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Black Music Month: Sly Stone, funk’s most mysterious genius

Sly developed funk into the sound we know best today and the Family Stone were unofficially the first, real funk band–paving the way for Parliament, the Commodores, the 70s incarnation of the Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Usher issues a second statement regarding Justin Bieber

Just a few days after addressing the racial controversy surrounding his protege Justin Bieber, R&B singer Usher has made another public statement regarding the videos that have emerged of the young star making racist jokes.

Rumors claim Jay Z is cheating on Beyoncé

Jay Z and Beyoncé’s marriage has been under a severe amount of public scrutiny ever since Solange attacked Jay in an elevator while Beyoncé watched

Wiz Khalifa reveals shocking new tattoo

In weird rapper news… Wiz Khalifa revealed during a interview last week that he had recently gotten a new tattoo. If you’ve ever seen Wiz,

Ma$e finalizes divorce from Twyla Betha

Ma$e is officially living the single life again. The “Feels So Good” rapper and his estranged wife Twyla Betha have finally put an end to

JayAre of Cali Swag District dead at 24

Rapper JayAre, of the group Cali Swag District, died June 6 at the age of 24. JayAre, born Cahron Childs, suffered from sickle cell anemia

Jennifer Lopez, Casper Smart split?

Jennifer Lopez’s relationship with her longtime boyfriend, Casper Smart, has been under intense scrutiny for weeks as mounting reports claim that Smart has been cheating