Living up to the hype is under rated these days. In some cases, living up to this, "hype" puts you in predicaments that you can't turn back from. It's all relative and can be classified in various ways depending on the situation/circumstance. This theory is not quite the case; but is as it relates to the unfortunate death of Tupac Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur. Tupac lead a life of rebelliousness and suffered the consequences for it. Afeni Shakur Davis also was a Black Panther as a young adult and an activist and philanthropist in her later years - RIP. LeBron James to star in "Space Jam 2"; classic example of living up to the hype! The original "Space Jam", starring Michael Jordan shot to #1 when it opened up back in the day and went on to become the highest grossing basketball movie ever (at the time) making $230 million worldwide. Comedian Larry Wilmore delivered a cringe worthy speech at President Barack Obama’s final White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday. The Nightly News host dropped the N-bomb during his first and hopefully last time hosting an event at the White House; see what the crew has to say on this one! Diddy announces retirement and plans on devoting 100 percent of his time to film. Diddy is an exception to, living up to the hype, as he has shown and proven his worth on different levels. To his credit, he's acted in 17 films according to IMDB including, Monster's Ball, Carlito's Way: Rise to Power, A Raisin In the Sun, CSI, Entourage, and Muppets Most Wanted. Cash Money co-owners Birdman and Slim recently revealed that they are currently in the early stages of developing film scripts for a Cash Money biopic. The biopic will feature a lot of untold stories of things that happened in the background of their company before their deal with Universal. President Obama and First Lady, Michelle Obama's eldest child is following in her parents footsteps and will attend Harvard University. However, not right away - find out more! Also, resident Life Coach, "Coach Mase" joined the conversation and left everyone with some great thoughts as we go into the Mother's Day holiday season. Hit him up on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook @coachmase to get up on what's needed to strive further in your life! Until next time.

There was lots of "noteworthy" discussion topics trending that we HAVE to touch on. Everything from Beyonce to Billy Dee - let's get to it! Beyonce's BEEHIVE members have been working OVERTIME since Saturday night - when Beyonce ROCKED THE WORLD with her "Lemonade" album release. One angry fan put together Jay Z's HO-FAX. The list contains all the women that Jay Z has been intimate with (allegedly) since meeting his wife Beyonce. Chobani employees get a big surprise from their CEO. Hamdi Ulukaya, Chobani's CEO, said Tuesday that he will award his full-time employees an ownership stake in the privately held company. As everyone knows, the legend himself, Prince, passed away at 57 years of age. WELL...Prince's sister has filed legal documents stating the late superstar did not have a will. Prince was worth $300 million according to various estimates. And his estate is expected to grow as sales of his music have exploded since his death..stay tuned! YOUR BOY IS BACK! Billy Dee Willams mug is coming soon to a can near you ... 'cause he's now the face of his old go-to beverage -- Colt 45. Kanye West new artist, Desiigner, has the #1 song in the country, "Panda". The Brooklyn rapper's debut single leads the Hot 100 chart. At just 18 years and 11 months, Desiigner has become the youngest male artist to hit #1 in 9 years - Congrats...even though you sound like Future. Money, Money, Money - are Black millennials closing the investment gap? Special guest, Mr. Ken Sanders of the "Ken Sanders Foundation" shed light and gave up some jems on how to grow and sustain wealth; specifically amongst the younger generation. Give him a hit with questions at, [email protected] and/or [email protected]; get your mind and pockets right!! KING Cyrus put us in the mood with the right mix and Howard University, Class of 2016 graduate, Ms. Ashia Barnes joined in with some great insight. Coach Mase called in to add his wonderful views on wealth and society in general. We'll be back - don't go far!

That's right, today is 4/20! The time of the year nationally, where folks that "indulgent" covet what comes with it - if you know what I mean. However, 4/20 has and is also associated with issues. For example, rapper "Waka Flaka"; as accomplished of a marijuana smoker that he is/or claims to be can overdue it. The rapper was in Seattle Sunday and his evening was interrupted by some EMTs who gave him a lift in their ambulance. Waka blames it on "#nonGMO edibles and 20 or more blunts." CAnother famous rapper, "Rick Ross' was like a loud fart in a quiet room when his ankle bracelet went off over the weekend at the White House. Ross was there along with a bunch of other rappers -- Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes, J. Cole, Wale and DJ Khaled -- to support Obama's Brother's Keeper youth initiative, ironically to keep men of color out of trouble. McDonald's offers all-you-can-eat fries promotion. Hardcoare French fry fans might want to think about booking a summer vacation to St. Joseph Missouri...find out more! OJ Simpson ‘Wants To Date Kris AND Caitlyn Jenner’ If He’s Released From Jail Next Year - huh?? Claims have emerged his fixations have become as twisted as his existence, with the shamed former American footballer apparently planning to pursue reality TV veteran Kris Jenner – and her ex-husband, now known as Caitlyn Jenner – if he’s released. You have to hear what the crew has to say about this one! Have you ever thought of what normal everyday sayings/phrases mean; you may be surprised that some of them may have racist origins...find out what these are. You want to know what the top 10 greatest Hip-Hop songs of all-time - you have to listen to find out; after you do your 4/20 that is. KING Cyrus gave a good mix to get your in your zone for this monumental occasion. Also, our Social Media intern and Howard University 2016 graduate, Ashia Barnes joined us in place of host Sonia Nichole. We've ALWAYS got you covered; until next week!

