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Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice Will Receive ASCAP Voice Of The Culture Award

Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice Will Receive ASCAP Voice Of The Culture Award

THE 2021 ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL AWARDS AIRS ON JUNE 22 We love to see table shakers and culture shifters get their flowers, and that’s exactly what ASCAP is doing for these three award-winning producers and songwriters. On June 22, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, and D-Nice will be honored with the ASCAP Voice of the Culture…MORE

Pharrell Gives Back To His Home State By Opening Multiple Private Schools In Virginia

Pharrell Gives Back To His Home State By Opening Multiple Private Schools In Virginia

Virginia native Pharrell Williams is doing his part to make sure low-income families are “happy” with their education goals. The musician/entrepreneur is launching a private school for those who can’t afford to send their children to a regular private school. Williams is doing this through his non-profit initiative, Yellow, a 501(C)(3) non-profit established by the…MORE

Taraji P. Henson to Play Miss Hannigan In ‘Annie Live’

Taraji P. Henson to Play Miss Hannigan In ‘Annie Live’

In her acting career, Taraji P. Henson is known to play some beloved and funny characters in many of her films and TV shows. One thing many of her roles have in common is their fierce persona. Now Henson will get to bring that same energy into a different kind of role. It was announced…MORE

T.I. announces last album, ‘Kill the King’

T.I. announces last album, ‘Kill the King’

Tip revealed that his final album is “coming soon” at the end of his “What It’s Come To” video. T.I. is bowing out of the rap game. On Tuesday (June 8), the Atlanta rap legend shared the video for his newest single, “What It’s Come To.” At the end of the clip, Tip revealed that…MORE

Drake & Future Are Back Together In The Studio

Drake & Future Are Back Together In The Studio

We haven’t heard any updates regarding Drake’s highly-anticipated upcoming album Certified Lover Boy in a while. The album was initially announced to be released at the beginning of this year but after Drake sustained a serious knee injury, he pushed back the release to focus on his recovery. He appears to be feeling much better,…MORE

A Teenager Called out Diddy for Allegedly Stealing His App Idea

A Teenager Called out Diddy for Allegedly Stealing His App Idea

The teenager addressed the rap mogul in a very personal video. P. Diddy is nothing short of a household name. Just last week, he hosted a massive, star-studded birthday bash for Quality Control CEO Pee, which featured live dancers, exotic animals, and more. He even has his own private jet “Combs Air,” a true testament…MORE

‘Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta’ announces new faces for Season 10

‘Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta’ announces new faces for Season 10

Yung Baby Tate, Renni Rucci, and Omeretta The Great joins the already established cast of heavy-hitters, including Spice, Bambi, Karlie Redd, and more. The new season will premiere on VH1 in July Per recent reports, Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta has officially announced their cast for season 10, including some new faces. After their hiatus due…MORE

Snoop Dogg joins Def Jam Recordings as executive creative and strategic consultant

Snoop Dogg joins Def Jam Recordings as executive creative and strategic consultant

The 49-year-old rap star will advise and develop new talent at the historic label. Snoop Dogg is adding a new role to his repertoire. The Long Beach rap legend has joined Def Jam Recordings as the label’s new executive creative and strategic consultant, Variety reported on Monday (June 7). The new role “will allow him…MORE

Blogs

AKON’S CITY IS A BUST

AKON’S CITY IS A BUST

Akon’s futuristic city in Senegal is not happening. The country has taken back the land for the multi-billion-dollar project, which was going to be called Akon City.Senegal will use the land for a resort built with private funding.Last year, Akon was given two weeks to start construction. After there was no movement, and Akon missed…

CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY

CRAIG ROBINSON LEAVING COMEDY

Craig Robinson is leaving comedy.In a recent post on Instagram, The Office actor shared that he’s giving up comedy to focus on “something bigger.”“Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge,” he wrote in the video caption.He teased what his next venture might be in a follow-up…

ANOTHER RECORD FOR SZA AND KENDRICK

ANOTHER RECORD FOR SZA AND KENDRICK

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour brought in some serious cash. Billboard reports that Grand National is the highest-grossing co-headlining tour ever. The outing has grossed $254.6 million with 1.1 million tickets sold from 23 shows. By comparison, JAY-Z and Beyoncé‘s On the Run II Tour is the only other joint tour to hit…

LEBRON JAMES IS NOT RETIRING

LEBRON JAMES IS NOT RETIRING

LeBron James, 40, isn’t ready to retire yet. King James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season and he’s set to head into his 23rd NBA season. He’s been playing for the Lakers since 2018 and he won an NBA Championship with the team in 2020. Now, he’s hoping for another one…