YFN Lucci is a mainstay in today’s rap game. The “Everyday We Lit” rapper puts on for his hometown of Atlanta, rising as one of the frontrunners of this new wave of melodic hip-hop. Most recently, he released his new mixtape titled HIStory, consisting of 16 tracks full of anthems …
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LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Has Announced a Memorial For Kobe Bryant: ”This City Is Broken”
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced that the city is planning a memorial for Kobe Byrant, saying that “the city is broken.” Bryant’s death this past Sunday sparked mourning across the world, particularly in L.A., where he spent his twenty-year career playing for the Lakers. Thousands of mourners have …
Read More »Lizzo, Lil Nas X And More Take Home The Gold, Billie Eilish Makes History As Youngest Solo Performer To Win Album Of The Year
Lil Nas X, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish all took home the gold last night at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Music’s biggest night started off with tragic and shocking news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna passed away in a helicopter crash. The ceremony was …
Read More »Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Meek Mill Dismissed
written by: @Samaya.Rn Meek Mill scored a big victory in the courtroom after being cleared in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a man who was killed at his 2016 concert. In December 2016, Meek Mill performed in concert at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut. Just after the concert ended, a …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Decade-In-Review: Top NBA Moments Of The Decade
As the decade comes to a close, Baller Alert takes a look at a few major moments in the NBA over the last 10 years. 1. Kobe Bryant retires in 2016 – After a 20-year career, entirely spent playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired from basketball in …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Year in Review- Celebrities We Lost In 2019
“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul, there is no such thing as separation.” -Rumi As 2019 comes to an end, there were a host of celebrity losses that completely shocked the world. The legacies they left behind …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Decade In Review: Biggest Moments For The Culture
The last 10 years have featured some of the biggest moments in music and entertainment and some of the most defining moments for the culture, and as we close out the year, let’s take a look back on a few of the biggest and best. 1. 2018- It was the moment …
Read More »White House Slams YG For Kicking Fan Out Of Concert For Not Saying “F**k Donald Trump”
The White House is slamming rapper YG for his latest public attempt to slander Donald Trump at a concert. YG reportedly kicked a fan out of his performance at the Mala Luna Music Festival in San Antonio, Texas, for refusing to say, “F**k Donald Trump.” At a press conference Monday, …
Read More »Beyoncé Is Set To Be Honored By Billboard With The Executive Of The Year Award
Queen Bey’s creativity, hard work, and perseverance continues to inspire those who witness her greatness, so it comes as no surprise that she’s receiving the major honor as Billboard’s Executive Of The Year. Beyoncé will be recognized for the award in Billboard‘s third annual R&B Hip-Hop Players Issue, alongside Parkwood …
Read More »BET Hip Hop Awards 2019: Complete Winners List and More
The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards hosted by Lil Duval aired on Tuesday, and J. Cole was the star of the evening, taking home a trophy for each of his hands, plus one more. The rapper won awards for Lyricist of the Year, Best Featured Verse for the song, “A …
Read More »BET Announces The Hip Hop Awards Nominees; Cardi B Leads With 10 Nominations
The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards nominees have been announced, and Cardi B. leads the pack with a whopping 10 nominations, including “MVP of The Year,” “Hustler of The Year,” “Made You Look” and “Best Hip-Hop Video.” Travis Scott, DJ Khaled, and J.Cole, who all had chart-topping success this year, …
Read More »Cardi B, Meg Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X, and Normani Win Big At the 2019 MTV VMAS
Blogged By @DanielleBTVMTV celebrated the 2019 Video Music Awards Monday night, with some of music’s biggest names in the audience. Missy Elliot, Normani, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, H.E.R, Big Sean, A$AP Ferg, and Queen Latifa were just a few of the A-listers that performed at the VMAs, which took at …
Read More »2019 BET Awards Highlights: Winners, Performances, Tributes and More
The Blackest Celebration on television, the 19th Annual BET Awards took place last night, and the festivities didn’t fall short of memorable moments. Cardi B kicked the night off with an outstanding performance of her latest single “Press” and her husband, Offset, showed off his dance moves to their song, …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Partners With Bobby Dee To Launch Live Music Company, ‘Uncle Snoop’s Army’
Snoop Dogg has been a force in business and entertainment since the start of his career, and now, he’s on to his next multi-million dollar venture. With the help of entrepreneur and promoter Bobby Dee, who has sold out nightclubs with artists such as Eazy-E and New Kids on the …
Read More »T.I. And Charlamagne Tha God Joined Lawmakers To Advocate For Opportunity Zones
Charlamagne Tha God and T.I. are joining members of the Congressional Black Caucus at Capitol Hill to advocate for closing the wage gap, more funding and economic development in Black communities. The initiative that was brought on by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act works to invest in low-income communities. …
Read More »The 2019 BET Awards Nominations Are In! Cardi B And Drake Come Out On Top
The B.E.T Awards are headed back to L.A for its 18th Annual award show, honoring the biggest acts in black entertainment. Cardi B leads the pack of nominees with 7 for her debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy’, including Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Album of the Year. Drake didn’t fall …
Read More »Christopher Darden Quits As Eric Holder’s Attorney
Nipsey Hussle’s alleged murderer, Eric Holder, is in need of a new lawyer, as Christopher Darden has quit the case. The former O.J. Simpson Prosecutor decided to drop his client due in part to the barrage of death threats he and his family members have received, according to his post …
Read More »The Baller Alert Show – Episode 68 Recap: 50 Cent, R. Kelly, Masika and More
The Baller Alert Show, featuring your lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns, with Ferrari Simmons and Su Solo, kicked off its 68th episode with a recap of the hottest topics and current events from the previous week. In case you missed it, the hosts discussed 50 Cent’s latest social media beef with …
Read More »Doing It For The Culture: Celebrities Who Are Making A Change Within The Black Community
The history and current reality of Black people across the globe paints a picture of adversary, incredible challenges, opposition and what is arguably a systematic approach to eradicate any evidence of our very existence. However, in spite of all the odds against us, we still rise. Collectively, there’s a lot …
Read More »YG’s New Video Imagines The Effects of Snitchin’ During Slavery
Last weekend, YG took to Coachella to perform his hits, pay tribute to his late friend, Nipsey Hussle, and debut his brand new song, “Stop Snitchin,” from his forthcoming album, “4REAL 4 REAL.” During his set, the West Coast rapper performed the new song in front of a picture of …
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