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BCN #36 Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio shot, killed in Tampa ‘ambush’: attorney Florida rapper Julio Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa on Sunday, just two days after celebrating his 26th birthday, according to his lawyer. Foolio, whose real name is Charles Jones, was staying at a Holiday Inn hotel in Tampa after being “kicked” out of an Airbnb where he was partying, when the rapper was “basically ambushed,” attorney Lewis Fusco told News4JAX.

BCN #36 Social Media Guru Eric Bryan Stone exposes Racist & Racism that on Social media. Salute to @ericbryanstone ERIC BRYAN STONE who you can follow onTikTok , Instagram and YouTube. We all know Racism and Racist people exist but many are so bold to post on their social media page and when approached they don’t wanna be held Accountable. Thank you Eric for bringing this to LIGHT and Investigating those who post Racist and hateful messages. Please follow him on TikTok @ericbryanstone he has a lot of post that very interesting. VANSILK

BCN #35 Joe Rogan Interviews Real Rick Ross, but Blasts rapper Rick Ross Over Allegedly Stealing Name. Rick Ross‘s stage name has been the subject of speculation since he changed it from Teflon Da Don in 2000. Joe Rogan is the latest celebrity to criticize hip-hop mogul Rick Ross for adopting a stage name similar to that of former drug lord Freeway, Ricky Ross. Freeway Rick criticized the “Hustlin’” hitmaker during an episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” on June 12, 2024 Freeway Rick, real name Ricky Donnell Ross, gained infamy in the 1980s by building a drug empire in Los Angeles that spread across the U.S. He was sentenced to life in prison in the 1990s but was released in 2009 after a resentencing. Now an author and motivational speaker, Freeway Rick revealed that he has never confronted the rapper Rick Ross in person. #JoeRogan #FreewayRickRoss #RickRozay #Vansilk1127

BCN #34 Chaka Khan Tiny Desk Concert on NPR MUSJC This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk is giving the ladies their flowers. We’re releasing nine Tiny Desk concerts from Black women artists, from veterans who’ve paved the way for what we hear today in Black music, to those who are carving out their own paths. When the “Queen of Funk,” Chaka Khan, began to sing her hit “Sweet Thing” at the Tiny Desk, she seemed surprised at how the audience enthusiastically joined in. It’s just one example of how ingrained her work is in the fabric of music history. Since she emerged in the 1970s with the funk band Rufus, Khan has crafted a legacy that includes 22 albums, 10 Grammys, forays into jazz and theater and collaborations with Prince, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell and Quincy Jones. Her 50 years in the music industry recently culminated in a long overdue 2023 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The moment guitarist Rob Bacon opened the set on the talk box, with bassist Melvin Davis and drummer Jay Williams laying down the beat, it was clear we were about to get a lesson in some naaaasty funk with “Tell Me Something Good.” If the way our in-office audience was jamming to “What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me” and “Ain’t Nobody” is any indication, be prepared to watch this show in a location where you can comfortably groove. “Sweet Thing” showcased vocalist Tiffany Smith killing the most iconic (and most vocally difficult) moment in the song, something that has humbled many a singer. And what better way to close out this Tiny Desk during a month celebrating the contributions of Black women in music than with the anthem that has empowered woman-identified audiences for decades: the Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson-penned “I’m Every Woman.” Throughout the set, I’m reminded that Khan’s unfathomably big and powerful voice is a glue that holds intergenerational music together. SET LIST “Tell Me Something Good” “What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me” “Stay” “Sweet Thing” “Through the Fire” “Ain’t Nobody” “I’m Every Woman” @chakakhan @nprmusic

BCN #33 Dolton trustees vote to override Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s veto of Lightfoot probe! Tempers flared on Monday night at a village board meeting in south suburban Dolton, where a majority of trustees voted to ensure former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot continues with her independent investigation of embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the spending of village funds. The meeting was abruptly shut down after shouting erupted, Lightfoot was prevented from speaking and several people were removed by police.

