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…
Andre “Dr. Dre” Young and Nicole Young were declared legally single in June, but they’re still in court battling over their divorce settlement. The contentious divorce between famed hip-hop producer Dr. Dre and Nicole Young continues, heading toward the tawdry: He was reportedly served legal papers at his grandmother’s recent funeral service. Dr. Dre, 56,…
In an appearance on “Today,” Biles also disclosed that she’s the chief impact officer of a mental wellness health app called Cerebral. Simone Biles is headlining the “Gold Over America” Tour, which features the very best gymnasts, but the multiple medal-winning Olympian is still scared of the sport that capitulated her to fame. While appearing…
