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King P. The Black Academy and 8 Fifty Nine ENT host Heart of KY Juneteenth Celebration

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Kentucky rapper King P. (@KingP859) is gearing up for the 3rd annual Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth Celebration. This yearly gathering at Historic West Lane Park in Harrodsburg is set to be the BIGGEST in Kentucky! King P. along with #WorldWideVince (@Vincedeezy), BawMan Ju (@BawManJu859) of 8 Fifty Nine ENT and Mercer County natives, Sid Dunn and Samantha Mays have teamed up once again to bring together a community, celebratory festival in remembrance of those ancestors that came before. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, originated in Texas on June 19, 1865. In Kentucky, the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared enslaved people in Confederate territory free, was met with resistance. Despite the proclamation being issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, it was not fully enforced in Kentucky until after the end of the Civil War. On August 8, 1865, several months after Juneteenth, Kentucky Governor Thomas Bralette issued a proclamation declaring that “all slaves within the state are hereby declared free.” This official proclamation marked the end of slavery in Kentucky, in which some Kentucky natives celebrate “August 8th” or “August the 8th” . This year’s event is being headlined by HoneyChild, one of the best bands out of Kentucky, along with a host of other guest including Larry Starks, Tim Talbert, Miraage, the Keith McCutchen Trio, Mary Jackson and more! Special guest speakers include Marcus Withers of Wither’s Automotive, former NFL great Jason Dunn, gospel rapper and community leader Chrys Jones, and a gang of others! Also, a $1,000 cornhole tournament, a classic car & bike cruise in powered by Linton & Son’s Towing and the “Kid Olympic Games” by D1 Academy sponsored by another 8 Fifty Nine ENT based organization called The Black Academy is also being held that day. The Black Academy is a non profit organization in Harrodsburg, KY that teaches community about financial literacy, mental and physical wellness, as well as entrepreneurship and business. King P. has stated he firmly believes the keys to success and wealth are God and the ability to serve others. When asked, “What about rap? When can we expect new material from King P. and the 13th annual Southern Entertainment Award (SEA Awards) winning best label/group in the south, 8 Fifty Nine Entertainment?” King answered back with: “I have a lot more rap left in me, in fact you can say I’m really just getting started. But, that’s something for me. I don’t do it for anybody else. And right now, my focus is on helping others, and including myself, get to where we want to be financially and spiritually. We are Kings. I can rap anytime. Pull up on me at Juneteenth tho, you never know!” The self proclaimed King of Harrodsburg and Mercer County says to be on the lookout for more “EVERYTHING” coming from the #8FiftyNineENT camp in the future. This year’s Heart of KY Juneteenth Celebration starts at 8am with a prayer walk and ends with a bang at 10pm on June 17. Follow @juneteenthky or visit www.JuneteenthKY.com for more information on the festival or becoming a sponsor or vendor. Also visit www.theblackacademy.org for more information on online courses, kid registration, and sponsorship/partnerships opportunities.

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WATCH “Irresponsibull” MOVIE NOW | @northendempire

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NorthEnd Empire Films LLC presents “Irresponsibull” movie. Allen is ready to settle down. Only his girlfriend Theresa doesn’t think he’s anywhere close to being responsible enough to start a family. When an unexpected opportunity arises for Allen to keep Theresa’s nephew and niece (Brian and Britt) and prove his maturity, he jumps to it…without knowing these two kids are not your average youngsters. Marcus is a low level scam artist that works for his uncle, the most “dangerous construction boss” in Chicago. He continues to screw up job after job and is desperate to show his uncle/boss that he can be responsible and counted on in the family business. The boss gives him just one more chance to prove himself. Then, the most unlikely of events happens, causing a chance meeting of Allen and Marcus and starting a downward spiral like no other. Can any of these men make it out and show that they are indeed NOT Irresponsibull?

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Rawrrzone Picks – FaxoHxzrd Faded

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It’s amazing to see how much progress has been made, not only in the world of music but also in terms of tolerance and acceptance of different genres worldwide. Reflecting on their childhood, many can relate to not being allowed to listen to certain types of music, let alone pursue a career in it.

Growing up in a Greek household, there were limitations, and pursuing a career in music seemed like a distant dream. In many families, the expectation was to follow a more conventional path, such as becoming a teacher or a doctor. Back then, familial support for artistic endeavors was rare. However, as we step into 2024, things have significantly changed.