BCN #32 The Belly of the Beast The Brownsville Documentary The life and time growing up in Brownsville , Brooklyn New York

BCN #31 ADRIEN BRONER FLOORED, LOSES TOOTH IN TEN-ROUND, UNANIMOUS DECISION DEFEAT TO BLAIR COBBS ADRIEN BRONER FLOORED, LOSES TOOTH IN TEN-ROUND, UNANIMOUS DECISION DEFEAT TO BLAIR COBBS That three-word line has been a way of life for Blair Cobbs, and one he repeated after his latest victory. The boisterous welterweight rode an early lead to the finish line in a ten-round, decision win over former four-division titlist Adrien Broner. Scores were 97-92, 96-93 and 96-93 for Cobbs in their Triller TV Pay-Per-View main event Friday evening at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Broner promised to fight with renewed hunger but immediately reverted to old form once the opening bell sounded. Cobbs was able to take the first round strictly on activity, as Broner sparsely threw pawing shots. Cobbs produced the bout’s lone knockdown early in the second. A right hook was followed by a straight left to send Broner to the canvas. It also managed to knock a tooth out of the mouth of the Cincinnati, Ohio native. #RockBottomSports #AdrienBronner #MikeTyson #DonKing #Vansilk127 That three-word line has been a way of life for Blair Cobbs, and one he repeated after his latest victory. The boisterous welterweight rode an early lead to the finish line in a ten-round, decision win over former four-division titlist Adrien Broner. Scores were 97-92, 96-93 and 96-93 for Cobbs in their Triller TV Pay-Per-View main event Friday evening at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Broner promised to fight with renewed hunger but immediately reverted to old form once the opening bell sounded. Cobbs was able to take the first round strictly on activity, as Broner sparsely threw pawing shots. Cobbs produced the bout’s lone knockdown early in the second. A right hook was followed by a straight left to send Broner to the canvas. It also managed to knock a tooth out of the mouth of the Cincinnati, Ohio native. #RockBottomSports #AdrienBronner #MikeTyson #DonKing #Vansilk127

BCN #30 RICK ROSS 3rd ANNUAL CAR SHOW This year, Rick Ross will host his 3rd Annual Car and Bike Show at the legendary Promise Land. There will be celebrity guests, music, food, fun, and the best cars and bikes from all over the country. JUNE 1, 2024 • FAYETTEVILLE, GA.

BCN #29 Nicki Minaj arrested at Netherlands airport hours before Co-op Live show in Manchester Asked about Minaj, Robert van Kapel, a spokesman for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, told Sky News' partner network NBC News: "We can confirm that we have arrested a 41-year-old American woman at Schiphol Airport because of possession of soft drugs." Thank you Tisa Tells

BCN #28 DIDDY LIVE STREAM AN APOLOGY! I GUESS TO CASSIE.. Honestly he needs help from a mental aspect. There are many who will soak it up and say he deserves another chance. People this is REAL. Remember 8 months ago he said everything is not TRUE. For decades many shut their eyes, said nothing or just played it out. How many people were hurt by him? You answer the question? #Diddy #Cassie #vansilk1127

BCN #27 O.J. Simpson, Athlete Whose Trial Riveted the Nation, Dies at 76 According to the New York Times He ran to football fame on the field and made fortunes in movies. Then a trial in which he was charged with killing his former wife and her friend changed everything. , made fortunes as a Black all-American in movies, advertising and television, and was acquitted of killing his former wife and her friend in a 1995 trial in Los Angeles that mesmerized the nation, died on Wednesday at his home in Las Vegas. He was 76. The cause was cancer, his family announced on social media. The jury in the murder trial cleared him, but the case, which had held up a cracked mirror to Black and white America, ruined his world. In 1997, a civil suit by the victims’ families found him liable for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald L. Goldman, and ordered him to pay $33.5 million in damages. He paid little of the debt, moved to Florida and struggled to remake his life, raise his children and stay out of trouble.

