Source: Reach Media / Urban One     Let’s break down all of these walls that we put up and drop all of these guards as we move into this year, OK.  Open our hearts to new connections.  Life is just too short for judgment and prejudice.  It really is. Embrace your commonalities, but then also celebrate diversities and welcome those who bring positivity in your world.  And I want you […]

Source: John Lamparski / Getty Voletta Wallace, the mother of late hip-hop star Notorious B.I.G., has passed away. She was 72. TMZ reports Wallace died of natural causes Friday morning in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. She was reportedly in hospice care at the time of her passing. Voletta spent much of her life carrying on her son’s legacy after his passing in 1997. She often conveyed how important it was to tell […]

Source: Megan Briggs/TGL / Getty DJ Khaled recently received a black coffin at his Miami home, similar to one delivered to Tekashi 6ix9ine’s residence days earlier. According to a police report obtained by TMZ, two individuals arrived in a truck last Saturday, claiming to be from a delivery company. After gaining access, they placed the coffin outside Khaled’s gate, with “RIP OVO” and “RIP Drake” inscribed in white letters alongside […]

Source: Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images / Getty We are sad to report that Jerry “The Iceman” Butler, the original lead singer of The Impressions who went on to a successful career as a solo artist and in politics, passed away at age 85. Butler’s assistant and “niece at heart,” Marty, exclusively confirmed the news to TMZ, saying he passed away from natural causes Thursday night at his home in Chicago. Marty […]

Source: JIM WATSON / Getty / White House Donald Trump and his lame administration are working hard to set the advancement of Black culture back years with the removal of DEI programs, but that’s not stopping these Black celebrities from joining him at the White House to celebrate Black History Month. The Associated Press reports that Donald Trump’s White House will host a Black History Month event on Thursday, and […]

Source: G Fiume / Getty As if the San Antonio Spurs weren’t already having a tough season, their leading talent is out for the rest of the season, as they sit in 12th place in the Western Conference. ESPN‘s Tim MacMahon reveals that Victor Wembanyama has been shut down for the remainder of the 2024-25 season because he’s got deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, which occurs when a […]

Source: BiancaGrueneberg / Getty The Best Dogs for African American Families: Does Your Pup Make the List? We all know that dogs are more than just pets—they’re family. For many African American households, choosing the right dog means finding a loyal companion that fits their lifestyle, home environment, and cultural dynamic. After polling Black community members and analyzing various dog owner surveys, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty / 50 Cent / Lil Meech Lil Meech is finding out the hard way that his boss, 50 Cent, has pettiness levels through the roof. 50 Cent is taking his foot off BMF star Lil Meech and his father Big Meech’s necks. The Southside Jamaica Queens rapper shared on social media that the actor has a drug addiction that required him to send him to […]

Source: Nic Antaya / Getty Women’s boxing champ Claressa Shields may be down for the count for a while after receiving a suspension from the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission. Sky Sports reported that Shields is under investigation after testing positive for marijuana (a banned substance in competition) on February 3. “Ms Shields’ conduct as a licensed professional boxer constitutes an imminent threat to the integrity of professional boxing, the public […]