A Wake County Superior Court judge has ruled Raleigh’s nightlife permit ordinance illegal and unenforceable, handing a victory to bar and nightclub owners while forcing the city to rethink how it regulates late-night businesses. Judge Paul Holcombe III ruled in August 2025 that the ordinance conflicted with North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control laws. The city […]
Nearly 30 years after iconic rap star Tupac Shakur was gunned down in a drive-by shooting, the man accused of orchestrating the shootout is set to stand trial. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, is scheduled to stand trial Monday, August 10, in Clark County, Nevada, on the murder charges in the 1996 shooting that killed […]
A new month means a new round of films and TV shows coming to Netflix, including those starring Black leads. We can expect some early 2000s nostalgia with comedy classics from Ice Cube, Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy this month. Also, Tyler Perry gives us a gripping new third season of his hit show Beauty […]
Rapsody is back with a stunning new single that samples one of R&B’s greatest. Ahead of her upcoming fifth album, God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops, the NC hip-hop mogul released a new, vulnerable single titled “Apple Juice” that features a sample from D’Angelo’s Voodoo.
When you think of hip-hop, you often think of the iconic groups that blended unique rhymes and lyricism that birthed the genre. Hip-hop groups were the backbone of the genre before artists ventured off to solo endeavors. One of the first hip-hop groups to reach commercial success was the Sugar Hill Gang with their infectious, […]
A Brooklyn street has been named in honor of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s legacy in a community he once called home. On Saturday, July 25, friends, family, fans, and community members gathered at the intersection of Putnam Avenue and Franklin Avenue in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. The neighborhood street was unveiled as ODB Way, in tribute to […]
When you think of Soulja Boy, it’s hard not to think of his major breakout hit that shook the nation. The Chicago-born rapper first hit the scene with his major hit “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” which came with a viral dance to match (before viral even became a thing). Related | Soulja Boy Given The […]
There’s a new Black Panther, and fans are buzzing over the news. Oscar-winning director Ryan Coogler announced this past weekend at San Diego’s Comic-Con panel that actor David Jonsson would be taking the mantle as the new Black Panther in the upcoming movie Black Panther 3. RELATED | ‘Black Panther 3’: Ryan Coogler Confirms British […]
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Residents across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of North Carolina’s Triangle should prepare for a stormy stretch of weather as an Alert Day has been issued due to the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and strong thunderstorms. Forecasters say a slow-moving cold front will move through central North Carolina, bringing periods of […]
North Carolina has reported 240 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, prompting state and federal health officials to investigate where the foodborne illness is coming from. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora. Referred to as the “explosive diarrhea virus,” people become infected after eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. […]
Trinity and Bryce Win Love Island USA Season 8, Reveals First Date Post Villa Another season of Love Island USA has come to an end with a fan-favorite couple crowned as the winners. Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff were crowned the winners of season eight, determined by viewer votes. The couple spoke with the show’s […]