Source: Joe Scarnici / Getty Tee Grizzley On His New Album & Getting To Work With Legends On the latest episode of Rap Radar’s Cigar Talk, we get to see a behind the scenes look at Detroit native Tee Grizzley . During the interview, the rapper talks about everything from working with legends like Timbaland and Kanye, to creating his latest album. While he’s in the hot seat, Grizzley also gives us the scoop on what it was like growing up in the streets of Detroit, having his mother get incarcerated, what’s going on with his beef with NBA Youngboy, and he talks about his new album, Scriptures. Peep the interview down below to hear Tee Grizzley talk about all that and more.
Judge allows racist FB page as evidence in fatal stabbing of newly commissioned 2nd lieutenant https://t.co/4zrIYP3IdX pic.twitter.com/lN6yryOgdj — ArmyTimes (@ArmyTimes) June 6, 2019 Racist Images Allowed In Sean Christopher Urbanski Murder Trial A huge win recently went down in court for the family of a Bowie State student fatally stabbed by a suspected white supremacist. Racist images on the phone of Sean Christopher Urbanski will be presented to the jury during the murder trial for the fatal stabbing of Richard Collins III. The Capital Gazette reports that Urbanski’s lawyers fought to have the images thrown out calling them “stupid and tasteless” but ultimately irrelevant to the killing. A Prince George’s County Circuit Court judge disagreed however and ruled that the images which include a hanging noose and “racially insensitive” memes could be presented as evidence. Prosecutors argued that the photos prove Urbanski selected Collins to kill because he was black. Lt. Richard Collins III was killed near the campus of University of Maryland College Park in May 2017. He was with two friends at a bus stop and heard Urbanski screaming, “Step left, step left if you know what’s best for you.” After Collins refused, Urbanski stabbed him once in the chest. Source: Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images Urbanski’s trial is scheduled to begin on July 22. As previously reported he’s facing a sentence of life without parole plus 20 years.
Last summer there where a slew of teen shootings in metro Atlanta. These unfortunate events spawned the community to leap into action to stop any further any senseless violence and loss. (See Reec of Hot 107.9 on 11 Alive Talking about 2018 Teen Violence Prevention). This year several organizations have banded together to be proactive in their approach to keep our communities teens safe this summer and prevent families from dealing with the tragedy that last years summer presented. This initiative has been dubbed #Project79, and the collaborative is spearheaded by Keith A. Lewis, Founder of I’m a father First Foundation. Through strategic partnerships with businesses, non profits, community leaders and venues, Project 79 will offer daily activities, job opportunities and mentors for teens, mainly young black boys and men. These initiatives will range from seminars, group Stone Mountain climbs and even a water gun fight! Here are a few upcoming events!
Source: Daniel Kaesler / EyeEm / Getty Child Reported His Parents By Bringing Their Drugs To School One elementary school student in Washington brought a bag of meth to class to turn it into his principal. The young boy brought the drugs to Edison Elementary to ask for help, according to the Kennewick Police Department and now, local authorities are praising the “brave” young boy for having the courage to turn in his own parents. “We would like to acknowledge the courage that it took for this child to bring this information to a trusted adult at the Kennewick School District,” says a post on the Kennewick Police Department Facebook page. The principal and an office administrator were befuddle when the child handed over what appeared to be a small plastic bag of methamphetamine. He reportedly found the drugs in his home on Wednesday morning and ended up bringing it to school because he was “afraid to return home.” “This particular child was brave for coming to us with this,” said Lt. Aaron Clem of the Kennewick Police Department to Yahoo Lifestyle . “It’s difficult, especially for an elementary school kid, to report this kind of thing when it involves a family member.” Once the child provided additional information to a School Resource Officer about his parents’ behavior, the detectives went to his home where they found they found fetanyl pills and other drug paraphernalia. “I suspect that he had seen the drugs before, which is why he knew to bring them to school,” Clem continued. The boy’s parents, 29-year-old Jennifer Edwards 29-year-old and Daniel O’Leary, were then arrested for possession of a controlled substance and are currently booked at the Benton County Jail. According to local authorities, the boy and his sister have bpth been placed into protective custody and released to Child Protective Services. The Lt. said, “We hope that since he’s done this that he and his sister are going to live in a safer and environment and that the adults they get the help that they need.” The Benton County prosecuting attorney will evaluate the case later this week to see if there are any other possible charges, like child endangerment. Clem adds that he hopes that other children who may feel unsafe at home will feel empowered to come get help from any trusted adult. “If there’s ever any elementary child, or older, that sees something at home, they can always find a trusted adult— whether it’s at school, a fire department or the police department— and get the help that they need or with any concerns that they may have.”
Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News Denzel Washington Honored By AFI We’re so happy to see Denzel Washington was honored this week with the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award. He was joined at the star studded event by his wife Pauletta, son John David and daughter Katia. We love this red carpet exchange he had with Access reporter Scott Evans. Do you think you’d have it in you to do a Denzel impression for Denzel? Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News A gang of celebs were in the building for the big event, including Issa Rae, Mahershala Ali and Ava Duvernay. Previous Denzel collaborators Morgan Freeman, Paula Patton and Joy Bryant were also in attendance. Check out more photos below then hit the flip for Beyoncé’s tribute to Melina Matsoukas who was also honored at the event.
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Erica Dixon Posts First Pics Of Her Twins Erica Dixon is sharing the first photos of her baby girls. As previously reported the reality star welcomed twins in May and has remained mum on who the girls’ father is. Now she’s revealing their names and absolutely adorable faces. “This will probably be the only pic of them I post but here are my tiny tots fresh out the womb. I’ve been so busy with them and juggling everyday life that I realized I haven’t taken any new pics of them,” Erica captioned a pic of the girls. She also revealed that she named them Embrii and Eryss. View this post on Instagram This will probably be the only pic of them I post but here are my tiny tots fresh out the womb. I’ve been so busy with them and juggling everyday life that I realized I haven’t taken any new pics of them. Mamas babies #Embrii Eryss A post shared by msericadixon (@msericadixon) on Jun 8, 2019 at 5:23pm PDT Erica is now a mom of three. Her oldest daughter, Emani, recently went to prom. View this post on Instagram I still can't believe how fast she grew up on me. Oh and I didn't cry. A post shared by msericadixon (@msericadixon) on May 10, 2019 at 4:46pm PDT More of Erica’s twins Embrii and Eryss on the flip. View this post on Instagram A lady doesn’t drink, she sips. #teapartyfortwo A post shared by msericadixon (@msericadixon) on Apr 22, 2019 at 4:47pm PDT
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Erica Dixon Posts First Pics Of Her Twins Erica Dixon is sharing the first photos of her baby girls. As previously reported the reality star welcomed twins in May and has remained mum on who the girls’ father is. Now she’s revealing their names and absolutely adorable faces. “This will probably be the only pic of them I post but here are my tiny tots fresh out the womb. I’ve been so busy with them and juggling everyday life that I realized I haven’t taken any new pics of them,” Erica captioned a pic of the girls. She also revealed that she named them Embrii and Eryss. View this post on Instagram This will probably be the only pic of them I post but here are my tiny tots fresh out the womb. I’ve been so busy with them and juggling everyday life that I realized I haven’t taken any new pics of them. Mamas babies #Embrii Eryss A post shared by msericadixon (@msericadixon) on Jun 8, 2019 at 5:23pm PDT Erica is now a mom of three. Her oldest daughter, Emani, recently went to prom. View this post on Instagram I still can't believe how fast she grew up on me. Oh and I didn't cry. A post shared by msericadixon (@msericadixon) on May 10, 2019 at 4:46pm PDT More of Erica’s twins Embrii and Eryss on the flip. View this post on Instagram A lady doesn’t drink, she sips. #teapartyfortwo A post shared by msericadixon (@msericadixon) on Apr 22, 2019 at 4:47pm PDT
Source: Erika Goldring/Getty Images / Getty WW Ambassador Tamela Mann Reveals Weight Loss Tamela Mann is celebrating her birthday today and marking a milestone. The gospel songstress/actress turns 53 today, June 9, and she’s officially 20 pounds lighter. Like Loni Love, Tamela is a WW ambassador and she dropped the lbs just in time for Global Wellness Day. Her weight loss is moving exceptionally fast considering that she JUST partnered with WW in April. “I am officially 20 pounds down!!! I’m telling y’all @WW is changing my life for the better!” said Mann. View this post on Instagram I am officially 20 pounds down!!! I’m telling y’all @WW is changing my life for the better! It’s not too late for you all to join me on this journey WW.com/TamelaMann #wwambassador #wellnessthatworks #ad People following the WW plan can expect to lose 1-2 lbs/wk. A post shared by David and Tamela Mann (@davidandtamela) on Jun 1, 2019 at 3:30pm PDT Congrats Tamela! Tamela becoming an ambassador aligned with WW’s #WellnessThatWorks initiative to encourage a program around an overall healthy lifestyle and not solely around weight reduction. Source: Image via WW / WW See more of sanctified and snatched Tamela on the flip.
