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JAY-Z’s Monogram Challenges Drug Policy in National Awareness Campaign

By Shawn Grant / March 2, 2021

Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter and MONOGRAM, his premium cannabis brand, part of The Parent Company house of brands, has launched a...

Johnson & Johnson Single-Dose Vaccine Authorized by FDA

By Shawn Grant / February 28, 2021

The United States Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. CNN reports the single-dose vaccine...

United States Military Launches Airstrikes Against Iranian-Backed Militants in Syria

By Nailah Spencer / February 27, 2021

The United States military launched an airstrike in Syria on Thursday, that targeted groups that were allegedly affiliated with an...

America Crosses 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths

By Shawn Grant / February 23, 2021

After a full year into the COVID-19 pandemic, America has hit the grim milestone of 500,000 American deaths. CNN reports...

NAACP Accuses Trump and Giuliani of Inciting U.S. Capitol Riot in a Federal Lawsuit

By Nailah Spencer / February 23, 2021

It's been one week since Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson filed a federal lawsuit against former President Donald J. Trump and his former...

Texas Temporarily Bans Utility Companies From Billing Customers for Non-Payment After Winter-Storm

By Nailah Spencer / February 23, 2021

After a week of subfreezing temperatures, the Public Utility Commission of Texas met Sunday to issue a moratorium for energy...

Las Vegas MGM Resorts Back To 24/7 Operations Schedule Beginning March 3rd

By Jordan Eversley / February 22, 2021

For nearly a year, Las Vegas Hotels & Resorts have been reducing operations to match the pandemic-stricken demand on The Strip....

Longtime Atlanta News Anchor Amanda Davis Dies After Suffering Massive Stroke

Ime Ekpo

December 28, 2017

Her Source, News

It is a very sad time in the world of journalism, especially in the land of Atlanta. Longtime Emmy-award winning journalist and news anchor Amanda Davis died on Wednesday (Dec. 27) after suffering from an impro... Read Article

Dave East is Not Feeling His Collab With Lil Uzi

Ime Ekpo

December 27, 2017

Digital Entertainment, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, News

He knows his lyrical worth. Being an emcee who is under the mentorship of esteemed hip-hop legend, Nas, it simply screams the certainty of his lyrical clout. In a recent interview with Canadian magazine S... Read Article

Rihanna Loses Her Cousin To Gun Violence in Barbados

Ime Ekpo

December 27, 2017

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Just moments after spending time with family, Rihanna lost her dear cousin, 21-year-old Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne to the wicked act of gun violence in Barbados on Tuesday (Dec. 26th). https://www.instagram.com/p... Read Article

Big Daddy Kane Navigates Down Memory Lane @ The Schomburg’s Hip Hop History Project Inaugural Event

Sha Be Allah

December 27, 2017

Events, Exclusives, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, News

Words By Malakiy 17 On Saturday, Dec. 16, The Schomburg's Hip Hop History Project kicked off its inaugural event of their series “Going Way Back”, with an exclusive interview of Grammy-winning MC, Big Daddy ... Read Article

Erica Garner, Daughter of Eric Garner, In Critical Condition After Heart Attack

Ime Ekpo

December 25, 2017

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Erica Garner, 27, the daughter of Eric Garner, is currently in critical condition after suffering from a heart attack on Saturday night. Reports reveal an asthma attack triggered the episode. She went into a ca... Read Article

Lauryn Hill’s Former Trombone Player Is Suing Her For Unpaid Wages

Ime Ekpo

December 24, 2017

Digital Entertainment, Her Source, News

When...is L-Boogie going to get a break out here? Lauryn Hill, along with her touring manager and touring company, is being sued by her former trombone player, Matthew Harnett, for unpaid live recording sess... Read Article

The Gun Linked To The Murder of Tupac Shakur Was Destroyed By The Feds

Ime Ekpo

December 24, 2017

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Earlier this month, reports surfaced claiming a Compton police report revealed the gun used in the fatal drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur back in September 1996, was quietly found 19 years ago in a Compton bac... Read Article

