Bill Restricting Use of Rap Lyrics in Court Officially Signed

 

On Friday (September 30), California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into action that will restrict the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court. AB 2799—The Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act, was unanimously approved by the California State Senate in August 2022.

#NewMusic Voiyce - California Ft Phalco @voiyce_23

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Texarkana, TX artist Voiyce is back with new music titled 'California.' California is based on his visits to California where Voiyce manage currently resides. The track describes how he feels about California and the events that take place when he visited there.

This is a chill laid back track with positive cool vibes. Listen or stream below.

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Cold Ca$e could be spending his life in prison. He and his family are making music instead

Cold Ca$e could be spending his life in prison. He and his family are making music instead 

As Thomas Sipes describes it, he’s lived a “hellacious” life. It was only a few years ago that Sipes, better known as East Coast rapper Cold Ca$e, found himself staring down 99 years in prison. He faced a third felony charge in California, a state where a “third strike” can mean life behind bars.“During that whole time it was like a transition time for me,” says Sipes. “I was trying to mature as a person and a father and I was trying to get out of the whole hustle game, get out of selling drugs and get away from street life. 

Top 5 Hottest Photos Of Natalie Pack

The Wrap-Up Magazine.com has released the top 5 hottest photos of +Natalie Pack. Not only has Natalie Pack been honored the prestige of Miss California USA 2012; she also earned her path as a finalist in cycle 12 of America's Next Top Model.

Poko Pano picked Natalie Pack to model their latest swimwear collection and this girl definitely has what it takes to rock a bikini. Natalie Pack was a contestant on the 12th cycle of 'America's Next Top Model.' She made it overseas, only to be eliminated during the first week in Brazil.

Natalie Ann Pack is an American fashion model who held the title of Miss California USA 2012. She is also known for competing on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 12.

Natalie Pack is an American model who should be on your radar. Natalie Pack, who was recently booted from ANTM, on Tyra Banks and her favoritism. Natalie Pack Is Currently In Chicago Seeing The Sights.

At 6 feet tall Natalie needed a nose that was proportional to her size, ... Natalie Ann Pack had plastic surgery to improve her self image. Miss California 2012 Natalie Pack attends the Maxim Hot 100 Party at Vanguard on May 15, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

I really enjoyed watching these photos of her. If she is not one of the hottest creatures walking, then I don't know who is.

Rita Ora Suing Jay Z

Rita Ora is suing Roc Nation. The singer filed a complaint  this morning in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking a judgment that the recording contract she signed with Jay Z’s company in 2008 at the age of 18 violates California law, and is therefore not viable, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

This Will be The Concert to Reunite the World

 

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will play host to an all-star concert that will be broadcast and streamed worldwide as part of a global effort to inspire confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and encourage people to be inoculated, organizers announced today.

Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World will be pre-taped at SoFi Stadium and air May 8 as part of a worldwide event broadcasting on ABC, CBS, Fox, YouTube and on iHeartMedia radio stations. Selena Gomez will host the event, which will include performances by Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin and H.E.R.

Trump Begins Construction Of Border Wall

Construction started Friday on the US-Mexico border wall project at Border Field State Park, the third project in San Diego County. Roughly 14 miles of the 8-to-10-foot-high barrier made out of scrap metal will be replaced with a ‘bollard-style wall’ more than twice as tall at the US-Mexico border.

Construction on a stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border wall kicked off Friday in San Diego, Calif. The Texas construction company, SLSCO, is in charge for building the San Diego part of the wall. The construction will cost an estimated $147 million, according to FOX 4.

Versace Sued By Employees

A former employee at a Pleasanton, California Versace store has filed a lawsuit accusing the high-end retailer of discrimination, not only against him, but towards its Black customers. The suit alleges that during his time as a clerk with the company, 23-year-old Christopher Sampiro was not afforded rest periods and was wrongfully terminated without having received payment for time worked. Sampiro also claims the store carried out a policy of having staff alert co-workers when a Black person entered the establishment by passing mention of it through a secret code.

According to Sampiro the experience began soon after he was hired. In the courts documents he claims to have been informed of the "D410 Code" during a new-employee training. Versace employees are naturally aware of the term, D410, as it is the code used for black clothing. But Sampiro says that while mentoring him on policies and procedures, a manager [who he doesn't name in the suit], told him the code was synonymous for Black customers before encouraging Sampiro to casually warn co-workers of a "D410" when a Black person entered the store. In response to the managers suggestion, Sampiro claims to have shared that he was himself in-fact, part African American. From that point on Sampiro says he was treated differently.

