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Andre Harrell, born September 26, 1960 has passed away this Friday, May 8th of 2020. He was a music mogul and founder of Uptown Records. The record label featured Hip-Hop and R&B of the late 1980’s throughout the 1990’s. Artists like Jodeci, Heavy D & The Boys, Mary J. Blige, Guy and many others were […]
Daveed Diggs is perhaps best known for his work as a writer and vocalist in the experimental hip hop group known as Clipping, his Tony and Grammy award-winning performances in Hamilton, and his recurring role as Johan Johnson in Black-ish. The 38-year-old artist has expanded his television presence further with a new role in the […]
According to Flo Anthony on the WDKX Wake-Up Club. Early reports this week said Princess Love was keeping Ray J in quarantine at a hotel before allowing him to see their children. Now comes the news. Ray J and Princess Love are heading toward divorce. Just a few months after the birth of their second […]
While we may now be used to hearing rappers declare their love in rap tracks and pour their hearts out on their albums, this was not always the case. So, who do we have to thank for paving the way for rap love songs? LL Cool J claims, himself. During a recent interview with Complex […]
The Knowles Family is helping with people get tested for COVID-19. Beyoncé, and her mother Tina Knowles Lawson are encouraging the black community in Houston Texas, with the new initiative entitled #IDIDMYPART. Knowles-Lawson and is working with Queen B’s “BeyGOOD”organization. The goal, offering coronavirus testing for 500 people each day this weekend. Friday and Saturday […]
Weeks ago, Chris Brown and Young Thug teased they were working on a new mixtape together in April but left fans guessing when the mixtape would be released. Thankfully, fans did not have too long to wait and on May 5th, Brown’s birthday, the pair decided to drop their mixtape, officially named ‘Slime & B’. […]
During the COVID-19 lockdown, many people have turned to TikTok to occupy their time and provide them with light entertainment whilst social distancing measures are in place. Here are 4 Black TikTok rising stars you should be following… 1. Jojo Davila (@jojodavila93) You may recognize Jojo from a viral TikTok which starred his mother […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo! It’s not just a day to drink and have Mexican Food. (Even though I think most people will) The celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with substantial Mexican-American populations is rooted in history. According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Cinco de Mayo is the anniversary of the “Battle of […]
In order to socially distance yourself from the norms of today and ease your mind with something valuably entertaining, you may breathe in the magic of an historical moment spent with The Notorious B.I.G., courtesy of Amazon Music. “The Birth Of Biggie” has me warming up my hands like I’m gettin’ something good to eat soon! […]
Happy May The 4th, Star Wars Fans! This special day for all Star Wars fans gives an opportunity for you to watch all the Star Wars movies on Disney+. Now I’m a Star Wars fan. But I don’t have enough time in my day even with self quarantine to watch all nine movies and 2 […]
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