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It’s a night where careers are made, music icons are giving their flowers and every live performance — be it good, bad or indifferent! — will simply leave you speechless. We’re talking about the annual BET Awards, a staple in Black culture for the past 25 years and the scene for some of the biggest nights in entertainment history. The 2026 ceremony is looking to be no different, and might […]

Source: photo credit Hobson PR / Radio One Across America, Black children continue to face challenges that can shape the trajectory of their lives long before they enter the workforce. From under-resourced schools and achievement gaps to limited access to mentorship, career exposure, and enrichment opportunities, many young people encounter barriers that can make success more difficult to achieve. While no single organization can solve these systemic issues alone, community-based […]

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty For more than three decades, The LOX have made a rare kind of hip-hop history: not simply as lyricists with one of the genre’s most formidable catalogs, but as three men who have remained connected through childhood, industry battles, solo success and the seismic changes of a culture they helped shape. Before the platinum records, the Bad Boy era, Ruff Ryders, D-Block and the individual […]

Source: 97.9 The Box / The Afternoon Sauce with G-Man Legendary comedian Tommy Davidson stopped by The Afternoon Sauce with G-Man while in Houston to promote his weekend run at the Houston Improv, but it was a major TV reveal that had fans talking. RELATED: Cash Money & No Limit Tour Picks Houston As First Tour Stop During the interview, Davidson confirmed that The Varnell Hill Show — a spinoff […]

✕ R&B veteran Eric Benét stopped by The Rickey Smiley Morning Show for a conversation about his music, his legacy, and his upcoming appearance on the One Voyage cruise. Rickey jumped right in, asking about the One Voyage Cruise. Eric Benét couldn’t hide his excitement. “Man, I’ve been waiting on this,” he laughed. “There’s nothing like being out on the water with people who love the music. It’s a vibe, […]

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Rumors have been circulating online claiming that Memphis producer Tay Keith has passed away. According to Metro Nashville Police, Keith was allegedly found dead in his apartment. Several notable figures from Memphis’ Hip-Hop community, including BlocBoy JB, Hitkidd, and Jozzy, have shared posts on social media that fueled speculation about the producers alleged death.  Tay Keith rose to prominence through his work on some huge […]

Over the past 25 years, cinephiles from all walks of life have made Tribeca Festival in NYC the go-to destination for a week-and-a-half-long celebration in filmmaking. Budding directors, veteran actors, short film aficionados, documentarians, animators — there’s virtually no subculture of cinema that isn’t represented when it comes to the annual festivities. 2026 proved to be no different, and it was even more of a treat if you were like […]

Source: @therealkahlel / iOne Fetty Wap touched down at Summer Smash 2026 and instantly took fans back to the magic 2016. The New Jersey star had the crowd rocking as he ran through a string of classics, including “Trap Queen,” “679,” and “Again.” For longtime supporters, it was nostalgic trip down memory lane. For the younger generation, it served as the perfect introduction to Mr. 1738 and the catalog that […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty To some, he’s the undisputed King of the South. To others, he’s the architect of Trap Music. However you view his legacy, T.I. has cemented his place among hip-hop’s all-time greats. The Atlanta rap icon is preparing to close the book on his recording career with the release of his final album, Kill The King, on June 26. After more than two decades of chart-topping […]