Young Thug’s song with Mac Miller, “Day Before,” is the final track on his new album, ‘Punk,’ released earlier this month. Young Thug’s new album, Punk, boasts an impressive list of guest features, from J.Cole, Drake and Travis Scott. However, one collaboration stands out more than the others: the song “Day Before” featuring late rapper…
The South Florida native is best known for his time with the New England Patriots in the 2013-2014 season. Former NFL wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins faces up to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges of identity theft and COVID-19 relief fraud. The South Florida native started his pro football career with…
After Kanye West took the mic from Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, and Lil Mama had one of the most unforgettable moments at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. If you remember, rapper Lil Mama crashed the stage during Keys and Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” performance. It ended with Alicia Keys and Jay-Z standing…
President Joe Biden signed the order on Oct. 19, reaffirming a commitment he made on the campaign trail before taking office. President Joe Biden made clear appeals to Black voters during his 2020 presidential campaign and decisively gained crucial support from that bloc. Now as president, Biden is tasked with following up on his pledges…
Savannah James prepped for the upcoming fall season on Oct. 20 by debuting a new look. In the Instagram post shared on her hairstylist King Carter’s page, James is seen flaunting her auburn-colored hairdo in various poses while wearing casual attire. With the short clip, Carter included the caption, “The QUEEN is ready!” Savannah James’ new…
Dr. Dre’s divorce proceedings just took what many are calling the “sickest” turn yet. According to gossip and entertainment news website TMZ, an unidentified source claims the Beats Entertainment founder, whose real name is Andre Romelle Young, was served legal documents regarding his divorce from his estranged wife Nicole Young — more specifically records pertaining…
Howard University students are protesting to have their voices heard and draw attention to poor housing conditions. “There are serious concerns obviously there are some things that can be done quicker than others,” said Leslie Jones, founder of The Hundred-Seven. Social media videos from students have gone viral over the last week showing moldy dorm…
Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty If there’s one thing we’ve learn in the 25-year-and-counting career of Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, it’s that he’ll always be the one with the last laugh — Dame Dash, Jim Jones and especially Nas can attest to that! It appears that a former business associate of his didn’t exactly get that memo…
A 911 operator talked the Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman through the delivery of his daughter, Ahlani Moon Smoot, in their living room. Talk about a game-changing play: Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot delivered his own child at home after his wife went into labor. Smoot and his wife, Aumari, welcomed their second child, daughter…
Transcribed by: Sydney Henriques-Payne Completion date: October 20, 2021 Gerron Keith Gaynor [00:00:03] Welcome to Dear Culture, the podcast that gives you news you can trust for the culture. I’m your co-host, Gerren Keith Gaynor, Managing Editor at theGrio, Shana Pinnock [00:00:12] and I’m your co-host, Shana Pinnock, Social Media Director here at theGrio. And…
