A dedication to Go-Go music has been in the planning stages for years, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Go-Go Museum and Cafe is now scheduled for Nov. 18. According to Popville, the long-awaited 8,000-square-foot museum will be located in Anacostia. Although the ribbon cutting takes place in November, the museum doesn’t open until the… Continue reading Go-Go Museum And Cafe Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For Nov. 18 In Washington D.C.
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T.I. Announces Upcoming Performance Is ‘Last Working Gig’
In a recent radio interview promoting an upcoming holiday concert in Atlanta, one of the hometown artists announced that his performance at the event would be his last. While appearing on 96.1 The Beat on Oct. 10, Atlanta recording artist T.I. stated that he would not be performing after the upcoming show, the Jingle Ball… Continue reading T.I. Announces Upcoming Performance Is ‘Last Working Gig’
Scarface ‘Grateful’ After Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
The 2025 Grandmaster Awards took place on Oct. 5 in Las Vegas where Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, and Roxanne Shanté were honored. In attendance at the ceremony was last year’s recipient, Brad Jordan, known to the hip-hop world as Scarface, and on his social media profile, he revealed his recent surgery and an update… Continue reading Scarface ‘Grateful’ After Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
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
Otis Redding Posthumously Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Otis Redding Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Posthumously October 7, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) – On Friday, October 4, 2024, legendary singer and songwriter, Otis Redding, was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling ceremony took place at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard, where the late artist’s… Continue reading Otis Redding Posthumously Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Flavor Flav Auctions Trademark Clock At Black Music Action Coalition Gala
The Black Music Action Coalition held an event on Oct. 3 in Beverly Hills and unexpectedly, former Public Enemy group member Flavor Flav placed his trademark signature clock up for auction. According to Billboard, the Long Island-bred entertainer put up his clock to help raise money for the organization. The former reality TV star jumped… Continue reading Flavor Flav Auctions Trademark Clock At Black Music Action Coalition Gala
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Grandmaster Dee
The world was captivated by the sounds of a group consisting of two emcees and one DJ from New York City named Whodini. The trio had a string of hits that kept people bobbing their heads and moving their feet whenever a song of theirs came on. With their self-titled album being released in 1983,… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Grandmaster Dee
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels
If you’re a fan of music, more specifically Hip-Hop, Ralph McDaniels should be listed as one of your heroes. Every hip-hop artist was influenced by the work that Uncle Ralph (as he is affectionately known) has done over the 40 years he has been working in this fickle industry. No matter who you support or… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels
Gillie Grows by Insa Debuts In Pennsylvania
INSA CANNABIS PARTNERS WITH PHILADELPHIA ICON TO LAUNCH GILLIE GROWS BY INSA IN PENNSYLVANIA MARIJUANA MARKET A Dynamic Collaboration Featuring New Strains Merging the Legendary Taste of Philadelphia Influencer Gillie Da King with Insa’s Unmatched Craftsmanship & Expertise SHAMOKIN DAM, Penn. – September 26, 2024 – Insa, Inc., an independent, Massachusetts-based medical and adult-use… Continue reading Gillie Grows by Insa Debuts In Pennsylvania
Victoria Monét Releases JAGUAR II : Deluxe
VICTORIA MONÉT RELEASES JAGUAR II : Deluxe EXPANDED VERSION OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED GRAMMY-WINNING DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW VIA LOVETT MUSIC / RCA RECORDS FEATURING SINGLES “1900s” AND “SOS” FEATURING USHER PRE-ORDER DELUXE VINYL NOW + SHOP THE JAGMART MERCH POP-UP THIS THIS WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES “Victoria Monét embodies the essence of an Artist with… Continue reading Victoria Monét Releases JAGUAR II : Deluxe
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
MC Lyte – Make A Livin’
MC Lyte Premieres New “Make a Livin’” Music Video Across BET Jams, Vevo, and Times Square Billboard (Los Angeles, CA – October 4, 2024,) – Hip-Hop pioneer MC Lyte continues to push boundaries in music and culture with the highly anticipated video premiere of her latest single, Make a Livin’, on BET Jams, Vevo,… Continue reading MC Lyte – Make A Livin’
Lifetime’s ‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ Set For 2025
‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ THE QUEEN OF HIP-HOP SOUL MARY J. BLIGE, AND AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS JORDAN AND JOHN DAVIS EXTEND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH LIFETIME (Mary J. Blige photo credit Will Sterling) MARY J. BLIGE’S FAMILY AFFAIR (working title) COMING 2025 AS PART OF THE NETWORK’S VOICES OF A LIFETIME MOVIE SLATE (R to L: Ajiona Alexus photo credit Brian Jones, Da’Vinchi photo… Continue reading Lifetime’s ‘Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair’ Set For 2025
Jermaine Dupri Announces Student Internship at Ideas Festival Emory
Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri announces new student internship at Ideas Festival Emory (from top row l to r) Greg Fenves, Emory University President; Jermaine Dupri; Dr. Joycelyn Wilson, Georgia Tech Culture Scholar; Badia Ahad, dean of Oxford College at Emory; Ken Carter, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology and founding director of the Center for Public… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Announces Student Internship at Ideas Festival Emory
Jay-Z Sweetens The Pot To Get Communities In Times Square Area To Benefit From Casino
In an attempt to sway city officials to award them with a gaming license for Times Square after protests from the local community, JAY-Z and Roc-Nation are offering the surrounding community an initial $15 million as part of a $250 million package. Two years ago, Roc-Nation joined SL Green and Caesars Entertainment to announce efforts… Continue reading Jay-Z Sweetens The Pot To Get Communities In Times Square Area To Benefit From Casino
