In a recent interview with the New York Post, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith explained how having Jay’s ear helped him get through his recent slump and helped him face the intense media scrutiny that comes with playing in New York City.
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan has spoken up in defense of controversial hip-hop star Kanye West and West’s recent comments regarding President Barack Obama
Kanye West’s recent comments regarding Barack Obama have drawn criticism from the Anti-Defamation League.
Bun B is one of the godfathers of Houston hip-hop, and his perspective carries a lot of weight in the community. The UGK co-founder was recently asked to give his opinion on Houston senator Ted Cruz. Cruz infamously gave a controversial unofficial filibuster of Pres. Barack Obama’s healthcare program that lasted over 21 hours.
ABC’s “Scandal” has become one of America’s most popular dramas. Now in it’s third season, it’s become must-see TV–especially for many African Americans. It is a hit show with an African American female lead (Kerry Washington) and is created by an African American woman (Shonda Rhimes), so the fact that is so popular and well-received has been cheered by many.
Justin Bieber and his manager Scooter Braun open up about the criticism Bieber has faced over the past couple of years in the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter. They reveal that, through much of his troubles, he’s had the ear of some notable celebrities who want the best for him.
Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar made headlines in September when he declared that white rappers were “guests in the house of hip-hop” after he was asked about Macklemore’s LGBT-friendly hit “Same Love.” The statement was given as Jamar explained why he felt a white rapper had no business criticizing homophobia in hip-hop. Alabama native Yelawolf was asked go offer his perspective on both Jamar’s statement regarding white rappers and the veteran emcee’s stance on homophobia.
While advocates like Rev. Al Sharpton have defended Jay, former drug kingpin “Freeway” Ricky Ross was asked for his take and offered a different perspective on Jay’s recent statement regarding his business dealings with Barney’s.
Eminem’s new single “Rap God” has raised the ire of fans and media over lyrics that are being perceived as homophobic. The hip-hop star is no stranger to allegations of gay-bashing,
Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar has come under fire for his controversial views regarding hip-hop, masculinity and homosexuality numerous times over the past few months and several times throughout his 20+ year career. But the outspoken rhymer does not hold back, and in a recent interview with VladTV, Jamar was asked about Seattle rapper Macklemore and his critically-acclaimed song “Same Love.”
The voluptuous model appeared at Jay Z’s “Made In America” Festival last week, and she sporting a (presumably temporary) tattoo on her brow of an upside-down cross. When pictures of Rose were published, fans hopped on social media accusing Wiz Khalifa’s new wife of having satanic ties.
Entertainer/activist Harry Belafonte’s 2012 criticisms of superstar couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s perceived lack of activism have sparked a war of words in the media between he and Jay. The hip-hop superstar fired back at Belafonte, both in song (on Magna Carta Holy Grail’s track “Nickels and Dimes”) and in a recent Life+Times interview, where he defiantly declared that his “presence is charity.”
One of Rev. Sharpton’s former associates is accusing him of hypocrisy and selling out. Carl Redding believes that Rev. Sharpton is wrong for signing the deal with a label that he feels creates music that exploits and degrades black people.
The great difficulty in adhering to the tastes/criticisms of “purists” is that, if every artist only followed the “rules” that were set forth by a genre’s originators, there would be little-to-no innovation.
Beyoncé and J. Lo were among the stars criticized for their clothes at the Sound of Change Concert
Bieber’s team says Tyler, the Creator is responsible for the now-infamous reckless driving incident.
Miguel shared some controversial thoughts regarding race issues during a heated Twitter exchange.
Katy Perry has become the latest outspoken critic of the polarizing rap star and his music.
Continental Five, didn’t take too kindly to recent comments made by Fiddy regarding his street credibility.
Ne-Yo says he isn’t interested in hearing Ray J’s controversial “I Hit It First”
