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Independent hip-hop artist Baron Von Alias has teamed with veteran rappers Keith Murray and Tash of Tha Alkaholiks for “Lost In Translation,” a new single blending West Coast-inspired production with reflections on longevity and change in hip-hop. Released Sept. 4 on major streaming platforms, the track was produced by Steesh and features a heavy West…
The acclaimed rapper, songwriter, and Top Dawg Entertainment artist announced Tuesday the second leg of his world tour, adding dates across South Africa, North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The newly announced run will include Rashad’s first performances in South Africa, along with his first headlining concerts in Australia and New…
Emmy-winning talk show host, comedian, actor, and author Sherri Shepherd is heading to Agrabah. Shepherd will join the Broadway company of Disney’s “Aladdin” as the Genie for a limited engagement from Oct. 16, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, in what will be a rare Broadway stage appearance for the entertainer. Shepherd said taking on the…
JAŸ-Z kicked off his highly anticipated two-night London run on Friday with a landmark sold-out opening night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, delivering an unforgettable evening packed with iconic hits, surprise guest appearances, and spectacular moments for fans in North London. Sir Idris Elba set the stage with the instantly recognizable introduction that famously opened JAŸ-Z’s…
Urban Magazine’s September issue spotlights multi-hyphenate creative erika bryant (intentionally lowercased), who returns for her second cover as she approaches her 50th birthday and reflects on more than two decades working across music, television, producing, writing, and entrepreneurship. Bryant discusses the importance of betting on yourself, following purpose over money, building creative teams with compassion,…
The Far Rockaway community will gather Saturday to honor the life and legacy of rapper Lionel “Chinx” Pickens with a street co-naming ceremony and a back-to-school block party celebrating local families and children. The Lionel “Chinx” Pickens Street Co-Naming & Back to School Block Party will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 5 on Oceancrest…
A former certified nursing assistant at a Rochester nursing home has been charged with assaulting an elderly resident, leaving him injured and requiring hospital treatment, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday. C’Vanna Gibson, 24, of Rochester, was arrested and arraigned in Rochester City Court on charges stemming from an alleged Dec. 11, 2025,…
Black Public Media has opened submissions for the 2026 edition of its PitchBLACK competition, offering independent filmmakers the chance to compete for $150,000 in production funding. The Harlem-based nonprofit announced Wednesday that it is seeking feature-length nonfiction projects for the 10th PitchBLACK Forum & Awards, scheduled for next spring. Five projects will be selected to…