Source: Alliance Music Group Bally of Cool Amerika recently stopped by The Progress Report to speak about the status of the group and plans for a solo career. After the success of their Cassius Jay produced hit, “Make Sum Shake” in 2015, Cool Amerika released several mixtapes and visuals but the music eventually got bigger than the name. Bally also opens up about fatherhood, the struggles of being an independent artist, work ethic, favorite fashions, & major co-signs from the likes of Young Dolph, Kevin Gates, Rocko & other heavyweights in the game. Instagram @itsballybaby @theprogressreport101 @Lalaashep
Source: Djamilla Rosa Cochran / Getty Harlem rapper, Cam’ron is back with a new mixtape called, The Program. The 15 track project features Don Q, Mimi, Sen City, Just Blaze and more. Stream below: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/45375/camron-the-program.html Lalaa Shepard @lalaashep
Source: Quality Control Rich The Kid recently stopped by the Durtty Boyz to speak on new business endeavors and reveals who created the commonly used phrase, “Dat Way”. Lalaa Shepard @lalaashep
It’s no secret that with the election of Trump, white supremacy and racially-motivated hate crimes/actions are at an all-time high, which also now includes Halloween costumes. In the latest case of “our pain is their entertainment,” a group of white students decided to mock Freddie Gray’s death by wearing a ridiculously offensive Halloween costume. In Trump's America, it's not a surprise that there is an increase of hate-based Halloween costumes this year. https://t.co/vXrcGm1arw — theGrio.com (@theGrio) October 31, 2017 Every year at this time you can expect to see numerous people of other races deciding to dress up in varying forms of blackface for Halloween. However, this time a group of students thought that mocking the brutal death of Baltimore’s Freddie Gray by police would make an even better costume than all the racist ones in the past. In a report by The Grio , a group of students from a collection of schools dressed in orange jumpsuits with Freddie Gray’s name on the back of one and a photo caption that featured the N-word. Via The Grio: Several students have come under fire for racially insensitive Halloween costumes, including one portraying Freddie Gray. According to the Baltimore Sun, a graduate of the Boys’ Latin School of Maryland wore an orange jumpsuit with “Freddie Gray” on the back of it during a party off-campus at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Another group of students, from Gilman School and Roland Park Country School, were pictured wearing orange jumpsuits, with a caption posted to social media reading, “N—-s broke out,” according to CBS. Another student, this one at St. Paul’s School, was pictured with a swastika and a racial slur painted on his bare back. Following the release of the photos St. Paul’s School stated that they do not tolerate any form of hate or discrimination. Officials from the other schools which the students attend have vowed to investigate the images. Meanwhile Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake responded on social media, writing, “Heartbroken. Disappointed. Frustrated.” The mayor also mentioned her daughter, who attends Roland Park, writing, “It will undoubtedly be a rough day for my daughter tomorrow. Praying I find the words to help her make sense of this nonsense.” Check out today’s Top Stories here: Steve Harvey’s Ratings Tank Following Public Trump Support Rep. Frederica Wilson Demands Apology From Trump Official John Kelly
Source: Philana Greene IG @itsphillybaby4 / Philana Greene IG @itsphillybaby4 Fasscoupe is a lifestyle and movement headed by KB & Ceno of Boston, Massachusetts. ‘Fassachusetts’ as they call it, is a way of life and a mantra. Fly and flashy, Fasscoupe represents the aftermath of hard work, grind and passion. The duo released their debut mixtape, Loyalty Before Royalty , hosted by Hoodrich DJ Lil Keem last year which featured Rich Tha Kid, Jose Guapo & Trouble. Now Fasscoupe is back with singles, “Slang” featuring MMG’s own, Tracy T and “Weekend” featuring Hoodrich Pablo Juan. Be on the lookout for their upcoming project, Fassachusettsotw set to release sometime this year with guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Ralo, & Lil Baby and a joint EP with Trouble titled, FassSkoob. Search Fasscoupe in Youtube to view their interviews with DJ Scream, DJ Smallz & Hood Affairs. Youtube @Fasscoupe Instagram @Fasscoupe @Fasscoupeceno Facebook @Fasscoupe Twitter @CenoAfterCeno @Fasscoupe_TCE
