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Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music Release New Album, WELCOME TO FAITH CITY

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TRIBL Records, in partnership with Faith City Music, celebrate the release of the new album, WELCOME TO FAITH CITY, from GRAMMY, Dove, and Stellar Award nominated artist Tim Bowman, Jr & Faith City Music.  Bowman & Faith City Music seek to deconstruct and redefine the concept of worship with their new album, WELCOME TO FAITH CITY, available now.

WELCOME TO FAITH CITY is an introduction to Faith City Music’s world. The project is the first album since Listen premiered at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album Chart in 2016. Welcome to Faith City features life-changing collaborations with anointed worship leaders, including M.K. NGENGE, LE’ANDRIA JOHNSON, SARA MIA, KIERRA SHEARD KELLY, MALCOLM BROWN, EDEN WILLIAMS, MARANDA CURTIS, PJAY EDMUND DERRICK MILLARD, AND BRI BABINEAUX

Every song on the album is a unique worship moment. “Holy” combines classic worship with R&B elements. The song begins solemn and introspective, then moves into a declaration of God’s consistent faithfulness. Kierra’s powerful voice takes the message home with dynamic ad-libs.     

“Jesus” combines the voice of gospel powerhouse Le’Andria Johnson with pop and rock elements. The vocals and instrumentals merge effortlessly to ensure that every lover of Jesus Christ receives this anthem’s message. The song is a celebratory tribute to the encompassing joy received from a relationship with Christ.

“Here all the Time” is an impactful display of the group’s stylistic versatility. The country-pop song featuring Tim Bowman Jr. and Maranda Curtis reminds everyone that the things they need to win in life are already present. After a powerful climax, the song ends with a quiet and introspective statement “what I was looking for was here all the time.”

Bowman & Faith City Music have produced a project that will shift the idea of worship. WELCOME TO FAITH CITY is a life-changing project.  The group will appear on FOX & FRIENDS on Saturday, November 5th.

Timothy Bowman Jr. is an American Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award-nominated gospel artist. Bowman, born in Detroit, is the son of the famous jazz guitarist Tim Bowman and the nephew of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans. Bowman started his music career in 2012 with the release of Beautiful by Trippin’ N’ Rhythm Records. The power of Tim’s music resonates with true and radical believers.  Through God’s divine timing and an official ordination, Tim and his wife, Brelyn, were honored to be ordained as Pastors at Spirit of Faith Church under the leadership of Dr. Mike and Dee Freeman. Tim brings an exciting energy to every church, every stage, and every recording studio no matter the occasion.

WELCOME TO FAITH CITY Tracklist

  1. Welcome to Faith City with Pastor Mike Freeman
  2. Enough (feat. Mumen Ngenge)
  3. Jesus (feat. Le’Andrea Johnson)
  4. Highest Place (feat. Sara Mia)
  5. Holy (feat. Kierra Sheard Kelly)
  6. Love is a Miracle (feat. Sara Mia, Malcolm Brown & Eden Williams)
  7. Here All the Time (feat. Maranda Curtis)
  8. Savior (feat. Pjay Edmund)
  9. Maranda’s Chant
  10. Jehovah (feat. Derrick Millard & Maranda Curtis)
  11. Love the Way You Love Me (feat. Bri Babineaux & M.K. Ngenge)
  12. Surrounded
  13. Best Life Now (feat. Kim Burrell)
  14. Nobody But God (feat. Kierra Sheard Kelly & 1k Phew)
  15. Great is Thy Faithfulness (feat. Erick Roberts and Sonya Brown)

Teyana Taylor, Tamar Braxton, Pretty Vee, Willie Moore Jr. and More attend “What’s Cooking? Atlanta” Launch Event

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VIP guests gathered at popular Atlanta restaurant, Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen and Bar: West Midtown to celebrate the premiere of CLEO TV’s new show, “What’s Cooking? Atlanta”. VIP guests in attendance included Pretty Vee, Willie Moore Jr., Teyana Taylor, Tamar Braxton, Jacob Latimore, Kendal Kyndall, Pleasure P, Kamillion, Jacquees, Karlie Redd, restaurant owners Juan and Gee Smalls and more. Sounds were provided by celebrity DJ Toni K

