15 years ago today, 50 Cent released his debut studio album ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’’ on Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, Interscope Records and Universal Music Group. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Featuring production from two hip-hop heavy hitters, Dr. Dre and Eminem, the album was a well-developed body of work that encompassed …

⠀ One thing Ava DuVernay doesn’t stop doing is working. As the award-winning writer and director prepares for the release of her new film, “Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time”, and begins production for her hit show “Queen Sugar”, DuVernay is also working on another project for CBS. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ According …

After peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with the release of ‘Culture II’, the Migos have also made Billboard chart history for tying with The Beatles for the most simultaneous entries on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for a group. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ While Drake holds the record among all acts …

15 years ago today, Jay-Z released his single “Excuse Me Miss” from his seventh studio album, ‘The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Co-written and produced by The Neptunes, with Pharrell Williams on the hook, the single was an instant hit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The smooth beat, along …

Page Six reports that T-Pain is now suing a booking agency for $27,000.   The singer/songwriter, born Faheem Rashad Najm, alleges that the United Talent Agency failed to make sure he received thousands of dollars owed for a series of performances back in 2017, one of the shows being the …

⠀⠀ The Global Spin Awards is taking place Feb. 22 and this year’s show is bound to be one for the books because Snoop Dogg is the host. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The award show that honors and recognizes some of the world’s hottest DJs, announced Wednesday (January 31) that the 6th …

Kanye West and Solange Knowles have found themselves in the middle of a lawsuit for allegedly ripping off a song titled “If We Can’t Be Lovers.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leroy Mitchell, also known as Prince Phillip Mitchell, wrote the single in 1970. According to him, Solange’s song, “F*** the Industry” and …

After reports of multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against Russell Simmons, Oprah Winfrey has axed Simmons from her spirituality book “The Wisdom of Sundays.”   Winfrey and her publisher Flatiron Books disclosed the news to The New York Times on Wednesday.⠀⠀⠀ The book, which was first published October 2017, is …

Music mogul L.A. Reid, former CEO of Sony Music Entertainment’s Epic Records, is now making a comeback to the music biz. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to the New York Post, Reid has teamed up with Charles Goldstuck, former executive chairman of TouchTunes Interactive Networks, to launch Hitco, a music, and publishing …

⠀ On January 31, 1994, Wu-Tang Clan released their smash single “C.R.E.A.M.” (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) from their 1993 album, ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ To this day, “C.R.E.A.M.” remains a hip-hop classic that made us fall in love with Wu-Tang and their raw, street demeanor. For …

Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, has picked talk show host Ellen DeGeneres for her first post-White House TV interview. Obama is set to appear on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” Thursday to help celebrate DeGeneres’ 60th birthday. According to DeGeneres, Obama will appear on one of two birthday-themed shows, along with …

On January 28, 2006, T.I. released his single “What You Know” from his fourth studio album ‘King’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The single was also used in promotion for T.I’s film, ‘ATL’ which debuted in theaters two months later. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The single had much success and peaked at number three Hot …

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In a perfect world, men and women would receive equal pay. African American women would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Rejection would be based on qualifications rather than race. Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically women, who have …

⠀⠀ 19 years ago today, rapper Foxy Brown released her second studio album ‘Chyna Doll’ on Violator Records and Def Jam Recordings. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ With the success of her debut album, ‘Ill Na Na’, Brown went to work on her second album, making sure that she was an executive producer …

After completing one week at an inpatient rehab center in New Jersey, former NBA Baller Dennis Rodman is now out on his own but vows to continue his sobriety. Rodman checked in to the Turning Point treatment center after a DUI arrest earlier this month. According to his rep Darren …

“Girls Trip” break out star Tiffany Haddish has inked a two-year, first-look deal with HBO to develop new projects. Recently Haddish won New York Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actress award for her role in “Girls Trip”. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ In addition to starting some new projects with the premium cable …

It’s no secret that 50 Cent is a good businessman and is savvy about where to invest his money. So in true 50 fashion, the rapper took a chance on bitcoin years ago and is now reaping the benefits in a major way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Back in 2014, 50 allowed fans …

Following in the footsteps of the rappers before him, Vince Staples is now leaving his mark on the shoe game. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Staples announced his latest collaboration with Converse to create a three-piece capsule collection that is set to drop on Jan. 25. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The collab features revamps of …

⠀⠀ 3 years ago today, Nicki Minaj released the single “Truffle Butter,” featuring Drake and Lil Wayne from her third studio album, ‘The Pinkprint’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Featuring verses from these Young Money all-stars, the single was an instant hit. According to multiple publications such as Slate and Pitchfork, the song …

⠀ 11 years ago Young Jeezy released his single “Go Getta” featuring R. Kelly from his second album, ‘The Inspiration’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The song was a club banger, combining Jeezy’s street persona and Kelly’s catchy vocals. It was a success peaking at number 18 on the Hot 100 and at …