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Dame Dash Claps Back At Jay-Z For Comments At Roots Picnic. The alleged fallout between Jay-Z and Dame Dash began in the early 2000s due to escalating creative and philosophical differences over the direction of Roc-A-Fella Records. Dame Dash wanted to aggressively expand the brand into fashion and film, while Jay-Z remained strictly focused on […]

Legendary R&B Singer Peabo Bryson Has Died. Peabo Bryson was one of the greatest voices in the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond. His voice was the blueprint for singers in the 70’s. And, Peabo continued to warm his way into the next generation. One of my most memorable songs by Peabo was “Feel The Fire,” which […]

For The First Time, BET Adds A Board Of Advisors. Bob Johnson returns. This new board brings some very influential cultural icons and business leaders to revolutionize black entertainment. Those selected to head the board of advisors are Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, and Troy Vincent. For The First Time in History, BET Establishes a […]

Tory Lanez Is Asking The Judge For A Restraining Order. Canadian rapper Tory Lanez (Daystar Peterson) was taken into law enforcement custody in December 2022, immediately following a Los Angeles jury’s conviction of him of three firearm-related felonies. The charges stemmed from a July 2020 incident in which he shot fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion in […]

The Roots Picnic 2026 Weekend Was A Great Success. The Roots Picnic is a masterclass in festival curation, born from a powerhouse collaboration between the legendary hip-hop band The Roots and Live Nation Urban. While Questlove and Black Thought drive the creative vision, bringing unique, star-studded collaborative sets to life, Live Nation provides the massive […]