Common Becomes First Rapper to Win an Emmy, Grammy and Oscar
*Common is now just one Tony Award short of an “EGOT,” that elusive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony win that only 12 people …
T-Boz Says Breastfeeding with Sickle Cell Disease Once Left Her in a Coma: ‘My Body Shut Down’
*In her new memoir A Sick Life — TLC ‘n Me: Stories from On and Off the Stage, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins is opening up …
Video: Black Thought in ‘Visit Philly’ Tourism Campaign Targeting Black Folk
*Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter, the lead MC of The Roots, also takes the lead in a new marketing campaign designed to …
Chance the Rapper Sued for Copyright Infringement Over 2012 Song ‘Windows’
*Chance the Rapper was sued Tuesday (Sept. 12) for alleged copyright infringement over his song “Windows” …
DC Hip Hop Veterans Descend on Anacostia Arts Center
*Anacostia Arts Center is closing out the first season of All The Way Live Tuesdays (ATWLT) with a lineup of DC heavy …
Stevie Wonder’s Son Celebrates Sweet Sixteen with ‘Weed Candy’ & Travis Scott
*Stevie Wonder’s son celebrated his 16th birthday with a bash that was headlined by rapper Travis Scott. via The …
Hype Williams to Receive Special Salute at VH1’s 2017 ‘Hip Hop Honors’
*Harold “Hype” Williams will receive special recognition at VH1’s 2017 Hip-Hop Honors ceremony for his …
CBS Sets Primetime Special ‘Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live at the Apollo’ for Nov.
*Bruno Mars and his Hooligans will invade New York’s famed Apollo Theater for a primetime special to air on Nov. 29. …
Beyoncé Requests Extra Protection During Blue Ivy Trademark Deposition
*Earlier this year, Beyoncé attempted to trademark Blue Ivy’s name to launch a series of products, but was …
Usher Hiding Cash in Herpes Case? – Mary J. Blige Slashes Price of Mansion, Again
*Is Usher hiding his millions to avoid a big payout in his herpes case? As you know, the R&B crooner is being sued …
Appeals Court Tosses Two More Would-Be Heirs to Prince Estate
*The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that two descendants of a former security chief at Paisley Park who Prince …
Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyonce Items in New Grammy Museum on East Coast (Video)
*The East Coast version of the Grammy Museum– featuring exhibits and rare historical artifacts from Michael Jackson, …
Mary J. Blige’s Stepdaughter Breaks Down: ‘I Haven’t Heard From You Since You Filed for Divorce’ (Video)
*The daughter of Kendu Isaacs broke her silence about her dad’s messy divorce from Mary J. Blige during an emotional …
John Legend, Netflix Team for Hip Hop Competition Series ‘Rhythm & Flow’
*John Legend is teaming with Netflix for a new unscripted hip-hop competition series titled “Rhythm & Flow,” Variety …
I’m Finna Countersue’: Rae Sremmurd Prepping Legal Response to Water Bottle Lawsuit
*The Michigan man who filed a lawsuit against Rae Sremmurd, alleging that water bottles “recklessly” hurled …
