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A pair of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami were reportedly raided by law enforcement on Monday (March 25). Fox 11 reports that the raids were executed by Homeland Security “in connection” with an ongoing federal sex trafficking investigation. Helicopters scoped out the chaotic scene in Holmby Hills. Fox added that the property was […]
Joyner Lucas follows up his first album and Grammy nomination with a sophomore album titled Not Now I’m Busy. The 17-track album includes collaborations with Jelly Roll, DMX, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Twista, Logic, Symba, Buffalo native Conway the Machine, and Nefertitti Avani. The song “Best For Me” features Jelly Roll and has already reached […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month, the R&B genre is experiencing an exciting uplift, thanks to the groundbreaking work of Black women artists who are redefining the sound and scope of the genre with their diverse musical styles and deep musicianship. Here are five Black women in R&B making significant strides this year: Honey Bxby from Asbury, […]
Domonique Brown, a Metro Detroit U.S. history teacher known as Drippin Honey in her rap career, was fired from Taylor Preparatory High School after a parent objected to her musical endeavors. Despite being celebrated as “Teacher of the Month,” Brown’s dual role sparked controversy, leading to her dismissal in October 2023. Brown, who has dedicated […]
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told, a new documentary from Jermaine Dupri, 21 Savage and Luther Campbell, is now on Hulu. The documentary shares the “untold story” surrounding the popular Atlanta parties that swelled to popularity in the ’90s. Taking viewers back to the roots, the documentary details how “Freaknik” started as a spring break picnic […]
Rochester native Danielle Ponder, a remarkable singer/songwriter with a unique blend of blues, R&B, soul, and “trip-hop,” talks to BET about leaving her law practice, growing up in a musically inclined, spiritual family, and being shaped by her brother’s incarceration, leading her to pick up the guitar and eventually pursue law to fight for justice […]
Quavo is looking to give back to his local Atlanta community through The Rocket Foundation. Huncho announced the launch of the Spark Grants initiative on Wednesday (March 20), which will award 10 different organizations with $10,000 to help minimize gun violence and spread awareness around the ATL. The grants will be handed out to recipients on June 18, […]
Nearly 21 years after the murder of RUN-DMC co-founder and legendary DJ Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell), the case was resolved with the conviction of Ronald Washington, a childhood friend, and Karl Jordan Jr., his godson, who now face life in prison. In their first public comments since the verdict, Mizell’s sons, TJ and Jesse, […]
The 9 days of music, fun and culture event is happening June 21-29 at venues throughout Rochester. more than 1,750 performers (both solo and members of bands) — many of them fan favorites and back by popular demand — to name a few, Grammy winner Samara Joy, John Oates, Taj Mahal and Sheila E and […]
R. Kelly, the embattled R&B singer currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for child pornography and sex trafficking charges, is suing the United States government to reclaim $28,000 seized from his prison commissary account. This fund was appropriated by the federal government to settle a judgment against him. The lawsuit is part of Kelly’s ongoing […]