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🌟🎤 ERYKAH BADU’S DATING HISTORY: MYSTICAL LOVE, MUSIC LEGENDS & SOUL CONNECTIONS Soulful, mystical, and unapologetically unique—Erykah Badu has long been a force of nature in the music industry. Known for her enchanting voice, bohemian aesthetic, and deeply spiritual presence, Badu’s romantic life has been just as captivating. Over the years, she’s been linked to hip-hop royalty, conscious creatives, and cultural visionaries. Often a muse and a partner, Erykah’s dating history reflects her love for depth, energy, and authenticity. Here's a closer look at her beautiful and complex romantic timeline. 🎥 Cytherea – 1996 In a little-known connection, Badu was briefly linked to Cytherea in 1996. Although this relationship remains shrouded in mystery, it marked the beginning of a public intrigue surrounding her love life. 🎤 André 3000 – 1996 to 1997 Perhaps her most iconic romance, Erykah and André 3000 of Outkast formed one of hip-hop’s most beloved power couples. Their relationship inspired several songs, including André’s “Ms. Jackson,” and together they share a son, Seven Sirius Benjamin. Their connection was deeply artistic and spiritual. 🧠 Common – 2000 to 2002 The soulful rapper Common dated Badu during the early 2000s, creating a relationship that blended intellectualism, activism, and artistry. Though brief, their time together was influential, with both artists citing mutual growth through their bond. 🎙️ The D.O.C – 2003 In 2003, Badu had a relationship with legendary rapper and songwriter The D.O.C. They share a daughter together, Puma Sabti Curry, and maintained a strong co-parenting relationship after their split. ⚡ Jay Electronica – 2004 to 2009 Her relationship with the elusive and mystical rapper Jay Electronica lasted five years and resulted in the birth of her youngest daughter, Mars Merkaba Thedford. Their union was deeply spiritual and reflected their shared philosophical values. 🎨 Carl Jones – 2013 to 2025 Since 2013, Erykah has been romantically linked to Carl Jones, a producer and writer best known for The Boondocks and Black Dynamite. Their relationship is private, but their connection runs deep, rooted in creativity, humor, and mutual respect. 💫 From cosmic connections to musical muses, Erykah Badu’s romantic journey mirrors her artistry: authentic, transcendent, and deeply human. Her dating history reads like a lyrical poem—each love a stanza in her timeless song. #ErykahBadu #DatingHistory #NeoSoulQueen #André3000 #Common #JayElectronica #CarlJones #BohemianLove

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A reflective photograph of artists Tupac Shakur and Jada Pinkett Smith on top of the Baltimore high-rises in 1988. In 1991 Shakur released his first album "2Pacalypse Now" which went gold and introduced the classic urban song "Brenda's Got a Baby" He wrote the powerful song while filming his first feature film Juice, after reading a newspaper article about a 12-year-old girl who became pregnant by her cousin and threw the baby into a trash compactor. In 1993 Jada Pinkett Smith went on to star in the urban film Menace II Society. In a recent interview Jada Pickett said of her late friend “There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about Tupac, I think about him every single day.” This photograph depicts the dreams, ambitions and perseverance of two amazing and talented artists frozen in time for all to see.

R.Kelly Wants To Know Who's Been Spending All The Money He's Making While He's Doing Time. "Who's Getting Paid For My Grind, Where Is My Money At?" #RKelly

"Port of Miami" is the debut studio album by #Miami rapper #RickRoss. ▪️Originally titled Career Criminal, the album was renamed, in reference to Miami being a major arrival destination for cocaine shipments to America. ▪️Production was handled by a variety of individuals including J.R. Rotem, Cool & Dre, The Runners, #DJKhaled, and others. ▪️Guest appearances included #Akon, #LilWayne, #YoungJeezy, and Dre. ▪️The album was released August 8, 2006, on Poe Boy Entertainment, Slip-n-Slide Records and #DefJam Recordings.

