National

Last night while Charlie Sheen was putting on quite a display of crazy on CNN, ?uestlove announced via Twitter the rather eclectic line-up for the 4th Annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia.  This year the Philadelphia hip-hop heroes will share the stage with The Grammy’s pick for Best New Artist, Esperanza Spalding, Wiz Khalifa, and Mr. […]

Christina Aguilera was arrested early this morning in West Hollywood for public intoxication. Her new boyfriend Matthew Rutler was also arrested for driving under the influence, according to TMZ. Law enforcement sources say Aguilera, listed at 5’2″ and 100 pounds, appeared to be “extremely intoxicated” and was “unable to take care of herself.” Get more […]

After getting tired of hearing about positive stories of strong, intelligent Black leaders, the Monkey Gang has released a mixtape full of ignorance and negativity as a tribute to sh*t-hop and coonery on the last day of Black History Month. The mxtape is free and can be downloaded here. To find out more about the Monkey Gang go […]

Baby aka Birdman, one of the founders of Cash Money Records, is known for stuntin’.  During a recent interview with Big Boy’ Neighborhood, Baby was asked what the largest check he ever cashed was, and the N’awlins rapper says it was a $100 million check.

The Washington Washington Football Team announced today that they have released running back Clinton Portis. In his seven seasons (2004-10) with the Washington Football Team, Portis played in 84 games with 83 starts. He ranks second in franchise history in rushing yards (6,824), rushing attempts (1,667) and rushing touchdowns (46). “Clinton provided excitement from the […]

With close to 20 years in the game, Jay-Z has seen trends come and go, and he’s managed to stay ahead of his peers for most of it.  How does he do it?

During Louis Farrakhan‘s annual Saviour’s Day speech in Illinois, the outspoken leader of the Nation of Islam had quite a bit to say on a variety of topics.  Farrakhan praised the Scientology religion saying that it’s goal to “civilize white people” was “exceedingly valuable to every white person on earth.” He also said that he […]

Angela Simmons stays on the beach, doesn’t she? The Simmons sister was spotted on Miami Beach for the umpteenth time this winter season. As usual she was showing off her bikini bod.

According to a tweet from her longtime friend and producer Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat has finally come home after finishing a three-year sentence for assault.

The one and only Diddy took a break from heating up Chinese food to call in to our sister site Hot 107.9’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Ebony Steele brought up Diddy’s past as a dancer and asked him if he would ever do “Dancing with the Stars.” He was also asked about Cassie and the […]

It’s been a long time since Timbaland and Missy Elliott have been in the studio together. Fortunately, the duo recently announced that they are back!

Angela Simmons is reportedly developing her own clothing line. She is receiving the help of designer/stylist Juan Vargas, who has labeled her his “muse.” She’s also been wearing his creations on the red carpet a lot lately. Her line, named Angela Renee, is said to be inspired by her thoughts and ideas, and is set […]