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Pretty Ricky’s Baby Blue Released From Prison and Changed His Name

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Pretty Ricky member, Baby Blue, has been released from prison. He was incarcerated for a PPP scam in Dec 2021. He also promises to post more on his Instagram again. Baby Blue also decided to change his name.

On Feb 7, 2022, Baby Blue turned himself in and was sentenced to 20 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, as well as paying $1,111,345 in restitution and $1,134,782 in forfeiture. In 2020, he filed fake loan applications to obtain funds specifically allotted to small businesses as part of the U.S. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. He had obtained over $24 million through the scam. He used the money to purchase luxury items, including a Ferrari. The car was seized when he was arrested.

When he turned himself in, Baby Blue was acting apologetic for the scam. Only time will tell if he is going to do something like this again.

Baby Blue’s Post-release changes

He was released after only 1 year through Trump’s First Step Act, which shortens federal sentences and focuses on rehabilitation. Baby Blue was released after a year for good behavior. The act had been put into place in 2018, and was the first criminal justice reform bill passed in nearly a decade.

When Baby Blue was released, the rest of the Pretty Ricky cast was there to pick him up. They confirmed that he was going to post on his Instagram again, now that he is out on the streets.

Shortly after being released, Baby Blue announced exclusively to The Shade Room that he is going to be changing his name to “Bigg Money Blue”. He had also announced that new music is on the way, as well as a book. There is no word on their release dates, or what the book is going to be about.

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NBA Legend Dennis Rodman Plans A Trip To Russia To Negotiate Brittney Griner’s Release

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Earlier this month, Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison on drug charges by Russia. Dennis Rodman, a five-time NBA champion, has been permitted to travel to Russia to work towards Griner’s release.

NBC News reported that Rodman told them he had “got permission to go to Russia.” He also stated that he is willing to assist in the U.S. efforts to bring Griner home because of his familiarity with Putin. However, Dennis did not disclose to the media with whom he had spoken to obtain permission to travel to Russia.

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Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia on Aug 4. Credit: AFP-JIJI

The efforts Rodman is making are commendable. He exemplifies the qualities of someone with a good heart, as he is not obligated to help Brittany.

What Particular Details Caused Brittney Griner’s Imprisonment?

According to the United States, Griner was wrongfully jailed after authorities found cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage at the Russian airport. A few days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the arrest occurred when Washington and Moscow were experiencing elevated tense relations.

Dennis Rodman Has Assisted In Releasing Others From Prison In The Past

Furthermore, there have been several visits by Rodman to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in the past few years. Also, he met Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2014, after which Rodman called him “cool” after meeting him. In 2018, the 61-year-old traveled with President Donald Trump to North Korea. Rodman assisted in securing the release of American Kenneth Bae from North Korea.

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Dennis Rodman, right, and Kim Jong Un, second from left, watch a basketball exhibition between North Korean and American players at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium on Jan. 8, 2014. Kim’s wife, Ri Sol Ju, sits in the same row. Credit: Kyodo News via Getty Images, FILE

“Dennis has no business being in Russia, just flat-out,” said Jonathan Franks, a spokesman for the Bring Our Families Home Campaign. Franks successfully negotiated for the release of another wrongfully detained American, Trevor Reed, according to Insider.

Suspicious Sobriety Levels Don’t Make for Good Defenders

Reed does not believe that someone with a questionable level of sobriety can negotiate Brittney Griner’s release. Also, it appears that a plan is in place to achieve this goal.

Negotiating the WNBA player’s release should not be attempted in an unsober state of mind. An appearance such as this is unprofessional and affects your ability to represent a person rationally and effectively. In each case, it is appropriate to act according to the circumstances. In general, authorities would prefer to have a sober representative defend the imprisoned.

Moreover, several athletes, advocates, and lawmakers have called on the Biden administration to do more to secure the release of the two-time Olympic gold basketball medalist. Having a support system in your corner is always a comfort in times of difficulty.