Maroon 5 Manager Jordan Feldstein Dead At 40

Sha Be Allah

December 24, 2017

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Jordan Feldstein, Maroon 5 manager and brother of actor Jonah Hill, has died at the age of 40. The cause of his death was reported to be from a heart attack, according to the Feldstein family. The Los Angeles C... Read Article

Legendary Bay Area DJ of The Coup and Prince, Pam The Funkstress Has Passed Away

Ime Ekpo

December 23, 2017

Digital Entertainment, Her Source, Hip Hop Community News, News

Highly regarded for her outstanding crowd rocking turntable talent, Pam Warren best known as Pam the Funkstress passed away last night (Dec. 22) at the age of 51. Warren died from complications following an ... Read Article

Lady Gaga Scores Big With 2-Year Las Vegas Residency

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December 21, 2017

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Words by Roman White Pop Star Lady Gaga confirms on Twitter that she has signed a major deal with MGM for a 2-year residency. The Fame Monster will be locked in at Las Vegas’ new Park MGM resort. “The rumors ... Read Article

Venus Williams Cleared of All Charges Related to Fatal Car Crash

Shanice Stephanie

December 21, 2017

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Back in June 2017, Tennis star Venus Williams was involved in a fatal car crash that led to the death of 78-year-old Jerome Barson in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. As Williams was crossing an intersection another ca... Read Article

Michael Jackson Posthumous Child Molestation Lawsuit Has Been Dismissed

Ime Ekpo

December 20, 2017

Digital Entertainment, News, News Exclusives

Back in 2013, four years after the striking death of Michael Jackson, choreographer Wade Robson filed a claim against the Jackson estate, saying the icon molested him for 7 years and accused authorities in cont... Read Article

University of Hartford Ex-Student Not Charged with Hate Crime

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December 20, 2017

Digital Entertainment, News

Words by Shurdia Lundi The University of Hartford ex-student who had been expelled after she admitted to rubbing body fluids on her Black roommate’s possessions will not be charged with a hate crime. 18-... Read Article

Mystikal Pleads Not Guilty In Sexual Assault Case

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December 20, 2017

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Words by Megan Ambers Rapper Mystikal appeared in court on Monday, in Shreveport, Louisiana to answer charges of an alleged 2016 sexual assault. The 46-year-old New Orleans rapper pleaded not guilty f... Read Article

Lord Jamar Thinks Chinx’s Murder Suspects Were Found “Fast”

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December 20, 2017

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Words by Roman White Brand Nubian rapper Lord Jamar sat down with DJ Vlad's VladTV on Tuesday to talk about the prison system, snitching, court systems, and the recent arrests of two suspects behind the murder... Read Article

K. Michelle Announces Kimberly: The People I Used to Know Tour Dates

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December 19, 2017

Digital Entertainment, News, Uncategorized

Words by Roman White _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Following the release of her fourth studio album, Kimberly: The Peo... Read Article

Prosecutors Drop Rape Charges Against Nelly

Jillian Bowe

December 16, 2017

Digital Entertainment, News

Christmas came early for rapper/actor Nelly. Washington state prosecution dropped the second-degree rape charges against Nelly due to the lack of cooperation from Nelly's accuser. According to the St. Louis Pos... Read Article

Walmart Jacks 2 Chainz Dabbin’ Christmas Sweater Design

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December 15, 2017

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Words by Jasmine Johnson ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We all know that 2 Chainz created the ‘Dabbin’ Christmas Swe... Read Article

Black Excellence: Comedian Michael Che Becomes First Black Head Co-Writer For ‘SNL’

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December 15, 2017

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Words by Megan Ambers ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Comedian and Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” co-host Mic... Read Article

Quavo Drops Off Early Christmas Gifts to Former High School Basketball Team

Shanice Stephanie

December 14, 2017

News, Source Sports | Sports News, Uncategorized

Taking a break from his Joe Budden feud, Quavo decided to give back to his old high school Berkmar High, after recently teaming up with Mache Customs. He created a batch of special edition Nike LeBron 15s exclu... Read Article