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If you’re reading this article, then congratulations—you survived 2025 and made it into 2026! Let’s all take a moment to let that sink in and collectively exhale. No, really. Pause right here to take one deep breath in through your nose, hold it for four seconds, then blow it out through your mouth.… Read more
By now, the phrase “Hip-Hop changed my life” is a well-worn cliché, but that won’t stop me from saying it.
I’m from the small Central Illinois town of Decatur. My hometown is one of the sites where the war on drugs and many of its battles took place. In 2018, Decatur was listed at number seven in USA Today’s “15 worst cities for Black Americans” and ranked third nationally in their 2019 “America’s fastest shrinking cities” poll.… Read more
Sonny Digital revealed online that his Atlanta studio was recently robbed, leaving him fuming.
The 34-year-old producer has worked with major artists such as Beyoncé, Future, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, and many more. Along with collaborating with some of the biggest names in music, Sonny has also been a strong supporter of up-and-coming artists like Seddy Hendrix, Tony Shhnow, and Landstrip Chip.
After discovering the break-in, the Atlanta producer took to social media to express his disappointment, emphasizing the time and effort he’s invested in his craft.… Read more
From Hottie Sauce collab to hands-on owner, she learns staff names, runs the counter, and builds her empire on South Beach.
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This New Year’s Eve, Megan Thee Stallion rang in the new year not onstage, but in an apron, officially opening her first Popeyes franchise in Miami’s South Beach. The move turned her viral fast-food collab era into something much larger.
“I’m so excited, so proud, and I just feel so much gratitude!… Read more
In a world where chaos and uncertainty appear to be on the rise with no end in sight, we long to see headlines that bring us peace and some semblance of tranquility, and what better news could provide us with such a state than Buddhist monks participating in a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, and that walk making its way down to Georgia?
According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the journey of 19 monks, led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, began Oct.… Read more
Kanye West has recently been in the news over an alleged bucket list making rounds online.
As the new year approaches, Ye appears to have goals he wants to accomplish, just not the ones fans have been attributing to him. The Chicago rapper quickly shut down the circulating list, calling it cap:
“That so-called bucket list is fake. It’s not my handwriting.”
The alleged list included goals such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, creating his own shampoo and soaps, learning how to pole dance, and more.… Read more
With the world’s eyes watching, the wife of President Donald Trump’s aide Stephen Miller shared a questionable photo regarding Greenland, agitating an already tense situation. Katie Miller shared an image of Greenland superimposed with an image of the American flag, and officials in Denmark have once more pushed back at the assertion.
As seen on X, Katie Miller shared the image in question on Saturday (January 3) with the words “SOON” in the caption field. This caught the attention of Denmark’s ambassador to the U.S.,… Read more
Nicki Minaj has found herself at the center of controversy in recent weeks.
Her alignment with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance has left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans. The situation escalated further after the Beez In The Trap rapper appeared at AmericaFest, where she openly praised Trump. For some supporters, that moment was the final straw, prompting a petition calling for her deportation from the United States.
The campaign, titled “Deport Nicki Minaj to Trinidad,” has already gained more than 50,000 signatures in a short period of time.… Read more
J. Cole entered the rap game alongside close peers, but in 2024, things appeared to shift.
When Kendrick Lamar’s verse on “Like That” dropped, the so-called “Big 3” Cole, Drake, and Kendrick became divided. Drake responded by unloading a barrage of diss tracks aimed at Kenny, only for him to fire back with what many called the biggest diss record of the era. Cole briefly entered in on the fun and released “7 Minute Drill,” his response to Kendrick’s verse, before quickly backing out.… Read more
Dame Dash and his continued financial struggles took a new turn after his film company was sold this week for way less than the mogul may have hoped. According to the report, Dame Dash’s Poppington LLC company was sold to another filmmaker for just $100 to help offset outstanding debts connected to several lawsuits.
As exclusively reported by the New York Post, an auction was held on Tuesday (December 30), but only one bidder stepped up to snatch up the Poppington LLC asset.… Read more
