In a recent episode of Den of Kings, a YouTube podcast featuring some of Black America’s most influential voices, Kirk Franklin, Jeezy, Derrick Hayes, and Tyler Perry. But what Perry revealed was anything but ordinary. Between laughs and stories about the trials of success, the filmmaker and studio owner shared how a phone call, just […]
Rymir Satterthwaite, the Philadelphia man who has spent over a decade trying to prove he is the son of music mogul Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, has announced he is withdrawing his civil case, but insists the legal retreat is not a sign of surrender. In a video message posted on social media this past Saturday (July […]
Joe Budden’s pivot from mainstream music to independent podcasting continues to pay off in major ways. The former rapper turned media mogul is reportedly on track to earn more than $20 million this year through his Joe Budden Network, according to a recent profile in The New York Times. The revelation comes months after Budden […]
In an industry that too often asks Black women to shrink, Kelly Rowland has always stood tall. Whether she’s commanding the stage, producing heartfelt films, or mentoring young talent, Kelly Rowland embodies a quiet power, rooted in resilience, shaped by legacy, and fueled by purpose. For decades, Kelly Rowland has been part of our cultural […]
Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent has filed a lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins, alleging she violated a long-standing agreement over the rights to her life story. According to TMZ, 50 Cent’s publishing arm, G-Unit Books, is suing Tompkins for breach of contract after she posted stories about the rapper online and released a YouTube […]
