MARCH 25, 2024
If you’ve had the chance to attend 21 Savage’s last two birthdays, then you know what the Freaknik hype is about.
Starting in 1983, this annual spring break festival quickly became a staple in Atlanta culture, deemed “the most infamous street party.” In other words, it was a time to let loose, dance, and make long-lasting memories.
The story behind Freaknik is being told via a documentary titled Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told, which recently went #1 on Hulu.… Read more
In recent legal documents filed on Thusday (Mar. 21), Michael Jackson’s estate asserted that Katherine Jackson, his mother, has been the recipient of over $55 million since the passing of the iconic singer. This disclosure emerged amidst a contentious disagreement between the estate’s administrators and Mrs. Jackson, allegedly over the estate’s pending deal with Sony.
Inside the fresh filings, obtained by Billboard, M.J. estate executors John Branca and John McClain argued that they should not bear the responsibility for covering Mrs.… Read more
In recent legal documents filed on Thursday (March 21), Michael Jackson’s estate asserted that Katherine Jackson, his mother, has been the recipient of over $55 million since the passing of the iconic singer. This disclosure emerged amidst a contentious disagreement between the estate’s administrators and Mrs. Jackson, allegedly over the estate’s pending deal with Sony.
Inside the fresh filings, obtained by Billboard, M.J. estate executors John Branca and John McClain argued that they should not bear the responsibility for covering Mrs.… Read more
This young generation of Hip-Hoppers may not revere or even appreciate the Queensbridge King known as Nas as much as they should, but we do! That being said whenever the Hip-Hop legend drops something new we’re all eyes and ears because we know it’s going to be something of substance, intellect, and by well written.
Today the iconic artist released his newest visuals to “I Love This Feeling” which finds Nas taking on the role of a teacher as he schools some young and eager minds about the ways of the world from which he’s all too familiar with and has no problem sharing his knowledge of Respect.… Read more
nother big-name talent joins the Jordan Brand roster. On Friday, March 22, the Nike athletic sportswear subdivision announced LSU Women’s Basketball Guard and 2024 SEC Freshman of the Year Mikaylah Williams as its latest signee.
Williams is currently with her fellow LSU Tigers teammates, hoping to bring home another national title from this year’s NCAA Tournament while taking care of her future by joining the Jordan Brand family.
With her signing, she joins NBA hoopers Brandon Ingram, Luka Dončić, Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum, Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Rui Hachimura, and MLB superstar and New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and WNBA star Satou Sabally.… Read more
Dr. Maiysha D. Jones had a heightened interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math long before the mass call for Black women to join the STEM field. Earning a B.S. in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana, she later obtained an M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from The Gillings School of Global Public Health at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Memphis native combined her passion for helping others realize their full potential and love of science to create an influential career impacting millions worldwide.
Our phones are a portal to the world, allowing us to access knowledge and information at the tap of a screen. If you looked at my phone right now, you’d probably see searches for everything related to hair, Beyoncé, and stylish fits I want to buy. Me and Sha’Carri Richardson have that in common. I caught up with the beloved track and field star to chat about her participation in Google’s ‘Endless Wow Factor’ campaign.
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
