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Album of the Year – Killer Mike, Michael Best Female R&B/Pop Artist – SZA Best Male R&B/Pop Artist – Usher Best Group – ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign Best Collaboration – Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life” Best Female Hip-Hop Artist – Nicki Minaj Best Male Hip-Hop Artist – Kendrick Lamar Best New Artist […]
Gloria Hallelujah Woods, known to the world as recording artist GloRilla, recently revealed that she became financially responsible after getting a great tip from the man who signed her, fellow Memphis native Yo Gotti. The Memphis rapper was on “The Shop” podcast with co-hosts Maverick Carter and Paul Rivera, discussing several things, including Machine Gun […]
In 2024, our approach to spending money reflects a significant shift towards a cashless society. This transition is a transformation in consumer behavior and business operations, and not just the mode of payment. At the center of this change is a simple observation: People tend to spend more when using cards as opposed to cash. […]
Lupe Fiasco’s ninth album, “Samurai,” pays tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, blending evocative battle raps with references to her legacy. Inspired by a scene from Winehouse’s documentary “Amy,” where she likened her material to battle raps, the Soundtrakk-produced LP delves into her struggles and celebrates her musical genius. The album, conceived during the pandemic, […]
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a mandate requiring Bibles in classrooms during the May 2024 State Board of Education meeting. He stated that every teacher and classroom in the state would have a Bible and teach from it. However, further guidance clarified that the mandate applies to social studies and English language arts for […]
Right-wing activists are targeting Black scholars with accusations of plagiarism, particularly those studying structural racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Harvard professor Karen Mapp and others fear these racially motivated attacks, which have already affected several Black female scholars at Harvard. Activist Christopher Rufo and right-wing outlets like the Washington Free Beacon are leading […]
A U.S. District Court jury ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages for violating antitrust laws with its “Sunday Ticket” package, which offered out-of-market Sunday afternoon games exclusively through DirecTV. The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential and 48,000 business subscribers from 2011 to 2022. The NFL is liable for up to $14.39 […]
Renovations at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport are set to commence, as announced by Governor Hochul on Friday. The $38.1 million project aims to modernize the main terminal, enhancing efficiency and traveler experience. This initiative follows a $230 million investment in Upstate New York airports, with Rochester receiving $18 million. Key updates include modern […]
If you work in a store, would you stop a shoplifter for $50 Bucks? Target plans to crack down on retail theft by lowering the threshold for how much shoplifters can swipe before employees are allowed to finally step in. According to a report in The Minnesota-based big box retail chain — which has blamed […]
DMV kicks off its annual underage drinking at summer events like concerts and festivals throughout New York State by checking for fake IDs. DMV Investigators will be working with the State Liquor Authority, State and local law enforcement at different locations and venues. If anyone under the age of 21 is found with a fake […]