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Kendrick Lamar Finally Steps Off Hot 100 Chart Since Beefing With Drake

Kendrick Lamar has been on a long winning streak.

When the West Coast MC decided to step out of the frame and diss Drake on Metro Boomin’s “Like That” track, it shifted the whole industry. People started choosing sides; some stood on business, some folded. The back and forth between the two rappers was unanimously ended by Kenny’s knockout punch with “Not Like Us”. Dropping it literally within hours of the Canadian rappers’ diss.

Fans didn’t even get the chance to digest Drizzy’s response due to the impact of “Not Like Us” & most importantly, the context within the record.… Read more

Chris Brown’s Biggest Op, Kevin McCall Is Still Big Mad, Team Breezy Gives Him The Dueces

Right when we thought we could go a whole year without hearing about this again, here we are..

Once upon a time, Chris Brown and Kevin McCall were a dynamic duo. Breezy with the vocals & face card, K Mac, for his dope pen game. 15 years ago, they dropped a huge collab named “Dueces,”. Sound familiar, right? Although it was a big moment for both of their careers, they have been bumping heads ever since.… Read more

Bad Bunny Still A Go For Super Bowl LX Despite MAGA Pushback

Bad Bunny, who, last we checked, is a citizen of the United States and has become the enemy of right-wing criticism from the MAGA faithful. Bad Bunny can now breathe a sigh of relief as the NFL has decided to keep the Puerto Rican superstar on the bill for the Super Bowl LX Half Time Show.

In a report from the Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, no stranger to combating controversy around musical acts on one of the biggest stages in the world, offered a brief statement to those who decried the decision to have Bad Bunny perform at Super Bowl LX.… Read more

Federal Workers Line Up For Food Drive Amid Government Shutdown

The government shutdown has entered its third week, and federal workers are feeling the strain more and more. On Tuesday, a food drive intended to help furloughed federal workers had lines wrapped around the building as they go nearly a month without pay.

According to CNN, Capital Area Food Bank partnered with No Limits Outreach Ministries to host the food drive in Landover, Maryland. The event was exclusively for federal workers and required participants to show their work ID to receive food.… Read more

Wifey Knows Best: Keyshia Ka’oir Offered Gucci Mane $1M Not To Do The Verzuz Battle With Jeezy

Gucci Mane’s wife, Keyshia Ka’oir continues to prove why she’s wifey goals.

In a recent interview, both Mr.& Mrs. Guwop get vulnerable with The Breakfast Club about their relationship. They have gone through obstacles, but one really stood out. In the midst of the pandemic, the “Verzuz” series was a hit. We got classic battles between The Lox vs.The Diplomats. Seeing Jadakiss and Cam’Ron bicker back and forth was one for the books. On the R&B side, we got Brandy vs.… Read more

Will Smith Opens Up About Willow Shaving Her Head At 10 Years Old

From the jump, everyone knew Willow Smith was different from the bunch.

One of those people was, yes, her father, Will Smith.  Recently, the legendary actor opened up to share his experience touring with his daughter and Justin Bieber back in 2010. Willow was not feeling the tour life anymore and expressed to her father that she wanted to call it quits. Unfortunately, the Smith family couldn’t back out so easily, and Willow had to finish with her tour.… Read more

Rolling Stone Announces That It Will Join Forces With VIBE

Rolling Stone announced on Thursday (October 16) that it will bring in longtime music publication VIBE to its company in an effort to bolster its coverage of the culture. With the announcement, Rolling Stone has named VIBE‘s Editor-in-Chief, Datwon Thomas, as the Strategic Advisor during the transitional period.

As reported by Billboard, the announcement was explained in detail by Rolling Stone CEO Julian Holguin in a statement, making certain to note that the spirit of VIBE will remain intact as the move takes shape.… Read more

So You’re Going To An HBCU Homecoming: A Beginner’s Guide

Congratulations. You’ve finally been invited to an HBCU Homecoming.

Maybe it was your cousin. Maybe it was your homeboy from back in the day. Maybe it was your new “special friend” who decided soft launches are for chumps. Or maybe you just finally got curious about what all those obnoxious Instagram posts populated by the happiest Black people you’ve ever seen were about.

However it happened, you’re in now. You’re about to experience the Voltron of negritude that is the cookout, the block party, the family reunion, and the fashion week of Black America in one singular occasion.… Read more

Without D’Angelo, There Is No Neo-Soul Revolution

Before I was a columnist, I was (and still am) a spoken word artist. Before that, music was (and still is) my life, my love, my everything.

And all the while, D’Angelo was there.

On Tuesday, it was announced that D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, died at the age of 51 after a private battle with cancer. As we mourn his death, we must remember to celebrate his life, as well as the life his music gave us, and the new life it gave the world of R&B.… Read more

The Legacy Of George Floyd: 1 Life That Sparked A Global Movement

Today (Oct. 14) marks what would have been George Perry Floyd Jr.’s 52nd birthday. It’s a powerful reminder that his life continues to resonate far beyond his tragic death. Read more about his legacy and how his life sparked a global movement.

Floyd’s passing on May 25, 2020, under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer ignited protests that reshaped conversations about policing, race, and accountability both in the United States and around the globe.… Read more

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