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LL COOL J issued a statement on why he dropped out of the July 4 concert, siding with the striking workers who are demanding better wages.

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With all the chaos currently engulfing America thanks to Donald Trump’s current assault on the Constitution and rule of law, other things happening that should be getting national attention have been flying under the radar, including a workers’ strike in Philadelphia that’s leaving the city looking like a third world country. According to the Associated […]

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Wallo267 continues to live in his purpose. He recently discussed how he saved an allegedly suicidal man from jumping off a bridge to his death in Philadelphia.

The Roots

Roots Picnic is back for 2025, and the headliners are once again top-notch. On Monday, February 17, the Roots and Live Nation announced that the headliners for the annual event include D’Angelo (wth the Roots), Lenny Kravitz, and Meek Mill along with GloRilla, Miguel, Tems, Latto and Kaytranada, and more.

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Nicknamed Jellybean, Joe Bryant died as a result of a massive stroke according to reports. He was a native of Philadelphia, Pa.

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The former home of the late jazz great John Coltrane will be restored and returned to his family as part of a new initiative.

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The Roots announced the lineup for the 2024 edition of The Roots Picnic, and it's looking to be a smash hit with Lil Wayne, Nas and Jill Scott as headliners. Ticket presales begin on Tuesday at 10 A.M. EST.

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Last week, the Philadelphia City Council passed a bill that would ban the wearing of ski masks in certain parts of the city.

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Black candidates were a considerable factor in the Democratic Party scoring wins nationally in elections on Tuesday. These included Cherelle Parker becoming Philadelphia's first woman mayor.

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Philadelphia erupted into citywide riots after the police officer who shot and killed Eddie Irizarry was acquitted.

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Gillie Da Kid opened up about the death of his son, YNG Cheese, on social media over the weekend. In a post to Instagram made on Saturday, the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast host also expressed his thanks to those who sent words of support.

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Rapper and podcaster Gillie Da Kid's son, YNG Cheese, was reportedly one of the victims in a triple shooting in Philadelphia.