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Akon And Tekashi 69 Previewed A New ‘Locked Up’ Remix And Some Fans Are Not Happy About It

Following his release from prison in early April, Tekashi 69 dove head-first into the flamboyant and viral-seeking antics he left behind when he was sentenced back in December of 2019. From snitching jokes to his “Gooba” single to accusations of Billboard chart bias, Tekashi has managed to stay in headlines since his release simply by making it hard for us to turn away. Back on social media, Tekashi previewed another single, this time featuring Akon, and fans are not happy about its existence.

Kicking it in the studio together, Akon and Tekashi 69 showcased a new remix of Akon’s 2004 track “Locked Up.” The remix features a new verse from Tekashi that finds him briefly speaking about his time in prison, fighting with his lawyer in hopes of gaining a better offer, and his regrets as a whole. Moments after the song arrived on social media, fans quickly fired shots at the song while condemning Akon for working with Tekashi.

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Others were a bit too distracted by Tekashi’s hair to deliver their first shots at Akon. Sitting by the Senegal singer, Tekashi dawned a long and colorful wig that took viewers by surprise upon playing the video.

Tekashi’s latest preview comes after he called the late Pop Smoke a “great talent” during a 45-minute livestream with DJ Akademiks.

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Michael Jordan Explained His $100 Million Pledge: ‘We Need To Make A Stand’

There have been a number of current and former athletes that have spoken out against systemic racism and police brutality over the past two weeks following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.

Many have used their platform to continue spreading the message that racial injustice is a significant issue in the U.S. that impacts everyone in the Black community, including those at the top of the sports world. Michael Jordan has never been known as an athlete that speaks much on social and political issues, as he has been more likely to offer a quiet, but sizable donation in the past. This time, however, Jordan has made sure his mouth and his wallet are heard, as he issued a strong statement condemning police violence and racism, which he followed up with a $100 million pledge from he and Jordan Brand over the next decade.

While the organizations that will receive that funding are still being figured out, Jordan gave a rare interview to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer about why he spoke up so strongly this time and what moved him to make his $100 million pledge.

“We have been beaten down (as African Americans) for so many years. It sucks your soul. You can’t accept it anymore. This is a tipping point. We need to make a stand. We’ve got to be better as a society regarding race.”

When asked what has to happen for racist behaviors to change, he, like many others, noted it starts with white people understanding the inequalities that exist and taking steps to help, rather than turning a blind eye.

“Face up to your demons. Extend a hand. Understand the inequalities. Sure, it’s about bargaining for better policing, but it’s more. We have encountered racism to be somewhat acceptable in certain circles.”

The interview makes it clear that education will be at the forefront of where the money goes to, as he notes education is what offers the best chance to “stand up on your own.” Beyond that, Jordan explains why he’s helped build a pair of low-cost health clinics in under-served neighborhoods in Charlotte, as those are places that can really impact change in a community and indicates the type of thought that will be put into ensuring that the money he pledges goes to funding things that can have sustainable, long-term impacts on communities.

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NXT TakeOver: In Your House Open Discussion Thread

NXT TakeOver In Your House airs this Sunday, June 7, live on WWE Network. The most recent edition of TakeOver features a “Last Chance Backlot Brawl” for the NXT Championship, a triple threat for the Women’s Championship, Gargano vs. Lee for the North American Championship, and more. We’ll be here all night with a live discussion thread — you’re in it right now! — and results. Here’s the complete card:

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1. Last Chance Backlot Brawl (If Dream loses, he can no longer challenge for the NXT Championship while Cole is still champion): Adam Cole (c) vs. Velveteen Dream
2. Triple Threat Match for the NXT Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Io Shirai
3. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Karrion Kross
4. North American Championship Match: Keith Lee (c) vs. Johnny Gargano
5. Mia Yim, Shotzi Blackheart and Tegan Nox vs. Candice LeRae, Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez
6. Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest


If you’d like to read our predictions and analysis for all six matches on the card, you can do that here.

