Big JD Talks New EP 'Turning Back Time' and Promises His Best Work Yet
Jackson, Mississippi native Big JD returns after a year-long hiatus with his new EP Turning Back Time, promising a deeper connection with fans and showcasing his most personal and polished work to date. We discuss it here!
50 Cent Sacramento Kings Collaborate to Introduce Youth Sports & Mentoring League
50 Cent has partnered with the Sacramento Kings to establish the Kings and Queens Rise Co-Ed Youth Sports and Mentoring League through his G-Unity Foundation. We discuss it here!
Babyface Delivers Top Tier Performance on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk
Music legend Babyface delivered a top tier performance on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk featuring Chanté Moore, Tank, and Avery Wilson! We discuss it here!
Bun B's Trill Burgers is Now Open in Houston
Trill Burgers, led by Bun B, celebrates the opening of its brick-and-mortar establishment in Houston's Montrose neighborhood. We discuss it here!
Tupac Shakur Receives His Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Hip Hop icon Tupac Shakur received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, where friends and family were there to accept the recognition on his behalf. We discuss it here!
Lil Baby Calls For Change at Funeral of 16 Year Old Shooting Victim Bre’Asia Powell
Hip Hop star Lil Baby calls out for change at the funeral Bre’Asia Powell, a 16 year old girl who lost her life in a shooting in Atlanta. “What I do wanna say to the like the youth and the younger generation, as a we, because I’m with y’all. We gotta change.” We discuss it here!
Chuck D Set to Narrate Podcast Series Covering the Origins of Hip-Hop
Chuck D to narrate an Audible series celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary, exploring the birth of the genre in the South Bronx in 1973. We discuss it here!
Tupac Set to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
‘All Eyez’ will be on Tupac as he will be honored with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. We discuss it here!
Future Opens Cutting-Edge STEM Lab for Atlanta Students
Future, through his Freewishes Foundation, has launched an innovative STEM lab in Atlanta, offering interactive classes and mentorship programs to empower Black and Brown students in pursuing successful careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. We discuss it here!
Brownsville, Tennessee Plans Statue to Honor Tina Turner's Iconic Legacy
Brownsville, Tennessee announces plans to honor Tina Turner with a statue and preserve her legacy, paying tribute to the iconic Queen of Rock and Roll. We discuss it here!
Anthony Hamilton Receives Honorary Doctorate From Johnson C. Smith University
Anthony Hamilton receives prestigious honorary doctorate from Johnson C. Smith University. We discuss it here!
Tina Turner, Iconic Queen of Rock and Roll Passes Away At 83
Tina Turner, the queen of rock and roll and one of the greatest performers in history, passed away at 83. We discuss her life and legacy here!
G Herbo's 'Swervin' Through Stress' Attains Nonprofit Status
G Herbo's organization, Swervin' Through Stress, achieves nonprofit status as it tackles mental health concerns in the Black community. We discuss it here!
Rick Ross Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Fayetteville, Georgia
Rick Ross reveals his plans to run for mayor of Fayetteville, Georgia, following the rejection of his permit application for his annual car show. We discuss it here!
Oakland is Honoring Tupac Shakur with a Street
Oakland is set to rename a portion of MacArthur Boulevard to Tupac Shakur Way to honor the late rapper's legacy. We discuss it here!
E-40 Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from Grambling State University
E-40 receives honorary doctorate degree, delivers inspiring speech at Grambling State University graduation ceremony. We discuss it here!
Jay-Z Bids for Caesars Palace in New York City
Jay-Z's Roc Nation has submitted a proposal to establish a casino in Times Square as part of their bid for a gaming license in New York City. We discuss it here!
Prince Honored with Dedicated Seven-Mile Highway Stretch in Minnesota
Minnesota pays tribute to the late pop superstar Prince with a seven-mile dedicated highway passing by his iconic Paisley Park estate. We discuss it here!
Missy Elliott Makes History as First Woman in Hip Hop Inducted into Rock Hall
Hip hop icon Missy Elliott becomes the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marking a historic moment in music history. We discuss it here!
Usher to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music will award an honorary doctorate to Usher for his contributions to the music industry at their 2023 commencement ceremony. We discuss it here!