Joel Embiid Visits Meek Mill in Prison

Philly sticks together!

Ever since he was incarcerated last month for violating probation, Meek Mill has quickly become the poster child representing the corrupt criminal justice system. Make was jailed by a judge against the recommendation of the district attorney after he was seen on video riding a dirt bike through the streets of New York City; a violation of his probation handed down to him at 19.

His interactions with the law stem from a drug and weapons possession charge he acquired while still a teenager. High profile figures from Jay Z to Al Sharpton have spoke on Meek’s incarceration, condemning a system that seeks to lock up minorities early, and follow them the rest of their lives through various forms of probation.

It is well known that Meek is a huge supporter of all Philly sports, but he has a special kind of love for the Philadelphia 76ers, attending home games on a regular basis. So it’s hard to imagine that many people are More excited about The future of Philadelphia basketball than Meek. Recently, Philadelphia Center, Joel Embiid visited the rapper last Friday.

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Kim Jong Un Celebrates Latest Missile Launch, Photos Released by North Korea

RadioOnFire.com - Photos released by a North Korean news agency capture Kim Jong-un celebrating the nation's latest missile launch. The pictures show the North Korean leader in a joyful mood as the missiles were being tested. Large missiles are also shown on top of massive trucks parked in a warehouse.

“Kim Jong Un declared with pride that now we have finally realized the great historic cause of completing the state nuclear force, the cause of building a rocket power,” the state's television presenter stated. In response to North Korea, America’s U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley warned that the launch makes conflict more likely.

Koran media said that Kim Jong-un described the launch as a “breakthrough.” Reportedly, the missile flew higher than the ones launched previously. It was also reported that Washinton has asked China to cut off oil supply to North Korea.

Trump spoke on the global-alarming situation on Twitter yesterday: "Just spoke to President XI JINPING of China concerning the provocative actions of North Korea. Additional major sanctions will be imposed on North Korea today. This situation will be handled!"

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Officer In Gun Trace Task Force Scandal Indicted For Planting Evidence Picked Up By Suiter

RadioOnFire.com - A federal grand jury has indicted Sgt. Wayne Jenkins, one of the nine current or former Baltimore officers already either indicted or convicted in the Gun Trace Task Force scandal, on charges related to allegedly planting drug evidence picked up by slain Detective Sean Suiter.

Federal prosecutors referred to an "Officer #1" in a release announcing the indictment, but The Baltimore Sun identified that officer as Suiter.

Suiter was due to testify before a federal grand jury the day after he was fatally shot with his own gun after a struggle with a suspicious person he approached in Harlem Park. Police thus far have said the encounter was spontaneous and had nothing to do with the pending testimony. A briefing is set for Thursday afternoon.

On April 28, 2010, Jenkins was driving an unmarked police car with an unnamed officer in the passenger seat. That vehicle and another unmarked car driven by Suiter were in a pursuit of a third vehicle driven by Umar Burley and Brent Matthews.

The subject struck a car entering the intersection of Belle and Gwynn Oak avenues, killing the elderly man behind the wheel of that car. The indictment claims there were no drugs in the pursued car before the crash. After the crash, Jenkins told the unnamed officer to call a sergeant who wasn't at the scene--Suiter--because he had the "stuff" in his car.

After paramedics arrived, the unnamed officer returned to Jenkins, who told the unnamed officer the "stuff" was in the subject's car and said he was going to send Suiter to the car to find it because he was "clueless." The unnamed officer saw Suiter searching the car. Suiter then signaled he found something which turned out to be around 28 grams of heroin allegedly planted by Jenkins.

Prosecutors allege Jenkins wrote a false statement of probable cause to support the purported seizure. Jenkins allegedly listened to recorded jail calls of the two suspects falsely arrested. He then allegedly told the unnamed officer that the two were saying the drugs had been planted and told the officer he couldn't testify if the case went to trial because “something had been put in the car."

Burley and Matthews pleaded guilty to federal drug charges. Federal prosecutors are now seeking to vacate the convictions in that case. Burley was sentenced to 15 years on the federal drug charge concurrent to a state conviction for vehicular manslaughter, but the Sun reports he was released in August, citing Bureau of Prisons records. Matthews was released to serve probation in 2013.

