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Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty Simone Smith isn’t just LL Cool J’s wife—she’s a force. From being a 20-year cancer survivor and jewelry line owner to holding down her marriage with one of hip-hop’s most legendary heartthrobs, LL Cool J, Simone proves that resilience, faith, and love never go out of style. Simone recently pulled up to the Banking on Cultura podcast and got candid about life, love, family, and […]

Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Jay-Z and Beyoncé do not play about their name or their family. The couple are said to be considering taking legal action against Kanye West. Page Six is exclusively reporting that the Carters might be taking their former friend and collaborator to court over his recent social media posts. Earlier this week, Kanye West made some very offensive remarks about their youngest children suggesting that […]

Source: THIBAUD MORITZ / Getty Future made sure his daughter Londyn’s Sweet 16 was a night to remember, pulling out all the stops to give her the ultimate birthday experience. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) The trap superstar didn’t just throw a party, he turned it into a full-blown concert, bringing some of his famous friends along for the ride. Travis Scott had […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty According to reports, a documentary series chronicling the history and impact of an iconic strip club in Atlanta, Georgia, has been acquired by the Starz network. Magic City: An American Fantasy, will be aired on Starz this summer, after making its debut at the South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, last spring to rave reviews. The series consists of five episodes detailing what’s been […]

Courtesy When it comes to finding fame in Hollywood, those on their way to the top will never forget that first big break. For Harlem actress Shoniqua Shandai, that moment came 15 years ago with her “breakout” role in the Jennifer Lopez-starring 2010 romantic comedy, The Back-up Plan. Of course, the role in question was more or less a non-speaking part as a movie extra. See if you can spot […]

Source: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net / ATLPics.Net Our whole lives we’ve heard the phrase “No good deed goes unpunished” and unfortunately for 2 Chainz, he’s finding that out the hard way and is here to remind us that regardless of how good your intentions might be, there are people out there that will exploit your objectives if given the chance. On March 20, 2 Chainz took to Instagram to remind us of […]

“Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them,” Othello says in a clever Act 1 aversion to avoid a battle between his soldiers and those of Brabantio. Denzel Washington made an impressive bow last night (March 23) during his debut in the titular role at the NYC premiere of the Broadway revival. While the show itself has already broken Broadway records big enough to make William Shakespeare […]

Sauce Walka and an associate, Sayso P, were reportedly shot in Memphis on Saturday according to several developing reports online and among local media outlets. Via some large Hip-Hop news account on X, Sayso P was reported to have died from his injuries. Details regarding the shooting of Sauce Walka and Sayso P are scant but according to local outlet Fox 13, the shooting took place near FedEx Forum earlier […]

Source: Mauricio Santana / Getty Erykah Badu is back. The 54-year-old artist is returning with her first album in 15 years. The album will be entirely produced by The Alchemist, the producer behind most of your favorite rap music, including by artists like Mobb Deep, Kendrick Lamar, Earl Sweatshirt, and Nas. It might be surprising to hear consider her near dominance of the neo-soul era but Badu has only made five […]