David and Tamela Mann are a dynamic duo in the music and entertainment industry. They were first introduced to the listening public by gospel great Kirk Franklin, but Mann became a household name through Tyler Perry’s stage plays, movies and
DJ Name: Dj Dimples Name: Myah Mustafa Hometown: Miami, Florida Genre: Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Old School Venue: All of them DJ Dimples has been an increasing force in the entertainment industry. She is the quintessential definition of a Jill of all trades; as an
Philip Bailey, a lead vocalist for arguably one of the most beloved musical groups in history, Earth, Wind & Fire, has been making music magic for more than 50 years. That phenomenal falsetto voice gave us hits like “September,” “Let’s
Comedienne Ashli Henderson was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she is best known for her ability to roast a crowd and for her brand of raw, authentic comedy. She first tried her hand at stand-up comedy during an
Mauri Friestleben is one of the top educators in Minnesota. She is deeply loved by the families and communities she serves. Friestleben was the principal at Lucy Laney Elementary for seven years and during her time there, she made a
DJ Shacia Payne is the daughter of legendary artist Stephen Marley, so music is in her DNA. As one of the opening acts for Stephen Marley, Payne prepares the crowd for a true reggae experience.
DJ Name: DJ Aktive Name: Maurice Deloach Hometown: Philadelphia Genre: Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop Venues: Touring Arenas DJ Aktive has become one of the most sought-after DJs in the industry. Spinning professionally for the past 18 years, the Philadelphia native has
The high anticipation to watch Cardi B hit the stage at Target Center was evident as concertgoers started standing in line three hours before the 7 p.m. show on Saturday, July 27. This was Cardi’s first time performing in Minneapolis.
Khalid Donnel Robinson, who performs as just “Khalid,” is a five-time Grammy-nominated artist who is selling out shows in every city on his tour. His stop at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday, July 23, was
The annual Rondo Days celebration honors the history of the Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota. Rondo was a well-established African American community in the mid-1960s that was split with the construction of Interstate 94. The daylong festival and community
Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald have teamed up for a co-headlining tour for the summer. The tour made a stop in Minnesota at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. Before Khan hit the stage, she had a meet and greet with
Stephen “Ragga” Marley, the eight-time Grammy Award winner, is back on the road again. His Babylon By Bus tour kicked off on July 5 and will visit 50 cities before concluding on Sept. 12. Just as his father, Bob Marley,
Aaron Dontez Yates, better known as Tech N9ne, was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he currently resides. In his sound, you can hear funk, hip-hop, jazz and heavy metal. Tech is the co-founder of Strange Music Incorporated,
Raheem DeVaughn has been known for making soulful, love-making music. The singer dubbed the “Love King” is back with his seventh studio album, “The Love Reunion,” which is slated to drop Friday, June 28. Fans can expect to hear DeVaughn
Alysha Price gives mothers a helpful guide to creating healthy and confident co-parenting relationships. In her new book, It’s Not Complicated, she gives readers tools to help them become effective co-parents. Price spoke to rolling out about her new book
Jessica Winnie is an emerging poetic voice, born and raised in Minneapolis. In her first published book, she takes readers on a journey through the life of an African American woman raised by a radical activist family and community. Rolling
Old-school hip-hop has become a favorite in Minnesota. Treasure Island Resort and Casino has done a great job of bringing old-school hip-hop to the city. The Art of Rap tour made a stop In Minnesota on Saturday, June 15, 2019,
Adrian Mack, a family communication and relationship professor at Concordia University, says his primary purpose in life is the liberation, freedom and strengthening of African Americans. For more than 20 years, he has committed his life to the development of
Radio station V-103 started the summer off right in Atlanta with the Tycoon Music Festival at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on Saturday, June 8. From the amazing lineup to the DJs who took turns spinning records during stage changes, the
Darnell Davis is a musical genius. If you go back and listen to his catalog of music with his group The Remnant, the music speaks for itself. He combines every genre of music into pure praise and worship. Rolling out