BCN Ep #26 Chicago citizens are upset with Mayor Brandon Johnson.. CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL LEADERS CALL ON MAYOR TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AROUND MIGRANTS IN SHELTERS CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is a push for more transparency around migrants in Chicago shelters. Some city leaders are calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson and his administration to give more details on migrants who are currently in shelters and when they leave or are evicted. At last check, 65 people are currently awaiting placement at the landing zone. There are more than 10,000 migrants in 23 shelters run by both the city and state. And 24 people have been evicted due to the city's 60-day shelter policy. While buses carrying new arrivals have slowed down in the past few months, the Johnson administration's 60-day shelter eviction policy remains in place. And the exact number of migrants who must leave a temporary shelter this week is a bit unclear. More transparency and accountability from the mayor's office regarding the migrant crisis is something City Council members have been demanding for months. Some have complained the media gets shelter exit data before aldermen do. "As the press is getting it daily, the Council and most the members are not. We want to make sure it's in-line with reporting already out there," said Ald. Andre Vasquez, chairman of the Committee on Immigration and Refugee Rights. Vasquez' committee passed an ordinance Thursday that will track the specifics on shelter exits and evictions so the public will know if a migrant ends up back in a shelter or on the streets homeless.

BCN Ep #25 Jennifer Lopez bodega nenu is 100% correct during her generation ! Mines differ because of generation difference ! But wait why is the younger generation dissing Jennifer Lopez bodega order of Ham &. Cheese sandwich and orange drink😳😳😳around 1976 she is correct. Most of us had Spice Ham & Cheese, a bag of chips, soda I’d drink for 50 -75 cents around late 60’s. Bodegas then Sudbury serve hot foods. We didn’t the selection at the real bodegas back then as they did in the 90’s -2000’s who were born in the 80’s. Everything changed. Price is different and they now have more to choose from. Today they bacon. Eggs and cheese for an example, that wasn’t around during our era growing up at bodegas The younger generation need to learn from those who weee there to experience the growth from us being kids to what it is NOW! Be safe have a blessed day! Van Silk

BCN Ep #23 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ California and Florida homes raided, Homeland Security!! In response to a CNN question about reports of raids of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) said that as part of an ongoing investigation they, along with other law enforcement partners, had “executed law enforcement actions.” “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available,” the law enforcement department told CNN. #SeanCombs #Puffy #diddy #vansilk1127

BCN Ep #22 Dolton special board meeting held, concerns over recent sexual misconduct allegations DOLTON, Ill. – Dozens of community members came out Thursday night for a special Board of Trustees meeting in Dolton, days after a regular board meeting was set to be held but was canceled by the mayor. “We’re trying to create normalcy, even through the challenging times. That is the purpose and call for this meeting,” Senior Trustee Jason House said. The special board meeting was held again in a Dolton Park District facility. Trustees and sworn clerks said they still have not been granted access keys to Village Hall, despite a resolution passed last month to change that. Trustees in attendance Thursday did not vote on any items aside from approving meeting minutes. They did, however, discuss several agenda items, including the reportedly dire financial state of the village, and allegations of sexual misconduct involving a trustee, recently reported on by WGN Investigates. Neither Mayor Tiffany Henyard nor two of her close allies on the board were present at the meeting. Last month, the three were also absent as a resolution calling for an investigation into Henyard and her spending of village funds, was approved. According to a pair of complaints filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, a Dolton trustee is accused of sexual misconduct with a village employee while on a taxpayer-funded trip to Las Vegas. The trustee vehemently denied the allegations when he spoke with WGN Investigates. “The reason that this was put on here is there were terrible allegations that many people are aware of for the Village of Dolton,” said House. “As a board member we also recognize this comes with a lot of potential liability or cost to the residents of Dolton.”

