Ever heard phrases like “You always know what to say” or “Thanks for always being there for me”? If you’re the designated “strong one” in your friend group, you’ve likely received these affirmations. While these relationships should ideally be reciprocal, many of us, as the reliable pillar, find ourselves in situations where others gladly take from our cup without replenishing it. As strong friends, who do we run to when we need support? Cue The Jones Girls.… Read more
What's On Today - Saturday
- 12:00 am: R&B Hits and Throwbacks
- 2:00 am: R&B Hits and Throwbacks
- 5:00 am: Counter Stories
- 5:30 am: New Beginnings with Freddie Bell
- 6:00 am: Gospel Selections
- 8:00 am: 4 Opinions with Tiffany Washington, Q Bear, Latoya Wilson & Tamiko Edwards
- 9:00 am: Don't Complain, Activate with Leslie Redmond EslvOnt
- 9:30 am: Minnesota Acts Now Working For a Safer Community
- 10:00 am: Tropikal Vibes-Ras Bongo Jerie and Adonna Swift
- 12:00 pm: Classic Hip-Hop
- 2:00 pm: The Bakeshow with William "Bakeshow" Baker
- 6:00 pm: The Jeff Foxx Show
- 8:00 pm: O-Zone Radio on KMOJ
- 10:00 pm: R&B Hits and Throwbacks
Hip-Hop Community Reacts To The Legendary DJ Mister Cee Passing
Earlier today (Apr. 10) it was announced that DJ Mister Cee had passed away. The Hip-Hop community is now paying the late great his respects.
It is always a huge loss for the culture when one of their greatest architects transitions. Born Calvin LeBrun the Brooklyn, New York native would be first introduced at Big Daddy Kane’s DJ. Years later he would play a pivotal role in discovering The Notorious B.I.G. and served as the executive producer for his seminal debut Ready To Die.… Read more
O.J. Simpson dead at 76
O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and broadcaster whose athletic achievements and fame were eclipsed by his 1995 acquittal in the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer, his family announced Thursday on X. He was 76.
A post from the “Simpson Family” on Simpson’s verified X account Thursday morning said: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.”
“He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.… Read more
Beyoncé Becomes First Black Woman to Hit No.1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart
“Cowboy Carter” is also the 32-Grammy award winning artist’s eighth number-one album.
Beyoncé has made history again.
Her latest album, Cowboy Carter took the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart and reached No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart making her the first-ever Black woman to achieve the feat since the list premiered in January 1964, Billboard reports.
In her first week, she debuted with 407,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S.… Read more
Russell Wilson – Faith, Family & Football
Russell Wilson has just Touched Down as our second ESSENCE Sexiest Man of the Moment cover star.
Russell Wilson’s talent knows no bounds. When you think you know what to expect, he flips expectations and pushes the boundaries of what we believe an athlete should be. Versatility, by definition, is the ability to adapt. Versatility personified is Russell Wilson.
Throughout his storied tenure in the NFL, Russell has achieved unimaginable success on the gridiron. With a dynamic skill set and unique leadership qualities, he has established himself as a preeminent figure not only in football but also in entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and entertainment.… Read more
Jonathan Majors Avoids Jail Time, Must Complete Yearlong Counseling For Assualting Ex-Girlfriend
Jonathan Majors can sigh relief after learning he won’t be facing jail time.
Unsurprisingly, former MCU star Jonathan Majors will not go to jail. A New York judge ordered the 34-year-old Creed III star to complete a yearlong counseling program for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, dance Grace Jabbari.
Majors was facing up to a year behind bars after his assault conviction by a Manhattan jury in December.
If he does violate the terms of his probation, he faces a year in prison.… Read more
Nearly four years after the Floyd protests, the results of police misconduct complaints are finally being released. • Minnesota Reformer
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Newly released city documents, first reported By the Star Stand, show that at least a dozen Minneapolis police officers have been disciplined for misconduct in the days of demonstrations and riots following the police killing of George Floyd in May 2020.
Many more people left the department before the investigation into their conduct was completed, short-circuiting the process.
Here are five lessons from the discipline dump:
1. We might never have known what really happened to Jaleel Stallings if he hadn’t been able to hire a good lawyer.
… Read moreSPOTIFY UNVEILS ‘THE 100 GREATEST R&B SONGS OF THE STREAMING ERA’ FEATURING SZA, BEYONCÉ & MORE
APRIL 9, 2024
Spotify has launched the second chapter of its CLASSICS program with “The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era,” covering the period from 2015 to the present day.
During the 2010s, R&B evolved, merging with various musical styles such as hip-hop, pop, Afrobeats, and indie, revitalizing the genre’s identity.
Curated by Spotify’s U.S. editorial team and Carl Chery, Head of Urban Music, the list encompasses the diverse spectrum of R&B, reflecting its quality, impact, replay value, influence, and cultural significance
Among the featured hits are Daniel Caesar and H.E.R.’s… Read more
St. Paul teen uses poetry to heal, advocate for mental health awareness
Published April 8, 2024 6:49 pm CDT
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A local high school student is bringing awareness of mental health through literature.
Bobby Arnold, 17, recently published his first book of poetry. It’s a 91-page book of personal poems that led the young writer on a journey of self-discovery.
“I’m not the same anymore. No longer immature,” said Arnold as he read from his book during an interview with FOX 9’s Bisi Onile-Ere. … Read more
