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Jim Jones To Give Out Turkeys In Harlem

Former Dipset member and Harlem-bred recording artist Jim Jones is giving back to the community by hosting a turkey giveaway in his hometown before Thanksgiving. The entrepreneurial reality TV star is doing this annual charity work through his non-profit organization, VAMP Cares. Families interested in picking up a turkey for the holiday can do so… Continue reading Jim Jones To Give Out Turkeys In Harlem

Jim Jones Hosting Turkey Giveaway in Harlem on Sunday, November 24th

Harlem’s own Jim Jones, the legendary rapper, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, is giving back to his community this holiday season with his annual turkey giveaway through his non profit VampCares. On Sunday, November 24th, families in need can pick up a free turkey at 57 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10026, from 11:00 AM to… Continue reading Jim Jones Hosting Turkey Giveaway in Harlem on Sunday, November 24th

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry

DJ Hard Hittin Harry, born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Montreal, Canada, and Newark, New Jersey, has had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in the music industry. He has showcased his talent in clubs, through mixtapes, the internet, and television, establishing himself as a versatile and accomplished figure in the world of… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry

Lil’ WeezyAna Fest Will Be Livestreamed On Amazon Music

LIVE NATION URBAN’S LIL’ WEEZYANA FEST TO BE LIVESTREAMED VIA AMAZON MUSIC FANS EVERYWHERE CAN STREAM THE SOLD-OUT SHOW LIVE ON NOVEMBER 2, EXCLUSIVELY ON PRIME VIDEO AND THE AMAZON MUSIC CHANNEL ON TWITCH LINEUP FEATURES A HOT BOYS REUNION WITH LIL WAYNE, JUVENILE, B.G. & TURK, PLUS PERFORMANCES FROM BIG TYMERS, ROB49 & MORE… Continue reading Lil’ WeezyAna Fest Will Be Livestreamed On Amazon Music

3 Black-Owned Companies Join Forces For Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam

SHAQ’S ALL-STAR COMEDY JAM RETURNS FOR NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND 2025; THREE TOP BLACK-OWNED ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES UNITE TO PRODUCE   Gary Owen, DC Young Fly, Michael Blackson, Cocoa Brown, and Oakland’s own Lewis Belt Set to Perform, Hosted by Bill Bellamy and Featuring Sounds by DJ Spinderella   The Black Promoters Collective, Jersey Legends Productions, and… Continue reading 3 Black-Owned Companies Join Forces For Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam

5 Questions With… Ayanna Morris

Ayana Morris, founder of The Culture Parlor, has a vision and does the necessary work to make it happen. She is best known for a documentary she did titled, “Why Is We Americans.” She has an exhibit, “Don’t Touch My Hair,” which is a curated exhibit that confronts issues of identity, autonomy, and Black beauty.… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Ayanna Morris

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee Da Beatminerz was a responsible party and some may consider one of the architects of the backpack movement in Hip-Hop back in the 90s when that term was placed on a certain brand of emcees. The sounds, the mindset, and the attitude of the movement were… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee

Lil’ Kim to Headline Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Music Festival on October 19th

  Lil’ Kim Performing at Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser 33rd annual 5k run/walk and music festival – postponed due to Hurricane Helene – will take place October 19th at Piedmont Park ATLANTA – The 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run presented by AHF Pharmacy and Wells Fargo – originally scheduled for September 28th – is now set… Continue reading Lil’ Kim to Headline Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Music Festival on October 19th

Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency

GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED MUSIC GROUP BLACK EYED PEAS  ANNOUNCE NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Experience, An Exclusive Residency Lands on the Las Vegas Strip Saturday, February 15, 2025 LAS VEGAS, NV (September 10, 2024) – Multiple GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum global supergroup Black… Continue reading Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency

Master P Reacts To Announcement Of Kendrick Lamar Being Named Super Bowl Halftime Performer

2024 has been full of surprises but the year is not over! In an unexpected move, Compton-bred recording artist Kendrick Lamar announced via social media that he will be the featured act for the upcoming Super Bowl taking place in New Orleans in 2025. With the expectation that that prime-time spot would go to one… Continue reading Master P Reacts To Announcement Of Kendrick Lamar Being Named Super Bowl Halftime Performer

JAY-Z Comments On Selecting Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Performance But Nicki Minaj Speaks Her Mind On Decision

Hip-hop recording artist Kendrick Lamar has had a great year after the contentious battle with Canadian superstar Drake. It has culminated with the announcement of being named the Super Bowl LIX’s halftime performer on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans. The person responsible for making that decision, JAY-Z has backed it with a statement after… Continue reading JAY-Z Comments On Selecting Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Performance But Nicki Minaj Speaks Her Mind On Decision

Charlotte To Host Inaugural Black College Invitational Championship In March 2025

A new basketball tournament featuring HBCU (Historically black colleges and universities) teams will be taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina in Spring 2025. The inaugural Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) has been announced and will be played at the Bojangles Coliseum from March 20-23, 2025. 16 Division I and Division II teams from the Power… Continue reading Charlotte To Host Inaugural Black College Invitational Championship In March 2025

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Heading To Howard University

ESPN’s First Take program is going on the road this semester and the first stop will be at Howard University. The channel announced that First Take will be broadcasting from several HBCUs when the debate show featuring Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Molly Querin embarks with “First Take on The Road.” The team will… Continue reading ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Heading To Howard University

EBONY HBCU Yard Fest Takes Place on Tuesday, September 24

This fall, EBONY, the iconic and beloved Black-owned media company, will be stomping the yard at Morehouse College for its first-ever EBONY HBCU Yard Fest, a fun-filled collegiate event designed to celebrate and uplift student life at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Set to take place on Tuesday, September 24 from 5-8pm EST, this campus… Continue reading EBONY HBCU Yard Fest Takes Place on Tuesday, September 24

WBLS Celebrating 50th Anniversary with DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! on November 8

107.5 WBLS CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH DJ CASSIDY’S PASS THE MIC LIVE! CONCERT FEATURING FIVE DECADES OF R&B AND HIP-HOP LEGENDS INCLUDING CHARLIE WILSON, CHAKA KHAN, BOBBY BROWN, SWV, KEYSHIA COLE, JAHEIM, ANTHONY HAMILTON, HEZEKIAH WALKER AND MORE! THE ICONIC RADIO STATION’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IS POWERED BY SJ PRESENTS WITH THE BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE ON… Continue reading WBLS Celebrating 50th Anniversary with DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! on November 8

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