Alfred “Shivy” Brooks or Mr. Brooks as his students call him, is changing the approach of education by utilizing familiar tunes and remixing them help his students learn. The latest edition is called “Government”. Take a look at this super creative music video, that infuses an amazing delivery over a familiar beat, and learn a little while you do! This second pick for kid friendly music comes from social media super star @ JessicaThePrankster ( Gill Talent ). She’s now diving onto the music scene and debuted a new song and dance combination called “Streaming”. This isn’t your regular music video, it’s more of a mini movie that mixes in her acting ability and comedic personality. We even got an appearance from her Mom and a few celebrities. Check it out!
Love & Hip Hop Miami’s JoJo Zarur swung by the station to chop it up with Reec about the issues she has with her family, working with rap’s biggest names like Young Thug and her beef with Amara La Negra and other LHHMIAMI cast members. Reec Swiney Exclusive,
Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty This week was rough. From government shutdowns to stories of abuse, it was hard to chose winners and losers for the week. But with a deeper dive into details, the choice was clear on who was taking a W and who got left with an L. Check out the losers below, then hit the next page to find out who’s winning in these days and times. Losers The government So Trump wants $5.7 billion to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border to keep “illegal” immigrants out. A lot Democrats are like nah. Legislation that directs U.S. Treasury funds to certain federal agencies doesn’t get passed. The government goes into a partial shutdown that’s already headed into it’s third week. The department of Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Justice, State, Transportation and Treasury are considered shut down. Thus, close to 800,000 workers across the U.S. are currently furloughed or working for free, including many Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers, Environmental Protection Agency workers, and even employees at major research centers like NASA. Not to mention, public assistance programs such as Section 8 vouchers have lapsed in funding causing The Department of Housing and Urban Development to send letters to 1,500 landlords asking them not to evict residents who receive assistance. You can check out all the departments affected by the shutdown here. So the question remains… WTF IS THE GOVERNMENT DOING!? What kind of government claiming to be for the people plays with their people’s livelihood? Now granted, Congress just passed a resolution on Friday ensuring back pay for workers affected by the shutdown, according to The Hill . The bill would also guarantee payment for employees affected by future shutdowns. But this doesn’t account for the stress and paranoia employees and the American people have had to endure, leading to GoFundMe pages for workers, travel safety scares and food inspection halts . Who knows what poison could’ve slipped into our tuna salad due to a brief shutdown. The only way this shutdown will end is if Dems give into Trump’s wall, Trump gives into the Dems “nah!” or they both come to an agreement – one which could include continuing the funding of all agencies, while the debate over the border wall continues separately. But Trump’s insistence that he’s willing to let the shutdown go on for “months or even years” makes it clear this can get ugly. So yea, the government is trash right now. And the American people don’t feel supported. L.
In cased you missed the Vitamin Of The Day on the Quick Silva Show…Quick’s Vitamin was “success happens after you survive your mistakes.” Anyone who’s been successful has made several mistakes in their journey to the top. Quick stressed the importance of owning your mistakes and making sure that you move on the stay on the path of success. Life you want to hear the full vitmain watch the video above.
In cased you missed the Vitamin Of The Day on the Quick Silva Show…Quick’s Vitamin was “When you say you’re going to do something…DO IT!” We’re 11 days out from New Years and have you done anything you’ve committed to for the new year. Quick stressed the importance of changing your habits while we’re only a few days into the new years. Get focused and work toward your goals.
Source: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for we TV / Getty Sit down haters… Nia Riley Responds To Weight Gain Criticism Nia Riley knows people have noticed her fuller figure and she’s issuing a response. The reality star who made her “Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition” debut last night with Soulja Boy was spotted this week at the show’s premiere party. While there she posed with the show’s resident therapist Dr. V… Source: Jerod Harris/Getty Images / Getty and hit the carpet in a curve-hugging bandage dress. Source: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for we TV / Getty She also took a moment to shut down critics who took shots at her copious curves and said she got criticism back when she was “skinny and depressed.” pic.twitter.com/jwQlKiy2Rl — Nia Riley (@NiaNRiley) January 10, 2019 Mind you, this was Nia back in October. She previously slammed a thirsty fan who taunted her naturally juicy baaaawdy and told her in her DMs that she’s a “fat slob.” “What would possess you to have such anger toward a stranger or someone that’s never done anything to you?!” wrote Nia. “A grown a** “MAN” sent me this btw. lol, he gets no p***y clearly worried about my fine a** at this time of night! #RealBody” Clearly, the yams got yummier and she still looks great! Source: Santiago Felipe / Getty More from Nia Riley including her comments on “Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition” on the flip.
