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50 Cent recently explained why he’s stepped back from making music, sharing his thoughts in an August interview at Invest Fest. The G-Unit rapper revealed that he feels today’s rap music has become diluted and lacks originality. He stated that to create music in today’s landscape, he would have to “tap into the stupid side” […]
The Grammy Awards have faced criticism in the past for a lack of diversity in recognizing artists of color, women, and genres like rap and R&B. To address this, the Recording Academy has transformed its voting body, adding over 8,700 new members since 2019, with 66% of current voters being new. This includes an addition […]
The cause of death for Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who passed away on September 5, 2024, has been revealed as an accidental overdose. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office found multiple substances in his system, including fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine, promethazine, and THC. Quan, best known for his 2013 hit “Type of Way,” was discovered […]
Mickey Guyton has become a trailblazer in country music, using her platform to challenge the industry’s historical lack of diversity. The Arlington, Texas native struggled for years to break into the genre, facing isolation as one of the few Black artists. Her breakthrough came in 2020 with the release of “Black Like Me,” a powerful […]
Mary J. Blige recently opened up about her thriving new romance and personal growth following her 2018 divorce from Kendu Isaacs. During an appearance on the Sherri show, Blige revealed that forgiveness has been key to her healing process, emphasizing that it was for her own peace, not for others. She stated, “I don’t like […]
A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory celebrates its 33rd anniversary, continuing to influence hip-hop today. Released in 1991, the album redefined the genre by blending jazz elements with booming basslines, creating a laid-back yet impactful sound. With tracks like “Check the Rhime” and “Scenario,” the group showcased sharp lyricism and smooth production that […]
Nick Cannon and fans of “Wild ‘N Out” raised $25,000 for the family of the late rapper Rich Homie Quan, who passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2024. Cannon paused a live show in Atlanta to pay tribute to the rapper by performing a medley of his greatest hits and invited Quan’s family on stage, […]
Grammy-winning R&B star Victoria Monét revealed that she and boyfriend John Gaines split 10 months ago. While the former couple had been “avoiding a formal statement” on their breakup, Monét and Gaines elected to confirm their relationship status and address the “questions and extremely false accusations of our origin story.” “We have thought long and […]
Janet Jackson is walking back an apology made on her behalf. Jackson commented on the Democratic presidential nominee’s biracial identity during an interview with The Guardian published Saturday. When asked about the prospect of the United States having its “first Black female president,” Jackson cast doubt on Harris’ Blackness. “Well, you know what they supposedly said?” […]
Queen Latifah and her Flavor Unit Entertainment partner, Shakim Compere, are set to produce a biopic exploring her life and career. This film marks the first project in a collaboration with Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Jesse Collins Entertainment to create a series of biopics highlighting influential hip-hop artists. In a joint statement, Queen Latifah […]
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