Parents are now not only supportive but encouraging of their children pursuing their creative dreams. There’s a newfound appreciation for the creative arts, and families play a crucial role in nurturing and supporting their children’s aspirations. This shift marks a significant change in societal attitudes towards creativity and the arts.

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The 12-track project, heavily influenced by New York drill with elements from the Vermont music scene, offers a smooth listening experience. The album not only showcases Faxohzrd’s confidence but also his passion for music.

As someone once told us, there’s a difference between artists who create to connect with their audience and those who create solely for profit. Faxohzrd aims to move his crowd and make them experience his music fully.

For example, in “Kobe Bryant,” he displays his pen game and wordplay, cleverly referencing the late Kobe Bryant’s jersey number, 24. Faxohxzrd takes his shot and never misses.

“Lobotomy” is a straight pen track where he exhibits some of his best bars, blending boom-bap and drill beats, giving off takeover vibes as he talks about eliminating his competition as if performing a lobotomy.

“On Me” is a track dedicated to the ladies. Faxohxzrd acknowledges the women in his life, recognizing how they have always supported him and declaring his affection for his dream woman. The song gave me a taste of Mac Miller while listening to it.

Although these were our favorites from the project, without giving too much away, you need to check out the entire project for yourself.

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Interview: International Hip Hop Threat Rhyme Assassin Returns With M.O.P & Ruste Juxx For “Run Em Up (Told Ya)”

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International/national Hip Hop threat Rhyme Assassin returns with a new single, and like his last hit, he’s bringing the legends. This time around he links with M.O.P and Ruste Juxx. The new single “Run Em Ep (Told Ya)” will be available April 19th everywhere music is sold. Check out the interview below for more on the single and its creation.

MJ: You’re back with brand new music, still sharing mics with legends of the game. This time around for your new single, dropping everywhere April 19th, you have M.O.P and Ruste Juxx in “Run Em Up (Told Ya)” with production by Arcitype. How did this link-up come into play?

Rhyme Assassin: Approximately 2 years ago I purchased a few beats from the Arcitype and when I heard the beat, I used for Run Em Up all I could hear on it was M.O.P crushing the instrumental so when I considered a feature it had to be M.O.P. It took me some time to get the feature in place but super excited it worked out.

MJ: From the cover, we can already assume there will be grittiness, tough bars, and even some intimidation. Without giving too much away before April 19th, talk about the concept of the record.

Rhyme Assassin: All I can say it’s grimy and gritty, with raw bars and metaphors at the same time. It will have your head nodding like crazy. A special shout out to Arcitype, I told him the direction I wanted to take with the song, and he didn’t take long to whip out his bag of sonic magic tricks. He sent a beat that matched the exact mood I was aiming at, exactly what the song needed. It’s gonna be crazy everybody gotta keep the 19th clear for “Run Em Up.”

MJ: Why M.O.P and Ruste Juxx for the features?

Rhyme Assassin: Well, I have been always a fan of M.O.P and they are legends in the game so it’s an honor to have them on the same track. That’s why the opening was “I am on a track with legends”. Like I explained earlier they bring the right energy that the beat needed, and they annihilated the track with punchlines and metaphors. Juxx is a veteran MC and I worked with him on a few tracks, and he poses great skills and energy that would complement M.O.P on the same track, so I felt he would be the perfect match.

MJ: Is this record leading fans and audiences into something forthcoming from you?

Rhyme Assassin: Rum ‘em Up (Told ya) is the second single from my forthcoming album ‘Dedicated to Self’ which will drop this year but currently no date has been set yet. I will potentially drop one more single and 2 videos and then drop the album.

MJ: Can we expect visuals? Again, without giving too much away, what is your vision for the video?

Rhyme Assassin: I am currently in discussion of the potential of getting a video done with M.O.P and Ruste Juxx for this single. I have hopes of making the video because I know fans are going to love this offering. As a fan of M.O.P it would be a personal accomplishment and achievement to have them on video. As for the concept I will discuss with the team if everyone is on the same page to get one done.

MJ: Let everyone know how they can connect with you and keep up to date with new music, videos, tours, etc.

Rhyme Assassin: Anyone can contact me on the following email – unclerhymez@gmail.com and Rhyme Assassin on all media platforms like Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

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