“What’s Cooking? Atlanta” airs every Wednesday at 9:30pm/8:30c on CLEO TV. The show highlights an interesting mix of culinary talent. The format will spotlight chefs and restaurants in ATL by making their signature dishes and sharing their backstories. Your host, Pretty Vee is serving up the best bites in Atlanta. “What’s Cooking? Atlanta” will feature local chefs in Atlanta, as they share signature dishes, and the back story on how, why, and when their restaurants started!

WHAT’S COOKING? is produced by Swirl Films, with Eric Tomosunas, Amy Bolton Curley, and Keith Neal serving as Executive Producers. For TV One, Austyn Biggers is the SVP of Programming and Jason Ryan is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production.

For more information about CLEO TV’s upcoming programming, including original movies, visit the network’s companion website at www.tvone.tv. CLEO TV viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (@mycleotv) using the hashtag #WHATSCOOKINGCLEO.

Director Dallas Jackson’s Action Thriller “The System” Starring Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven & Lil Yachty Set for Nationwide Release

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HOLLYWOOD, CA — With an enviable slate of film and television projects in various stages of release, production or development, rising Hollywood filmmaker Dallas Jackson has a name currently ringing out in the best way among entertainment industry power circles. Jackson’s new action thriller “The System” starring Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven, and Lil Yachty is set for a nationwide theatrical release on October 28; He’s in development on “Creature House,” Jackson’s new horror feature film in collaboration with Kevin Grevioux, 50 Cent and G Unit productions which was recently announced by Deadline; and his 2020 action feature “Welcome to Sudden Death” starring Michael Jai White is still in heavy rotation on Netflix, where it ranked among the top 10 movies on the platform for weeks following its release. 

Jackson, a proud Howard University alumni (one of the nation’s leading HBCUs), is being honored with a Bison Honors Award at his alma mater’s Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 22. A special screening of his newest film, “The System” will be shown during Homecoming week in Washington DC on Thursday, Oct. 20.

As President of production company DJ Classicz, Jackson creates content focusing on edgy, young adult driven film and television projects for international audiences. The multi-hyphenate writer/director/producer considers it his mission to entertain the world by creating content for multicultural audiences that embeds a redemptive message at its core or shines a light on societal issues. In The System, he takes on the corruption inside the privatized prison system, which many social justice advocates describe as ‘modern day slavery’ and disproportionately affects people of color.  

Jackson served as Executive Producer, alongside iconic director John Singleton for 10 episodes of the limited series crime-drama “REBEL” on BET/Viacom Networks. His other credits include serving as writer and director on Blumhouse feature film “Thriller” starring Mykelti Williamson (Fences), and rapper-actor RZA, which made its world premiere at the 2018 Los Angeles Film Festival. He co-wrote “Straight Out of Heaven” with iconic director Singleton for WBTV, and served as screenwriter on the urban-family series “Uncle P” starring Lil’ Romeo Miller and Cheech Marin for Nickelodeon.

The Denver native, who was a latchkey kid riding the bus at age 10 to rent movies from his favorite genres, recalls the rich relationships that have informed, supported and fueled his career forward. They include Singleton, his esteemed mentor, and RZA, who he has collaborated with on several projects since he began in the business.  

“I got a master class by shadowing John Singleton and watching him work,” said Jackson. “He taught me how to pay attention to other directors on the show. I got a notebook and took copious notes – how to block a scene; how to tweak a script on-the-spot during a table read; how to identify a problem and quickly solve it during the production. John said, ‘know your story and know it better than anyone else. That way no one can tell you what to make and how to make it.’ He was a complete professor to me in giving me instructions. He believed in me enough to endorse me, which had a major impact on my career trajectory.”  

