Entertainment industry stalwart, Quincy Jones received the inaugural Peace Through Music Award from the U.S. Department of State on Sept. 27. The 28-time Grammy-winning producer, musician, and arranger was given the honor as part of the State Department’s new Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. The U.S. Department of State announced that U.S. Secretary of State Antony… Continue reading Quincy Jones Honored With State Department’s Inaugural Peace Through Music Award
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Boosie Badazz Claims He Turned Down $250k for LGBTQ Event
Hip-hop recording artist Boosie Badazz says he has a moral code that he strictly adheres to and no amount of money will change that. In a recent interview, he stated he turned down a quarter of a million dollars because it was an LGBTQ event. During an appearance on “The Danza Project,” Boosie stated in… Continue reading Boosie Badazz Claims He Turned Down $250k for LGBTQ Event
Usher Will Go on World Tour After Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance
R&B singer Usher, already a busy man with his Las Vegas residency was recently announced as the headliner of the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2024. The entertainer also stated that he has plans to hit the road right after he hits the stage in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024. According to Billboard,… Continue reading Usher Will Go on World Tour After Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Lil Yachty Hits the Road With Women-Only Band on Field Trip Tour
Lil Yachty has just hit the road for his Field Trip Tour, which debuted on Sept. 21, 2023, in Washington, D.C. What makes the tour unique is that the rapper has enlisted an all-female band to bring along with him. In an exclusive interview with Grammy.com, the 26-year-old recording artist expresses why he wanted nothing… Continue reading Lil Yachty Hits the Road With Women-Only Band on Field Trip Tour
Tory Lanez Leaves Voice Message for Fans Updating Prison Conditions and Upcoming Projects
Canadian recording artist, Tory Lanez reached out to his fans through the use of a recorded phone call that was posted to his Instagram account earlier this week on Sept. 25, 2023. The message was recorded at North Kern State Prison in Delano, California, where he was recently transferred after being sentenced to 10 years… Continue reading Tory Lanez Leaves Voice Message for Fans Updating Prison Conditions and Upcoming Projects
N.Y. State of Mind Tour Featuring Wu-Tang Clan and Nas with Special Guest De La Soul in Nashville, TN
N.Y. State of Mind Tour Featuring Wu-Tang Clan and Nas with Special Guest De La Soul in Nashville, TN On Wednesday night, hip hop legends Wu-Tang Clan and Nas, joined by special guest De La Soul, kicked off Leg 2 in North America of their highly successful N.Y. State of Mind Tour in Nashville, TN… Continue reading N.Y. State of Mind Tour Featuring Wu-Tang Clan and Nas with Special Guest De La Soul in Nashville, TN
50 Cent Shows Loyalty By Flying Only With Jesse Itzler’s Marquis Jet
The one thing that we know about 50 Cent based on what he has said on record, through social media, and on stage, loyalty is paramount to him. In a recent Instagram video, current Atlanta Hawks owner, Jesse Itzler revealed that the witty rapper has shown his loyalty to him. Curtis Jackson, aka 50 has… Continue reading 50 Cent Shows Loyalty By Flying Only With Jesse Itzler’s Marquis Jet
Chandler Jones Taken to a Mental Health Hospital Against his Will, Says he ‘Was Injected With’ Unknown Substance
NFL player, Chandler Jones stated that he was taken to a mental health hospital against his will by the Las Vegas Fire Department and injected with “I don’t know what” on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Feb. 25, 2023. He says he was informed that it was done based on his recent… Continue reading Chandler Jones Taken to a Mental Health Hospital Against his Will, Says he ‘Was Injected With’ Unknown Substance
NEMS, Scram Jones, Tish Hyman – KEEP ON
NEMS, Scram Jones, Tish Hyman – KEEP ON Music video by NEMS, Scram Jones, Tish Hyman performing KEEP ON. © 2023 GORILLA MUSIC/GOLIATH RECORDS NEMS, Scram Jones, Tish Hyman – KEEP ON
Russell Westbrook Appears at Pensole Lewis College to Join Students Who Designed New Lounge
Russell Westbrook was a featured speaker at the first and only HBCU (Historically Black College or University solely dedicated to design, Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design. The school, located in Detroit, unveiled the Pepsi x Frito-Lay Refresh and Relax Lounge on Sept. 21, 2023, which was designed by students who are currently enrolled in… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Appears at Pensole Lewis College to Join Students Who Designed New Lounge
Jermaine Dupri Asserts He’s ‘The First Person’ To ‘Make It Rain’
In the world of hip-hop, there has been a term that has been around for years, particularly in strip clubs, “Make it rain.” This involved usually men throwing cash in the air at the club, as the scene makes the paper bills look like it’s raining. Legendary music producer, Jermaine Dupri is taking credit for… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Asserts He’s ‘The First Person’ To ‘Make It Rain’
Fat Joe Returns to Neighborhood to Donate Over $100K in Clothes to Bronx Students
Hip-hop recording artist, Fat Joe has not forgotten where he has come from and went back to the Bronx to donate over $100,000 in clothing to young kids for the current school year. According to ABC 7 NY, the rapper headed back to his neighborhood and donated items such as sweatsuits, tracksuits, t-shirts, shorts, and… Continue reading Fat Joe Returns to Neighborhood to Donate Over $100K in Clothes to Bronx Students
Will Smith to Host Limited Podcast Series Class of ‘88
Wondery and Audible Announce New Original Podcast Limited Series Class of ‘88, Hosted by Will Smith Class of ‘88 celebrates one of hip-hop’s most prolific years, with interviews from the era’s most influential artists, including Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, and Chuck D Full series releases October 26, exclusively on… Continue reading Will Smith to Host Limited Podcast Series Class of ‘88
Tristan Thompson Gains Temporary Guardianship of Younger Brother
Tristan Thompson Gains Temporary Guardianship of Younger Brother The death of Tristan Thompson’s mother in January left the NBA player with the responsibility of caring for his 17-year-old brother Amari. Earlier this month, the former Los Angeles Lakers player filed papers to gain legal guardianship of his brother and was recently notified that he now… Continue reading Tristan Thompson Gains Temporary Guardianship of Younger Brother
Fat Joe Returns as Host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023
GRAMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED ARTIST, ENTREPRENEUR, AND PHILANTHROPIST FAT JOE RETURNS AS HOST & CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2023 PREMIERING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET #HIPHOPAWARDS (Host & Co-Executive Producer of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 Fat Joe // Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ Filmmagic/ BET) New York, NY – September… Continue reading Fat Joe Returns as Host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023