This week in Hot Topics! Kanye, Cardi, NFL Draft, & the Royal Baby!

THIS WEEK HAS BEEN A HAPPENIN' ONE!

John Legend tweeted "We got love. We agree to disagree" this Friday (courtesy of Twitter/people.com)

Kanye West is still tweeting his "right to individual thought" on Twitter, going so far as to supporting "his brother" President Donald Trump; he stated that the two "have dragon energy" (whatever that means). This firestorm led to his fellow musicians reaching out via Twitter on his recent behavior, from crooner John Legend to Chance the Rapper. Legend "agreed to disagree" with the "Late Registration" rapper on his political views, followed up with a dinner with both their families. Chance stated that all people have the right to have their own political views, saying that all African-Americans do not "have to be Democrats".

Kanye out in LA sporting the Republican red Trump "Make America Great Again" hat (courtesy of people.com)

Many root Kanye's tweets to the 2007 loss of his mother, Donda West. She died from pre-existing heart conditions while undergoing a cosmetic surgery procedure at the hands of Dr. Jan Adams. After his mom's tragic death, he blamed himself for the loss for many years, leading to a 2015 hospitalization.

West with his mother Donda at the Grammy Awards in 2005 (courtesy of mic.com)

What's even more shocking is that he "forgave" the surgeon after hating him for over a decade; more surprising is his newly-proposed album cover photo of Dr. Adams he sent to a friend in a way to "stop hating". Judging by his recent Tweets and behavior, it's no wonder why this isn't a surprise.

The 'Bodak Yellow" rapper performing at Coachella on April 21st (courtesy of people.com)

In other hip-hop news, Cardi B said on her Instagram that she will be taking time off from performing to focus on the birth of her first child with Migos rapper Offset. She is 7 months along, due early this summer. She said that she is constantly tired and "can barely breathe". Well, if you saw her Coachella performance two weekends ago, you'll see exactly why she'd want to take some time off! Kudos to her and new baby!

Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield (courtesy of wikipedia.com) 

This past week also had a lot of sports fans talking, including myself. In the first round of the NFL Draft, Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first pick. The 21-year-old has a lot riding on him, given his recent Heisman Trophy win and the Browns' (less than stellar) record. Hopefully he'll bring some hope to the team.

Penn State RB Saquon Barkley is drafted by the New York Giants (courtesy of akronbeaconjournal.com)

BUT, in more exciting news, Penn State RB Saqoun Barkley got selected by my favorite team the New York Giants! The Nittany Lion junior was drafted in the second pick of the first round, immediately following Mayfield. Earlier this year, there was talk of the Coplay, PA native as a shoe-in for the Eagles, particularly after their most recent and first Superbowl win. Alas, he will be welcomed by the G-Men to bring them back to victory!

The baby has a name! Welcome to the world Prince Louis Arthur Charles! (courtesy of nbcnews.com)

In royal baby news, Will and Kate have named their newborn son Louis Arthur Charles! Louis is decidated to Prince Phillip's grandfather Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg; the name descended to William's own full name, William Arthur Phillip Louis, as well as the baby's new older brother Prince George Alexander Louis. Arthur is the name of Queen Victoria's youngest and favorite child Prince Arthur. Charles, of course, is past down from Will's father, Prince Charles, who is next in line for the throne. The child's full title is for sure a mouthful: His Royal Highness, Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge. Congrats to the royal family!

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