There's a new era in how things are viewed. Weather it's social media, in business, or just in everyday life occurrences. Speaking of which; have you ever thought about how to ask your boss for a pay raise? 57% of women had never asked for a raise. Ironically, the same was true for 46% of men. We had a great conversation about this one! Rob Kardashian and Black Chyna are in position to follow in Kim's footsteps and cash in with a TV wedding special worth millions, but Rob's gonna have to go against the family to get paid. Several big-time TV producers are putting together offers for Rob and Chyna. They're looking at $150k-$200k each per episode, plus another $500k each for the finale; must be nice! A Notorious B.I.G hologram tour may be coming to a city near you. The news of Big Poppa's hologram comes on the heels of P. Diddy announcing this Bad Boy reunion tour. The news of a Big Poppa’s hologram comes on the heels of P.Diddy announcing his Bad Boy reunion tour. You can get the first look at the hologram in Faith Evans video from her forthcoming record The King and I...BIG news! NuniRae is back again with a nother "GURLA Letter". Also, Illastr8's own Howard University interns, Ashia Barnes and Kahdijah Cole were back sitting in for Sonia Nicohole to give there stance on what's trending in today's social media world. We'll be back at you next week!

There are LOTS of people in today's world that love to be someone that there not. On the other hand, there are also people that would love to not be who they are. Unfortunately on both ends, you can only have it one way. For instance, Rick Ross' protege, and DMV resident Fat Trel, got busted for passing off counterfeit bills in a Maryland casino, but he says the funny money is just what an ATM spit out to him. This is what I'm talking about. You do these sorts of things and not be pulled up on them? In not so fake but unlucky news, Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles files for bankruptcy. The famous Californian soul food restaurant's parent company, East Cost Foods, Inc., says it owes creditors between $10 million and $50 million, but has assets totaling less than $50,000. Snoop Dogg, Dre Dre, Kendrick Lamar...we need your help! My guy Katt Williams is once again in the news. I've come to realize that this guy has serious issues. Katt Williams and the 17-year-old kid he fought are both wanted by cops now for disorderly conduct. No more freaking out about turning on those stupid push notifications, y'all. Instagram will be introducing 60-second video for all of us to enjoy. I don't know how I feel about this one? This is the #1 Faker in the WORLD! Almost Half of Donald Trump's Supporters Say Black People Are Violent and Lazy - HUH??? According to new data from the American National Elections Studies 2016 pilot survey, 45% of Trump supporters believe the word "violent" describes black people in the United States either extremely well or very well. This guy just needs to give it up after this one! We revamped our crew...just for this show though. The Illastr8 Radio Show's Social Media and PR/Marketing interns, Ms. Ashia Barnes and Kahdijiah Cole were in the house to fill in for NuniRae and Sonia Nichole - Howard University Class of 2016! They did a great job and were very critical when discussing our segment topic, "10 weirdest job interview questions". When questions deviate from the expected, employers tend to be assessing candidates personalities, workplace experience and problem-solving skills; find out more! KING Cyrus was in the building too; which we all know how he gets down! Keep everything were it is and check back with us next Wednesday..

The world today is all over the place! Between international issues, the recent presidency playground antics, and Kim and Kanye...we have a lot on our plates to say the least. This is were we come in. I'm sure everyone has heard about the recent attacks in Brussels. Well, Facebook has activated it's Safety Check feature so people in Brussels can let loved ones know they're okay. This is one of the great things about technology today. Tray Walker, a 23-year-old cornerback with the Baltimore Ravens, died Friday from injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Miami. The guys now coming out of college are so reckless today as it relates to there money and how they spend there extra curricular time. Barack Obama descended on Cuba with a pomp unmatched by the Pope on Sunday, becoming the first American president to visit Cuba in nearly a century, and the first since a revolution led by Fidel Castro toppled a US-backed strongman in 1959 - WOW! This is huge...find out more. Did you know that 1 in 4 people have almost nothing saved for retirement? About 26% of workers said they and their spouse have saved less than $1,000. Another 16% said they have between $1,000 and $10,000 stashed away for retirement. This generation has other things in mind obviously. Pro wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan just scored $25 million in punitive damages in his sex tape lawsuit, bringing his total haul to $140 million. This guys is all over the place as well - find out more. Happy 10 years Twitter! Did you know the invention of the hashtag also started on the same social site? I know, right? It's hard to recall a time when that little '#' was just a weird button on our phone. Whether you're into naked selfies or hard-hitting news, it's all gone down on Twitter over the past decade. We've got some of the iconic moments shared over this time. Also, resident Life Coach, "Coach Mase" joined us and dropped some major jewels. Check him out on Twitter and Instagram @ coachmase22. Big Sin / aka Kool_Mo_B was not in the building, but the rest of the crew held it down. KING Cyrus stamped us again also. Until next Wednesday...

