The 51-year-old rapper and Rock Hall inductee already made his first post.For years, Jay-Z has flirted with the idea of being online.He had a short stint on Twitter, but now, after his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it seems that the hip-hop icon is ready to embrace his own social media…… MORE
Luther Vandross Estate Inks $40M Deal With Primary Wave Music To Carry On His Legacy
The influence of the late Luther Vandross will always be seen throughout the music industry. Today, his estate is making sure of that as they keep the R&B legend’s legacy and music alive through a new partnership.Variety reports that Vandross’ estate closed in on a $40 million deal with Primary Wave Music — an independent…… MORE
Should R. Kelly Be Able To Keep His GRAMMY Awards?
The fall from grace that R. Kelly has been living through for the past two decades has seen him lose everything from his house of horror allegedly filled with underaged girls and boys all the way to the immense amount of respect he once had in the music industry.One thing he has been able to…… MORE
Janet Jackson’s ‘Wardrobe Malfunction’ To Be Explored In New FX Documentary
FX and Hulu are moving from Britney Spears to Janet Jackson in their latest documentary.In 2004, the controversy involving Janet Jackson and her wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl was all anyone could talk about.Now, as the streaming era is fascinated with all things docu-series and exploring the early aughts, FX and Hulu will tell…… MORE
R. Kelly, Hoping To Avoid Lengthy Prison Term Hires Bill Cosby’s Lawyer To Appeal His Conviction
The disgraced singer is facing 10 years to life in prison but is now getting help from someone experienced in a similar legal area.Embattled R&B singer R. Kelly, who was convicted on charges of sex trafficking racketeering last month is trying to fight his way out of prison and he has reportedly got help from…… MORE
Ronnie Wilson, Gap Band Co-Founder, Passes Away At 73
Ronnie Wilson, the older brother of Charlie Wilson and one-third of the legendary Gap Band, has passed away.According to TMZ, Wilson passed away at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Tuesday (November 2). His wife Linda Boulware-Wilson said Wilson passed away peacefully as he held her hand before he drew his final breath.Ronnie Wilson suffered…… MORE
Fetty Wap Is Arrested on Federal Drug Charges at Citi Field
Fetty Wap may not have the cooked pies in the kitchen but the feds say he was slinging them.The 30-year-old New Jersey rapper was busted for his alleged role in a bicoastal opioid drug ring based out of Long Island, law enforcement said Friday.The “Trap Queen” artist — who brags in his 2014 hit song…… MORE
Singer Chanté Moore Announces Engagement to Former BET Exec Stephen Hill
R&B songstress Chante Moore and former BET executive Stephen G. Hill have announced their engagement.The singer went public with their relationship while on baecation with Hill, who celebrated his 60 birthday on Tuesday (Oct. 26). Both shared the same photo on their Instagram accounts, showing them cozied up on a boat watching the sunset over…… MORE
AKA Sorority Director Taking Legal Action Against ‘Insecure’
The organization’s leader is “taking steps to protect our brand.”Alpha Kappa Alpha’s director is reportedly seeking legal action against Insecure after the series season debut featured characters wearing clothes featuring the sorority’s logo and colors.The fifth season premiere episode of the hit HBO series sparked backlash from members of the AKA on Twitter, who tweeted…… MORE
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TEYANA TAYLOR TO HAVE THROAT SURGERY
Teyana Taylor told her fans that she needs to have emergency throat surgery. In her IG Story posted on Wednesday, Taylor said her doctor found a non-cancerous growth on one of her vocal cords. Taylor said she had been dealing with voice problems and some discomfort for a while. She’s glad that doctors caught the…
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HOST NEW SERIES
Megan Thee Stallion just added a couple more titles to her resume. The Hot Girl Coach is slated to star in a new K-pop competition series for Apple TV+ alongside Psy. It’s called KPopped. The concept is simple — Western artists team up with K-pop stars to reimagine some of their hits. The Western artists…
DIDDY WANTS OUT OF JAIL BEFORE SENTENCING
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are trying to get their client released before his October sentencing. On Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers petitioned Judge Arun Subramanian to release Combs on a $50 million bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion. Combs is currently awaiting sentencing in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Earlier this month, Combs…
MUSIC CITY ICON GAIL MASONDO PASSES ON
All of us plant seeds. And the thing about those seeds is you never know where they will sprout or how much of a harvest they will manifest. Because Gail Hamilton Masondo was my mother, I know, for certain, that when she moved to Nashville, she had absolutely no idea of the kind mark that…