Derek Chauvin Reportedly Stabbed in Prison

 

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in George Floyd's murder, sustained severe injuries in a prison stabbing on Friday, as per a law enforcement source familiar with the incident.

#MusicVideo OMB Bloodbath - Don't Do It

 

Houston rapper OMB Bloodbath has delivered another hard-hitting single with “Don’t Do It,” alongside a video that pays tribute to the late George Floyd.

Directed by Jon Primo and Edgar Esteves, the video is the slickest to come from Bloodbath yet. Riding through Houston in the back of a truck, Bloodbath flaunts her confidence in the clip while also honoring her former mentor.

Top 5 Lima, Ohio Artist Who Made The Biggest Impact In Our Hip-hop Community

These Lima, Ohio artist has stepped up to the plate and will leave there musical legacy over the city's rap culture. The Buckeye state has no shortage of celebrities, but these Top Five artist sure stood out among the rest.

Even though Eastside Po was not mentioned in the article, he is next up on the rising artist list.

These Are The Top 5 Lima, Ohio Artist That Left The Biggest Impact In Music

These Lima, Ohio artist has stepped up to the plate and will leave there musical legacy over the city's rap culture. The Buckeye state has no shortage of celebrities, but these Top Five artist sure stood out among the rest.

Even though Eastside Po was not mentioned in the article, he is next up on the rising artist list.

Were not saying that these are the best artist from Lima, Ohio, but I am noting that these are the artist who legacy will continue on through time.

In contrast with its East Coast, West Coast and Southern counterparts, Midwest hip hop has very few constants in style or production. Midwest hip hop's first dose of national popularity came in the mid-90s with the extremely fast-paced rappers known as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (Cleveland), Twista (Chicago), Tech N9ne (Kansas City), Atmosphere (Minneapolis), and Eminem (Detroit).

But Ohio, in general, has a rich musical history that makes it one of the most important states when it comes to the evolution of sound in various genres. Everything from shock rock and industrial metal to funk and R&B developed in the Lima, Ohio area.

New Memoir Reveals Prince ‘Cheated’ Bassist Out Of Millions

 

For Mark Brown, the head games began with a cold call from Prince in 1981. And they ended, six years later, with the bassist — rechristened BrownMark, by Prince — confident that the rock star had derailed him out of millions in songwriting royalties.

As related in BrownMark’s new memoir, “My Life in the Purple Kingdom” (University of Minnesota Press), playing with Prince was the best of times and the worst of times — often at the same time. Like when he was cast in the movie musical “Purple Rain.”

“I took drama classes, joined SAG and acted in the movie,” Brown, 58, told The Post. “Then all my scenes were cut. Prince came up with some lame excuse about having to make the movie shorter.”

Before the fast talk and subterfuge, there was that unexpected call. Brown, then 19, took it in the Minneapolis rec center where his funk band rehearsed. “The first thing that went through my mind was that it couldn’t be Prince,” Brown said. “It was surreal.”

Beyoncé Now Helping Black-Owned Businesses

The star has teamed up with the NAACP to found the Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund.

Beyoncé has launched a new fund to give Black-owned businesses grants through her BeyGOOD foundation.

The fund has been started in collaboration with the National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People (NAACP).

The Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund will provide grants of $10,000 (£7,923) for business owners “in select cities to help sustain business during this time”.

Rihanna, Ariana Grande And More Sign Police Reform Letter

Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Ariana Grande, Meek Mill, the Jonas Brothers and many more signed an open letter on Monday, asking New York legislators to repeal section 50-A of New York State's Civil Rights Law.

The statute currently keeps police personnel files confidential and basically out of the public's reach.

"We mourn the killing of George Floyd and the unnecessary loss of so many black lives before his. We must hold accountable those who violate the oath to protect and serve, and find justice for those who are victim to their violence."

Jennifer Lopez Joined Protesters In LA

The celebrity power couple joined Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors and a large crowd of protesters as they marched down Hollywood Blvd.

"We must take a stand for what we believe in and fight against the injustices in this world," Lopez wrote in an Instagram post. "So we continue to peacefully protest until there is change."

Jennifer Lopez carried a sign that read "BLM #EnoughIsEnough" on one side and "Black Lives Matter" on the other side.