📸 A moment suspended in boxing history In the 1960s and 1970s, somewhere in Latin America. Muhammad Ali, already a global icon, takes part in an exhibition bout. In the ring, he faces the local boxer nicknamed Cholito. But that evening, the show takes an unexpected turn… In the middle of the fight, a young woman named Iris enters the ring, places herself between the two boxers, and interrupts the action. The audience, torn between laughter and amazement, witnesses a surreal scene: Ali, amused and surprised, remains frozen, gloves down, while Cholito finds himself literally face to face with the intruder. This shot, later immortalized and signed, has become one of the most unusual in boxing history a mixture of humor, surprise, and legend. A reminder that even at the height of his fame, Ali knew how to remain human… and savor the unexpected. 🥊 Muhammad Ali. Iris. Cholito. An unlikely trio for an unforgettable photo.

🇹🇹Trinidad and Tobago remove a statue of Christopher Columbus According to Port-of-Spain Corporation the statue was removed on August 6th 2025. This follows extensive discussions and technical assessment. The process commenced at approximately 10pm in Independence Square in the capital city. Special shout out to the Rastaman (pictured) who had the task of taking down the Columbus statue. ❤️💛💚✊🏾 The statue will now be placed in National Museum and Art Gallery. The controversial statue has had red paint thrown over it, had its hands removed and even had a bag placed over its head - as a growing number of citizens in the twin-island nation believe Columbus should not be glorified. Earlier this year, Trinidad and Tobago also removed three Columbus ships from its Coat of Arms and replaced them with an image of the iconic Steelpan - an instrument invented in Trinidad and Tobago. 🇹🇹 ✊🏾🌎 📸: Port of Spain City Corporation #ChristopherColumbus #Trinidadandtobago #caribbean #decolonization #Caribbeanhistory #rastafari

"Dorrough Music" is the debut studio album by #Texas rapper #Dorrough. ▪️It was released on August 4, 2009, by NGenius Entertainment, Prime Time Click and E1 Music. ▪️Features production from various producers including 2Much, Todd Hamburger, Joe Blow Da CEO, and Q. Smith. ▪️Notable guest appearances include #LilFlip and #SlimThug. ▪️The album was supported by the singles: "Ice Cream Paint Job", "Walk That Walk" and "Wired to the T". ▪️The album debuted at number 36 on the US Billboard 200, selling 13,000 copies in the first-week.

When Tupac died in 1996, it shook a lot of people, but for Treach, it broke something deep inside. This wasn’t just a friend or collaborator. Pac was like family. They came up together from the very bottom, just two kids grinding in the shadows. Treach was rolling with Queen Latifah’s camp, Pac with Digital Underground. Before the stages and cameras, they were carrying bags and setting up shows. Treach would always say, “Pac had that fire even then, you knew he was gonna be a star.” So when Pac was murdered in Vegas, Treach didn’t head to the studio right away. He sat in silence, looked at old photos, played Pac’s verses over and over. He didn’t want to make a “song” he wanted to write a letter. Something that would speak to Pac’s spirit. That’s how “Mourn You Til I Join You” was born. This wasn’t about charts or radio plays. It was Treach pouring every memory and every ounce of pain into a mic. He didn’t hold back, he rapped about the wild nights, the prison letters, the phone calls full of laughter and rage. He talked about seeing Pac laid out in a casket, and the gut-punch of losing someone who was supposed to be untouchable. “Even all the prayers can't bring you back to us / I’ll mourn you til I join you ‘cause I’ll keep in touch.” That wasn’t just a hook. That was a promise. Every June 16th, Treach still celebrates Pac’s birthday. He plays his music loud, tells stories, laughs, and sometimes tears up. That’s the kind of bond they had—ride or die in life, and still loyal in death. So when you listen to “Mourn You Til I Join You,” you're not hearing a rapper rap. You're hearing a man speak to his brother. One last message across the divide. And for Treach, it’ll never be the last.