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Source: Myesha Evon / @myeshaevon Brandy, your voice has always felt like home. It carries the kind of familiarity that lives in people’s hearts. A reminder of what it means to grow up with your music playing through every era of our lives. That’s why when news broke that you had to leave the stage mid-performance in Chicago during The Boy Is Mine Tour, the world stopped in collective concern. […]

DDG had noticeable motion on the music charts, achieving gold and platinum-selling success on a pair of records in his discography in his still ongoing rapping career. Over the weekend, DDG revealed that he’s made more money in 30 days of streaming than he’s ever earned as a musician. DDG was at ComplexCon over the weekend, sitting down with Akademiks as the pair discussed the rapper’s career and foray into […]

Source: John Lamparski / Getty There are three things guaranteed in life: death, paying taxes, & 50 Cent trolling. The newest flame he threw more gasoline on is Nicki Minaj’s ongoing issue with Jay-Z. Fif has absolutely no picks, per usual. Under a recent AI-generated video of Jay-Z in a bikini dancing to Whitney Houston’s “I’m Every Woman”. One thing about Nicki Lewinski is that once she starts, she will […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty New Edition, Boyz II Men & Toni Braxton Announce “The New Edition Way Tour” The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) has just announced The New Edition Way Tour! This monumental R&B celebration bringing together three of the genre’s most iconic acts: New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton. The cross-country tour kicks off Thursday, January 28, 2026, at the Oakland Arena in California and will […]

Source: Jacopo Raule / Getty Fresh off her record-breaking sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, Cardi B is having some fun with her “play dough” as she just bet a King Kong-sized grip on the upcoming UFC 321 Main Event. According to Bloodyelbow.com, the Grammy award-winning rapper just put down a staggering $250,000 on the current Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall to successfully defend his title against Ciryl Gane […]

Bad Bunny, who, last we checked, is a citizen of the United States and has become the enemy of right-wing criticism from the MAGA faithful. Bad Bunny can now breathe a sigh of relief as the NFL has decided to keep the Puerto Rican superstar on the bill for the Super Bowl LX Half Time Show.   In a report from the Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, no stranger […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty On October 9th, Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie, were arrested in Westminster, Maryland, on multiple fraud-related charges. According to court records, Wendy faces 16 counts (including seven felonies) and Eddie faces 18 counts (nine felonies) stemming from alleged “false/misleading information fraud” in excess of $300 and one count of making a false statement to a police officer. The charge relates to a reported burglary […]

Source: WayNorth Music / WayNorth Music Congrats are in order for our very own Jekalyn Carr! The Grammy, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning artist (and Praise 102.5 personality) scored her 10th #1 Billboard Gospel Radio single with “Don’t Faint!” The track also marks Jekalyn’s 12th Billboard career #1 single! Via press release: The powerful, faith-filled single—released earlier this year—has quickly become an anthem of endurance and breakthrough for listeners across the […]

Source: David Wall / Getty Horror movies are more than late-night jump scares and crazy plot twists. They are cultural time capsules that reflect our fears, our faith, our neighborhoods, and in many cases, our real-life experiences. National Horror Movie Day celebrates a genre that has not only entertained us but has also influenced music, fashion, social media trends, and even how Black audiences perceive themselves on screen. From classics […]