Although the official birthday of what is considered the birth of hip-hop has passed, the celebration continues. The person who is called the father of hip hop, DJ Kool Herc, real name, Clive Campbell, and the woman with the title of First Lady of hip-hop, Cindy Campbell, his sister, will be making an appearance in… Continue reading The Kennedy Center Presents Fireside Chat with Kool Herc and his Sister Cindy Campbell
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JAY-Z’s ‘Book Of Hov’ Exhibit Earns Extension with Lexus Partnership
An additional piece of hip-hop history has been added to The Book Of HOV exhibit that is currently being featured at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City. Roc Nation has announced that the off-white Lexus that was prominently featured in Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents II” video which was released in 1996, will be added… Continue reading JAY-Z’s ‘Book Of Hov’ Exhibit Earns Extension with Lexus Partnership
Diddy Envisions a Dream Team with Tyler Perry & Byron Allen
Sean “Diddy” Combs was on a quest to place Black Entertainment Television back in the hands of Black ownership. When it was announced that Paramount was ready to sell a majority stake of BET to whoever was in the market to buy a brand, the likes of Diddy, Byron Allen, and Tyler Perry, along with… Continue reading Diddy Envisions a Dream Team with Tyler Perry & Byron Allen
Is Slick Rick Preparing to Release First Album In Nearly 25 Years?
It’s been nearly 25 years since Ricky Walters, also known as Slick Rick released a new project. According to an Instagram post from the legendary photographer, Jonathan Mannion, there is an upcoming album on the way from “The Ruler.” With multiple appearances around the states celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Slick Rick has been… Continue reading Is Slick Rick Preparing to Release First Album In Nearly 25 Years?
EBONY Magazine Returns With Limited Edition Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
PARTNERSHIP WITH MASS APPEAL CELEBRATES THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — EBONY Magazine will return to print for a Fall issue that is slated to hit newsstands on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. In partnership with entertainment company Mass Appeal, the limited-edition print issue celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip… Continue reading EBONY Magazine Returns With Limited Edition Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game
Queen Latifah went back to her home state of New Jersey to sing the National Anthem at this week’s Monday Night Football game. The performance shocked fans of the headliner of the CBS drama, “The Equalizer.” Yet, fans of the hip-hop recording artist already knew that Latifah, nee Dana Owens was just as prolific a… Continue reading Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game
Nicki Minaj Has Double Duties as Host & Performer at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
On Tuesday night, the Barbz will be happy to see that their queen will be hosting AND performing at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. According to XXL, Nicki Minaj is set to host the 2023 VMAs that are taking place in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Nicki… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Has Double Duties as Host & Performer at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Salt-N-Pepa Commemorate Three Decades of Very Necessary (30th Anniversary Edition) Available October 20
GRAMMY® Award-winning trailblazing hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa will celebrate three decades of their classic fourth full-length album, Very Necessary, with the release of Very Necessary (30TH Anniversary Edition), out October 20, 2023 via UMe. Various configurations include a Limited-Edition Deluxe Double LP and 2CD Deluxe as well as a Digital Deluxe version. This stands out as… Continue reading Salt-N-Pepa Commemorate Three Decades of Very Necessary (30th Anniversary Edition) Available October 20
Desiigner To Plead Guilty to Charge of Indecent Exposure Seeking 2 Year Probation and Community Service
Earlier this year, Brooklyn-bred rapper Desiigner was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor of indecent exposure on an aircraft when he was allegedly caught exposing himself. He was recently expected to make a plea deal that would prevent him from serving any jail time, according to TMZ Hip Hop. Sidney Royel Selby III, who we… Continue reading Desiigner To Plead Guilty to Charge of Indecent Exposure Seeking 2 Year Probation and Community Service
‘Planet of the Tapes’ Radio Show to Record LIVE from Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame on September 17th
STONY BROOK, NY- ‘Planet of the Tapes’ radio show, which airs on LL COOL J’s Sirius XM Radio Channel with Diamond The Artist aka DTA Experience & Geechie Dan, will record a LIVE radio broadcast at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on September 17th from 12-5pm.… Continue reading ‘Planet of the Tapes’ Radio Show to Record LIVE from Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame on September 17th
French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko Community Where he Shot ‘Wish U Well’ Video
French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko Community Where he Shot ‘Wish U Well’ Video French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko, the Community Built Atop Stilts in Lagos, Nigeria, with Help from Swae Lee, gamma., and SALXCO in his Continued Commitment to Support Underserved Communities in Africa Through his Music The Canoes Will be… Continue reading French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko Community Where he Shot ‘Wish U Well’ Video
Jeezy’s ‘Adversity for Sale’ Back for Week Two on New York Times Best Sellers List
JAY “JEEZY” JENKINS’ DEBUT MEMOIR “ADVERSITY FOR SALE” BACK FOR WEEK TWO ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS LIST The Grammy-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Artist’s Inspirational Book Charts at #10 & #11 on Prestigious Charts! Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins, the renowned Grammy-nominated recording artist, successful businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious… Continue reading Jeezy’s ‘Adversity for Sale’ Back for Week Two on New York Times Best Sellers List
Former Bad Boy Rappers Shyne and Loon Seen Hanging Out at Invest Fest
Two former “Bad Boys” reunited recently in Atlanta after both men have had ups and downs in their lives. Their current situations have both of them continuing on a positive path. According to HipHopDX, former Bad Boy labelmates, recording artists Shyne, born Jamal Michael Barrow, now known as Moses Michael Levi Barrow, and Loon, born… Continue reading Former Bad Boy Rappers Shyne and Loon Seen Hanging Out at Invest Fest
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Slated to Receive Global Icon Award at This Year’s MTV Video Music Awards
Another awards show another special award for Sean “Diddy” Combs. Marking his triumphant return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage as he is set to receive the Global Icon Award and perform for the audience. The show will be airing next week on Tuesday, September 12 at 8 PM ET/PT. The VMAs will be… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Slated to Receive Global Icon Award at This Year’s MTV Video Music Awards
Snoop Dogg Proclaims Shaquille O’Neal ‘Greatest NBA Rapper Ever’
Many NBA players over the years have gone into the studio while not partaking in the game of basketball. Some names that come to mind are Allen Iverson, Ron Artest (Metta World Peace), Damian Lillard, and Iman Shumpert. Yet, there is one who is currently in the NBA Hall of Fame AND he has a… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Proclaims Shaquille O’Neal ‘Greatest NBA Rapper Ever’