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History

In his seminal work, Race Matters, Dr. Cornel West questions matters of economics and politics, as well as addressing the crisis in Black leadership. The book was written in 1993, but many of its themes are salient today. His scholarship has come to be recognized globally and West, himself, is known for his combination of […]

Raz-B’s brother, Ricky Romance has written a rather lengthy and wordy apology letter to Chris Brown for making threats to shoot Brown.

Maybe Michael Jackson wasn’t such a good parent after all…

It seems that Gucci Mane may not have been locked up in a mental institution after all.

History

One of the most astounding voices in African-American literature, Maya Angelou is heralded for her literary prowess and activism. Working alongside Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., Angelou was a profound figure in the Civil Rights Movement, and was the first Black woman to have a screenplay produced. The Grammy Award-winning poet is an […]

If “Boyz N The Hood” should be remembered for anything, let it be for its exposure to a side of Los Angeles few living outside of the area were aware. The streets of South Central, Los Angeles and Compton were already getting a soundtrack due to the success of rap groups like N.W.A, but in […]

Everyone’s favorite no-talent star is riding around in a new Lambo while filming her reality T.V show.

Eminem has signed Slaughterhouse and Alabama rapper Yelawolf to his Shady Records enterprise.

As odd as Nicki Minaj is I think this cover takes her to an entirely different level! Nicki is featured in V Magazine’s Spring Preview issue in black and white paint. Is this artsy enough for you all?

Kanye West paid $180,000 for an 18-karat yellow gold custom Tiret watch with over 8-karats in yellow, white, and black diamonds that form an image of his face.

National

On this day last year, tragedy struck the country of Haiti. Nearly a quarter of a million lives were lost, more than three hundred thousand people were injured and more than a million people were left homeless and displaced. Many have described it as a “cruel and incomprehensible” blow to a nation that has known […]

Tia Mowry and the cast of The Game celebrated the renewal of their season last night as the episode aired on BET. Tia released a statement regarding her pregnancy and the new reality show that will follow her journey.