The jazz world and the broader cultural community are mourning the loss of a musician whose voice shaped modern American music. Sonny Rollins, often known as the “Saxophone Colossus,” died on May 25, 2026, at his home in Woodstock, New…
Funk icon George Clinton, the founder of Parliament-Funkadelic, has filed a federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), according to reports. He claims that more than $1.1 million in royalties from his decades of recordings were wrongfully withheld. The lawsuit,…
In a significant moment for the music industry this spring, Drake has changed how albums can top charts in the streaming era. On the Billboard 200 dated May 30, 2026, the Toronto superstar’s three new albums, Iceman, Habibti, and Maid…
A major shift in financial reality has happened for one of the most prominent figures in Black entrepreneurship. Recent bankruptcy court filings reveal that Slutty Vegan founder Aisha “Pinky” Cole is now facing around $4 million in personal debt. This…
