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Kesha Changes ‘Tik Tok’ Lyrics to “f*** P. Diddy” at Coachella in Wake of Recent Allegations

By Zoe Zorka / April 15, 2024

Kesha is waking up feeling a little different these days than she did in 2010. In light of the recent...

Hip Hop Veteran Ja Rule and Pencils of Promise Break Ground for School In Ghana

By Courtneyb / April 12, 2024

Yesterday marked a significant milestone in the journey towards global education as Hip Hop icon Ja Rule, in partnership with...

CodeSwitch Agency Launches AIRtool: A Revolutionary Resource for Indie Artists

By Shawn Grant / April 8, 2024

CodeSwitch, a Black-owned agency renowned for championing underrepresented talents in music and technology, has unveiled AIRtool, an innovative Artist Invest...

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Inside the Disney Dreamers Academy 2024

By Courtneyb / April 7, 2024

Disney Dreamers Academy 2024: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders The magic of dreams coming true unfolded at the Walt Disney World Resort...

Jaden Smith Leads Eco-Street Sport & Music Festival In Inglewood With Rich The Kid

By Sha Be Allah / April 3, 2024

Today marks a milestone as KICKit World, the pioneering street sports festival set to debut in Inglewood on April 6, announces...

Source Exclusive: Rip Micheals teases Tracy Morgan, D.L. Hughley, and other Big Name Stars for the 12th Annual April Fools Comedy Jam

By Zoe Zorka / April 1, 2024

Live comedy is officially back and if Rip Micheals has anything to say about it, better than ever as preparations...

8 Tips on Remote Brand Building From Growth Skills: A Million Dollar Global Consultancy

By Shawn Grant / April 1, 2024

Building a remote brand with a global reach is an art and a science, requiring a blend of innovation. From...

Miami Billionaire Patrick Carroll Brings ‘Kicks For Kids’ Initiative to Chicago

Sha Be Allah

September 5, 2023

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Miami billionaire Patrick Carroll gave back again on his “Kicks for Kids” tour, this time in the Windy City, Chicago! Just in time for the new school year, on August 29th, the well-known philanthropist gifted ... Read Article

Wiz Khalifa Makes Surprise Appearance at Morgan Wallen Concert in Pittsburgh

Zoe Zorka

September 1, 2023

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Country artist Morgan Wallen is known for pulling surprises on his fans (he recently shaved off his iconic mullet) and his Thursday night concert in Pittsburgh was no exception as the country singer mixed up g... Read Article

Jay-Z Lends Legal Help to Man Wrongfully Arrested While Holding His Baby

Courtneyb

August 31, 2023

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Social media was enraged after a viral video showed an officer violently punching a Black man while he was holding his 1-year-old child. The officer mistakenly believed the man was involved in a hit-and-run cr... Read Article

Jennifer Hudson, John Legend And More To Headline 2023 Shaquille O’Neal Foundation’s ‘The Event’

Courtneyb

August 29, 2023

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Today, The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation announced their third annual fundraising gala, . This year’s gala will feature an all-star music and comedy line-up, including performances from EGOT-winning singer-songw... Read Article

Casanova Seeks Sentence Reduction by ‘Acceptance of Responsibility’

Shawn Grant

August 29, 2023

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Casanova is looking to receive a prison reduction. In new court docs, Casanova cites “extraordinary acceptance of responsibility” in association with his role in the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Bloods Gan... Read Article

New Law Course At Georgia State University College Of Law Covers Rick Ross’ Legal Troubles

Courtneyb

August 26, 2023

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Georgia State University College of Law is offering a new law course on Florida rapper Rick Ross. According to reports, the course, titled “The Legal Life of Rick Ross,” is the latest installment of the “Le... Read Article

Sheriff Resigns After Groping Judge Hatchett: Receives One Year Probation

Courtneyb

August 22, 2023

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Last year Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody was charged with sexual battery after grouping Judge Glenda Hatchett at a sheriffs convention. According to reports Kris Coody pled guilty to a misdemeanor charg... Read Article