Make sure to give your favorite comments from tonight’s open discussion a thumbs up, as we’ll include ten of the best, funniest, or most insightful in tomorrow’s Best and Worst of NXT TakeOver In Your House column. Be sure to flip your comments to “newest” in the drop-down menu, and enjoy the show!

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Gunna Showed Off His Own ‘Wunna Mann’ Action Figure While Teasing New Music

While all celebrities are not superheroes, Gunna will certainly not settle for normalcy and a regular life. The ATL rapper cleared a few hurdles in his way in 2020 and released his latest album, Wunna, a few months later than most originally anticipated. Despite the delay, Gunna notched a No. 1 spot on the Billboard album charts with the album. Continuing to promote the album a little over two weeks after its release, Gunna looks to showcase his superpowers with a new action figure.

Showcasing the action figure on his Instagram page, the Wunna Mann character emulates the animated character pictured on the cover of Wunna. Labeled as The Warrior Communicator, the packaging of the Wunna Man action figure reveals superb being’s true motivation.

“Gunna is Wunna. He’s wealthy, he’s unapologetic, and he got the D R I P. The life purpose of Wunna is to be seen, be heard, and communicate. Through his new project he will reflect this purpose in a warrior like manner — energetically, outspoken and recklessly, while shining his brightest light to others.”

The Wunna Mann packaging also reveals the inhabitants of WunnaWorld, that being Young Thug and producers Wheezy, Turbo, Taurus, and Aviator Keys. In addition to teasing the action figure, Gunna also revealed that the deluxe version for Wunna is on the way, but a release date or possible features have yet to have been revealed.

Check out the Instagram post above for a preview of the Wunna Mann action figure.

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Sophie Turner Explained Why There Will Be “No Peace” Until Racism Ends


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27 Things For Your Home That Are Totally Worth The Investment

Dollars well spent.


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16 Super Cringeworthy Things That Happened At Weddings That Made The Guests Go, “This Won’t Last”

“When the couple lit the unity candle together and it blew out.”


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“The Help” Is Not The Right Movie To Watch To Learn About Racial Injustice

Two words: White savior.


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The DC Mayor Had “Black Lives Matter” Painted Onto The Street. A Day Later, Protesters Added “Defund The Police.”

The messages were painted right outside the White House.


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Killer Mike Spoke About Protesting, Rioting, And Progress On ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’

As protests all across the country enter their third week, one notable figure who has used his voice to speak on social injustice and police brutality used it once again to speak directly to protestors. Speaking to Bill Maher on Real Time With Bill Maher, Killer Mike joined the show just a week after asking Atlanta protestors to not “burn your own house down for anger with an enemy” to remind protestors that there must be a bigger plan and end goal than protesting and the destruction of property.

“I think that the kids that were out raging in the streets certainly deserve to be out raging in the streets,” Killer Mike said. “I appreciate the protest, I appreciate destroying property, when it’s followed the next day by real organizing. I want kids to know that the righteous anger is certainly permitted and I would say encouraged to wake society up.”

Moving forward in his conversation with Maher, Killer Mike stressed the need for further planning in the fight for equality.

But after the destruction of property, I need you to become an organizer. I need you to plot, plan, strategize, organize, and mobilize. Protesting is the first step. It’s when you come in the ICU and you’re bleeding, they have to stop the bleeding first. And then how do we stabilize the patient? The stability comes through beating up your local ballot boxes. It’s in making sure that you vote in your prosecutors’ races, voting in terms of who your mayors and Senators are going to be, you have to start to do that.

Concluding their conversation, Killer Mike called for “a return to supporting small- and mid-level black businesses” in order to ensure that people outside the government will support the black community. “If we’re ever going to be free of total government control then we can’t be beholden on government for everything as well. So I believe there’s legal goals we should have, there’s legislative goals we should have, there’s educational goals we should have. So I don’t believe protest ever ends as much as it evolves into a way of life that demands justice.”