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North Carolina native and social media personality Brenay Kennard has been ordered to pay $1.75 million after a jury found her liable for destroying the marriage of her husband’s ex-wife. On Monday, Nov. 10, a jury sided with Durham woman Akira Montague who filed a $3.5 million lawsuit in damages for an affair with her […]
Can you believe it has been 20 years since the premiere of the series The Boondocks? The Boondocks is an adult animated series created by Aaron McGruder that premiered on Adult Swim on Nov. 6, 2005. The highly controversial comedy show, which was based on McGruder’s comic strip of the same name, took risks in […]
The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Louisiana rapper Young Bleed, who passed away this past Saturday, Nov. 1, after suffering a brain aneurysm in Las Vegas. His death came just days after he appeared at the viral Verzuz battle between No Limit Records and Cash Money Records, a reunion that celebrated two influential […]
Renowned scholar and founder of Harvard University’s Hip Hop Archive and Research Institute, Professor Marcyliena Morgan, passed away after complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 75. Professor Morgan, born in 1950 and raised in Chicago, became one of the most respected voices in the study of language and pop culture, shaping social discourse. She was […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ release date from federal prison for prostitution-related convictions has been revealed. According to News Nation, records from the Bureau of Prisons list, Combs is expected to be released from a federal prison in May 2028. His release date could come sooner with “good conduct” time earned while serving his sentence. Combs, a […]
Critically acclaimed horror flick Sinners is set to return to IMAX theatres just in time for Halloween. Director Ryan Coogler’s historical vampire horror became a sensation earlier this year. Though the film is now streaming on HBO Max, it is scheduled for a theatrical re-release to select IMAX Theatres between October 30 and November 5. […]
Rapper Tyler, The Creator is facing major backlash after anti-Black posts from his X (formerly Twitter) from early in his career resurfaced this past weekend. The controversy started after Tyler made a tribute post online to late soul singer D’Angelo, who passed early last week. The comment section of the post were flooded with racist […]
The news of D’Angelo’s death, who died from an undisclosed battle with pancreatic cancer Tuesday, has continued to shake the music world and all who loved him to their core. The soul singer, who helped pioneer the 90s neo-soul, left behind an undeniable mark in the music industry, despite releasing only three studio albums and […]
Homecoming season for Historically Black Colleges and Universities alumni always feels like one big family reunion. The air buzzes with nostalgia and you’re filled with pride as you reminisce on your old stomping grounds across your respective HBCU yard. Reconnecting with classmates that feel like distant cousins as you share stories of your times together […]
Music and gaming fans alike are shocked by the news of the late soul legend D’Angelo, who died Tuesday at 51 after an undisclosed battle with cancer. Rockstar Games, behind popular video games like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, shared a tribute to the singer, who was a fan of their games, on […]
Several drivers endured several hours of gridlock traffic Tuesday night during Chris Brown's "Breezy Bowl XX" concert at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.
When people think of Halloween songs, their first thoughts might be the popular “Monster Mash” or even “Thriller.” Oftentimes, rap isn’t often the focus of a spooky playlist, but why is that? Many hip-hop artists often spit lyrics with dark symbolism from mania, murder, or mysterious and eerie storytelling. Many artist use harmonious, yet spooky […]