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Nipsey Hussle Stays True To Himself, Even If It Means Being ‘Uncomfortable’ (Video)

You get the furthest being authentic…

And that’s that if you ask Nip Hussle. While he kinda went with the temp of the room (e.g. the rest of the guys declaring that your ‘approach’ should fit the circumstances), Nipsey did hold to the ‘no code-switching’ mode. Gotta believe that being Hussle made him a boss. Why would he change his persona for anyone, in any situation? Respect.

The rapper chats with the men of “BET’s Mancave” about being uncomfortable.
– BETNetworks

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Matt Barnes Talks About His Past, How He Was Presented [On Reality TV] And The Future (Video)

Barnes the former pro baller, to supporting actor, to reality TV’er… er… One might wonder why. But table that, at least long enough to find out why he is up at the station for the sit-down.

Matt Barnes Keeps It Real On Derek Fisher, Austin Rivers, & Huey Newton Movie.
– Hot 97

Okay. Interesting to watch actually. Check it out!

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Nipsey Hussle Speaks On Having Something To Prove On His “Victory Lap” And On His Influence On Gang Culture (Video)

[Where] we grew up, if you was a real one, you can wear what you want…

Yessir! Nip extends the “Victory Lap” into an extended trip, and he rolled through to see the morning crew at Power 105.

Nipsey Hussle talks new album, West Side protocols, Cardi B, Diddy and more.
– Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM

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Tracy Morgan Stars In “The Last OG” (Series Trailer)

This new TBS series seems to be a really good look for Tracy Morgan’s return to television, esp. with Tiffany Haddish (making it even a ‘gooder’ look, sexy) who still has a hot iron to strike with.

Tray (Tracy Morgan) is an ex-con who is shocked to see just how much the world has changed when he is released from prison for good behavior after a 15-year stint. Returning to his newly gentrified Brooklyn neighborhood, he discovers that his former girlfriend, Shay (Tiffany Haddish), has married an affable, successful white man (Ryan Gaul) who is helping raise the twins (Taylor Mosby and Dante Hoagland) Tray never knew existed. Wanting nothing more than to connect with his kids, but having neither the money to support them nor himself, Tray falls back on the skills he learned in prison to make ends meet while treading unfamiliar territory.
– TBS

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D.L. Hughley Speaks On The ‘Over The Top’ Excitement About “Black Panther” (Video)

Whenever I see one of these ‘Notes From The G.E.D. Section’ clips from DL I take note. Real talk that is really relevant and right on time. This one is on the #WakandaForver fever most of us (or folks we know) are feeling recently. Check it.

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Lord Jamar And Rah Digga Speak On Female Rappers, The Florida School Shooting, “Black Panther” And Nutrition (Video)

Lord Jamar and Rah Digga doing real talk for The Culture. Very relevant, ‘woke’ enough in the right way. Yeah, this “Yanadameen” Godcast (nice wordplay) should be worth an add to your listen rotation (if you have not already).

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SYFY Set To Tell The Story Of ‘The House Of El’ On “Krypton” (Trailer)

Okay, I’ll be there for this. Not an avid fan of SYFY series, but the channel has put out a couple of gems. Hope this one is good.

The legacy of the House of El is no longer safe. Brainiac is coming. Rao help us all.
Krypton premieres 3.21 on SYFY.

In particular, I want to see how the ‘House Of El’ will play out. Jor-El – father of Kal-El (aka Superman) – and most of the El ancestry is not known to us; which is good because that means there is a greatly-reduced chance of making fanboys and purists upset.

And there has been talk of the Kryptonian deity Rao on The CW series “Supergirl.” I’m interested in that story angle, too. Seeing as how Superman is pretty much a ‘god’ on Earth… what does a god’s god and religion ‘look like’ in this canon?

Of course, there is Brainiac. If they f**k that story arc up there will be consequences and repercussions!

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Take A Close ‘Up Close & Personal’ Look At Tiffany Haddish In “Uncensored” (Video)

Tiffany Haddish’s persona is part ‘make you laugh’ and part ‘make you whistle’ (sexy, very, yes) AND part ‘make you go I-did-NOT-expect-that.’ This special is gonna impart more of the latter to listeners and viewers. Solid prediction. Check out the extended clip for Tiff’s ep of “Uncensored.”

UNCENSORED is an edgy new docu-series exploring the intimate lives of some of today’s most notable personalities, debuts on TV One beginning Sunday, February 18 at 10 p.m. ET/9C. The 10-episode biography series gives unprecedented access to stars including Tamar Braxton, Charlemagne Da God, Tiffany Haddish
– TV One

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Comedy: Smash Or Pass? (Video)

Okay, it’s jokes and all… but really for real… tell me that the way Oprah got them tetas set in that pic’cha don’t do SOMETHING for ya. Shiiiiid! You can lie to me, but you can’t lie to yourself. Check out other selections on deck for ‘Smash Or Pass?’

What happens when you ask comedians to be honest about who they would smash or pass. We hired a lie detection operator to get the real answers in this all-new episode of “Is It True.”
– All Def Digital

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The “Atlanta” Season 2 Premiere Is Almost Here (Trailer)

Feels like it has been a loooong minute. ‘Bout time “Atlanta” gets back going. Hope they build on that momentum [from an epic Season 1] and go to even higher heights of taking it ‘there’ while keeping it [sur]real.

