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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...

[WATCH] Bobb’e J. Reveals Run-In with Tracy Morgan

By Courtneyb / April 11, 2024

Recently, comedian Bobb'e J. Thompson took to social media to share a humbling lesson he was taught from his early...

[WATCH] Kodak Black On Breaking His Pill Addiction: ‘I Never Been This Happy In My Life’

By Sha Be Allah / April 8, 2024

South Florida rap standout Kodak Black took to Instagram to talk about his road to recovery, telling his fans and...

R. Kelly’s Legal Saga Continues: Faith Rodgers’ Mother Ordered for Deposition

By Courtneyb / April 7, 2024

In the ongoing legal battle surrounding R. Kelly, new developments have emerged as Faith Rodgers' mother has been ordered to...

Nick Cannon Opens Up About Son’s Autism Diagnosis on World Autism Awareness Day

By Courtneyb / April 3, 2024

Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa's family received heartfelt attention this week as they shared a personal update about...

B.G. Faces Possible Return to Prison for Parole Violation After Vegas Performance

By Courtneyb / March 31, 2024

Former Hot Boys rapper B.G. finds himself in legal trouble once again, as reports emerge suggesting that he could be...

Former Nickelodeon Star Chris Massey Disputes Mother’s Support of Dan Schneider Amid Allegations

By Courtneyb / March 30, 2024

The world of children's television has been rocked by allegations of misconduct and abuse directed at former Nickelodeon showrunner and...

MoneyBagg Yo Shuts Down Fan Concerned about Chlorophyll Challenge

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July 2, 2021

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Moneybagg Yo just released the visual to his hit single "Wockesha" this week, that included an appearance from Lil Wayne. While the song depicts his love for lean, NLE Choppa began a challenge where he called ... Read Article

RZA & Plant Grants To Give $100K To Black Vegan Restaurants

Kim SoMajor

July 1, 2021

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RZA is putting his money where his mouth is literally. The rapper/producer has partnered with Violife to offer 100-thousand dollars to Black-owned restaurants that focus on vegetarian and vegan cuisine. ... Read Article

Moneybagg Yo Responds To NLE Choppa’s Anti-Lean Challenge

Sha Be Allah

June 25, 2021

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Memphis slang spitter NLE Choppa has been very vocal about putting down the purple drank and has even been encouraging his peers to follow his lead. Earlier this week, Choppa launched an "anti-lean challen... Read Article

L.A.’s Marczell Klein Shows A Modern Approach To Hypnosis And Mental Health

Sha Be Allah

May 31, 2021

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Hypnotherapist Marczell Klein is nationally renowned. Originally inspired to pursue his path via an experience that demonstrated the clear benefits of hypnotherapy, Marczell now dedicates his career to helping... Read Article

[WATCH] The 17-Year Old Who Recorded George Floyd’s Murder For The World To See

Courtneyb

May 25, 2021

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Darnella Frazier is the 17-year-old girl who recorded the infamous video of Derek Chauvin pressing his knee on George Floyd's neck for nearly 10 minutes. Honored and respected for her bravery, this young lady ... Read Article

[WATCH] Another One! Shocking Footage Released Of Ronald Greene’s Fatal Arrest

Courtneyb

May 22, 2021

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After 2 years of questions about the death of motorist Ronald Greene, shocking video footage of his arrest has been leaked to the public. Beaten, shackled, tased and dragged by Louisiana state troopers, Greene... Read Article

J.Cole Addresses Cheating Rumors On New Song ‘Hunger On Hillside’

Courtneyb

May 16, 2021

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J.Cole's new album Off-Season broke the internet this weekend bringing back everything we love about hip hop.From his spat with Diddy to his relationship with the music industry, the North Carolina MC left it ... Read Article

Def Jam Reportedly Paid $35K for DMX's Funeral

[WATCH] DMX’s Homegoing Celebration At Barclay’s Fit For A King

Courtneyb

April 25, 2021

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Yesterday, the late rapper DMX was honored in a beautiful tribute held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.Motorcycles, four-wheelers, and dirt bikes revved down NYC streets blasting DMX songs surrounding h... Read Article