BCN Ep #21 Living in Nigeria , east coast of Africa!!! Thinking about moving to Nigeria? Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and home to Africa’s biggest economy. Its climate is tropical, with wet and dry seasons. There is an exciting mix of cultures: more than 200 ethnicities and 400 languages! Oil and gas industries continue to thrive along its Atlantic coast, and a large number of new and emerging sectors include mining and construction, telecommunications, IT, and financial management. No wonder there are so many expats in the country. Due to long standing political and cultural unrest, widespread corruption remains a major challenge to the country’s global reputation. Healthcare in Nigeria also has its difficulties. But despite this, Nigeria has a growing number of expat communities who report a high quality of life, enjoying many luxuries not accessible at home. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about living and moving to Nigeria as an expat, including cost of living, moving expenses, jobs and visas, health insurance and more. Read below to understand what life in Nigeria is like, and get a checklist to help you with your move.

BCN Ep #20 The crooks of Dolton. ILL. MayorTiffany Henyard, Andrew Holmes Keith Freeman 😳 DOLTON, Ill. — A trustee of a south suburb is accused of sexual misconduct with a village employee while on a taxpayer-funded trip to Las Vegas, according to a pair of complaints filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. The trustee vehemently denies the allegations. The employee worked for Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard who was also on the trip along with her security detail and other village officials. The complaint filed by the woman, who WGN is not naming because she said she was a victim of a crime, said she began to feel “extremely light-headed” and “disoriented” after a dinner with village officials. “She blacked out and did not recall anything else,” the complaint states. She said she woke-up the next morning feeling physical discomfort. “She found she was inside the trustee’s hotel room fully dressed.” Both complaints were filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights by the same attorney on the same day. They claim Henyard initially appeared “shocked” when told of the sexual assault allegations in a meeting with the employee and member of her security detail soon after their return from Las Vegas. #DoltonIll #AndrewHolmes ##JasonHouse #Vansilk1127 #KeithFreeman

BCN Ep #17 YouTuber Tommy G visit Dolton, Dolton mayor says ‘disgruntled’ employees behind sexual misconduct claim DOLTON, Ill. — A trustee of a south suburb is accused of sexual misconduct with a village employee while on a taxpayer-funded trip to Las Vegas, according to a pair of complaints filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. The trustee vehemently denies the allegations. The employee worked for Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard who was also on the trip along with her security detail and other village officials. The complaint filed by the woman, who WGN is not naming because she said she was a victim of a crime, said she began to feel “extremely light-headed” and “disoriented” after a dinner with village officials. “She blacked out and did not recall anything else,” the complaint states. She said she woke-up the next morning feeling physical discomfort. “She found she was inside the trustee’s hotel room fully dressed.” Both complaints were filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights by the same attorney on the same day. They claim Henyard initially appeared “shocked” when told of the sexual assault allegations in a meeting with the employee and member of her security detail soon after their return from Las Vegas.

Ep #88 Claudia Jordan talk about Deal or No Deal & College Hill Celebrity Edition Claudia Jordan flipped the script when she showed up on NBC’s Deal or No Deal Island. A former briefcase model on the first four seasons of Deal or No Deal, Jordan returned to the franchise, but this time as a contestant. Unfortunately, her knowledge of the game did not help her escape her first encounter with the Banker. Claudia took a massive risk when she stopped Stephanie Mitchell from using her Steal to swap briefcases with Boston Rob Mariano, who had the highest value case. Instead, Claudia told Stephanie to take hers. That meant Claudia put herself in danger of facing of the Banker, and Boston Rob indeed sent her into that battle. Eventually, Claudia took a statistically sound deal with three cases left, even though her gut was telling her it was the wrong move. She should have listened. Claudia indeed had the $500,000 case, far more than the offer — meaning she had accepted a “bad deal” and was thereby eliminated.

