Tupac Shakur Street Unveiled in Oakland to Honor Late Rap Icon

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The G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time)

A stretch of street in Oakland, California, was renamed Friday (Nov. 3) for Tupac Shakur, 27 years after the killing of the hip-hop luminary.

A section of MacArthur Boulevard near where he lived in the 1990s became Tupac Shakur Way, following a ceremony that included his family members and Oakland native MC Hammer.

“Let his spirit live on the rest of these years in these streets and in your hearts,” Shakur’s sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur told the crowd, wiping away tears at the end of a nearly two-hour ceremony. The sign for Tupac Shakur Way was unveiled moments later.

MC Hammer the “U Can’t Touch This” rapper who spent many of Shakur’s final months with him before his 1996 shooting death at age 25, said in his remarks that Shakur was, “hands down, the greatest rapper ever, there’s not even a question of that.”

Article by Associated Press, November, 2023

It’s Leo Season: Leo ♌-Royalty Of The Zodiac, King and Queen 👑 Of The Jungle

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The Roar of the Lion is purrrfect…

Leos have a leadership role as they are known to be the kings and queens of the jungle. They have not just haphazardly been given this title, no, Leos have earned it. No animal in the animal kingdom has more heart than a lion. When it’s time to feed their young, they have been known to tackle some of the largest animals on land such as hippopotami, giraffes even elephants.

Leos are ruled by the powerful sun which there would be no life on earth without the warm, life-giving rays of the sun. Leos have inherited the vital force of the sun and all its qualities. When a Leo enters a room, you can feel the energy shift. It’s as though a ray of sunshine has just peeked out from behind the clouds filling the space with a soothing warmth.

And yes, Leos can turn that purr into a roar when they are betrayed or their love is taken advantage of. It’s best to stay on the good side of a Leo. Not because you are afraid of the roar of their anger but it’s best to stay on the good side of Leo in order to feel the warmth of their great, heartfelt love.
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Article by Felecia Harte for ASTRO FREQUENCiES, 2023 (c)

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Cardi B and 21 Savage Lead BET 2023 Hip Hop Award Nominations. Drake, Burna Boy and DJ Khaled are also high on the leaderboard.

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See your favorite stars! BET Awards show premieres Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Cardi B and 21 Savage are the leading nominees for the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards with 12 nods each. The two stars are going head-to-head in seven categories – best collaboration, lyricist of the year, hip-hop artist of the year, hustler of the year, best hip-hop video, sweet 16: best featured verse and song of the year.

Drake is next in line with nine nods. He is followed on the leaderboard by Burna Boy and DJ Khaled with seven nods each; J. Cole with six nods; Coi Leray, GloRilla and Jay-Z with five nods each; Lil Uzi Vert with four; and DaBaby, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Lil Durk, Megan Thee Stallion and Metro Boomin with three nods each.

Five women rappers rank among the most nominated, with Cardi B followed by Leray, GloRilla, Latto and Megan Thee Stallion.

The show will tape in Atlanta on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and will premiere on BET one week later, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

“This year’s BET Hip Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our yearlong celebration of hip-hop’s storied creation and the art form’s sonic and cultural expansion,” Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP specials, music programming & music strategy, said in a statement. “We are honored by this year’s roster of nominees as they continue to carry the creativity and diversity of hip hop into the future. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments as they take hip hop artistry to new heights.”

Orlando will oversee the annual show along with Jamal Noisette, BET’s vp, specials & music programming; Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment; and Jeannae Rouzan–Clay and Dionne Harmon, top execs at Jesse Collins Entertainment.

BET promises that “the telecast will salute 50 years of hip-hop with not-to-be-missed moments and performances.”

Fans can start voting for DJ of the year, producer of the year, and best hip hop platform on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at noon ET on the BET website, where more information about the awards is also available.

Hip-hop artist of the year

  • 21 Savage
  • Burna Boy
  • Cardi B
  • Drake
  • Glorilla
  • J. Cole
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Lil Uzi Vert

Song of the year

  • “All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
  • “God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z , John Legend & Fridayy
  • “Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert
  • “Players,” Coi Leray
  • “Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
  • “Rich Flex,” Drake & 21 Savage
  • “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
  • “Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla & Cardi B

Hip hop album of the year

  • Anyways, Life’s Great…, Glorilla
  • Coi, Coi Leray
  • God Did, DJ Khaled
  • Her Loss, Drake & 21 Savage
  • Heroes & Villains, Metro Boomin
  • Jackman, Jack Harlow
  • Pink Tape, Lil Uzi Vert
  • Traumazine, Megan Thee Stallion

Best hip-hop video

  • “Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert
  • “Players” (DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix), Coi Leray
  • “Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
  • “Shake Sumn,” DaBaby
  • “Sittin’ On Top Of The World ,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
  • “Spin Bout U,” Drake & 21 Savage
  • “Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla & Cardi B

Best collaboration

  • “All My Life,” Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
  • “God Did,” DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy
  • “Players” (DJ Saige Remix), Coi Leray feat. Busta Rhymes
  • “Princess Diana,” Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj
  • “Put It On Da Floor Again,” Latto feat. Cardi B
  • “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage
  • “Tomorrow 2,” Glorilla & Cardi B

See full list of BET nomnations: bit.ly/3sLsLaQ

Article by By Paul Grein, Sept, 2023

 

Watch: Teyana Taylor Head to the Desert With Diddy for Sci-Fi Inspired ‘Closer to God’ Video

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Diddy and Teyana Sizzle in the Desert!

