Source: Gilles Petard / Getty Isaac Hayes‘ profound influence on soul music remains undeniable. Known for his pioneering sounds with Stax Records during the 1960s and 1970s, Hayes shaped the “Memphis Sound” with his deep voice and innovative arrangements, earning him the moniker “Black Moses.” Hayes was a pioneer in soul and R&B, known for his deep baritone voice, lush orchestral arrangements, and groundbreaking contributions to music and culture. RELATED: […]

Source: FREDERIC J. BROWN / Getty Magic Johnson confirmed on an “CBS Mornings” appearance that he is partnering with Michele Kang to join the ownership group of the Washington Spirit. Michele Kang is the first woman of color to hold a majority stake in an National Women’s Soccer League team and the duo was excited discuss their plans for the Spirit as the team currently sits in 2nd place on […]

Source: Kevin Kane / Getty The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are shaping up to be a night of potential record-breaking moments, with several artists poised to etch their names even deeper into music history. Read more about the potential record-breaking moments for the 2024 VMAs inside. Vegas Insider collected data about the artists who are set to make history at this year’s MTV VMAs set September 11 on […]

Source: Ralf-Finn Hestoft / Getty On the morning of September 4, a 14-year-old kid identified as Colt Gray allegedly walked into Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, and gunned down two students and two teachers. We’ve seen this before. We see it numerous times annually in America, in fact. We saw it in Nashville, Tennessee, last year and Uvalde, Texas, the year before that. And in Sandy Hook, Connecticut and […]

Source: aqua / CassiusLife Anything officially affiliated with Arthur Ashe is going to be classy. Afterpay DROPSHOP has teamed with the Arthur Ashe lifestyle brand to honor the namesake tennis legend’s legacy with an exclusive collection tied to the US Open. Source: Hypebeast / Dropshop As a pioneering Black professional tennis player, Ashe became an icon of sports and culture, always pushing for social change and a classy, sophisticated manner. […]

Source: Milton Rodriguez / Getty The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a warning about a mysterious illness dubbed “Sloth Fever” that has been spreading rapidly across the United States. First identified in travelers returning from Central and South America, this virus is believed to be transmitted through contact with sloths, a popular attraction for tourists visiting these regions. Read more details inside. This mysterious disease was […]

Source: EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty Gun violence is a critical public health crisis in the U.S., a point made painfully clear yesterday in Georgia yesterday morning, and over Labor Day weekend in Chicago. And despite the Biden Administration’s passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), which became law in 2022, and Vice President Harris’ decades-long push for gun safety and state leaders make use of federal support to […]

Source: FABRICE COFFRINI / Getty In a 2024 Paris Olympics 100-meter rematch, Sha’Carri Richardson emerged victorious over Julien Alfred in the Diamond League circuit in Zurich, Switzerland. On a rain-soaked track, Richardson ran a time of 10.84 seconds in the 100 meters, narrowly edging out Alfred. RELATED: Fierce, Patriotic & Oh So Fly: See Sha’Carri Richardson’s Custom Olympics-Style Nail Set RELATED: Cardi B & Sha’Carri Richardson Getting Their Nails Done […]

Rich Homie Quan, who hit the airwaves big with his single “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” has reportedly died according to several reports and messages from those close to him. As this is a breaking story, we will update this post repeatedly as more details emerge. Rich Homie Quan, real name Dequantes Lamar, was born on October 4, 1989, in Atlanta, Ga. After a stint as a college baseball player and […]