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Celebrating Juneteenth Amid Resurging Fascism 160 Years Later

Juneteenth offers a time of celebration and reflection as we consider what it means to be free amid resurgent fascism in America. While the current political moment may feel unprecedented to some people, 160 years after the Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of emancipation, Black Americans are still fighting for freedom, liberation, and self-determination. This year’s Juneteenth celebrations take place against the backdrop of a federal government covered in fascism and hostile toward these core tenets of a free society.… Read more

What To Watch TV: The Greatest Musical Guests On Black Sitcoms

Our weekly ‘What To Watch’ TV list celebrates Black Music Month with our favorite musical guests on these popular Black sitcoms. From classic “Martin” episodes to “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” these artist appearances will make you smile. Check out clips from our ‘What To Watch’ TV list celebrating Black Music Month inside.

This week’s list feels nostalgic. All star artists and groups like Biggie, Stevie Wonder, Destiny’s Child, Tupac Shakur, Jodeci, Usher and Snoop Dogg showed off their many talents.… Read more

Bring Back Boredom: A Requiem For Black Gen X Summers

There used to be a thing called boredom. Not the kind you complain about with Wi-Fi and seven streaming platforms within reach. I’m talking about real boredom; staring-at-the-ceiling, watching-ants-on-the-sidewalk, “ain’t-nothing-on-but-soap-operas-after-The-Price-Is-Right” boredom. And as a Black Gen X dad who grew up in the era of Jheri curls, tube socks, and universal latchkey kid protocol (see: “Don’t you let nobody in this house.”), I say this without a hint of irony: boredom might have been the most important part of summer vacation.… Read more

Fat Joe Sued For $20M By Ex-Hypeman, Claims Rapper Had Sex With Minors

Fat Joe is being sued for $20 million by his former hypeman, who has lobbed a litany of sordid claims against the Bronx rapper. The lawsuitalleges that Joe, born Joseph Antonio Cartagena, participated in sex acts with several minors in their teens, amongst other wild claims.

As initially reported by Variety, Terrance “T.A.” Dixon filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York against the “Lean Back: rapper on Thursday, June 19.… Read more

Social Security Projected To “Go-Broke” Earlier Than Expected

I’m 32, and for as long as I can remember, I’ve heard about how Social Security was on its way to being depleted. It’s been a known issue, yet there’s been no meaningful legislation to address it. As a result, rising health costs and recent legislation have led to the projected “go-broke” date moving up for both Social Security and Medicare.

According to AP, an annual report released on Wednesday projects the go-broke date for the Social Security trust will occur in 2034, a year up from last year’s projection of 2035.… Read more

Shocker: Jim Jones Doesn’t Like Clipse’s Newest Music

It is clear Jim Jones isn’t easily impressed. When asked about The Clipse’s new music he made it clear he wasn’t a fan.

As spotted on HipHopDX Jim Jones was making his rounds at the 2025 BET Awards media room. During a sit down with Bootleg Kev, CAPO was asked about The Clipse’s new single “Ace Trumpets.” As expected he did not bite his tongue when it came to the Virginia duo. “What’s so great about it?… Read more

Best Moments Of Birthday Bash ATL 2025 Featuring GloRilla & Friends

Birthday Bash ATL 2025 was the place to be this summer, bringing out some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop along with the next generation of stars.

Headlining the show was Grammy-nominated and award-winning rapper GloRilla, who lit up the stage with her high-energy performance and crowd-favorite hits. She showed everyone why she’s one of the top names in Hip-Hop right now. The lineup was stacked with heavy hitters like Offset, who brought serious Atlanta energy, plus Bossman Dlow, Kash Doll, Big Boogie, and Future’s newest signees, AMG Twinz.… Read more

Federal Court Rules No Ten Commandments Display In Louisiana Schools 

A federal appeals court has ruled that a Louisiana law mandating the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms is “facially unconstitutional.”

NBC News reports that the court ruled unanimously in favor of a coalition of Louisiana parents representing Jewish, Christian, Unitarian Universalist and nonreligious backgrounds. “Parents and students challenge a statute requiring public schools to permanently display the Ten Commandments in every classroom in Louisiana. The district court found the statute facially unconstitutional and preliminarily enjoined its enforcement.… Read more

Kendrick Lamar Has Been Number One On Hip Hop Chart For 25 Weeks

Kendrick Lamar and his SZA collaboration “Luther” has now been top of the Billboard Hip Hop chart for 25 weeks.

Originally released last November, the song has been a record breaking hit, ruling the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 consecutive weeks.

While it has since been knocked off that particular throne, “Luther” is still at number five and still sits atop the Hip Hop chart for a record shattering 25th week.

Kendrick broke his own record to achieve the feat after Drake diss track “Not Like Us” spent 22 weeks atop the chart across the summer of 2024.… Read more

Suge Knight Thinks Diddy Will Drop Names In Court Testimony

by Sam Moore

Suge Knight is of the belief that Diddy will start naming celebrities if he testifies in his own sex trafficking trial.

Speaking from prison to former Bad Boy Records artist Aubrey O’Day on the Covering the Diddy Trial podcast, Suge discussed what he thought would happen if Diddy took the stand.

Responding to O’Day’s question about if Diddy will name others if he decides to give evidence, Knight said: “He might be stupid sometimes, but he’s not dumb.… Read more

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