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A planned July 4 concert by rapper Kanye West at San Antonio’s Alamodome has sparked debate among city leaders over whether the performance should proceed at a publicly owned venue. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has called for the concert’s cancellation, citing Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks and other controversial statements. The artist, formerly known as…
Rising West Coast rapper AZ Chike has released his latest single, “Packed Up,” a collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy that arrives alongside a cinematic music video paying tribute to Houston’s culture and influence. Released Friday through Warner Records, the track marks AZ Chike’s first major release since a breakout year that helped elevate the Los…
The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in more than five decades. Behind a 45-point performance from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday night, clinching the 2026 NBA Finals in five games and securing the franchise’s first championship since 1973. Brunson was named NBA Finals…
The Austin Bats Basketball team captured the 2025-26 American Basketball Association national championship, securing the first professional basketball title in franchise history after more than a decade of competition. The Austin Bats won the title April 11, 2026, concluding one of the league’s strongest seasons after opening the year with a 16-0 record and later…
Kid Cudi has removed M.I.A. from his “Rebel Ragers Tour” following a series of onstage comments that drew boos from audiences and prompted fan complaints across social media. The decision came after a Dallas performance where M.I.A., born Mathangi Arulpragasam, made political remarks during her opening set. Audience members reacted with loud disapproval, according to…
A Texas social media influencer with a documented history of violence against women was sentenced to 75 years in prison after admitting he fatally assaulted his girlfriend in a 2023 attack that prosecutors described as prolonged and deliberate. Kaleb Mickens, 34, known online as “Cash Cartier,” pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated assault involving family violence…
The Black Excellence Brunch brought its signature program to AfroTech Week on Oct. 30, 2025, at Soirée Event Venue in Houston. The internationally celebrated brunch was founded by media expert and culture curator Trell Thomas. This edition was powered by Amazon Security and centered on the theme “Securing the Future—AI, Innovation & the New Era…
The Sai Summer Cookout will return Aug. 29-31, 2025, at Texas Southern University, bringing three days of music, food, and community programming. The event was created by actress and producer Marsai Martin and will be hosted by Scott Evans, Serena Page, and Zoie Fenty. “I’m so excited to bring Sai Summer Cookout to Texas Southern,”…