NWO SPARROW
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NWO Sparrow — The New Voice of NYC
I cover hip-hop, WWE & entertainment with an edge. Urban journalist repping the culture. Writing for Medium.com & Vocal, bringing raw stories, real voices & NYC energy to every headline.
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From “Push Ups” To Paperwork: Drake Is Suing Everybody Because He Lost To Kendrick by NWO Sparrow
Drake Is Now Suing Everybody Because He Lost The Battle Hip hop is supposed to be about standing tall in the fire. When you step into the ring, you either throw harder punches or you get knocked out. Drake decided to call Kendrick Lamar out with “Push Ups” and tried to move the chess pieces into his favor. He had Akademiks on stream applying pressure like a hype man from the sidelines, putting a timer on Kendrick to respond. The whole internet sat back waiting for the moment when K Dot would step out the shadows.
By NWO SPARROW5 months ago in Beat
The Real Ones Know: Nvious & Friends Concert Ain’t Just a Show, It’s a Movement by NWO Sparrow
The Ultimate Fan Guide to Nvious & Friends at Now and Thens in Brooklyn I’ve been following Nvious closely this year, and watching his steady rise has been more than just entertainment. It has felt like a reminder of what hip-hop culture in New York is about. When an artist like him finds his rhythm, it is not only about the music but also about the way his work represents persistence, community, and identity. His latest project, String Theory Vol. 2, struck me because it combined sharp lyricism with beats that carried both nostalgia and newness. It sounded like someone confident enough to lean into tradition but bold enough to carve out his own lane. That balance is rare, and it is part of what makes his upcoming Nvious & Friends show at Now and Thens in Brooklyn feel so important.
By NWO SPARROW5 months ago in Beat
17-Year-Old Rapper Babychiefdoit Says ChatGPT Writes His Lyrics – And He’s NOT Ashamed (Should He Be?) by NWO Sparrow
The rap game has never been about playing fair. It's about who works the smartest, not the hardest. Back in 2007, Soulja Boy didn't wait for the industry to notice him. He took his music straight to LimeWire, flooded the internet with his songs, and tricked the world into thinking he was bigger than he was. That hustle turned "Crank That" into a global hit and changed the game forever. What made Soulja Boy special wasn't just his music but his understanding of how to manipulate the digital landscape to his advantage. At a time when most artists were still relying on traditional promotion, he saw the power of peer-to-peer sharing and made it work for him.
By NWO SPARROW5 months ago in Beat
Criminally Underrated: My Case for Giving Ab Liva His Flowers by NWO Sparrow
When I talk about rappers who never quite get the spotlight they deserve, Ab Liva is one of the first names that comes to mind. The thing about hip hop is that it’s built on moments. One feature, one verse, one hook can change everything for an artist. For me, my first Ab Liva moment was back in 2014 on Pusha T’s solo album “My Name Is My Name.” The record “Suicide” had already hooked me with its dark, cold Pharell production and Pusha’s trademark precision. But when Ab Liva stepped in on his verse, it was like the temperature in the room dropped a few more degrees. His voice had this calm menace, a control that made you rewind his part just to catch the little details in the way he put words together. I remember thinking, “This guy just walked on the track like he owned it.” Even with Pusha T holding his own, Ab Liva’s verse felt like the one that stuck to your ribs after the song ended.
By NWO SPARROW5 months ago in Beat
LYNX OUTCLASS NY LIBERTY: Defending Champs Held to Season-Low 71 Points in Home Loss by NWO Sparrow
Liberty Stumble at Home Against League-Leading Lynx in Defensive Struggle BROOKLYN — The Barclays Center crowd fell silent in the closing minutes as the New York Liberty’s offense sputtered to a halt against the Minnesota Lynx, dropping a frustrating 83-71 decision on their home floor Sunday afternoon. In what was supposed to be a statement game against the WNBA’s top team, the Liberty (20-11) instead delivered their second-worst shooting performance of the season (39.4% FG) while committing 15 turnovers that fueled Minnesota’s transition attack. The loss spoiled a historic day that saw franchise legend Tari Phillips inducted into the Liberty’s Ring of Honor at halftime, leaving the 11,203 fans in attendance with more questions than answers about their team’s championship readiness.
By NWO SPARROW5 months ago in Unbalanced
The Quiet Rise Of ONE Venture Group: Inside The Media Disruptor Outpacing Legacy Giants by NWO Sparrow
The Inc. 5000's Dark Horse: How ONE Venture Group Quietly Became the Media Disruptor Nobody Saw Coming In today's business landscape where Silicon Valley heads obsesses over AI startups and Wall Street loyalist chase crypto unicorns, ONE Venture Group (OVG) has rewritten the rules of success. Their appearance at No. 1175 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list wasn't just another ranking, it was a cultural statement. While tech companies burn through venture capital and media conglomerates chase algorithm-driven content, OVG's founders, Jason Carter, Steve Canal, and Troy Brown , built their empire on something more fundamental, understanding the heartbeat of communities the mainstream often overlooks. Their 1,552% three-year growth rate isn't just impressive , it's revolutionary for a Black-owned media company in an industry still dominated by legacy players.
By NWO SPARROW5 months ago in Journal
