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Cardi B has officially added another milestone to her career. As of August 3, 2026, the Bronx-born rapper became the first female rapper to earn four Diamond-certified singles from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), further cementing her place in hip-hop history. The RIAA’s Diamond certification recognizes songs that reach 10 million certified units…
Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host Sherri Shepherd joined forces with Chicago’s Gallery Guichard to launch the inaugural Sherri Shepherd Fine Art Exhibition, a two-day event celebrating Black art, culture, and artists that drew collectors, enthusiasts, and first-time buyers from across the country. Held Aug. 1–2 in New York City, the exhibition resulted in the…
Byron V. Garrett is leading a new phase of growth at Genesys Works, a nonprofit that prepares high school students from underserved communities for college and professional careers through paid internships and workforce training. As chief executive officer, Garrett is expanding corporate partnerships and national investment to help the organization reach more students while addressing…
Higher Purpose Hub will break ground Thursday on a new regional economic opportunity center in downtown Clarksdale, marking the start of a project aimed at expanding entrepreneurship, workforce development, wellness, and cultural opportunities across the Mississippi Delta. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at 238 Issaquena Ave. The event also…
Reality television personality Sidney Starr was arrested in the Atlanta area after authorities accused her of sexually assaulting a juvenile at a hotel, according to police. Starr, whose legal name is Sidney Favors, was taken into custody Sunday following an investigation by the Hapeville Police Department. Police said the alleged assault occurred at the Embassy…
Pink Friday rapper Nicki Minaj has introduced a paid subscription option on X, offering fans exclusive access to additional content and interactions through the platform. The new feature marks another way for Minaj to connect directly with supporters while expanding her digital presence. On August 1, Minaj announced the new feature, writing, “You can now…
Grammy-winning R&B artist October London has announced that his third studio album, Love Me For Me, will be released Aug. 14 through Death Row Records and gamma, accompanied by the release of the new single “Your Girl.” The 10-track album was produced entirely by Snoop Dogg and Soopafly and marks the latest chapter in October…
Grammy Award-winning rapper, lyricist, and cultural storyteller Rapsody has released the official music video for her latest single, “Apple Juice.” Released on July 31, the track serves as the second single from her forthcoming fifth studio album, God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops, arriving August 21. Following the release of the album’s title track in…