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Nipsey Hussle, a Grammy-nominated rapper was killed Sunday afternoon, shot in broad daylight outside his store in South Los Angeles in a burst of gunfire that left two other people wounded, police said. Hussle, who was known as much for his work in the community as for his music, was hit multiple times about 3:20 p.m. in front of his store, the Marathon Clothing, at 3420 W. Slauson Ave., police said. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was 33. Details remain scant, but a law enforcement source with knowledge of the investigation said Hussle was shot by a young man who opened fire at close range and then ran to a waiting getaway car. Based on initial information, the shooter is probably associated with a gang, the source said. Others said that while the suspect likely was in a gang, the dispute appeared to more personal in nature. On Tuesday, LAPD officials said the suspect, Eric Holder, 29, had a personal dispute with the rapper. In this episode Troy discusses the three lessons we ca

It’s been 25 years since R. Kelly first had to answer for sexual abuse allegations. Two and a half decades of new reports, new witnesses, new testimonies, new windows into an age-old story of powerful men seizing the chance to play God while trampling countless women — girls — into the dirt. And yet, as a devastating new docuseries lays out in damning detail, Kelly has nonetheless found a way to evade the charges and any real consequences almost every time. In six hour-long chapters, Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” is perhaps the most comprehensive dive into the terrible, tangled history of allegations against the singer yet. The first two episodes dig into his childhood, in which he both was recognized as a musical prodigy and sexually abused himself and his unstoppable rise to stardom, and his relationship to Aaliyah, whom he met when she was just 12 years old. The third and fourth episodes detail the circumstances of the so-called “pee tape,” which allegedly showed Kelly having sex with and urinating on a

Grammy Award-winning gospel artist and actress Tamela Mann teamed up with her husband, NAACP Image Award-winning actor and comedian David Mann to release an album for believers who want to enjoy intimacy without tasteless lyrics. Titled Us Against the World, the album is a departure from Tamela’s staple gospel sound and celebrates their 30-year union using R&B grooves. "It was different for me, it was really different, even though I was happy to think about the man that I love [while singing],” Tamela told The Christian Post. “It made me even look at him differently, and in all honesty, we tested it out and it really worked." Produced by the couple and their son, David Mann, Jr., Tamela said her 30-year-old son pegged the album, "back in the day" music. They were so happy to be able to provide a project like this for the body of Christ. "Even though you knew we were talking about love, it wasn't nasty love music,” Tamela explained. Their first single, “Good Love,” highlights the couple's soulful harmoni

Recently, Lauren Daigle was interviewed on the Dominick Nati Show on iHeart radio. Eight minutes into the interview, after talking about criticism she's got for what she wears while singing worship songs, interviewer Dominick Nati said: "I hate to do this to you Lauren but I usually ask tough questions so is that alright if I ask just a couple of ones that are tougher and you can let me know if you wanna answer them? She replied: "Ok, cool." "Well, just 'cos we were talking about Ellen [DeGeneres] ...do you feel that homosexuality is a sin?" After a pause, she responded: "You know I can't honestly answer on that...I have too many people that I love that, they are homosexual, I don't know. I actually had a conversation with someone last night about it and I was like 'I can't say one way or the other, I'm not God'. So, when people ask questions like that that's what my go to is. I just say read the Bible and find out for yourself and when you find out let me know 'cos I'm learning too." With many celebrity Chri

Darlene Zschech, who's written over 100 Christian worship songs including the popular contemporary hymn “Shout to The Lord,” details in a new book how she's made it through the hardest seasons in her life. In the book, The Golden Thread: Experiencing God’s Presence in Every Season of Life, Zschech talks about God's faithfulness as she and her family coped with the shocking reality of her cancer diagnosis after they left Hillsong Church to establish a church plant. The Australian singer and songwriter started her music career with Hillsong Church but left after a successful 25 years to pastor a ministry with her husband, Mark, in New South Wales called Hope Unlimited Church. Before Zschech was told by her doctor that she had cancer, her family was already processing what the journey ahead would be like for her grandson who had been diagnosed with autism. Zschech chronicles all the hurdles she faced in a chapter titled "The Wilderness," which she described as being the most difficult part of the book to write.

A portion of West’s TMZ interview that has not been highlighted much by the media was when he talked to Levin about his belief in God and the notion that love can conquer all. “Free love, it's the spirit," West explained to Levin when asked what is the root of everything the "Jesus Walk" emcee is trying to express. "If I say I love Dr. Jan Adams that performed my mother's final surgery, people don't accept forgiveness and love." West's mother died after having cosmetic surgery in 2007, which was performed by Adams. Levin admittedly said he doesn't believes people can love everyone. To which West looked at Levin and asked, "But does God want you to love everyone? Do you believe in God?" "If you start thinking about love and start feeling love and thinking about forgiveness, then you can overcome things," West said. "I think love conquers all. I know from the bottom of my soul, of my gut, of my spirit and my subconscious that love is the strongest force in the universe and right now we need love." In this epi

