False alarm! Snoop Dogg is not actually quitting marijuana.  The West Coast icon sent fans reeling when he announced that he would be giving up smoke. Anyone who has been a lifelong Snoop fan knows the “Gin & Juice” rapper is a Mary Jane connoisseur. In the November 16th post, …

“Shaft” star Richard Roundtree lost his battle with pancreatic cancer this week.  The adored actor is known for his role as Detective John Shaft in the franchise. He also starred in “Roots.” He passed away on Tuesday in his Los Angeles home surrounded by family. This was not the star’s …

A mother who pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing her 11-year-old son was sentenced this week to 20 years in a New Mexico state prison. On Thursday, Mary Johnson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2022 death of her son Bruce Johnson Jr. She was initially charged with first-degree murder, …

On Thursday, the NFL hit former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder with a $60 million fine for sexual harassment and financial misconduct on the same day his $6 billion franchise sale was approved. Mary Jo White, a former chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, led the investigation. As …

The annual Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit is taking place next month, and The Baller Alert Show will be among the many guest speakers. Mary J. Blige’s weekend extravaganza is in its second year and boasts a powerful line-up bigger than the first year. Producer and 11-time NAACP …

The legendary Chaka Khan is apologizing for her recent shady remarks toward other music icons and for contributing to a divisive atmosphere in the music industry. On Sunday, the singer took to Instagram to address the backlash she had received after shading several other artists ranked higher than her on …

Have y’all forgotten the lyrics to “Not Gon’ Cry” and the storyline of the movie “Waiting to Exhale”?  Didn’t Mary J’s song teach us this lesson already, ladies?  You are not required to be anything for anyone that you haven’t even mastered doing for yourself.  Don’t worry and listen to …

Chaka Khan isn’t too happy about her ranking on Rolling Stone’s “200 Best Singers Of All Time” list. In a recent interview for “The Originals” podcast, the 69-year-old singer expressed her opinions on the January 2023 list. Initially, Khan didn’t know the list existed but learned about it from the …

Fat Joe may be a veteran in the game but does not want to be called “unc.” On Wednesday, the Bronx rapper shared with his Instagram followers that he does not like being called “unc” and says there are other names that could be used to show respect. “Do me …

The long-awaited Verzuz battle between super producers Jermaine Dupri and Diddy has finally been given the green light. This battle has been brewing since the “Money Ain’t a Thing” creator called out Diddy in 2021, challenging him to go hit for hit. The Bad Boy founder is responsible for the …

As the Beyhive continues to protest following Beyoncé’s Grammy snub, Jay-Z agrees that the Academy was wrong yet again. The hip-hop icon sat down with Tidal after his wife’s record-breaking night. In a rare display of transparency, Hov spoke openly about Bey’s past Album of the Year losses, despite being …

This year’s Grammy Awards is paying homage to hip-hop for a star-studded celebration of the music genre’s 50th anniversary. Sunday’s highly anticipated ceremony, which will see Beyoncé battle it out for Album of the Year, will also showcase a stunning mega-performance featuring some of rap’s most decorated acts. Nelly, RUN-DMC, …

Gabrielle Union is unbothered by people dragging her for cheating on her former husband. The “Being Mary Jane” star has been the topic of scrutiny for weeks since her appearance on the “Armchair Expert” podcast. There, she confessed to feeling “entitled” to cheat on her ex-husband, former NFL pro Chris …

The 2023 NAACP Image Awards nominees have been revealed, and several blockbuster hits are being honored this year.  “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “The Woman King” are the stars of the 2023 NAACP Image Awards, leading this year’s nominations. The stunning sequel to “Black Panther” raked in 12 nods, while …

Anita Baker revealed some newish music to her fans Monday ahead of her upcoming tour. Back in November, the singer revealed that she would be going on tour starting February 2023 to mark the 40th anniversary of her debut album, The Songstress. The R&B legend took to Twitter to share …

Gabrielle Union has opened up about her first marriage to former football player Chris Howard. The Being Mary Jane actress appeared on the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast on Monday, and the actress admitted that her first marriage was “just dysfunctional from day one.” She admits she was not …

The Recording Academy has announced its nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards. Beyonce is the leading contender, with a total of nine nods. With a career total of 88 nominations, Queen Bey now ties with her husband, Jay Z, as the most nominated artist in Grammys history. Kendrick Lamar follows …

Megan thee Stallion is pulling out receipts and clearing up misinformation that surfaced Thursday regarding her case against her label, 1501 Certified Entertainment. The Traumazine rapper tweeted, “No judge has ruled anything abt this 1501 case, this information is not accurate.” She continued, “the court date for this isn’t even until …

Rihanna is making an epic comeback, and what better way than to headline America’s most-watched football game– the Super Bowl LVI. After the Fenty Beauty founder confirmed the news on Twitter on Sunday, she received an outpouring amount of love from fans and the self-proclaimed Rihanna fan himself, Dr. Dre. …

Going through a break-up? Work draining you? Or do you just all around need a good pick-me-up? Music has always been a good mood changer. However, some R&B singers possess a superpower that takes this remedy to an entirely new level, improving your day and overall attitude towards life. That …