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When you’re 15, you start having big dreams. Your future possibilities start crystallizing the more you learn about how the world, and life in general, works. Your sense of self evolves, and you start getting ready to dive into the world of being an adult with responsibilities and expectations. Marcos “Tainy” Masís dove in when he was 15. At that young age, he became the youngest high-profile reggaeton producer and was thrust into the spotlight. By the age of 16, he had produced chart-topping hits, like “El…

After a co-defendant was stabbed multiple times in Fulton County Jail, the high-profile racketeering and conspiracy trial against Atlanta rapper Young Thug — and several other alleged members of the street gang Young Slime Life — will be delayed until the new year. Shannon Jackson — also known as Shannon Stillwell — was stabbed multiple times on Sunday during a fight with inmate Willie Brown, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement released Monday. The sheriff’s office said that it is unclear what led to…

The YSL RICO trial has hit another roadblock. It took 10 months for the jury to be selected for the case, which features the rapper Young Thug as a prominent defendant. Now, less than two weeks in, the trial has been delayed following news from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office that defendant Shannon Stillwell was stabbed over the weekend. On Monday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville dismissed the jury, citing a “medical issue” in connection to a trial “participant,” Fox 5 Atlanta reported.…

Have you ever heard the saying “they were made for this job?” It’s usually reserved for a human who is particularly talented in a certain field. Rico the cat proves that the same can be said about cats too. After he was rescued as a sickly kitten, he decided to return the favor and aid the scared patients at his owner’s veterinary practice.More info: InstagramRico the cat is a diligent worker at his veterinary clinicShareImage credits: cabinet_veterinaire_imraniRico’s story began a few years back, when the veterinarian…

Newark rapper born Rahjon Cox previously pleaded guilty to federal charges related to leadership role in Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips street gang Newark battle rapper Tsu Surf was sentenced to a mandatory five years in prison after previously pleading guilty to Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy charges. The rapper, born Rahjon Cox, faced up to 30 years in prison as part of charges connected to his membership in the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips street gang.…

Rapper Young Thug will finally stand before an Atlanta jury on Monday, launching a long-awaited trial that will determine whether he was a key figure of criminal street gang Young Slime Life, or YSL. The 32-year-old rap star, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, is an Atlanta native who began his hip-hop career in 2010. Known for hits “Best Friend” and “Floyd Mayweather,” Young Thug helped elevate the Atlanta rap scene as he collected Grammy nominations and MTV Video Music Awards and performed at several…

Tesla has confirmed that it will soon launch virtual power plants using Powerwalls in Texas and Puerto Rico. The company even confirmed it already has some significant power capacity in Puerto Rico. Virtual power plants are becoming one of Tesla’s most underappreciated products. Tesla is using its existing and growing fleet of Powerwalls to aggregate their power capacity and offer electric grid services to utilities while compensating homeowners for using their home battery packs. The…

The Caribbean archipelago of Puerto Rico is no stranger to hot weather, but record temperatures have worried meteorologists this week. The region is being battered by a heat wave and dust from the Saharan Desert which has created a dangerous combo for people stepping out of their homes.Lower Drought Conditions In California | Extreme EarthThis Monday the heat index throughout the island soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius). The next day, most of the northern part of Puerto Rico and the nearby island of…

Listen to article(3 minutes)In the weeks before real-estate agent Wanda Ithier’s client bought a $40 million house on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico in March 2022, the sale price was a moving target.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 Listen to article(3 minutes)In the weeks before real-estate agent Wanda Ithier’s client bought a $40 million house on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico in March 2022, the sale price was a moving target.Copyright ©2023…

Tsu Surf has pleaded guilty to violating New Jersey’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.On April 28, the battle rapper — born Rahjon Cox —  pleaded guilty to two counts of racketeering conspiracy and possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon in federal court and is scheduled for sentencing on September 12. Tsu Surf faces 20 years in prison for the racketeering conspiracy charge and an additional 10 years for weapon possession, with both counts punishable by a fine of up to $250,000. …