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View this post on Instagram A post shared by CAROLINADAZE Music & Arts Festival (@carolinadazenc) As the summer is winding down, a festival is making its way to the Triangle – a festival with a cause. September 14 will mark the launch of the CAROLINADAZE Music & Arts Festival at Red Hat Amphitheatre, headlined by GRAMMY-nominated performer Janelle Monáe and renowned Philadelphia rapper Tierra Whack. Rounding out the musical lineup […]

Source: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Getty Are y’all here for a D.L. Hughley versus Dr. Umar Johnson debate? Dr. Umar’s strong views this campaign season are making noise as his allegations become more accusatory and targeted. He believes that Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign team is allegedly paying celebs to support, claiming that they even “reached out to him for an interview, offering him $10K for the potential exchange.”   […]

Source: Paramount Pictures / SEGA / Sonic The Hedgehog 3 / Shadow FINALLY, the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has arrived, and it did not disappoint in building hype for the third film in the Sonic movie trilogy. Fans have been patiently waiting to get their first glimpse of Shadow in action after his tease at the end of Sonic The Hedgehog 2. To get fans even more hype […]

Source: Drew Angerer / Getty The drama behind Wu-Tang Clan’s one of one album continues. Martin Shkreli has been ordered to surrender his copies of Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. As spotted on The Verge the controversial businessman is now being mandated to give up any duplicates he may have made of the 2015 project. This week the new owners PleasrDAO, a organization that focuses on investing and collectibles, filed a […]

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty A New York judge is asking Damon Dash to pay up. He already has to auction his third of Roc-A-Fella Records to settle a 2022 judgment, but now, New York’s Department of Taxation & Finance says that they also have a claim on any monies earned from the sale. They filed a motion last week in Manhattan federal court for a piece of the upcoming […]

Source: Julia Beverly / Getty / OutKast An EDM duo called ATLiens is legally feeling the wrath of OutKast for very obvious reasons. Billboard reports that OutKast sued ATLiens, claiming their name is a blatant infringement on the iconic rap duo’s 1996 album of the same name. Two lawyers representing Big Boi and André 3000 argued on August 20 that the EDM duo’s use of the name ATLiens, a term […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Tyrese Gibson, known for his soulful music and iconic roles in films, recently sat down with “The Morning Hustle” to promote his latest projects and offer a candid look into his personal life. The R&B singer and actor has been making headlines with the release of his new album *Beautiful Pain* and the same-day premiere of his new film, “1992“, in theaters on August 30. […]

Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K25 We now know who the top 10 players are in NBA 2K25, and it’s the usual suspects, but there is some discussion about the player’s placement on that list and who is once again in the top spot. It’s arguing time! The top hoopers in NBA 2K25 have been revealed, and once again, taking the top spot on the annual list is none other […]

Source: Courtesy Of Talent / Courtesy Of Talent Stacia Mac is more than your typical momager, she is walking in her purpose through her Mac Effect Nonprofit organization and EmpowerHer initiative. As the mother of rapper Polo G, she is no stranger to fame but uses her public platform to raise awareness around important issues that directly affect our community. “My inspiration to start The Mac Effect Nonprofit stemmed from a […]