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JellyBean Johnson Remembered

Legendary funk-rock drummer, guitarist, and producer Jellybean Johnson has died at 69. Known widely for his role in The Time, and as a key architect of the sound that came to be known as the “Minneapolis Sound,” Johnson passed away Friday evening, November 21, 2025 — just days after celebrating his birthday.

Born Garry George Johnson in Chicago (1956), he moved to north Minneapolis as a teen and taught himself drums and guitar. As a founding member of The Time — originally the group Flyte Tyme — he helped launch the unique blend of funk, rock and soul that became the signature of the Minneapolis music scene.… Read more

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Today, we honor Ms. Viola Fletcher, one of the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — a walking testament to our history, our resilience, and our unshakable strength as a people.

At 110 years old, Ms. Fletcher stands as a reminder of the injustice our ancestors faced and the courage they carried through it all. Her story isn’t just history — it’s a call for truth, healing, and accountability.… Read more

Another Lawsuit Joint: Usher Suing Bryan-Michael Cox Over Restaurant Investment

Usher is officially ready to sign them (lawsuit) papers.

This one may hit different for Day 1 Usher fans, as there’s some business friction between him and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox. Yes…”Mr.Another B.Cox Joint.” The two have collaborated on classics that have soundtracked many people’s lives. B.Cox’s pen and Usher’s voice have us “Burn” and “U Got It Bad.”

No further explanation needed, the duo makes magic together.

Outside of music, they’ve also supported each other’s business endeavors.… Read more

How To Guard Your Mental Health During The Holidays

By now, most of us have seen the #ThanksgivingClapBacks and #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies hashtags that pop up on social media around this time of year. While some are downright hilarious, others might hit a little too close to home. What do you do when it’s really not all that funny anymore?

“It Be Your Own Family”

The holidays can be a source of great stress for a multitude of reasons. For some, the financial burden of preparing or hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be significant.… Read more

Leon Thomas On New Single, 6 Grammy Noms And Wale Collab

During a recent conversation with DJ A&G, Leon Thomas opened up about how he’s balancing a busy tour schedule, a growing international fanbase, and the excitement of multiple Grammy nods — all without losing sight of the people who support him most. The singer, songwriter, producer and actor says performing for packed venues feels “even more meaningful” now that the Recording Academy has recognized his work.

He also discussed his latest single, “Yes, It Is” which he co-wrote and says pulls inspiration from real-life experiences and the stories of those closest to him.… Read more

Mystikal’s Bond Request Rejected, Will Remain Behind Bars Until Trail

Rapper Mystikal has been ordered to stay in jail for a bit longer, according to KLYFY.

A Louisiana judge of Ascension denied the New Orleans artist’s request for bond. Mystikal pleaded not guilty to charges from an incident in 2022. The charges he was facing consisted of first-degree rape, domestic abuse battery, strangulation, and false imprisonment. During Tuesday’s hearing, the Here I Go rapper’s mother and business manager were front and center.

Pleading to the judge that if he were granted bond that they would monitor him and make sure he doesn’t run into any trouble.… Read more

The Fall From Fame: How Pras Michel Went From Fugees Star To A 14-Year Prison Sentence

Prakazrel “Pras” Michel’s life reads like a movie… from Grammy heights with the Fugees to a staggering fall from grace, culminating in a 14-year prison sentence. Once celebrated as one-third of one of hip-hop’s most revered trios, his later years have been mired in scandal, conspiracy, and a high-stakes political trial. This is how a music legend became embroiled in an international web of illicit lobbying, foreign money, and courtroom drama.

Early Life

Born in Brooklyn to Haitian immigrant parents, Pras grew up in a world shaped by both struggle and ambition.… Read more

Chicago Families Work to Close 20-Year Life Expectancy Gap

A Chicago family is challenging the city’s extreme life expectancy gap. WBEZ Chicago followed 27-year-old Daevon Reynolds, his mother, Tosheika Thomas, and his grandmother, Linda Thomas, all lifelong residents of Chicago’s West Garfield Park community.

All three family members echoed concerns about violence and the change in neighborhood norms from days past, where respect was a given between neighbors. As WBEZ explained,

Reynolds and his family are part of a community effort to improve the conditions in West Garfield Park that can lead to an early grave.… Read more

Donald Glover Reveals He Suffered Stroke, Has Septal Defect

Donald Glover, also known as the performer Childish Gambino, rocked Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival this past weekend and delivered a bombshell. While opening his set, Donald Glover revealed that the reason he had to halt his global tour run in 2024 was because he suffered a stroke and was diagnosed with a septal defect.

As captured by the @DatDatDatty account on X, Donald Glover, 42, delivered the news to the fans packed in to check out his set at Camp Flog Gnaw in the style of a night show monologue, to use his term.… Read more

Reassessing My Relationship With Profanity: Trying To Cuss Less (And Parent Better)

Look, I’m not gonna lie. I cuss a lot.

In fact, my use of profanity has historically bordered on the poetic. I have a preternatural ability to string together bad words to add a flourish to just about any point that I need to make. My ability to curse is, frankly, a gift.

It’s rhythmic. It’s musical. I’ve delivered expletives with the kind of cadence that would make a Baptist preacher jealous. I can lace a rant so artfully that Samuel L.… Read more

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