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Afrobeats is so on top of what’s hot at the moment that even billionaire business magnate Bill Gates had to give the genre a shoutout. The Microsoft co-founder was in Nigeria on Wednesday, June 21, speaking with students and young leaders at the “Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation” summit … Continue reading “Bill Gates Goes Up For Afrobeats After Meeting Burns Boy In Nigeria”
Burna Boy has enjoyed two highly successful summers thanks to the massive crossover appeal of Afrobeats. As one of the biggest stars in the genre, fans were upset to hear him downplay the substance of the music he’s become synonymous with. According to Blavity, Burna Boy sat down with famed journalist Zane Lowe to talk … Continue reading “Burna Boy Lands in Hot Water After Saying Afrobeats Music Is ‘Mostly About Nothing, Literally Nothing’”
Method Man has vowed never to hit a Hot 97 Summer Jam stage again after an underwhelming crowd reaction earlier this month. The Grammy award-winning rapper was in Long Island, New York, on Sunday, June 2, to perform at the 2024 Summer Jam music festival alongside his longtime collaborator Redman. A clip shared online shows … Continue reading “Method Man’s Hot 97 Performance Did Nothing But ‘Bring The Pain’”
Fawn Weaver delivered a powerful message during Florida A&M University’s spring commencement ceremony. During her keynote address for the HBCU graduates, the entrepreneur empowered the accomplished students to defy limitations that may come their way. She spoke to the newly-degreed scholars in business, law, science and technology, journalism, and nursing. Weaver is a celebrated business … Continue reading “Fawn Weaver Encourages FAMU Graduates To Defy Limitations In Inspiring Keynote Address”
A domestic dispute involving former Minnesota Timberwolves legend Kevin Garnett took place last month, and the couple has recently stated that the phone call to the police should never have happened. According to TMZ, police officers were called to Garnett’s home after receiving a phone call from his girlfriend, Teare Candelier, before 2 a.m. April … Continue reading “Police Officers Summoned To Kevin Garnett’s House After Dispute With Girlfriend”
Omar McGee is no stranger to building empires. The Flint, Michigan native, Howard University alumnus, and serial entrepreneur has long crafted businesses that reflect a deep sense of purpose, culture, and an elevated experience. His latest venture, the Rose Gold Reserve Cigar, is no exception— it’s a masterclass in storytelling, exclusivity, and refined taste. McGee … Continue reading “Omar McGee is Elevating Black Excellence with Rose Gold Reserve Cigar”
Harlem-bred Rakim Mayers, known to the world as A$AP Rocky, and co-founder of Harlem hip-hop group A$AP Mob, discussed his Harlem upbringing, his children, and his feelings on beating a gun charge earlier this year in an exclusive interview with Vogue magazine. The conversation took place after a Los Angeles jury found A$AP Rocky not … Continue reading “Hip-Hop and Fashion’s Fly Guy A$AP Rocky Covers Latest Issue Of Vogue”
Essence has announced a portion of the upcoming lineup for this summer’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture, which will take place from July 4 to July 6. This year’s theme is “Made Like This.” Along with the annual culmination of Black culture in New Orleans, the magazine’s 55th anniversary will be celebrated. The publication released the … Continue reading “ESSENCE Festival of Culture Reveals First Wave Of Artists Appearing In This Year’s Lineup”
Twin sisters Alex and Angelica Young went viral on TikTok (@43&me) for purchasing 43 acres of Northern California land for their nonprofit Camp Legacy, which is designed for Black youth to experience the great outdoors. Camp Legacy was born in 2023 after the sisters became “committed to a lifelong goal” of starting a camp as a safe … Continue reading “Twin Sisters Buy 43 Acres For ‘Bug Juice Meets HBCU’ Summer Camp For Black Youth “
Actor Keith Jefferson, known for his roles in “Django Unchained” and “The Hateful Eight” passed away following a battle with cancer on Oct 6. He was 53. Jefferson previously shared news of his diagnosis on Instagram and his agent, Nicole St. John, confirmed the news of his death with USA Today adding that Jefferson died … Continue reading “‘Django Unchained’ Actor Keith Jefferson Passes Away At 53”