Within two weeks of the alleged D410 incident occurring, Sampiro was fired because he didn't "understand luxury," the lawsuit claims. Sampiro objects to the reason for his termination, saying that management refused him legitimate training following the uncomfortable encounter. Versace denies Sampiro's allegations and has requested that the Alameda County Superior Court dismiss the case. The case will be revisited during a March 21 status conference.

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Antibiotics Burn Teen Inside Out

A California teen is in intensive care after she took a friend’s antibiotic and wound up with an ailment that is burning her body from the inside-out. Yaasmeen Castanada, 19, is fighting for her life in the burn unit of the University of California Irvine Medical Center after a diagnosis with a life-threatening drug reaction called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

On Thanksgiving, the sophomore at California State University, Los Angeles, and mother of a 4-month-old baby was coming down with cold symptoms and had a sore throat, so she took an antibiotic offered to her by a friend, Corona said on the web page for a medical fundraising campaign for Yaasmeen.

As the night went on, the teen’s eyes and throat began to burn, her eyes turned red and she was rushed to the hospital, according to her mother. Her body was covered with gigantic blisters. On Dec. 5, she underwent surgery on the top portion of her body, and hospital staff members have scraped the skin on her body to encourage new growth.

The syndrome is a rare and extreme reaction to medication or an infection, according to the Mayo Clinic. It can begin with flu-like symptoms, but results in the top layer of skin dying and shedding. Corona advises that people make sure they do not take others’ medications and also have an awareness about their own allergies.

Third Graders Busted Smoking Weed

Three third-graders were caught smoking marijuana in the bathroom of a California elementary school. Two eight-year-olds and a nine-year-old were discovered smoking weed in the bathroom at Sonora Elementary School in Sonora, Calif. by another student on Feb. 27. The student made school administrators aware, and they immediately contacted police. Following questioning, the students were released to their parents.

Though Principal Chris Boyles declined comment, Superintendent Leigh Shampain confirmed the incident. Some parents are calling for the students to be expelled, but Shampain refused to disclose the disciplinary action the school will take. CBS San Francisco adds that, in the interim, the case has been passed along to the Tuolumne County Probation Department.

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TOPE (@itsTOPE) - "Again & Again"

Portland Producer and Rapper TOPE, born Anthony Anderson, has been known in some circles as one of Underground Hip Hop's best-kept secrets for some time now. As an up and coming artist, TOPE was best known for his prolific output as a solo rapper and also founding member of the groups Living Proof and TxE.

In early 2014 things started to move for TOPE with cosigns from Cody Chestnutt for his instrumental work and love from the Queen, Erykah Badu herself, for his Take Your Time music video. The release of TOPE's album BROKEBOYSYNDROME marked cosigns from XXL, 2Dopeboyz, The Source and many more.

The sky seemed to be the limit for TOPE as he packed up his bags and moved to California landing in Oakland and eventually moving to LA, then back to Oakland. A 28-city tour followed with TOPE leaking singles here and there to go along with show dates and tours. As time started to tick away the Portland music scene continued to grow and TOPE's career in California seem to have hit a wall. Still managing to land production credits for Slum Village, Gift Of Gab of Blackalicious, and Skyzoo - TOPE's solo music had all but disappeared.

Introducing Suave Churchill

Suave” Churchill, founder and CEO MONSTA SQUADD PRODUCTIONZ (www.monstasquaddproductionz.com) and currently president at Rick Ross Music Group, has been in the industry well over 20 years.  He started out as an artist with the group "Nina Mobb" and was signed to the Freeway Rick Ross label “Freeway Academy” and eventually decided he would like to be behind the scenes some years later.  In the mid 90's Suave joined the Priority Records street team pushing artist such as Mack 10, Bad Azz, Snoop Dogg, All Frum Tha I, Dr Dre etc.

In 1998 he became head of promotion for FunkCave Records, and shortly after the Vice President of Deep In The Game Records, working with artist such as E-40, Kokane, Spice1, KMG of Above The Law, Deep In The Game Affiliatez and Justified. Suave broadest moment came when he witnessed Dr Dre working on the first "Chronic album" at Dick Griffey studio Solar Hines, which inspired Suave to take command of an organization after witnessing the history of the making of Dr. Dre.

