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Star-Studded Sequel “True To The Game 2” Shines At Box Office, Becomes #1 Indie Film In The Country

“True To The Game 2” grosses nearly $300K opening weekend making it the #1 Indie film in America …

Imani Motion Pictures’ “True To The Game 2” (based on the original New York Times bestseller by Teri Woods) opened in 247 theatres nationwide with an impressive $290K box office haul making it the #1 Independent film release in the country.

Source: Imani Motion Pictures

The gritty thriller picks up a year after the murder of drug dealer Quadir Richards, whose death carries consequences for all who knew him — especially Gena (Erica Peeples), his love interest. Separating herself from Philly’s dangerous scene, Gena has reinvented herself as a journalist, living and working in New York City. Forced to take some time off of work, Gena is sent on assignment to Los Angeles for a career-changing story.

Though Gena is far from home, her life in Philly seems to always make an appearance. Someone from Quadir’s circle has avenged his death with a hit on Jerrell’s crew members, reigniting another war between the two crews. Jerell (Andra Fuller) is determined to get paid by any means necessary— and he’ll start with Gena.

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The film stars Vivica A. Fox (“Empire”), Andra Fuller (“The Haves and the Have Nots”), Erica Peeples (“Fall Girls”), Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirkland (“When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story”), Iyana Halley (HBO’s “Sharp Objects”) and Jeremy Meeks.

Supporting cast include Rotimi (“Power”), Tamar Braxton (“Braxton Family Values”), Faith Evans, Waka Flocka, Bre-Z (“All American”), Bernice Burgos, Juliet “Juju” Cee, London on Da Track and Paul Saucido (“Friday Night Lights”).

“We are elated by the strong support for our film this weekend,” said Manny Halley, TTTG2 producer and founder of Imani Motion Pictures.
“As a producer and distributor, the highest honor one can achieve is when audiences come to see our films and are receptive to what they saw. That said, we had sold out showings across the country and the overall buzz has been fantastic. We look forward to expanding the film to additional theaters nationwide this coming Friday.”

In true Black hollywood fashion, the film premiered at a glamorous red carpet event in Atlanta that brought out some of Atlanta’s coolest (and wealthiest) tastemakers including QC’s Pee Thomas, “Black Ink” star Ceaser Emanuel and “Love & Hip-Hop” star JuJu, along with the cast and various influencers.

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Young Thug Reunites With Fan Who Found a Way to Message Him in Jail

Young Thug reconnected with a fan who sent him an unexpected message that helped him stay connected to those closest to him while he was in Fulton County Jail.

The rapper spent several years in jail waiting for his YSL RICO trial, a time filled with uncertainty and few chances to talk to friends and family. Young Thug ultimately signed a plea deal that released him from jail and placed him on 15 years’ probation.

But communication remained a major challenge in the initial months of his detention. Young Thug’s ability to communicate with the outside world was limited, and the question remained who his co defendants were and how their individual legal choices would affect his defense.

About six months after Young Thug entered Fulton County Jail, one fan figured out how to send a message to his iPad. According to Thugger Daily on X, the rapper was stunned by the unexpected message.

That moment recently came full circle when the fan got a meet-and-greet with Young Thug on Monday. Thugger Daily proved he hadn’t forgotten the one who managed to find her way to him during such a difficult time, when the rapper learned her name and knew it was her.

Young Thug’s connection grew from a simple message from a fan into something meaningful. It was difficult to contact loved ones back then, so this unexpected contact became a way for him to stay in touch with the people who mattered most to him.

Young Thug is now out of jail and back to work, touring the United States with his YSL roster. The recent meet-and-greet gave him a chance to reconnect with someone who had been there for him during one of the most uncertain periods of his life.

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A$AP Rocky back in Stockholm as “Don’t Be Dumb” tour hits Sweden

A$AP Rocky has returned to Sweden, bringing his “Don’t Be Dumb” world tour to Stockholm, years after the city became inseparable from one of the most difficult stretches of his career. The artist will be in Stockholm on Monday as part of his ongoing international tour. The visit is significant because of what transpired in Sweden in 2019, when Rocky was arrested and held for nearly a month following an alleged fight.

The incident was a big deal at the time and even drew comments from then-President Donald Trump, who publicly said Rocky should come home. The story became a big one for the rapper, and when he returned to Sweden years later, it was a notable moment on his latest tour.

An artist who had been through such a difficult situation in a country would have easily ruled out returning. Instead, Stockholm is now just another stop on the tour Rocky has been on, playing to large crowds in markets worldwide.

The response to the tour shows the continued demand for Rocky’s live shows. The tour has built momentum on sold out crowds across North America, and the European dates are carrying that momentum to an international audience.

His Stockholm show is also part of a wider year of major touring activity in rap. Don Toliver and J. Cole have also drawn solid crowds on their respective tours, further proving that live performance remains a key tie between hip-hop artists and fans.

For A$AP Rocky, his appearance in Sweden isn’t just another stop on the “Don’t Be Dumb” tour but a return to a place that has played an unusually memorable role in his career. Rocky’s Stockholm stop is yet another chapter in a year defined by new music, major touring, and strong audience support, as the European leg is underway.

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