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Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Jermaine Dupri + More Perform at The ASCAP Foundation’s 12th Annual “We Write the Songs”

By Courtneyb / September 21, 2023

Yesterday, members of ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, celebrated their works at The ASCAP Foundation’s 12th...

New Jersey’s Hushlife Boutique Celebrated Grand Reopening With AVIA Collaborative Shoe Drop

By Sha Be Allah / September 21, 2023

The Hushlife Boutique celebrated its grand re-opening this past weekend with grand festivities. Prior to their relocation, they were at the 10...

Rod Wave Says His Album ‘Nostalgia’ is a Form of Therapy: ‘I Went Through a Lot of Real Life Stuff’

By Shawn Grant / September 21, 2023

Rod Wave pulled up on Nick and Eddie for Rap Life Radio on Apple Music 1 and talked about his...

ICYMI: LA Native YG Took New York Fashion Week By Storm

By Courtneyb / September 19, 2023

Rapper YG came to the east coast and showed out during New York Fashion Week. Sporting dope upscale looks, the...

Rod Wave’s ‘Nostalgia’ Projected for 140K First Week and No. 1 Spot

By Shawn Grant / September 18, 2023

Rod Wave is eyeing another No. 1 debut. This time for his album Nostalgia. According to chart rumors and updates,...

Ari Lennox Hits the Road with Rod Wave on Nostalgia Tour

By Kim SoMajor / September 16, 2023

Feel the R&B Vibes: Ari Lennox Joins Rod Wave on the Nostalgia Tour! Ari Lennox, the soulful songstress with a...

Nas’ 50th Birthday Bash: A Star-Studded Night in NYC

By Kim SoMajor / September 16, 2023

Nas' 50th Birthday Bash: A Night of Legends, Love, and Hip-Hop New York City recently witnessed a legendary celebration as...

Kid Cudi Reveals a Collaboration with Eminem is On The Way

Kid Cudi Announced as Replacement for Kanye West at Rolling Loud

Shawn Grant

July 18, 2022

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For fans flocking to Rolling Loud Miami, Kanye West will not meet you there. Ye was set to headline Friday night of the event this coming weekend but pulled out. Rolling Loud has announced Kid Cudi as a replac... Read Article

Comic-Con Returns To San Diego After a 2 Year Hiatus

Kim SoMajor

July 15, 2022

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Comic-Con will return for a full-scale convention in San Diego next week after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The event kicks off next Thursday, July 21 and will feature an appearance fr... Read Article

SOURCE LATINO: VERZUZ and MLB to Team for ‘A Salute to Latin Music Producers’

Shawn Grant

July 15, 2022

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Major League Baseball (MLB) and VERZUZ collaborate on an immersive project during MLB All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles from July 16 to 19. A piece of the partnership includes the first Latin music VERZUZ, A Sal... Read Article

The Tupac Shakur ‘Wake Me When I’m Free” Exhibit Announces Final Run in LA

Shawn Grant

July 15, 2022

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The Los Angeles residency for the Tupac Shakur: Wake Me When I'm Free exhibition will wrap at the end of the summer. On Monday, September 5, 2022, The Canvas at L.A. Live (944 Georgia Street, Los Angeles, CA 9... Read Article

McDonald’s USA & Keke Palmer Surprise Young Leaders with $220K

Bryson "Boom" Paul

July 14, 2022

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McDonald’s Future 22 is an integrated, creative campaign, launched during Black History Month, that highlights 22 young, Black visionaries who are creating meaningful change in communities across th... Read Article

Yo Gotti Announces Lil Uzi Vert as Special Guest at Birthday Bash 8 in Memphis, Amazon Music’s Rotation to Livestream

Shawn Grant

July 13, 2022

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Yo Gotti's Birthday Bash is set for Friday and the CMG head has announced Lil Uzi Vert to join him on stage. "#Memphis BIG ANNOUNCEMENT !!!" Gotti wrote. "For 1st TIme Ever I'm Bringing @liluzivert to Perfo... Read Article

Tyler Perry Set to Join Steve Harvey at Earn Your Leisure’s ‘Invest Fest’ 2022

Shawn Grant

July 13, 2022

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Steve Harvey and Earn Your Leisure are partnering for Invest Fest 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event will run on August 5-7 and offer a weekend of activities focused on investing, entrepreneurship, pop cultur... Read Article

