What's On Today - Tuesday

Joe Budden Capes For Russell Simmons, Calls Him “Amazing”

Joe Budden is unabashed in his opinions and observations on happenings within the culture, and his vocal support of Russell Simmons adds to that reputation. In a recent episode of his eponymously-named podcast, Joe Budden referred to Russell Simmons as “amazing” and added that despite the allegations, people will continue to love the mogul.

On episode 705 of The Joe Budden Podcast, Budden and his cohosts discussed a recent image of Usher with Simmons hanging out in the background after the R&B singer visited Bali.… Read more

Congratulations to Kenny Elementary Principal Vicki Turner

who was recognized by the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) at an event in February. Turner received the Leadership Achievement Award for MESPA’s Minneapolis Division. Ryan Gibbs, principal of Loring Elementary and Minneapolis MESPA Division President, emphasized, “Vicki is the kind of principal that lights up a room with her smile and warm, caring demeanor. We know that we can count on Vicki’s leadership not only in her building but throughout our district and state.”

CAM NEWTON WELCOMES NEW BABY WITH GF JASMIN BROWN

 SHAWN GRANT

 MARCH 7, 2024

Baby No. 8 has arrived for Cam Newton. Newton’s girlfriend, Jasmin Brown, revealed that she has delivered the new child.

Hitting her Instagram Story, Brown commented on the birth while detailing hospital garments, explicitly questioning how long she has to be in a depend, which she called a diaper.

“You don’t want me to wear a thong,” Brown said to the newborn. “You want me to wear a diaper because you have on a diaper … OK we’ll be diaper twins.”

JA RULE ON DIDDY’S LEGAL BATTLES: ‘I WISH HIM LUCK’

 SHAWN GRANT

 MARCH 7, 2024

Ja Rule spoke with Piers Morgan about not being admitted to Britain for a set of shows. But his comments about Diddy are grabbing the culture’s attention.

During the conversation with Morgan, Ja Rule says Diddy is “another Black man in the industry going through unfortunate circumstances” and “I wish him luck with everything he is going through.”

Ja would then direct his attention to the victims and offer them wishes.… Read more

KMOJ-FM 89.9 LAUNCHES THE STATE’S FIRST URBAN HIP-HOP STATION

               

September 20, 2017

 KMOJ-FM 89.9 LAUNCHES THE STATE’S FIRST URBAN HIP-HOP STATION

 The New Urban Hip-Hop sound heats up the Minneapolis-St. Paul airwaves today at Noon and in the process logging another first for The Center for Communication and Development/ KMOJ-FM and HD1.

CCD/KMOJ-FM 89.9 is on the air with KMOJ HD2, The Ice. The new HD Channel, found at KMOJ-FM 89.9 HD2, is Minnesota’s first Urban Hip-Hop format. The Ice will also present Public Affairs programming in keeping with its community radio FCC license.… Read more