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Ice Cube Answers Why Black Women Aren’t Included In “Contract With Black America”
After taking heavy hits from the American public, Ice Cube has been on a publicity tour to clarify his involvement with the Trump administration. We’ve witnessed as the rap legend has stood accused of endorsing or partnering with Trump for Cube’s “Contract With Black America.” Despite the Republican Party openly thanking Cube for his support, the rap mogul has made it clear that he doesn’t support the 45th President of the United States. He also stated that both campaigns, Trump and Biden’s, reached out to him, but while Biden wanted to wait until after the election to discuss the “Contract With Black America,” Trump’s team wanted to connect immediately.
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Ice Cube talked about his initiative with the ladies of Cocktails with Queens, including his Player’s Club friend LisaRaye McCoy. During the discussion, the women wanted to know why Cube didn’t include Black women in his “Contract With Black America.” Cube said, “You are mentioned. When you mention Black people you mentioning Black women, so don’t count yourself out.”
This caused everyone to talk over one another as some of the women disagreed while Cube stuck to his guns. He told them they could write something up if they wanted, but Claudia Jordan told him that because he took on the responsibility to write up the “CWBA,” he should amend it. “I’ll write up the Black woman’s part of the contract for you,” stated Cube.
“You guys are the experts, but here we go again. Just want to talk, nobody want to help me, but y’all the experts on Black women so why won’t y’all help me. That’s the problem.” Check out Ice Cube’s appearance below.
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Billy Chuck Da Goat finds his flow on new release “Vibez”
Billy Chuck Da Goat’s latest release, “Vibez,” has a laid-back, hypnotic bounce that makes it easy to listen to without ever feeling empty. It makes a place where calmness and quiet confidence come together.
“Vibez” was made on purpose, but it also sounds simple. Billy Chuck’s smooth delivery flows through the production without rushing or pushing anything. Instead, he lets the rhythm breathe, allowing people to get into the song at their own pace. This laid-back energy is the best part of the song, nothing feels forced, which is exactly what it’s trying to do.
The track changes to fit whatever you need it for, like a late-night drive, a focused workout, or a way to unwind after a long day. It has a quiet edge of confidence, it’s not loud or bragging, but it’s steady and sure of itself.
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François Marius and Bérénice creates a tender acoustic pop confession with “Billie Jean”
François Marius’ latest release, “Billie Jean (Acoustic Version),” cuts to the quick and lets raw emotion take over. What you get, ultimately, is a personal pop experience that feels closer to a secret than to either a spoken-word show or a performance. The initial soft strum of an acoustic guitar creates a mood that is soft, sweet, and quietly interesting. It’s a full-throated, backbones-out piece, and every note is screaming its potential. It’s simple but riveting, and it proves that sometimes less is more.
François Marius and Bérénice’s voices sound right together, their voicings intermingle so naturally that they seem accidental or spontaneous, harmonies that emerge from nowhere. The way they speak to one another is very, I mean, they really love each other. That even makes the track seem like a conversation about feelings.
The two artists are clearly close. Romance and Eros are not just ideas, and they inhabit every note that lingers and every minuscule shift in tonality. The harmonies soar effortlessly over the acoustic foundation, a blend of sweetness and strength. It’s a sign of strength and also of a willingness to be hurt.
“Billie Jean (Acoustic Version)” is stripped of any fancy production or theatrical effects, it wins you over with its frankness and forthrightness. Sandy François Marius’s impersonation is fresh and real, endowed with depth and softness thanks to Bérénice’s presence, which definitely makes everything more perfect. This acoustic performance serves as a stark reminder of the elements that do connect people: the singer, his guitar, and a story from the heart.
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