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Dancehall music may have evolved in Jamaica in the late 1970s, but it didn’t hit stateside until the 1980s. By the 1990s, dancehall became increasingly popular, with artists constantly linking up with American artists to create some of the classic records we spill spin today. But, it’s important to understand the genre’s roots. Class is […]

The world is marching to the rhythm of West Africa. Afrobeats have gone global and artists are clamoring to capitalize off of the infectious sound. Afrobeats, not to be confused with Afrobeat, created by Fela Kuti, gets its upbeat and energetic melodies from a hybrid of West African music and American jazz and funk. Wizkid, Davido […]

As far as legendary drug kingpins go, Frank Lucas was among one of them. Famously portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 2007 film American Gangster, Lucas was one of America’s more infamous drug kingpins, famously using the Vietnam War as a cover for his heroin operation. Lucas died on Thursday night, according to TMZ. He was 88. The […]

Less than a week after Meek Mill accused the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas of discrimination, the hotel is set to publicly apologize to Meek for threatening him with arrest. Per TMZ, the Cosmo will issue a “significant public apology” that will express regret and accept fault when Meek was told to leave the hotel. […]

Kirk Franklin is releasing his highly anticipated 13th album, Long Live Love, on May 31st. It’s been almost four years since Franklin has released a full album and fans are excited to hear the new music. Although, it’s been a while since he released an album, Franklin has been working. Related: Kirk Franklin Gears Up To Release […]

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An unidentified man set himself on fire at a park near the White House on Wednesday afternoon.  He possibly had on a protective suit during the incident that you can see above. Authorities surrounded the man and used fire extinguishers and immediately took the man into custody and the hospital. No one else was injured […]

If you’ve been hanging on by a thread to the Wendy Williams drama…We might be one step closer to hearing her story 100 percent real and raw. Reports are that the daytime diva is willing to reveal the truth and drama of her messy divorce from her estranged husband Kevin Hunter, IF and only if […]

Hip hop mogul and legend Master P. stopped by and was completely unfiltered. Master P talked about his newest project “I got The Hook Up 2.” The star studded sequel to the original stars some of the most high profile social media stars including his son Romeo Miller.  Master P says his new movie is […]

A stunning revelation from Ellen DeGeneres. During an appearance on David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, the 61-year-old talk show host opened up about being a sexual assault survivor. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text BALTIMORE to 24042 to join! She said her stepfather […]

Kirk Franklin‘s second annual Exodus Music & Arts Festival is taking place live in Dallas with an all-star lineup including Franklin, The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds, Vashawn Mitchell, and Kelontae Gavin. “This year’s festival will be even greater than last year’s and the performers will blow you away!” […]

This is a super deal for the kids this summer! via CNN.com This summer, AMC Theatres is offering a sweet $4 deal for a movie, popcorn, fruit snacks and a drink. From June 5 to August 14, participating theaters will offer discounted showings of PG movies on Wednesday mornings. The list of titles includes “Smallfoot,” […]