What Jay-Z And Roc Nation Is Doing For George Floyd's Memory

The hip-hop mogul and his entertainment company Roc Nation took out full-page ads in newspapers across America in memory of Floyd, a man from Minneapolis who died while in police custody after a police officer kneeled on Floyd's neck for eight minutes, moments that were captured on cellphone video.

In the footage, Floyd, 46, shouts “I cannot breathe” and “don’t kill me” before losing consciousness. He was later pronounced dead. Since-fired officer Derek Chauvin was later charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death.

Mötley Crüe Sells 700,000 Tickets On It's First Weekend

The Stadium Tour featuring Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe with Poison and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts has sold more than 700,000 tickets and grossed over $90 million at the box office in the first weekend of sales.

The tour, which is promoted by Live Nation, saw the fastest sellout in Miller Park history in Milwaukee. Additional shows sold out instantly in Atlanta, Seattle, Charlotte, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago and Denver. In response to the fan demand, seven new shows in San Antonio, Kansas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Cincinnati and Cleveland were announced.

Also See: New Music by Motley Crue - Ride With The Devil

Mötley Crüe made headlines in November when its members reneged on the cessation of touring agreement they entered into ahead of their farewell tour earlier this decade. Crüe played what was allegedly its final show on at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Dec. 31, 2015, capping a half-decade of touring that landed the band on Pollstar's Year End Top 200 North American Tours chart every year from 2010 to 2015.

Video: NFL Trippp - "Midwest"

Minneapolis artist, NFL Trippp, pays homage to his city with his brand new video, "MIDWEST."

Make sure you grab NFL Trippp's new project, SLEEZY, here, and watch the official video for, "Midwest," below! 

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@NFLTrippp

Independent Record Labels You Should Know

From independent icons like XL Recordings and Sub Pop to newer teams like 88 Rising and Mind of a Genius, here are some of the essential labels you should know. As always, we encourage you to do your own digging and share your own favorites with us, but as long as you discovered just one new label, artist, or piece of music that you love from this list, then we did our job.

From legendary indies to internet-based upstarts, these labels are all doing something special.

Top 5 Hottest Photos Of Brittany Dasani

The Wrap-Up Magazine is at it again. This time releasing the top 5 hottest photos of +Brittany Dasani. Brittany is a 26 year old model from Connecticut. She works full-time in the television business but moonlights as a model in print, online publications, and music.

 

She has worked in broadcasting wit major Networks such as A&E, Lifetime, and BIO. Brittani Senser (born April 11, 1984) is an American Pop and R&B artist. She is from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She released her debut album, After Love, in July 2009.

 

She is a brand of bottled water from The Coca-Cola Company, launched in 1999, after the success of Aquafina. She is one of the hottest models trending on the world wide web today.

 

Lil Boosie’s Daughter Rapping

+LIL BOOSIE daughter has been noticed in a new visual video titled "Education." “The media doesn’t report about Lil Boosie being a strong supporter of his kids getting a good education,” says the YouTube description on “Education,” a back to school pep talk from Iviona Hatch, Boosie’s “downright snappy” first child. 

Ivi’s flow is eerily similar to her dad’s, and her hollered one-liners are candid: Take your time/ Focus on your attitude, I even gotta work on mine. Like “Hot Cheetos and Takis”, the adorable viral jam hatched from a Minneapolis after-school program, “Education” models positive behavior with a team, in this case, the anti-bullying U Hatin? University campaign, the same organization that posted this video recitation of a letter Boosie wrote in prison, telling kids “You can be better than me,” last year.

Top 3 Restaurants In Minneapolis

The Wrap-Up Magazine.com has released the 3 best restaurants to eat in Minneapolis. Minneapolis offers several local dining options that are unmatched in the Midwest. First up on our list is the SIX15 Room restaurant. The SIX15 Room, located in the Grand Hotel, is not just a cocktail bar. Although the drinks are excellent, SIX15 also provides a gourmet menu with seasonal choices and locally sourced food.

Second on the Wrap-Up's list is George and the Dragon restaurant. Unpretentious casual pub in South Minneapolis. The atmosphere is great, and there is not a bad dish on the menu. Plus, the owner is known to chat with guests and ensure expectations are exceeded.

Last but not least is the La Belle Vie restaurant. The ambiance, the service, and the wine list exceed the expectations of the heavy prices at La Belle Vie. Perfect for a special occasion or date, La Belle Vie is the best French Cuisine in town.