105.9 kiss-fm – Usher closed down the show of day one at the 2011 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 1, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. While performing “Lil Freak”, from his sixth studio album Raymond v. Raymond, he tells the Essence crowd “I hope you don’t mind if I get a […]
While in New Orleans this weekend for the Essence Music Festival, Big Daddy Kane caught up with AC of HOT 102.7. AC was taking questions via twitter and received one from @jrbang asking Big Daddy Kane if he was to battle Rakim while they were each in their prime who would have killed it. Related: […]
Shaunie O’Neal executive producer of VH1’s “Basketball Wives,” wrote a commentary for CNN about the negative portrayal of black women on reality TV. Despite the drama that unfolds on her own show, Shaunie doesn’t feel “Basketball Wives” portrays black women in a negative light. Shaunie says watching reality television is a guilty pleasure of hers […]
Nicki Minaj’s cousin was killed yesterday in Brooklyn, New York. The rapper announced the news on Twitter with no details as to how or why the murder happened. However, Radar Online is reporting that Nicholas Telemaque, 27, was shot to death and that they believe it could be a case of ‘mistaken identity.’ His cousin […]
The murder of Christopher Wallace has remained a mystery for years (14 to be exact) but that may have all come to an end after Clayton Hill, a former member of the Nation of Islam confesses to being an accessory to Dawoud Muhammad in the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. “Hill claims that, acting under […]
Mashonda recently posed for Vibe magazine and just in time for 4th of July, she showed off her patriotic side by wearing a sexy swimsuit with American flag-inspired accessories. She also rocked a sporty, geometric suit by Keva and a flattering, ruffled number by Michael Kors. Which look do you like best? Mashonda “Not Bitter,” […]
Are Chris Brown and Drake beefing over Rihanna on “Marvin’s Room?” Drake has everyone and their momma covering his internet hit “Marvin’s Room,” and Chris Brown has also jumped on the wagon. On “Marvin’s Room,” Drake calls up his ex-girl, wanting her to leave the one she is currently with for him. Chris Brown’s cover […]
After 11,590 votes, Jill Scott has beaten out Nicki Minaj, Drake and even Beyonce in our “Who Represents Black Music In 2011” poll. Jill, who’s album “Light Of The Sun” just debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts recently lost 50 pounds adding to her sexy. Out of the 11,590 votes Jill stole 1,096. Chris […]
Miguel fell off stage while performing in Houston, Texas this past weekend. The singer was trying to pull off some quick mic stand moves when he suddenly took a tumble during “Sure Thing.” Fortunately, he bounced back (quite literally) with a smile on his face. However, fans continued to interrupt the show asking if he […]
Of course I did a little research and it revealed that slaves were chained and attached to “plank” beds. They were forced to lay face down with their arms by their side and their wrist chained to their waist. Some were even stacked on top of each other with no room to move. Keep in […]
