Jay-Z and Meek Mill Lead the Charge to Urge New York Lawmakers to Limit Using Rap Lyrics Against Artists in Criminal Cases Jay-Z and Meek Mill, possibly the biggest proponents of Hip-Hop against archaic criminal laws that penalize mostly people of color, are among other artists and celebrities who are urging New York lawmakers to… Continue reading Jay-Z and Meek Mill Lead the Charge to Urge New York Lawmakers to Limit Using Rap Lyrics Against Artists in Criminal Cases
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Spike Lee Will Become First Black Director to Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at 2022 Directors Guild of America Awards
The accolades and acknowledgments keep coming for the New York Knicks’ biggest fan! Filmmaker and esteemed director Spike Lee has another award being bestowed upon him this year. The Directors Guild of America will be presenting the proud Brooklyn, New Yorker with the Guild’s top honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Motion… Continue reading Spike Lee Will Become First Black Director to Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at 2022 Directors Guild of America Awards
Hercy Miller Joins Xavier University Basketball Team as Walk-On Transfer
Hercy Miller Joins Xavier University Basketball Team as Walk-On Transfer Hercy Miller, the basketball-playing son of Hip-Hop’s own Master P has officially joined another collegiate team when he signed on to play for Xavier University this week. Earlier this week, on the day we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King‘s birthday, Miller posted the acknowledgment of… Continue reading Hercy Miller Joins Xavier University Basketball Team as Walk-On Transfer
Showtime Debuts ‘We Need To Talk About Cosby’ Trailer
Showtime Networks has released the trailer for the upcoming Bill Cosby documentary, We Need To Talk About Cosby that will debut at the end of the month on January 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. We Need To Talk About Cosby is a four-part docuseries that is directed by Emmy winner W. Kamau Bell (United Shades… Continue reading Showtime Debuts ‘We Need To Talk About Cosby’ Trailer
Power In The Name – Dionne Warwick, Krayzie Bone, & Nomad
Dionne Warwick Kicks Off 2022 with the Single, “Power In The Name” featuring Krayzie Bone & NomaD Proceeds Benefiting Charities That Provide Shelter and Clothing LOS ANGELES, CA—January 18, 2022—Lifetime Grammy Winner Dionne Warwick starts off 2022 with the release of her single, “Power In The Name”, which features rap star Krayzie Bone (from Bones… Continue reading Power In The Name – Dionne Warwick, Krayzie Bone, & Nomad
Yung Kayo – it’s a monday
YOUNG STONER LIFE RECORDS RECORDING ARTIST YUNG KAYO RELEASES NEW TRACK + VIDEO “it’s a monday” + KAYO RETURNS WITH THE FIRST TRACK OFF OF HIS FORTHCOMING PROJECT DTFK [TUESDAY — JANUARY 18, 2022] – Young Stoner Life Records recording artist Yung Kayo releases his new single and video ‘it’s a monday’. ‘it’s a monday’ is the first single off of… Continue reading Yung Kayo – it’s a monday
Garcelle Beauvais Launches Own Jewelry Line, Garcelle x Roni Blanshay, as She Prepares Book Release
Garcelle Beauvais Launches Own Jewelry Line, Garcelle x Roni Blanshay, as She Prepares Book Release You may have seen her several years ago on the Jamie Foxx Show, NYPD Blue, and/or recently on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Real. She has built a successful career as an actor and she is also… Continue reading Garcelle Beauvais Launches Own Jewelry Line, Garcelle x Roni Blanshay, as She Prepares Book Release
‘The Story Of Hip-Hop’ Will Be Told By Public Enemy’s Chuck D
One of Hip-Hop’s most recognizable voices will again use it to showcase and bring The Story Of Hip-Hop to television screens everywhere. PBS and BBC Studios have recently announced that legendary Hip-Hop artist Chuck D of the influential Hip-Hop group, Public Enemy will be bringing a new four-part series to fruition this upcoming fall. “The… Continue reading ‘The Story Of Hip-Hop’ Will Be Told By Public Enemy’s Chuck D
