Nas has officially stepped into the role of co-owner at the appropriately named Escobar Cigars. It should be noted that prior to stepping into the co-owner position, Nas was an investor in the company, which has been active for three years.
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Louisiana Attorney General Sues Roblox, Calls Platform “Perfect Place for Pedophiles”
Louisiana’s top prosecutor is suing Roblox, accusing the platform of failing to safeguard children from online predators and referring to it as the “perfect place for pedophiles.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) Attorney General Liz Murrill filed the suit on Thursday in Louisiana’s 21st Judicial District, accusing the Roblox Corporation of recklessly designing its platform without a robust age verification process. According to the 42-page filing, tens
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How a Weak Password Took Down a 158-Year-Old British Company
One password is believed to have been all it took for a ransomware gang to destroy a 158-year-old company and put 700 people out of work. KNP - a Northamptonshire transport company - is just one of tens of thousands of UK businesses that have been hit by such attacks. Big names such as M&S, Co-op and Harrods have all been attacked in recent months. The chief executive of Co-op confirmed last week that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen. In KNP's case, it's thought the hacker
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UN Chief Guterres Warns of ‘Powerful Forces’ Undermining Global Ties
UN chief Antonio Guterres Saturday deplored a host of “powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation” in a London speech marking the 80th anniversary of the first UN General Assembly. Guterres, whose term as secretary-general ends on December 31 this year, delivered the warning at the Methodist Central Hall in London, where representatives from 51 countries met on January 10, 1946, for the General Assembly’s first session. They met in London because the UN headquarters in New York
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Teyana Taylor Turns 2026 Into A Live‑TV Comeback With ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut
Teyana Taylor is officially stepping onto the Saturday Night Live stage as host for the first time, marking a new milestone in her post‑“retirement” era. She’s set to lead the January 24, 2026 episode of the long‑running NBC sketch show, joined by New York rock band Geese as the musical guest, with NBC using the January run to spotlight stars tied to awards‑season projects and buzzy albums. A detailed breakdown from Rap‑Up, “Teyana Taylor To Make ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut, Cardi B Returns Jan. 31”, la
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Kevin Gates Weighs In As Desmond And Kristy Scott Navigate Public Divorce
Kevin Gates has recently spoken publicly about both Desmond Scott’s divorce and his own separation from Dreka Gates, making him a key voice in an unfolding conversation about high‑profile breakups. In a video covered by The Shade Room, he offers encouraging words to Desmond as the creator navigates a highly visible split from Kristy Scott, pairing that support with broader remarks on how men should handle public scrutiny. Kristy Scott filed for divorce from Desmond in late December 2025 after 1
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Jill Scott Floats Through COLORS With Soulful New Single ‘Don’t Play’
Jill Scott has used her new COLORS performance to quietly launch the next phase of her career, debuting a new song while setting up a long‑awaited album. On January 14 she appeared on A COLORS SHOW to perform “Don’t Play,” a slow‑burning track wrapped in jazz and neo‑soul that will appear on her upcoming LP To Whom This May Concern, due February 13. The full performance is available on COLORS’ official YouTube channel. “Don’t Play” sticks to COLORS’ minimalist format—Scott sings alone on a mono
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