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T.I. Announces Retirement from Performing

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October 13, 2024

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Clifford Joseph Harris Jr (T.I) has officially announced his retirement from performing live music. His decision to step away from live performances was revealed during an interview on Atlanta’s 96.1 The Beat.

T.I.’s last show will be at 96.1 The Beat’s Jingle Ball holiday concert on December 19, 2024, in Atlanta. This event will feature several artists including Sexyy Red, T-Pain, Saweetie, The Kid Laroi, Khalid, and Tinashe.

T.I. stated, “I appreciate y’all for offering me my last working gig because I do not need the money anymore and I will not be performing. This suggests that financial independence plays a significant role in his decision, allowing him to retire from the strenuous aspect of live performances. There’s been a mix of reactions online, with some fans expressing disbelief or sadness over his retirement, while others speculate that his recent financial windfall from a lawsuit might be influencing his decision. T.I. and his wife, Tiny, won a $71 million lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, which could be contributing to this new found financial freedom.

Although T.I. is retiring from live performances, this does not necessarily mean he is retiring from music entirely. His comments primarily focus on not wanting to perform live but do not exclude other forms of musical involvement like producing, writing, or even recording new music. T.I. has had a storied career, facing legal issues, but also making significant contributions to social justice and community work. His decision to retire from performing might also reflect a broader life transition or a desire to focus on other aspects of his life and career.

This retirement marks the end of an era for fans of T.I., known for his significant influence in hip-hop, especially within the trap music genre. His decision seems to be a culmination of achieving a level of financial security and perhaps a personal desire to move away from the spotlight of live entertainment.

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Skip Bayless reportedly accused of offering Fox Sports employee $1.5M for sex

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Skip Bayless, known for his role as a sports commentator, has been named in a lawsuit where he’s accused of offering a former Fox Sports hairstylist, Noushin Faraji, $1.5 million to have sex with him.

The lawsuit also includes allegations of inappropriate physical contact and creating a hostile work environment over several years.

This legal action was filed in Los Angeles, with the plaintiff seeking unspecified damages from Bayless, Fox Sports, and Fox Corporation.

The accusations span from 2017 until last year, detailing incidents including “lingering hugs,” kisses on the cheek, and comments about changing her life if she complied with his advances.

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How it all started; Honoring the visionaries who birthed Supreme Masquerade Club in ‘Founders Day’ Celebration

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January 6, 2025

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Exactly 25 years ago, a group of men met and decided to establish a masquerade club.

Today, we celebrate the visionaries who founded the Supreme Masqueraders Club, paving the way for the legacy we have today.

This was made possible by; Abuma Boateng, Alfred Ankomah, Kojo Owusu, Christopher Forson.

A heartfelt thank you to our all current and past executives, members, tailors and bandsmen whose dedication and passion have made us Ghana’s biggest masquerade club.

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The Rock and John Cena are now both officially confirmed for #WWERAW debut on Netflix

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January 5, 2025

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The WWE Raw debut on Netflix is shaping up to be a historic event with confirmed appearances by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena.

The Rock has confirmed his participation for the debut episode of Raw on Netflix happening on January 6, 2025. The Rock has taken to social media to announce his return, emphasizing his dedication to his Samoan heritage and his family’s legacy in wrestling.

His involvement includes a promo segment, which suggests WWE is planning to leverage his star power to make a significant impact on the show’s new platform.

John Cena will kick off his farewell tour with this episode, marking it as a pivotal moment in his career. Cena has been vocal about not missing this “history-making day” for WWE, highlighting his pride in the merger between WWE and Netflix. He is scheduled to appear and cut a promo to hype his retirement tour.

This debut episode is not only a shift from traditional television to streaming but is also being treated with the magnitude of a Premium Live Event, featuring key matches and appearances by other wrestling legends like Hulk Hogan, indicating WWE’s intention to make a strong impression with its new streaming deal.

The anticipation around these appearances underscores WWE’s strategy to attract both long-time fans and new viewers to the Netflix platform, promising a memorable start to Raw’s new era.