It’s Black Music month and “Aint No Mountain High Enough” to keep us honoring our music and culture. So we are hooking our listeners up with $100 in shopping. Join 92Q and Jennifer Hudson this Black Music Month for a “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” Shopping Spree courtesy of Jennifer Hudson and Epic Records. Listen to the KSMS Weekdays from 5am-10am for your…… MORE
Digital Underground’s Shock G died of accidental overdose
The hip-hop icon passed away in April at age 57 from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, ethanol (alcohol), and methamphetamine. Digital Underground’s Shock G died of an accidental drug overdose, according to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner in Florida. The hip hop icon passed away in April at age 57 from an accidental overdose of…… MORE
LeBron James will reportedly change jersey number next season
The baller’s jersey number will reportedly switch from No. 23 to No. 6 for the upcoming season. LeBron James’ fans who favor the baller’s current jersey number may have to see him sporting another digit in the 2021-2022 season. According to The Athletic, the Lakers star will be switching from No. 23 to No. 6,…… MORE
Eve and Trina to go head-to-head in next Verzuz battle
It’s official! The Ruff Ryders’ first lady and the baddest are duking it out in the next Verzuz. Attention all Verzuz fans! If you’re thinking that the digital music series is starting to cool down before summer reaches, guess again. On Wednesday (June 9), the program’s official social media accounts revealed that the next exciting…… MORE
Snoop Dogg appoints wife Shante Broadus as his new manager
Shante will use her expertise to expand her husband’s existing ventures, as well as grow any upcoming partnerships that he may have in the works. Snoop Dogg has appointed his wife Shante Broadus to his executive team as his official manager. According to an official press release, Shante will use her expertise to expand her…… MORE
Daughters of Biggie and Jam Master Jay team up to open New York-style pizzeria in L.A.
The daughters of late hip hop legends The Notorious B.I.G. and Jam Master Jay have come together to open up a New York-style pizzeria in Los Angeles, California. As Eater reported, T’yanna Wallace and Tyra Myricks are to set to open up Juicy Pizza, named after Biggie’s 1994 hit song. The idea for the pizza…… MORE
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
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’
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’
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
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CLIPSE IS THE FIRST TO PERFORM AT THE VATICAN
Over the weekend, Clipse became the first rap group to perform at the Vatican. Pusha T and No Malice took the stage with John Legend at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday during the Grace for the World concert. Clipse performed the emotional “The Birds Don’t Sing” off Let God Sort Em Out. Pharrell Williams was…
MONTELL JORDAN REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Montell Jordan has revealed that the prostate cancer that he recovered from has now returned. Jordan has already had his prostate removed and said even though it was removed, he still needs to go back and have treatments because it’s been detected that there is still cancer. He called the situation ‘alarming’, but is also…
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…