The actor criticized the rap mogul for glorifying a street life that Faizon claims Jay never lived because he worked in the shadows of real drug dealers. We’ve been relentlessly covering the news of rappers losing their lives too soon over street battles and ongoing beefs that have gone too far, but Faizon Love has…… MORE
Rep. Maxine Waters Sent Megan Thee Stallion an Encouraging note: “I Have Your Back”
IT’S IMPORTANT THAT WE KEEP EACH OTHER UPLIFTED AT ALL TIMES. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has had a triumphant year, and she’s wrapping it up with an encouraging note from U.S. Representative Maxine Waters. “One of the highlights of my year was getting a letter from Congress Woman [Maxine Waters,]” the “Savage” rapper wrote on…… MORE
Keyshia Cole Covers Ashanti’s Biggest Hit
R&B STARS ASHANTI AND KEYSHIA COLE WILL GO HEAD-TO-HEAD ON DEC. 12. Ashanti and Keyshia Cole are set to go head-to-head in the next Verzuz battle, and Cole is already getting her vocals together. Cole’s discography includes favorites such as “Let It Go” featuring Missy Elliott and Lil Kim,” “I Should Have Cheated,” “Heaven Sent,”…… MORE
NBA won’t test players for marijuana during 2020-21 season
The league stopped testing players for marijuana in the bubble in Orlando last season The NBA utilizing a bubble in Orlando to complete the 2019-20 season was a one-time thing, but the league plans to bring back some aspects from the bubble for the ’20-21 season. The league plans to bring back the anonymous hotline…… MORE
Deion Sanders finalizes Jackson State coaching staff
Deion Sanders is back to the collegiate ranks as the head coach at Jackson State. The move was surprising to some in the football circles, but Sanders has assembled a coaching staff that is filled with high-level experience. On Monday, Sanders announced his coaching staff for his debut season. Sanders has tabbed a mix of…… MORE
Breakdancing to be added to 2024 Olympic games
The athletic style of urban dance was recognized by the international committee on Monday Breakdancing, a street dance style rooted within the Black community, has been added to the 2024 Olympic games, The athletic style of urban dance was recognized by the International Olympic Committee on Monday, and will be featured at the 2024 Paris…… MORE
Yandy Smith And Mendeecees Harris To Work On Marriage In Love & Hip Hop Spinoff
Ray J and Princess Love will be attempting to work on their marriage and yet again, it will take place in front of reality television cameras. According to Page Six, the on-again-off-again couple will be appearing on a “Love & Hip Hop” spin-off slated to air on VH1 alongside other all-stars off the series who…… MORE
Dionne Warwick Takes Over Twitter After Asking Chance The Rapper A Question
The singer also had a question for the artist, The Weeknd. Singer Dionne Warwick found herself trending on Twitter on Saturday (Dec. 5) after asking Chance The Rapper a straightforward question. “Hi, @chancetherapper,” the Grammy-award winning artist tweeted. “If you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name? I…… MORE
Rapper Casanova Surrenders To The Feds
18 men are now in custody for charges that include racketeering and conspiracy. Casanova is in custody. The Brooklyn rapper surrendered to the Feds about two days after they announced he was among 18 men indicted on conspiracy and racketeering charges. According to the New York Daily News, Casanova, born Caswell Senior, surrendered on Wednesday…… MORE
Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid passes away
The actress starred in several Black films and television shows, including ‘B.A.P.S.’ and “Eve.” Natalie Desselle-Reid, the actress famous for her role as Mickey in the 1997 film B.A.P.S., has passed away at 53 years old. Fellow actress Holly Robinson Peete broke the news on Monday (Dec. 7). “Just absolutely decimated by this news…Actress Natalie…… MORE
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SNOOP DOGG’S BIOPIC COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN
Snoop Dogg, the West Coast rap icon turned cultural mainstay, is officially bringing his life story to the big screen. Read more about Snoop’s upcoming biopic, film and TV deal with Universal inside. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Doggfather has signed a multi-year first-look deal with NBCUniversal through his Death Row Pictures banner, solidifying a…
SNOOP AND NBC
NBC is going from being the Peacock network to the Canine network after inking a new deal with Snoop Dogg. Snoop’s Death Row Pictures has inked a multi-year creative partnership with NBC Universal. Part of the deal will bring him back to The Voice next season, and he’ll continue his cross-platform appearances, like he did…
SHANNON SHARPE ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Shannon Sharpe is being accused of sexual assault and battery. A civil lawsuit filed in Nevada by Jane Doe says she and Sharpe were in a “rocky consensual relationship” for almost two years. The woman claims that Sharpe recorded their sexual relations without her permission. Jane Doe said the infamous live stream where Sharpe allegedly…
SZA HAS A NEW MAKE UP LINE
SZA‘s new business venture is Not Beauty — literally. She just launched a new cosmetic line under the label. Fans at Grand National Tour stops this weekend were the first to get their hands on products from the new line. The initial offering includes a trio of lip glosses, called In the Flesh, Strawberry Jelly and Quartz,…