Gloria Carter Focuses on Sending Underserved Youth to College

 

With the Shawn Carter Foundation, Jay Z’s mother Gloria Carter’s focus is to send youth to college. Many high schoolers with low grade point averages (GPAs) don’t think going to college is a feasible goal. High GPAs help secure scholarships and grants. No matter how low their GPA is, the Carters make sure college dreams can become a reality.

“There are a lot of young people who have low GPAs,” Gloria Carter told rolling out. “A lot of those people don’t even get looks for financial assistance.”

#TopFive Best Supernatural Teen Drama Films to Watch on #Netflix

Netflix has been releasing some really good movies and tv shows for their customers to enjoy. There are many shows to enjoy, there are some Sci-Fi shows that make you watch them over and over again.

Below, The Wrap Up Magazine has chosen it's Top Five favorite tv shows that we enjoy. If you haven't seen these flicks, then you have been missing out on a lot.

Wu-Tang Clan and Nas Announces 'New York State Of Mind Tour'

 

Two of New York’s finest hip-hop acts are coming together for a collaborative tour. On Tuesday (April 19), the Wu-Tang Clan and Nas announced their New York State Of Mind Tour.

Produced by Live Nation, the 25-stop event begins Tuesday, Aug 30 in St. Louis, Missouri and will continue through major cities across North America including Toronto, D.C., Raleigh, Atlanta, Houston, and Oakland, before wrapping up Tuesday, October 4 in Los Angles, California.

Scientist Names New Millipede After Taylor Swift

 

Taylor Swift can add a new honor to her overflowing cabinet of accolades: A new species of millipede from the Appalachian Mountains has been named after her, according to Phys.org.

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The Nannaria swiftae — or vernacularly, the Swift Twisted-Claw Millipede — is one of 16 new species named by Virginia Tech scientists Derek Hennen, Jackson Means, and Paul Marek in a new paper published via ZooKeys. Hennen, the study’s lead author, is the avowed Swiftie who selected the name, noting on Twitter that he chose it for that specific millepede species because, so far, it’s only been found in Tennessee.

What Happened To Lady of Rage

 

In the 90s, Dr. Dre was laying the foundation for his illustrious career, producing many hit records and working with some of the most respected artists in the game. It goes without saying that Dr. Dre has always kept his ear to the streets and is partly responsible for the rise of many MC’s. 

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Pledge $2M in Scholarship Funds

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are giving back to artists and creatives of historically Black colleges and universities.

Tiffany & Co. announced on Thursday that the 40-year-old singer's foundation BeyGOOD and 51-year-old rapper's charity the Shawn Carter Foundation collaborated with the jewelry luxury company and pledged $2 million to five small HBCUs.

Webbie Seen Passing Out During Show

 

Webbie recently had a show in Virginia this past weekend but reportedly had to be carried out after the rapper was seen stumbling off stage after having a medical emergency.

Jay-Z and Will Smith Join Forces to make home owning more accessible

 

Smith’s Dreamers VC and Arrive, the investment arm of Jay’s Roc Nation, are among the companies that participated in the capital raise for Landis Technologies, a startup that aims to guide renters on their path to owning a home.

Gas Prices Set To Go Up

 

Following the shutdown of a major U.S. fuel pipeline in the wake of a cyber attack, gas prices in parts of the country could see a rise of up to seven cents as early as this week, according to the AAA.

The First Black Female NFL Referee

 

Maia Chaka made NFL history as the first Black woman to be named an official referee by the league.

The TODAY Show reported that the Virginia Beach-based phys-ed and health teacher has trained with the football league since 2014. She was overjoyed to hear that her hard and effort landed her the job.

#NewMusic by Deviine Kash - Blue Voodoo @kidkash757

 

Virginia Beach, VA rapper Deviine Kash releases new music titled 'Blue Voodoo.' Listen in as the rap artist let off his vibrant flow on the beat.

DJ Alkemy, Pun Ra & Empuls Releases New EP "Disposable Hopefuls" @DJ_Alkemy

From Wales, UK, to Virginia, US, Applied Science and Wasp-18b combine and form like Voltron to bring you "Disposable Hopefuls", a military-grade audio assault on your speakers.

If you like heavy drums, chopped samples and nothing but savage rhymes, head to the links below for a no holds barred, 5 track EP that's the first in a string of releases from Mise en Garde. Get familiar!.