We've all at one point or another have had nostalgic moments. We'll we have some good stuff to bring up today based off of this idea. Everyone's favorite burrito spot, Chipotle faces biggest financial loss due to E.coli scare. This is a very serious issue as millions of people daily eat there food; find out more. Students in need to pay loans off - we have the answer! Some companies now are offering students loan payoffs. We give you some ideas on those companies to look into. The G.O.A.T., "LL Cool J" retires, un-retires, then announces new album. Actually, it was all an joke - not funny. OJ is back in the news and not because of him directly. Apparently, a knife was found on his property that brought up the speculation that this could have been the actual knife. It turns out that it wasn't. Based on the, "OJ vs. The People" movie and this...I don't know, OJ may not have been the only one at fault in this - check out the conversation from the crew. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson gets richer, even after death. Sony has just purchased the rights to his catalogue along with the rights to other catalogues that his musical estate owned for $750 million dollars! I'm sure his children will get the bulk of this. The Illastr8 Radio is here for the Jackson family! Rob Kardashian and socialite/former stripper, Blac Chyna may be pregnant? New pictures show that there may be something there. This family from the mother on down, loves black men! As they say, "once you go black, you NEVER go back". Find out more on this ratchetness. Check back next week for more updates and news!

What's really politically correct these days? With everything that goes on in social media vs. what we see on television, there's no telling what will take place next. Tragically, a Virginia police officer was killed - on her first day on the job! Before this, only three police officers were killed since 1970. This is what I'm talking about. When it comes to crossing international frontiers, there's one travel document that opens more doors than any other. And it isn't a US passport. With a German passport, travelers can enter 177 out of 218 countries and territories without a visa - find out more! AT&T will start selling you cable TV over the Internet. It'll be like Netflix -- download the app, sign up, type in a credit card number, and start streaming a TV show. This is working with Direct TV. I'm not a fan of them, but again...we have to be politically correct. I'm sure everyone watched or heard about the Oscars? I'm also sure, that everyone saw Stacey Dash? If nothing else, you have to hear what the crew had to say of this whole situation and how Chris Rock did as the host; with "Fight the Power" playing as he enters the stage. Taco Bell fans - look out! Taco Bell is stuffing Cheetos into their "Crunchwrap Sliders". This is a perfect example of anything new, most people are open too it. One of our favorite listeners, MeMe Adams called in to share her unique perspectives on life and what's going on in today's world; got to love her! Check back with us next week for more of the latest and greatest.

Is it me or is today's society just all over the place? Welcome back everyone to another stellar Illastr8 Radio Show, let's get it in! "The Dog - DMX" is in the news again tragically this time as he was found unconscious at a hotel parking lot. He has since been stabilized. We wish the legend well, but you got to say NO to drugs bruh! The big news headlines as of lately has been the Super Bowl performance from Beyoncé regarding her new "Formation" song. It's sparked a lot of noise about the whole vibe of her performance and music video for that matter as she promotes the "Black Lives Matter" movement in both visuals. Being an artist is about freedom of speech, so don't hate on something that you know deep down is the truth. Check out what the crew has to say about this one! Positively, America has a near record 5.6 million job openings. Despite the economies woes, companies are and have been hiring since Dec '15. Our favorite candidate, Donald J. Trump is doing his usual antics, this time with Ted Cruz. Apparently, there is a website defaming him by calling him a p**y e.g. tedcruzisap**y.com...listen to what said on this. The crew also touched on the Oscars and the lack of diversity - besides "The Weekend" being present; Amber Rose and Black Chyna have there asses out for Carnival in Trinidad, and ongoing beef with Ciara and Future over there son. Don't worry, we ALWAYS got you covered! KING Cyrus gave us something to vibe too in the music mix and eloquently provided us with his perspectives on what's going on. The newest member to the team, Ms. Ashia Barnes, Social Media Intern/Mngr pitched in some thoughts as well. Follow her on Twitter @therealbklyn, she's always LIVE! Until next time...

It's been a minute, so we have to get back to business! Kim Kardashian surrenders and takes a pic with arch enemy Amber Rose one day after Wiz Khalifa plays Kim's sex tape at his concert! This thing here is soooo crazy! Both are social media hoes (for lack of better words) and have build there careers doing this sort of thing - consistently...what would you expect. Someone actually created a "Six Degrees of F*ckeration Map" showing all the common sex partners that the Kardashians had with Black Chyna and Amber Rose! I see why there all fighting - there all going around one another, having sex with each other partners, NASTY...check this one out! The crew also discussed everything from the "OJ vs. The People" series to the Iowa Caucuses. You know we always got you covered! The crew also premiered our new Social Media Manager, Ms. Ashia Barnes to keep you REALLY, "In the Know" when it comes to what and how you listen to us every week! Resident follower, "Mimi Adams" called in with her unique perspectives on the conversation and her thoughts. My guy, KING Cyrus did his thing and took us around the world and back with the jams! As you can see...you have no choice now but to come back next week - see you soon.