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Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, aka H. Rap Brown, Dies At 82
On Sunday (Nov. 23), Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, a key figure in defining the more militant elements of Black activism as H. Rap Brown in the 1960s before converting to Islam and living as a cleric, died in a federal prison hospital in Butner, North Carolina. He was 82 years old. Al-Amin’s death was confirmed by […]
Jay-Z & Beyoncé Make Surprise Appearance At The Formula 1 Grand Prix
After remaining out of the limelight for quite some time now, Jay-Z and Beyoncé seem ready to rejoin society, as the Hip-Hop power couple made a rare public appearance this past weekend and turned some heads while they were at it. According to Complex, Jay and Bey had social media buzzing when they randomly appeared […]
XP Music Futures Announces Initial Line-up for Conference’s Fifth Edition
Leading music conference in the MENA region, XP Music Futures, is slated to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this December. Marking its fifth edition, the industry-led event welcomes a line-up of new performers, mentorship programs and tech brands curated by the MDLBEAST Foundation, part of Saudi music entertainment company MDLBEAST.With a variety of renowned artists and music experts amongst the headline names featuring in last year’s edition, XP Music Futures looks to level up its diverse offering in the upcoming event with a slew of regional and international talent while continuing to hone in on its core pillars of talent, scene, impact and innovation. Set to take place at the JAX District creative hub, the conference will comprise spaces dedicated to empowering and educating music profe...
Black Friday Deals Come Early For Gamers
Black Friday is right around the corner, and the good folks at Nintendo, Sony, Xbox, and other video game publishers are already pushing out deals.
Nicki Minaj Salutes Trump (Again), Seemingly Shades Jay-Z In The Process
Nicki Minaj has been making it clear who she rocks with and who she doesn't.
$85K Timberlands? Pharrell Williams And Louis Vuitton Say Yes
Hip-Hop’s most beloved boot is going viral. Pharrell Williams and Louis Vuitton have produced a super luxe version of the Timberland construction boot — and the internet is going nuts.
Sabrina Carpenter Arrests Miss Piggy at “Short N’ Sweet Tour” Closer
The Muppet universe crossover is fitting for Carpenter, as she's about to star in an upcoming The Muppet Show revival for Disney+. Sabrina Carpenter Arrests Miss Piggy at “Short N’ Sweet Tour” Closer: Watch Paolo Ragusa
Soundgarden “Pretty Close” to Finishing Final Album Featuring Chris Cornell
The surviving Soundgarden members are putting the finishing touches on the highly anticipated album. Soundgarden “Pretty Close” to Finishing Final Album Featuring Chris Cornell Spencer Kaufman
Images Of Diddy At FCI Fort Dix Prison Library Job Surface
New images, including videos, of Sean "Diddy" Combs working at the medical library job at the chapel at Fort Dix have surfaced.
Bow Wow Says Michael Jordan Trolls Him By Using “Short Sh*t” Instead Of His Name
Michael Jordan may be retired, but his trash-talking is still active.
Donald Glover Reveals Stroke and Heart Condition Led to Recent Tour Cancelation
SummaryDonald Glover revealed he suffered a stroke and was diagnosed with a congenital hole in his heart, which led to his last tour cancelationThe artist shared the news during his Camp Flog Gnaw performance, telling the crowd, "The second life starts when you realize you have one"The health crisis has profoundly altered his perspective on life and work, forcing him to step away from his busy scheduleDonald Glover has shared a startling and deeply personal health revelation, disclosing that he suffered a stroke and was later diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The news, which came during his performance at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw on Saturday, confirms that a life-threatening medical event was the reason he abruptly canceled his last planned tour.The multi-hyphenate artis...
Donald Glover Reveals He Suffered Stroke, Has Septal Defect
Donald Glover shared during a recent Childish Gambino set that he had a stroke last year while on tour, halting the run.
