DJ Mister Cee, who was known as “The Finisher” was linked to two of Brooklyn’s most legendary emcees, Big Daddy Kane and the Notorious B.I.G., died at 57 on April 10. SiriusXM where the DJ hosted his show, “The Set It Off Show w/ DJ Mister Cee” was one of the many outlets reporting that… Continue reading Legendary Hip-Hop DJ Mister Cee Dead At 57
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Jonathan McReynolds Scores 6th Straight #1 Billboard Gospel Song With “ABLE” And Receives 2024 BMI Champion Award
“MULTI-AWARD WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER-PRODUCER AND AUTHOR, JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS SECURES HIS 6TH CONSECUTIVE #1 BILLBOARD SONG WITH THE SMASH SINGLE, “ABLE” AND RECEIVES THE 2024 BMI CHAMPION AWARD AT THE 2024 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS” New York, NY – April 4, 2024, – Renowned multi-award singer-songwriter-producer and author, Jonathan McReynolds kicks-off 2024, in high-gear. This… Continue reading Jonathan McReynolds Scores 6th Straight #1 Billboard Gospel Song With “ABLE” And Receives 2024 BMI Champion Award
Jay Z’s Made in America Festival Canceled Again
The annual Made in America festival Jay Z holds in Philadelphia during Labor Day weekend has been canceled for the second year in a row. The festival’s cancellation was announced both on social media and its official website on Wednesday. Without mention of a projected date of the festival’s return, a rep released the following… Continue reading Jay Z’s Made in America Festival Canceled Again
Jamie Foxx Partners With WES Brands To Release BSB Whiskey
Multi-talented actor, singer, comedian, and businessman Jamie Foxx partners with spirits incubator WES Brands to unveil a flavored spirits brand, BSB Whiskey. The liquor is a 70-proof whiskey that combines the aromatic spice of cinnamon with the sweetness of brown sugar. The BSB is an acronym for Brown Sugar Blend and is being introduced by… Continue reading Jamie Foxx Partners With WES Brands To Release BSB Whiskey
Drake Continues Gifting Fans On Tour As He Promises To Pay For Someone’s Divorce
Drake is back on tour rewarding people who attend his shows with gifts that they may not have received if they weren’t in the audience. The Canadian recording artist was at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on April 4 for his “It’s All a Blur” Tour. As he has done on recent tour… Continue reading Drake Continues Gifting Fans On Tour As He Promises To Pay For Someone’s Divorce
Former Harlem Rapper G. Dep Released From Prison
Last year, just before Christmas, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul granted clemency to Travell Coleman, who we know as former Bad Boy recording artist, G. Dep after he served 13 years of a 15 years to life sentence. He was released from prison on April 4. The Harlem rapper was free to leave the Fishkill… Continue reading Former Harlem Rapper G. Dep Released From Prison
President Biden Honors Hip-Hop Legends, KRS-One And Kurtis Blow With Lifetime Achievement Awards
President Biden recently awarded two hip-hop legends with Lifetime Achievement Awards according to AllHipHop.com. New York City hip-hop luminaries, KRS-One and Kurtis Blow were acknowledged by the president at the National Hip-Hop Museum in Washington DC on April 4. The ceremony also honored other hip-hop legends who contributed to the genre before it exploded worldwide.… Continue reading President Biden Honors Hip-Hop Legends, KRS-One And Kurtis Blow With Lifetime Achievement Awards
Missy Elliot Prepares First-Ever North American Tour
Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot has just announced her first-ever North American tour which she has labeled as “Out Of This World.” The multi-talented songwriter, rapper, producer, and singer will not be going out alone on this tour. She is bringing heavyweights to take the stage alongside her. Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Missy’s co-conspirator, Timbaland will join… Continue reading Missy Elliot Prepares First-Ever North American Tour
Duke Freshman Guard Jared McCain Signs NIL Deal With Sally Hansen
Duke University’s Jared McCain’s fondness for painting his fingernails has earned the guard a NIL (Name, image, likeness) deal with American beauty brand, Sally Hansen. The freshman guard took to his TikTok account to explain why he chose a Sally Hansen nail polish. Under the video clip, he uses the hashtag #Sally_HansenPartner while below the… Continue reading Duke Freshman Guard Jared McCain Signs NIL Deal With Sally Hansen
Christian Combs Named In Sexual Assault Lawsuit
One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sons, Christian “King” Combs has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a new lawsuit. Diddy is also named in the suit. According to NBC New York, the paperwork was filed on April 4 in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The alleged victim, Grace O’Marcaigh claims that the 26-year-old… Continue reading Christian Combs Named In Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Cassie Reportedly Cooperating With Federal Probe Of Diddy
The latest news regarding former Revolt owner, Sean “Diddy” Combs is that his former girlfriend and ex-Bad Boy artist, Cassie is allegedly talking to federal investigators about the allegations against the music mogul. According to TMZ, sources have told the media outlet that Cassie Ventura, the first of several people to file a lawsuit against… Continue reading Cassie Reportedly Cooperating With Federal Probe Of Diddy
Travis Scott Releases ‘Jack Goes Back to College: Utopia University’ Merchandise Line
TRAVIS SCOTT’S FIRST EVER CACTUS JACK COLLEGIATE-INSPIRED APPAREL COLLECTION IS AVAILABLE NOW VIA CACTUSJACK.WORLD LIMITED EDITION “JACK GOES BACK TO COLLEGE: UTOPIA UNIVERSITY” USC APPAREL WORN BY #1 RANKED HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER AND 5-STAR USC QUARTER-BACK JULIAN LEWIS CAPSULE COLLECTION ALSO AVAILABLE ACROSS 28 NCAA COLLEGIATE UNIVERSITIES CAMPUS BOOKSTORES TRAVIS SCOTT JOINED… Continue reading Travis Scott Releases ‘Jack Goes Back to College: Utopia University’ Merchandise Line
Soulja Boy Asks Court For More Time After Judge Issues $10M Judgment
A former girlfriend of recording artist Soulja Boy, nee DeAndre Cortez Way sued the rapper in 2021 for an alleged assault. According to court papers obtained by RadarOnline, Soulja Boy has asked the judge to give him more time to respond as he was unaware that the court had issued sanctions over him not showing… Continue reading Soulja Boy Asks Court For More Time After Judge Issues $10M Judgment
Latest Lawsuit Against Ye Accuses Producer Of Racism And Antisemitism
Another lawsuit has been filed against Ye, the recording artist formerly known as Kanye West as a former employee of Donda Academy, and Yeezy accusing him of threatening staff and students at the school, as well as racism, homophobia, antisemitism, and harassment. According to Entertainment Weekly, former staffer, Trevor Phillips, filed the lawsuit in Los… Continue reading Latest Lawsuit Against Ye Accuses Producer Of Racism And Antisemitism
Anthony Anderson Returns As Host of Keepers of the Dream Awards on April 10, 2024
REV. AL SHARPTON TAPS ANTHONY ANDERSON TO HOST THIS YEAR’S KEEPERS OF THE DREAM AWARDS HONORING EGOT-WINNER WHOOPI GOLDBERG, ESSENCE’S CAROLINE WANGA, BLACKROCK’S MICHELLE GADSDEN-WILLIAMS, AND MONTEFIORE EINSTEIN’S DR. PHILLIP OZUAH Marquee Event of 2024 NAN Annual Convention Recognizes Cultural, Business, and Health Leaders Who Use Their Platform to Advance Dr. King’s Dream of a… Continue reading Anthony Anderson Returns As Host of Keepers of the Dream Awards on April 10, 2024