Power1047 Nightcap: Tee Grizzley, Josh Levi and John David Washington Close August 6

Hip-Hop After Dark: Tee Grizzley Receives a Major Legal Reset

Tee Grizzley said every felony conviction on his record has been expunged, closing a legal chapter that has followed him since before “First Day Out” introduced him to a national audience.

The Detroit rapper appeared Wednesday in an Ingham County courtroom, where Judge Rosemarie Aquilina cleared the record of Terry Wallace, Tee Grizzley’s legal name. Local station WILX reported that Wallace had contacted the court and was invited to speak during a juvenile-weapons-court graduation. His role that day connected the personal milestone to a broader message about second chances, mentorship and what can happen when young people complete structured programs.

The practical effects can extend beyond a symbolic clean slate. Wallace told the court that felony convictions had limited international performances, business opportunities and access to some financial products. Expungement does not automatically guarantee a deal, a visa or a tour, but it can remove a barrier that shaped his professional decisions for years.

That makes the development both a legal story and a music-business story. Tee Grizzley has already built a career across music, gaming and entrepreneurship. The new chapter is about how much more freely those businesses can move when an old record no longer sits in the way.

Read the verified reports: WILX on Tee Grizzley’s court appearance and expungement and AllHipHop’s August 6 report

R&B After Dark: Josh Levi Keeps “SWERVE” Moving

Josh Levi is giving “SWERVE” another push with a visual built around movement, performance and the record’s driving metaphor.

The song pairs Levi’s smooth vocal approach with production from Jack Rochon, using a firm kick, spacious synthesizers and low-end movement to keep the track polished without overcrowding it. The visual places Levi and dancers in a raceway-style setting, turning the central metaphor into choreography instead of simply illustrating the lyrics.

“SWERVE” was released July 27 and is connected to the expected deluxe expansion of Levi’s 2025 debut album, HYDRAULIC. No release date for that deluxe edition had been announced by Thursday night, so the confirmed story is the single and visual—not an invented album schedule.

For contemporary R&B, the rollout is a reminder that a song does not have to disappear after its first release-day window. A strong visual, live performances and a clear identity can keep a record moving while an artist prepares the next chapter.

Watch and listen: SoulBounce on Josh Levi’s “SWERVE” visual and “SWERVE” on Apple Music

Entertainment Wire: John David Washington Enters Mime

John David Washington is set to star in Mime, a supernatural horror thriller that Sony’s Screen Gems acquired after a competitive bidding process.

Nikyatu Jusu, whose feature Nanny won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, will direct from a screenplay by Stephen Herman. Plot details remain under wraps, which means the strongest version of the story is also the simplest: Washington is attached to lead, Jusu is directing and Screen Gems controls the package.

The pairing is the reason to watch. Washington has moved between large-scale studio films, crime drama and character-driven work, while Jusu has already shown an ability to use genre as a doorway into family, identity and psychological pressure. Mime gives them a new space to meet without requiring unsupported guesses about the story.

No production start or release date was confirmed Thursday. Until the studio announces more, those details should remain open.

Read the report: Deadline on John David Washington and Mime

Power Beat: Nottingham Giant Food Closes After Roughly 50 Years

The Giant Food at 7920–30 Belair Road in Nottingham closed Thursday evening after roughly five decades serving the Baltimore County community.

Giant said the decision followed a routine evaluation of its business and the local trade area. The company pointed customers toward other nearby stores and its pickup and delivery services. Pharmacy customers were to be notified about prescription transfers, while employees were offered opportunities to transfer to other Giant locations.

For residents, the important part is what changes after the doors close. Grocery access is measured in more than mileage: transportation, mobility, pharmacy continuity and the time required to reach another full-service store all shape the real impact. Giant has listed alternatives, but the closure still removes a familiar neighborhood stop that served multiple generations.

The Nottingham shutdown follows other Baltimore-area Giant closures, including the Edmondson Village store in 2024. Any discussion of what replaces the Putty Hill Plaza location should wait for a confirmed announcement from the property owner or a future tenant.

Read the local report: WMAR-2 News on the Nottingham Giant Food closure

Tonight’s Scripted Streaming Pick: My Life with the Walter Boys Season 3

Season 3 of My Life with the Walter Boys arrived on Netflix Thursday, giving viewers eight new episodes of the scripted young-adult drama.

The series returns to Jackie Howard’s life in Silver Falls and the relationships surrounding the Walter family. Netflix says a fourth season is already in production for 2027, so tonight’s release is not being positioned as the end of the story.