[WATCH] Murdered On Sight: Another Dream Deferred

Courtneyb

April 21, 2021

Last night, the world celebrated justice finally being served when the guilty verdict was announced for former officer Derek Chauvin.That celebration was short lived as it was simultaneously announced that 15-... Read Article

[WATCH] Rapper Royce Da 5’9” Drops Jewels About Judging DMX, Black Rob, Diddy And Jay-Z

Courtneyb

April 20, 2021

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Grammy-nominated rapper Royce Da 5'9'' shared a story via his Instagram about how he took his first drink with producer Dr.Dre. That decision later turned into an addiction that he was able to address and ... Read Article

[WATCH] Two Depressed Brothers Murder Entire Family And Claim ‘Gun Control In US Is A Joke’

Courtneyb

April 19, 2021

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Bangladeshi brothers 19-year-old Farhan Towhid and 21-year-old Tanvir Towhid allegedly killed their family after struggling with mental illness for years.Farhan, specifically, suffered from depression since he... Read Article

Former Bad Boy Records Rapper Black Rob Passes Away At 51-Years Old

Courtneyb

April 17, 2021

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It's with regret we report that rapper Black Rob has passed away. Mark Curry, one of Rob’s collaborators on Bad Boy in the early 2000s, shared a tearful video confirming his passing. “I wanna thank everybod... Read Article

[WATCH] Rapper Black Rob Speaks On DMX From Hospital Bed

Courtneyb

April 10, 2021

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A video of rapper Black Rob in the hospital appeared on social media over the weekend and fans are worried about his health. The exact cause of his hospitalization has not been revealed yet. Fans learned ab... Read Article

NBA YoungBoy Denied Bond And Labeled ‘A Danger To The Community’

Courtneyb

April 6, 2021

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Last month Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy, real name Kentrell Gaulden, was arrested in LA after fleeing from a vehicle that had been pulled over with a gun inside. Following the arrest which was caught on cam... Read Article

[WATCH] Head Of CDC Fears New Surge In COVID-19 And Urges Americans To ‘Hold On’

Courtneyb

March 30, 2021

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Dr. Rochelle Walensky said that she feels “impending doom” about another surge of COVID-19 as the country averages more than 60,000 cases a day. Recent studies show hospitalizations have increased in 17 states... Read Article

[WATCH] Miami Janitor Quietly Makes 1000 Meals A Week Through Pandemic For Those In Need

Courtneyb

March 21, 2021

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60-year-old widow Doramise Moreau works past midnight in her tiny kitchen every Friday making fresh seasoning to marinate her meats and cooking authentic haitian food for people in need. Moreau told NBC6 So... Read Article

Jamie Foxx, SU2C, and Exact Sciences Join Forces for Colorectal Cancer Awareness PSA

Shawn Grant

March 19, 2021

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Jamie Foxx has joined Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Exact Sciences for a new public service announcement to raise awareness about early detection and prevention and focuses on reaching underrepresented communi... Read Article

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Deon Cole Talks the Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings in the Black Community

Shawn Grant

March 16, 2021

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For Deon Cole, the jokes stop at colorectal cancer. The comedian and black-ish star are partnering with Cottonelle and BLKHLTH to give a new meaning to downtherecare. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month... Read Article

[WATCH] Rapper John ‘Boonk Gang’ Gabbana Turns His Life Around & Gets Baptized

Courtneyb

February 16, 2021

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Rapper John 'Boonk Gang' Gabbana has had many ups and downs in the industry. The Instagram star turned rapper has a huge following with an IG account that earned him more than 4 million followers. He released... Read Article

[WATCH] Single Working Mom Of Five Homeless During Pandemic

Courtneyb

February 13, 2021

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The pandemic has turned the world upside down causing more damage than anyone was prepared for.COVID-19 has caused so much pain in the world with half a million deaths, lost wages, broken families and homeless... Read Article