Oprah Winfrey Network has announced its upcoming new series “Behind Every Man” from the producers of “Love & Marriage: Huntsville”. “Behind Every Man” will shine a spotlight on the strong Black women behind the successful and famous men we admire, and focus on the passions, struggles and sacrifices the women …
Read More »Wyclef Discusses His Attempt To Run For President Of Haiti: “Rappers Have Brains”
Haitian-American rap icon, Wyclef Jean, recently participated in the Cannes Lions Festival’s “Facts, Fads, and a Fugee” panel, where he talked about how his political disqualification didn’t stop him from continuing his efforts to make a difference for his home country. During the panel, The 49-year-old revealed that he became …
Read More »Wyclef Jean To Have Netflix Animated Movie About His Childhood
Wyclef Jean is turning his childhood story into an animated film. Wyclef is teaming up with Netflix to bring the story of his childhood in Haiti to life through CG-animation. The Haitian native and Fugees co-founder is collaborating with Greg Silverman’s upstart production company to produce the movie. The script …
Read More »5 Times Black Celebrities Raised Awareness After Being Mistaken For Criminals
Mistaken identity by law enforcement is a traumatic experience that has impacted countless lives across the globe. Most recently, actor Ving Rhames recounted a July 2016 encounter when Los Angeles police held him at gunpoint at his Santa Monica, California home. The actor recalled on Sirius XM’s The Clay Cane …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Wyclef Jean Released “Gone till November” 20 Years Ago
⠀ 20 years ago today, Wyclef Jean released his third single, “Gone till November”, from his debut solo album, ‘The Carnival’. Upon its release, the single was well received. Similar to other singles, the song showcased Wyclef’s ability as a solo artist after his departure from the iconic group, The …
Read More »Wyclef Jean Ordered To Pay More Than $450,000 Over Foreclosed Florida Home
Wyclef Jean has been ordered to fork over more than $450,000 to officially settle the longstanding legal battle over a Florida foreclosure. According to the @blast, the final judgment came just 10 years after Wyclef was initially sued for defaulting on the mortgage of his Miami home. In the wake …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: The Fugees Released “Fu-Gee-La”
On Dec. 13, 1995, the iconic hip-hop group The Fugees released their single “Fu-Gee-La” from their second album, ‘The Score.’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ With their impeccable lyricism and Afrocentric vibes, the group had an instant hit on their hands. Lauryn Hill vocals sing out over the chorus, paying tribute to Teena …
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