On this date in 2002, the frontwoman of legendary R&B/Hip Hop trio TLC, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was killed in an automobile crash in Honduras when he SUV swerved out of control, discharging all four passengers in the vehicle. Lopes was the only fatality in the accident. She was 30 years old. Left Eye was undoubtedly one of the major creative forces of the group. She was responsible for the group’s image, album titles, artwork, music videos, and received the majority of the co-writing credits. The group received four Grammys for Best R&B album for CrazySexyCool in 1996, Best R&B Perf ..read more

Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for The Big Cigar, the highly anticipated limited drama series that chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba. Premiering globally on May 17, the six-episode drama is executive produced by NAACP Image Award winner Janine Sherman Barrois, Jim Hecht, and Joshuah Bearman. Legendary award-winning actor, producer, and director Don Cheadle will direct and executive produce the first two episodes with new episodes available to stream every Friday until Jun ..read more

Sukihana is currently in Broward County Jail after being arrested on drug charges. According to WPLG North Lauderdale, FL, the rapper and reality star, born Destiny Lanette Henderson, was arrested and given charges of possession of ecstasy with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver and possession of codeine with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver. Sukihana is currently in BSO’s Paul Rein Detention Facility in Pompano Beach on a $7,500 bond. #sukihana arrested in Broward county Florida cute pic & Charges pic.twitter.com/OballCA1Hy — it get sticky Tv (@itgetstickytv) April 25, 2024 Th ..read more

Keem Shaka, the Harlem-bred artist, is once again making waves with his latest single release, “5 Star.” Following the success of his hit track “Are You Kidding Me?” from November, Keem Shaka returns with a song that not only matches but exceeds the heights of its predecessor, solidifying his position as a rising star in the music industry. Hailing from Harlem, New York, with roots extending to Bergen County, New Jersey, Keem Shaka’s music is a fusion of various influences gathered from across the South and the West Coast. This blend creates a distinct sound and aesthetic that captivates list ..read more

In a fusion of urban style and timeless elegance, Simone I. Smith Jewelry has teamed up with fashion visionary Misa Hylton to unveil an extraordinary collaboration: the SIS x MISA Denim and Diamonds Collection. These new doorknockers offer an upgraded sophistication set to become the ultimate statement pieces for all the fashionable around-the-way girls. Available in two distinct shapes, these earrings are revolutionizing contemporary jewelry with their unique blend of denim and diamonds. The Simone Doorknockers The Misa Doorknockers boast brilliant simulated diamonds set in 18K yellow gold-p ..read more

Kid Cudi officially canceled his Insane World Tour following the freak accident where he broke his ankle during his recent set at Coachella this past Sunday. The rapper broke the news, and no pun was intended in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Here’s what he said on the post: “Guys, so, I have a broken calcaneus,” he wrote. “I’m headed to surgery now and there’s gonna be a long recovery time. We have to cancel the tour so I can focus on getting better to be out there in top shape to rage with you all. Theres just no way I can bounce back in time to give 100%. The injury is much more serious ..read more

Adrienne Bailon, former Cheetah Girls singer and co-host of “The Real,” has candidly revealed the staggering cost she and her husband Israel Houghton endured on their fertility journey, totaling “easily over a million” dollars in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. After a six-year struggle with infertility, Bailon, 40, and Houghton, 52, welcomed their son Ever via a surrogate in August 2022. Despite the joyous arrival of their son, the couple’s path to parenthood was marked by emotional turmoil and significant financial investment. In an exclusive interview with People.com, Bailon share ..read more

Convictions laid against Harvey Weinstein in the state of New York for rape and sexual assault have been overturned. Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years after he was found guilty in February 2020 of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree. The charges are connected to the alleged forcing of oral sex on a woman in 2006 while raping another in 2013. Weinstein’s convictions were overturned, and his attorney noted that he did not receive a fair trial because his character was on trial, not actual evidence. According to The New York Times, Weinstein will remain in pr ..read more

On this date, we celebrate the born day of the very first person to be considered an emcee in the culture we now call Hip Hop; Coke La Rock. “Now way back in the days when hip-hop began With Coke La Rock, Kool Herc, and then Bam” – KRS-1 “South Bronx” Today marks the 69th birthday of Coke La Rock, the man recognized as the very first emcee to rock the mic. He can tell you about the very first party that DJ Kool Herc threw for his sister on August 11, 1973, the day distinguished as Hip-Hop’s birthday. He was there because he was an original member of the Herculoids crew and his job was to be t ..read more

Jennifer Lopez is taking a new direction than fans have been accustomed to seeing her, in the first full-length trailer for Atlas, the diva’s latest sci-fi action film for Netflix. Also starring Sterling K. Brown and Simu Liu, Atlas is directed by Brad Peyton from a script by Leo Sardarian and Aron Eli Coleite. The trailer is action-packed with an exciting story, albeit futuristic, with relatable themes such as artificial intelligence and the perceived threat some say it creates. Here’s the official synopsis: Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a d ..read more