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Actor and comedian Finesse Mitchell is set to perform at the Raleigh Improv this weekend, bringing his signature high-energy and observational humor to the city. During a recent interview with RoyalTea on K97.5, the “Saturday Night Live” alum shared his excitement about returning to the stage and connecting with a live audience. “I still love […]

We had a three-way convo with Jordin Sparks, Byron Scott and CeCe Scott about their biz development series, 'America's Real Deal.'

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces his fate after a two-month trial. Read about his conviction and the sentence handed down.

Another Friday means another week of new music to explore. Let’s dive into some new releases to get you through your weekend. Leon Thomas continues to put out unique R&B hits with his recent release of “Just How You Are.” Can we expect a new project from the soulful artist? Bryson Tiller released his highly […]

Rapper Infinite Coles, son of Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah, said that the relationship between him and his father is estranged. In an interview with Daily Mail, the openly gay hip-hop artist said that his sexuality was a major reason he and his father aren’t close and haven’t spoken in over a decade. Following the explosive, […]

As the weather transitions to the cool snap of autumn and Halloween fastly approaches, lovers of cinema are beginning to dust off their favorite horror film collection to celebrate the season. With Ryan Coogler’s horror film Sinners still making a huge impact, along with rumors of a special Halloween re-release this year, and the new […]

On Sept. 26, Mariah Carey released her highly anticipated album Here For It All, her first album in seven years.

We’ve made it to another Friday, which means the release of amazing new albums and singles from some of our favorite artists. Nearly eight years after the release of her last album, Invasion of Privacy, rapper Cardi B releases her highly anticipated new project, Am I The Drama? The Grammy-award-winner has heavy-hitting features on her […]

Charlotte rapper Jonathan “DaBaby” Kirk has released a new music video paying tribute to 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska. The story went national after Zarutska was fatally stabbed on the city’s light rail on Aug. 22. The video for “Save Me,” which premiered Tuesday, opens with surveillance footage from the attack before re-creating the scene with actors […]

Offset and JID blew down the house after teaming up with band Drowning Pool for a rock-infused performance of “Bodies” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The song samples the track of the same name by the rock band. The set was a reimagined performance of the nu-metal hit, featuring a creative hip-hop flair […]

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Raleigh’s own BrassiousMonk joined Mir.I.am on K97.5 to talk about his latest project blackeyedP, his journey in music, and the artists who inspire him most. Known for his energetic performances and forward-thinking artistry, he has built a reputation as a true visionary and creative in North Carolina hip hop. Check out the full interview below. […]