1996 was a pivotal year for rap. Hip-hop had already cemented itself in culture, shifting the sound within regions, be it East Coast, West Coast, or Southern rap. The genre was experimental with its sound, adding unique layers of soul blends, funk and deep and harsh storytelling. And from any region, hip-hop was everywhere and […]
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Superstar and pop singer Bruno Mars announced on X (formerly Twitter) that his album is done. But when fans anticipating his solo return will get to listen to the new project is still up in the air. The 40-year-old 24K Magic singer hasn’t released a solo project in over a decade, his last album being […]
With a legendary 17 nominations at Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards, the cast and crew of the Mississippi Delta set horror movie Sinners captured several awards, including a historical win for Best Casting. The highly acclaimed movie, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, took home four awards on Sunday night, Jan. 4. Miles […]
Iconic hip-hop brother duo Clipse shared the exact moment they knew it was time to reunite and create another album. In an interview with GQ, Malice read from a cue card, asking, “What was the moment where I knew we needed to make another album?” Pusha T said he believed it was a reaction they […]
Doechii has had an iconic 2025. Fresh off a historic Grammy Award win at the beginning of the year, a massively successful sold-out Live From The Swamp tour this past fall. Now she is ending the year with a bang with a new single in collaboration with another huge star and member of TDE. The […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs is considering suing Netflix and longtime hip-hop rival Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson over the recent release of the docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which highlights his life and controversial past and legal troubles. A spokesperson for the former Bad Boy Records founder confirmed with Deadline that “Sean Combs and his team are […]
After a tremendously historic year for Beyoncé, she is breaking barriers once again after Forbes reported she has reached the billionaire milestone. The superstar joins other musicians, her husband Jay-Z, along with Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen, who have also reached billionaire status. Beyoncé Made History This Year; A Look Back on Her 2025 […]
The first Black-owned children’s bookstore, Liberation Station, has reopened in Raleigh, North Carolina Monday, Dec. 29, after online threats forced it to close earlier this year. The bookstore has relocated to 430 Hill Street in Southeast Raleigh. The owner, Victoria Scott-Miller, a former educator, said that her two young boys were the motivation behind her […]
Kwanzaa is more than just a celebration or a holiday after Christmas; it’s a way to honor principles and guidelines that help to uplift the Black community. Kwanzaa was created nearly 60 years ago by college professor and Black nationalist Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. It was created after the Watts riots in Los Angeles […]
It happens to all of us, getting a not-so-great gift during the holidays. Whether it is a kitchen appliance you already own or an obnoxiously colored sweater that just isn’t your style, you take it with fake excitement to not disappoint your loved ones. While you can’t always avoid getting certain presents for the holiday […]
Grocery Stores and Retailers Open on Christmas Eve: What to Know As the holiday season reaches its peak, grocery stores and retailers across the Triangle area are adjusting their hours to accommodate last-minute shoppers. While many stores will close early on Christmas Eve, most will remain closed on Christmas Day, so planning ahead is essential. […]