Casanova Equates Loneliness and Comfort in New Message from Jail

Shawn Grant

August 21, 2023

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Casanova has released a new message from jail. Hitting X, the jailed rapper wrote: "I am terrified of how loneliness brings em a twisted kind of comfort." https://twitter.com/CASANOVA_2X/status/16927320468... Read Article

Britney Spears Reportedly Divorcing Husband After a Year of Marriage

Zoe Zorka

August 16, 2023

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Oops...she (may have) did it again! Rumors are swirling that pop star Britney Spears and husband Sam Asghari are headed for divorce court. While neither of the two has made a public statement, sources have ... Read Article

FP Garden Party Hosts Epic Picnic Party At The Queens Botanical Garden

Courtneyb

August 14, 2023

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Last month, trailblazers Fool's Paradise Travels hosted their annual extravaganza---FP Garden Party. Against the breathtaking backdrop of the The Queens Botanical Garden, this event has become an annual celebr... Read Article

Tory Lanez Drops ‘Free Tory’ Merchandise

Courtneyb

August 12, 2023

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After a difficult week, Tory Lanez just announced a new line of merchandise on hip hop's. birthday. His 10-year prison sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion has given him a reason for a new ven... Read Article

Was YouTube Star Lil Tay’s Death A Hoax?

Courtneyb

August 10, 2023

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Was Lil Tay’s death announcement a hoax? After the shocking news of YouTuber-rapper Lil Tay's death and her brother Jason Tian, an Instagram account – termanii, claiming to be Jason- has now added that the ... Read Article

Tory Lanez Lawyers Says Tory Hoped The Judge ‘Would Have Shown Mercy’

Courtneyb

August 10, 2023

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This week Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in state prison following his conviction for shooting Houston rapper Megan the Stallion. Lanez was found guilty on gun possession charges and now ... Read Article

O.J. Simpson Blasts Henry Ruggs’ Prison Sentence

Zoe Zorka

August 9, 2023

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O.J. Simpson is no stranger to Las Vegas courtrooms, and earlier today, he weighed in on Henry Ruggs' ruling, saying, "the math is not adding up to me," insinuating that Ruggs got a far lighter sentence for a ... Read Article

El Chapo's Request to Hug Wife at Trial Denied

Letter From El Chapo Says That ADX Florence Fears He’s Planning To Break Out Of Prison

Sha Be Allah

August 8, 2023

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Former Sinaloa Cartel "jefe" Joaquin Guzman aka El Chapo is currently serving a life sentence in Colorado's ADX Florence Maximum security prison and prison officials recently translated a letter into English f... Read Article

Quavo Hosts Over 270 Atlanta Residents for 2nd Annual Back 2 School Events

Shawn Grant

August 8, 2023

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Quavo recently hosted the second annual 'Ultimate Back 2 School Giveback' in partnership with Quavo Cares and Tender Foundation. The event at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta was a heartwarming day of community e... Read Article

Beyoncé Tributes O'Shae Sibley, Who Died After Being Attacked While Dancing to 'Renaissance' Album

Teen Arrested in the Murder of O’Shae Sibley, Charged with Hate Crime

Shawn Grant

August 7, 2023

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A suspect has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of O'Shae Sibley, who was killed after an attack at a gas station as he danced to Beyoncé's Renaissance album. According to the New York Police Department,... Read Article

Slowbucks Offers Update On Casanova: ‘My Guy in Great Spirits’

Shawn Grant

August 6, 2023

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Casanova is behind bars, serving a 15-year sentence in a court case that labeled the rapper as a “high-profile leader of a vicious street gang.” Giving an update on Casanova's condition is Slowbucks, who share... Read Article

The IRS Goes After Tasha K Following Tax Discrepancy

Courtneyb

August 5, 2023

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Two months ago, Tasha K filed a bankruptcy filing to avoid paying the $4 million awarded to rapper Cardi B after she lost a defamation lawsuit. Apparently the filing uncovered discrepancies in Tasha'... Read Article

Mayor Eric Adams Names July 25 S.O.B.’s Day in Honor of Its 40 Year Anniversary

Shawn Grant

August 3, 2023

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New York City's iconic Sounds of Brazil (SOB's) recently celebrated its 40th-anniversary, commemorating four decades of being a cultural mecca and a launchpad for countless A-list artists. The tropical-themed ... Read Article