitely play ‘Jig Is Ova’ first.” Each track has a different feel but what’s consistent is the dope delivery of conscious lyrics and you can run through the entire project with no skips. In today’s mainstream hip hop industry, we see a plethora of artists promoting messages of violence and drug culture but Waasi Shade gives us hope that their are still true lyricists out there who create music with real messages.
Waasi Shade addresses the journey of being an independent artist in the album as well the process of entertaining industry offers without selling him self out of being a true artist. “At the end of the day as an artist, you are a business yourself. As an independent artist you have to build everything from the ground up and find different avenues to promote yourself. It’s definitely a experience coming up but well worth it.”
When asked about remaining an independent artist, Waasi Shade says “All depends on the situation that’s out in front of us. Bringing leverage to the table is important for any negotiation and the need to have complete control of the art put out and owning your masters is super important as well.” Being able to maintain creative control over your work while maintaining ownership over your masters is a major issue in the music industry and artists such as Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and Tory Lanez have recently addressed some of the issues surrounding signing with major labels as well.
Waasi Shade has more coming from with his group WaasiKeso but this project will definitely keep us occupied in the meantime. “I want fans to know that WAASIKeso are dedicated to bringing you all the best music possible & connecting with each and every one of you. ALBUM COMING SOON”. Listen to the album below!
Was Shade - 1995
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Kanye West Says "Harriet Tubman Never Actually Freed The Slaves" At Presidential Campaign Rally
Kanye claims “Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves, she just had the slaves go work for other white people” during his first Presidential campaign rally in South Carolina.
By: Omar Cook
Kanye West is no stranger to saying things that are out of pocket, with some notorious quotes such as “George Bush hates Black people” to “Slavery was a choice" but it seems he has found a way to top the shock value of these statements. During his 1st presidential campaign rally in South Carolina, Kanye stated “Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves, she just had the slaves go work for other white people.”
“Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves, she just had the slaves go work for other white people.”
— 247 Live Culture (@247LC) July 19, 2020
Kanye West speaking at his 1st presidential campaign in South Carolina. pic.twitter.com/oa36uZX6WS
Yes, he really said that. Harriet Tubman risked her life to free hundreds of slaves just to have Kanye demean her legacy for his campaign. Kanye seems to have jumped off the deep end and with comments like this, it becomes increasingly difficult to defend him.
Kanye is set to release his new album, Donda, on July 24. You could even go as far as saying that this whole situation from running for President to saying this outrageous comment is a publicity stunt for his upcoming album. Kanye West initially announcing he was running for President was shocking enough, and it’s almost as if we did not take him serious…but he’s dead serious.
Kanye addressed the crowd in a bullet proof vest as he campaigned for signatures necessary to be placed on the candidate list in South Carolina but he has already missed the deadline to submit his candidacy in many key voting states which makes this seem even more for public attention.
It seems as if Kanye was having a mental episode as also broke down in tears as he discussed abortion issues in America.
"My mom saved my life. My dad wanted to abort me. My mom saved my life. There would've been no Kanye West because my dad was too busy. — I almost killed my daughter.” - Kanye West
Oh my God, what is happening pic.twitter.com/4wWgT6tw8O
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 19, 2020
Kanye also proposed a plan to have "no more Plan B," but to go with "Plan A" by proposing $50,000 per year to aid women in child care and said, "It takes a village, no matter how much money you have. Society has been set up for single mothers to never have a village."
In reality, Kanye has no chance of winning an election this late in the game, but it is extremely embarrassing to see him use his platform during this time to make a mockery of the people who are and have fought for injustices in this country, for example, Harriet Tubman. It’s time we all acknowledge that Kanye needs real help that goes beyond just “canceling” him.
Kanye also addressed how we felt about the election results saying “I don’t give a f—k if I win the presidency or not” and said that was important was being “of service of God.” Hopefully things turn out for the best for Kanye but definitely needs an intervention.
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Where Were You When The College Dropout Released?
On February 10, 2004, The College Dropout by Kanye West was released. Whether you love or hate Kanye West now, you can’t deny the social impact this album had in 2004 and beyond.
