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Pete Rock Announces New Album ‘PeteStrumentals 3’ And Releases New Single “Say It Again”

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For the last 30 years, Pete Rock has produced some of Hip-Hop’s most celebrated sounds. Amid a Grammy Award-winning career that includes production, rapping, and DJ’ing, he now expands his repertoire by forming The Soul Brothers.

With his forthcoming PeteStrumentals 3 album, Pete takes one of the most trusted franchises in Hip-Hop in an organic direction. “A lot of this album sounds like samples extracted from records. We dress it up and add definition to what it is. It’s Hip-Hop, but have you ever heard Pete Rock not sample anything or work with a band? It’s exciting. I’m a musician, whether I’m sampling or not,” Pete declares. “Music is music; it’s what I think about it all day, every day.”

In 2001, PeteStrumentals helped pioneer an instrumental Hip-Hop album trend. After its sequel in 2015, PeteStrumentals 3 takes the series to a new frontier.  “I wanted to keep the same feeling that people got with the first PeteStrumentals, even if I’m not sampling,” Pete says. This time, he assembled a band. Tapping two-time Grammy-winning drummer Daru Jones (Jack White, Talib Kweli, Black Milk), the two friends recruited guitarist Marcus Machado, bassists MonoNeon (Prince, Nas, Mac Miller) and Christopher McBride (Sting), keyboardist BigYuki (A Tribe Called Quest), and vocalist Jermaine Holmes (D’Angelo).  “I want the best; I’m like James Brown and Kool & The Gang; I want precision,” Pete Rock admits.

Today, with the release of the album’s first single, “Say It Again,” you can hear how Pete’s creations come to life with his band and all-original sound; a band that he insists maintains his trademark knock.  “This is something that I’ve always wanted to do” Pete commented to Rolling Stone.  “Being an avid digger of albums and 45s, I now have a band to study and reinterpret these records. Presenting this to the world is so fulfilling.”

Arriving on Pete Rock’s Tru Soul imprint, PeteStrumentals 3 marks a new beginning which will surely usher in a new generation of “Pete’s Treats.”  

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NBA Star’s Son Reportedly In Coma After Devastating Car Crash

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Support is pouring in from fans and well-wishers around the world for Gilbert Arenas and his family after the heartbreaking news that his son, Alijah Arenas, has been hospitalized due to a serious car accident. According to reports from journalist Shams Charania, the accident happened early on Thursday morning, April 24, and has left the 18-year-old in critical condition. Alijah, the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, was taken to the hospital and is currently in an induced coma.

Details about what happened during the crash are still unclear, but the news has understandably caused a lot of concern for the Arenas family and the basketball community. Fans of Gilbert, who is well-known for his impressive NBA career, have been sharing their heartfelt messages and prayers on social media, hoping for Alijah’s recovery. At this moment, not much more is known about the accident itself. However, What is evident is how deeply this situation affects the Arenas family. Everyone is hoping for Alijah to recover and get better soon. The Arenas family has always been in the spotlight because of Gilbert’s basketball fame, but this tragic incident is a stark reminder of how quickly life can change.

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In tough times like these, the love and support from fans, friends, and the community can truly help, even amid the darkest moments. As the family waits for more updates, it’s clear that everyone’s thoughts and prayers are with Alijah and his loved ones as they go through this very challenging period. Many hope for positive news and a complete recovery for the young man. In the days ahead, more information may come out about what happened, but for now, the Arenas family has our deepest sympathy and support as they face this unimaginable challenge.

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Shannon Sharpe Responds To $50M Lawsuit As Sources Reveal Alleged Sexual History With Accuser

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Now, former NFL star and now media personality Shannon Sharpe is up against serious legal charges after a woman has filed a $50 million lawsuit against him, alleging he raped and beat her. However, Sharpe has denied the allegations, characterizing them as a “shakedown” and promising to contest them in court. Lanny J. Davis, who represents Sharpe, restated that the athlete is fully determined to demonstrate his innocence by saying, “Mr. Sharpe completely denies the allegations of force and misconduct, and especially the outrageous lie that he raped Ms. Grubbs.” He considers this an extortion, and he will not respond to it.” Davis also mentioned that Sharpe is ready to fight the allegations in court, claiming that the facts will come out during the judicial process.

As Sharpe continues to fight the case in court, those close to him have now shared additional information about their relationship with the accuser, per TMZ Sports. The sources allege that the relationship with Sharpe only ever involved sex and was purely sexual on the female’s part, including a series of BDSM encounters. The insiders claim that the two had sexual interactions “close to 100 times” from late 2022 through January 2025 in locations including Los Angeles and Nevada. The circumstances around their relations may look suspicious, but the sources stress that there was no hint of any kind of pressure or violence, which would have led to the conclusion that it was a consensual relationship. Sharpe’s camp believes the suit takes these events out of context and is spun and rewritten to bolster the accuser’s argument.

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And this latest turn raises the stakes substantially in a relationship that was already fraught with complications. Whilst Sharpe still pleads he’s not guilty, the legal battle will continue over the next several months, with both sides getting ready to state their cases before a jury. Logan’s figures constantly refresh a set of urgent questions regarding consent, power dynamics, and the public’s comprehension of such legal issues, It’s a case that should be closely tracked as it moves through the justice system. Sharpe has his response to defend himself, and the accuser will also have her day in court to tell her side of the story.

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