Teyana Taylor - Gonna Love Me / You're All I Need (ELSVNATE MIX)
Finally got around to putting this mix together after mixing it in a set several times before. Same vibe from both songs; Teyana Taylor’s “Gonna Love Me” and Method Man’s “I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need To Get By” featuring Mary J. Blige – so why not bring them together. Especially with Method Man Verzuz Redman happening.
Derek Chauvin found guilty for the murder of George Floyd
Following three weeks of testimonies, a jury in Minneapolis, Minnesota found Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd. The former officer is now convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Chauvin’s bail would also be revoked, as we await his sentencing, which will be in a couple of months.
Now that a guilty verdict has been reached, the fight for justice is not over. There is still a lot of work to do. There is still a responsibility for this America to start making changes so this doesn’t happen again. This verdict can not be the end all, be all. This cannot be the resolution to years of police brutality and misconduct. This cannot be the justification of action and changes happening.
Chris Cuomo on Police Reform
To put it frank, Chris Cuomo says police reform won’t happen until white kids start getting killed. The CNN host made the comments while talking about the police killings of George Floyd, Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo.
“How many more [will] die from the pandemic; die from police shootings?” Cuomo said. “George Floyd. Daunte Wright. I wonder if you’ll remember their names six months from today because they’ll be replaced by so many others.”
Cuomo also criticized those who try to demonize victims of police violence by pointing out their criminal histories or past interactions with police.
These are the realities of America today that we need to face. While many took offense to Cuomo’s thoughts, the fact remains there is a pattern of black people getting killed and no one being held accountable. In every case there is also a media release of information to demonize a victim to make them being killed justifiable.
Cuomo went on to claim that if Black Americans began buying guns or forming armed militias to protect themselves from the government — a common argument made by pro-Second Amendment activists — gun reform laws in the U.S. would be passed quickly.
We're really back at peaceful protests, tear gas and riot gear - not even a full year later.
In the wake of the events happening in Minnesota, not even a full year after the events that led to the murder of George Floyd; while ex-cop Derek Chauvin stands trial - we return to protests and police force back in riot gear and placing barricades around areas in Minnesota after Ex-cop Kim Potter, “accidentally” fired her gun killing Daunte Wright.
Pepper spray is used from behind the fenced perimeter of the Brooklyn Center Police Department on Wednesday.
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In the wake of the events happening in Minnesota, not even a full year after the events that led to the murder of George Floyd; while ex-cop Derek Chauvin stands trial - we return to protests and police force back in riot gear and placing barricades around areas in Minnesota after Ex-cop Kim Potter, “accidentally” fired her gun killing Daunte Wright. The former Brooklyn Center police officer faces second-degree manslaughter charges for the death of Daunte Wright.
The home of the former officer has been barricaded by large concrete and fencing and is under police supervision. Protest have erupted and protesters have been met with force; including police in riot gear as well as being shot with tear gas.
A person gets their eyes washed out after the police released chemical irritants on protesters on Wednesday.
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The head of Minnesota’s largest police union, Brian Peters believes Daunte Wright was partly responsible for his own death. “Daunte Wright, if he would have just complied. He was told he was under arrest. They were arresting him on a warrant for weapons. He set off a chain of events that unfortunately led to his death.”
“I’m not excusing it,” Peters continued. “But what we’re seeing in policing these days is that non-compliance by the public.” - It’s statements that’s been said before. It’s statements that come off contradictory when we don’t see the same actions taken with non-African Americans. Even in recent events, we don’t see these actions taken when police officers are directly threatened by white people. A 61-year-old white man dragged and assaulted an officer but was not shot or tased in the process. The incident occurred in Minnesota, days after Daunte Wright was fatally shot by officers in the same state.
The shooting sparked protests across the state of Minnesota and prompted Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon and Potter to resign from their positions. Potter was later arrested and released from Hennepin County Jail on $100,000 bail. She now faces charges of second-degree manslaughter in connection with Wright’s death. If convicted, she can serve up to 10 years in prison and may be required to pay a $20,000 fine.
Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune/AP
And with another name, another situation, it seems we are back where we were just a year ago, even back where were 50-60 years ago; with the same situation yielding the same results or different results lessened in comparison to results to the same situation when in comes to police officers. How many more unarmed black men and women have to be killed? How many more peaceful protests have to occur? How many more excuses have to be made for things to be changed?
Daunte Wright's mother says “justice isn't even a word to me” in response to the charges brought against Potter. Justice doesn’t bring her son back. - Would justice "bring our son home to us, knocking on the door with his big smile coming in the house, sitting down eating dinner with us, going out to lunch, playing with his one-year-old, almost-two-year-old son, giving them a kiss before he walks out the door,"
Chyna Whitaker, holding her son Daunte Wright Jr.,
Protesters gathered in Brooklyn Center on Wednesday night. or the second night in a row, no reports of looting or fires set in Brooklyn Center were made, Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said.
Doja Cat and SZA in new “Kiss Me More” video
Doja Cat’s latest offering, the SZA-assisted single “Kiss Me More” takes the pair to their own distant world. The video has already racked up over 13 million views since its release. Press play on the video below.
Kiss Me More is set to appear on Doja’s forthcoming project.
Police "accidentally" fired gun instead of taser, killing Daunte Wright
Brooklyn Center chief Tim Gannon: "As I watch the video & listen to the officer's commands, it is my belief that the officer had the intention to deploy their taser but instead shot [Daunte] Wright with a single bullet. This appears to me... that this was an accidental discharge"
It was reported by Wright’s mother, police pulled him over because he had air fresheners hanging from his rearview mirror. 20-year-old Daunte Wright was fatally shot by Brooklyn Center police on Sunday (April 11) afternoon, which prompted protests at the scene. According to police, the officers then realized Wright had outstanding warrants and attempted to take him into custody. When he got back into his car, one officer shot him. Wright then drove several blocks before crashing into another car and passing away.
The Minnesota National Guard was deployed after protesters marched to the Brooklyn Center Police Department to demand justice for Wright’s death. Police have confirmed that body camera footage from the shooting exists, but it has not yet been released to the public.
Brooklyn Center is about nine miles away from Minneapolis, where Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd is currently taking place.
KiD CuDi performs on SNL in a dress
Kid Cudi’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” where he paid tribute to former Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain; sent the Internet into a frenzy when he came onstage in a floral pattern custom Off-White dress equipped with sturdy spaghetti straps.
KiD CuDi performed “Sad People” as the crowd applauded his performance. Earlier in the night, he wore an olive green cardigan over a T-shirt with the late comedian Chris Farley on it. Fans realized Cudi’s wardrobe choices were actually part of a well thought out plan to honor one of his favorite musicians, who commit suicide 28 years ago on April 5.
Cobain wore the green cardigan during Nirvana’s MTV “Unplugged” and he wore a similar dress during a concert. Cudi revealed that the dress is part of an upcoming Off-White collection he’s curating.
Watch KiD CuDi’s performance below.
Miguel releases new EP ‘Art Dealer Chic 4’
Following the release of the first three installments of Art Dealer Chic on all streaming platforms. Miguel returns with new records, adding to the Art Dealer Chic releases. With the releases being added to streaming platforms, it’s the perfect way to reintroduce his old hits to new fans who are late to the party.
Art Dealer Chic 1, 2, and 3 was released preceding Miguel’s sophomore album Kaleidoscope Dream in 2012. With Art Dealer Chic 4, hopefully the trend continues leading up to his next studio album.
