South Carolina Mourns Dr. Janell Green Smith at Homegoing Celebration
Family, friends, community leaders, and national advocates gathered this week at The Purpose Place in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Janell Green Smith — the beloved midwife and maternal health advocate who died from complications shortly after giving birth. The service, led by Pastor Kenneth Leonard of The Purpose…
UPDATE: Hip-Hop Legend Kurupt Released From Hospital, Continuing Recovery at Home
West Coast rap icon Kurupt, best known as a founding member of Tha Dogg Pound, has reportedly been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home after a recent medical scare that had fans and peers alike concerned. AllHipHop exclusively reported the good news. According to multiple music news outlets and insider reports,…
Rapper Kurupt Hospitalized With Serious Health Issues
Legendary West Coast rapper Kurupt has been hospitalized for several weeks while battling serious health issues, according to sources familiar with the situation. TMZ first confirmed the news, prompting an outpouring of concern and well wishes from fans and fellow artists. Ricardo Emmanuel Brown, professionally known as Kurupt, is widely regarded as one of the…
Mike Tomlin Steps Down as Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers After Historic 19-Season Run
Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach for the past 19 seasons, has officially stepped down, ending one of the most durable coaching tenures in modern NFL history. The announcement came Tuesday, a day after Pittsburgh’s 30–6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the 2025 playoffs. Tomlin, 53, informed players and…
50 Cent Plans $124 Million Studio Investment in Louisiana Entertainment Complex
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is moving forward with a major expansion of his entertainment empire, announcing plans to invest $124 million into a large-scale studio and entertainment complex in Shreveport, Louisiana. The project, led by his company G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC, is expected to significantly boost the region’s film, television, and live entertainment industries. A Major Expansion…
NASHVILLE — A Promising HBCU Basketball Player Killed in Highway Shooting
Andre Bell, a 20-year-old sophomore and standout basketball player at Fisk University, was killed in a shooting on a Nashville interstate late Sunday night, authorities confirmed. Bell, a Business Administration major and valued member of the Fisk Bulldogs men’s basketball team, was driving northbound on Interstate 65 near the I-40 interchange with two friends after…
Minnesota Sues Federal Government After Fatal ICE Shooting of Renee Good, Citing Unconstitutional Enforcement Tactics
Minnesota filed a high-stakes lawsuit Monday against the federal government in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, escalating tensions between the state and national authorities over immigration enforcement and federal power. State officials, joined by the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration…
Juelz Santana Injured in Car Accident, Shares Graphic Image With Fans
Hip-hop artist Juelz Santana has sparked concern among fans after revealing that he was recently involved in a car accident, sharing a graphic image of his injuries on social media. The Dipset rapper, born Laron James, posted a close-up selfie to his Instagram Story showing visible cuts, swelling, and blood on his face. The image was accompanied…
Chris Brown’s Defamation Case Dismissed by Judge
A judge has dismissed Chris Brown’s defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. and other parties involved in the HBO documentary Chris Brown: A History of Violence, marking a major legal setback for the R&B singer. The ruling brings an end to Brown’s attempt to seek $500 million in damages over the film, which examined past allegations of abuse and…
L.A. Reid Reaches Settlement Ahead of Scheduled Trial
Music industry executive L.A. Reid has reached a settlement in a high-profile legal dispute just days before the case was set to go to trial, bringing the matter to a close without courtroom proceedings. Court records confirm the agreement was finalized prior to jury selection, effectively ending the lawsuit that had attracted public attention due to Reid’s…
