WHAT ODDS? YBF Tennis Chick Victoria Duval Speaks On SURPRISE UPSET At The U.S. Open

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11 years ago

August 29, 2013

There’s another YBF chick tennis star on our radar, and she’s only 17. Check out what Victoria Duval had to say about her surprise upset at last night’s U.S. Open match….

She and her family have beat the odds in all forms–her doctor father barely escaped death during the Haiti earthquake and Victoria just beat at top 20 player at the U.S. Open, after never even beating anyone ranked over 69th.

Victoria was born in Miami, Florida but grew up in her parents’ native country of Haiti. The family moved back to the U.S. after Victoria–at 7–and some of her cousins were taken hostage by robbers. And a tennis pro is what she became.

The 296th ranked (yes, 296th!) teen beat #11 seed and 2011 Champion Samantha Stosur on Tuesday, and we’re loving her outlook on WINNING in life. During her post game on-court interview, the bubbly teen told the crowd in Flushing, NY:

‘There’s a lot to be thankful for. I don’t take anything for granted… My Dad is really fortunate to be here….I thank God every day for everything that’s happened. Life is short.’

And she refuses to talk about the hostage situation because it’s too traumatic:

‘It’s not a good memory, so I’ve tried to forget as much as I could about it. I don’t remember too much of it anymore, which is great.’

Her dad, who was trapped underneath a crumbled home during the Haitian earthquake after being there for his usual back-and-forth physician work, was there front and center cheering on his baby girl.

The Daily Mail reports:

‘One morning we got a call from him and he was (trapped) under the house,’ Victoria told CNN in 2011.

‘He was sort of giving us his last words and said to my mum, ‘Tell the kids I love them.’ Mum just collapsed on the floor, but she said, ‘No, no, no, you are going to make it.”

Jean-Maurice was buried alive for hours. He did eventually escape but was left with a punctured lung, a shattered arm and five broken ribs.

Real estate developer Harry Kitchen, a friend of the family through tennis connections, paid $30,000 to airlift Victoria’s dad back to the U.S., where he received the attention that saved his life.

This Victoria is winning in life, and we’re loving it. Congrats! Check out Victoria’s inspiring highlights and post-game interview below:

BONUS: Tennis champ Serena Williams was spotted relaxing a bit on Friday at Bagatelle with her rumored boyfriend and coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, before her big matches this week. And she didn’t miss U.S. Open practice at 8Am the next morn. Good luck ‘Rena!

Photos: Reuters

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Skilla Baby Teases New Project With “Free Big Meech”

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2 hours ago

April 19, 2024

Big C

Save the date because April 26 comes the latest project The Coldest. Skilla Baby is poised for the announcement by unveiling a brand new single Free Big Meech. Produced by MIA JayC and Lee Choppn, this single hinges on tense synths and punchy 808s, while Skilla Baby unleashes a vital verbal flurry. Paving a lane to the forefront of the game at high-speed, rising Detroit rapper spoke on the project:

I took my time to put this project together… Sometimes, I feel like people try to place me in a box. The pressure of being a new artist, being successful, staying disciplined, and still clocking into the studio is very strenuous. But fun at the same time. As an artist, I’m known as the “Girl’s guy”. But I’ll never forget I come from the streets. As a real person, I feel so many emotions (mad, sad, happy, anxious, etc.). I say that to say, sorry for the wait but I wanted to put everything I feel into one project. Grab your coats…

Next up, the Vultures Eat The Most Tour takes him across the country on his most extensive jaunt yet. He also joins forces with New Orleans heavy-hitter Rob49 to co-headline the tour with tickets available here. This year is gearing up to be the coldest yet so pre-order your copy of the project here. Stream the official audio below and connect with Skilla Baby 0n Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Videos

“Wake Up” With Young Franco & Master Peace

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3 hours ago

April 19, 2024

Big C

It’s harder to wake up when you have mundane ish to do. Unveiling a brand new music video, Young France recruits UK Indie sensation Master Peace for huge new track Wake Up. Life becomes easier when you’re on the path to becoming a rockstar. The music video, shot in the UK, follows Young Franco and Master Peace individually, through a first-person lens as they undertake “mundane” daily activities until they then meet and begin to enjoy the iconic streets and taxis of London together. Franco spoke on the track:

Working with Master Peace has been an amazing experience. I found out about his project via his record “Eyes on You” and have wanted to work with him since that moment. I was writing a bunch of tracks in 2020. One of them being an early version of Wake Up, which I wrote with Elliot from Delta Riggs. I connected with Master Peace online and once I got to London last year, we smashed this in a couple of hours. His new record is fantastic and I’m super excited how this one turned out. Special mention to Danio from Husky Loops for some added production too.

Young Franco has started 2024 off with a bang, where he teamed up with UK rapper S1mba for the release of the funk laid hip hop track HITA. Wake Up follows a busy year of touring already, where he has done a sold out run of Europe with a string of sold-out shows in the USA. Young Franco has accumulated over 200 million streams and plans to continue to put Astralwerks Records on the map. Stream your copy of the single here and watch the dreamlike visual below. Stay connected with Young Franco on Instagram, Facebook, and Soundcloud.

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GBaby A Million Unleashes Heat with “Da City” Featuring DJ Tree Gotti & OG HUSTLE

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1 day ago

April 18, 2024

King O'muni Lens

GBaby A Million showcases his versatility and lyrical prowess in his latest smash single, “Da City,” featured on the album “Concrete Rose.” Teaming up with DJ Tree Gotti and OG HUSTLE, GBaby delivers an energetic anthem that resonates with the spirit of city life.

“Da City” is more than just a rap song—it’s a vivid portrayal of the culture, struggles, and triumphs found within city streets. With dynamic verses and a catchy beat, GBaby A Million, OG HUSTLE, and DJ Tree Gotti paint a picture of unity, resilience, and pride, capturing the essence of those who hustle and grind in the concrete jungle.

Listeners will find themselves nodding along to the infectious rhythm while absorbing the raw honesty and authenticity of the lyrics. GBaby A Million proves once again why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the hip hop scene, leaving audiences eager for more.