Jenkins is set to stand trial starting Jan. 16 for criminal racketeering and fraud charges. The new charges carry an additional 20 years in prison if convicted. Jenkins remains detained pending trial.

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Matt Lauer Had Secret Button Under His Desk to Lock His Office Door

RadioOnFire.com - Yesterday, NBC News fired Today Show host Matt Lauer due to sexual harassment allegations. Following the breaking news about his departure, is an alarming report stating that Lauer had a "secret button" located under an office desk.

Reportedly, Lauer's private office at 30 Rockefeller Plaza contained a remote-controlled "door opener" that would automatically open or close the door. Sources state that this form of technology allowed total privacy and could retail between $250 to $575.

“His office was in a secluded space, and he had a button under his desk that allowed him to lock his door from the inside without getting up", said Ramin Setoodeh, a reporter at Variety Magazine.

According to Fox News, the office windows only had views from the inside --but no views from the outside looking in. NBC News has yet to comment on the alleged secret button.

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Baltimore Police Officer Shot In Cherry Hill

RadioOnFire.com - A Baltimore police officer was shot in the hand during a scuffle with a gunman Wednesday night in Cherry Hill around 8:00 p.m., police said.

Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said two uniformed police officers assigned to the Southern District Action Team were in the 800 block of Bridgeview Road, where they observed a man behaving suspiciously. The officers approached the man, who was armed with a gun.

"At least two officers struggled with the gunman in an effort to take his gun from him. The gunman made every effort ... to hold on to his firearm as the officers were trying to disarm the gunman. At some point during the brief struggle, the gunman discharged one round and it struck one of our two police officers in the palm of his hand," Davis said.

The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Shock Trauma. Davis said the officer suffered a "through-and-through" bullet wound in his right hand.

Davis and Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh visited with the officer. They said the 30-year-old officer is in great spirits. He has been on the force for some time.

"He's going to be OK," Davis said. "He was giving the nurses a hard time. He and the mayor were talking about who's a better runner. I stayed out of that conversation. But he's in good spirits. The only thing he asked me was, 'Please don't put me behind a desk.'"

Davis said a body-worn camera captured the incident on video.

"The other officer, who was not shot, when the firearm was away from our gunman discharged his TASER, non-lethal force, and because of that discharge of a TASER, we were able to safely apprehend him, handcuff him and recover the firearm," Davis said.

The suspect was taken to Harbor Hospital with unknown injuries. Police said he had a loaded .40-caliber handgun along with crack and heroin. Davis said the gunman was born in 1982 and has been involved in three prior shootings. Davis said the gunman is a convicted felon who should not have had a gun.

"It's a small number of violent repeat offenders that we have to concentrate on, and we just have to have a serious conversation as a city about violent repeat offenders and the consequences that are necessary to hold them accountable," Davis said.

The shooting occurred the same day that the Police Department buried one of its own, Detective Sean Suiter. 

"We just buried a police officer. When officers leave their homes, their families' hearts go with them because they pray that they get to come back home, and fortunately, this officer will get to go home," Pugh said.

"In the spirit of Sean Suiter's memory, these police officers were out here tonight doing exactly what we asked them to do. They put themselves in harm's way. They engage people who are out here who will do harm to people in our community," Davis said.

The commissioner called the officer shot Wednesday night "an all-star cop."

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Russell Simmons Steps Down After Sexual Assault Allegations

RadioOnFire.com - Variety Magazine reports that Russell Simmons is stepping down from his various businesses following allegations of sexual assault.

Previously, screenwriter Jenny Lumet released a guest column in the Hollywood Reporter titled: Russell Simmons Sexually Violated Me. The column vividly details an alleged 1991 encounter between Lumet and Simmons. Lumet mentions that she was 24 at the time.

An excerpt from the column reads:

"You didn’t punch me, drag me or verbally threaten me. You used your size to maneuver me, quickly, into the elevator. I said “Wait. Wait.” I felt dread. I was very, very sad." Lumet is also the daughter of director Sidney Lumet.