Source: Ollie Millington / Getty Did The Weeknd Just Take Some Shots At Drake And His Baby? The Weeknd appears on Gesaffelstein’s “Lost in the Fire,” which just dropped late Thursday night–but how good the song sounds isn’t the only thing people have been talking about since its release. One specific lyric on the track has some fans convinced that The Weekend is taking some pretty serious shots at Drake . Without wasting any time, Abel presumably mentions Drizzy right in the first verse as he sings about wanting to have “a baby with the right one” because he could never be the one to hide his kid. For pretty obvious reasons, that has been interpreted by most as a jab at Drake, whose once-secret child was revealed during his beef with Pusha-T last year. And I just want a baby with the right one (I just want a baby with the right) ‘Cause I could never be the one to hide one (I could never be the one to hide) I guess The Weeknd hasn’t heard that Drake most definitely isn’t hiding his kid from the world, but rather, he’s hiding the world from his kid–well, according to Drake , anyway. Though Drake and The Weeknd have been close and collaborated heavily in the past, they’ve also had their share of disagreements–like when Drake was reportedly dating The Weeknd’s then-ex girlfriend Bella Hadid. Abel hasn’t yet commented on whether or not this line is about Drake but, let’s be honest…he probably won’t, and it definitely (allegedly) is. Maybe all of this public backlash over Drizzy hiding his kid will make him post a picture of Adonis sometime soon. But until then, here’s how fans reacted to The Weeknd’s jabs on “Lost in the Fire.” Weeknd really subbing Drake on here too about hiding a baby man. RIP OVOXO. — MF_Brown @ Earth (@MF_Brown) January 11, 2019 The Weeknd is shading Drake. I can’t handle both my faves beefing. #lostinthefire pic.twitter.com/eHWt3ZyKre — Mister R (@__TimR) January 11, 2019 OVOXO fans listening to The Weeknd dragging Drake for his secret baby in Lost in the Fire pic.twitter.com/rCt88dYEDq — Marzi della Greca (@eeveeskeevy) January 11, 2019 The Weeknd is 10x the talent Drake is and he got played by him early on, time he give shots back for the fraud Drake is — Red (@Red39096276) January 11, 2019 Drake talked abt Bella on his song finesse so The Weeknd dissed him LMAO A KING I love him so so much more for this — ü (@_efwiyel) January 11, 2019 The Weeknd dissed Drake in his new track pic.twitter.com/5pJtVmxUby — estoy vomitando (@letsorderapizza) January 11, 2019
Source: Steve Granitz / Getty (Spoilers ahead!) Cardi B Watches ‘Bird Box’ And Has Questions Cardi B is just now catching up with the rest of social media by watching ‘Bird Box’ and she has questions. The movie caused some kind of hysteria online recently because of it’s ‘scary’ and unanswerable plot. Like many of us, upon viewing the Sandra Bullock lead movie, Cardi B is confused AF. She took to Instagram stories to give her fresh reaction to the movie, sorting out what SHE thinks may be the real monster in ‘Bird Box’. “So I’m finally watching this movie. Don’t f*cking judge me, suck my d*ck. I’m not a person to watch movies a lot. I need questions…I’m getting lost now. Where are they swimming to? Why are they in a River? Why everybody know to go to the house they in? Ok…another question…what are these n*ggas seeing? What’s making them wanna kill themselves. “ Then Cardi answers her own questions… “Are they f*cking seeing they bills? I think motherf*ckers is seeing they bills.” Cardi attempted to watch Bird Box earlier this morning and she had a few questions/comments pic.twitter.com/OwW03kGXuF — Bardi Updates (@BardiUpdates) January 9, 2019 These are legit questions! Although her video review has folks in shambles. Cardi B talking about bird box on IG has me sent to fucking space I can’t deal — MakeupbyMichaelFinch (@MichaelFinchxo) January 9, 2019 Cardi B watching #BirdBox pic.twitter.com/H9a2jFLskG — TrapMoneyTrina (@Trinajc_) January 11, 2019 Do YOU have answers for Belcalis???
Source: Arena Theatre Houston / client provided This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, especially considering everything that’s gone down recently. Check this out. Via | HotNewHipHop Kelly isn’t feeling too good. Lifetime’s docuseries Surviving R. Kelly is the most talked about piece of entertainment that isn’t connected to a superhero movie. The series essentially set up the imminent demise of R. Kelly’s legacy. Over 50 people spoke candidly about the mental, physical, and sexual abuse they endured or witnessed others live through when dealing with the legendary R&B star. In the wake of all the bad press and exposing stories, TMZ is reporting that Kells’ health has been declining. READ MORE
Source: Arena Theatre Houston / client provided This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, especially considering everything that’s gone down recently. Check this out. Via | HotNewHipHop Kelly isn’t feeling too good. Lifetime’s docuseries Surviving R. Kelly is the most talked about piece of entertainment that isn’t connected to a superhero movie. The series essentially set up the imminent demise of R. Kelly’s legacy. Over 50 people spoke candidly about the mental, physical, and sexual abuse they endured or witnessed others live through when dealing with the legendary R&B star. In the wake of all the bad press and exposing stories, TMZ is reporting that Kells’ health has been declining. READ MORE
