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Source: Emma McIntyre Solange Knowles is taking her creative genius from the studio to the classroom. The University of Southern California announced that the singer, songwriter, and visual artist has joined the Thornton School of Music as its first-ever all-school Scholar-in-Residence—a prestigious three-year appointment that will see her deeply involved in shaping the school’s musical and cultural landscape. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for […]

Source: ullstein bild / Getty When D’Angelo emerged in the mid-’90s and exploded in the 2000s, he didn’t just bring soul music back, he brought something far more radical to the forefront of R&B: a reverence for Black women that was poetic, passionate and deeply personal. His music wasn’t just smooth; it was spiritually soaked in adoration for Black beauty and Black love. At a time when mainstream media often […]

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty While she is not totally free on her own accord, Wendy Williams received a bit of good legal news this week. A judge has dismissed her ex-husband’s lawsuit.

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The Dame Dash crash out tour continues. He recently tried to explain why he sued Cam’ron, but he can’t make it make sense.

Source: Paul Natkin / Getty Music and gaming fans alike are shocked by the news of the late soul legend D’Angelo, who died Tuesday at 51 after an undisclosed battle with cancer. Rockstar Games, behind popular video games like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, shared a tribute to the singer, who was a fan of their games, on social media. It stated, “Rest In Peace D’Angelo, a true […]

Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Doechii Kicks Off the “Alligator Bites Never Heal” Tour With Electric Energy The wait is finally over — Doechii has officially kicked off her highly anticipated Alligator Bites Never Heal Tour, and she did it with the confidence, creativity, and chaos that only the “Swamp Queen” herself can deliver. Opening night was a cinematic experience — a blend of high-energy choreography, bold visuals, and genre-bending […]

Source: Getty / General D’Angelo’s impact on music culture is defined by his revolutionary approach to R&B and soul, which helped pioneer the neo-soul movement of the mid-1990s. His 1995 debut album, Brown Sugar, fused classic soul influences with hip-hop rhythms, creating a sound that was both raw and sophisticated. This project set him apart from the more polished, commercial R&B of the time, inspiring a new generation of artists like […]

Source: Frank Hoensch / Getty Good news for OG Hip-Hoppers who live for lyricism and creative content, as De La Soul recently revealed that they’re prepping to release their first album in almost a decade. According to HipHopDX, the remaining members of De La Soul, Posdnuos and Maseo (R.I.P Trugoy The Dove) appeared at Comic Con last Friday (Oct. 10) alongside fellow Hip-Hop legends such as Nas, Slick Rick, Raekwon […]

Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Nicki Minaj has once again taken social media by storm—this time with a declaration that left her fans both puzzled and entertained. On Wednesday, October 15, the rapper tweeted, “Ok I’m not going to put out the album anymore. No more music. Hope you’re happy now [Jay-Z].” The announcement quickly went viral, with fans debating whether she was joking or making a serious statement about […]