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A clip of a Black man at Cracker Barrel is going viral and reminding customer about its historical ties to racial discrimination. Chaise (@vibestealer), a Black TikTok streamer, shared the story in a short clip with more than 712,000 views. He likely did not plan to go to Cracker Barrel to create content, and no Cracker Barrel employee was involved. But sometimes content finds you. “I’m at Cracker Barrel right now,” he says. “Getting stared at by this old white woman. I bet you’re thinking, ‘Why am I here?’ That’s why. I wanna taste the racism in my hash browns,…
With five minutes left in regulation, Stephen Curry had 22 points and the Golden State Warriors trailed the Denver Nuggets by seven. Then the two-time MVP caught fire, and the game turned into a classic. Noah Graham & Ezra Shaw/NBAE via Getty Images Curry scored 20 of the Warriors’ final 30 points across the last five minutes of regulation and overtime, leading Golden State to a 137-131 comeback win that spoiled a career night from Aaron Gordon. The Nuggets forward erupted for 50 points and made a career-high 10 three-pointers, becoming just the seventh player in NBA history to score…
Celebrating the birthday of Fresno, California veteran Planet Asia with his 27th full-length studio LP. Emerging as 1/2 of the duo Cali Agents, he would also go on to have a very successful solo career & has made a lengthy yet consistent discography for himself. This includes The Grand Opening, The Medicine, the DJ Muggs-produced Pain Language, Abrasions, the Apollo Brown-produced Anchovies & Sardines backed by Mello Music Group, the Evidence-produced Rule of 3rds & the Snowgoons-produced U.Z.I. (Universal Zeitgeist Intelligence). It’s already been 14 months since Trust the Chain II & my anticipation for King’s Dominion increased once it was announced DJ Scratch was fully producing the whole thing. “Not Allowed” aggressively opens by talking about sucka shit not being permitted around his premises…
GRAMMY-winning global superstar Tyla has returned with her highly anticipated new single and music video, “Chanel.” The track, available now, arrives as Tyla prepares to launch her first headlining tour across Asia next month. Directed by Aerin Moreno, the “Chanel” visual is an elegant statement of empowerment, fashion, and confidence. Its message is simple yet powerful: “You say you love me? Put me in Chanel.” Produced by Ian Kirkpatrick and P2J, “Chanel” fuses Tyla’s signature Amapiano roots with sleek pop and R&B production, creating a vibrant, dance-ready sound that reflects her evolution as a global artist. The release follows her…
Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion has released her latest single, “LOVER GIRL,” via Hot Girl Productions. The Houston native’s new track was produced by Jacobdior, whose viral TikTok mashups blend nostalgic R&B with modern rhythms. “LOVER GIRL” reimagines Total’s 1996 classic “Kissin You” with HaSizzle’s “Bounce It,” featuring vocals from BJ So Cole for a bold, genre-fusing sound. The single follows Megan’s April release, “Whenever,” produced by Bankroll Got It, which showcased her signature bars and swagger. “LOVER GIRL” arrives just days before Megan’s highly anticipated Hottieween Party in Houston on October 31, with proceeds…
Louisiana rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again has reclaimed the number one spot on the YouTube US Top Artists chart, driven by the strong performance of his recently released album MASA. The project has landed six entries on the US Top Songs chart, including “Where I Been / Shot Callin” at number 18, the video-assisted “What You Is” at number 23, and “Nevada” at number 40. YoungBoy’s return to the top underscores his continued dominance in hip-hop and streaming, as fans flock to his latest work, further cementing his status as one of the genre’s most impactful artists. Source link
A Los Angeles woman is eating at a cafe called Great White when she notices that all the corner tables are occupied by Asian customers. She wants to know if this is intentional. TikTok user Cassidy (@juminjuice) posted a video about her suspicions on Sep. 28. “I’m at Great White, and I don’t know if it’s just me, but they put all Asians in one corner,” she says in the video. “And it’s all white people—everybody’s white in the main seating area. They really put all Asians in one corner.” To demonstrate her point, Cassidy shows viewers each corner of…
Reebok is celebrating basketball legend Allen Iverson with the limited-edition release of Answer III and Engine A colorways. The launch coincides with the premiere of the three-part docuseries Allen Iv3rson on Prime Video, highlighting Iverson’s rise from high school standout to global basketball icon. The Answer III lineup includes two colorways, White/Red/Chalk and Navy/Gold, each priced at $140 and available now at Reebok.com. Fans can experience the signature style that helped define Iverson’s career. On October 30th, Reebok will release two Engine A Bethel High School player-exclusive colorways for $120 each. These sneakers feature custom home and away designs with…
Montréal, Québec, Canada emcee, producer & engineer Mike Shabb returning with his 3rd studio LP. Coming up in the spring of 2018 off his full-length debut Northwave, he would continue to make his presence known by putting out 6 EPs & his last couple of mixtapes before gaining notoriety for engineering Boldy James’ 5th album Fair Exchange No Robbery along with producing “Switches on Everything” off Hitler Wears Hermes X & enlisting his mentor Nicholas Craven to fully produce his 5th EP Shadow Moses from top to bottom. Hood Olympics & Sewaside III were both solid in their own rights, following up this spring’s Shabb Van Gogh to Fight the Power! ahead of Hood Olympics 2. “Neighborhood Sniper!” opens with a…
Fans across the United States are celebrating the music of late R&B legend D’Angelo following news of his passing. His 2000 hit “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” has seen a surge in streams, making a belated debut on the YouTube US Top Songs chart at number 44. The track garnered more than 1.3 million views during the charting period, highlighting D’Angelo’s enduring influence on R&B and soul music. Fans continue to pay tribute to the singer’s legacy, remembering the artistry and impact of his career that shaped generations of music lovers. Source link