Everybody gotta eat. Watch the OFFICIAL TRAILER for Atlanta: Robbin’ Season. Season premiere March 1st on FX.
– FX Networks

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Pro Baller Candace Parker Is ‘Cool’ On Kevin, But He Got In His Shots Anyway (Video)

Okay, just so you know… hooper cutie Candace Parker has always been the finest wine to yours truly. When the world is going Serena Williams, I am [not so] low-key saying, “Yeaaahh, leave Candace aaaaall to meee.”

And her husband… rats.

Well, here she is in an ice bath. So nippy chilly, and still chilling with hype-for-no-reason Kevin Hart. Hahaaa!

MORE CANDACE PARKER ON INSTAGRAM

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How To Get Gun Control Legislation Passed NOW (Video)

Okay, so you see Trevor Noah with Neal Brennan at The Daily Show desk on COMEDY Central. So, it is okay – even expected – for you to laugh. But dude’s idea is brilliant, and it actually worked… back in the ’60s. Score one for #BlackPanther for real #AmericanSymbolsMatter

The ‘solution’ to which Neal referred above is presented in the clip embedded after the jump. Scenes from that earlier ‘Panther’ movie. All Power To The People #Forever

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Lebron James & Kevin Durant Speak On How They Still Feel The Hate As Black Men In America (Video)

Great episode. Great series. Great channel #RollingWithTheChampion #Uninterrupted

To keep it a buck, the hatred sees faaaarr beyond the bucks. Remember when Chris Rock joked that White audience members would never trade places with him… and he’s RICH!? Not really a joke.

Just hear what these rich, popular, powerful, [still] Black men have to say. And it’s not just the “other man” putting the pressure on them. Just saying. Just watch.

LeBron James and Kevin Durant KEPT IT 100% REAL on the hate they get, plus really making it as a Black man in America — especially during these times.
– UNINTERRUPTED

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Comedy: Clint Coley With Some Real Talk On Why He’s There To See Daddy’s Girl (Video)

Bwaaahahaaa! There is no Netflix and NO CHILL to Coley in these clips bruh!! Not na’am, no sir no ma’am!

What men are thinking but don’t want to say when they’re meeting your parents for the first time.
– All Def Digital

Well, she invited him… and pops did ask. Ha!

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Kevin Hart Would Rather “Ride Along” With Nia (Video)

Wow! Kevin has some idea, but how sexy is Nia Long, even at her craziest? And things get hella crazy here. Haha!

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Women Of Color Are Trying To Get Out Of The United States (Video)

Damn. Has it come to this? Our sistas go on retreats… women do, PEOPLE do… but the driver for WHY they are going in this piece. They need PEACE! And a SAFE space! A vacay trip is about ‘escape’ but this is an ESCAPE escape from the real harm they suffer.

It comes as no surprise that a time when White supremacist groups have gained increased public notoriety and the President has disparaged African nations as “sh!tholes,” many Black Americans are feeling isolated and unsafe in communities or workplaces.

Many of them are turning those frustrations into acts of self-preservation, and are spending significant money to get outside of the country and away from the people who make them feel that way.

Since the election of President Trump, at least 5 black-owned trip organizations have told VICE News that they’ve experienced upticks in interest from clients eager to get out of the United States.

VICE News followed a group of women to the Women of Color Healing Retreat in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica; a travel experience that emphasized yoga, vegan food, political education seminars, and specifically banned White people.

– VICE News Tonight

And the commentary of Trump, and his supporters. Just watch.

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Comedy: Kevin Hart & Lavar Ball Shoot The Sh!t And A Couple Of Baskets In Ice Baths (Video)

Gather any and all hate for Kevin Hart and/or Lavar Ball that you can muster, focus it in your mind, and press play… and you will STILL enjoy this! Actually, really good. And hilarious!

Kevin Hart and Lavar Ball are both cold as balls! They’re hollering, hooping, and in a tub of trouble! You don’t want to miss this.
– Laugh Out Loud Network

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Melodrama Meets Coming-Of-Age Comedy In The 1990s And We Get “Everything Sucks!” (Trailer)

There has GOT to be someone who remembers the ’90s like this: the dial-up speed Internet, the ‘bomb’ slang terminology, maybe even your friend’s mom being ‘all that and a bag of chips’ (well, moms in here is hella cute). Available for binge watching in a matter of days… “Everything Sucks!”

You can’t fast forward high school. Head back to 1996 with Everything Sucks!, launching February 16, only on Netflix.
– Netflix

WATCH: EVERYTHING SUCKS (NETFLIX)!

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Questlove Tells The Story Of The Birth Of Hip-Hop… Drunk (Video)

This excerpt of Comedy Central’s “Drunk History” is gold! Comedic, historically actual, Hip-Hop factual GOLD!

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The [Deep] Dish On Chicago Pizza (Video)

The Chi. Home of the deep dish pizza… inspired by Kate Upton… hahaaaa! But low-key understand the inspiration (well, not so low-key).

Chicago is not a one-note pizza city. From deep dish to tavern style thin, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to pizza. Our host Frank Pinello has never been to Chicago but has an open pizza mind, even though he was raised on NY pizza. What makes this city so special is the people, hands down. So while we hate a lot of great pizza it was the people that really made our experience special. Whether Frank was learning about deep dish from Marc Malnati, making pizza with Rose at Vito & Nick’s or taking a dance lesson with the owner’s of Freddy’s pizza, one thing is clear in Chicago: this city has great pizza and even greater people.
– Munchies

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