Kirk Franklin’s “The Night Before Christmas” Set to Premiere on Lifetime December 10th

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Caught in a blizzard on Christmas Eve, estranged mother and daughter Journee (Naturi Naughton) and Nia (Lorea Turner) are forced to take refuge inside a church where a handful of also-trapped parishioners are reeling from the cancellation of their annual holiday concert. The spirit of the season takes hold as Journee and Nia weather the wintry storm together with the other churchgoers, including handsome youth pastor Adam (Luke James) and a heavenly music teacher (Kirk Franklin), who motivate the mother and daughter to reconcile their differences through music, faith, and love. With the help of this unlikely yet spirited group of strangers, Journee and Nia band together to help the church salvage their holiday traditions and show-stopping Christmas day performance, despite the raging storm outside.

Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas is produced by Swirl Films and Big Dreams Entertainment. Kirk Franklin, Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd, Leslie Greif and Naturi Naughton serve as executive producers. Alex Kerr, Keith Neil, Eric Tomosunas and Angela Plasschaert also produce. Tailiah Breon directs from a script by Tara Knight.

Bellator 288 Main Card Set With Five Fights for Friday, November 18th

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LOS ANGELES — On Friday, Nov. 18BELLATOR 288 brings two world championship bouts to the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, when incumbent light heavyweight titlist Vadim Nemkov (15-2, 1 NC) immediately rematches No. 1-ranked Corey Anderson (16-5, 1 NC) in the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final, while Patricky “Pitbull” (24-10) defends his Lightweight World Championship against undefeated, No. 1-ranked Usman Nurmagomedov (15-0).
 
In addition, three main card bouts have been confirmed for the massive event, with the news that 16-fight BELLATOR veteran and No. 7-ranked Daniel Weichel (42-13) will face undefeated Akhmed Magomedov (9-0) at featherweight. Moving to the top of BELLATOR’s weight classes, homegrown talent, and No. 5-ranked Tyrell Fortune (12-2, 1 NC) goes toe-to-toe with Chicago’s own Daniel James (13-6-1) at heavyweight, and American Top Team’s No. 10-ranked Roman Faraldo (8-0) will look to keep his unblemished professional record when he faces his toughest test to date against Georgian Levan Chokheli (10-2, 1 NC) at welterweight.
 
The five-fight main card of BELLATOR 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 / Pitbull vs. Nurmagomedov airs LIVE on SHOWTIME beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
 
The preliminary portion of BELLATOR 288 is stacked with elite prospects, regional talent, and established veterans and can be seen on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel, Showtime Sports YouTube Channel, and Pluto TV beginning at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.
 
In BELLATOR’s deep bantamweight division, an extremely compelling pairing is set to take place between undefeated Team Body Shop fighter Jaylon Bates (6-0) and World Grand Prix participant Jornel Lugo (8-1), out of Kill Cliff FC in Florida.
 
Three featherweight fights will represent the division currently championed by Patricio Pitbull, when unbeaten No. 10- ranked Lucas Brennan (7-0) meets Nick Talavera (5-1), Brazil’s Otto Rodrigues (13-1) takes on American Top Team’s Khasan Askhabov (23-2), and Jackson Wink’s Isaiah Hokit (1-1) looks to extend his winning streak against Ecuador’s Matias Nader (3-0).
 
At lightweight, the highly touted BIG 12 Champion out of the University of Wyoming, Archie “King” Colgan (5-0), will return to action against Jesse Hannam (2-1) of Iowa. Moving on to middleweight, Roufusport’s Jordan Newman (4-0) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the fifth time when he fights Ohio’s Jayden Taulker (2-2), while Imamshafi Aliev (8-0) and Sean Fallon (16-7) will make their BELLATOR debuts.
 
Rounding out the preliminary action, Vlad Gouvea will make his BELLATOR and professional debut at heavyweight when he slugs it out against Kory “The Monster” Moegenburg (2-3).
 
Full bout listing can be found below.
 
