Seen On The ESSENCE Scene: Coca-Cola Spotlights Entrepreneurship, Eva Marcille, Mario, Normani & Other Sizzling Stars In NOLA
At ESSENCE Festival of Culture, the big stages always get plenty of attention, but Coca-Cola made sure its own footprint…
Month: July 2026
Tamar Braxton Addresses Kandi & Monica’s Suspected ‘Side-Eye’ Shade, Confirms Choosing ‘Love’ Over ‘ATL Mean Girls’
Source: Is there beef still brewing between Kandi Burruss and Tamar Braxton? Moreover, has Monica chosen a side in it?…
If It Ain’t One Mystery, it’s Another! ‘FROM’ Season 4 Finale Sends Social Media Spiraling Into The Anghkooey Abyss, Stirs Up Viral Tweets, Memes, Theories & More
Source: Chris Reardon/MGM+ Social media is obsessed with twisty-turny mystery box series, FROM, which moved a tiny step closer to…
KEN CARSON ANNOUNCES HEADLINE U.S. “XPERIMENTING TOUR”
KEN CARSON ANNOUNCES HEADLINE U.S. “XPERIMENTING TOUR” RELEASES NEW ALBUM XPERIMENT FEATURING COLLABORATIONS WITH PLAYBOI CARTI, YOUNG THUG, LIL UZI…
Newly Released Footage Shows Big Tigger And His Wife Alicia Brown Wrestling On The Ground Over His Phone
More evidence has surfaced amid Big Tigger’s personal and professional struggles. Source: Prince Williams / Getty Newly released surveillance footage…
MASIO GUNZ SETTLES THE SCORE WITH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “TIT FOR TAT”
MASIO GUNZ SETTLES THE SCORE WITH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “TIT FOR TAT” OUT NOW They Counted Him Out. He…
Rent Free: Donald Trump Posts Racist Image Of Obamas On Graffiti-Sprayed Air Force One, Don Lemon Claps Back
Source: Bill Clark / Getty Somebody might want to check on Donald Trump because his Barack Obama obsession clearly isn’t…
Nolan Wells: Family Mourns ‘Special Soul’ After Body Found Following Horn Island Disappearance
Source: Photo courtesy of WLOX / Nolan Xavier Wells (Middle Right) went missing on the fourth of July. UPDATE –…
Lu Chin Chen “Height” EP
Lu Chin Chen is back with a follow up to his acclaimed 2024 “Dangerous Solution” album, with a fresh new…
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Tone Chop & Frost Gamble “Don’t Need Gimmicks [Single Edition]” ft The Bad Seed
Out today through New Dawn Records, the new special single edition cut of “Don’t Need Gimmicks” by New York State…
Rihanna & Monica Co-Sign Yung Miami & Her New Single ‘Spend Dat’ Amid Viral Backlash
Rihanna and Monica are supporting Yung Miami as she relishes in the success of her new single, “Spend Dat.” Source:…
Monaleo Details Near-Fatal Health Scare That Led To The Loss Of An Ovary And Fallopian Tube–‘I Really Could’ve Died’
Monaleo is getting candid about the health hardship that nearly cost her life. Source: Prince Williams / Getty Looking back…
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Says She Won’t Watch Film Adaptation & “Officially Separating” From The Project
Source: Marla Aufmuth / Getty Just months before one of the most anticipated fantasy films of 2027 hits theaters, Children…
Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj ‘So Hot’ During Visit To The White House: ‘She’s A Woman That’s Respected By Everybody’
Nicki Minaj made a visit to the White House this week, where Donald Trump once again sang her praises. Source:…
They Hatin’: White Conservative Clown Benny Johnson Antagonizes Rep. Jasmine Crockett, ‘What Did Black Women Invent??’
