The 2013 Afropunk Festival took place this past weekend at Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park. The sights and sounds of alternative, rock, electronica, hip-hop, fusion jazz
Nearly two weeks after being buried by her family, Sharolyn Jackson was discovered alive. According to reports by KYW-TV in Philadelphia, Jackson’s family believed that
Music fans everywhere were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of jazz fusion giant George Duke. The famed keyboardist died in Los Angeles at
There have been numerous reports that pioneering jazz fusion keyboardist George Duke has passed away at age 67. Duke allegedly died Aug. 5 at St.
Cult movie legend Michael Ansara, 91, died at his home in Calabasas, Calif. according to a family spokesperson. The Syrian-born actor, who was once married
Emotions are still very high in the wake of the acquittal of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch guard who shot and killed unarmed 17-year old Trayvon Martin in February 2012 in Sanford, Fl. Atlanta hip-hop star T.I. was being interviewed on Power 98 FM and when asked about the murder and subsequent trial, the rapper did not hold back in his response.
Musician J.J. Cale, write of numerous hit classic rock songs, died last night (July 26th) after suffering a heart attack. His management confirmed his death at the age of 74 after suffering a heart attack.
Timbaland is apologizing for his disparaging comments regarding Chris Brown’s Aaliyah-assisted song. After his recent interview with Revolt TV, where he criticized Brown and rapper Drake’s releasing work with the late singer’s vocals, the hitmaking producer has tried to clarify his stance.
On June 25, 2009, pop music lost its biggest icon. Michael Jackson‘s legacy has cast an enormous shadow over popular music and culture; and his
Tupac Shakur remains hip-hop’s most iconic and mythologized figure. The rapper/actor/writer would’ve turned 42 today (June 16th) and his presence still lingers over the whole
The son of the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard is attacking Dash in the media over a dispute involving his father’s recordings
Cee-Lo hopes his Dungeon Family affiliate finds something positive in his painful loss.
Our editor at large, Terry Shropshire, reported that Bruno Mars’ mother, Bernadette Hernandez, 55, suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized at Queens Medical Center
Reportedly, five people were killed in their vehicles – in El Reno and Union City, Okla. – after violent tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma City again
There continues to be questions and concerns over whether or not late rapper Tim Dog is actually dead. The Bronx-born hip-hop star, born Timothy Blair,
The late, great Notorious B.I.G. would’ve turned 41 on May 21 this year. His tragic death and infamous feud with fellow slain hip-hop legend Tupac
Heavy D’s brother says an old will gives him control of the rapper’s estate
The sudden death of former Kris Kross member Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly sent shockwaves through the music community. Though the former teen rap stars’ heyday was
Dame Dash gave a lengthy interview to The Combat Jack Show, where he talked about his former Roc-A-Fella Records partner, Jay- Z and their highly-publicized
It’s a sad day any time a life is lost, but when a life is lost needlessly due to drug addiction and overdose, it just
