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The Basketball Journey of Lamar Peters: From The Big Easy to Underground Basketball Stardom
Born and raised in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana , Lamar Peters’ basketball journey has been anything but easy. From the jump, Lamar was known around the city as a bucket — a natural scorer with confidence, flair, and a deep love for the game. But while talent was never in question, the road to NBA consideration tested him at every turn. Coming up in New Orleans, Lamar was always a talked-about hooper. His stock truly began to rise in high school when he teamed up wi
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J. Cole’s Landlord Let Him Slide on Rent — Years Later, the Rapper Paid Him Back With Interest
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Lisa Lisa's First Record Deal Had Stipulations That She Could Not Drive Fast Cars, Get Pregnant And More...........
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How Marvel Came Back From Bankruptcy And Changing Hollywood Forever.
In the 1990s, Marvel was on life support. The once-mighty comic book giant had fallen hard. Comic book sales were tanking, retailers...
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Beyonce's Mother Tina Knowles Decided To Divorce Her Husband After "Waking Up One Day And Realizing She Deserves So Much More!"
Tina Knowles, the fashion designer, entrepreneur, and matriarch of one of music’s most iconic families, has never shied away from...
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En Vogue's "Hold On" Was Almost Not Released As A Single Because Atlantic Records Felt It Wasn't A Radio Song Due The Opening Acapella
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Lil Phat: A Tragic Tale of a Baton Rouge, Louisiana Young Rap Prodigy
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Love, Loyalty, and a Million-Dollar Drug Empire: Charles Cosby and Griselda Blanco
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Teddy Riley Charged Foxy Brown Just $1 for her song "Get Me Home"
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Robert "Yummy" Sandifer: A Tragic Tale of Inner-City Gang Violence
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Aaliyah Wasn't A Fan Of 'I Don't Wanna" Initially And Did Not Want To Record It
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Kilo G: A Voice Ahead of His Time in New Orleans Hip-Hop
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Al B. Sure! Set to Release Candid Memoir “Do You Believe Me Now?” This September
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Tre-8: A True Pioneer of New Orleans Hip-Hop
In the rich tapestry of New Orleans hip-hop, few figures embody the spirit, resilience, and authenticity of the city quite like Tre-8 ,...
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