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The uber strategic businessman and founder of Black Entertainment Televison (BET), Robert L. Johnson, announced the launch of two new paid Youtube channels. The new channels, "Acorn TV" and "OnCue", will be...

  John Legend is definitely in a sexy mood these days. His latest release "Who Do We Think We Are" can be considered borderline soft porn. The models bare naked breasts and sensually move about the...

  Buffalo Bills Mario Williams made headlines this week but not for his football stats.  Instead, the defensive back gained notoriety for being an "Indian-giver".   For years, there's...

  Well, the A-town rapper told us he'd never stop with this rap game.  He's back. Our boy DG Yola is stepping things up on his new mixtape release. Neva Gon Stop 2 is the follow-up to his first...

  What is 50 Cent investing in next?  As a man who always seem to venture into the most unthinkable industries, has made profitable strides in the fitness arena with Formula 50 and now in the...

  Tired of credit collectors blowing up your phone?  Tired of receiving collection letters in the mail?  Well, you and a million other people are sick of it. But, the first thing that you have to...

  Lately, there's been several "gangs" or label crews popping up out of no where. Well, Grand Hustle is the next up to do so with their pack of emcees called Hustle Gang.   Their first...

  OKAY! She did that!   Tamar Braxton released a new track today that has been on repeat all day. "The One" is a feel good R&B joint perfect since the summer is on its way. It...

  Lately there's been a rash of artists under scrutiny for their lyrics and artistic expression.  Although many might argue that artists should have the right to say what they want, corporations...

  Hot 97FM's DJ Mr. Cee is back in the news again for soliciting a male prostitute.   Last week, Calvin Lebrun (aka Mr. Cee) was arrested in New York after picking up a...

  Who is Bloody Jay?  I asked myself that a few months back while scrolling through my Twitter timeline.  So, I Googled him to see what I could find out.  After finding a mixtape and couple...

  Andrew Ro, former business manager of Lil Kim, is suing the Brooklyn rapper for $15 million.   According to TMZ, Ro has filed suit and claims that Lil Kim screwed up several lucrative...

On Wednesday evening, Atlanta's movers and shakers congregated at the Museum Bar in support of TV One's R&B Divas.  Regarded as the "Wednesday Night Social" event, the venue was packed with supporters...

  Well, she's may be a little too experienced to be featured in our On The Block series.  But considering that we're here in the south and haven't heard of her, this could easily justify her...

    For several years now, STACKS Magazine has provided coverage of the annual hip hop festival held here in Atlanta. Mostly known for giving underground artists a platform to showcase...

  Kendrick La'Dale Hawkins Sr (aka "K Hawk") is a 21 year old emcee from Belzoni, Mississippi.  He has been entertaining for several years but decided to take a serious approach towards his music...

Photo courtesy of OWN   The best ideas often are derived when you and some friends are sitting around thinking of ways to make money. Every now and then, one of those ideas strike a cord and end up...

  Percy "Master P" Miller, the CEO of No Limit Records, celebrated a birthday on April 29.  He turned 46 years old.  Thinking about the label and the contribution he made to hip hop, one can't...

  Trina released a new video this week. Despite the recent tragedy with her younger brother , she's keeping the business aspect of her life on track. The video "Round of Applause" isn't anything...

  Chris Kelly, one half of the multi-platinum selling rap group Kriss Kross, was pronounced dead last night. Kelly was found unresponsive in his home and later pronounced dead at an Atlanta...

  In the heaving world of reality television, one things for sure, the cameras don't lie.  Meaning that, although some trickery may occur with the editing, we visually get to see a person for who...

Chegg, an online student hub, has given college kids a cool platform to earn cash and learn to manage their money.   The new program is part of the "textbook buyback" initiative which is a...

  Hey parents!  After sifting through the worldwide web for youth-related content, here are two cost savvy treats that'll be great for your kids.   First off, "National Free Comic Book...

  NBA legend Dennis Rodman is a smart man. He always know how to keep his name relevant and profitable.  After several stints on various television shows like Celebrity Mole, Celebrity Big...

  Wow...talk about innovative.  The things you can do nowadays with cell phones and notebooks are amazing.   Indie filmmaker, Aaron Mento, recently saved thousands of dollars on a crew...

  It's been a minute since there's been visuals released off of 2 Chainz debut album, B.O.A.T.S..  Tour dates or numerous features on other projects may be the reason for the delay. Nonetheless, 2...

  It's 2013. We are living in a day and age where information, on just about anything, is readily available.  Whether it's through the internet or at your local library, advice on a wide ray of...

    One of my favorite tracks off of the Girl On Fire album finally goes to video.  "Fire We Make" is a highly sensual track that brings out the sexier side of Alicia Keys.  To add to the...

    This morning, the younger brother of rapper Trina was shot and killed by a friend in northwest Miami.  The incident occurred at approximately 10AM on Northwest 91st Street due to an...

  Well, the wait is almost over. The "pitbull in a skirt" Eve will release her fourth album 'Lip Lock' on May 14.  The 12-track CD will give fans the same aggressive but uber sexy flow, but this...