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Source: Reach Media / Radio One Legendary R&B singer Stokley joined The DL Hughley Show for a discussion centered around the power of music, cultural identity, and staying authentic. Throughout the interview, the subject of how R&B continues to grow and evolve, spotlighting his unmistakable sound and the importance of representing the community. The state of R&B music took center stage in this discussion, with Stokley addressing both concerns over […]

Source: Eric Charbonneau / Getty Chaka Khan has one of those voices you recognize in a single note. She’s the Queen of Funk for a reason, but her story runs way deeper than the hits. She first shook up the ’70s with Rufus, dropping joints like “Tell Me Something Good” and “Ain’t Nobody.” Those records blended rock, soul, and funk so smoothly that they changed what R&B bands could sound like. Then […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty When most people talk about Spike Lee movies, they think about the joints he directed, from “Do the Right Thing” to “Malcolm X” and “BlacKkKlansman.” But Spike Lee’s movie legacy is bigger than his director credits, thanks to a long list of films he has produced or executive produced through his 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks banner. As his influence grew, he expanded his 40 Acres, […]

Source: Jean-Jacques BERNIER / Getty 10 Most Memorable Chuck Norris Movie Fights For decades, martial arts movies have brought us together. Think back to those weekend movie marathons, gathering with family and friends to watch larger-than-life heroes dominate the screen. When it comes to pure, unapologetic action, few names command as much respect as Chuck Norris. He didn’t just act in action movies; he helped build the genre, empowering a […]

Source: Creative Services / iONEDigital Mark your calendars for May 24. Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash XXX is gearing up to be a monumental cultural celebration, and the King of the South is taking his rightful place on the throne as the headliner. T.I. helped architect the sound of an entire generation. When he steps on that stage, we will celebrate a legacy of empowering voices, representing our community, and delivering […]

Source: WWE / Getty NBA Hall of Famer & 5x champion Dennis Rodman can now add “WWE Hall of Famer” to his long list of accomplishments. As reported by ESPN, the WWE will honor Rodman for his contributions to wrestling as a member of the iconic nWo (New World Order) faction in WCW. The April 17th induction kicks off WWE’s two-night Wrestlemania weekend in Las Vegas. Rodman’s wrestling career, though […]

Team Epiphany It goes without saying that we have a major soft spot over here when it comes to Black media. With that said, it was a personal delight to cap off last week at an event that not only put on for print in a big way, but also was able to cleverly incorporate Women’s History Month into the mix. Oh, and everybody had a great time. Take a […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One Ari Lennox pulled up to “Posted on the Corner” with DJ Misses and Incognito, and let’s just say, she didn’t hold back. From her new album “Vacancy” to dropping gems about self-love and mental health, Ari gave us all the vibes we didn’t know we needed. First off, let’s talk about “Vacancy.” Ari described it as her way of filling the empty spaces in […]

Mystikal, a veteran rapper who scored several chart-making hits, had a long history of legal issues, including a series of heinous charges in 2022. After initially being indicted on first-degree rape and other related charges in 2022, Mystikal pleaded guilty this week to third-degree rape charges. As reported by Louisiana news network WBRZ, Mystikal, real name Michael Tyler, pleaded guilty Tuesday (March 17) to the lesser charge of third-degree rape. […]