Suge Knight Says That Dr. Dre Did Not Produce Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle Album According to recent statements made by music executive Suge Knight, the legendary producer Dr. Dre did not actually produce the iconic album “Doggystyle” by Snoop Dogg. Knight, who was the CEO of Death Row Records at the time of the album’s […]
Remembering a Legend: Harry Belafonte’s Enduring Legacy In the realm of music and activism, few individuals have left a lasting impact as profound as Harry Belafonte. Regrettably, on April 25th, the world bid farewell to this remarkable artist, philanthropist, and civil rights activist. Belafonte’s passing leaves a void that cannot be easily filled, but […]
Super Producer Mannie Fresh Sells Catalog To Reservoir Media In a recent interview with Music Business Worldwide, Super Producer Mannie Fresh confirmed that he is selling his music catalog to Reservoir Media. The New York-based company purchased the multi-Platinum hip-hop producer’s music publishing and recorded music rights in a deal that was not disclosed. […]
Offset Post Picture Of His Tattoo Dedicated To Take Off On Saturday, Migos rapper Offset shared a photo of a new full-back tattoo he got in honor of his cousin and bandmate, Takeoff. The incredibly detailed work of art was created to pay tribute to the fallen rapper, who was killed in November 2022. […]
Ice Spice And Nicki Minaj Collab For “Princess Diana” Remix Bronx rap queen Ice Spice has had a remarkable rise to fame. Her viral hits “Munch (Feelin U)” and “Bikini Bottom” have helped her establish a name for herself in the NYC scene. Now, she’s bringing in the big guns with a collaboration with […]
Mass Shooting At Louisville KY Bank Claims 4 Lives At least four people were killed and eight others injured after a shooting at the Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday. The suspect, who authorities say acted alone, was found dead on scene. The mass shooting at the bank is America’s 146th mass shooting, […]
Three Men Convicted of the Murder of Rapper XXXTentacion Given Life Sentences Three men convicted of the murder of rapper XXXTentacion were given life sentences Thursday in a Florida courtroom. Judge Michael Usan sentenced Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams and Trayvon Newsome to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole or early release […]
Hulu To Release Freaknik Documentary Executive Produced By Jermaine Dupri & Uncle Luke The Atlanta hip-hop community has long sought to bring back the infamous Freaknik event. Founded in the 1980s, it was a coveted spring break celebration that included dance contests, concerts, parties, sporting events, rap sessions and job fairs. However, the event was […]
De La Soul Pay Respects To Trugoy The Dove With A Daisy For Dave Tribute Event Hip-hop’s eccentric, one-of-a-kind trio from Amityville, Long Island, has suffered their greatest loss yet. On February 12th, founding member David Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy The Dove, died at the age of 54. As one of the most innovative […]
Reflecting on the Passing of Emmett Till’s Accuser: The Impact of a Tragic Chapter in American History
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April 29, 2023
Reflecting on the Passing of Emmett Till’s Accuser: The Impact of a Tragic Chapter in American History In the annals of American history, certain names resonate with the struggles and injustices that have marked our nation’s journey toward equality and justice. Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy who was brutally murdered in 1955, became […]