Former drug dealer and published author, Freeway Rick Ross recently stopped by The Progress Report to speak on his past life in the streets and his current endeavors. Rick Ross names patience as the number one thing that kept him alive while serving a life sentence which eventually got reduced to 20 years after finding flaws in his case. “I was a predator & a victim of drugs”. (Freeway Rick Ross) Rick Ross encourages black people to read and to never stop learning. His new book, Freeway Rick Ross: The Untold Autobiography, also referred to as the “Ghetto Bible” is one of the most popular books in prison. Rick Ross also addresses his issues with the rapper Rick Ross during the interview and speaks on plans on starting his own record label in the near future. “They respect my past but not my present”. (Freeway Rick Ross) Tune into #TheProgressReport every Wednesday night 9 PM EST. via The Highly Unique Radio App. Instagram: @TheProgressReport101 @LalaaShep @djexel @dj_jstar @bossbritt__ @FreewayRicky
T wo Black history monuments were recently stolen from a park in rural Arkansas just days after the first African-American mayor took office, Arkansas Matters reported. A wooden placard bearing Dr. Maya Angelou ‘s name and a bronze bust honoring three Black men who served in the state legislature after the Civil War were taken from the town of Stamps over the weekend. It was not immediately clear whether the theft at Maya Angelou Memorial Park was racially motivated, said Mayor Brenda Davis . The incidents came at a time when protesters have called for the removal of Confederate monuments in several states. The town expected to replace the monuments, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported. Black History Monuments Stolen Days After Town Elects First Black Mayor https://t.co/nZ4D9J7ITy #ARNews @kark4news pic.twitter.com/pjyg759BPj — KARK 4 News (@KARK4News) October 24, 2017 Davis, who was elected last month to lead the small south Arkansas town that Angelou once called home, said news of the theft brought tears. “I don’t understand,” David explained. “I don’t know if it’s a message because I’m the first African-American woman as mayor. It makes you wonder, but I wouldn’t speculate.” The bust alone was worth roughly $2,500, according to Davis. Though Davis was unsure whether race placed a part in the theft, it looked as if it was racially motivated, said Lexi Fuller , a lifelong Stamps resident who lives across the street from the park from where the monuments were taken. “As soon as she got elected, it happened,” Fuller said. “It’s just not right at all.” Though the matter is quite serious, Davis, who is serving the unexpired term of Mayor David Ray Bright ending in December 2018, will not let it stop her from improving Stamps. “Replacing it, moving on,” Davis said. “Not letting this get the best of us.” The Arkansas Historic Commission has agreed to replace the stolen bust by January 2018. No word yet on plans to replace the Angelou placard. SEE ALSO: How One Black Mayor Is Handling Racist Monuments Black Arizona Leaders Call For Removal Of Confederate Monuments [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3011501″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Michael Loccisano / Getty In light of Cardi B’s massive success, fans, and spectators are convinced she is the best female rapper in history and Nicki Minaj is feeling some type of way. In a recent Twitter rant, Nicki Minaj called out sexism in Hip Hop and shares a tweet from Kendrick Lamar to support her claim. Putting ppl in the same sentence as me after my 10 years of consistent winning. What are you teaching THEM? They’d never do this to a man. — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) October 25, 2017 In any field, women must work TWICE as hard to even get HALF the respect her male counterparts get. When does this stop? — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) October 25, 2017 The greats collaborated w/Drake, Kendrick & Jcole b/c they’re dope MC’s. They collab’d w/nicki cuz someone pulled a gun to their heads…
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Young Dolph just released a visual for “Point Across” which is produced by Zaytoven and appears on his latest album, Thinking Out Loud . Lalaa Shepard @lalaashep
