Entertainment Irv Gotti, hip-hop visionary and Murder Inc. founder, dies at 54 Irv Gotti, the groundbreaking music executive and producer behind Murder Inc. Records, has died at the age of 54. His family confirmed the news on... by Alexandria Green-Jones February 6, 2025February 10, 2025
Beauty Entertainment Fashion Nelly announces return of iconic Apple Bottoms Jeans; 2000s staple reimagined Hip-hop legend Nelly is making a fashion comeback with the return of his iconic Apple Bottoms jeans brand. Initially launched in 2003, the brand has... by Alexandria Green-Jones November 1, 2024November 5, 2024
Entertainment Music News Lil Durk faces murder-for-hire charges against Quando Rondo in retaliation for rapper King Von Rapper Lil Durk, is facing a litany of charges after being detained by U.S. Marshals on October 24, 2024, in Florida. The Grammy Award Winning... by Alexandria Green-Jones November 1, 2024November 3, 2024
Music National Mia X to Host Exclusive Meet and Greet at Class Bookstore in 3rd Ward, TX Southern hip-hop royalty is coming to Class Bookstore. The First Lady of No Limit Records, Mia X, will host a special meet and greet on... by Alexandria Green-Jones September 17, 2024September 22, 2024
Technology Entertainment National News Chuck D’s new culture media app brings the noise for users By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA Public Enemy founder and legendary MC, Chuck D, has fronted the release of a new culture media app called... by Staff March 22, 2023March 23, 2023
Entertainment National Legendary Sugar Hill Gang receives Grand Induction Ceremony at DC’s Hip Hop Museum By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA This Saturday, March 11, is the National Hip Hop Museum of DC’s Grand Induction Ceremony, where they will honor... by Staff March 7, 2023March 11, 2023
Entertainment Local National News GUILTY: Tory Lanez convicted in 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion A jury has convicted Tory Lanez on all three charges in the shooting of Houston artist Megan Thee Stallion. It took the jury of seven... by Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2022December 28, 2022
News Entertainment National President issues proclamation for ‘Black Music Appreciation Month.’ What’s your favorite song? Oh, how I wish these young folks today (and I am not even considered “old”) could listen to the “oldies” I grew up on, as... by Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2022June 2, 2022
Entertainment Local National Rapper 50 Cent Moves to the Bayou City, cites lower taxes and economic opportunities Curtis James Jackson III, more famously known by his stage name, 50 Cent, announced his residence in Houston, Texas Tuesday in a Twitter post. “I... by Nevaeh Richardson May 6, 2021May 19, 2021
Entertainment News Salt-N-Pepa biopic receives mixed reviews, criticized by band member DJ Spinderella Rap duo Salt-N-Pepa are finally telling their “True Hollywood Story,” but one person is feeling left out the mix and talking about it. A new... by Alexandria Green-Jones January 27, 2021January 29, 2021
