@JTMoneyMIATL Lemme know what you think about da article. "Return of the B-izzer" 20th anniversary deserve a proper interview. It would be an honor. 💪🏿
@rasjbaraka "The Score" just turned 30. You set da album's socio-political tone w/ a piece which reflected Newark in 1996 and in many ways prophetic 30 years later. What does "The Score" mean/say/represent to you in 2026?
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged the technology giant's voice assistant had illegally recorded users and then shared their private conversations with advertisers.
The settlement stems from a lawsuit filed by several Google device owners who claimed their conversations had been recorded without their knowledge. While Google stated that its voice assistant would only register people's speech when consumers uttered an activation phrase, such as "Hey Google," the consumers claimed that their devices recorded them even without using such language.
In what was actually a full circle moment, BET was sold to viacom in 2001 for $3B (including debt). As da 1st Black national cable network its impact is undeniable- and it was a central to da expansion of Black culture, specifically mid-90s to early 2000s.
BET launched on January 25, 1980. Initially, it broadcasted within a 2 hr block on usa network via a satellite lease agreement. It's debut featured a screening of "Visit to a Chief's Son". Bob Johnson founded it w/ a $15K loan and sold it to viacom for $3B 20 years later.
Startin w/ Bobby Jones Gospel and Video Soul, BET would go on to produce Rap City, Teen Summit, BET Tonight, BET on Jazz, Caribbean Rhythms, Midnight Love, 106 & Park, and lest we forget Uncut lol. In addition BET broadcasted HBCU sports, classic tv and film.
can't stand a ole "over-animated 'you go first' ass" pedestrian, offended at the thought of somebody yielding for them. getcho aspiring crossing guard ass cross the street right quick.