Ftf Pablo Releases #NewMusic - "Ice Cold" @ftf_pablo

Martinsville, Virginia rapper Ftf Pablo returns with new music titled 'Ice Cold'. Fresh out of jail, Ftf Pablo heads over to Killa J studios to record his new freestyle 'Ice Cold'.

$17 Million Awarded To Injured Woman At Walmart

A jury in West Virginia has returned a nearly $17 million verdict after a woman was injured when staffers tried to detain a shoplifter in Walmart.

A lawyer for 53-year-old Diane Ankrom says employees tried to detain the shoplifter when he ran into her shopping cart, in which she was pushing her granddaughter. Ankrom fell to the ground with the cart falling on top of her.

The jury found Walmart 30 percent responsible and the shoplifter 70 percent, though it's unclear how the money will be split.

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Ke Turner Drops Off New #MusicVideo "Over It" @keturnermusic @owdareech @HoodConsultants

Atlanta-based Virginia Beach native Ke Turner presents the music video for "Over It", the new single from Twist A Pen, Open A Lock, her album featuring guest appearances from J. Nolan, Adela, Unkle Chee and Pluto as well as production from Doom Got Beats, Tommy Karate, Sehratonin, Code Red, Kellz Cacique and Turner herself. 

"Over It" is produced by Owdareech, and features DJ Redhanded, who also assisted Turner in directing the video, as well as contributing production to the album.

"Over It" received praise on social media from Greg Nice of Nice and Smooth, who took it to be aired at Sirius XM by DJ Eclipse Rap Is Outta Control Show. Female old school pioneer Sha-Rock and Sugar Hill Records female rap trio The Sequence shared video clips of the track on their social media as well. "This song is a soundtrack for your life!" Turner says about the new track.

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Officer Attacked At Supermax Prison

This just in, Sources report that two corrections officers were injured after being attacked by an inmate at Red Onion State Prison earlier this morning. A 31-year-old inmate attacked the corrections officers with a “do-it-yourself weapon” simply after 6:30 a.m., in response to Virginia Division of Corrections officers.

One officer suffered puncture wounds to his upper body, and the other a broken knee in the attack that occurred about 6:30 a.m., the agency said. Both were expected to be released from a hospital Sunday.

The 31-year-old inmate accused of the attack is serving a 65-year sentence for five counts of robbery and seven counts of using a gun in a felony, the department said.

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#NewMusic Kwan-Chi - "P.M.F." @Kwan_Chiii

Virginia natives Kwan-Chi and Gee Smiff join forces for Kwan's new single "P.M.F. (Pretty Mothafu**as)."  On the track, the two up two down spitters go in over LDG Beats production. Together, they flex their rhymes that speaks on their effortless sauciness. 

It is evident the guys bring out the best in each other. This one is a certified banger and from what I'm hearing, there will be a follow up single coming in the new year featuring the two emcees and producer.

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#Stream ST KAL - I Ain't With It @stkal

ST Kal is out with new music to stream on all digital music platforms titled "I Ain't With It." ST KAL was born and raised in the streets of Southside Richmond, Virginia. Since the age of 15 dominating the mixtapes with collaborating artists and group members.

Barack Obama Talks Donald Trump Publicly For First Time

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President Barack Obama is making his return to the political arena to help embattled Democrats win in November’s midterm elections. And for the first time, Obama publicly called out President Donald Trump by name.

During a speech at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on Friday, Obama said the country is in a “backlash” moment.

While Obama has in the past blasted Trump and his policies, this was the first speech in which he used his successor’s name.

Obama also addressed Trump’s tone-deaf comments last year, when the president claimed that there were “some very fine people on both sides” during the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that saw white supremacists squaring off against anti-racism protesters. Paralegal Heather Heyer, 32, was killed during the protest when a white supremacist struck her with his car.

The former president also applauded the women who have taken a stand in the Me Too movement, and the teens of Parkland, Florida, who are standing up to gun violence and the National Rifle Association. That’s how real change starts, Obama said. But nothing will get done if this generation doesn’t vote, he added.

Slim Kee - "Me Too" @KLUB_Monsta

Richmond, Virginia's Slim Kee is getting hotter and hotter. Recently on RESPECT. Magazine, the rapper dropped the official music video for his banger "Me Too."

The 804 MC has been on fire since he released his heavy acclaimed single “Okay” featuring Will Chamberlain just four months ago. Kee is on his way to the top and this new music video proves it. Check it out below and be on the lookout for his debut  project titled GlockBoyzMNA.