J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, & Future Perform at First-Ever Rolling Loud Portugal

Shawn Grant

July 13, 2022

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The first-ever Rolling Loud Portugal, a three-day festival that featured A-List rappers from the U.S. and Europe performing for a sold-out crowd, attracted hip-hop fans to the beaches of The Algarve last week.... Read Article

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Brent Faiyaz Teams with Burberry for ‘Wasteland’ Listening Experience

Shawn Grant

July 12, 2022

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On Thursday evening, July 7th, at the Burberry flagship store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Brent Faiyaz and Burberry held a listening party to mark the debut of his new album Wasteland. The... Read Article

Styles P to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of “Good Times” Single at Irving Plaza

Shawn Grant

July 12, 2022

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The 20th anniversary of Styles P's hit "Good Times" from his album A Gangster and a Gentleman is commemorated with a special event. Good Times 2.0 will deliver a natural and physical high from the recollection... Read Article

Bun B and LL Cool J Team to Bring First-Ever Hip-Hop Food Court Experience to NYC

Shawn Grant

July 7, 2022

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LL COOL J's Rock The Bells announced the food lineup for their Rock The Bells Festival, which will feature dishes from hip-hop-inspired eateries all throughout the country. Dubbed The Trill Mealz Food Court, a... Read Article

Steve Harvey Teams with Earn Your Leisure for ‘Invest Fest’ Set to Hit Atlanta

Shawn Grant

July 7, 2022

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Steve Harvey and Earn Your Leisure are partnering to announce Invest Fest 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event will run on August 5-7 and offer a weekend of activities focused on investing, entrepreneurship, po... Read Article

SOURCE LATINO: Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Tops BillBoard 200 for Third Nonconsecutive Week

Shawn Grant

July 5, 2022

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Bad Bunny is back on top of Billboard. The Latin superstar and his album Un Verano Sin Ti lands on top of the chart for a third non-consecutive week. The achievement comes in week 8 of the album. This week,... Read Article

Kid Cudi Headlines New Virtual Summer Event from McDonald’s

Shawn Grant

June 30, 2022

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Through a groundbreaking virtual experience called Camp McDonald's, the McDonald's App gives fans front-row access to some of their favorite musicians. Fans will be treated to an incredible roster of food spec... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Stephen Curry, Aaron Rodgers, Candance Parker, and More Nominated for 2022 ESPYs

Shawn Grant

June 29, 2022

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The candidates for the 2022 ESPY Awards were announced by ESPN. The show will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, California on July 20 at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on ABC to honor the best athletes and performance... Read Article

Chopped & Screwed Celebration: OG Ron C and Dr. Anne Lundy Team with Crown Royal for Houston Music Celebration on DJ Screw Day

Shawn Grant

June 28, 2022

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With a unique Chopped & Screwed event on DJ Screw Day, Crown Royal continued to redefine what luxury is (June 27). Crown Royal teamed up with hip-hop producer OG Ron C and Dr. Anne Lundy of the Scott Jopli... Read Article

Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Brings Out 90K Attendees in Chicago to See Lil Uzi Vert, Post Malone and More

Shawn Grant

June 28, 2022

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Returning to Chicago, Summer Smash Festival wrapped up a spectacular three-day event in Douglas Park. The festival opened with a massive crowd on Friday, headlined by Lil Uzi Vert, who debuted a new look in... Read Article

[WATCH] Diddy Celebrated with Lifetime Achievement Awards at 2022 BET Awards

Shawn Grant

June 27, 2022

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Sean "Diddy" Combs was given the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards. The honor follows the release of his latest single, "Gotta Move On," featuring Bryson Tiller, the announcement of h... Read Article

Usher Presents L.A. Reid With Icon Award At Culture Creators

Bryson "Boom" Paul

June 26, 2022

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Usher honored his mentor L.A. Reid with the icon award at the 6th annual Culture Creator Brunch. “Our honorees share in our collective experience that is sometimes met with doubt, frustration, and unnecessary ... Read Article

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Lil Wayne Added to Perform at The 2022 BET Awards

Kim SoMajor

June 26, 2022

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Lil Wayne, 39, is being added to the growing list of performers for this year's BET Awards. A press release on Thursday announced the “A Milli” rapper will join a star studded list of performers including ... Read Article