Posted on 21 March 2024.
Dr. Dre
In 2021, music mogul Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm and confined to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for two weeks. Years later, Dre is talking about his hospitalization, revealing he suffered three strokes during his stay.
A guest on SiriusXM’s “This Life of Mine with James Corden,” the rapper detailed events leading up to his stay in the ICU.
“I just woke up and I felt something right behind my right ear,” he recalled. “Worst pain I ever felt. And I got up and I went on about my day and I thought that I could just lay down and take a nap. My son had a female friend that was there. [She was] like, ‘No, we need to take you to the hospital.’ So they took me to urgent care. And I got to urgent care and they’re like, ‘No this is serious.’”
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Posted on 21 March 2024.
Cardi B and GloRilla
Earlier today (March 15), Big Boy shared a new sit-down with Cardi B, who is currently on a new album campaign. During the conversation, the Bronx star broke down how she’s related to GloRilla — something that her Memphis peer seemingly joked about in a past interview.
“A lot of people don’t know this: My grandfather — I don’t like to put my family business [out there] — but he used to push weight and everything,” Cardi began. “There was this one time [when] he lived in Tennessee or whatever. So, he ain’t really [tell] my grandma that he was dealing with somebody over there. He had a kid out there, and, you know, that’s GloRilla‘s dad. That’s what makes us related.”
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Posted on 21 March 2024.
North West
Last Sunday (March 10), Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign held a listening event for their VULTURES 2 project, which is set to contain collaborations alongside Future, Playboi Carti, Lil Durk, Project Pat, Don Toliver, and 070 Shake. During the Phoenix, AZ celebration, North West appeared alongside her father to deliver an announcement.
“I’ve been working on an album,” she said to cheers from the crowd, as seen in a fan-recorded clip. “And it is called Elementary School Dropout.” The title is a clever play on Ye’s iconic 2004 debut, The College Dropout.
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Posted on 07 March 2024.
Nas
The battle between rap titans Nas and JAY-Z has taken an unexpected turn, and this time it’s not about bars or beef. The Queens-bred lyricist has thrown his hat into the ring with Resorts World Casino New York City’s audacious $5 billion expansion plan, a move that could significantly impact the casino landscape in southeast Queens.
The high-stakes showdown
At a recent event attended by gaming executives, local politicians, and celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, Nas unveiled the grand vision. His proposal aims to entice New York City into granting Resorts World one of its coveted three downstate gaming licenses. Currently, Resorts World operates under a “racino” license, allowing betting via slot machines alongside horse racing. But Nas wants more—a full-fledged casino experience that could rival the best in the world.
The Nas-backed plan
So, what’s in this ambitious proposal? Here are the highlights:
- State-of-the-art entertainment venue: Imagine a cutting-edge space that hosts concerts, shows, and events, drawing top-tier talent from around the globe.
- Greenspace and luxury hotel: Nas envisions a lush oasis where visitors can unwind, surrounded by greenery and luxury accommodations.
- Conference center: A hub for business meetings, conventions, and networking, designed to attract professionals and industry leaders.
- Genting innovation campus: A $50 million investment to house the Kenny “The Jet” Smith Academy, a community healthcare and wellness center, and the Queens STEAM Institute.
- Aqueduct park: This sprawling park will feature 3,000 units of workforce housing, over 50 acres of dedicated green space, and new transit connections to JFK Airport and Manhattan.
The competition
While Resorts World seems well-positioned due to its existing racino status, it faces fierce competition. JAY-Z, Nas’ former rival, is part of a competing bid to open a boutique-style casino in Times Square. The Brooklyn billionaire has teamed up with SL Green and Caesars Entertainment to transform the 1515 Broadway office tower into a swanky entertainment hub.
As the battle for gaming licenses heats up, Nas remains optimistic.
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