Simmons recently issued an apology to Lumet saying:

"...While her memory of that evening is very different from mine, it is now clear to me that her feelings of fear and intimidation are real. While I have never been violent, I have been thoughtless and insensitive in some of my relationships over many decades and I sincerely and humbly apologize."

In regards to his business empire, Simmons had this to say: “...I will step aside and commit myself to continuing my personal growth, spiritual learning, and, above all, to listening.” According to Simmons, his executives will now be running the companies. The industry mogul has businesses in various fields such as music, film, television, and fashion.

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Matt Lauer Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations and NBC Firing

RadioOnFire.com - Just a day after being fired by NBC News for allegations of "inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace, former Today show host Matt Lauer has issued a statement to express his remorse, citing that some of the allegations against him are"untrue or mischaracterized."

The full statement reads:

"There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this, I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC. Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized, but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly. Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul-searching, and I'm committed to beginning that effort. It is now my full-time job. The last two days have forced me to take a very hard look at my own troubling flaws. It's been humbling. I am blessed to be surrounded by people I love. I thank them for their patience and grace."

Since his termination, Variety reported that Lauer gifted a co-worker with sex toy with a note revealing details of how he would use it on her. While Lauer states not all the allegations against are valid, NBC Chairman Andrew Lack in a statement on Lauer's release said the network was "presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident.

Over 30 Family Members Arrested in Ohio Drug Bust

RadioOnFire.com - Family owned businesses are one of the landmarks of the American dream. Many Families across the nation struggle for generations in order to build a successful operation that can sustain itself and keep the family employed. Well, according to authorities, two cousins did just that when they began running a cocaine operation out of their grandmother’s home in Elyria, Ohio. In total, 34 people have been arrested in connection with the operation, 30 of them being relatives. The bust was successfully carried out due to a successful joint operation with the Elyria police narcotics unit, Lorain Police Narcotics and the Lorain County Sheriff’s drug enforcement, which in total executed 12 search warrants.

The cousins, Jarvis Burns, 33, and Travis Milton, 32, allegedly ran the business out of the grandmothers home. When authorities arrive at the scene they found more than 3300 grams of cocaine, over 97 grams marijuana, five handguns, 20 grams of heroin, 10 cars and over $84,000 in cash. Sergeant Jim welsh with the Elyria police had this to say: “This family in this organization has been around for decades in Elyria, so we used probably a decades worth of intelligence and information to develop this case.”

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Hogan Criticizes Pugh's Crime-Fighting Strategies

RadioOnFire.com - Mayor Catherine Pugh released a multi-stage crime-fighting strategy in August, but the back-and-forth on Tuesday between the State House and City Hall seemed to signify growing frustration over the skyrocketing crime rate.

"I'm not sure what the mayor's plan is to fight violent crime is in Baltimore City," Gov. Larry Hogan said.

Hogan threw out tough criticism aimed at Pugh Tuesday morning over an issue that's put her on the defensive most of the year.

"We've discussed thoughts about what we should do, what she could do, what we could do, but I am not aware of any violent crime plan," Hogan said.

In August, the mayor released a 19-page violence reduction plan around the same time she appointed the new citi stat director to analyze crime data, and a new director of criminal justice to oversee the plan.

"This is urgent, everything we do, every single day is about making this city safe," Pugh said in August.

In a statement Tuesday, the mayor's spokesperson responded to Hogan, writing in part, "He knows violence reduction is the mayor's top priority. We are certain that if the governor has additional questions he will address them directly with Mayor Pugh."

Councilman Brandon Scott, who was highly critical over a lack of a plan earlier this year, said he's not totally satisfied with the current plan, but called the governor out of line.

"It just wreaks of politics to me that now, after all this time, after the hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of bodies, (that) the governor is now willing to step out and be critical, when actually the governor could do a lot immediately to help the city right now," Scott said.

Scott is calling for more involvement from Maryland State Police and more state-funded safety programs, while pointing out that the Baltimore Police Department is largely regulated by state law, which Scott wants changed.

"When you're talking about policing in Baltimore, the City Council doesn't have the power. It actually lies with the states and I hope the governor knows that," Scott said.

Hogan said he is planning to put together some crime-fighting initiatives.

