Activist Calls To Boycott Kobe After Trayvon Martin Comments (@kobebryant)

Kobe Bryant's comments on Trayvon Martin have pushed an activist to boycott the player.

According to Fox News, Najee Ali, director of Project Islamic H.O.P.E. and supporter of Trayvon Martin called for a boycott of Kobe Bryant and his merchandise.

"African American youth should no longer buy Bryant's jerseys or shoes and should boycott all products he endorses," Ali said in a statement. "Bryant doesn't identify with the struggle that our African-American youth face nationally. So why should we continue to support Bryant who has never truly identified with the African American experience."

Ali also sent a special message to the Martin family on Facebook after Kobe's comments on Friday.

"I'm not a ball player like Kobe Bryant. But God put me on this earth to help people. I'm going to speak up for Trayvon Martin because he can't speak himself. To my friend Sybrina Fulton Trayvon's mom. We love you. L.A has your family's back. We'll keep dealing with Kobe. You keep staying strong. Najee Ali"

Kobe's was interviewed by the New Yorker and sparked a debate Thursday after criticism of African American intent when supporting the Trayvon Martin case in 2013. "I won't react to something just because I'm supposed to, because I'm an African-American." he said.

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Nas Performs 'Illmatic' at the John F. Kennedy Center [VIDEO]

Who would have thought 20 years ago that a young kid from Queensbridge, N.Y., would change hip-hop and the world with just one album. But on Saturday night (March 30), Nas, born Nasir Jones, perform his influential 1994 album ‘Illmatic’ in its entirety for the world at John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

According to the Washington Post, Nas gave a stellar performance of his 10-song album at the prestigious cultural institution.

The event is part of Nas’ latest tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ‘Illmatic’ and to kick off the 20-day One Mic Hip-Hop Culture Worldwide festival at the Kennedy Center.

Backed by the 40-member National Symphony Orchestra with conductor Steven Reineke, Nas took audiences back to hip-hop’s golden era. The crowd rapped along to such ‘Illmatic’ classic as ‘It Ain’t Hard to Tell,’ ‘One Love’ and ‘Life’s a Bitch.’

The 40-year-old rhymer, dressed in a snazzy black tuxedo, added some of his noteworthy songs to help segued into the classic material.’ For example, Nas rapped a few verses from ‘If I Ruled the World’ and then segued into the Pete Rock-produced ‘The World Is Yours.’ Nice touch.

Nas even took it back further and performed his first rap cameo on Main Source’s ‘Live at the Bar-B-Q.’ He also rocked a medley of hits including ‘Street Dreams,’ ‘U Da Man’ and ‘Made You Look.’

Afterward, Nas shook hands with the NSO conductor and thanked the audience for their participation. The hip-hop legend even joked that he might get a crib in the District.

Now how ill is that?

Watch Nas Perform ‘U Da Man’ b/w ‘Live at the BBQ’ at the John F. Kennedy Center

Watch Nas Perform ‘One Love’ and ‘Represent’ at the John F. Kennedy Center

Watch Nas Perform ‘If I Ruled the World,’ ‘Halftime,’ ‘Illmatic’ and More at the John F. Kennedy Center

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Snoop Dogg's Uncle June Bugg Officially Dies After Battle with Cancer

Snoop Dogg’s beloved uncle June Bugg has officially passed away after a long bout with colon cancer.

The 70-year-old mentor of the Doggfather died on Sunday (March 30), according to his nephew Daz Dillinger. He tweeted:

This is a little confusing because on March 22 Snoop Dogg went on Twitter to announce that June Bugg had died. But it looks like he might have been comatose. Doctors had given June Bugg one day to live but he held on for a week longer than expected.

Thankfully, the ‘Gin & Juice’ rapper was able to see his uncle and he reportedly acknowledged Snoop’s presence before he died.

Uncle June Bugg was an adviser to Snoop Dogg and often joined him on tour as his background dancer. He also starred in ‘Snoop’s Upside Your Head’ video from ‘Tha Doggfather’ album.

Initially, upon hearing the sad news of June Bugg’s death, friends and family expressed their condolences on Twitter.

“Enjoyed watching big homie do his stuff on stage. Prayers 2 @SnoopDogg @DAZDILLINGER and family. RIP. #UNCLEJUNEBUG,” tweeted Kendrick Lamar.

“RIP To June Bugg…. Say A Prayer Fo @snoopdogg He Just Lost His Uncle.. A Legend…,” wrote TraeThatTruth.

Funeral arrangements for Uncle June Bugg are pending.

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Papoose Says He's Better Than Jay Z and the King of New York

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If you are a rapper, you must have confidence in your lyrical game. New York rapper Papoose might be too confident as he recently proclaimed that he’s the best rapper out of the Big Apple, period.

“Nobody is better than me — Jay Z, nobody,” the Brooklyn MC boasts to the New York Daily News in an interview. “None are more lyrically inclined than me. None of them. I’m definitely the King of New York. I am the greatest out of New York.”

It gets better.

“When I look in the mirror, I don’t see Jay Z — I see Papoose,” he continued. “More power to him, but he’s not better than me.”

Of course, his “King of New York” statements is debatable but we have to admit Papoose has a crazy lyrical flow. His diss songs against Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean and Trinidad James are legendary, so his braggadocios remarks are not too far off. Right?

“My pen game is the most immaculate,” Pap tells NYDN. “I bring the most to the table on every level, concept, substance.”

Meanwhile, Papoose’s wife, Remy Ma, will be released from prison on July 31.

What do you think? Is Papoose better than Jay Z? Is he the King of New York? Tell us in the comments below.