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The Tupac Shakur biopic, "All Eyez on Me," did rather well its first box office weekend despite the backlash the movie's received from critics and fans. The Lionsgate-Codeblack release pulled in an...

Donald Trump is now the 45th president-elect of the United States. In an early morning final count, Trump garnered 270 electoral votes, which secured his place over Hillary Clinton. The experienced former...

Well, here's another disgruntle banker who has found himself fighting for money that's rightfully his. Rapper Boosie BadAzz recently called out Capital One after losing $469,000 out of his account. The...

There are many families who cannot qualify for financial aid.  So, how can people afford the cost of higher education if there aren’t any loan programs willing to help? Well, when need-based aid isn't...

How we spend money no longer signify how much we earn. But there are individuals who tend to spend more the higher their income fluctuates. The problem with this habit is that it creates this false sense of...

While the city of Baton Rouge deals with the unsettling death of one of its own, Alton Sterling, another Black man has lost his life. In Falcon Heights, Minnesota, Philando Castile was shot after being pulled...

Legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali, passed away on June 3, 2016 at the age of 74. Ali, born as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, KY, discovered his lethal hand game at...

Banks and credit unions have created products and options strictly for college students. For the student, this makes it easier for them to begin their journey in financial planning. With books, living...

Last night (March 29), the Oxygen network premiered its new reality show "Like A Boss." The show features media mogul Nick Cannon, V103 radio personality Big Tigger, record executive Abou "Bu" Thiam, and one...

Years ago, I had an Accounting supervisor who would spend late nights sitting at the job working. She would spend over fifty hours, especially during month-end, a week knocking out tasks for the department...

Who doesn't like Cardi B?! If you're like me, you had no idea who she was until the latest season of "Love & Hip Hop New York." It is her rambunctious spirit that caught my attention, but little did...

This was Kendrick Lamar's year at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. The Compton artist was nominated for eleven awards and took home five Grammy's, one of which was for Best Rap Album for To Pimp a...

Everyone think they have an idea for the next greatest product or service. The idea may be good, but it doesn't guarantee a million dollar in return. Just think about the hundreds of people who created a...

It's crazy when you actually know the people you write about. It's even crazier when you watch them accomplish great things. This is the case with "South Beach Tow" star, Bernice. To friends and family,...

In a recent Reuters article, the current job landscape suggests that millennials spend less time working at one company. Simply, young people could care less about devoting their next 20-30 years to one...

After dropping her new album ANTI last week, Rihanna is working nonstop to promote the project. Her work ethic can not be denied. She travels the world on tour each year, as well as, work on various...

After getting a glimpse of the group LOUD at a private media meet-n-greet, we were surprised by these four young artists. The dynamic between the group members (Katie Marie, Timothee Alex, Turner, and...

In a recent poll by Repucom, a London-based sport and media research firm, results revealed that hip-hop music remains to be the least favorite genre of people ages 34 and younger. A Billboard article reports...

Income taxes and identity theft is a major issue for the IRS. Therefore, protecting the identity of tax payers is, again, a top priority for the 2015 Income Tax season. As you begin to prepare your taxes,...

Founders Bianca Rush and Dayira "DayyBella" Jones are stepping into 2016 with the expansion of their Ladies Who Brunch: Atlanta movement. On Friday, February 5, 2016 to Sunday, February 7, 2016, LWBATL will...

What makes a girl want to model and act. It is mind-boggling. However, there's something appealing about a woman of many talents. A different kind of "triple threat" of sorts. Understanding why one chose a...

Communication is a major key (*dj khaled voice*) in any relationship, whether it is personal or professional, both is required beyond just face-to-face or over the phone. Technology forces business owners to...

Singer-songwriter Bando Jonez is back with new music for the fans. The project is called Bandoland and features the young R&B artist in rare form, giving a mixture of music that forces you to tune in. To...

Let's face it. The days of when millions of adoring fans could easily translate into sales are OVER.  Even now with social media, top artists can't monetize a fans true value based on "likes" and "retweets"....

The business of fashion has seen an overwhelming influence from the urban, street wear synthetic since the late 80's. As fashion designers like Dapper Dan became a beacon in hip-hop culture, it was custom...

What's despicable is when a person refuses to pay you after you've done a service. What is even worse is people not paying you because they think "since you already got money, then you don't need this little...

This year, we thought we'd bring back our Top 5 lists. The data below is based on numbers, of course. Each category is supported by Google Analytics and solely based on the parameters set by our team in...

New York Knicks forward Derrick Williams was robbed of $750,000 in jewelry over the weekend. Guess how?  By two women he brought back to his apartment after a night of partying. According to the NY Post,...

Rapper Kevin Lavell admits he’s had an “on the fence” type of upbringing. He says it was either “you got it or you don’t got it.” Coming from the good and bad parts of Chicago, there were times...

In an exclusive interview with Blac Youngsta, CMG label's newest signee, it was clear that a new breed of artists were emerging from the South. Over the past decade, the street/trap style of rap made artists...