BELLATOR 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 / Pitbull vs. Nurmagomedov Main Card:
SHOWTIME
Friday, Nov. 18 – 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
 
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final: C-Vadim Nemkov (15-2, 1 NC) vs. #1-Corey Anderson (16-5, 1 NC)
Lightweight World Title Bout: C-Patricky Pitbull (24-10) vs. #1-Usman Nurmagomedov (15-0)
Featherweight Bout: #7-Daniel Weichel (42-13) vs. Akhmed Magomedov (9-0)
Heavyweight Bout: #5-Tyrell Fortune (12-2, 1 NC) vs. Daniel James (13-6-1)
Welterweight Bout: #10-Roman Faraldo (8-0) vs. Levan Chokheli (10-2, 1 NC)
 
BELLATOR 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 / Pitbull vs. Nurmagomedov Preliminary Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV
6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
 
Featherweight Bout: Otto Rodrigues (13-1) vs. Khasan Askhabov (23-2)
Featherweight Bout: #10-Lucas Brennan (7-0) vs. Nick Talavera (5-1)
Middleweight Bout: Imamshafi Aliev (8-0) vs. Sean Fallon (16-7)
Lightweight Bout: Archie Colgan (5-0) vs. Jesse Hannam (2-1)
Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (6-0) vs. Jornel Lugo (8-1)
Middleweight Bout: Jordan Newman (4-0) vs. Jayden Taulker (2-2)
Featherweight Bout: Isaiah Hokit (1-1) vs. Matias Nader (3-0)
Heavyweight Bout: Vlad Gouvea (Debut) vs. Kory Moegenburg (2-3)

Bellator Signs Undefeated and Olympian and Heavyweight Champion Ali Isaev

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LOS ANGELES — BELLATOR MMA today announced the signing of undefeated Russian heavyweight Ali Isaev (9-0) to an exclusive, multi-fight contract in a move sure to bolster the promotion’s heavyweight division. Additionally, BELLATOR is pleased to share the re-signing of four ranked fighters, an Irish fan-favorite, and a top prospect to exclusive, multi-fight contract extensions.
 
BELLATOR MMA President Scott Coker said of Isaev, “I am very pleased to have a fighter the caliber of Ali Isaev join our heavyweight division, a weight class filled with world class fighters and elite prospects alike. Isaev’s elite wrestling pedigree includes an appearance in the 2008 Olympics, and he has achieved great success in MMA as evidenced by championship run at his prior promotion. I expect Isaev to make an immediate impact in the division and foresee many compelling matchups for him.
 
Isaev, 38, earned a reputation as a fearsome wrestler prior to transitioning to a career in mixed martial arts. Representing Azerbaijan, Isaev earned bronze and gold medals at the 2009 and 2008 FILA European Championships, respectively. He notably competed at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing as a freestyle wrestler. As a mixed martial artist, Isaev boasts an undefeated record of 9-0 replete with four knockouts amongst his dominant performances.
 
BELLATOR also announced the re-signing of four ranked contenders, #2-ranked flyweight Kana Watanabe (11-1), #5-ranked heavyweight Tyrell Fortune (12-2), #10-ranked lightweight Gadzhi Rabadanov (18-4-2), and #10-ranked light heavyweight Sullivan Cauley (4-0). Additionally, Irish fan-favorite Brian Moore (15-9) and London-based Hungarian Norbert Novenyi Jr. (5-0) have re-upped with the promotion.
 
“We take great pride in our ability to sign and develop the best available talent, but equally as important is retaining them,” said Coker. “I’m thrilled that we were able to re-sign these great fighters and look forward to watching them compete in the BELLATOR cage for years to come.”
 
In a move that solidifies BELLATOR’s top-flight women’s flyweight division, the promotion has re-signed Japanese star Kana Watanabe (11-1) to a multi-fight contract. Watanabe, formerly of RIZIN and DEEP JEWELS fame, has looked every part of a title contender through her first fights in BELLATOR. The No. 2 flyweight and No. 8 pound-for-pound talent in the promotion won three of her first four outings under the BELLATOR banner, finishing Brazilian Ilara Joanne (10-6) with strikes and Denise Kielholtz (6-4) by second-round submission, as well as outpointing Colombia’s Alejandra Lara (9-6). Watanabe will have a vested interest in BELLATOR 288’s co-main event between flyweight champion Liz Carmouche (17-7) and her rival, Julianna Velasquez (12-1); Watanabe’s lone professional loss came to Carmouche, and she would be eager to avenge it with the BELLATOR world championship on the line.
 