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ESPN Lays Off Over 150 Employees

RadioOnFire.com - Today, ESPN announced that it would be laying off over 150 employees effective immediately. According to the sports conglomerate, the decision reflects a change in resources Geared toward making the experience more pleasant for the viewer. This is not the first instance where ESPN has been in the news for controversial reasons this year, having garnered a lot of criticism after suspending prominent African-American SportsCenter host Jemelle Hill for comments regarding politics. Despite a seemingly insurmountable hold on the sports realm, ESPN has seen its numbers dip and some of its Fanbase transfer over to the new fox sports who are anchored by Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe

ESPN CEO John Skipper had this to say:

“We appreciate their contributions, and will assist them as much as possible in this difficult moment with severance, a 2017 bonus, the continuation of health benefits and outplacement services. They will also appreciate your support. The majority of the jobs eliminated are in studio production, digital content, and technology and they generally reflect decisions to do less in certain instances and re-direct resources.” ESPN will be providing bonuses and “generous“ severance packages for the employees who were laid off. This follows a trend of media outlets who have laid off workers since the beginning of the year, including complex.

JAY-Z Confirms Beyonce Joint Album

RadioOnFire.com - JAY-Z finally confirmed the existence of a joint album between him and his wife, Beyonce.

The legendary emcee recently did a candid interview with The New York Times' T Magazine where he revealed the creation of a collection of songs between the two and how they actually came about. “We were using our art almost like a therapy session. And we started making music together,” he said. “And then the music she was making at that time was further along. So her album came out as opposed to the joint album that we were working on. Um, we still have a lot of that music.” The Beyonce and Jay-Z joint album rumors started shortly after the release of his 2013 project Magna Carta Holy Grail. Detail, who worked with Beyonce in the past revealed back in 2015 that he was privy to some of the music. However, it never ended up surfacing, and instead, we got two more solo albums from hip-hop’s most influential couple.

Elsewhere in the interview, Jay discussed Kanye West, another person he made a joint album with, and the status of their relationship after a bit of conflict between the two. “I [talked to] Kanye the other day, just to tell him, like, he’s my brother. I love Kanye. I do. It’s a complicated relationship with us,” he said. “[W]e’re both entertainers. It’s always been like a little underlying competition with your big brother.”

Source: complex.com

Dana White Claims Conor McGregor May Never Fight Again

RadioOnFire.com - Life is good for former MMA champion Conor McGregor. So good, in fact, that after making a cool $100 million from his Epic fight with undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, UFC CEO Dana White is unsure if McGregor will ever fight again. If you think about it, it makes sense. Conor McGregor is by far the highest paid MMA fighter to ever live and the biggest superstar the Sport has ever seen, so it would not make sense for him to fight in the UFC for a fifth of what he made in one night against Mayweather.

Even a matchup as Anticipated as McGregor versus UFC champion Nate Deas would only amount to pennies compared to his last crossover fight. The only fight that would make sense for McGregor fiscally would be a rematch against money Mayweather.

Dana White had this to say: Conor might not ever fight again.” Guy’s got a f***ing 100 million dollars! You know? I’ve got guys that made less than that, and were lawyers and went to school their whole life and quit working. Right? When you go to school your whole life to be a lawyer, and you’re a good lawyer, you make a few bucks, and you’re done. The guy is sitting at home every day watching cartoons or whatever he’s doing, I don’t know. Joe Silva doesn’t work anymore. These guys make money and that’s it.

Thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

Source: mmamania.com

Trump On Lauer Firing: When Execs Going To Be Fired For Fake News?

RadioOnFire.com - President Trump continued his ongoing fight with the media, calling out the press for "Fake News," using the recent firing of NBC host Matt Lauer as the basis to go after network execs.

"Wow, Matt Lauer was just fired from NBC for “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.” Trump tweeted early Wednesday morning. "But when will the top executives at NBC & Comcast be fired for putting out so much Fake News. Check out Andy Lack’s past!"

While the unexpected and sudden removal of Lauer prompted his response, Trump calling out Lack, chairman of NBC News and MSNBC, should come as no surprise.

