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  Source: Peter G. Forest / Getty Roland Martin’s independent Black Star Network is thriving. He has over a million YouTube subscribers for his daily show Roland Martin Unfiltered and is a trusted messenger for news of importance to the African American community. Now he’s adding a pre-teen reporter to his roster who was a sensation at the recent Democratic National Convention. Twelve-year-old Knowa DeBaraso was already a social media […]

Source: Kevin Kane / Getty The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are shaping up to be a night of potential record-breaking moments, with several artists poised to etch their names even deeper into music history. Read more about the potential record-breaking moments for the 2024 VMAs inside. Vegas Insider collected data about the artists who are set to make history at this year’s MTV VMAs set September 11 on […]

Source: Gilles Petard / Getty Isaac Hayes‘ profound influence on soul music remains undeniable. Known for his pioneering sounds with Stax Records during the 1960s and 1970s, Hayes shaped the “Memphis Sound” with his deep voice and innovative arrangements, earning him the moniker “Black Moses.” Hayes was a pioneer in soul and R&B, known for his deep baritone voice, lush orchestral arrangements, and groundbreaking contributions to music and culture. RELATED: […]

Source: Tim Warner / Getty The NFL and Roc Nation today launched 2024 Songs of the Season, a season-long initiative highlighting music from superstars and emerging artists of ​​​​all genres via ROC Nation distribution. Fans will hear songs across NFL platforms and league broadcast partners throughout the 2024-2025 season including on NFL Network, NFL+, @NFL social, in-game broadcasts, in NFL stadiums, across club social channels, and more. Songs of the […]

Source: SeventyFour / Getty African-American Gospel music traces its origins back to the hymns and songs that provided solidarity, solace, and unwavering resilience to our enslaved ancestors—Negro spirituals. These spirituals were birthed out of “camp meetings” or “bush meetings,” where enslaved people would gather to share their joys, pains, and hopes. In these meetings, thousands of enslaved people would gather, listen to itinerant preachers, and sing spirituals for hours. Between […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Following their smash debut of Change (No Cap), Jevon Dewand and the Trap Starz serve up another dose of rhythm, hip hop and praise in their new single, “Without You,” Jevon, Jazze Pha and Gasner the Artist team up with Stellar Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Zacardi Cortez. Get ready to wave your hands, dance and testify in this powerfully personal song of adoration to God! “WITHOUT YOU” tells the overcomer’s testimony, […]

Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty Lil Wayne Was A Contributor On Skip’s Undisputed For Years Skip Bayless recently ended his tenure as the host of FS1’s Undisputed, but don’t think he’s hanging up his Bron-bashing and Cowboy-hating takes just yet. According to a report from Awful Announcing, Bayless is set to reprise his role as a sports commentator on a new show with none other than Hip Hop legend Lil Wayne. […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Andra Day’s rendition of the classic hymn “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” accompanies the release of Netflix’s latest film “The Deliverance.” Day holds a special connection to the film, not only as its lead character, Ebony, but also as the featured singer for the movie’s opening and closing moments.  “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” was originally penned by Ira Stanphill in1950. Stanphill wrote hundreds of Gospel […]

Source: FOX / Getty It’s been more than a year since the world was scared to death that we’d lose the legendary Jamie Foxx to a sudden health scare that seemed to last forever and though the man was able to pull through and resume his illustrious career we’ve never gotten any answers as to what happened that almost led to his passing. Now TMZ is reporting that the Oscar […]