Tyrell Fortune (12-2), 32, first signed with BELLATOR in 2016 as part of the promotion’s famed “Fab Five” of elite wrestlers-turned MMA prospects. The 2013 NCAA D-II heavyweight champion and Wrestler of the Year for Grand Canyon University and two-time NJCAA champion at Clackamas Community College has found equally remarkable success as an MMA fighter. Fortune has spent his entire 15-fight career with BELLATOR, climbing to fifth in the latest heavyweight rankings. He has won four of his last five, including TKO finishes of Jack May (11-8), Rakim Cleveland (21-15-1), and Matt Mitrione (13-9).
 
After rattling off three dominant victories to begin his BELLATOR career, 29-year-old Gadzhi Rabadanov (18-4-2) will remain a fixture of the promotion’s marquee lightweight division for the foreseeable future after re-signing a multi-fight deal. The Khabib Nurmagomedov protégé and former GFC interim lightweight champion stopped Daniel Carey (7-6) with strikes in the first round of his BELLATOR debut, handed top prospect Jay Jay Wilson (9-1) the lone loss of his professional career, and halted Bobby King’s (12-5) two-fight win streak at BELLATOR 283. The three impressive victories elevated Rabadanov to tenth in the most recent lightweight rankings, making him a compelling contender for BELLATOR’s recently announced, upcoming lightweight Grand Prix.
 
It is hard to imagine a better start to a career than former Arizona State University wrestler Sullivan “Sully” Cauley (4-0) has had through his first four professional outings under the BELLATOR banner. The 26-year-old protégé of BELLATOR heavyweight champion Ryan Bader (30-7) has finished all four of his fights, including a win over divisional darkhorse Ben Parrish (5-2), by first-round knockout. Cauley’s emphatic performances vaulted him to tenth in the latest light heavyweight rankings, showcasing just how well-received his skillset has been by rankings panelists and MMA fans alike. After dispatching of 25-fight veteran Tyson Jeffries (14-11) at BELLATOR 284, Cauley is primed for a step up in competition as he continues the next chapter of what promises to be a remarkable combat sports career with BELLATOR.
 
Following a raucous night in Dublin two weeks ago for BELLATOR 285: Henderson vs. Queally, BELLATOR is excited to announced the re-signing of fan-favorite Irish bantamweight Brian “The Pikeman” Moore (15-9). A BELLATOR fighter since 2016, the SBG Ireland product looked sensational in a three-round drubbing of Brazil’s Arivaldo Lima da Silva (19-11) in front of a roaring hometown crowd at the 3Arena. The win was Moore’s fourth in his last six appearances, and a spot on BELLATOR’s return to Dublin in February could be a fitting opportunity for Moore to compete for the first time on his new contract. Speaking about his new deal, Moore said: “I love fighting for BELLATOR and I’m thrilled with the new contract. They provide us fighters with a huge platform to showcase our work while allowing us to provide for our families.”
 
Just days after Hungary’s Adam Borics (18-2) put his native country on the MMA map when he challenged pound-for-pound great at reigning BELLATOR featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull (34-5) at BELLATOR 286, BELLATOR continues its investment into the European MMA landscape with the re-signing of Borics’ countryman, “Magic” Norbert Novenyi Jr. (5-0). Novenyi Jr., 22, is one of the brightest middleweight prospects in the sport. Novenyi Jr. comes from an elite combat sports familial pedigree; his father, Nortber Novenyi Sr., was the 1980 Olympics Greco-Roman heavyweight champion and a two-time kickboxing world champion. Novenyi Jr.’s sparkling undefeated record includes four submission victories and a unanimous decision win over highly-touted Irishman Will Fleury (11-3). Recently recovered from a leg injury that has kept him out of action since 2020, Novenyi Jr. will be eager to return to the BELLATOR cage for the first time on his new multi-fight contract in the year to come.