BCN Ep #18 Trill Burger Voted best burger in America! Salute to BunB Co-founded by Houston rap legend Bun B (Bernard Freeman), restaurateur Andy Nguyen and Nick Scurfield, Trill Burgers was established in Houston in the summer of 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting with pop-ups at local culinary events, we quickly gained notoriety for our mouthwatering smashburgers made with two all-beef smashed patties, caramelized onions, pickles and our patented Trill Sauce on a potato roll bun. Trill Burgers earned the title of best burger in America from "Good Morning America" in 2022 and has been a certified hit at music festivals across the United States including Coachella, Rolling Loud, Something in the Water and Rock the Bells. ​ ​​ Trill Burgers also won a coveted Gold Buckle Foodie Award for Best Classic Fair Food at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Led by our chef partners Mike Pham and Fernando Valladares, we served more than 41,000 burgers in 20 days at the 2023 Rodeo -- a testament to the support from our hometown. We have been proud to support local charities including Chris Shepherd’s Southern Smoke Foundation and Second Servings of Houston, among others. In 2022, we hosted a pop-up at City Hall in conjunction with the City of Houston, serving 2,000-plus customers in one day. Falling on National Cheeseburger Day, the day was proclaimed "Trill Burgers Day" by Mayor Sylvester Turner. We were thrilled to open the doors to our first brick-and-mortar location in Houston on June 7, 2023, in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston. Formerly home to a historic James Coney Island location, the space will feature a drive-thru to help us serve as many customers as possible. Keep it Trill! #Bunb #TrillBurger #Vansilk1127

BCN Ep#16 House passes bill that could lead to a TikTok ban; fight shifts to the Senate… KEY POINTS The House approved the legislation, dubbed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, that calls for China tech giant ByteDance to divest TikTok or the popular social video app will effectively be banned in the U.S. The bill now heads to the Senate where it faces an uncertain future as senators appear divided about the legislation. The House approved a bill Wednesday that calls for China tech giant ByteDance to divest TikTok or the popular social video app will effectively be banned in the U.S. The measure passed with a resounding 352-65 vote and with one member voting present. Lawmakers from both parties have claimed that TikTok poses a national security risk because of the app’s alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party, which TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has denied during Senate hearings. On the other hand, tech policy and civil liberties organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union and the Knight Institute have opposed the bill over concerns that it would violate First Amendment right

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BCN Ep #14 Feds: Homeownership program director for nonprofit stole 30 properties… The director of homeownership programs for a Detroit nonprofit was arrested Wednesday, accused of conspiring with others to steal more than 30 properties across Wayne County, most of them in Detroit, in a scheme targeting low-income people facing potential tax foreclosure, federal prosecutors announced. Zina Thomas, 60, of Detroit, was charged in a criminal complaint unsealed Wednesday in U.S. District Court. According to the complaint, Thomas lives in one of the properties involved in the scheme. A news release from U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison's Office said leaders of the nonprofit United Community Housing Coalition, which provides housing assistance to Detroit's low-income residents, cooperated with the investigation. "While it's deeply troubling that these individuals are alleged to have misused our company emails and computers, the charges confirm that the integrity of UCHC's programs are not being called into question," the nonprofit's executive director, Ted Phillips, said in a statement emailed to the Free Press.

BCN Ep #13. Dance to the Drummers Beat! Have you ever wonder how much work it Rajeev to. E a drummer? When you go to concerts it the drummer who carry the show and leads the band. Here is a compilation of different drummer s from young to old, women & men.

BCN Ep #9 Is TikTok getting shut down? Congress flooded with angry calls … Will TikTok be banned? A key House committee voted unanimously Thursday to advance bipartisan legislation that would force China’s ByteDance to sell off TikTok or face a ban in the United States. Before the 50-0 vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, lawmakers received a classified briefing on national security concerns raised by TikTok's Chinese ownership. The legislation is widely seen as the most potent threat yet to the wildly popular app that is used by 170 million Americans. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Thursday that he supported the bill. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said he would send the bill to the House floor. If the full House approves the legislation, it will go to the Senate. Why is the government trying to ban TikTok? The White House also has thrown its support behind the bill, which was introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday. That further raises the political heat on TikTok. "This bill is important. We welcome this step," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters. #vansilk1127 #Tiktoc