The Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, headquarters of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Buyenlarge / Getty The announcement Friday that President-elect Donald Trump had tapped motivational speaker and former NFL player Scott Turner to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was unexpected. But, in a way, choosing Turner was also not entirely unanticipated. While no one could have […]

Source: @uallknowtjswan / Instagram Over the weekend the OG Hip-Hop world mourned together as word broke that legendary Hip-Hop artist TJ Swan passed away at the young age of 57. Taking to instagram to announce the sad news, Roxanne Shanté shocked her followers when she revealed that her former Juice Crew comrade had returned to the essence with an IG post dedicated to TJ Swan with a caption that read […]

Source: Rolling Stone / Getty Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians series, in collaboration with The Apollo Theater and presented by Sonesta International Hotels, took over the iconic Apollo Theater this weekend with an unforgettable evening of music, dialogue, and inspiration celebrating Black creativity. Headlined by hip-hop titan Busta Rhymes and Grammy-nominated rising star GloRilla, the sold-out event also featured acclaimed artists Brittany Howard and Doechii, delivering powerful performances and candid conversations. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: Close Thank you for subscribing! […]

Sean Combs attends an event in Atlanta in August 2023. Paras Griffin/Getty Images The billionaire hip-hop producer Sean Combs was charged in September 2024 with sex trafficking and a range of other offenses – and continues to be hit with lawsuits from alleged victims. Perhaps one of the most stunning aspects of the unfolding case is the large number of people who may have been witnesses to the alleged crimes. […]

Source: General / Radio One Regarded by many as Club God “The Texas Uncle Luke,” BeatKing (real name Justin Riley) crafted a catalogue of hard-hitting club music that played a large part making Houston’s party scene one of the most attractive in the United States. Sadly, we lost the rapper on August 15, 2024 – just months before his 40th birthday. BeatKing’s Celebration of Life Took Place on August 29th […]

Source: Getty / General Chuck Woolery, former host of the dating game show Love Connection where singles attempt to match with a compatible partner and the original host of Wheel of Fortune, has passed away. He was 83 years old. RELATED: Notable Black Folks We Lost in 2024 RELATED: Throwback Clip Of Michael Jackson On Popular Dating Show News of his passing hit the web Saturday (Nov. 23) and Chuck’s death was […]

Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Scott Turner speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump and senior adviser Jared Kushner listen during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 18, 2020, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images / Getty President-elect Donald Trump on Friday night announced that he was nominating Scott Turner to be the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development […]

Source: Eugenia R. Washington / Getty Reportedly Potters House Bishop T.D. Jakes suffered a medical emergency while praying during sunday service today. At this time we have no further information as to what kind of medical emergency he experienced during service. He has since received medical attention and is in stable condition according to a statement from the Potter’s House.   We are keeping him in our prayers!  

Source: pgLang / pgLang New Music Released This Week (November 18 – November 22):