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Earl “DMX” Simmons was a prolific writer and lyricist. His music legacy is cemented, being the first rapper to accomplish having his first five albums debut at #1 and the only to have his first two albums debut at #1 in the same calendar year. To honor the life of the beloved hip-hop icon, BET…
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement in response to the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd: “Almost one year ago, the Floyd family and communities across this nation were torn apart by the murder of George Floyd. We all watched in helpless desperation as a man was…
Godfather of Harlem tells a story inspired by infamous Harlem crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from eleven years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. Season 2 finds Bumpy battling the New York Crime Families for control of the lucrative and murderous “French Connection,”…
Child prodigy turned legendary music producer, Amadeus covers the April issue of Urban Magazine. The musical genius has crafted hit records for nearly three decades, working with everyone from Diddy’s original Bad Boy roster in the 90s to recent acts like Young M.A. and Dave East. When he’s not crafting beats for many of the…
Happy April listeners! Episode 10 finds both Ming Lee and Karen Civil catching each other up, from Karen’s blind date gone wrong to ‘Ming and Story Take Miami!’ Topics include everything from Lil Nas X and Derrick Jaxn to Good Friday and next week’s guest as they close out the show by awarding the final…
After having a fairytale wedding, newlyweds Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins (recording artist, entrepreneur & philanthropist) & Jeannie Mai-Jenkins (Emmy Award winning co-host of The Real) partnered with The Tony Robbins Foundation alongside Jeezy’s Street Dreamz Foundation to gift over 500 bicycles to children and young adults in Atlanta. Taking place at the historic Clark Atlanta University,…
In an official statement, family members of DMX (Earl Simmons) deny rumors that his masters have been sold or purchase since his recent passing. According to a statement published by journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy on Twitter, the family also denied fundraising to pay for the rapper’s funeral or selling merchandise. “There have a been a few…
Putting numbers on the board and receiving acclaim from several leading media outlets including Urban Magazine, and more, Charm La’Donna releases her debut EP, La’Donna today. Get it HERE via Epic Records. To celebrate the project’s arrival, the rising rapper, artist, dancer, creative director, songwriter, VMA Award-winning choreographer, and proud Compton native also just dropped…