MUSIC: BRIAN FRESCO- "CASANOVA" COVER ART & TRACK LIST

Brian Fresco’s long-awaited new project drops July.5th.

NEW PROJECT: FREDO SANTANA- "FREDO MAFIA"

Fredo’s highly anticipated album, Fredo Mafia, has arrived. Give it a honest listen below.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: KEVIN DURANT ON WHY HE CHOSE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

This has been by far the most challenging few weeks in my professional life. I understood cognitively that I was facing a crossroads in my evolution as a player and as a man, and that it came with exceptionally difficult choices. What I didn’t truly understand, however, was the range of emotions I would feel during this process.

The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for my growth as a player — as that has always steered me in the right direction. But I am also at a point in my life where it is of equal importance to find an opportunity that encourages my evolution as a man: moving out of my comfort zone to a new city and community which offers the greatest potential for my contribution and personal growth. With this in mind, I have decided that I am going to join the Golden State Warriors.

I’m from Washington, D.C. originally, but Oklahoma City truly raised me. It taught me so much about family as well as what it means to be a man. There are no words to express what the organization and the community mean to me, and what they will represent in my life and in my heart forever. The memories and friendships are something that go far beyond the game. Those invaluable relationships are what made this deliberation so challenging.

It really pains me to know that I will disappoint so many people with this choice, but I believe I am doing what I feel is the right thing at this point in my life and my playing career.

I will miss Oklahoma City, and the role I have had in building this remarkable team. I will forever cherish the relationships within the organization — the friends and teammates that I went to war with on the court for nine years, and all the fans and people of the community. They have always had my back unconditionally, and I cannot be more grateful for what they have meant to my family and to me.

SPORTS: CHICAGO BULLS SIGN RAJON RONDO

Rajon Rondo has agreed with the Chicago Bulls on a two-year contract worth almost $28 million, he confirmed to The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears.

MIXTAPE: LB PIMPIN- "KEEP IT ILL 2"

The highly anticipated mixtape "Keep It ILL" volume 2 by Chicago artist LBPimpin aka Lil Big Pimp is finally here! Hosted by DJ Louie V of Certified Mixtapez & MTMDJS.

16 Dope new records from one of the top rising Artists/Producers coming out of Illinois.

VIDEO: KEMBE X- "WELCOME TO AMERICA"

Kembe welcomes you to sweet America on this latest joint, Directed by Chad Marshall. Produced by Bentley Haze.

MUSIC: SHAWNNA- "WOBBLE"

Produced by DJ Tight Mike, Shawnna appears from the shadows to drop a long awaited jewel off to the fans. Check her out.

EVENT: THE BIGGEST INDIE SHOWCASE SERIES RETURNS TO CHICAGO THIS AUGUST

August 25th @ The Harold Washington Cultural Center, the powers to be over at ShowcaseKing.com & GoSityEnt.com have linked together to once again provide another opportunity for indie artists to put their talents to the test for an amazing outcome. A select few artists if chosen via the booking process will perform with a chance to not only meet with A&R's from major labels (Def Jam, Republic Records) but also have the chance to visit New York for a office meeting on how to push a current single. While in the Big Apple the selected winner will also headline their own 3 club promo tour that weekend provided by TNB Management. Judged by respected radio hosts & personalities "Chi Blizz, Smash Cash & 3's Company Radio", the talent and fan turn out should supersede last years event by a long shot.

Recap Last Years Sold Out Event Then Spread The Word To Artists You Know On The Rise.

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