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T-Pain hosted a mass meeting Tuesday evening after finding out about Instagram’s “request folder.” The rapper’s neglected years-old DMs included messages from Viola Davis, Fergie, Diplo, and many more high profile celebrities. His Instagram Live, titled “re: Missed DMs,” featured Lil John, Kehlani, Zedd, Lauren Jauregui, Rich the Kid, Bun B, Niana Guerreroe, and multi-billionaire […]
As fans around the world continue to celebrate the life of hip-hop icon DMX, his career-long producer and friend Swizz Beatz announces today that the legendary rapper’s posthumous studio album of all new original material, EXODUS, has been set for release on May 28th via Def Jam Recordings. Swizz Beatz – executive producer and producer […]
It’s time to change the narrative. On an Instagram post Friday night, Shaqir O’Neal, son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, announced his decision to play college basketball at Texas Southern University next season. The post contained a drawing of the young O’Neal in a TSU basketball jersey. In an interview with the sports […]
No “college drop-outs” here. A group of young heavy-hitters from Houston are grinding with “educated execution” to make a name for themselves in the entertainment industry — all while living out their college dreams. Black Waves Entertainment is a Houston-based label of young, talented artists established in 2016 by 19-year-old Myles Davis (Wavy M), along […]
UnWine is a hidden jewel nestled in the heart of Houston’s thriving Third Ward community on the Almeda corridor. The upscale wine bar has become a mainstay for locals since it was opened in 2014 by clothier Lawrence McQueen. McQueen began hosting small events monthly at his store, McQueen’s Custom Tailoring and Clothing, where people could […]
A “Renaissance Man” is defined as a person of many talents or areas of knowledge. Ash Davito definitely fits that bill. From modeling, to acting, self-publishing his own books, and writing and directing his own feature films, he’s done it all. Davito has written and directed numerous projects, including Temp to Fire (2015), and has been an […]
Benjamin Crump, attorney, civil rights leader and author, will address graduates at Texas Southern University’s Spring 2021 Commencement. The ceremonies will take place at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Alexander Durley Stadium. Renowned civil rights attorney Crump is the founder and principal owner of Ben Crump Law and has […]
New details have emerged in the officer-involved shooting death of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant. According to new reports, Bryant called the police on a group of girls who had come to her foster home to fight her. Bryant’s mother, Paula Bryant, told reporters that her daughter was, in fact, the victim. The officer to arrive at […]
Former President Donald Trump has awarded Waka Flocka Flame with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his works in the community. The award recognized the Atlanta native for his humanitarianism and philanthropy as a volunteer for the Chicago non-profit “Daughter of Destiny.” Flocka’s work with the program includes helping women by providing employment, food, housing, community, […]
After more than 10 hours of deliberation, the jury deciding the fate of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused in the death of George Floyd, has reached a verdict: GUILTY on all three counts. And the world breathed a collective sigh of relief. The 12 jurors were of diverse backgrounds – six white, […]