Dennis And Brittney Are Outstanding Athletes

Regarding their basketball records, Rodman and Griner have both achieved impressive feats in this field. There are five NBA titles that Rodman has won, including three with Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls during his career. In addition to winning titles in the United States and Russia, Griner is considered one of the best basketball players worldwide.

 

Written by Nikiya Biggs

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Juice Wrld’s Team Announces Posthumous Release “The Party Never Ends”

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Juice WRLD’s team announces posthumous release of EP “The Party Never Ends,” along with some other surprises!

Juice WRLD posthumous release “Legends Never Die” was met with widespread praise.

Fans were emotional, as they were reminded of Juice’s impactful voice and undeniable talent. Critics were also impressed as Juice displayed his versatility as an artist, along with a very good ear for production. The album was a huge commercial success, selling over 450,000 copies in the first week.

Now, almost a year later, Juice WRLD’s team has announced more content coming from the rap star. In a recent interview, Juice WRLD’s team announced the release of EP “The Party Never Ends”. The project is titled after Juice’s famous adlib on the hit song “No Bystanders” by Travis Scott. The project includes features from Lil Uzi Vert and some other big names that are being kept secret. Moreover, the team is keeping a lot of things private about the project, urging fans to not ruin the moment by leaking tracks. They did not state a release date for the project, but said that it’s coming soon.

In addition, Juice is set to appear in his own HBO documentary, but details on the film have not been released yet.

It has been over a year since Juice WRLD’s unfortunate passing, but his legacy is carried on by multiple posthumous releases. Forever 999. 

Demetrius Sadler | Twitter: @thademigod7

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Drake Hints at Long-Anticipated “Certified Lover Boy” Release

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Drake has been hinting at the release of his album Certified Lover Boy for a long time.

In an interview on Saturday, Drake hinted at a new date for the Certified Lover Boy release. Despite originally promising the album’s release in January of this year, the rapper made it clear that he plans on releasing the album before the end of this summer. When asked if he will be attending the rap battle between Murda Mookz and Reed Dollaz at the end of the summer, Drake confirmed his attendance. He added “My album will be out by then,” without alluding to any more details or specifics about the release. NuNu Nellz, one of the interview hosts seen sitting next to Drake, jokes “I got a feature on there.”

Drake via Instagram (2021)

 “I’m looking forward to sharing [the album] with you all in 2021.”

Drake had originally promised the release of Certified Lover Boy in January 2021, announcing the album along with the release of “Laugh Now, Cry Later,” ft. Lil Durk. When January came, Drake stated he was channeling his energy into rehab and recovery from his knee surgery. In an Instagram story, he said that due to the surgery the release of the album would be postponed. In the interview, Drake did not give detail about the specific release date. Hopefully, the promise of it being out by the end of the summer holds true!

Written by Hannah Botnick (@hcbotnick)

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Polo G Released Hall of Fame

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Polo G released Hall of Fame, his new album, on June 11th. Unsurprisingly, the debut has been massive. With hits like “Rap Star” and “Gang Gang,” this album appears to be racing to the top spot on the Billboard. The album features guest artists like Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, DaBaby and the late Pop Smoke.
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“My goal for Hall of Fame was just to make sure that I can show my diversity as an artist,” Polo G said in the album announcement video. “For the people to hear something that I ain’t never did before.”

 
Since Polo G released Hall of Fame, he is putting in the work to promote his new album, and he has appeared most recently on The Tonight Show, where he performed “Rap Star”. Exposure like that has had a big impact on the album. Evidently, people seem to love everything that Polo G puts out, and he is making a name for himself as one of the best in the game today. So far, Hall of Fame looks to be on pace to outperform Polo G’s first album The Goat.

Polo G is Hot Right Now

As you may know, The Goat was released in 2020, so Polo G has been busy. It appears that he will be living at the top of the charts for a long time to come. Apparently, everything the man touches turns to gold.
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