Category: Interviews

The ‘Podfather’ Joe Budden Affirms That Hip-Hop Media Personalities May Be Bigger than Rappers

The ‘Podfather’ Joe Budden Affirms That Hip-Hop Media Personalities May Be Bigger than Rappers As publications and personalities put out their top lists, it often creates controversy and disagreements based on the rankings. But, the latest list, although some may feel like there were errors and omissions, at least got the top slot correct. Complex… Continue reading The ‘Podfather’ Joe Budden Affirms That Hip-Hop Media Personalities May Be Bigger than Rappers

Macklemore Affirms That He And Eminem Are ‘Guests’ In Hip-Hop But ‘Belong Here’

Ever since The Beastie Boys infiltrated the hip-hop scene (Not taking anything away from them, very talented hip-hop artists) as white recording artists, it’s always been stated that since it’s a genre created for and by Black people, anyone else is a guest. Macklemore, who is a multiple award-winning white rapper, has recently stated that,… Continue reading Macklemore Affirms That He And Eminem Are ‘Guests’ In Hip-Hop But ‘Belong Here’

Tony Rock States Will Smith Did Not Reach Out to Chris Rock After Assaulting Him: ‘That Wasn’t True’

Tony Rock States Will Smith Did Not Reach Out to Chris Rock After Assaulting Him: ‘That Wasn’t True’ A year later and we’re still talking about it. Interesting. Chris Rock‘s younger brother, Tony has just revealed that Will Smith never reached out to Chris after he assaulted him at the Oscars last year and that… Continue reading Tony Rock States Will Smith Did Not Reach Out to Chris Rock After Assaulting Him: ‘That Wasn’t True’

Rosie Perez Reveals a Former Agent Suggested She Get A Nose Job And Go Blonde to Get Hollywood Roles

Rosie Perez Reveals a Former Agent Suggested She Get A Nose Job And Go Blonde to Get Hollywood Roles In this fickle entertainment industry where anyone can change the trajectory at any given time, some artists are given the advice to ride whatever wave is the current one. One actress couldn’t believe the suggestion she… Continue reading Rosie Perez Reveals a Former Agent Suggested She Get A Nose Job And Go Blonde to Get Hollywood Roles

Kandi Burruss Discusses Not Making Much Money While in Xscape and Then Discovering Accountant ‘Disappeared With Our Money’

Kandi Burruss Discusses Not Making Much Money While in Xscape and Then Discovering Accountant ‘Disappeared With Our Money’ There are always stories about artists getting jerked for their money, particularly at the start of their careers. No matter how many times the tales of recording artists are rehashed from different ones throughout the years, it… Continue reading Kandi Burruss Discusses Not Making Much Money While in Xscape and Then Discovering Accountant ‘Disappeared With Our Money’

Sheryl Lee Ralph Recalls Famous TV Judge ‘Rammed’ his Tongue Down her Throat

Sheryl Lee Ralph Recalls Famous TV Judge ‘Rammed’ his Tongue Down her Throat The things people have to encounter throughout their lives are sometimes surprising. One such case is actress Sheryl Lee Ralph admitting to having to deal with being approached by a “famous TV judge” who “rammed his nasty-ass tongue down” her throat earlier… Continue reading Sheryl Lee Ralph Recalls Famous TV Judge ‘Rammed’ his Tongue Down her Throat

Chris Tucker States He’s ‘Definitely’ Excited for ‘Rush Hour 4’

While we may never see Chris Tucker reprise his role in another Friday movie, he has stated that he is definitely going to reunite with Jackie Chan for Rush Hour 4. In a recent interview with V-103‘s Big Tigger Morning Show, the standup comedian reassured the audience that he would return to the big screen… Continue reading Chris Tucker States He’s ‘Definitely’ Excited for ‘Rush Hour 4’

6LACK Speaks on Signing Record Deal For $5000 Which Had to Be Split Between 4 People

It seems that throughout the years and probably for years to come, recording artists are always talking about signing a bad deal or not making money due to a bad contract. An Atlanta artist revealed his bad contract story recently. 6LACK, who pronounces his name Black, is an Atlanta artist who has a certified platinum… Continue reading 6LACK Speaks on Signing Record Deal For $5000 Which Had to Be Split Between 4 People

A Conversation With 19 KEYS

The latest technology that seems to be on people’s minds is artificial intelligence. With the sudden rise of popular social media apps utilizing AI tools, it’s important that we get on board before it takes off. The Wrap reported that the November launch of the ChatGPT app generated 672 million visits in January. That number… Continue reading A Conversation With 19 KEYS

Snowfall’s Damson Idris Recalls John Singleton Taking Him to South Central and Telling Him, ‘If You Survive, You’ve Got the Role’

Snowfall’s Damson Idris Recalls John Singleton Taking Him to South Central and Telling Him, ‘If You Survive, You’ve Got the Role’ The television drama, Snowfall is entering its last season. The series focuses on the drug trade during the crack era surrounding a character named Franklin, played by British actor, Damson Idris. He explains to… Continue reading Snowfall’s Damson Idris Recalls John Singleton Taking Him to South Central and Telling Him, ‘If You Survive, You’ve Got the Role’

DJ Quik Remembers The Time Michael Jackson Made Him Face the Wall at his Studio

DJ Quik Remembers The Time Michael Jackson Made Him Face the Wall at his Studio DJ Quik made an Off The Wall shocker about the king of pop, Michael Jackson. During a recent episode of All The Smoke, the legendary West Coast producer stated that he Remember the Time when he almost came face to… Continue reading DJ Quik Remembers The Time Michael Jackson Made Him Face the Wall at his Studio

India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’

India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’ Last year, in a protest against Spotify, recording artist India.arie removed her music from the streaming platform in part because the company had paid actor turned podcaster Joe Rogan $200 million. More than that, it was also to protest the rate… Continue reading India.Arie Discusses Why She Placed Music Back on Spotify: ‘Cause I Want my Checks’

The 5Ws: BE’N ORIGINAL

Who: BE’N ORIGINAL   What: Urban Magazine   Why: Urban Magazine is a Black-owned full-color digital publication covering Black culture including visual arts, music, film/television, sports, and more. Our mission is to uplift the culture by empowering others. It is paramount that we as Black people narrate our own stories and experiences. Hence, our tagline,… Continue reading The 5Ws: BE’N ORIGINAL

Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview

Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview Chaka Khan never disappoints whenever she opens her mouth, whether with her singing or her straight talk. She had some candid words for some singers who were listed in a recent list by Rolling Stone. In an exclusive podcast… Continue reading Chaka Khan Goes Off on Adele, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige in Recent Podcast Interview

Michael B. Jordan States he Focused on Work After Breaking Up With Lori Harvey

Michael B. Jordan States he Focused on Work After Breaking Up With Lori Harvey It seemed as if everyone else had something to say about the breakup of actor Michael B. Jordan and Steve Harvey‘s daughter Lori, except, well, Jordan. That changed recently when the new director spoke about the breakup with CBS Mornings‘ Gayle… Continue reading Michael B. Jordan States he Focused on Work After Breaking Up With Lori Harvey

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