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The Cost of Colorado Option Insurance is About to Increase
Back in 2022, Colorado and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services came together to create “Colorado Option”. The idea has been to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities by giving Coloradans new coverage options. However, it would seem prices are about to go up for all...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Ice Cube Claims Diddy Is Being Targeted
Ice Cube claims in a recent interview that Diddy is being targeted based on the disgraced music mogul's ongoing lawsuits and allegations. On Monday (July 15), an episode of the PBD Podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David, was uploaded on YouTube. In the video, which can be seen below, Patrick sits down with Ice Cube, and they touch on various topics like the rapper-actor's upbringing, his relationship with former rap icon Tupac Shakur and much more. About halfway through the extensive conversation, the focus shifts to Diddy's legal troubles.
Cardi B Calls Out Joe Budden for Hating on Drake and Criticizing Her Career, Joe Responds
Cardi B calls out Joe Budden for hating on Drake and criticizing her career. Cardi B Comes for Joe Budden Over Recent Disrespect. On Thursday (July 18), Cardi B hopped on X Spaces to share some thoughts on Joe Budden's recent commentary, and more specifically criticism, of her and Drake. In a lengthy attack, Cardi accused Budden of being a hater and questioned why someone would hate that Drizzy allegedly secured a $400 million deal.
When Something Weird Happens on This Colorado Road, It’s Not a Big Surprise
It's a sad state of affairs when we hear about something "going down" on Mulberry Street in Fort Collins, that we just shrug it off. In July of 2024, an SUV careened into a room of a hotel that's on East Mulberry, adding to the long list of crazy things that have happened in that area. Luckily, no one was injured.
50 Cent Believes Sexual Assault Lawsuit Is Going to Destroy Irv Gotti
50 Cent believes that the sexual assault lawsuit made against his nemesis Irv Gotti is going to destroy the Murder Inc. Records cofounder. 50 Cent Continues to Troll Irv Gotti Following Sexual Assault Lawsuit. On Thursday (July 18), 50 Cent hopped on Instagram and shared more thoughts on Irv Gotti's...
These Are the Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2024 So Far
Mood music is what has kept rap fans satisfied for the first half of 2024. Bars, beat selection, replay value, songwriting, cohesion, energy and innovation are just some of the elements that make up a great album, but there's no denying that any project worth listening to should support a state of mind or feelings. With a full six months into hip-hop in the rearview, the projects that have made an impact this year do plenty of that by amplifying a certain mood. There's a rap album that dropped for every kind of emotion this year.
Drake Seems to Troll ScHoolboy Q After Q’s Toronto Show Is Abruptly Canceled
Drake seems to troll ScHoolboy Q after Q's Toronto show is abruptly canceled. On Thursday (July 18), Drake appeared to troll ScHoolboy Q after Q's Blue Lips Weekend tour stop in Toronto was canceled. The TDE rapper was scheduled to perform at History, a venue co-owned by Drizzy and Live Nation. After Q broke the news to his fans, Drake uploaded a mirror selfie on his Instagram Story, where he can be seen wearing blue slides with crystals on them, a reference to Q's recent "Blue Slides" single off his Blue Lips album.
Goodbye Movie Rentals. All Redbox Locations In Colorado Shutting Down
From helping put Colorado Blockbuster Video stores out of business, to going out of business themselves. Goodbye Redbox, it was fun while it lasted. Colorado Redbox Movies & Video Game Rental Machines Going Away. Seems like now that long ago, a Friday or Saturday night could regularly consist of ordering...
Soulja Boy Sues Social Media Personalities Tasha K and William The Baddest for Spreading Gay Rumors – Report
Soulja Boy is reportedly suing social media personalities Tasha K and Williams The Baddest for spreading gay rumors about the rapper. On Thursday (July 18), TMZ broke the news that Soulja filed a lawsuit against Tasha and WTB for an interview they did back in May on her show Unwine With Tasha K. During the show, William claimed he had a sexual encounter with SB. In the lawsuit, Draco claims he sent both Tasha and William a letter demanding they retract the comments, to no avail. Now, Soulja is suing the two for defamation, sexual harassment, violation of right to privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress and more. He is asking for $16 million in damages.
Pop Smoke’s Mom Speaks on One of Her Son’s Convicted Killers Doing Interviews Following His Release from Jail
Pop Smoke's mom speaks on one of her son's convicted killers doing interviews following his release from jail. Pop Smoke's Mom Speaks on Her Son's Alleged Killer. On Tuesday (July 17) Pop Smoke's mom Audrey Jackson sat down for an interview with the Tap In With TT podcast to speak about her son's legacy on what would have been his 25th birthday. Jackson was asked to share her thoughts on one of Pop Smoke's convicted killers King Vermont Raskel, who recently did an interview to speak about the experience of murdering her son. XXL will not be linking to the interview.
The Most Beautiful Day of the Year Will Be Next Week in Colorado
Summer months in Colorado can be interesting. Summer in Colorado can be beautiful, but Colorado can be extremely unpredictable. Recently, I was installing a hose holder mount on the back of my house in Fort Collins. It was a beautiful and clear afternoon. Out of nowhere, the sky turned grey...
Tory Lanez Fans Taunt Megan Thee Stallion by Screaming ‘Free Tory’ at Her as She Walks By
A small group of Tory Lanez fans in the U.K. recently taunted Megan Thee Stallion by screaming "Free Tory" at her as she walked by them. Megan Thee Stallion Reacts to Bystanders Screaming "Free Tory" at Her. On Thursday (July 18), a video clip emerged online of Megan Thee Stallion...
This Villa is the Most Expensive Home For Sale in Larimer County
There is nothing quite like living in Northern Colorado. Quick access to Rocky Mountain National Park, numerous cities and towns to explore, and the views are pretty amazing too. One of my most favorite areas in Northern Colorado happens to be Old Flowers Road and you could live right in the middle of this beautiful area.
Deadly Neurological Disease Found in Colorado Mountain Lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife are saying that this is the first ever documented case in North America of a Mountain Lion with the deadly neurological disease known as Staggering Disease. According to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, officials euthanized a sick mountain lion in a residential area of...
Major Closure of Road Could Snarl Traffic in Windsor for Weeks
If you live or work in Windsor, Colorado, chances are you may be affected by an upcoming road construction project. Thousands of vehicles pass through the intersection every day in this Northern Colorado town and I am one of those people who use this intersection on a daily basis. Windsor is a rapidly growing town in Colorado and with the growth comes the growing pains of updating the town's roadways to accommodate the traffic.
Plane Makes Miraculous Landing at Denver International Airport
On July 8, a United Airlines flight was departing from Los Angeles and lost a wheel. The pilot, along with United Airlines, decided to continue its flight to Denver International Airport. You're probably thinking what I am thinking. How in the world would an airplane land when it is missing...
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
Donald Trump Continuously Panders to Hip-Hop and It’s Becoming a Sick Joke
Donald Trump has been playing all up in hip-hop's face. For the past eight years, the billionaire entrepreneur-turned-POTUS has been pandering to rap fans in what has mostly seemed like a sick joke or episode of The Boondocks playing out in real life. The former President's first big fish came...
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