WINNERS Revealed from BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

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“BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022 brought the hottest names in Hip Hop back to Atlanta, GA for the annual taping of the trailblazing award show. GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist, actor, entrepreneur, and media personality Fat Joe hosted this year’s awards from The Cobb Energy Centre which premiered on Tuesday, October 4 on BET, BET Her, MTV2, and VH1. Watch an encore airing of the award show on Wednesday, October 5 at Midnight ET/PT on BET.

Kendrick Lamar ruled the night with 6 wins, including ‘Artist of the Year,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘Best Live Performer, ‘ and ‘Album of the Year’ for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. He shared two additional wins including ‘Best Hip Hop Video’ for “Family Ties” with Baby Keem and ‘Video Director of the Year’ with Dave Free.  Drake took home three wins including ‘Best Collaboration for “Wait For U” with Future and Tems, then tying himself for the ‘Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse’ with contributions on “Wait For U” and Jack Harlow’s “Churchill Downs.” 

EarthGang won for ‘Best Duo or Group,’ Latto scored ‘Song of the Year’ for “Big Energy” and Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” was crowned as the ‘Impact Track’. Hitmaka was named ‘Producer of the Year’ and DJ Dramasnagged ‘DJ of the Year.’ Newcomer Glo Rilla was crowned ‘Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist’ and Benjamin Epps (France) won ‘Best International Flow.’ “Caresha Please” and “Drink Champs” tied for the coveted ‘Best Hip Hop Platform’ award.

The HBCU stylings of the “New Atlanta vs. OG Atlanta” marching band opened the show with “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022 host Fat Joe followed by Armani White with an electrifying rendition of “Billie Eilish” featuring rapper N.O.R.E. performing his classic single “Nothin’.”  Platinum recording artist Bleu premiered “Life Worth Living” featuring French Montana while Glo Rilla made her national television debut performing smash singles “F.N.F (Let’s Go)” and “Tomorrow.” EST Gee performed “The Realest” with a surprise appearance from Jeezy, then Kodak Black hit the stage for a medley of “Too Many Years,” “Walk” and “Super Gremlin.” Pusha T performed “Diet Coke” and “Just So You Remember” before being joined by No Malice for a surprise Clipse reunion of their single“Grindin’.” Joey Bada$$ performed “Head High” in a special ‘In Memoriam’ tribute to the late rapper Young Dolph. After King Combs performed an energetic rendition of “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,” emcee DNA won $25,000 in the “BET Hip Hop Awards” rap battle.

An all-star tribute to the iconic LOUD Records and its pioneering founder Steve Rifkind turned up the show with a legendary lineup of David Banner featuring Lil’ Flip, Dead Prez, Mobb Deep with Lil’ Kim, M.O.P., Remy Ma and Fat Joe, Three 6 Mafia and Wu-Tang Clan. “I Am Hip Hop” honoree Trina delivered a heartfelt speech that moved the crowd followed by Fivio Foreign closing out the show with Lil Tjay

Baby Tate, Big Boss Vette, Deetranada, Guapdad 4000, Jayson Cash, Ray Vaughn, Reuben Vincent, Sa-Roc, Sauce Walka, and Topaz Jones blazed the stage in the highly anticipated cyphers followed by a digital-exclusive cypher featuring rising stars Armani Caesar, Kentheman, Nana, Navelle Hice, OT The Real, and Yung Pooda.

The Award show also featured special appearances by T.I. Trick Daddy, Tyrese, DJ EFN, DJ Cassidy, the cast of “Tyler Perry’s Zatima” (Devale Ellis and Crystal Renee Hayslett), Pretty Vee, and the cast of “IMPACT ATL” (Ari Fletcher, Tae, Dess Dior, Lakeyah and Jayda Cheaves).

