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  • Grammy Award Winner Louie Rankin Dies In Car Crash

    Grammy Award Winner Louie Rankin Dies In Car Crash

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    The world is mourning the death of another legend, Jamaican born Grammy award winner and notable actor, Louie Rankin.

    Rankin, who was best known for his roles in “Belly” as Ox and in “Shottas” as Teddy Brukshot, was killed in a car crash while in Canada.

    Many of Rankin’s friends paid tribute to him via social media. See posts below:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B3D5BHFgQfl/?igshid=1vbduhevzxja7

    Rankin, whose real name is Leonard Forbes, became a household name in 1992 with the release of his single “Type Writer” which would later win him a Grammy.

    Details of the car accident are still coming out and we will keep you updated.

    We’re sending our condolences our to Rankin’s family, friends, and loved ones.

  • It Happened! Adele and Beyonce Have Recorded A Song Together

    It Happened! Adele and Beyonce Have Recorded A Song Together

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    Adele and Beyonce fans have something special to be excited about! The two legendary singers have finally recorded a song together.

    The announcement was made by OneRepublic’s lead singer, Ryan Tedder during a short interview at the Global Citizen concert.

    Although the news slipped unintentionally, Redder stated that the song recorded by the two multi-Grammy winners with Coldplay’s Chris Martin playing on the piano.

    Redder was talking about OneRepublic’s upcoming album when he inadvertently shared the news.

    This will be the first time that Adele and Beyonce are on a song together. There is no word as to when the single will be released or whose album it will appear on.

    Adele is working on her fourth album and it should be out just in time for Christmas.

    Who’s excited for this single?

  • Jay-Z Makes History And Becomes Hip-Hop’s First Billionaire!

    Jay-Z Makes History And Becomes Hip-Hop’s First Billionaire!

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    Brooklyn stand up! Jay-Z has made history and becomes hip-hop’s first billionaire.

    Jay-z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has become hip-hop’s first ever Billionaire. According to Forbes, Jay-Z is worth $1 billion. Jay’s climb to the top stemmed from the many businesses that he owns.

    These businesses include stakes in art, real estate, in liquor and even in Uber. It also comes from the various businesses that he owns including Rocawear, which he ultimately sold for more than $200 million in 2007 to Iconic.

    The publication also went on to explain how Jay-Z accomplish this HUGE goal. See the list of his investments below.

    Armand de Brignac: $310 million; D’Usse: $100 million m; Cash and Investments:$200 million; Tidal: $100 million; RocNation: $75 million; Music Catalog: $75 million; Art Collection: $70 million; Real Estate: $50 million.

    The 22-time Grammy winner has the entire hip-hop and black community really proud and inspired. Congratulations Jay!