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Without D’Angelo, There Is No Neo-Soul Revolution

Before I was a columnist, I was (and still am) a spoken word artist. Before that, music was (and still is) my life, my love, my everything.

And all the while, D’Angelo was there.

On Tuesday, it was announced that D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, died at the age of 51 after a private battle with cancer. As we mourn his death, we must remember to celebrate his life, as well as the life his music gave us, and the new life it gave the world of R&B.… Read more

The Legacy Of George Floyd: 1 Life That Sparked A Global Movement

Today (Oct. 14) marks what would have been George Perry Floyd Jr.’s 52nd birthday. It’s a powerful reminder that his life continues to resonate far beyond his tragic death. Read more about his legacy and how his life sparked a global movement.

Floyd’s passing on May 25, 2020, under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer ignited protests that reshaped conversations about policing, race, and accountability both in the United States and around the globe.… Read more

Special “Thank-You” from Freddie Bell and the Team at KMOJ

Yesterday’s KMOJ Forever Home Site Reveal was a day we’ll never forget. Thank you to everyone who came out to stand with us — our board of directors, advisory committee, staff, volunteers, community partners, funders, city and state leaders, and friends near and far.

Your presence and support remind us why we do this work. Together, we are building more than a radio station — we’re creating a space for culture, communication, and community to thrive for generations to come.… Read more

D’Angelo Has Reportedly Died Aged 51

Andy BustardOctober 14, 2025

D’Angelo, the legendary soul and R&B musician, has reportedly passed away at the age of 51.

The singer (real name Michael Eugene Archer) died on Tuesday (October 14) following a private battle with pancreatic cancer, according to TMZ.

The news was confirmed by D’Angelo’s former manager, Kedar Massenberg, although his family have yet to issue a statement.

Tributes have already begun pouring in for the celebrated crooner, with DJ Premier writing on X (formerly Twitter): “@Such a sad loss to the passing of D’angelo.… Read more

10 Native American Inventions That Changed The World

As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples, it’s vital to remember that Indigenous innovation and ingenuity have profoundly shaped our world. Long before colonizers arrived, Native American and Indigenous communities across North, Central, and South America developed technologies, agricultural systems, and medicinal practices that laid the foundation for many modern inventions. Check out 10 Native American inventions that changed the world below.

RELATED: A List Of Things White People Have ‘Columbused’

These Native American contributions are often overlooked in mainstream narratives.… Read more

Several Unreleased Kendrick Lamar Songs Leak Online

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Kendrick Lamar is the latest top musical act to witness their vaulted music get leaked online and dissected in a fashion they didn’t intend. Several Kendrick Lamar tracks were leaked online and discussed at length, along with reference tracks for K-Dot’s cousin, Baby Keem.

While we couldn’t exactly determine the root location of the leaked tracks, the Reddit page r/hiphopheads gathered all of the tracks and shared the snippets. Among the leaks, two 2019 tracks, “Trouble Me” and “OD.”… Read more

Turning Point USA To Hold Countering Super Bowl Halftime Show

Turning Point USA, the conservative group founded by the late Charlie Kirk, is forging ahead despite the loss of its charismatic leader. After the news that Bad Bunny will perform at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, the organization plans to host a countering halftime show.

Turning Point USA announced its Super Bowl halftime show via the X platform, writing, “It’s true, Turning Point USA is thrilled to announce The All American Halftime Show. Performers and event details coming soon.”… Read more

6 Black And Hispanic Workers Sue Kansas City Contractors, Including Alleged Proud Boy, Over Alleged Racism And Violence

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Not that we needed more evidence that the Proud Boys is a white nationalist group full of racist yokels who drape bigotry in pseudo-patriotism, but an alleged member of the group is also a foreman of the Kansas City Streetcar extension project, of Kansas City, Missouri, which is being sued by six Black and Hispanic workers, who say they’ve been subjected to a “culture of race-based hostility and discrimination” on the project’s job sites

According to the Kansas City Star, the plaintiffs in the discrimination lawsuit — which was initially filed in Jackson County Circuit Court before being moved to U.S.… Read more