The Clipse’s Pusha T explains friendship breakup with Kanye West: ‘nothing outside of music’
When it comes to Kanye West, Pusha T says it’s strictly business. The revelation came about during a press run for The Clipse, the critically-acclaimed rap duo made up of real-life brothers Malice (Gene Thornton) and Pusha T (Terrence Thornton), who are currently in the midst of a rollout for their upcoming album, “Let God […]
The Whispers’ Founding Member, Walter Scott, Succumbs To Cancer
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 27, 2025 He was 81 The R&B world is in mourning after the announcement of the death of Walter Scott, a member of the soul group, The Whispers. According to SoulTracks, the co-founder of the group, who was battling cancer, died at the age of 81. The passing was […]
Where Them Bands At? VSU Profits $12K Selling Graduation Fans
by Kandiss Edwards June 27, 2025 Proceeds from the Virginia State University themed fan sale will directly benefit the university’s student tuition assistance program. Virginia State University raised $12,000 by selling graduation fans associated with the viral “Boots On The Ground” dance, as stated in a press release from VSU. The Virginia State University-themed item went on […]
Keke Palmer addresses the backlash behind her teased interview with Jonathan Majors
Earlier this year, Keke Palmer received a collective side-eye from social media users when she teased a podcast episode with actor Jonathan Majors. Now, Palmer is finally addressing what happened to the since-scraped podcast episode during an appearance on “The Breakfast Club.“ “This is the thing, with me as a public figure and entertainer, when […]
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of birthright citizenship unclear
A divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship. The court is issuing decisions on the final six cases left on its docket for the summer, including those that are emergency appeals relating to Trump’s agenda. Cases on […]
Jamaica Urges King Charles To Push Reparations Agenda Before UK Council
by Jeroslyn JoVonn June 27, 2025 Jamaica continues its fight for reparations with new calls for King Charles to take the conversation to UK’s Privy Council. The country of Jamaica is taking its fight for reparations to King Charles in hopes that he’ll present the case to the UK’s Privy Council. During a June 24 […]
12 Bangers: Your Ultimate Playlist For Caribbean Heritage Month
by Keka Araújo June 27, 2025 As Caribbean Heritage Month illuminates the rich tapestry of island cultures, music stands as a vibrant pulse, echoing traditions, resilience, and unbridled joy. From the infectious rhythms of Trinidadian Soca to the irresistible sway of Cuban timba and reparto and Jamaican dancehall, the Caribbean has consistently produced chart-topping anthems […]
Snoop Dogg Settles Lawsuit With Session Musician Regarding Tracks On 2022 Album
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton June 27, 2025 The dispute was about backing tracks on the 2022 album, BODR Calvin Broadus Jr., AKA Snoop Dogg, was sued for failing to get permission to use some music from a studio musician for his 2022 album, BODR, but the two sides have reached a settlement in the […]
Unemployment among young college graduates outpaces overall US joblessness rate
While completing a master’s degree in data analysis, Palwasha Zahid moved from Dallas to a town near Silicon Valley. The location made it easy to visit the campuses of tech stalwarts such as Google, Apple, and Nvidia. Zahid, 25, completed her studies in December, but so far she hasn’t found a job in the industry that surrounds her. “It […]
Self-Taught Ethiopian Developer Raises $5M For ‘The Best Authentication Tool’ Better Auth
by Sharelle B. McNair June 27, 2025 It all started at 18, when Engida started programming after a friend declined to assist him build an e-commerce search app Ethiopian startup Better Auth is being labeled the “best authentication tool” after its creator, Bereket Engida, raised roughly $5 million in seed funding from top investors, TechCrunch […]
