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The 21st Anniversary of Biggie Smalls Death: It’s been 21 years since the death of Brooklyn born rapper, Notorious B.I.G. The late rapper was brutally gunned down in Los Angelous at the young age of 24 years old. His death remains one of raps biggest mysteries.

Disgraced Deputy Of Florida School Shooting Heard Shots In the School and Told Officers Stay Away: Deputy Scot Peterson who made headlines for not entering the Marjory Stoneman Highschool where 17 people were killed, also told fellow officers not to go inside. The Miami Herald shared the internal radio dispatched released by the sheriff’s office. He also told officers not to respond to wounded students and teachers inside the school.

Akon Wants to Team Up With Mark Zuckerberg to Beat Trump in 2020 Elections: Singer Akon said he can see himself running in the 2020 presidential election. TMZ talked to the “Right Now” singer and he thinks he can win against Trump with the help of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg.

Mississippi Governor To Sign 15-Week Abortion Ban: Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant planned to sign the bill that will prevent women from getting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Bryant said, “As I have repeatedly said, I want Mississippi to be the safest place in America for an unborn child.”

Rick Ross Manager Died in His Home 2 months Before His Hospitalization: Rick Ross Manager Black Bo passed away just months before Ross’s 911 call. Black Bo was found unconscious on his back in the bathroom when the police arrived.

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