Conservative podcaster Benny Johnson found himself manufacturing another culture-war controversy after latching onto Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Fourth of July remarks…
Alert Andy ASAP? Yandy Smith Says She’d ‘Absolutely Explore’ Joining #RHOA If A Peach Were Offered
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty K. Michelle might not be the only Love & Hip-Hop star snagging a peach. Yandy…
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[Album Stream] M-Dot “A Notebook With No Light” ft. 38 Spesh, Method Man, Big Shug (Gangstarr), Che Noir, ElCamino and EMS
Boston, MA Emcee/Producer M-Dot returns with his 7th official full length album. The number 7 is symbolic for spiritual awakenings, wisdom and…
Almost Doesn’t Count: Tyrese Says He Lost Brandy & Monica’s ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Video To Mekhi Phifer: ‘I Did 300 Push-Ups That Day’
Tyrese found out that “Almost Doesn’t Count” when he lost the lead in Brandy and Monica’s iconic “The Boy Is…
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El Da Sensei “Hold On” (prod. by Illmind The Producer)
El Da Sensei “Hold On” Hold on to ya seat…we have another Unusual video release and we need yall to“Hold…
Big Tigger Announces Break From V-103 Morning Show To Focus On Family And Legal Matters
Atlanta radio host Big Tigger says he is stepping away from his morning radio show as ongoing legal issues and…
Cardi’s Curriculum: Bardi Breaks Down Black Americans’ Civil Rights Legacy & Its Impact On Hispanic And Caribbean Immigrants
Cardi B is never scared to speak her mind, and she’s making it clear that she knows whose shoulders many…
Royal Fumble: Nia Long Talks Curving Prince Before She Was Famous & How It Goes Down In Her DMs
Nia Long is in her sharing era and we are here for it. During her latest sit-down with Angie Martinez…
Alabaster Audacity: White Supremacists & Confederate Flags Swarm D.C. For 250th Independence Day, Trump Supporters Shelter In NMAAHC
Members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front marched through downtown Washington carrying American and Confederate flags. According to TMZ’s…
Orange Theory: Vic Mensa Calls Megan Thee Stallion A ‘Barometer Test’ For How People Treat Black Women
Source: BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 05: Vic Mensa attends the 6th Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at The Beverly…
The Media Is Villainizing A Black Woman Who Stood Her Ground In A Walmart Parking Lot
Source: Nathan Howard / Getty There’s an old bit from the 1986 standup special “Robin Williams: An Evening at the…
Big Tigger’s Co-Host Francesca Amiker Files Defamation Against His Estragned Wife Alicia Brown
The legal nightmare surrounding Atlanta radio royalty has officially escalated from a messy domestic dispute straight into federal court. Following…
Euphony Bars feat. MIC Johnson Jr & Coach Parsells “Flower City Exchange” prod. MCO MTL
Euphony Bars feat. MIC Johnson Jr & Coach Parsells “Flower City Exchange” prod. MCO MTL Euphony Bars: Ig @euphonybars Fb…
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Not The Average City Girl: Yung Miami Responds To Possible ‘Spend Dat’ Mashup With India .Arie’s ‘Video’, Keri Hilson Clarifies Her Remarks
Source: Paras Griffin/ Alberto Rodriguez/ Prince Williams Yung Miami’s track “Spend Dat,” is undoubtedly causing a stir on the internet…
‘They Fight’ Is a Knockout Story of Redemption and Hope
Source: John Lamparski / Getty In They Fight, the boxing ring is not simply a place where young men learn how…
BeyHive Blessings: Beyoncé Releases ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ Ahead Of B’Day’s 20th Anniversary
Source: Parkwood Entertainment / Parkwood Entertainment Beyoncé just blessed the BeyHive with a B’Day surprise! On Saturday, SurpriseYONCÉ released “Morning…
Binge These Freedom Films That Celebrate Black Stories This Fourth of July
Source: nisara Tangtrakul / Getty UPDATE — Thursday, July 2, 2026, 12:45 p.m. EST: True independence looks different for everyone.…
T.I. Kill The King Review
Today we review the final album from one of the Dirty South’s best, T.I.
I2G Radio/LV Raiders Podcast: Could Devon Witherspoon Be An Option For The Raiders?
As contract talks are at a standstill with Witherspoon and the Seattle Seahawks, should the Raiders make an offer…
Ras Ceylon Album: Scrollz of Lion Rock
Scrollz of Lion Rock New Ras Ceylon album, co-directed by Timbo King, executive produced by Power (Wu-Tang Brand) streaming and…
KURUPT + RAKIM + MASTA KILLA – THE GODBOY LP (New Album Coming 8/28/26) Tracklist/Album Sampler
Tracklist Goin’ Down (feat. Kokane) – Rakim x Kurupt x Masta Killa DPG-Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang-DPG – Kurupt x Masta Killa Rock…
KEN CARSON DROPS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM “xperiment”
KEN CARSON RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM XPERIMENT – LISTEN HERE FEATURES COLLABORATIONS WITH PLAYBOI CARTI, YOUNG THUG, LIL UZI…
Acclaimed Filmmaker Isaac Yowman’s ‘Sincerely Brad’ Premieres July 4 On The Roku Channel
Source: IYO Visuals / iYO Visuals The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary on Saturday (July 4), and for…
‘The Black Watch’ Talks ‘The Chi’s’ Farewell Season, Predicts Who’ll Survive Lena Waithe’s Deliciously Diabolical Southside Series
The Chi has officially returned for its eighth and final season, and Lena Waithe’s deliciously diabolical southside series isn’t holding…
Notable Artists Who Have Publicly Opposed A.I. Music
Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Artificial intelligence has been creeping into music over the last few years, and at first,…
Sam Krats Interview
I2G is here with Sam Krats, how’s it going? I’m good thanks. Hope you are too! Tell me a little…
Glow Ups & Genuine Connections: OWN Taps Kendra G & Zoe Spencer For Creator-Led Series Celebrating Beauty & Singles Seeking Love
OWN is announcing two new creator-led series for ladies looking for a glow-up and the singles still searching for “the…