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Marcus Ingram For gospel powerhouse Earnest Pugh, the journey to stardom has been met with both highs and lows just like the rest of us. Keeping on the positive tip though, he joined us here at “My First Time” to share a throwback tale from the first radio promo event of his career, complete with a decked-out private jet treatment. As we know following his big win at the Stellar […]

Erika Goldring Beloved singer/reality star Tamar Braxton went through a horrible experience this past Sunday (August 17) after recently revealing that she was found by a friend in a pool of her own blood with no recollection of how it happened. RELATED: Tamar Braxton Talks Music, Growth, & New Beginnings at Urban 1 Summit In a bone-chilling message shared earlier today via her Instagram Stories (seen above), the Love and […]

Source: Bill McCay / Getty Chubby Checker, the legendary musician behind the iconic hit “The Twist,” has made headlines for his decision to skip his long-awaited induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After nearly 40 years of eligibility, the 83-year-old artist is finally being honored, but he has chosen to prioritize his fans and his passion for live performances over attending the ceremony. Why Chubby Checker Is […]

Blueface, who made headlines more for his antics outside the recording booth than anything else, is currently serving time after being arrested back in 2021 in connection with a battery case.  After new photos of Blueface surfaced online, fans are stunned at the newly swole rapper and public figure.   Blueface, 28, is currently serving four years at the Los Angeles County Jail for violating his probation for the battery […]

Source: Eugenia R. Washington / Getty Fawn Weaver, the CEO of the award-winning whiskey brand Uncle Nearest, has adopted a defiant stance in the wake of the company being placed in receivership last week. In a new social media post, Fawn Weaver says that she and the Uncle Nearest team are “unshaken” and are urging patrons to buy up the product in support. Taking to her Instagram page, Fawn Weaver […]

Source: Kayla Bartkowski / Getty President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., has been met with criticism from local leaders. Now, some in the bar and restaurant industry are reporting that Trump’s new order is having an impact, with patrons electing to stay home instead. Local outlet WUSA spoke with a popular bar in the U St. area, Crush Dance Bar, speaking with co-owner […]

Source: Julia Beverly / Getty On a recent episode of Club Shay Shay, Hip-Hop legend Scarface told Shannon Sharpe that he doesn’t care about the music industry anymore. Known for being part of the Houston group Geto Boys and his hit song “Smile” with Tupac, Scarface said he’s become “very bitter” about the music game and has lost all interest in it. Sharpe asked if Scarface needs to hear songs […]

Source: Courtesy / Swank Publishing Chicago native and New York–based creative Melvin Taylor II is turning a deeply personal struggle into a cinematic win. His indie short film Baldy has captured audiences around the world, earning over 20 festival selections in 2025. All while shining a light on the often-overlooked realities of hair loss through this short heartfelt comedy. Read more inside. Taylor serves as executive producer, writer, and star of Baldy. […]

Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Nipsey Hussle left an unforgettable mark on hip-hop—not just through his biggest hits, but in the deep cuts and overlooked tracks that showed his vision, vulnerability, and grit. While the world knows classics like “Hussle & Motivate,” there’s a wealth of hidden gems in his catalog, filled with raw storytelling and inspiration. These 16 underrated songs reveal why Nipsey was so much more than a […]