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Ice Cube Responds To Congressman Claiming He Lied About Meeting Dems

Ice Cube’s meeting with Trump’s campaign left a bad taste in the mouth of plenty of fans, though it did seem to win him some new fans in the Republican party. Trump’s senior campaign adviser thanked Cube for helping develop the Platinum Plan which the rapper later confirmed was true. In the midst of the backlash, he went on to explain himself on CNN, claiming that the Republicans were the first ones to invite him to have a meeting while the Democrats said they’d address the Contract With Black America after the elections.

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Congressman Cedric Richmond, who serves as the co-chair on Biden’s campaign, addressed this on SiriusXM, claiming that wasn’t the case. “Let me be crystal clear. That did not happen,” he said. “I like the fact that Ice Cube is getting engaged in policy. I think that is a good thing, however, once you embark on getting into it, one, you have to be truthful, but two, you have an obligation, I think, to see it through and to be thorough with it,” Richmond added.

In response, Cube tweeted that Richmond should provide evidence if he’s going to try and discredit his side of the story. “Instead of going back and forth Congressman, please release the Zoom meeting so the world can see what was said by all,” he wrote in a tweet.

Cube has been facing much criticism for this meeting since his involvement was revealed but he’s been adamant on his stance that he’s willing to work with anyone for the progress of Black people. Still, Ice Cube made it clear during his appearance on Hot 97 that he’s still an undecided voter.

For a comprehensive breakdown of the Contract With Black America, check out, “Ice Cube’s CWBA (Contract With Black America): Everything To Know.“

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Snoop Dogg Wants To Pay Someone $10,000 A Month To Eat Ice Cream

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Snoop Dogg has had a lot of job titles over the years, but “official ice cream taster” wasn’t one of them until now — and he’s hiring someone else to fill it. His company Dr. Bombay just opened applications for the role, and it pays $10,000 a month.

The gig is fully remote and open to anyone on the planet, which Snoop announced himself in a video that’s exactly as laid-back as you’d expect. “I love the paper, but not the paperwork,” he said, explaining that HR firm Deel is handling the logistics while he handles, presumably, the ice cream.

The actual job is less “sit around and eat pints all day” and more part-time cultural scout. Whoever gets it will track flavor and food trends around the world, report back on what people are eating and talking about, and work directly with Dr. Bombay’s in-house flavor lead to help shape what the brand does next. It’s a three-month contractor role, and Snoop’s team says they’re actively looking outside the usual resume pile — creators and non-traditional applicants welcome.

Dr. Bombay itself leans nostalgic, with flavors like Long Beach Fruit Cart, Sticky Caramel Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter Jelly Time already sitting on shelves at Walmart and moving through DoorDash and Instacart. Somewhere out there is one very lucky applicant about to get paid five figures a month to have opinions about ice cream, and honestly, good for them.

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Ronan Furlong finds renewal in the sea with latest release “Splitting The Ash”

“Splitting The Ash” opens with a distinctly Celtic riff before Ronan Furlong moves into an energetic song influenced by ideas of healing, rebirth, and spiritual renewal. The title and subject of the song are based on an ancient Irish ritual in which an ash tree is split open, giving the song a strong link to tradition, while its message is firmly rooted in the present: finding strength, renewal, and inspiration when life puts barriers in your way.

The sea is central to the track’s feeling, a symbol of challenge and regeneration. Furlong links his power to the resilience that can develop from exceeding physical boundaries. The song’s backstory lends that notion further weight, penned during a swim in the Irish Sea in January. The music’s context of creation gives it a particularly direct relationship with endurance and the willingness to push beyond discomfort.

“Splitting The Ash” ultimately feels life-affirming but never loses sight of struggle. The Celtic opening of the song gives an immediate sense of place, while its focus on renewal keeps the message open and universal. Ronan Furlong uses an old image of healing to remind us that difficult experiences can also be a source of strength, inspiration, and a renewed connection to life.

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