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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Did Kodak Black Get Sentenced To Prison For Three Years? Viral ...

Kodak Black "Like Dat"

Is Kodak Black headed to prison for the next three years?

Viral rumors spread this weekend that the 19-year-old rapper had been sentenced to some serious time for the long sheet of charges hes facing, but a number of more reputable outlets have come forward to debunk the rumor and set the record straight.

Kodak Black is still in jail after his latest arrest, which came in May. He was picked up in Broward County, Florida, on charges that included armed robbery and false imprisonment, WSVN reported.

The May arrest came just a few weeks after the Pompano Beach, Florida, native was arrested for another incident in which he allegedly led police on a chase after they tried to arrest him for making a drug deal. He left that incident with charges for possession of cannabis, fleeing from officers, and possessing a weapon by a convicted felon.

So while its clear that Kodak Black is facing some serious trouble, the rumor circulating that hes been sentenced to three years in prison just isnt true. Its not exactly clear how the rumor got started, as DJ Akademiks noted that its difficult to trace it back to the source.

But DJ Akademiks was one of a handful of media personalities trying to debunk the rumor. He posted a YouTube clip calling out those who were spreading the false reports that Kodak Black was sentenced to prison.

His report can be seen below [the video contains some adult language].

False Rumors Claim Kodak Black got Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison, However his Trial Hasn"t Started.: https://t.co/nz1Gnb4zcY via

DJ Akademiks (@IamAkademiks) July 30, 2016

While the story of Kodak Blacks legal problems are the biggest news surrounding him right now, hes still managed to make an impression as one of the most up-and-coming rappers in the industry. As MTV noted, he released a mixtape while still behind bars, one thats made a huge impression on the rap world.

It"s Still Free @KodakBlack1k Until They Free Him ???? pic.twitter.com/s20PttfwX1

New Era Promotions (@NewEraPromo954) July 30, 2016

Some of the tracks on the mixtape also touch on the difficulties hes had keeping out of trouble, the MTV report noted.

The fact that Kodak is in trouble with the law provides a sadly timely backdrop to the tapes best track: Letter, where he describes being in prison and reading a letter from a friend. The song could be over-sentimental, but Kodak infuses it with the levity of two pals talking s**t to each other. His friend just out of jail himself wishes Kodak the best as he keeps fighting his case, tells him how all his friends miss him, dreams of what theyll do together once hes free (I was hoping when I get out we could ride around the city), and even offers a bit of life advice (This s**t just a lesson for you, bruh, pay attention / When you get out, Kodak, just keep focus and keep spitting). Its a novel way of presenting the familiar desire to make it out of a tough situation and to keep ones head up.

Kodak Black released his first mixtape when he was 16 years old, and got his first big break two years later when Drake posted a video of himself dancing to Kodaks song Skrt. Kodak Black later signed with Atlantic Record.

And even after his latest arrest, Kodak Black racked up one of the biggest honors for a new rapper being named to XXLs Freshmen Class of 2016.

Did your favorite artist make the 2016 XXL Freshman Class cover? #xxlfreshmen https://t.co/Texis0i963 pic.twitter.com/842ulMuhTj

XXL Magazine (@XXL) June 13, 2016

There is still a chance that the viral story claiming that Kodak Black was sentenced to prison for three years could soon have a morsel of truth. The rapper is set to go through pre-trial motions in mid-August for his upcoming trial, and until then he remains behind bars after his bond was revoked following the most recent arrest.

[Image via Instagram/Kodak Black]

Source: http://www.inquisitr.com/3366445/did-kodak-black-get-sentenced-to-prison-for-three-years-viral-rumor-claims-rapper-set-to-serve-hard-time/

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Braves acquire Matt Kemp, ship Hector Olivera to San Diego

Benches clear after Kemp is hit by a pitch

ATLANTA (AP) The Braves acquired pricey slugger Matt Kemp and $10.5 million from San Diego for troubled outfielder Hector Olivera.

Atlanta had tried for several months to deal Olivera following his April 13 arrest on domestic violence charges. He is eligible to play again in the major leagues on Tuesday following his 82-game domestic violence suspension. The Padres plan to designate Olivera for assignment when he comes off the restricted list Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced.

