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Source: Variety / Getty According to The Hollywood Reporter, Irv Gotti, legendary co-founder of the influential Hip-Hop label Murder Inc., has reportedly passed away at the age of 54. According to sources, Gotti was recently placed on a ventilator in the ICU after suffering another stroke earlier this week. The shocking news has sent waves through the music community, as Gotti’s contributions to the genre were immense. Throughout his career, […]

Trayvon Martin would be 30 years old today if not for the meddling of volunteer night watchman George Zimmerman. While sobering thoughts hang over the heads of many regarding the loss of Trayvon Martin, many are choosing to use this time to hold up his lasting memory. Instead of writing my usual report regarding Trayvon Martin, I’m electing to speak as myself and completely from the heart. Martin’s death hit […]

Source: Katelyn Mulcahy / Getty The National Football League is removing the “End Racism” tag from its end zones for the upcoming Super Bowl. The National Football League is moving to remove the “End Racism” phrase from its end zone at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, in time for Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Unnamed sources revealed the decision, which was […]

Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Reports are circulating that legendary Hip-Hop producer and Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti has allegedly suffered another stroke. While details remain scarce, social media is ablaze with speculation, with many fans and industry insiders rallying behind the 54-year-old music mogul. Reps for Gotti have yet to confirm or address the situation, leaving questions about his condition unanswered. This news follows Gotti’s previous health struggles, including […]

Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty GloRilla is kicking off 2025 with a bang thanks to a new partnership with Fenty Beauty. According to WWD, Rihanna has tapped the 25-year-old rap star to be the first ambassador to represent all four brands housed under the Fenty empire: Savage X Fenty, Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Hair. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SAVAGE X FENTY BY RIHANNA […]

Source: Johnny Louis / Getty Some huge news dropped for the real R&B fans out there this week (February 4th)! Live Nation Urban announced An Evening with Jagged Edge: 25 Years of J.E. Heartbreak, celebrating 25 years of the R&B legends’ double platinum album. The Grammy award-winning group will embark on their special anniversary tour beginning on Wednesday, March 26th in Dallas, TX at the Majestic Theatre. Each night will see the legends […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty The 2025 Met Gala is only a few months away, and VOGUE Magazine has unveiled the official dress code for the super-fashionable event. Over the past few years, we have seen fashion ranging from the classic to the avant-garde and everything in between. However, this year’s dress code goes back to the basics. Titled “Tailored for You,” the dress code looks to have a focus […]

Source: Radio One Digital / Radio One Digital Top 25 Firsts by Black Artists in Country Music History Country music has a deep history, but it hasn’t always been the most inclusive genre. Despite the challenges, Black artists have broken barriers, set records, and reshaped the industry. Their contributions range from chart-topping hits to historic firsts at the Grand Ole Opry. This list highlights 25 groundbreaking moments that changed country […]

Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty A judge has ruled to reinstate the $53 million award in punitive damages to T.I. and Tiny Harris in their ongoing lawsuit against MGA Entertainment Inc. over dolls resembling the OMG Girlz. In court documents shared by legal journalist Meghann Cuniff on X, Judge James V. Selna ruled to award the couple punitive damages after initially ruling against it. This paves the way for the full […]