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Over the last few months, we have seen a number of young rappers get honest about doing battle with depression, suicide and drug addiction particularly with prescription drugs like Xanax or “lean” (a codeine-laced cough syrup drink). Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Back in November, rapper Lil Peep died at age 21, of a suspected overdose, after a […]
Kobe Bryant was just nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for his movie, “Dear Basketball,” which was inspired by a retirement poem Bryant wrote that appeared in The Players’ Tribune. However, while Bryant may be soon adding an Oscar to his trophy case, it got us thinking, would Bryant be the […]
When it comes to their children, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are known for choosing unique names and baby #3 is no different, because the happy couple have named their new daughter…Chicago West. Now why did they choose Chicago you ask? Well, it could have something to do with Chicago being Kanye’s hometown but who knows. Nevertheless, Kim […]
#CoversAndConvo talks with Rhyon Brown about her new album “Pretty Girl”and some of her philanthropy work around the country. She then serenades us with a beautiful cover of Adele. Check out the video below… She also did a dope Music SoulChild cover over a quick beat box!
A University Of Georgia student was kidnapped in a Kroger parking lot, then raped by her kidnapper, but saved her life with the help of some handy technology. Jaila Gladden, 21, was shopping one late night in September when she was forced into a car at knife point, rapped, then kidnapped in an attempt to […]
After a stellar performance in Dee Rees’ “Mudbound” just about everyone is raving that Mary J. Blige has successfully transitioned into a serious acting career and it looks like she is just getting started. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! In fact, in a recent interview with IndieWire.com, Blige mentioned that she would love to be in Marvel movie after […]
Kevin Gates has finally been released from Prison, Wednesday morning after serving 9 months of a 30-month sentence for a gun possession charge. Gates parole states he must stay on mandatory supervision and can’t possess any firearms. Kevin has been in jail since March 30th.
Happy Birthday to actor and heartthrob Omari Hardwick, who is best known for his current role as Ghost on the hit Starz show “Power.” However, did you know that before Hardwick was shutting down the city and making the ladies swoon as Ghost he was actually in some of your favorite movies not to mention a […]
Kendrick Lamar took to Centennial Olympic Park, during halftime of the College Football Playoff National Championship and did not disappoint. The L.A. rapper performed a four or five song set in front of a jam packed audience who attended the show for free. Check out some of the highlights of the show. ____
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