The College Dropout by Kanye West
By: Eric Lewis
On February 10, 2004, The College Dropout by Kanye West was released. I remember where I was vividly. I had just moved back home to Louisiana from Houston, Texas. It was a turbulent time for me. I had been in Houston for almost 2 years with hopes of making a name for myself in the 4th largest city in America. My relationship at the time was a real rocky one, and my little girl was almost 2 years old. I was feeling down on myself and at a job where I felt I wasn’t appreciated. I knew this menial job was something just to have, but I still had the feeling in my heart of something greater eventually coming for me. I would gravitate to music to be my outlet and my escape from the trapped feeling I had. This was around the time Jay-Z was riding high with the “retirement album”, The Black Album. One of my favorite songs on the album, Encore, was heavy on my mind. I kept thinking to myself (like I'm sure millions of people thought as well) that a song produced by Kanye West could do no wrong. But...an album with Kanye West the rapper???? It would probably have to be one of those albums that grows on me. Nevertheless, I literally spent my last 15 dollars on The College Dropout. I didn’t get paid until Friday, but something told me to go and get it. It couldn’t be that bad....
I can honestly say it changed my life.
Kanye West - The College Dropout
It was like the album spoke of what I was feeling at the time...almost to the core. There is this one line that sticks on the very first song, We Don’t Care, when he says “this is for my Ni**** outside all winter cuz this summer they ain’t finna say next summer I'm finna...” That spoke to me!!! How many times have we said “yo, I'm gonna go hard this year so next year can be lit!!”, only to have the next year roll around and you’re in the same boat as last year? I’m sure I wasn’t the only one. This album spoke of the person who is not only trying to figure out what happened in the past, but what’s happening now and how prepared we really aren’t for the future. College in my eyes is still a debatable subject on whether or not it’s needed to be successful, but that’s another conversation as a whole. The College Dropout told the story of someone who didn’t finish college, but worked their ass off to make it in society. Because regardless of what they tell you or portray in High School, this shit is hard. If you hustle hard, believe in yourself and don’t give up, success will come.
I wasn’t ready for The College Dropout, but I was ready for change in my life. This album helped usher in the new mentality I’ve lived by since then. Whether you love or hate Kanye West now, you can’t deny the social impact this album had in 2004 and beyond. It inspired millions of people, including myself, to get off our asses and do something amazing. So here’s to one of my top 5 favorite albums of all time, The College Dropout.
Eric Lewis
@TheTmPLife
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10 Rap Albums You Should Have On Your Radar For 2019
2018 was a good year for hip hop with some dope projects being released. With the New Year, here are 10 rap albums you should have on your radar for 2019!
By: James Teague
Not only does the New Year bring fresh new clean slate in our lives but it also brings us new potential musical classics. 2018 was really a doozy with the music releases. It was to the point where some people were debating whether or not there was too much music being released. Though it has been the new year for some time, we’re still anticipating the new musical releases that are coming. Everybody is gearing up for artists that are releasing new music this year. Here’s a list of my top 10 anticipated artist whose projects that I’m looking forward to for the new year.
1. Schoolboy Q - TBD
At the height of Top Dawg’s evolution, it never surprises me when they set the tone each year when it’s album time for the roster. Schoolboy Q is one of the top anticipated releases within the squad that i’m looking forward to. We last heard from Groovy Q back in 2016 on his Sophomore album, Blankface LP. He’s been spotted killing features here & there. It’s been reported that Q was close to finishing his album but he pushed the album release back due to the sudden death of his good friend/comrade Mac Miller. According to Q, when he spoke about this at a concert, he said he wasn’t ready to release it because of having to do interviews and being asked to speak on Mac’s Death. It appears that Q got his mind right and is ready to go with the new release. Im so excited to hear what’s to come this time around from Groovy Q.
2. Isaiah Rashad - TBD
Outside of Q, another member of the Top Dawg family, Isaiah Rashad, is gearing up for their new album release as well. Isaiah has actually been real quiet since the release of his sophomore album The Sun’s Tirade. While we already know how Kendrick, Jay Rock, & SZA can roll on album releases, i’m real interested to see and hear which direction is Zay going with his music releases.
