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Source: Atlanta Braves/Aaron Cole IG Christian Hip-Hop and R&B artist Aaron Cole has struck gold with his new record, “Usher In The Spirit.” The Virginia singer spoke with Hip-Hop Wired about how the song has brought a new spotlight to his career. Sampling Usher’s classic, “You Make Me Wanna,” Cole created his own gospel-inspired flip, which quickly went viral online. “I literally had the video in my phone sitting for […]

Source: Courtesy of Beloved Benefit / Beloved Benefit Singer Usher has launched a paid internship program for aspiring music industry workers in Atlanta and Detroit tied to his upcoming tour with Chris Brown. The program offers hands-on experience in live production roles, allowing interns to work directly with professionals supporting the tour. Ten selected interns joined different areas of tour support, including stage production, logistics, and event coordination, gaining valuable […]

Source: Courtesy / Netflix We are only halfway through 2026 and the television industry is already out here swinging the cancellation axe like it has something to prove. Check out all the Black TV shows canceled in 2026 so far. Fair warning: the list is LONG.  Across networks and every major streaming platform, shows are getting the axe at a pace that is genuinely hard to keep up with. And […]

Denise Truscello There’s no denying the musical excellence of Mary J. Blige, otherwise known to her legion of diehard fans as The Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul. For over three decades and counting, “MJB Da MVP” has given us timeless soul music that, as her moniker suggests, blends perfectly over hard-hitting beats and with the assist of a lyrical beast that equals her stature in hip-hop culture — The Notorious B.I.G., […]

Chris Brown should be enjoying the promo run duties of his latest full-length project, BROWN, but he is instead the target of a brutal review of his album. Pitchfork gave Chris Brown’s album an abysmal 1.3 rating, and fans online are piling on, with some also pushing back. Pitchfork’s takedown of Chris Brown’s newest set did not mince words, as the reviewer immediately dropped several zingers, up to and including […]

The Most Iconic Celebrity Comedy Roasts of All Time Social media is buzzing after Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart” on Sunday evening, with brutal wisecracks, pointed jokes and zingers from several stars across Hollywood. Hosted by Shane Gillis, the special featured a panel of comedian heavyweights, including Sheryl Underwood, Regina Hall, Draymond Green, Katt Williams, Chelsea Handler and several others.

Source: Lila Seeley / Getty Say it ain’t so! Television audiences watched several popular Black-led shows disappear in recent years as networks and streaming platforms continued reshaping their lineups. Some series ended after successful multi-season runs. Others barely had time to build momentum before getting canceled. Still, many viewers remained attached to these characters, storylines and casts. Shows like All American and The Vince Staples Show developed loyal followings that […]

Source: Rich Fury / Getty Gucci Mane showed his queen, Keyshia Ka’oir, just how much he appreciates her on Mother’s Day. The East Atlanta rapper went all out for the occasion, gifting his wife a brand-new Rolls Royce. Wop and Keyshia are no strangers to showering each other with lavish gifts. In a video posted to her Instagram, Keyshia took time to thank her husband for both the present and […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Rick Ross is one of the most influential hip-hop artists in the game, making waves before his first deal with a major record label, Ross caused a bidding war between several record labels to secure them on their roster of artists. Ross ultimately signed with Jay-Z at Def Jam in 2006. Now with a career spanning over 20 years, Rick Ross has established himself as […]