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• 🎤 Real talk between queens! Eve and Nicki Minaj opened up about their shared struggles in the music game, showing how authenticity builds bridges in hip-hop.
• 🎵 Big news for Soulja Boy fans - the LA DA just dropped charges against him due to insufficient evidence. The rapper's already back on his grind!
• 🎪 Your weekend plans are set! From country vibes at the Bootlegger Festival to clean comedy with Mike Goodwin, Charlotte's got something for everyone.
• �park Community matters! Enderly Park residents are stepping up to keep their neighborhood spot safe and family-friendly.

Stay tuned to Power 98 - we're keeping you connected to what matters in the QC!

Music

Lil Baby Switches It Up: 'The Leak$' Drops This Month

Mark your calendars for August 15! Lil Baby's got something fresh cooking with 'The Leak$.' After hitting #1 with 'WHAM' earlier this year, he's back with a star-studded lineup featuring Playboi Carti, Young Thug, Lucki, Veeze, and Skooly. This switch-up from his planned 'Dominique' project comes with major buzz - and we've got the inside scoop on what made him change direction.

Music News

Coco Jones Drops 'MORE' - The Deluxe Edition You've Been Waiting For

The GRAMMY-winning star just hit us with big news - her first album is getting bigger and better. Coco's dropping 'MORE' on August 15, packed with fresh tracks to add to fan favorites like "ICU" and "Double Back." She's been teasing fans with sweet throwback vibes, sitting down with her younger self in a must-see clip that'll make you feel things. Want the inside scoop on what's coming?

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What's Crackin' in Charlotte?

• Eddie Griffin at The Comedy Zone: Catch Eddie Griffin at The Comedy Zone for two nights of laughter. Happening Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th, with multiple shows full of laughter.
• Pre Game Blitz: Join us for the Pre Game Blitz before every Carolina home game this season on the corner of Morehead and Cedar at Teranga City from 5p-7p with FREE admission. Stop by, get some food and drinks, and win some prizes before the game!!!
• Back 2 School Bash - FREE! Pull up to Pitts School Road Northwest in Concord on Saturday, August 9th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Grab some school supplies, groove to live music, and kick it with the community. The whole fam's invited to this free event!

Chick-fil-A Launching New Fall Menu This Month

The fall season is coming, and the menu items are too. With fall just around the corner, Chick-fil-A will be giving us something new to sip on. Starting August 18, the chain's limited-time new fall menu will feature a Cherry Berry & Sprite soda, Chick-fil-A sauce flavored waffle potato chips, and the rollout of the pretzel cheddar sandwich.

What a day in the QC! We hit you with the hottest music news - Lil Baby's dropping 'The Leak$' with Carti and Thug on August 15, while Coco Jones is blessing us with 'MORE' on the same day! 🎵

Eve and Nicki kept it real with their heart-to-heart, Soulja Boy's back in the clear, and Chick-fil-A's about to switch up their menu game with that Cherry Berry & Sprite combo! 🔥

Don't forget to hit up Eddie Griffin at The Comedy Zone this weekend, grab those school supplies at the Back 2 School Bash, and catch us at the Pre Game Blitz before the Carolina games! 🎪

That's a wrap on today's news, Charlotte! 🔥

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