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Source: Variety / Getty “I want to tell you a story about a man called Shoutin’ John,” Pastor Shirley Caesar sang in the church one day. You’ve probably already heard the story of Shoutin’ John, at least you’ve heard a very important part of it. The story of Shoutin’ John originates in Caesar’s sermon song “Hold My Mule,” which she performed live at Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church in […]

Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage/Joseph Okpako/WireImage / Prince Williams/Wireimage/Joseph Okpako/WireImage The ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar reached a new level on Monday (Nov. 25), with the 6 God filing a legal petition against their joint record company, Universal Music Group (UMG). As reported by The Independent, Drake accuses UMG of using a network of bots, in conjunction with a pay-to-play scheme (a.k.a. payola) to “manipulate and saturate the streaming services and airwaves” with Kendrick’s mega-diss, […]

Source: KMazur / Getty In the 5 decades since the birth of Hip-Hop, we have watched the evolution from an underground movement to a global phenomenon. As the genre became more at the forefront of pop culture, there have been instances that became key moments in the culture.  Here, we take a look at the most memorable onstage moments in Hip-Hop history. From the iconic musical performances to the crazy […]

Source: General / Getty The holidays are a time for memories, but there’s one memory – and accompanying alleges of sexual misconduct – that Butterball may like to forget. It’s all thanks to the wild and random world of social media this bizarre story has re-emerged: PETA, or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, conducted an undercover investigation in 2006 at a Butterball slaughterhouse in Ozark, Arkansas, PETA investigators […]

Source: Paul Natkin / Getty It’s going to be a happy new year for Luther Vandross fans. CNN has announced that Luther: Never Too Much, the documentary about his life and legacy will be aired on New Year’s Day. The long-awaited documentary covers the soul crooner’s life from his early years as a background singer and the lead singer for the 80s dance group Change, through to his solo success. […]

Source: Courtesy / Netflix Netflix has released the official trailer for Tyler Perry’s’ upcoming Netflix film, The Six Triple Eight. Check out some first look photos from the film and watch the trailer inside. Perry’s upcoming film honors the heroic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, which was the only all-Black, all-female Women’s Army Corps unit deployed overseas during World War II. Led by Kerry Washington as Captain Charity Adams, the movie […]

Source: General / Getty On Monday (Nov. 25), Special counsel Jack Smith asked a Judge Tanya Chutkan to drop all federal charges against President-elect Donald Trump in relation to Trump’s ploy to overturn his 2020 presidential election in the lead-up to the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S Capitol. Smith is also seeking to drop his appeal in his classified records case against Trump. Over the summer, that case was shot […]

Source: Rolling Stone / Getty Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians series, in collaboration with The Apollo Theater and presented by Sonesta International Hotels, took over the iconic Apollo Theater this weekend with an unforgettable evening of music, dialogue, and inspiration celebrating Black creativity. Headlined by hip-hop titan Busta Rhymes and Grammy-nominated rising star GloRilla, the sold-out event also featured acclaimed artists Brittany Howard and Doechii, delivering powerful performances and candid conversations. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: Close Thank you for subscribing! […]

Source: General / Radio One Regarded by many as Club God “The Texas Uncle Luke,” BeatKing (real name Justin Riley) crafted a catalogue of hard-hitting club music that played a large part making Houston’s party scene one of the most attractive in the United States. Sadly, we lost the rapper on August 15, 2024 – just months before his 40th birthday. BeatKing’s Celebration of Life Took Place on August 29th […]