Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 1215 U Street NW, Washington DC When: The 1920s What: The section of U-Street between 9th St. and 18th St. in Washington, DC came to be known as “Black Broadway” thanks to numerous African-American owned establishments including banks, bowling alleys and dance halls. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 2121 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 When: July 4, 1995 What: The Essence Music Festival debuted in 1995 and is now the largest festival to celebrate African-American contemporary music and culture in the United States. The three day celebration has always been held in New Orleans, […]
On a dry March night in New York City the basement at SOBS night club has been converted into a bomb shelter. Lil Fame from M.O.P. Jean Grae, Large Professor, Mr. Len, !llmind, Skyzoo, King Of Chill, Showtyme, Mela Machinko, Styles P, DJ Boogie Blind, Dru Ha, Shucky Ducky, Craig G, Immortal Technique and many […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has now put cell phones on their hazardous list. If you’re a cell phone addict please be aware the global organization stated cell phones are “possible carcinogens”. I hope this is alarming to you. All around the world, people depend on their cell phones for personal and professional usage. The […]
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Currently on tour in the Uk for his Today The World Tour, Caktuz caused a stir when recently asked “what do you think of Pippa Middleton’s (the new Princess of England’s sister) arse?” Ever since Pippa Middleton was shown holding sister Kate’s train at the Royal Wedding last month, her butt has nearly eclipsed the […]
Notorious B.I.G. Daughter Graduates High School Big Poppa’s little girl Tyanna graduated from high school yesterday and Lil Cease was in attendance to witness the event. Read more
Black music means so many things to each of us, but what does it mean to you? Below we have a list with 25 artists who in one way or another represent what is going on in Black Music in 2011. Here is your chance to voice your opinion on who YOU think best represents […]
Cassandra Sanchez, the female passenger who was on the jet ski with Sean Kingston shared details on the accident, according to TMZ, Cassandra revealed the following: “Both jet skis pulled out of the dock at the same time and we were going so fast we just blasted past them. When we turned a corner and […]
We are celebrating black music throughout June. Each weekday at 10am we will send you a new Black Music Trivia Question. Answer correctly and you will be entered to win a brand new pair of Monster® Miles Davis Tribute High Performance In-Ear Speakers. A stunning audio homage to Miles Davis and the sonic worlds he […]
Nick Cannon, fresh off a comedic stand-up performance took a trip back into music making for a satire filled music video “Famous.” Playing off the pop-techno beat, Nick Cannon raps “When the beat drops show them you a superstar!” Cannon is clearly a terrible rapper but “Famous” is fun and somewhat “catchy.” He pokes fun […]
Lloyd is prepping the release of his fourth album “King Of Hearts” and has already delivered two note-worthy singles including “Lay It Down.” Lloyd is following up with “Be The One” a hard-hitting Polow Da Don original featuring Trey Songz and Young Jeezy. “Be The One” is a sure fit for the club featuring sexy […]