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Group predicts today will be the end of the world

A WARNING MESSAGE OF THE LORD ABOUT THE END OF THE WORLD AND JULY 29 2016

by: c*x Media Group National Content Desk Updated: Jul 29, 2016 - 8:24 AM

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They"ve been wrong in the past and hopefully they"re going to be wrong again, but a group that has predicted previous ends of the world has marked today as the day that existence will end.

End Time Prophecies said that the world will come to an end at one point today thanks to a chain reaction caused by a polar flip,Knoxville News Sentinel reported.

What is a polar flip? Is it real?

Scientists at NASA said it does exist. A polar flip has happened many times over the millennia,according to scientists . None of us were alive during the last one - 800,000 years ago. Before that, they happened every 200,000 to 300,000 years.

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Basically what happens is the Earth"s magnetic pull reverses itself. The North Magnetic Pole goes south, while the South Magnetic Pole goes north thanks to the liquid iron in the Earth"s core.

>>Click here to read NASA"s full scientific explanation

So are you going to hold off buying your kid"s school supplies? You may want to think twice.

End Time Prophecies has made a few predictions this year that haven"t come true; for example, a collision between the Earth and a giant asteroid in May.

The group posted its prediction earlier this month warning Earthlings of the end of the world ina 17-minute video on YouTube. A computer-generated female voice backed up the theory with biblical quotes and some special effects, saying that the Earth will crack apart and this will coincide with the second coming of Christ.

The video has been viewed more than 5 million times.

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Source: http://www.fox25boston.com/news/trending-now/group-predicts-today-will-be-the-end-of-the-world/413775103

Malia Obama Dances On Stage at Lollapalooza (Video)

Malia Obama"s Privacy Violated

Malia Obama looks like shes been having a blast at Lollapalooza music festival this weekend in her hometown of Chicago, Ill.

The 18-year-old daughter of President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama was seen checking out different performances with her friends and was even spotted shaking her booty on stage during Mac Millers set!

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Malia Obama

While standing side stage, Malia showed off her moves, much to the surprise of the crowd who went totally crazy!

Check out the video below

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beautiful a*s n***a (@sikelikeshitboy) July 30, 2016

Source: http://www.justjared.com/2016/07/30/malia-obama-dances-on-stage-at-lollapalooza-video/

Celebrating National Cheescake Day with the Cheesecake Factory

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WXYZ - Saturday, July 30 is National Cheesecake Day!

What better way to celebrate than with a little cheesecake?

Our friends from The Cheesecake Factory in Novi stopped in studio to show us how to make Cheesecake Truffles.

It"s a unique treat you can make at home using your favorite cheesecake flavors!

Check out the steps in the video player above.

Here"s a tasty note: On July 30 The Cheesecake Factory is offering all dine-in guests a slice off half-priced cheesecake. There are more than thirty mouthwatering flavors to pick from!

Source: http://www.wxyz.com/about-us/as-seen-on/celebrating-national-cheescake-day-with-the-cheesecake-factory

Why Kodak Black"s American Story Is So Important

French Montana - Lockjaw ft. Kodak Black

Taking in Lil B.I.G. Pac reminds me of a 2005 book by researcher and educator Joy Degruy, titled Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: Americas Legacy Of Enduring Injury and Healing. Degruy uses six years of field study in places where people of African descent were colonized (including parts of the U.S., the Caribbean, and South Africa) to liken the effects of systemic oppression to those of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She lists symptoms that include: a feeling of foreshortened future, diminished interest or participation in significant activities, outbursts of anger, difficulty staying and falling asleep, and feelings of detachment from others. Degruy points out that these symptoms were never collectively addressed by the U.S. government and, as a result, the fallout from that trauma is ongoing.

