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Dr.  Cornel West, who has long been a vocal critic of the plutocrats and oligarchs controlling the beltway, has never shied away from being politically…

Skillz is putting the exclamation point on his recording career and his last album (“Thoughts Become Things” available for download here) with the much anticipated…

Upstart Brooklyn rhyme crew Pro Era was hit with the tragic news that group member Capital STEEZ (real name Jamal Dewar) died today.  STEEZ’s friend…

Rihanna has donated $1.75 million to a hospital in Barbados in memory of her late grandmother. The singer’s Clara Lionel Foundation named for her now-deceased…

In  a recent interview Bow Wow talked about how he allegedly lost his virginity at 16 to video vixen Ester Baxter. Ester was quick to deny…

Another year is coming to a close and while there were plenty of feel good moments in the sports world, there were some questionable ones…

On Friday (12/21), rap icon MC Lyte hosted the Female Legends of Hip Hop Interactive Panel Discussion at The LA Film School in Hollywood, CA. …

  Even though Michael Jordan has been retired from the NBA for nearly 10 years the demand for his legendary shoes still hit a fever pitch…

As you wrap up your Christmas shopping don’t forget that “fit girl” on your list! Not sure what to get her yet? I do! As…

Chris Rock has reached a confidential settlement to end a lawsuit that involves a Hungarian model, paternity, Anthony Pellicano and a Kleenex tissue kept in…

We’ve all heard of expensive taste but this is getting out of control. Chad Johnson (formerly Ochocinco) spent $8,000 on one pair of shoes. Now ladies before…

After weeks of media speculation President Barack  Obama officially announced the nomination of Massachusetts Senator and  former presidential candidate John Kerry for Secretary of  State.…