On Tuesday afternoon Kanye will appear on TMZ Live with his new BFF, conservative pundit Candace Owens, but before that, he crashed their newsroom to hold his own impromptu town hall. Naturally, Kanye had many Kanye-isms to share, like just how much he loves Donald Trump (“that’s my boy!”), how wearing the MAGA hat was an act of free thought (“I felt a freedom in doing something that everybody tells you not to do”), and, for his grandest idea yet, why slavery was a choice. We’ll let him tell it: “When you hear about slavery for 400 years. For 400 years?! That sounds like a choice. You was there for 400 years and it’s all of y’all. It’s like we’re mentally in prison. I like the word ‘prison’ because ‘slavery’ goes too direct to the idea of blacks. Slavery is to blacks as the Holocaust is to Jews. Prison is something that unites as one race, blacks and whites, that we’re the human race.” Later, he addressed the newsroom and asked if they think he’s thinking freely. Van from TMZ, stands up and delivers the mic d

With all of the confusion controversy criticism and condemnation surrounding the arrest of two black men at a Starbucks coffee shop many are calling for a boycott of the company, the manager involved has been fired the police Chief has apologized and the CEO of Starbucks have stated that they will Implement some changes and schedule a day of training for all of their employees. But is this the solution to racism. In this episode Troy will play part a roundtable discussion that he had with Sean Isaacs his twin brother, Seiko Woods, and Rick a brother in Christ. You should have your bible as you listen

While some of the Christian audience has accepted Snoop Dogg's recent gospel album, many have backlashed with rejection and suspicion. Encamped with the former, and upset with the latter, Rev. Creflo Dollar has jumped to Snoop Dogg's defense in a recent sermon. Rev Dollar called for a shift of focus on grace instead of sin. The sermon critiqued judgmental Christians who have forgotten the thief on the cross and even the Apostle Paul who was once a persecutor. Rev. Dollar brought up many Scriptures to hammer home his point. So is he right? Are Christians throwing Snoop Dogg under the bus unjustly? Troy will examine the Bible's view of Salvation, Service and Scrutiny. What does the Word of God say about judging someone's salvation, when a new Christian can serve, and if it's judgmental to scrutinize someone's behavior and character. Have you heard Rev. Dollar's sermon? What did you think of it?

DMX was recently sentenced to 365 days in prison for tax evasion. Now, a judge has ordered the “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” rapper to pay $2.3 million in restitution to the IRS. As reported by TMZ, the judge is allowing X — real name Earl Simmons — to pay the exorbitant amount in monthly installments. Two months after his release from prison, he will have to pay 10 percent of his gross monthly income every month until it’s paid off. In addition, X must participate in an outpatient substance abuse program and outpatient mental health program once he’s out. The 47-year-old New York native will reportedly serve out his time at Danbury Federal Correctional Facility. It’s the same low-security prison in Danbury, Connecticut that was the inspiration for the hit HBO show Orange Is The New Black. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, X is currently being held at Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City. In this episode Troy will look at Matthew 22 where the Pharisees and the herodians confronted the

Bible of Love is the 16th album and first-ever gospel project from legendary, award-winning artist and icon, Snoop Dogg, whose career spans more than 25 years. The album is also the first release from All The Time Entertainment, a label which Snoop launched to provide more opportunities for gospel music artists. Bible of Love features Snoop and individual performances from a diverse array of acclaimed artists spanning multiple generations. Snoop feels there is a need for people to be unified more now than ever and he and co-executive producer, Lonny Bereal, handpicked some of Snoop’s personal favorites from gospel and R&B including, B. Slade, Faith Evans, Rance Allen, The Clark Sisters and Tye Tribbett He has always been inspired by gospel music and created this double disc, 32-track collection to both showcase the genre and bring people together. In this episode Troy looks at 2nd Timothy chapter 3 verse 1 to 9 as he deals with the 18 characteristics of an individual that has a form of godliness. And app

Drake released a surprise two-song EP that featured the track "God's Plan." Shortly thereafter the Toronto rapper was spotted in different parts of Florida providing charitable support to locals in the area. As it turns out, Drake was filming those moments to be the epicenter of the visual for the track. The near $1 million budget for the video was used to help those in need. Drake paid for all the groceries of patron in the supermarket, gave scholarship money to a high school student, provided $10K shopping sprees for a few individuals, and supplied a homeless shelter with some funds to help contribute more to the community among other deeds. The pay it forward mentality got a lot of attention from people on the internet mostly praising Drake for using his platform for the positive. He would then unintentionally start the #GodsPlan challenge where people would share their good deeds with him, though he never wanted to start a hashtag but genuine help and support of people. TMZ caught up with Drake to ask him

Nikolas Cruz, the troubled 19-year-old who has been charged with the premeditated murder of 17 people at his former high school in Parkland, Florida, told authorities that "demons" gave him instructions on how to commit one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Investigators told ABC News that Cruz said he heard voices in his head described as demons as he gunned down his victims Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School which he had attended from Jan. 13, 2016, to Feb. 8, 2017. In arrest records published by The New York Times, Cruz admitted to being the school shooter and said he entered the school campus armed with an AR-15 "and began shooting students that he saw in the hallways and on the school grounds." He said he also brought additional loaded magazines to the school which he kept hidden in a backpack until he began his attack.When the students started running after he began his attack, Cruz discarded the AR-15 and a vest with additional magazines to blend in with the crowd and elud