Suave dabbled in management with his first artist Krook, a West Coast R&B sensation in 2003 whom worked with many West Coast artists such as Tha DoggPound. He then later moved to Sacramento California 2005 when the Northern California scene started booming and hooked up with Redderick Lewis aka Pug, the CEO and founder of Outta Bounds Entertainment Group.  Redderick introduced Suave to artists such as Messy Marv, C-Bo,Young Meek, Brotha Lynch Hung, Homocide, Bumpin T, Ms Marvaless, T-Nutty, Mac Dre and Ole E & Redrum.

Presently Suave is affiliated with one of the industry guru's Tiffany Gaines, to which he is learning the in-depth angle of the corporate side.  Suave also connected with Eric Robinson, which introduced him to the black college scene by bringing him on as the West Coast Regional Manager for Grooveline Magazine, providing him the opportunity to tour the entire black college circuit with major artist.

Although Suave has been in the game many years he's always open for advice and willing to learn something new every single day.  Growing up in Pomona California, Suave was surrounded by great talent whether it was sports or entertainment. He was influenced by many hometown icons such as Suga Free, Kokane, Above The Law, Sugar Shane Mosley, Greg Ballard, Marvin Mattox and the list goes on.

Squalla & Lil Keke - Robert Horry @callmesqualla

 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA --- Celebrating Halloween and closing out the month, emerging new artist Squalla continues his reign of consistency by dropping another slapping new single "Robert Horry" out now on all platforms. The bouncy new track features Lil Keke and the thumping instrumental comes courtesy of Dez Dynamic. Fans can expect the official video to come soon as well, which Squalla says will be shot in Houston (his hometown). The buzzing new artist moved from Houston to California recently to help take his career to the next level, while also mixing his Houston sound with the California energy making for a great combination. What Squalla calls "a new anthem for the city of Houston," this new banger is a must-listen for the folks down South and everyone in between.

While 2020's been a whirlwind of a year, Squalla hasn't slowed down one bit. Coming off recent releases "Look At Me" and "Floating", two hard-hitting singles, the passionate emcee is prepping a new album to drop some time next year. Known for catchy lyrics, unique-sounding instrumentals and a plethora of passion, Squalla's on his way to becoming a household name. With the aforementioned new album on the horizon, there's a lot to look forward to from Squalla and the rest of the JV Inc. team. 

Stream/download "Robert Horry"

3YRD (@iamlouvis @dontswetthisguy @MrBmo3) - "Yodel"

Who is 3YRD? If you asked who 3YRD is and what kind of music they create, you may get some different answers. Although the majority of their songs stay within the hip hop realm, Louvis, Tone, and Bmo each bring their own unique voices to the table as they try to stretch the boundaries of genres by using uncommon, cultural instruments to help bring their projects into a new-age life. Each project gives different feelings or emotions as they try to reflect the randomness of day to day life. 3YRD is a group of dedicated best friends that are fully committed to evolving, growing, and nurturing their music to help provide their fans something they can either sing, jump, dance, or even mosh to. Louvis Daniel Perry (Louvis) was born and raised in a small town in Northern California called Susanville. Growing up he loved music more than anything, while also living two lives being a sports superstar. Daniel was drafted out of High School from the 2015 MLB draft in the 13th Round by the Toronto Blue Jays. After deciding to go to college instead of signing to the pros, Daniels love for music blossomed into something great. He then met "Tone" in his first year of college who then inspired him to take music more seriously. After years of producing while playing college baseball, music took over Daniels passion for anything else. Meeting Brenden (Monte') was the tipping point for his love of music as they both came together to form something nobody has ever seen or heard. With that tipping point, 3YRD was created. Tone Antonio Woodard was Born in New Smyrna Beach, FL, and later moved and grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Tone grew up around music as the majority of his mother’s side of the family are singers or musicians of some sort. He was shy growing up and took him years to be able to sing in front of others. He began to realize how gifted he indeed was once he began singing in choirs and a cappella groups throughout middle school, high school, and college. Music is one of the very few things that he holds near and dear to his heart. It brings him much joy to be blessed with a gift that allows him to move people with his voice through music. It is what he wants to do for the rest of his life. Tone met his best friend, Daniel Perry (Louvis), in college, where they jammed out every chance they could get not knowing the greatness they would create in the near future. Daniel brought light into Tone’s life at the time. Eventually, he was introduced to the one, and only Brenden Montoya (Bmo) and things only went up from there. Tone is so grateful for the two of them because they push him to be the best artist he can be and inspire him to go beyond his limits and comfort zones. Bmo Bmo is from a small town in Northern California called Loomis. His love for music started at a young age. He began writing songs when he was 8 years old and has been perfecting his craft ever since.

