Teachers, parents and students of Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science are outraged after social studies instructors received a pink slip from the school’s principal for teaching Black history to students. “The school administration does not want the social studies teachers to teach African-American history,” parent Shannon Settle told Washington DC’s ABC7. “We are on […]
Iggy Azalea took to her favorite venting platform, Twitter, to address recent remarks challenging her authenticity when it comes to her music and hip hop persona. The comments were made by two of the most respected women in urban music, which caused even more of a sting. Rapper Eve and singer Jill Scott revealed in a recent […]
Now 60 years old, American activist Ruby Bridges still remembers when she was just age 6, and the NAACP requested for her parents to allow her to participate in the integration of the New Orleans School system. She was one of six Black children chosen in New Orleans for the task and Ruby’s father was hesitant for […]
Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn rapper, Joey Bada$$ debuts at #5 on the Billboard 200 with his album, B4.Da.$$. The album sold 53,990 copies and was streamed over 3 million times, making it the best-selling hip hop album this week. Bada$$ bested other projects that also dropped that week like Lil Wayne‘s Sorry 4 The Wait 2 and Lupe Fiasco‘s Tetsuo & Youth. […]
Kim Kardashian is never afraid to make fun of herself…especially if she’s getting a big, fat check for it! Check out her Super Bowl commercial with T-Mobile and let us know what you think! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram Related Links: Kim Kardashian Drops ‘Selfish’ Book Cover Ray J Moves Into Kim Kardashian’s Neighborhood Kim […]
Many folks may not agree with the union between Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys but Swizzy is always down to prove that the past is the past and Alicia is forever his lady love! Over the weekend, Swizz went all out to surprise his wife with a House Party Pajama Jammy Jam with the original […]
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s holiday, Kim Kardashian-West posted a video of her famous husband as he passionately delivers his MLK poem in his middle school play. Check out Kanye West dropping that knowledge as a pre-teen! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram Related Links: Inspiring: 1st-Graders Recite MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech […]
Master P stopped by 92Q studios to chop it up with iiKane on the #iiREPORT. “P” dropped some knowledge on how independent artists can dominate the industry and make big money. He also says Lil Wayne is one of the most incredible entertainers in the world. This is a strong statement after alleged rumors that […]
Sports analyst Greg Anthony has been suspended indefinitely from CBS Sports and Turner Sports after getting caught up in an undercover sting while attempting to solicit a prostitute. “I made a mistake,” he said. “With this lapse of judgment, I embarrassed many, including myself. I will work to regain the trust that I have lost, […]
Well at least it’s pretty impressive for a 4-year-old. Egypt Daoud Dean is a piano prodigy in the making. He seems to be following in Mommy and Daddy’s footsteps and it’s safe to say that he got the talent honest. Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have both been referred to as a musical genius in their own right. […]
In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King‘s theory of “nonviolence,” artists and fans showed up to the State of Emergency 2 concert in St. Louis. However, there was one artist that didn’t get the memo to follow the theme of peace and tranquility. R&b crooner August Alsina and his camp got into an altercation […]
Despite the failure of Lifetime‘s take on Aaliyah’s biopic, critics are giving surprisingly positive reviews of Lifetime’s latest film project Whitney, directed by Angela Bassett. Yaya DeCosta received rave reviews for her potrayal of the late great pop star Whitney Houston: Hollywood Reporter: “A luminous Yaya DaCosta embodies Whitney Houston’s talent and tragedy” IndieWire.com: “Lifetime’s […]