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Source: 97.9 The Box / The Afternoon Sauce with G-Man Legendary comedian Tommy Davidson stopped by The Afternoon Sauce with G-Man while in Houston to promote his weekend run at the Houston Improv, but it was a major TV reveal that had fans talking. RELATED: Cash Money & No Limit Tour Picks Houston As First Tour Stop During the interview, Davidson confirmed that The Varnell Hill Show — a spinoff […]

✕ R&B veteran Eric Benét stopped by The Rickey Smiley Morning Show for a conversation about his music, his legacy, and his upcoming appearance on the One Voyage cruise. Rickey jumped right in, asking about the One Voyage Cruise. Eric Benét couldn’t hide his excitement. “Man, I’ve been waiting on this,” he laughed. “There’s nothing like being out on the water with people who love the music. It’s a vibe, […]

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Rumors have been circulating online claiming that Memphis producer Tay Keith has passed away. According to Metro Nashville Police, Keith was allegedly found dead in his apartment. Several notable figures from Memphis’ Hip-Hop community, including BlocBoy JB, Hitkidd, and Jozzy, have shared posts on social media that fueled speculation about the producers alleged death.  Tay Keith rose to prominence through his work on some huge […]

Over the past 25 years, cinephiles from all walks of life have made Tribeca Festival in NYC the go-to destination for a week-and-a-half-long celebration in filmmaking. Budding directors, veteran actors, short film aficionados, documentarians, animators — there’s virtually no subculture of cinema that isn’t represented when it comes to the annual festivities. 2026 proved to be no different, and it was even more of a treat if you were like […]

Source: @therealkahlel / iOne Fetty Wap touched down at Summer Smash 2026 and instantly took fans back to the magic 2016. The New Jersey star had the crowd rocking as he ran through a string of classics, including “Trap Queen,” “679,” and “Again.” For longtime supporters, it was nostalgic trip down memory lane. For the younger generation, it served as the perfect introduction to Mr. 1738 and the catalog that […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty To some, he’s the undisputed King of the South. To others, he’s the architect of Trap Music. However you view his legacy, T.I. has cemented his place among hip-hop’s all-time greats. The Atlanta rap icon is preparing to close the book on his recording career with the release of his final album, Kill The King, on June 26. After more than two decades of chart-topping […]

Mystikal appeared in court this past Tuesday (June 16) to hear the sentence of his 2022 rape case. The judge in the matter gave Mystikal 20 years, just five years less than the maximum sentence. As reported by local outlet WBRZ, Mystikal, real name Michael Tyler, appeared in an Ascension Parish this week in connection with the 2022 rape case that led to his arrest that year. The victim in […]

Gospel music has always been a sacred and pivotal genre, especially when it comes to its influence. Though gospel can be traced back to the early 17th century, the early moldings of gospel music began with old negro spirituals that derived from slaves creating songs from Bible verses. Gospel would later transition into a more blues influence. Around 1930, Thomas A. Dorsey, a musician who worked with Ma Rainey, coined […]

Source: AlonzoDesign / Getty Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, is a significant day in American history that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865. It stands as an emotional reminder to reflect on themes of freedom, resilience and the ongoing struggle for equality. This day provides us with an opportunity to look back on our past, acknowledge the progress made, and recommit ourselves to advancing toward a future […]