Too Fast Releases Their Self-Titled EP + Just Like You Visuals | @TooFast_Music

California based trio Too Fast makes an impressive debut with their new self-titled EP starring the works of producer Cyran, vocalist Dave L, and rapper K-Lien.

Coming from three different musical backgrounds, Too Fast blends these artists individual style into one amazingly unique sound. 5 songs deep the self-titled EP is cinematic and big production-wise from the opening track “Just Like You.”

BlizzyBoy LJ (@BlizzyboyLj) - "Dior Weather"

BlizzyBoy LJ gives fans the music video for his song "Dior Weather," which can be found now on all digital streaming providers like Spotify, Apple and Tidal. On the song BlizzyBoy LJ raps about the feeling he had on a recent trip to Miami where he was fully draped in breezy, beach friendly, Chistian Dior clothing. The song's vibe rides the South Beach wave of BlizzyBoy LJ's trip to Miami, Florida, taking listeners on a musical journey to the exotic world of pristine beaches and warm weather. The video is everything a trip to paradise should be and shows palm trees, women in bikinis, the ocean and BlizzyBoy LJ speeding around Miami's Biscayne Bay in a Lamborghini. "It's everything that you're inspired to have when you have nothing. When you have nothing you hustle for vacations and a way out and things like that, so that's basically how the video was done in Miami. My music is flashy and East Coast, so fans can expect sh*t like this from me," BlizzyBoy LJ said. Recording the majority of his material out of Los Angeles, California and getting his mixing and mastering done in Santa Barbara, BlizzyBoy LJ is pooling together his resources for a relentless flow of flashy East Coast inspired music. "There's really no plan, it's just to keep putting out music, wherever it takes me, it takes me. My goal is to be the best me, hopefully the best me gives me the best outcome," he said. Brought up on the East Coast but residing in California, BlizzyBoy LJ has battled past the odds to reach this point in his career. First gaining fame on Twitter and Vine, BlizzyBoy LJ took his rap skills that he started developing at age 16 and combined it with the power of social media to make a career out of going viral with his freestyles.

The First Killing In California Prison In 20 Years

An inmate facing a death sentence for killing a 14-year-old girl was stabbed to death while in the recreation yard of the San Quentin State Prison.

Jonathan Fajardo, 30, who was on death row for first-degree-murder in connection with the racially charged shooting death of Cheryl Green in Los Angeles, was stabbed in his chest and neck in the East Block Housing Unit recreation yard of the prison just before 10 a.m., according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Luis Rodriguez, 34, was identified by prison officials as the suspect in Fajardo’s fatal stabbing. Officials said Rodriguez, who was also on death row, made the weapon used in the attack. Officials did not immediately release a potential motive in the stabbing.

Prison officials said Rodriguez had been facing a death sentence on two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances at the time of the Friday’s attack. He started his sentence on September 30, 2015.

Rock Star Gang - Mobbin

RichardTheRockStar Grinds Out New Era Hip Hop with the Rockstar Gang 

JACKSON – Northern California native RichardTheRockStar (RTRS) has always been making music his way. From messing around with instruments in elementary school to home producing licks at age 15, RTRS creates music with no rules. Now, the artist, writer, producer, and businessman is making a splash with “Mobbin” as he redefines the hip-hop genre.  

2LiveMafia, Don Tonic & Don Dirty - "Mi Obsesion" (Video)

Southern California-based Latin production clique 2livemafia presents the David G. Martinez-directed music video for "Mi Obsesion", their new single featuring Don Tonic & Don Dirty. 2livemafia and Don Tonic are part of Southern California Latin music collective GAME7, which also comprises Rey Effective, set to drop his new EP Ahora Te Perdono, which features "La Inocente" (stream the official music video), Rey's 2022 collaboration with Panamanian native Tonic. Also contributing to production on "Mi Obsesion" is Los Angeles producer Don Dirty, best known for "Gettin' Fit" (stream on Spotify), his 2021 single featuring Lechero. In 2022 2livemafia released their remix of "Low Rider" featuring Snoop Dogg (stream on Spotify). "Mi Obsesion" is out now on GAME7.

Pierre Rushing: Wrongfully Convicted

Pierre Rushing has been wrongfully convicted for a crime he did not commit

Pierre’s team needs help by bringing awareness to the story and helping stop wrongful convictions in the US. Wrongful convictions have been occurring way too often and it needs to be discussed. Currently, 35% of prisoners are wrongfully convicted. At the age of 22, Pierre was arrested in his hometown of Oakland, California. Now 33 years old, Pierre Rushing was an average teen who attended college while following his dreams of being an inspiring artist.