Back in October, Trump let off firey tweets against NBC after they reported that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called Trump a "moron." “NBC news is #FakeNews and more dishonest than even CNN. They are a disgrace to good reporting. No wonder their news ratings are way down!”

Although NBC stood by the report, Trump has lumped the network with all other publications he feels promotes "unfair" coverage of his actions.

However, Andy Lack shouldn't shouldn't be worried at the dig as Trump has made it no secret of his hatred for media. Over the weekend, Trump got into a back and forth with CNN after calling the network " a major source of (Fake) news."

NBC's Matt Lauer Fired for Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

RadioOnFire.com - NBC has just fired on-air personality Matt Lauer for allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace. 

NBC Chairman Andrew Lack released the following statement:

Dear colleagues,On Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer. It represented, after serious review, a clear violation of our company's standards. As a result we've decided to terminate his employment. While it is the first complaint about his behavior in the over twenty years he's been at NBC News, we were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident. Our highest priority is to create a workplace environment where everyone feels safe and protected, and to ensure that any actions that run counter to our core values are met with consequences no matter who the offender. We are deeply saddened by this turn of events but we will face it together as a news organization — and do it in as transparent a manner as we can.

While men in media and entertainment have been dealt with swiftly, politicians continue to keep their jobs amid the same type of allegations.

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Offset Previews New Music on Instagram

RadioOnFire.com - Fans of the Migos have been eagerly waiting for the follow-up to their Platinum album Culture. Over the year, the group, both individually and collectively, have been working on in-studio sessions with some prominent artists.

Back in October, Quavo was spotted in a star-studded jam session with Chance the Rapper, Lil yachty and Childish Gambino. Over the summer, the Atlanta group was spotted in the studio with Kanye West.

However, despite their most recent single "Motorsport" featuring Cardi B and Nicki Minaj going gold in two weeks after it's release, Migos have pushed back the release date for the upcoming album Culture 2 until early 2018.

However, fans shouldn't be all too worried about the delay, as Offset has previewed a snippet of a fire track on Instagram. In the clip, Offset can be seen in the studio as the new track is blasting in the background. The energy of the song causes him to vibe and rock out.

On Tuesday, Migos gained 2018 Grammy nominations for best rap performance for the smash hit "Bad and Boujee" featuring Lil Uzi and best rap album for Culture.

With the success of Culture still gaining achievements almost year after its release, fans should be optimistic that the group is putting extended time into their creative process, as they are solidifying themselves as consistent hitmakers.

Check out the clip HERE.

Arby's to Buy Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.4B

RadioOnFire.com - Fast food giant Arby’s Food Group has announced plans to purchase buffalo wild wings for $2.4 billion in cash. Minneapolis-based Buffalo Wild Wings has over 1200 locations in different countries.

The Buffalo Wild Wings mantra is “beer, sports, wings” And they have successfully used this American ideal to become one of the most popular casual dining places. Despite their overall success, Buffalo Wild Wings has experienced declines in recent years. According to NPD Group restaurant industry analyst Bonnie Riggs, they were stars in the casual dining sector until they “lost their value proposition to families with kids” after sharp increases in prices by almost 20%.

Arby’s CEO Paul Brown had this to say about the acquisition:

"Buffalo Wild Wings is one of the most distinctive and successful entertainment and casual dining restaurant companies in America...We look forward to leveraging the combined strengths of both organizations into a truly differentiated and transformative multi-brand restaurant company.”

Brown is hinting at Arby’s ability to keep manufacturing costs low which ultimately produces cheaper prices for the customer. If he can combine that with Buffalo wild wings’ already dominant hold on the casual dining sector, he would be in a position of power in the food industry.

Source: t.co

Trump Calls NFL "Weak and Out of Control" Because of Protests

RadioOnFire.com - Donald Trump has been very vocal about his dislike for the NFL, with the President recently blasting the league for letting players be “the boss.” Now, Trump has called the league “Weak and out of control.”

Via Twitter, he said, “At least 24 players kneeling this weekend at NFL stadiums that are now having a very hard time filling up.” He went on to say “The American public is fed up with the disrespect the NFL is paying to our Country, our Flag and our National Anthem. Weak and out of control!”

