September 7, 2024
On this date in 1996, Tupac Shakur, who’s just left the Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon fight at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, was gunned down in Suge Knight’s BMW while at a stop light at East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane. He was shot four times, with two of the .40 caliber shots landing in his chest. Shakur would succumb to his injuries six days later.
He was only 25 years old.What… Read more
September 8, 2024
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Chrisean Rock took to Instagram to share a heartwarming moment with her fans, celebrating the first birthday of her son, Chrisean Jesus Porter, just days after being released from jail. In an emotional video posted on her page, the reality star is seen holding her baby boy close, showering him with thousands of kisses as she expressed her gratitude for being able to share this special day with him.… Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings couldn’t have gotten off to a much better start in a 28-6 win over the New York Giants to open the 2024 regular season.
Sam Darnold threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns in his Minnesota debut.… Read more
With the help of the National Black Bank Foundation, the NFL is expanding its commitment to support and grow business opportunities with diverse enterprises nationwide.
According to a press release, the NFL confirmed on Tuesday that it has secured additional loans totaling $21 million from 10 new Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and minority- and women-focused banks.
“There is no question this program has enhanced the reach of our partner institutions, and those returns are already being reinvested in the communities that they serve,” said former NFL safety Ryan Clark, an Emmy Award winner and board member for the National Black Bank Foundation (NBBF).… Read more
PepsiCo is making a significant donation to several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to support Black students in exploring career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). With Black professionals comprising only 9% of the STEM workforce, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are addressing the gap by investing $350,000 in financial support and resources specifically for HBCUs with their “Taste of Tomorrow” campaign, according to a press release.
Over the next four months, the company will donate $250,000 in scholarships for STEM students across nine HBCUs—Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson State University, Morgan State University, North Carolina Central University, and Prairie View A&M University—for the 2025 school year.… Read more
The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans.
LOS ANGELES — Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Lamar would lead the halftime festivities from the Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9. The rap megastar, who has won 17 Grammys, said he’s looking forward to bringing hip-hop to the NFL’s championship game, where he performed as a guest artist with Dr.… Read more
(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is planning three major highway closures in the Twin Cities metro this weekend.
MnDOT has scheduled closures along the following stretches:
September 5, 2024
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Rich Homie Quan has reportedly passed away. The news poured online, and friends and fans were reacting to the news.
In a statement to TMZ, Rich Homie Quan’s family and representatives for the Fulton County morgue confirmed his death. In a statement, the family said they are “shattered and heartbroken by his sudden death.” A cause of deathw as not provided.… Read more
Cardi B has been known to be a high roller, but recent pictures have shown her doing a different type of rolling as recent images surfaced of her in a wheelchair as she celebrated her son Wave’s third birthday at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey over the weekend.
While many fans were initially concerned, worried that the pregnant artist may have been injured or ill, Cardi was quick to note that she only used the wheelchair because her feet were too swollen to walk as she is in her final trimester of her pregnancy with her third child.… Read more
September 6, 2024
R&B star Ginuwine is celebrating a significant milestone in his personal journey—two months of sobriety. The singer, known for hits like “Pony” and “Differences,” took to Instagram to share his accomplishment and offer words of encouragement to others battling addiction.
In his heartfelt post, Ginuwine wrote, “And counting!!!! I am still going strong 2 months sober, maybe seems like a lil time to you, but to me and most, it’s a lifetime.”… Read more