The complete list of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022 winners are:

HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

KENDRICK LAMAR – MR. MORALE & THE BIG STEPPERS

 

SONG OF THE YEAR

LATTO – BIG ENERGY

HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

KENDRICK LAMAR

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO

KENDRICK LAMAR & BABY KEEM – FAMILY TIES

BEST BREAKTHROUGH HIP HOP ARTIST

GLO RILLA

BEST COLLABORATION

FUTURE FEAT. DRAKE & TEMS – WAIT FOR U

BEST DUO OR GROUP

EARTH GANG

BEST LIVE PERFORMER

KENDRICK LAMAR

LYRICIST OF THE YEAR

KENDRICK LAMAR

BEST INTERNATIONAL FLOW

BENJAMIN EPPS (FRANCE)

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

KENDRICK LAMAR & DAVE FREE

DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ DRAMA

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

HITMAKA

HUSTLER OF THE YEAR

50 CENT

BEST HIP HOP PLATFORM

CARESHA PLEASE & DRINK CHAMPS (TIE)

SWEET 16: BEST FEATURED VERSE

DRAKE – WAIT FOR U (FUTURE FEAT. DRAKE & TEMS) & CHURCHILL DOWNS (JACK HARLOW FEAT. DRAKE) (TIE)

IMPACT TRACK

LIZZO – ABOUT DAMN TIME

Hip Hop Trailblazers Attend “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022

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Hip Hop’s biggest night, “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022, will premiere its annual broadcast on Tuesday, October 4th at 9PM ET/PT on BET. Taped from Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, September 30, the annual celebration brings together the hottest names in hip hop to pay homage to the year’s best in hip hop culture. Armani White, Clipse, Fivio Foreign, Jeezy, King Combs, Kodak Black, Lil Tjay, joined previously announced performers French Montana, Joey Bada$$, N.O.R.E, Pusha T, Armani White, Bleu, EST Gee, GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, and an all-star tribute to iconic LOUD Records and pioneering founder Steve Rifkind. Performers who honored the legendary label included David Banner featuring Lil’ Flip, Dead Prez, Fat Joe, Mobb Deep with Lil’ Kim, M.O.P., Remy Ma, Three 6 Mafia, and Wu-Tang Clan. Hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist, actor, entrepreneur, and media personality Fat Joe“BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022 premieres Tuesday, October 4 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET

Baby Tate, Big Boss Vette, Deetranada, Guapdad 4000, Jayson Cash, Ray Vaughn, Reuben Vincent, Sa-Roc, Sauce Walka and Topaz Jones appeared as this year’s on-air cypher talent for “BET Hip Hop Awards.” The show will unleash a digital-exclusive cypher featuring rising stars Armani Caesar, Kentheman, Nana, Navelle Hice, OT The Real, Yung Pooda, and several social cypher surprises that will compliment the on-air tentpole event.

Viewers can visit the official site at BET.com/HipHopAwards, to get up-to-date info on this year’s trailblazing “BET Hip Hop Awards,” take a look back on past awards, and peer into the future with hot new original digital series and offerings.

Weigh-In Results and Photos For Bellator MMA 286: Pitbull VS. Borics

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Long Beach, CA. – Today’s weigh-ins are in the books for this weekend’s BELLATOR MMA 286: Pitbull vs. Borics event, which takes place tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, Calif.

The event will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, while the preliminary fight card will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, and will be distributed on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel, and Pluto TV.

Full weigh in results in the bout listing below.

BELLATOR 286: PITBULL VS. BORICS MAIN CARD:
SHOWTIME
Saturday, Oct. 1 – 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT

