In 1988, Public Enemy’s “Night Of The Living Baseheads” was one of the most vocal indictments of crack cocaine use ever heard on record. The haunting video was the real life version of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” with zombie-like “baseheads” dragging themselves about. Pop Culture Moment #1: Chappelle’s Show Premieres What many fans at the time […]

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With the Valentine’s Day weekend upon us many folks will be looking for a flick to cuddle up with. But what are the choices? The sad fact is that seeing two Black people in love (or even lust) on the big screen is becoming more and more rare. Remember when it felt like we had […]

Former video model Esther Baxter is officially leaving the music game alone. She’s had enough of the industry and all of the drama that comes with it. Baxter is moving on to different things. Recently, she sat down with HipHopWired.com for an interview where she talked about the state of the video model, the food […]

Crimnal Minds star Shemar Moore threw a Super Bowl party and things got pretty wild. The more pressing matter at the shindig was the fact he was photographed kissing multiple white women and didn’t take one photo with a black woman. Shemar Moore has come under fire for dating white women on more than one […]

Brandy and Monica will be sharing the stage for Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy’s party on Saturday February 11, 2012. It will be the first time the two have appeared on stage together in over a decade. 25 Arists That Need To Be Heard: Muhsinah [VIDEO] “We didn’t have the opportunity fourteen years ago to celebrate ‘The […]

Lovers unite! Valentine’s Day is upon us again and if you have been with your mate for several years, finding a unique gift may be difficult. Roses and chocolate get pretty mundane, here are some gift suggestions from the creative mind of Antoine Dunn: 1. Horse and Carriage Ride to their favorite restaurant. 2. Couples […]

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan is 6′ 5″ and once tipped the scales at 315lbs and is now down to 280. Even at that height and weight, it’s hard to imagine that someone of his stature sustains himself without consuming any meat products. FACT OF THE DAY: Drake’s High School Ambition Was To Break Dance However, […]

One American “idol” may have just made history at Carnegie Hall, but plenty more are about to celebrate history at the world famous venue. Just days after Jay-Z performed on back-to-back nights for charity, “American Idol” Music Director Ray Chew will be holding “A Tribute To The Music of Motown” tonight, February 9th, 2012 at […]

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Before the Illuminati references begin to pour in, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the astounding visuals and cinematography effects in Watch The Throne‘s most favored song– “N*ggas In Paris.” Beyonce Looks For New Talent! Jay and Ye’ square off on stage with cameos from a set of black panthers and eerie gargoyles flashing across […]

Estelle’s oft delayed third album is finally hitting stores on February 28th. All of Me features collaborations with Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Rick Ross, and Janelle Monae. The British import receives production from the likes of Jerry Wonda, No I.D., and Akon. Look for the singer making her way across the country on tour with […]

Oscar winner Halle Berry might as well admit she had a child with the wrong man. She and ex Gabriel Aubry are in court and in the headlines everyday due to their messy custody battle. In the latest installment of the drama, Berry has requested an L.A. Family Court judge for permission to move her […]