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Singer Kelis has snapped back at the multitude of fans who have taken rap legend Nas’ side in the two musicians’ tempestuous battles over child custody and spousal since their decade-old divorce. Kelis, 39, best known for her smash hit single “Milkshake,” initiated the current imbroglio when she shocked a legion of fans during a Hollywood Unlocked interview…

The mysterious R&B artist H.E.R. made an appearance on Saturday, Sept. 8, on the first night of One Music Festival in Atlanta. Fans anxiously waited for the music sensation to grace the stage. Closer to time for her performance, the crowd’s anticipation grew for the artist famous for disguising herself and obscuring her face. Fans were thrilled at…

Known for her single “I Think of You,” New Orleans native Teedra Moses was one of the featured R&B singers who brought their smooth, soulful sound to the opening day of ONE Musicfest stage on Saturday, Sept. 8. The talented performer, whose music career began more than a decade ago, helped kick off the two-day celebration…

Singer-songwriter Miguel was one of the main headliners at the ONE MusicFest on Saturday night. Known for his songs “Sure Thing,” “All I Want Is You,” among many others, this R&B crooner merges soul and hip-hop with a mellow tone and harmonic rhythm that is rare among today’s artists. Miguel is an artist who has…

Just moments after being introduced by Ludacris to accept the I Am Hip-Hop Award at the taping of the 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, Brad Jordan, aka Scarface, was arrested by authorities for failure to pay child support. Jordan, 44, was released Friday, Oct. 16, and issued this statement to press: “First and foremost I would…

Summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Atlanta is a city booming with entertainment, especially in the music industry. The city has so many awesome festivals that it’s hard to keep track. Fear not! We have a list of Atlanta’s best festivals and assure you and your friends these events are…

ONE Music Fest had another successful run in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, the annual concert and festival “gives diverse urban music the opportunity to intersect and create beautiful beginnings.” Diverse being, huge ’90s rappers, Wu Tang Clan members, and soulful performers who’ve been keeping Atlanta’s underground music scene hot for years. The new-age…

Nas and Kendrick Lamar were the headlining acts for the 5th annual One Music Fest at Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta, Georgia. Click continue to view photos. Images: A.R. Shaw

There was a time when not one month could go by without me slapping a full kit of white, creamy toxic hair relaxer on my innocent, brown and stressed out scalp. It was tiring, methodical work that made me a scientist, mathematician, doctor and hairdresser before the kitchen sink. While the boxes insisted I wait six…

When the term “real hip-hop” is used, it’s often associated with east coast hip-hop elitists who have disdain for any form of rap created outside of New York City. They wear Tims (Timberland boots); start most sentences with the word “son”; and they are obsessed with the golden era (1980s -mid 1990s) of New York…

ONE Musicfest emerged in 2010 as one of the summer’s most anticipated festival concert series in Atlanta. Bridging the gap between Atlanta’s diverse communities, ONE Musicfest showcased a wide variety of musical talents spanning race, age and genre. Check out a few of the best moments from the fest below. –joi pearson @JoiAPearson Photos by Joi Pearson Photography

Erykah Badu, Joi, and Goapele rocked natural hair styles at One Musicfest in Atlanta this past weekend. Joi, pictured above, wore her hair in locs, like Erykah Badu, while Goapele wore a cropped blonde style. Check out the natural hairstyles the stars and attendees wore at the fest. –joi pearson @JoiAPearson Photos by Joi Pearson Photography

One Musicfest brought some of the hottest performers to Atlanta, including Joey Bada$$, Goodie Mob, Goapele, Cee Lo and Erykah Badu. Snoop Dogg was the headliner. The fest was held in the historic Fourth Ward and featured some great vendors who brought out their intricate jewelry and watches, and new T-shirt lines. Sponsors included Mini…

This weekend is Father’s Day! Grab dad and the rest of the family to get out and enjoy some of the great ativities going on in Atlanta this weekend. There are brunches taking place for the Real Men Cook charity event at the Georgia World Congress Center. For all the jazz loving dads, the Callanwolde…

The 3rd Annual ONE MusicFest is returning to Atlanta during Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, Sept, 1. Organizer J. Carter promises that this summer music festival will be the best ever. Artists include legendary acts; Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, DJ Salah, DJ Kemit and Speakerfoxxx and much more. ONE MusicFest will…

Nearly 4,000 individuals converged at Park Tavern, situated just on the outskirts of Piedmont Park in Atlanta, for the second annual One MusicFest. Attendees enjoyed live music, drinks and food as the 12-hour event coincided with Chef Romero’s “Crab & Shrimp Festival” also held at the mid city park. Artists who hit the stage included…