The track hails from Diddy’s The Love Album: Off the Grid.

Diddy and Teyana Taylor play a pair of lovers separated by the vast expanse of a desert in their video for “Closer to God,” release.

The video, directed by Taylor, kicks off with a shot of several islands floating in the sky, draped with chrome elements. The scene then cuts to a dry desert with Diddy walking around to see where he can find Taylor, but the two struggle to meet.

“I’ll be ya future baby mama, teacher, lover, friend/ While I’m all of the above, you know I can’t pretend/ I’ll be your lioness, I’ll post up in your den/ I, sing it, bae/ Oh-oh, oh, I/ I get closer to God when I’m with you,” Taylor passionately sings.

She wears an array of ornate and sculptural outfits in shades of gold, copper and vibrant red as she passionately sings atop a horse — the sole thing that keeps them tied together, as Diddy is seen riding the same horse throughout the desert. The pair ultimately reconnects by the end of the video.

In a press release for the video, Diddy praised Taylor’s artistry and work ethic. “Teyana is not just an incredible artist, she’s my sister,” he said. “She has this undeniable force and raw emotion she brings to every project. When we began conceptualizing ‘Closer to God,’ her name was at the forefront of my mind. I had to convince her to come out of retirement, but I knew she would perfectly capture the spiritual essence and depth of the song. Collaborating with her on both the song and its visual was like harmonizing with a kindred spirit. Together, we’ve created something truly special.”

Of hopping on the project, Taylor said, “Working on ‘Closer to God’ was a spiritual journey in itself … The song’s message of love and divine connection resonated deeply with me, and visually representing that was a beautiful challenge. I believe we’ve created something that will touch people’s souls.”

“Closer to God” hails from Diddy’s The Love Album: Off the Grid. The set has so far reached No. 19 on the all-genre Billboard 200, and No. 5 on Top R&B and Hi0-Hop Albums.

By Starr Bowenbank for Billboard 10/2023

It’s Gemini Season, Double the fun!

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Is it true that Geminis have more fun?

Gemini ♊ season is here! Time for all you social butterflies to start flittering around eager to try new things & connect with new people; sticking to just 1 thing is much more difficult under the influence of Gemini but if anyone can walk & chew at the same time, Gem, it’s you! See how Gemini season affects your sign: bit.ly/3IwRq84

Article by Jake Register for Cosmopolitan, published

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SCORPIO ♏ Lunar Eclipse: Unleash Your Power

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The Scorpio Power In You…

We all have Scorpio ♏ in us as we all have Scorpio in our astrological charts. Our personal zodiac charts consists of all 12 signs.

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#ASTROFREQUENCiES  #Astrology #ScorpioLunarEclipse

The Scorpio Full Moon Lunar Eclipse today, May 5th 2023, offers an opportune time to transform and release bad habits that stifle your forward momentum. Tap into the power of the Scorpio eclipse to shed toxic traits and begin life anew. How your sign is impacted: bit.ly/424YUqp

A Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Is Headed Our Way—Here’s What Each Sign Needs To Know http://bit.ly/424YUqp

Article by Sarah Regan, mbg Spirituality & Relationships Editor
www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/may-2023-full-moon-horoscope

Beyonce Sends Flowers 💐 and Congratulatory Note 🖌 to Coi Leray

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Beyonce gives a nod to Coi Leray

Beyoncé stays supporting her fellow female artists.

Coi Leray took to Instagram to share a series of photos of a stunning white floral arrangement sent to her by Queen Bey herself. In the flowers was a sweet note that reads, “I’m a fan of yours and I love watching you grow. You’re a very talented young lady. Love, Beyoncé.”

“The queen has spoken .. Thank you for inspiring all of us not only with music but just how you carry yourself with such grace,” Leray captioned the post along with a string of pink heart emojis. “Thank you thank you thank you” 🙏🏽

Article by Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 09/2023

 

It’s Fiery🔥 Aries ♈ Season: Watch 👁 the Video and Feel The Fired-Up Energy!

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Have You Been Procrastinating…Now Is The Time To Make It Happen!

Hello, it’s Aries Season ♈! Today the sun🌞moves into fiery Aries. This is the astrological New Year and time for fresh starts! Tomorrow we have a new moon 🌚 also in Aries. Wow, If you ever wanted to change the direction of your life, this is it…set your intentions!

Aries is the beginning of Spring when the flowers and trees are blooming, the grass is green, the days are getting longer and we hear the sweet sounds of birds chirping. We are hopeful as we say bye to the cold, bitterness of winter and venture out of hibernation into the warmth of sunshine. We may still experience some gentle spring showers but that’s okay because we know the golden sun is taking its rightful throne.

We can look forward to summer vacations, outdoor sports, barbecues, hanging out at the pool, cold lemonade and frolicking on the beach in skimpy swimwear not to mention those sumptuous, summer romances.

At this time we feel energized. This particular spring is even more energizing as on March 2oth, spring begins and on March 21st, we have a new moon in Aries! And when you throw in the fact that six celestial bodies: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Pluto all leave one zodiac sign this month of March to ingress into a different zodiac sign, it seems as though we are enveloped in the universal ether of transition if not transformation.

Now is the time. As we leave behind the stagnation of winter to revel in the bursting colors of spring, there is hope that we too can mimic the magnificence of spring and bring  forth its promise into our earthly being.

Let’s Go!
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