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Source: Reach Media / Radio One When a true legend speaks, the community listens. Grammy-winning rapper, actor, and entrepreneur Ludacris recently sat down with DJ Misses and Incognito on the hit show Posted on the Corner to drop major keys about his legacy. The Atlanta powerhouse opened up about his highly anticipated return to the mic, the changing landscape of hip-hop, and what keeps him grounded after decades of winning. […]

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Not to toot our own horn, but we have some pretty talented rock stars matriculating within the Urban One and REACH Media family. It appears that Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio understood that completely when it came to crowning the non-profit’s new President-Elect, opting for our very own Lori Flowers. Congratulations Madam President! RELATED: The History Of The Hip-Hop Radio Mix Show If the […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Few voices resonate through our community quite like the legendary CeCe Winans. Recently, Darlene McCoy hosted a powerful CeCe Winans interview on the Nightly Spirit. The two friends sat down to discuss the unifying power of gospel music, CeCe’s brand-new single, and her exciting plans to bring believers together this fall. If you missed the live broadcast, here is a look at the inspiring […]

Source: Please join us in congratulating two iconic members of the Urban One family on their monumental achievements! The Museum of Broadcast Communications recently revealed the nominees for the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame class, and we are thrilled to celebrate the nominations of two legendary broadcasters: Ryan Cameron and Rickey Smiley. These nominations represent one of the broadcast industry’s highest honors, reserved for a select few. With decades of […]

Source: ione nicole thomas / IONE, VIA NICOLE THOMAS If you missed the latest drop of tea from DJ Misses on the “Trending on the Timeline” segment, we have you covered. The culture is always buzzing, and this week’s rundown brought us a mix of Hollywood mystery and classic Miami audacity. From iconic music royalty keeping their distance from the big screen to a legendary rapper sharing some highly questionable […]

Source: 5PH / Getty Before the spotlight, many celebrities worked everyday jobs to pay the bills and chase their dreams. Some waited tables, while others worked retail or handled tough manual labor. These early roles shaped their work ethic and helped build the drive that led to success. A few even held unusual or surprising jobs that fans would never expect. Their stories show that fame rarely happens overnight. Instead, […]

Xzibit is currently in the throes of a divorce case involving his estranged wife and a battle with the IRS over a backlog of owed taxes. In a court filing, Xzibit shared his five-figure monthly earnings while also revealing he owes state and federal taxes. TMZ reports that the outlet obtained documents filed by Xzibit, real name Alvin Joiner, which show that the rapper is earning $66,547 monthly. X also […]

Source: Mark Davis/BET / Getty Taraji P. Henson has had a successful Hollywood career that includes Oscar and Emmy nominations. But one thing has eluded her – a film franchise. She says that hasn’t been the case for her Baby Boy co-star Tyrese, who has appeared in both the Fast and the Furious franchise and the Transformers franchise, which make up the bulk of the movies he’s appeared in since […]

Source: Steve Marcus / Getty Today is the perfect day to celebrate Marshawn Lynch, because Beast Mode is officially another year older. Born on April 22, 1986, Lynch has long been one of those rare sports figures who feels bigger than the game itself — part football legend, part folk hero, part walking punchline in the best way possible. Before the interviews, viral clips, and acting gigs, he was just […]