Editorial Photo Credit: Fizkes Just went through a break up? Are you willing to listen to 24 hours of breakup songs for money? You have until January 31 at midnight to apply on Finance Buzz for the “DJ of Heartache” position. You must live in the United States and be at least 18 years old.…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: GA Fullner Rolling Out is reporting that 19 people which include actors, musicians and athletes, have been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud. The site points out that “among the most notable is Madea Goes to Jail star Ion Overman, 45, who is also known for her roles as…… read more »
![Jay-Z teams up with Meek Mill, Big Sean, Fat Joe + more artists pushing to ban rap lyrics from being used in NY courts [VIDEOS]](https://cdn.socast.io/3922/sites/22/2022/01/20134156/JAYZ.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Editorial Photo Credit: Brian Friedman Jay-Z, followed by Fat Joe, Big Sean, Yo Gotti, Killer Mike, Kelly Rowland, Robin Thicke, and others signed a letter Wednesday, January 19, urging lawmakers to pass the “Rap Music on Trial” bill (S.7527/A.8681). If passed, the legislation would limit the admissibility of a defendant’s song lyrics or other “creative…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Myriam B NBC News is reporting that the federal government’s website to order at-home rapid Covid-19 testing kits launched on Tuesday, January 18. The Covidtests.gov website says “every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.”…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson [Jim Jones] and Debby Wong [Jadakiss] It’s been over five months after The LOX and Dipset verzuz battle went down at Madison Square Garden. The legendary showdown was big a moment in New York hip hop. Dipset was hit with blow after blow with Jim Jones holding it down the…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Tinseltown Early morning of January 14, Tiffany Haddish was arrested in Fayette County, 40 miles south of Atlanta. Authorities responded to a call for a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel. Haddish’s vehicle matched the description in the report and police spotted the comedian/actress pulling into a neighborhood. She was…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson The legendary producer/DJ says he’s been asking for his royalties for 28 years. According to Page Six, Pete Rock has yet to receive any royalties for his contributions to the 1994 ‘Illmatic’ album, one of the most acclaimed rap albums in music history. The legendary producer had this to say, “Nas…… read more »
![Third suspect charged in the Young Dolph murder case, may be more suspects [VIDEO]](https://cdn.socast.io/3922/sites/22/2022/01/13120528/yd-2.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson According to WREG 3, a third suspect has been charged in Young Dolph’s murder. After apprehending Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith, a press conference was held and officials announced Shundale Barnet, as the third man in the murder case. Barnett, who is originally from Memphis but currently resides in Dallas,…… read more »
Editorial Photo Credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson Fox 13 Memphis is reporting that 23 year old Justin Johnson, was arrested in Indiana on Tuesday (January 11) and the second suspect, 32 year old Cornelius Smith, was also arrested and booked into Shelby County Jail. As of this morning, Wednesday, January 12, officials released an official indictment…… read more »
Editorial Photo Cred: Spatuletail History has been made. The Washington Post is reporting that The U.S. Mint has begun shipping quarters featuring writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou to banks in the United States — making her the first Black woman to be featured on a quarter-dollar. Deputy Director of the U.S. Mint, Ventris…… read more »