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In step with an exciting return to in-person festivals across the country, (Historically Black College and University) HBCU SpringComing, is back this spring just as mask mandates are being relaxed. Following a wildly successful virtual presentation in 2021, during which $10,000 in scholarship money was awarded, co-founders Lauren Grant Grove and George A. Peters II…
Coming off the success of his extraordinary single “Sometimes” which was featured in arguably the most powerful and emotionally-charged scene of season four of Showtime’s The Chi, R&B singer Davion Farris delivers another in the form of “Bad Guy”. During an interview with Lis for our April issue (arriving next Friday, April 15th), Farris shared…
Singer, songwriter, actor, author, and tech entrepreneur Ashanti made history with her record-breaking, self-titled debut album. Released on April 2, 2002, Ashanti topped the Billboard 200 albums chart, staying on the chart for 55 weeks, and went on to win a Grammy Award among other accolades. Two decades later, Ashanti is making history again by…
Member of the WuTang Clan, actor/rapper/entrepreneur Method Man’s venture MEFaverse is now entering its second phase. Representing an intersection of hip-hop culture, gaming, art, tech, entertainment and comic books, MEFaverse has successfully surpassed its first benchmark. After the recent launching of a unique collection of NFT profile pictures centered around the love of hip-hop culture…
Singer Tory Lanez is being held on $350,000 bail today after being arrested for a series of social media post targeting Megan Thee Stallion. Born Daystar Peterson, the 29-year-old entertainer seeming disregarded L.A. County Superior Court Judge David Herriford’s order not to mention the case or the alleged victim while facing multiple allegations for a…
On Thursday, March 31st, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Walemania re-emerged partnering with Spotify to kick off a weekend showcasing the immortals. Led by Wale and hosted by Kazeem Famuyide, a mega mashup of wrestlers and hip-hop stars filled the House of Blues, in Dallas, Texas. Foot Locker teamed up with Walemania…
Here’s a list of several of the winners of last night’s 2022 Grammy-Awards in hip-hop and R&B. Feel to free to visit the official website for the complete list. A special congratulations to Jazmine Sullivan who has long deserved her flowers!!! Record of the Year“Leave The Door Open,” Silk Sonic Song of the Year“Leave The…
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Grammy Award-winning artist Ashanti will be honored with the 2,718th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, April 7, at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star will be dedicated in the category of Recording at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. “Ashanti is an award-winning singer, author,…