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RIP to Isaac Freeman III, aka Fatman Scoop. Born August 6, 1971, and passed away August 30, 2024, at age 52. His death was confirmed by DJ Pure Cold on social media, as heartfelt messages pour in from fans and colleagues. His impact on hip-hop will live on forever. 🕊️

Wegz and Marwan Pablo beefing now?

“I can’t just look at what’s happening without doing anything” Young Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad who reported on Gaza’s destruction now continues education in Lebanon The Associated Press interviews بلستيا apnews.com/article/lebano…

Spent some time in the 757 with The Clipse, King Push & #HighLevelRap. It's the deep dive. Rolling Stone rollingstone.com/music/music-fe…

One man who speaks Soninke, a West African language, said he didn’t know why he was detained - or that it was related to an immigration case - because all his documents were in English and no one at the facility understood him or provided interpretation. latimes.com/politics/story…

At MILLE, we’re always looking out for our readers, and when we stumble upon a hidden gem, we can’t wait to share it with you. Enter Shik Shak Shook Ones—the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of our region’s music industry 🎧 milleworld.com/shik-shak-shoo…

Much love to MILLE WORLD and y^ for featuring our podcast on Arabic music!

Sergio Mendes, Brazilian Pop Innovator, Dies at 83 variety.com/2024/more/news…

Our six-month long investigation w/Lighthouse Reports into one of the first & unreported massacres in Darfur in this war. Unseen footage of RSF-led militias declaring "victory to the Arabs" as they stand over bodies of civilians & an army garrison "sold out". news.sky.com/story/sudan-wa…

“Makdisi said interest in Palestinian studies is the highest it has ever been since he began teaching it as part of Arab studies 27 years ago. His undergraduate course, ‘Palestine and the Palestinians: A Modern History,’ was filled to capacity last spring…”

Singer-songwriter Frankie Beverly has passed away at 77.

Y tu, Nicky Jam? 🥴

BREAKING - Eight killed, more than 2,800 wounded in Lebanon pagers explosion, health minister Firas Abiad says.

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The way editors write headlines, you’d think pagers just randomly malfunctioned and exploded on their own in Lebanon

#Lebanon: Death toll climbs to 12 people, including 2 children Health Minister Firass Abiad said that two-thirds of the wounded needed hospitalization The Associated Press apnews.com/live/lebanon-s…

Another round of blasts in different areas around south Lebanon and Beirut southern suburb. Devices in cars, motorcycles, and people’s hand are exploding.

LEBANON UPDATE: 14 people killed and more than 450 wounded on Wednesday in latest device explosions. — Lebanese health ministry That brings the two-day toll to at least 26 killed and more than 3,250 wounded.