Feb 27

Feb 27 Ballin' for Peace NBA All-Star Weekend Highlights

BTS (Behind The Scenes), Events, People & Blogs

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#JermarcusJohnson, who testified against his brother #JustinJohnson—convicted in the tragic murder of #YoungDolph—avoids further jail time with a six-year diversionary sentence. If he stays out of trouble and completes 20 hours of community service annually, his record could be cleared. Thoughts on his decision? (🎥: @abc24memphis)

#TrapLANews🗞️ #CristianFernandoGutierrezOchoa, a top figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and son-in-law of infamous cartel boss #ElMencho,’ was captured this week. Authorities revealed he had been living in the U.S. under a false identity. He faces charges of drug trafficking and money laundering. (🎥:@abc7la)

#SnoopDogg took to X to praise #KendrickLamar surprise album #GNX, saying, ‘K Dot new album GNX… It was the edibles. West West King.’ The West Coast legends continue to support and uplift each other! Have you listened to GNX yet? What’s your favorite track? (📸: BET/ @SnoopDogg via X )

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#ChefBoy ‘Chef Day’ was a recipe for success! From tasty food from #TrapKitchenLA to dope vibes, the event highlighted how he can successfully bring the community together in celebration. Guests enjoyed good food, live entertainment, and a chance to connect with the rising West Coast star. Chef Boy continues to prove he’s cooking up more than just music—he’s building a legacy. (🎥:@chefboy_heeeem)

In a conversation during the promotion of his new track “Lemon or Lit,” #NeYo reflects on the lessons he learned after his 2022 divorce from #CrystalRenayWilliams. “I realized that I’ve not been living my truth for a very, very long time. I’m living it now, and you could tell—my skin is glowing,” he shared. He also discusses societal expectations around marriage and monogamy: “Society tells you you’re supposed to be with one person… but everything’s not for everybody.” (🎥: @lemondroptheshow)

#TrapLANews🗞️ A tragic end to a tense standoff. #BrentonBoyd, also known as #LangBean, a 36-year-old single father of four, was fatally shot by police after sitting on the steps of Iglesia de Cristo Miel for over two hours. Black Lives Matter and community members are demanding accountability and justice. Although mental health is very important he had a gun and fired at officers, do you think that justifies him being killed? 💭 (🎥: @abc7la)

Words of wisdom from the late legend himself, #QuincyJones. A good song is timeless, and the artist is simply the vessel for its power. Do you agree? (🎥:@nolabelsnecessary. Video courtesy of: @gq)

In an exclusive interview with #GQ, #MetroBoomin and #Future open up about their personal beef with #Drake that fueled the disses on their albums “We Don’t Trust You” and “We Still Don’t Trust You.” Metro reveals it was a “personal issue” that hurt him deeply, but clarifies it wasn’t about a girl or anything petty. He regrets the online back-and-forth with Drake but acknowledges it was a real fallout between friends. Future, however, downplays the drama, saying he didn’t even know there was a beef. (📸: Barry Brecheisen/Wirelmage)

Hip hop meets hustle! #PushaT steps into the coffee game with his new ‘Grindin’ Coffee’ brand, bringing flavor and grind to a whole new level. Inspired by the Neptunes’ 2002 classic from Lord Willin’, is here to wake up your senses. Described as a “strong black coffee reflecting the artist’s taste,” it’s a must-try for any fan. Fans caught an early taste of the coffee at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw, stay tuned for the nationwide launch in early 2025. (🎥: @boardroom) (📸: Getty Images )

#SnoopDogg teams up with #DrDre and #Alus for the new single ‘Outta Da Blue,’ out now on all platforms. How y’all feeling this? This is just the beginning—‘Missionary,’ the highly anticipated album produced by Dr. Dre, drops 12/13. (🎥: @snoopdogg) (📸: Getty Images )

Big news for gamers! Sony’s latest PS Portal update lets players bypass their PS5 consoles and stream games directly from the PS Plus catalog. Currently in beta and available exclusively to PS Plus Premium members in select countries, this update takes gaming to a whole new level of convenience. ( 📸: PlayStation )

A major win for Texas students! The University of Texas System will offer free tuition and waived fees to students from families earning less than $100,000 annually. This initiative expands the Promise Plus Program, making higher education more accessible to over 7 million families in Texas. (📸: The University of Texas at Austin tower on July 16, 2020. (Allie Goulding/The Texas Tribune)

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday event! Top Dawg Entertainment’s 11th annual #TDE Christmas concert and toy drive is set to bring joy and give back to the community in #Watts, CA. Presented by TDE’s charity, Top Dawg Love the Kids, the event will feature performances from #SZA, #SchoolboyQ, #JayRock, #Doechii, #IsaiahRashad, #SiR, #AbSoul, #RayVaughn, #Zacari, and #KalBanx. To attend, bring unwrapped toys, new clothes/shoes, or other donations to support the residents of Nickerson Gardens. (📸: Yahoo)

#SnoopDogg sheds light on streaming royalties, revealing that an artist earns less than $45K for 1 billion streams on Spotify—and only takes home about 2% of the royalties. ‘Where’s the money going?’ he asks, #RyanSchmidt explains. (🎥: @ryanschmidt.esq)

Society tells us our time is up, but it’s just the beginning,’ says #HalleBerry. The actress opens up about how women in their late 30s and 40s are hitting their stride and redefining success. (🎥: @theartofdialogue)