Nas is officially a Grammy Award-winning rapper. During the 2021 Grammy Premiere Ceremony, the winner for Best Rap Album was announced. Nas’ King’s Disease beat out D Smoke’s Black Habits, Jay Electronica’s A Written Testimony, Freddie Gibbs, and The Alchemist’s Alfredo and Royce da 5’ 9”’s The Allegory. King’s Disease is entirely produced by Hit-Boy…… MORE
Kanye West Changed His Phone Number, Kim Kardashian Doesn’t Have It
Anybody got eyes on Yeezy?! It looks like Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s now pending divorce is getting as petty as you should have expected. Reportedly, Kanye West has changed his phone number and didn’t bother to give his new digits to his soon-to-be ex-wife. That surely makes co-parenting at least a little more challenging.…… MORE
THE TOP FOUR HIGHEST PAID QUARTERBACKS IN THE NFL ARE ALL BLACK MEN
In 2001, the NFL Draft scouts, analysts, coaches, general managers, and franchise owners were still wondering if a Black man could play quarterback (QB) when Michael Vick was being considered a top prospect. Today, however, that’s no longer a question. When Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signed his 4-year $160 million contract on Wednesday, it…… MORE
Ex RHOA Stars Peter Thomas & Apollo Nida Team Up To Flip Houses In Atlanta
Former Real Housewives Of Atlanta stars Peter Thomas and Apollo Nida are teaming up to flip houses in Atlanta, Ga! The ‘Bar One’ owner took to Instagram on Saturday (Mar.6) to share the news of his latest business venture. Thomas shared a video of himself along with Apollo Nida announcing they are going to begin…… MORE
T-Pain Believes He’s A Major Influence On Artists Using Auto-Tune (VIDEO)
There was a time when T-Pain was consistently ridiculed for his use of auto-tune. The artist’s music has transcended genres as he’s drifted through Rap, Hip Hop, Pop, and more, and while many of his singles topped the charts and are considered classics today, T-Pain faced an onslaught of backlash over his sound. Now, you…… MORE
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak will perform at the Grammys
(CNN)Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak will be performing at the Grammys. The Recording Academy has invited the pair’s new group, Silk Sonic, to the upcoming awards show after Mars asked for a chance to perform in a recent tweet. “Dear Grammys, If you can see it in your hearts to allow two out-of-work musicians to…… MORE
People Are Pointing Out How Dave Chappelle Called Out Pepe Le Pew Over 20 Years Ago In His ‘Killin’ Them Softly’ Standup Special (VIDEO)
Looney Tunes is giving the character Pepé Le Pew the AX because of rapist behavior and was removed from LeBron James’ Space Jam: A New Legacy. People Are Pointing Out How Dave Chappelle Called Out Pepe Le Pew Over 20 Years Ago In His ‘Killin’ Them Softly’ Standup Special Pepe Le Pew only recently got…… MORE
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland Sell VERZUZ to Triller, Share Equity With Performers
All of the artists who have participated in the series are now stakeholders in the short form video app Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s VERZUZ has been acquired by Triller Network, the parent company of the TikTok competitor Triller. While the exact nature of the deal was undisclosed, it was announced that the two VERZUZ founders…… MORE
Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper to Have a Diamond Certified Song
Cardi B has received diamond status for her hit record, “Bodak Yellow.” On Monday (March 8), Cardi’s breakout single, which earned the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017, officially became certified diamond by the RIAA. This makes the Bronx, N.Y.-bred artist the first female rapper to have a song go diamond…… MORE
92Q NASHVILLE’S “MIKE EPPS IN REAL LIFE TOUR” CONTEST
92Q NASHVILLE’S “MIKE EPPS IN REAL LIFE TOUR” CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES A complete copy of these rules can be obtained by contacting radio station WQQK (“Station”) owned and operated by Cumulus Broadcasting LLC, located at 10 Music Circle East, Nashville, TN 37203, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped…… 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,…