Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Found Guilty in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
A Nevada jury on Monday found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, bringing a long-awaited verdict in a case that haunted hip-hop for nearly three decades. Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before convicting Davis, 63, after an 11-day trial in Las Vegas. Prosecutors said…
Lil’ Kim Expands ‘Hard Core Symphony’ With Second Brooklyn Show After Sellout
Lil’ Kim is extending her “Hard Core Symphony” concert event after the first show sold out in four days, adding a second night at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre. The Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum rapper will perform Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 alongside Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra, an all-Black orchestral ensemble known for blending hip-hop and…
D4vd Switches to Public Defender After Private Attorneys Withdraw From Murder Case
Singer D4vd will be represented by the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office after his private attorneys withdrew Monday from the criminal case accusing him of killing and dismembering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, appeared in Los Angeles County Superior Court and pleaded not guilty. Deputy Public Defender…
Illuminating the Power Struggles of Gary, Indiana, vs. NIPSCO
After nearly two weeks without electricity, power has been restored to Gary, Indiana. Its economic and political aftermath, however, continues. The outage followed an August 11 derecho that tore through Northwest Indiana with wind gusts approaching hurricane strength, knocking down trees, utility poles, and transmission towers. More than 38,000 homes and businesses lost power, leaving…
Kredo Group’s Regan Farley Talks Elevating Brands Through Authentic and Strategic Storytelling
Regan Farley is a highly regarded strategic communications expert with over 14 years of experience in the field. As the co-founder of Kredo Group, she plays a pivotal role in a firm that is passionately committed to assisting brands in establishing and nurturing trust with their audiences. Her innovative approach to publicity is deeply rooted…
Colin Kaepernick, DMC, and Jemele Hill Join Leading Voices in Footwear and Culture at 7th Annual Black Footwear Forum in Detroit
Rooted in commUNITY Sneaker culture has always been bigger than sneakers. Music, sports, fashion, entrepreneurship, and Black creativity have helped turn footwear into a global cultural force. This September, the people behind that influence — and the next generation preparing to take it further — will come together in Detroit. The seventh annual Black Footwear…
Rooted In Rhythm 2026: Elsie, Angel White & More Set for ‘Positively Pink’ Festival
Millennial Maven Creative Foundation (MMCF) will bring its flagship music festival, Rooted In Rhythm: Positively Pink Edition, back to District 121 in McKinney, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Doors open at 2 p.m., with performances running from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Headlining this year’s festival is rising country artist Elsie, currently competing on…
Tamia Returns With Romantic New Single ‘Forever and a Day’
More than 30 years into her career, Tamia is still making room for romance. The six-time Grammy Award nominee has returned with “Forever and a Day,” a new single that finds the R&B veteran celebrating the kind of lasting love that blends passion, friendship, emotional safety, and commitment. Released Friday on digital streaming platforms, the…
