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Temple University will debut a new course titled “Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City,” delving into the rapper’s career and cultural impact. The course, taught by Professor Timothy Welbeck, will explore Lamar’s work through an Africalogical lens, focusing on Black identity, systemic inequality, and Compton’s urban history. Welbeck, also a hip-hop artist and […]
Jennifer Hudson will headline the fourth annual Whitney E. Houston Legacy of Love Gala in Atlanta on August 9—marking what would have been Houston’s 62nd birthday and the 40th anniversary of her debut album. Hosted by the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music, the event celebrates Houston’s musical contributions and enduring impact. […]
French Montana has been spotted in Paris alongside Sheikha Mahra, daughter of the Prime Minister of the UAE, sparking rumors of a royal romance just ahead of Fashion Week. The rapper and the Princess were seen together around the city, including what fans believe are social media hints from her “Paris” highlight. In a recent […]
Bands on the Bricks free summer concert series at the Rochester Public Market will kick off the 2025 season Friday, July 11, with Latin Night, featuring salsa and merengue bands La Nueva Secuencia, Banda Light, and Tributo a los 90. Now in its 26th year, Bands on the Bricks brings patrons to the Public Market […]
Platinum-selling rapper Lil Jon is coming to the New York State Fair. The hitmaker will take the Suburban Park stage on at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. The concert is free with fair admission. Lil Jon, started his career in the early ’90s working as a DJ in Atlanta before joining Jermaine Dupri’s So So […]
A new group of stars will be leaving their mark on the sidewalks of Tinseltown next year. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame class, featuring a star-studded lineup. The list of 35 includes many famous face. Sports Entertainment: Shaquille O’Neal Recordings: Air Supply Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Paulinho da Costa The […]
Lauryn Hill closed out her set at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture to a near-empty stadium after taking the stage hours later than expected. The eight-time Grammy winner performed at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, starting her set at 2:30 a.m. local time and finishing at 3:37 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 — […]
Rapper and internet personality Bhad Bhabie, also known as Danielle Bregoli, is facing a lawsuit from American Express over $674,000 in alleged unpaid credit card debt. The company claims Bregoli defaulted on her account, ceasing payments in December 2024. The lawsuit includes charges for purchases and cash advances and seeks full repayment. Bhad Bhabie has […]
China Walker, one half of the Inglewood rap duo Cam & China, died after a two-year private battle with ovarian cancer. Her sister and groupmate, Cam, shared the news on Instagram, asking for time to grieve and urging fans to check on loved ones. The pair rose to fame with their 2016 EP and appearances […]
Apple Music turned 10 years old this summer, and the platform celebrated the milestone by highlighting the 500 most-streamed songs over the last decade. Drake took the throne for having the most entries on the ongoing chart. With 27 songs, @Drake has more tracks on our AM 10 Years: Top Songs Chart than any other artist. “Toosie Slide” and “Teenage Fever” […]