Grammy Awards Rescheduled for April and Relocated to Las Vegas
Earlier this month, with the rise in coronavirus cases, the Grammy Awards ceremony was postponed from the originally scheduled date of January 31. It was announced that the awards show was given another air date as well as a change in venue. On April 3, CBS and the Recording Academy have revealed that the 64th… Continue reading Grammy Awards Rescheduled for April and Relocated to Las Vegas
Gunna’s Album DS4EVER Debuts at #1
Gunna’s Album DS4EVER Debuts at #1 GUNNA’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED ALBUM DS4EVER DEBUTS #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200 LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE + AMASSING OVER 193.5 MILLION STREAMS, WITH 150,300 IN EQUIVALENT ALBUM UNITS! + THIS MARKS GUNNA’S SECOND CONSECUTIVE #1 ALBUM AND YOUNG STONER LIFE RECORDS’ FIFTH CONSECUTIVE #1 ALBUM (January 18, 2022) – GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum rap… Continue reading Gunna’s Album DS4EVER Debuts at #1
Magic Johnson Chastises Los Angeles Lakers’ Lack of Effort, LeBron James Apologizes
The almighty Los Angeles Lakers are going through struggles as they were expected to be a better team this season with the acquisition of point guard Russell Westbrook. Less than two years removed from winning the NBA Championship, the LeBron James-led basketball team is failing in terms of expectations from fans and the franchise. This… Continue reading Magic Johnson Chastises Los Angeles Lakers’ Lack of Effort, LeBron James Apologizes
Stephen A. Smith: ‘Had I Not Been Vaccinated, I Wouldn’t Be Here’
Stephen A. Smith: ‘Had I Not Been Vaccinated, I Wouldn’t Be Here’ After a successful bout with COVID-19, ESPN sports commentator Stephen A. Smith returned to his First Take show and revealed that doctors had informed him that he could have died while in the hospital. He stated that they also told him that if… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith: ‘Had I Not Been Vaccinated, I Wouldn’t Be Here’
Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Productions Announces Audible Podcasts
Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Productions Announces Audible Podcasts AUDIBLE ANNOUNCES THREE AUDIO ORIGINALS PRODUCED BY KERRY WASHINGTON’S SIMPSON STREET PRODUCTIONS GREENLIT PROJECTS INCLUDE: PROPHECY, BETWEEN ME AND YOU, AND THE LAST BLACK QUEEN WASHINGTON WILL JOIN HEAD OF AUDIBLE STUDIOS ZOLA MASHARIKI AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL FOR A SPIRITED VIRTUAL CONVERSATION AROUND INNOVATIVE AUDIO STORYTELLING NEWARK, NJ –… Continue reading Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Productions Announces Audible Podcasts
Robert Glasper Set to Release Black Radio lll in February
GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST ROBERT GLASPER TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW STUDIO ALBUM BLACK RADIO III FEBRUARY 25th THIRD INSTALLMENT IN THE SERIES CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GRAMMY-WINNING BLACK RADIO & BLACK HISTORY MONTH LISTEN & WATCH THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “BLACK SUPERHERO” FEATURING KILLER MIKE + BJ THE CHICAGO KID + BIG K.R.I.T. APPEARING… Continue reading Robert Glasper Set to Release Black Radio lll in February
NatGeo Launches New Podcast ‘Into the Depths’ on Jan 27
NatGeo Launches New Podcast ‘Into the Depths’ on Jan 27 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DIVES INTO THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE WITH NEW PODCAST, INTO THE DEPTHS, LAUNCHING JAN. 27 National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts Takes Us on a Personal Journey That Follows Black Scuba Divers Searching for Slave Shipwrecks Around the World The… Continue reading NatGeo Launches New Podcast ‘Into the Depths’ on Jan 27