On the Lil B.I.G. Pac song Can I, Kodak runs through, in a lullaby fashion, many of the uncertainties that some descendents of colonised black people constantly replay in their heads. He wonders whether h**l be around long enough to truly father his kid. He tells himself that once he attains success, people will be waiting to s****h it right back from him. He asks himself whether he should run in response to a woman telling him that she loves him. While none of these are foreign concepts in rap, when measured up against Degruys work, its not hard to understand why they become conventions in the music. In terms of its sound, Lil B.I.G. Pac doesnt lean on much of whats become expected from Southern rap. Instead of rampant 808 drum sounds or key play popularized by producers like Zaytoven, Kodak borrows inspiration from the pulsating, echoey, bounce-building early music made by the Louisiana rappers hes been likened to, such as Lil Wayne and Boosie Bad Azz.

Like those guys before him, Kodak hits energetic highs and permits himself moments of helplessness. Mid-head bob on Purp, in a low register, Kodak delivers the line, Lord knows Im blessed but sometimes I feel cursed. Later, with infectious force, Phillys PnB Rock delivers the hook on Too Many Years, a somber look into Americas prison system. The song carries an especially heavy weight, given the fact that Kodak is currently in prison, facing previous charges of robbery, false imprisonment, and marijuana possession. Why we keep on falling victim?, Kodak asks. Then theres Today, which Id call a self-care jingle, but one devoid of luxuries like naps and spa time. Instead, all Kodak wants is to be able to walk around freely with his gun concealed, shop without interruptions, and not be Kodak Black, the rapper who has to always take pictures with fans and perform in front of crowds.

Since bubbling online and receiving an infamous Drake co-sign in 2015, Kodaks legitimacy as a rapper has continuously been questioned by hip-hop fans across social media. When he made the cut for XXLs annual Freshman list last month, the criticism accelerated. Beneath Kodaks Freshman freestyle video are YouTube commenters describing him as a trash rapper and praying for the return of real MCs. These are criticisms that effectively breeze by, or totally disregard, the details within his work that reflect hip-hops long history of environmental storytelling.

For the same way we need tracks like Kendricks joyous Alright and Beyoncs emotionally commanding Freedom to boost our morale, we also need Kodak Black. And Future, and Chief Keef, and anyone else whose music we love to bounce to but simultaneously write off as detriments to our collective progression because they rap about popping pills, womanizing, and shooting guns. While those topics can make listeners squeamish, they are a reality of the struggle that many black people experience in this country. Its unfair to expect every person whos raised in environments where such things are normalized to rise above them in one miraculous swoop. Each aforementioned artists music has value because of what it lends to the narrative of our plights and triumphs. Alright and Freedom wouldnt feel so damned good at protests, concerts, or in our living rooms if there wasnt a mournful Too Many Years or a dark No Flocking as a counter balance. Theres a long history of trauma that has led to the experiences of rappers like Kodak and there will be no true victory or liberation until we value our whole story.

Source: http://www.thefader.com/2016/07/20/kodak-black-lil-big-pac-essay

Tyler Posey Has Apologized for Faking His Coming Out Over Snapchat

Tyler Posey about Dylan O"Brien accident

Update: After appearing to come out on Snapchat yesterday, Tyler Posey has confirmed he"s not gay, and issued an apology for the confusion he caused with his post.

"Although I"m not gay, I fully support the LGBTQ community," he wrote on Twitter. "This was a moment intended to reflect that."

"And everyone, I am truly sorry to the people I"ve offended or lessened how big coming out is," he continued. "I just want to spread love in this world."

This was a potentially harmful move, and we want to make it 1000% clear that no one should ever -- ever -- feel ashamed for coming out or struggling to come out. If you or someone you know needs some extra help, please head over to the Trevor project for resources that can help make the process a bit easier.

Previously: Tyler Posey, star of Teen Wolf, just posted to Snapchat a video in which he says hes gay.

He snapped the video today (July 29) that shows a street sign that says Gay St. He pans back and forth between the street sign and his face, saying: This is me, I am this and this is me.

He adds: Ive never felt more alive. Im gay!

Weve reached out to Tylers rep and will update the post when we hear back.

Tyler Posey broke off his engagement to Seana Gorlick in 2014, telling People "I still really miss her. I can"t believe I have an ex-fiance." He had been with Seana for a decade.

This post was updated July 29 at 10:22 p.m. to remove irrelevant information.

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Source: http://www.teenvogue.com/story/tyler-posey-gay-snapchat-post