3. Dreamville - Revenge of the Dreamers 3
Following the Revenge of the Dreamers 3 sessions all throughout 2019 so far has been one of the best moments in hip-hop even in the early stages of the new year. Watching the sessions from the outside in via social media is like being a kid walking into a candy store. It also felt like it was an exclusive invite only fan club as each and everyday, rappers, artists, Musicians, & certain media members were invited to the sessions. Everything on IG from the Invites to the pictures/ video snippets, Seeing theses sessions unfold right before our eyes through Dreamville in an organic way will be amazing. Nothing’s for certain on whats going to come from these sessions but all of the music released, whether it makes the compilation album, someone else’s album, or serves as a single loosie, seeing that the ROTD 3 session playing a role into bringing this moment for life and I believed this topic was here for years.
4. J. Cole - The Fall Off
There was already an announcement of Cole’s next album “The Fall Off” during this KOD run. The last thing that we’ve heard on the status of the album was that he was “Working on it” according to a Tweet made. If you have been under a rock lately, it appears that Cole was re-inspired and has been in the studio more often working with his peers and exploring different producers. Seeing Cole expand himself to different artists and producers is cool and i’m anxious to see if this is going to play a part in creating his next album.
5. Future - Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD
Even though initially Future dropped 4 projects last year ( curated Superbly Soundtrack, DJ Esco Presents Kolor Blind, Beast Mode 2 & Wrld on Drgs tape with Juice Wrld), it still really felt slick light year musically. It felt as though we didnt necessarily see or feel his presence like that (unless you were glued to his IG) At the top of the new year that, he announced his next album The WZRD is scheduled for release on 1/18 and it’s included a documentary accompanied by the album which was released on 1/11. The tracklist dropped today and what i’ve gathered was that this album be a mix of FUTURE & HNDRXX, his last two major albums released in 2017.
6. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Bandana
One of the better underrated rappers in the game, Freddie Gibbs has blessed the listeners with two projects this past year; Freddie and his collaboration with Curren$y called Fetti from his collaborating has been still riding the wave of his project released last year with Kenny Beatz titled, Freddie. It’s been announced already about the release of Bandana with Madlib. Freddie has been dropping heat all 2018 and so I expect it to be the same coming from him this year.
7. 21 Savage & Young Nudy - 4L Gang The Album
Both 21 Savage & Young Nudy were making their rounds this past year when they respectively dropped their solo projects, (Slime Ball 3 from Nudy & I Was > I Am from 21) for the streets to hear. Both projects ended up being amazing and helps continue to solidify both of their positions in the Atlanta rap world. It was announced at the end of the year that 21 & Nudy were planning to a collaborative project and have dropped a single out titled “Since When.” At the Beginning of the new year, a poll was made on twitter asking to help 21 decide which projects to start on between Savage Mode 2, Without Warning 2, a New Album, or the 4L Gang album. Safe to say it was officially decided the 21/Nudy album was going to be priority for the new year.
8. Rick Ross - Port of Miami 2
Rozay has been teasing us about Port of Miami 2 through his tweets, from telling Just Blaze happy birthday and thanking the Justice League. Rather You Than Me was one of the top albums to be released in 2017, one of my personal favorite recent Rozay albums. I’m interested to see where the sound is going this time with Port of Miami 2.
9. Chance The Rapper - TBD (Chance’s Solo, Chance/Kanye Good Ass Job & Chance/Childish Gambino)
Aside from the features and some loosies given to us, that time we received a full blown project from Chicago’s friendly neighborhood rapper Chance the Rapper was back in 2016 with Coloring Book. It’s already expected that he has a few projects that are on the way; including his own Solo album and two collaborative albums; one with him & Childish Gambino and the other with Kanye for GOOD Ass Job. He’s been real tight-lipped about the new album but stay tuned.
10. Pusha-T - TBD
I don’t have a lot of details on this album but through the grapevine, i’ve heard that Pusha T would be releasing an album this year. There’s not a lot of information regarding this but at this point, anything is possible with The President of GOOD Music.
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