Trump’s comments come only a week after it was reported that the NFL may be changing their policy on the National anthem, which could keep players in the locker room during the song instead of on the sideline. Trump offered his thoughts on that as well, saying the idea is almost as bad as kneeling.

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David Otunga Wins Custody Agreement, Jennifer Hudson Drops Restraining Order

Update:

TMZ reports that David Otunga reached a temporary custody agreement. Otunga now has primary custody of 8-year-old David Jr. (the son he shares with Jennifer Hudson.) Hudson also dropped her order of protection against Otunga. As of now, Otunga is the primary caregiver due to Hudson's work schedule.

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According to reports, Jennifer Hudson and longtime fiancé David Otunga have split after 10 years. Hudson also filed to have a restraining order taken out against Otunga to which Otunga's attorney, Tracy Rizzo, says is a move made out of fear of losing custody of their child. Rizzo told TMZ:

David Otunga has been trying to negotiate the terms of an amicable parenting agreement with Ms. Hudson for several weeks now. However, when it became apparent to Ms. Hudson that Mr. Otunga would be the parent granted residential care of the child, as a result of Mr. Otunga being the child's primary caregiver while Ms. Hudson pursues her career all over the world, Ms. Hudson decided to file a meritless Petition for Order of Protection in an effort to gain an unfair advantage in the custody dispute. [...] As a result of Mr. Otunga's career in the WWE, Ms. Hudson felt that she could give an award-winning performance in court to portray herself as the victim. Mr. Otunga has never abused or harassed Ms. Hudson or their son.

Jennifer Hudson's representative told People Magazine that the restraining order was requested "in the best interest of their son." It is important to note that Otunga isn't being accused of getting physical with Hudson.

Source: TMZ

Nipsey Hussle Signs Partnership Deal With Atlantic Records

RadioOnFire.com - Yesterday, it was announced that Nipsey Hussle signed a partnership with Atlantic Records. The multi-album deal will include his debut album Victory Lap. The partnership will also include his imprint All Money In.

“The decision really came down to the message I’m trying to get across. I wanted to give that message the best chance to be heard and consumed on the highest level. That was my goal from the jump as All Money In took time to build its position in the hip-hop lane,” Hussle told Billboard.

Atlantic executives call Hussle both a great MC, visionary, and entrepreneur. Previously, he left Epic Records in 2010, the same year he founded All Money In. The rapper is also an investor in the Marathon Agency, which also helps manages his career.

In other news, Hussle recently called it quits with his longtime partner Lauren London. The two have one child together.

Source: complex.com

David Fizdale Fired as Grizzlies Coach After Clashes with Marc Gasol

RadioOnFire.com - Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale was fired on Monday, November 27. This comes after Fizdale refused to put All-Star center Marc Gasol back in the game during the third quarter of Sunday night's game against the Nets, which they ultimately lost. Following the game, Gasol reportedly headed to the locker room, shaking his head and saying "I don't know."

An NBA executive anonymously told CBS sports, "It's not like people in the league didn't know that Marc and Fiz weren't speaking or getting along." It was revealed that the decision to fire Fizdale was made by Grizzlies management on Sunday night.

Interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff will reportedly fill in as head coach for the remainder of the year.

Source: cbssports.com

Update: Al Sharpton Visits Meek Mill in Prison, Wants to Help Set Him Free

Update:

Al Sharpton visited Meek Mill recently and told TMZ that he wants to help the rapper get released from prison. According to TMZ, Sharpton is hoping to get judge Genece Brinkley replaced. He also wants to negotiate with Pennsylvania authorities in regards to Meek Mill's punishment.

Mill's request to be moved from solitary confinement was recently granted.

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Meek Mill should be expecting a visit from Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday, November 28, according to the New York Daily News. "I think this is about an injustice that is representative of many young men of color that face an abuse of a probation or parole system," Sharpton stated during a gathering at the headquarters of his National Action Network (NAN) in Harlem. Sharpton is meeting with Meek as part of a larger effort to see the Philly rapper's case receive a new hearing.