Featherweight World Championship: #1-P4P-Patricio “Pitbull” (144.6) vs. #2-Adam Borics (145) 
Lightweight Co-Main Event: #3-P4P-AJ McKee (155.8) vs. Spike Carlyle (156.6)* 
Featherweight Bout: #3-Aaron Pico (144.6) vs. #7-Jeremy Kennedy (145) 
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Lightweight Bout: #7Islam Mamedov (155.2) vs. Nick Browne (156)
Lightweight Bout: Jay-Jay Wilson (156) vs. Vladimir Tokov (154.6)
Middleweight Bout: Khalid Murtazaljjiev (186) vs. Khadzhi Bestaev (185.2)
Flyweight Bout: Sumiko Inaba (124.8) vs. Nadine Mandiau (125.8)
Featherweight Bout: Weber Almeida (144.6) vs. Ryan Lilley (144)
Lightweight Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (155.4) vs. Dominic Clark (158.2)*
Lightweight Bout: Mike Hamel (155.6) vs. Max Rohskopf (155.4)
Bantamweight Bout: Richard Palencia (136) vs. Cee Jay Hamilton (135.2)
Bantamweight Bout: Bobby Seronio III (136) vs. Miguel Peimbert (131.8)
Lightweight Bout: Keoni Diggs (155.6) vs. Ricardo Seixas (156)

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TRIBL Records and JamesTown Music Celebrate New Album from Stellar Award and Billboard Music Award-Winning Gospel Artist JJ Hairston

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Today, TRIBL Records in partnership with JamesTown Music announce the new album BELIEVE AGAIN, from GRAMMY-nominated, multiple Stellar Award winner, Billboard Music Award-winning, and Top Gospel Artist, JJ Hairston. Hairston returns to the top of Billboard’s Gospel charts after being named one of the Top Gospel Artists of the Decade, with his current single, “Thankful.” JJ is reminding people how awesome God is with his new album BELIEVE AGAIN, available today.

BELIEVE AGAIN is the first project JJ Hairston has completed since being installed as the Senior Pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly DC. “Previously, my creative process evolved from the worship perspective. Although I am still a worshiper, as a Pastor, I teach more. Now, each musical project starts with a thought or a scripture. I spend a great deal of time thinking about what I want people to get from each song,” shares Hairston. BELIEVE AGAIN features stand-out collaborations with Nicole Mincey, Benita Jones, David Wilford, Kymberli Joye, Travis Greene, Tamela Hairston, Mav City Gospel Choir, Donishisa Ballard, Marc Britt, Juanita Contee and Vincent McNatt. BELIEVE AGAIN’s first single, “Thankful” is currently top ten on Billboard’s National Gospel Airplay chart.

“Bigger,” the brand-new instant grat track, features Travis Greene and Donishisa Ballard and unlocks with each pre-sale order of BELIEVE AGAIN. This faith song starts with “I believe every word you said.” “Bigger” is an anthem reminding listeners that God’s vision for our lives is bigger than anything the human mind can conceive. Upbeat with powerful lyrics and driving instruments, the song is sure to be a fan favorite.

Although listeners will hear the JJ Hairston sound they have come to love, BELIEVE AGAIN is uniquely eclectic. The album features divinely inspired, highly gifted co-writers and collaborators who bring a new element to the familiar sound. The album reminds people to focus on what God said, not the world’s chatter. “Faith is a choice, and we hope the album will inspire people to choose God,” shares JJ Hairston. 

Currently, JJ Hairston is continuing his devotion to a greater purpose alongside his wife, Trina Hairston, serving as Campus Pastors for All Nations Worship Assembly (ANWA) Washington, DC campus.

For more information on TRIBL Records follow @TriblRecords on social media. Follow JJ Hairston on social media using the handle @JJHairston (IG); and on Facebook at Facebook.com/JJ.Hairston.Official.

BELIEVE AGAIN Tracklist:

  1. Opening Prayer (feat. Nicole Mincey)
  2. That Great Name (feat. Benita Jones)
  3. It Shall Be Done (feat. David Wilford)
  4. Miracle is You (feat. Kymberli Joye)
  5. Miracle is You (Reprise) [feat. Travis Greene]
  6. You Won’t Change (Yahweh The Same) [feat. Tamela Hairston & Mav City Gospel Choir]
  7. Bigger (feat. Travis Greene & Donishisa Ballard)
  8. Bigger (Reprise) [feat. Donishisa Ballard]
  9. Glory Hallelujah (feat. Marc Britt & Juanita Contee & Mav City Gospel Choir)
  10. You Will Never Fail (feat. Vincent McNatt & Mav City Gospel Choir)
  11. Thankful 
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