Akon has released his highly anticipated new album, Beautiful Day via his global imprint, Konvict Kulture.
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MC Serch ‘Questions’
Hip-hop history meets the present as MC Serch, one-half of the legendary group 3rd Bass, makes his highly anticipated return with a brand-new single, “Questions,” which is now available on all DSP’s.
NBA Legend Dr. J Partners With Rockport
ABA and NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving has recently struck a brand deal with footwear company Rockport, launching a promo ad using AI
Diddy $100M Lawsuit Against NBCUniversal Dismissed By Federal Judge
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal has been dismissed by a federal judge
Kirk Franklin Honored With SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award
“I’m truly grateful for this honor,” said Kirk Franklin. “I’m humbled to be included in the Hall of Fame, and I share this moment with everyone who’s supported gospel music and kept the message moving forward.
Denise Jones Gregory, Ph.D. Named 14th President of Jackson State University (JSU)
Denise Jones Gregory has served as interim president since May 2025
Snoop Dogg Performing At Treasure Island’s 2026 Summer Concert Series
Iconic rapper headlines the Treasure Island Amphitheater on Saturday, September 5
NYX Professional Makeup Launches Caramelt Mami Body Oil With Megan Thee Stallion
NYX Professional Makeup teamed up with Megan the Stallion to create a “dripping in oil” campaign set to her smash song, “Body.”
Shaq Introduces Dunkman League Debuting Summer 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a partnership with Shaq to launch “Dunkman,” the first professional league focused on dunking.
Cardi B Ends Little Miss Drama Tour at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena
The Little Miss Drama Tour closed with 453,000 tickets sold and over $70 million grossed across 35 dates, marking the highest-grossing debut arena tour by a female rapper
Eddie Murphy Awarded 51st AFI Life Achievement Award
THE 51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY, will premiere on Netflix on May 31, 2026
Benny the Butcher & Fuego Base – Warehouse 4 (feat. OT The Real & Rick Hyde)
Benny The Butcher and Fuego Base will release their new collaborative project, Ashes In The Safe, along with a 15-minute short film on 4.22.26
YG Marley to Launch ‘Young Gong’ Cannabis Brand
YG Marley is set to officially launch Young Gong Premium Cannabis on April 19, 2026
FanArcade Releases ‘Release The Iceman’ For Drake Fans
FanArcade released an 8-bit style game, “Release The Iceman” as a “playtition” for fans of Drake in anticipation of his next album, “Iceman”
Rick Ross Announces Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of Debut Album, Port Of Miami
Rick Ross has announced a national tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his album “Port of Miami,” will start in May