Sharpton said further:

I think what’s happening with Meek Mill is something that the National Action Network has always fought, and I hope that me going there is going to raise the pressure on the issue and help begin a drive-by us in supporting others and demanding a new hearing for him and a new judge.

Al Sharpton shares the sentiment with many others that believe Meek Mill represents a larger systemic issue and according to Rev. Sharpton, "he can be an example of how we correct that."

Source: NY Daily News

Drug Dealer Ordered to Cover Teen's Funeral After Lethal Overdose

RadioOnFire.com - One drug dealer in Cincinnati is feeling the wrath of the court, as he was ordered to pay for the funeral of a teen who overdosed on Fentanyl.

According to reports, 29-year-old Michael “Goldie” Chandler was hit with a prison sentence of 17 years for the death of a 17-year-old. The teen passed in April 2016, and Chandler pleaded guilty to Schedule I and II drug charges in May 2016.

Chandler was caught after the Kentucky Drug Task Force set up a sting operation to capture the drug dealer. The 17-year-old’s friend helped the police set up the operation, which found Chandler attempting to sell heroin to him. Following the interaction, police got a search warrant and found 28 grams of cocaine, 644 grams of fentanyl, and a pistol in his home.

Source: vibe.com

Nicki Minaj Addresses Takeoff's Bars Towards Her on "Motorsport"

RadioOnFire.com - Migos’ track “Motorsport,” which features Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, received a warm response upon its release. However, Nicki Minaj recently came out and revealed that she missed a few bars on the record that were directed towards her. The bars in question came from 1/3 of the group, Takeoff.

Takeoff’s bars found him saying “If Nicki should show me her t*tty // Right hand on the Bible, I swear I won’t tell // If I get to play with that kitty // I wonder how many platinums we gon’ sell.”

Since then, Minaj delivered a response to the bars in question, noting that she didn’t even catch them in the first place. Via Twitter, Minaj said “Take Off verse on Motorsport. 🤔😩 It’s my sh*t tho but ummm I feel like I didn’t peep them lines until the song came out. I was like 😲.” Nicki did not seem offended by the reference, as her and her fans joked about the bars afterward.

Source: complex.com

Trump Thinks His "Access Hollywood" Tape Is a Fake

RadioOnFire.com - According to the New York Times, President Trump claims that the 'Access Hollywood' tape where he boasted about sexually assaulting women may be fake. Trump also noted the sexual misconduct allegations against Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore may be false and politically motivated.

On the tape, Trump can be heard saying "I'm automatically attracted to beautiful - I just start kissing them. It's like a magnet. Just kiss. I don't even wait. And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything." Trump added, "Grab 'em by the p---y. You can do anything." The current United States President apologized for the comments caught on tape, saying it was only “locker room talk.”

New York Times went on to note Trump previously told a senator earlier in 2017 that the tape was not genuine and recently repeated the claim to a staff adviser.

Source: hotnewhiphop.com

Update: Mase Says He's Not Cool w/ Cam'ron; Shook Hand Out of Respect

RadioOnFire.com - Update: Mase made it clear that he is still not cool with Cam'ron, via an Instagram post.

The post featured a screenshot of their exchange where they both said they are still brothers. Mase's caption for the post completely went against that idea, with the rapper saying "We’re not cool. I shook his hand ‘cause I won. That’s it. As a man that’s what you do after you win unanimously. TheOracle #mase @RSVPMase.”

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So after the exchange of diss tracks and the few memes tossed around, it seems that Cam'ron and Mase were simply having a brotherly spat. After Cam dropped his response record, "Dinner Time," to Mase's "The Oracle," to which many fans felt was tepid at best, the two Harlemites apparently chalked the entire thing up as good fun. Mase commented on a post telling Cam:

YOU STILL MY BROTHER IF YOU WOULD TO BE... This was just for bragging rights #mase #theoracle

Killa Cam followed up by responding:

yea this was fun.. u still my bro too. Glad I get to brag lol. So when u leaving Harlem again? 2mr?

It seems as though this was just one of the classic cases of rappers using their platforms to address some underlying issues as well as testing their skills against one another. Everyone will have to wait and see if this is entirely over.

Check out the exchange in the slides above. Do you think it's over? Who won? Let us know in the comments below.