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Achilles Injury Sidelines Haliburton, His Heroics Won’t Be Forgotten

5 days ago | 92q.com | Brian James

Tyrese Haliburton left it all on the court tonight. In one of the most emotional moments of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers star was helped off the floor after suffering a non-contact injury to his lower right leg in the first quarter of Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers later confirmed he would not return, and his father revealed to ESPN that the injury was to his Achilles.
Nicki Minaj Breaks Another One of Drake's Billboard Records

5 days ago | 92q.com | Brian James

Let’s take a moment to give the Queen her crown…again. Nicki Minaj has officially broken yet another record, becoming the solo artist with the most No. 1s in Billboard’s Rap Digital Sales Chart history. Her latest track, Banned From NO, featuring Lil Wayne, debuted at No. 1 — marking her 25th chart-topper and pushing her ahead of longtime collaborator and Young Money brother, Drake. While the two rap giants had previously been tied at 24, Nicki’s latest win now makes her the standalone leader.
Cardi B Might Be Hitting the WWE Ring, WWE Executive Shares

2 weeks ago | 92q.com | Brian James

Could Cardi B be lacing up the boots and stepping into the ring? According to WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H, it’s more than just wishful thinking, it might actually happen. The Bronx superstar is already locked in to host this summer’s WWE SummerSlam, and if Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s latest comments are any indication, the door is wide open for Cardi to go from mic to mat. “I don’t know if anybody can control Cardi B, let me just start with that,” Triple H told Billboard.
Gov. Wes Moore Launches $10M ‘UPLIFT’ Program to Revitalize Baltimore

2 weeks ago | 92q.com | Brian James

Maryland just made a serious move toward changing lives and communities — for good. Governor Wes Moore announced a brand-new $10 million initiative called UPLIFT on Friday, aimed at increasing property values and boosting homeownership in neighborhoods that have historically been disinvested — starting right here in East Baltimore’s Orchard Ridge community. Through UPLIFT, vacant lots and abandoned structures will be transformed into affordable homes.
Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported Returns to U.S. to Face Fed Charges

3 weeks ago | 92q.com | Brian James

In a story that reads like something straight out of a political drama, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, has officially been brought back to the United States, but not to correct an error. Instead, he’s facing federal criminal charges. For months, this case has sparked outrage and deep legal tension between the courts and the Trump administration.
Timbaland Introduces World’s First AI Music Star-and It’s Dope

3 weeks ago | 92q.com | Brian James

In a move that’s got both the industry and the internet buzzing, Timbaland just announced he’s diving headfirst into the future. He’s teaming up with AI-powered artists that aren’t even real in the traditional sense… and it’s actually kind of fire. The legendary producer has launched Stage Zero, a new AI-focused entertainment company that introduces the world to its first signed artist: TaTa, an artificial intelligence-powered singer who’s being called the face of a new genre—A-Pop.
NBA YoungBoy Thanks Donald Trump After Receiving Presidential Pardon

4 weeks ago | 92q.com | Brian James

NBA YoungBoy is once again a free man — and he’s giving credit where he believes it’s due. The Baton Rouge rapper issued a public statement thanking President Donald Trump after receiving a presidential pardon for gun charges that had previously landed him behind bars. “I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building — as a man, as a father, and as an artist,” YoungBoy said following the surprise move.
Mayor Scott Appoints New Health Commissioner With Baltimore Roots

4 weeks ago | 92q.com | Brian James

BALTIMORE, MD — After more than a year without a permanent leader at the helm, Baltimore is preparing to welcome a new health commissioner — and she’s no stranger to Charm City. Dr. Michelle Taylor has been named the next commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department, set to begin her tenure on August 4, according to a Friday announcement from Mayor Brandon Scott’s office.
Lil Durk Accused of Witness Intimidation in Murder-for-Hire Case

1 month ago | 92q.com | Brian James

Lil Durk is facing even more legal heat as he awaits trial in a federal murder-for-hire case tied to the killing of Quando Rondo’s cousin back in 2022. According to prosecutors, the Chicago rapper has allegedly threatened witnesses while behind bars. The claims come in response to Durk’s request for a full dismissal of the case, which he and his legal team argue is built largely around rap lyrics — not actual evidence. But federal prosecutors aren’t backing down.
New Orleans Jail Escape Linked to Inside Help, Employee Arrested

1 month ago | 92q.com | Brian James

In a story that sounds like it was pulled straight from a prison-break film, New Orleans is reeling from the chaos of a jail escape that saw ten inmates vanish into the night—and now, the alleged inside help is in cuffs. The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office confirmed the arrest of Sterling Williams, a 33-year-old maintenance worker for the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office.