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[…] Grammy nominated Kenny Lattimore, Lenny Williams (formerly of Tower of Power) and Take 6 members. I had a chance to talk to Grammy nominated Eddie Lavert (O’ Jays), there to support the honorees. When I asked him about his longevity in this business he said, “Everybody’s someone. That’s the way you have to approach […]

Jay-Z (Gaelen Morse-Reuters) *JAY-Z’s birthday could become a holiday in New York City.  ABC 7 New York reports that councilmembers introduced legislation this month to declare December 4 (the rapper’s birthday) a holiday, named “Jay-Z Day.” The bill would celebrate Jigga’s “legendary status as a masterful MC and lyricist and as an innovative […]

[…] New York City, BAM hosts the annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17 at 10:30am in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House (Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Avenue) with activists, musicians, civic leaders, and the public for a communal commemoration and reflection of the life and legacy of Rev. […]

[…] produced, performed and written on nearly 100 albums with credits including Ledisi, Ghostface Killah (Wu-Tang Clan), De La Soul, and Eric Roberson. He has gained nods from Jay Z, Jadakiss, Just Blaze and others. He has performed with the likes of Robin Thicke, Common, Talib Kweli, and Leon Ware. Wallace has created scores for […]

 *Killer Mike is speaking out about Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL, telling Bill Maher that the deal represents a triumph for the culture. As we previously reported, Jay and his Roc Nation entity have signed a very lucrative deal with the NFL that covers entertainment and social justice matters. Essentially, Hova will advise […]

House Out Of Order, new sitcom by Baron Jay Littleton and Christopher J. Moore. *Baron Jay Littleton Jr. is the prolific producer, actor and founder of his own non-profit organization: The Baron Jay Foundation. He is one of the minds behind the new sitcom House Out Of Order.  (Story by Quentin Marc Milroe) Littleton, […]

[…] known as Boi-1da), earned two additional nods – along with his wok with Drake – in the rap categories for serving as a writer on Eminem and  Jay Rock singles. He also received a nomination for Non-Classical Producer of the Year. Also included in Album of the Year nominations are Cardi B‘s debut “Invasion […]

* JAY-Z addressed the criticism surrounding his NFL partnership during a press conference with Commissioner Roger Goodell Wednesday. “I think that we forget that Colin’s whole thing was to bring attention to social injustice,” JAY said when asked about free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who protested the national anthem before football games in order […]

[…] of Julie Taylor, who also designed the costumes. Original Lion King music is by Elton John and Tim Rice, with additional music by Lebo M. Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer. OTHER NEWS ON EURWEB: Damar Hamlin Spotted at ‘Masked Singer’ Taping The Lion King, Disney, UK tour, opening night September 6 […]

*Comedian and former SNL writer the hilarious Sam Jay is on tour fresh off of her successful HBO special “Salute Me or Shoot Me.” She also had an HBO series “Pause” and a Netflix special “3 in the Morning.” The innovative comedian is a pioneer as the first Black Lesbian to write for “Saturday […]

[…] elements of Black history and African tradition, with a modern twist and a universal message, and what it truly means to find your self-identity and build a legacy.” “Black is King” features appearances by JAY-Z, Bey’s mother Tina Knowles-Lawson, Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong’o, Kelly Rowland, Pharrell Williams, and many more.  Black Is King - poster

*As a lyrical icon, Jay Z has seen the evolution of hip-hop firsthand. So much so that he believes the culture can be labeled as a genre with a far reaching positive impact that rivals the influence of past leaders. “It’s a strong one,” Jay Z said in an interview for the Oprah Winfrey […]

*In a new interview, hip-hop icon Nas dished with NME about his new album “King’s Disease,’ hanging with the late Amy Winehouse and possibly reuniting with Jay-Z on a new track. The publication caught up with Nas on a Zoom call, during which he got candid about fighting systemic racism and Nipsey Hussle’s plans for […]

[…] never lost sight of that. But it certainly was a learning curve, and it was very painful,” the veteran journalist continued. OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:  Jay-Z Brushed a Fan Off His Shoulder (Video) Can y’all believe that after 40 years of friendship @gayleking was worried about being interviewed by ME?! But there’s […]

[…] RUN DMC. It looks at their meteoric rise, challenges, and the evolution of the hip-hop genre. Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, hailing from Hollis, Queens, emerged as trailblazers who not only popularized rap but also transcended racial barriers and left an undeniable imprint on music and […]