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Jay-Z releases ‘Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life’ cut on vinyl

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

Jay-Z has added to his list of collectibles, releasing his song "N**** What, N**** Who (Originator 99)" featuring Big Jaz and Amil on 12-inch vinyl. It includes the clean and explicit versions of The Black Album single "Dirt Off Your Shoulder," as well as... Read More.

Taraji. P. Henson reacts to seeing herself on billboard for Broadway debut

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

Taraji P. Henson has been featured on many billboards, but the latest one promotes her upcoming Broadway debut. Taking to Instagram, she shared a video that pans across a billboard for the play Joe Turner's Come and Gone, featuring photos... Read More.

Lauren London says Nipsey Hussle Square is Nipsey’s dream come true

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

Nipsey Hussle's legacy now lives on via a street in his hometown of Los Angeles. The corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue, where Nipsey used to sell copies of his mixtapes, is now Nipsey Hussle Square. Former partner Lauren London said during the... Read More.

Teyana Taylor’s daughter Rue Rose steals the show on Actor Awards red carpet

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

Teyana Taylor was a nominee at the 2026 Actor Awards Sunday night, but her daughter Rue Rose Shumpert was the star of the show. Rue attended the event with Teyana and appeared to be ready for the spotlight, as she was captured fixing her... Read More.

Prince Celebration returns for 10th year

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

Another year, another opportunity for Prince fans to "Play in the Sunshine." This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Prince Celebration, where fans, artists and music lovers come together to pay homage to the late star, as well as his music, artistry and... Read More.

‘Sinners’ wins big, Salt-N-Pepa accepts Hall of Fame award at NAACP Image Awards 2026

Sunday, March 1 by ABC News

Black excellence was celebrated at the 57th annual NAACP Image Awards Saturday.Host Deon Cole kicked off the night with a comedic prayer, which included a request for more pettiness from 50 Cent and poked fun at Nicki Minaj's support of President Donald Trump. He... Read More.

Leon Thomas talks original plans for ‘Mutt,’ says he’s excited to build new fan base on tour

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

Leon Thomas recently earned his first Grammy for Mutt, but he nearly delivered an entirely different album. He revealed in recent Q&A on Threads that he scratched the original project to write something that was more in alignment with who he is."The Mutt album... Read More.

Domani Harris joins T.I., 50 Cent feud with release of ‘Ms. Jackson’

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

T.I.'s feud became a family affair Thursday when his son Domani Harris dropped a diss track toward 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson. The song, titled "Ms. Jackson," samples Outkast's song of the same name. It finds him questioning 50's late mother about her son's... Read More.

New Music Friday: Juvenile & Megan Thee Stallion, Bruno Mars, Swae Lee and more

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

Anderson .Paak teams with South Korean girl group aespa for "Keychain," inspired by his newly released movie K-POPS! "I'm excited to join forces with aespa on 'Keychain.' K-POPS! is all about connection, and this track reflects that perfectly. We come... Read More.

Ryan Coogler, Taraji P. Henson, Abbott Elementary winners at the NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

The 57th NAACP Image Awards celebration continued Thursday night with the Creative Honors event, recognizing "25 categories across film, television, documentaries, and acting," according to a press release, and the "voices and talent" behind each. Ryan Coogler won both outstanding writing and outstanding directing... Read More.

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Jay-Z releases ‘Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life’ cut on vinyl

Taraji. P. Henson reacts to seeing herself on billboard for Broadway debut

Lauren London says Nipsey Hussle Square is Nipsey’s dream come true

Teyana Taylor’s daughter Rue Rose steals the show on Actor Awards red carpet

Prince Celebration returns for 10th year

‘Sinners’ wins big, Salt-N-Pepa accepts Hall of Fame award at NAACP Image Awards 2026

Leon Thomas talks original plans for ‘Mutt,’ says he’s excited to build new fan base on tour

Domani Harris joins T.I., 50 Cent feud with release of ‘Ms. Jackson’

New Music Friday: Juvenile & Megan Thee Stallion, Bruno Mars, Swae Lee and more

Ryan Coogler, Taraji P. Henson, Abbott Elementary winners at the NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors

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