Jackson, Mississippi native Big JD returns after a year-long hiatus with his new EP Turning Back Time, promising a deeper connection with fans and showcasing his most personal and polished work to date. We discuss it here!
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50 Cent has partnered with the Sacramento Kings to establish the Kings and Queens Rise Co-Ed Youth Sports and Mentoring League through his G-Unity Foundation. We discuss it here!
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Music legend Babyface delivered a top tier performance on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk featuring Chanté Moore, Tank, and Avery Wilson! We discuss it here!
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Trill Burgers, led by Bun B, celebrates the opening of its brick-and-mortar establishment in Houston's Montrose neighborhood. We discuss it here!
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Hip Hop icon Tupac Shakur received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, where friends and family were there to accept the recognition on his behalf. We discuss it here!
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Hip Hop star Lil Baby calls out for change at the funeral Bre’Asia Powell, a 16 year old girl who lost her life in a shooting in Atlanta. “What I do wanna say to the like the youth and the younger generation, as a we, because I’m with y’all. We gotta change.” We discuss it here!
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Chuck D to narrate an Audible series celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary, exploring the birth of the genre in the South Bronx in 1973. We discuss it here!
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‘All Eyez’ will be on Tupac as he will be honored with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. We discuss it here!
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Future, through his Freewishes Foundation, has launched an innovative STEM lab in Atlanta, offering interactive classes and mentorship programs to empower Black and Brown students in pursuing successful careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. We discuss it here!
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Brownsville, Tennessee announces plans to honor Tina Turner with a statue and preserve her legacy, paying tribute to the iconic Queen of Rock and Roll. We discuss it here!
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Anthony Hamilton receives prestigious honorary doctorate from Johnson C. Smith University. We discuss it here!
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Tina Turner, the queen of rock and roll and one of the greatest performers in history, passed away at 83. We discuss her life and legacy here!
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G Herbo's organization, Swervin' Through Stress, achieves nonprofit status as it tackles mental health concerns in the Black community. We discuss it here!
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Rick Ross reveals his plans to run for mayor of Fayetteville, Georgia, following the rejection of his permit application for his annual car show. We discuss it here!
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Oakland is set to rename a portion of MacArthur Boulevard to Tupac Shakur Way to honor the late rapper's legacy. We discuss it here!
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E-40 receives honorary doctorate degree, delivers inspiring speech at Grambling State University graduation ceremony. We discuss it here!
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Jay-Z's Roc Nation has submitted a proposal to establish a casino in Times Square as part of their bid for a gaming license in New York City. We discuss it here!
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Minnesota pays tribute to the late pop superstar Prince with a seven-mile dedicated highway passing by his iconic Paisley Park estate. We discuss it here!
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Hip hop icon Missy Elliott becomes the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marking a historic moment in music history. We discuss it here!
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Berklee College of Music will award an honorary doctorate to Usher for his contributions to the music industry at their 2023 commencement ceremony. We discuss it here!
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