Music

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 […]

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 […]

Spring has ushered in a fresh wave of music. Flo Milli’s album “Fine Ho, Stay” emerges with bright colors, featuring surprise collaborations with SZA and Cardi B. In “Deep in the Water,” Don Toliver contemplates impending fatherhood. Gunna and Offset join forces on a new track “Prada Dem,” while PARTYNEXTDOOR hits the sensual side of […]

In an intriguing revelation, Shaggy, the renowned “It Wasn’t Me” and “Boombastic” singer, disclosed that his iconic singing voice was an invention, inspired by his time in the U.S. Marines. The artist, who joined the Marines at 18 and served during the first Gulf War, found his distinctive, throaty vocal style by mimicking the gruff […]