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In an unexpected move from a self-described “law and order” administration, President Trump recently signaled his support for the First Step Act, which passed the House earlier this year and is designed to reform mandatory minimum sentencing laws for nonviolent drug offenders. - Kanye West's theatrical “I love this man” embrace of the president smacked of a Shirley Temple-era little black boy showing off for Massa Trump’s invited guests.
- Described as an “actor-writer-improviser-cupcake connoisseur from Baltimore” on the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater website, comedian Ego Nwodim will make her SNL debut on Sept. 29.
- Kanye West’s recent comments cost him his credibility – and over 9 million Twitter followers. In a TMZ interview last week he stated, “When you hear about slavery for 400 years. For 400 years?! That sounds like a choice." It was like a foreign alien had taken over his body — maybe the Russians?
- "The Wire” actor Wendell Pierce has called out hip-hop artist Kanye West for his comments earlier this week on “TMZ Live” in which he referred to slavery as a “choice.”
- The Baltimore native is part of a rap collective, but might be more famous for his skate brand Marino Infantry.
- Part "Total Request Live," part "Soul Train," part Kanye West reference, Good Fridays is a new, big ol' variety show highlighting local music and visual arts,
- Part "Total Request Live," part "Soul Train," part Kanye West reference, Good Fridays is a new, big ol' variety show highlighting local music and visual arts,
- After years of being mostly a featured singer, Sampha released his anticipated debut album, "Process," in February.
- Old feels new as Adidas makes American comeback. The German brand has found new life in the United States by associating with pop culture.
- If you missed Bronx rapper French Montana’s excellent "Wave Gods" mixtape from last year, you probably still heard a song called 'Lockjaw.' The duet with a
- Kanye West's show at Verizon Center in D.C., part of the Saint Pablo tour, was loose and energetic -- with some classic Kanye asides.
- Kanye West is headed on tour in support of his album "The Life of Pablo."
- Hip hop artist and fashion designer Kanye West debuted his newest album "The Life of Pablo" and clothing line ¿Yeezy Season 3¿ today at Madison Square Garden. But as if an album listening party combined with a fashion show wasn¿t innovative enough, the rap star also broadcasted the show via satellite in movie theatres across the globe, with several locations in Maryland, including Baltimore.
- The hip-hop mogul Kanye West has recently expressed his admiration for Republican presidential contender Ben Carson, and the two men have reportedly had several telephone conversations in which they have discussed America's political culture. Set against Mr. West's own presidential aspirations, a relationship between Mr. West and Dr. Carson has tantalizing prospects for a political realignment between African-Americans and the GOP.
- Paul McCartney, former Beatle and Kanye West collaborator, will headline the Dover, Delaware music festival in June.
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- In 2014, the beauty of Baltimore Club music -- the city's beloved, high-beats-per-minute breakbeat dance music -- is how it has splintered in unpredictable ways.
- The Woodlawn High grad long ago reached the top of the music industry. Now he's making moves to expand his ventures globally
- Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles players and coaches have taken part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
- Virgin Mobile FreeFest, arguably the area's most prominent music festival for the past eight years, will not take place this year, according to Jayne Wallace of Virgin Mobile USA.
- Kevin Liles, a West Baltimore native who became the president of Def Jam records, is slated to receive a national award Wednesday evening for his philanthropic work.
- At first glance, it's probably hard to see Rahshaun Smith and say he's an underdog. He stands 6 feet 3, weighs 230 pounds and has a deep, booming voice. His nickname is Shaq — and it was given to him at age 12.
