Roxanne Shanté to Make History as First Solo Female Rapper to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award JG 11:36 PM 0 Roxanne Shanté speaks during an interview on "CBS Mornings" about her journey from pioneering battle rapper to Grammy Lifetime Ach...
From 'The Chronic' to the Turntable: Zig-Zag Spins Into Vinyl Culture JG 4:38 PM 0 Photo Courtesy Zig-Zag For more than a century, Zig-Zag rolling papers have been a staple in hip-hop culture, immortalized in lyrics, album ...
N.O.R.E. Trades Bald Look for Bold Moves as New Face of Rewind It 10 Hair Dye JG 1:22 PM 0 The box for Rewind It 10's Jet Black Hair Dye, now endorsed by rapper and "Drink Champs" podcast host N.O.R.E., marks the late...
DJ Unk, Pioneer of Snap Music and 'Walk It Out' Fame, Dead at 43 JG 11:20 PM 0 Anthony Leonard Platt, known to hip-hop fans as DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper who rose to fame with the 2006 hit "Walk It Out," has d...
Colman Domingo Makes History Again as 2025 Oscar Nominations Highlight Black Excellence JG 10:50 AM 0 Colman Domingo, nominated for Best Actor at the 97th Academy Awards for his role in Sing Sing , continues to make history with back-to-back ...
Diddy Calls Out 'Fake Sex Tape' Claims in Massive $50M Defamation Suit JG 11:41 PM 0 A stark contrast to today's news: Sean "Diddy" Combs presents a $1 million check to Howard University in 2023. The university ...
Trombone Shorty Embraces Alcohol-Free Lifestyle in Collaboration with Mockly JG 11:58 AM 0 Trombone Shorty performs at the White House in 2024, showcasing his signature blend of jazz, funk, and soul during a celebration of American...
RiverBeat 2025 Brings Hip-Hop Titans Missy Elliott, Ludacris, and Public Enemy to Memphis JG 10:21 PM 0 RiverBeat 2025 brings a star-studded lineup to Memphis this May, featuring headliner Missy Elliott alongside The Killers, Anderson .Paak ...
A$AP Rocky Rejects Plea Deal as Assault Trial Begins in Los Angeles JG 4:34 PM 0 Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, pictured in a Fenty Skin campaign, are navigating legal challenges as Rocky’s assault trial begins in Los Angeles. R...
Black Eyed Peas Cancel Las Vegas Residency, Citing 'Current Circumstances' JG 5:04 PM 0 The Black Eyed Peas, pictured in a promotional image for their now-canceled "3008 The Las Vegas Residency," announced the show’s c...
Wendy Williams Alleges Abuse in Conservatorship, Calls System 'Broken' JG 6:44 PM 0 WBLS , CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Wendy Williams, the iconic TV and radio personality, broke her silence in an emotional interview o...
Jodeci's DeVante Swing Removed from Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs JG 10:24 PM 0 Jodeci, pictured in a promotional photo from their 2024 Las Vegas residency. DeVante Swing (third from left) was recently dismissed without ...
Beyoncé Donates $2.5 Million to Support Families Affected by LA Wildfires JG 12:34 PM 0 Photo courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment/BeyGOOD Foundation. Beyoncé is stepping up to support families impacted by the devastating wildfire...
Brandy to Release Memoir Sharing Her Journey as a ‘Soul Survivor’ in Music and TV JG 4:43 PM 0 Photo Credit: Blair Caldwell Grammy-winning artist and actress Brandy has announced her forthcoming memoir, set for release on October 7, 20...
Sam Moore, of Sam & Dave and ‘Soul Man’ Fame, Dies at 89 JG 5:31 PM 0 Gage Skidmore , CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Sam Moore, the legendary soul singer who, with Dave Prater as part of the duo Sam &...
Billboard Names Lil Baby’s ‘My Turn’ Top Rap Album of the Century, Fans Cry Foul JG 6:06 PM 0 Lil Baby’s 2020 album “My Turn” has been ranked the highest rap project on Billboard’s “Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century” list, ...
Jay-Z Asks Court to Dismiss Case, Sanction Attorney Tony Buzbee for Ethical Violations JG 7:15 PM 0 Photograph by Mason Poole. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of sexual...
Duane 'Keefe D' Davis Seeks Dismissal of Charges in Tupac Shakur Murder Case JG 9:41 PM 0 Duane “Keefe D” Davis, the former gang leader facing charges in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, has filed a motion to dismiss the case, ci...
Drake Tops Charts for 10th Year, but Kendrick Lamar’s Pen Cuts Deep JG 7:36 PM 0 Drake isn’t stepping down from the throne anytime soon. For the 10th consecutive year, he’s the best-selling rapper in the U.S., moving more...
Brenton Wood, Soul Singer Behind 'The Oogum Boogum Song,' Dies at 83 JG 8:53 PM 0 Brenton Wood, best known for his 1967 hit "The Oogum Boogum Song," has died at the age of 83, his manager Manny Gallegos confirmed...