Quincy Jones, music mogul and legend in the entertainment industry, has maintained steady fame for nearly six decades. And it no wonder he’s continually in the spotlight. Jones’ list of accomplishments is miles long. From the production of Michael Jackson’s top three albums, to the production of The Color Purple, to the score for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Jones continues to stay contemporary and relevant in music and Hollywood. But these days Jones is in the news again, not for what he’s doing, but for what he’s saying. In numerous interviews, Jones has slighted and insulted the work variety of music artists, from Elvis to the Beatles, but most notably Taylor Swift. When he asked Jones about Taylor Swift, GQ interviewer Chris Heath described the look on Jones’ face as "somewhere between disapproval and disdain." Jones scornfully described Swift’s songs just “hooks.” Jones also said “knowing what you’re doing” and work ethic is what’s missing from Swift’s music. Of course, Swift fans are not pleased with

Beckah Shae, a Christian music artist, with a heart for the younger generation, and a songstress with her own original hits, also remakes popular secular songs that young folks are listening to... Shae has redone songs like Taylor Swift's Look What You Made Me Do and Ed Sheeran's Shape of You, with lyrics about the Lord, the truth of the Bible, the wicked works of our Adversary, etc. Most recently she has taken Havana by Camilla Cabello and turned it into Hosanna. Shae’s cover songs are going viral and she’s reaching new records for daily views on Youtube. But is her approach Biblical? Listeners chimed in on Facebook with answers to that question and their responses ranged from “Yes, as long as the lyrics are clean its harmless” to “No, what’s born of the flesh is flesh and what’s of the Spirit is Spirit” and everything in between. It’s generated quite debate. So in this episode Troy examines the Scriptures to see the Biblical view of music, its power, its purpose, and our partnerships in creating it. Be sure

Legendary producer Timberland has opened up about his struggles with addiction, revealing he nearly suffered a near-death overdose. Speaking to Rolling Stone, the artist born Timothy Mosey revealed that he began taking OxyContin in his 30s to help with nerve issues stemming from a gunshot wound suffered as a teenager. As his usage became rampant, his chart success declined, and marriage collapsed, leading him to struggle with a cycle of depression and addiction. Timberland said he survived a near-death overdose while sleeping three years ago, recalling that "there was a light...I woke up trying to catch my breath, like I was underwater. But through that whole thing I saw life – I saw where I would be if I don't change, and where I could be if I did." After weaning himself off the medication and experiencing withdrawal, he "thought about Michael Jackson... I didn't want to be old and taking these pills." In this episode Troy discusses Timothy Mosley who was instrumental in producing some of the most well-kno

Jordin Sparks, the famed 2007 winner of American Idol, is heading into 2018 with a lot of new things going on. The popular singer-actress recently announced a secret elopement and marriage, and also a baby on the way. As if those big surprises weren’t enough, in an emotionally moving Youtube video, Sparks also had other news to share: the testimony of her Christian conversion. How beautiful it was to hear of her new life in Christ! In this episode of Music News and the Bible, Troy shares the three C’s of God’s redemptive work: the condition, the conversion and the commission. Listen in to be touched by the amazing work that God has done in the life of Jordin Sparks, and that He does in the lives of all those who are saved by His grace.

In this second follow-up episode, Troy’s wife, Adrienne, his twin brother, Sean, and Sean’s wife, Deborah return to the show for another panel discussion on sexual harassment. A listener’s email starts off the show as a springboard to discuss not only sexual harassment within the culture at large, but also within the church. The team analyzes the harmful attitudes that have crept into the church, the lack of holiness, the prevalence of youngsters in leadership and much more. Troy, Sean, Deborah and Adrienne also delve into the Biblical principles and safeguards that believers can put in place to combat the culture of promiscuity and dishonor. This dynamic panel gives another lively discussion, chockful of Biblical insights and Scripturally sound advice. So, be sure to tune in with an open Bible!

With the many individuals today, being exposed for the ungodly Behavior of sexual harassment. I have asked my wife Adrienne, my twin brother Sean, Sean's wife Deborah and our brother in the Lord IBN. To join me for a Roundtable discussion on why sexual harassment is so prevalent in our country

Russell Simmons is stepping down from his companies in the wake of an accusation of harassment and sexual assault. Simmons, the founder of hip-hop music label Def Jam Recordings and CEO of Rush Communications, released a statement on Thursday after screenwriter Jenny Lumet accused him of forcing her to have sex with him in 1991. She detailed the encounter in a guest column published by The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday. "I have been informed with great anguish of Jenny Lumet's recollection about our night together in 1991," Simmons said in a statement. "I know Jenny and her family and have seen her several times over the years since the evening she described. While her memory of that evening is very different from mine, it is now clear to me that her feelings of fear and intimidation are real. While I have never been violent, I have been thoughtless and insensitive in some of my relationships over many decades and I sincerely and humbly apologize." We will look at The View The Value And The Virtues of wo