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Award Winning Actor Michael K Williams found Dead In his NYC Apartment

The star we all know and love from over two decades on the big screen has passed away. Michael K. Williams, best known for his stellar performance in “The Wire” as Omar Little, was found dead Monday afternoon. The cause of death is unknown, though rumor says it is due to a drug overdose in his NYC penthouse.

According to a relative, Williams did not show up to an event on Friday. Since no one had heard from him over the weekend, friends and associates decided to check on him Monday. NY Post reports, he was found unresponsive and cold, there was what appeared to be heroin on the table as he laid face down on the floor.

 

Just a few months prior, Williams delivered a powerful tribute at the memorial of DMX who had just passed earlier this year of a drug overdose. “It was an honor DMX and I, Jada we just some nappy-headed boys from these greedy streets of New York City. We went after our dream, and we accomplished it. If anybody knows my story I and X are cut from a similar cloth. On some personal shit,” Williams told BET, as he expressed his grief to lose a loved one.

 

Williams’s roles brought struggles

However, he shared a similar struggle with DMX.  Of course, most of us know of DMX’s struggles with drug addiction, and Williams openly told NPR back in 2016 that he did as well. “When I wear these characters to the extent I have to wear them to, that energy has to go somewhere,” he said. Indeed, the dark energy of Omar Little, that hit a little too close to home, (per NPR). Williams had expressed the toll of playing the dynamic Little being one of the causes of his drug use.

 

We pray for his family’s healing and peace in this difficult time.

 

Written By Christian McBride

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Polo G Spoke Out About His Arrest in Miami

Polo G spoke out about his arrest in Miami
Rapper Polo G, born Taurus Bartlett, was arrested Saturday morning on multiple charges in Miami, Miami Dade County Corrections records show. Bartlett, 22, faces five charges including battery on a police officer, threatening a public servant, resisting an officer with violence, resisting an officer without violence and criminal mischief, jail records show.
Polo G spoke out about his arrest in Miami on Twitter. As you may know, authorities arrested him in Miami, Florida and charged him with battery against a police officer. The incident occurred during a party celebrating the release of his new album, Hall of Fame, and he was arrested at a traffic stop. Naturally, Polo G’s mother and sister have both spoke out on his behalf as well, and they believe he will be exonerated.
 
On Twitter, Polo G wrote,
 

“1 of the officers told us they was on us since we got off our jet.”

 
He followed that comment up by saying,
 

“They playin foul in Miami & dat shit been like that for a minute,”

Since Polo G spoke out about his arrest on Miami on twitter, he seems to believe that he was targeted by police. Currently, the rapper retained a lawyer, and he plans to fight the charges. Naturally, it will take some time to resolve the incident.
Polo G spoke out about his arrest in Miami

Polo G Spoke Out About His Arrest in Miami

Both Polo G’s mother and sister spoke out to support him. Likewise, his mother, Stacia Mac, believes that he was being directly targeted and profiled by police. Additionally, she feels that he was doing everything he was supposed to do to stay out of trouble. For instance, he was using a professional security company that night. She wrote on Twitter,
 

“None of these charges would be possible if the POLICE did not make contact with my son Polo G!!! He was NOT the driver. He was a PASSENGER in a professionally licensed vehicle with security. Polo G was moving smart and correctly. What more could he have done.”

We all hope that this mess gets cleaned up quickly, and Polo G can get back to making music. Of course, there will, no doubt, be an extensive investigation into the incident. We’re all cheering for Polo G to come out on top, and we hope it happens quickly!
Written by Joe Gibbs
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Trippie Redd Has A New Show On Snapchat

Trippie Redd

Trippie Redd is getting a docuseries on Snapchat, and it won’t be without special guests.

On June 1, Snapchat released a trailer for the new Trippie Redd docuseries, “Life’s a Tripp.” Trippie will focus on political and human rights topics such as race, mental health, incarceration, and police reform.

“I’m just giving you Trippie Redd, Michael Lamar White. Canton, Ohio.”

In the trailer, Trippie Redd is seen discussing the problems his community faces on a variety of issues. He emphasizes the need to become more involved in these matters and to be a part of the solution. Initially in the trailer, he opens up by saying “I’ve lost a friend to the opioid pandemic, and even more to gun violence,” as photos of him and his loved ones flash on the screen.

Trippie Redd

“I’m on a mission to understand what’s wrong with the world and become part of the solution.”

Additionally, the docuseries will include many popular names. These names include Machine Gun Kelly, Miguel, and G-Eazy. The series will also highlight and raise awareness for important charities, including Without Shelter, CA Innocence Project, and Ghetto Castro. The eight-episode series will begin on June 5th, 2021.

 

Written by Hannah Botnick (IG: @hcbotnick)

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Police All Across America Are Preparing For Violence On Inauguration Day

State officials across the Country are preparing for what could be violent demonstrations in support of President Donald Trump in the days leading up to the January 20th inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Many states, including California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Florida, had activated their National Guard forces to reinforce security as of Saturday.

According to TMZ, in addition to high alert patrolling of major cities across the country, sources are also reporting that law enforcement will also pay close attention to other important landmarks around the United States.

There will be a overwhelming number  of security around the Trump Tower and other locations linked to Trump, in addition to officers patrolling around City Hall in the days leading up to the ceremony.
A source notes that while there are no specific threats to these buildings, NYPD simply doesn’t want to take any chances.

Five people died in the U.S Capital riot, and many arrested, which happened after Trump repeated false claims of fraud in the November election and encouraged his supporters to march on the Capitol. Since then, a second impeachment has happened and he has been banned from several social media platforms – including Twitter.

Writer: Kacee Marie

Instagram: @iamkaceemarie