Aretha Franklin’s voice is recognized by millions, but her personal story remains less well known—by her own choice. In her 1999 memoir, From These Roots, the Queen of Soul opted to keep many of her life’s hardships private. The book largely omits details about pivotal and painful moments, including the loss of her mother when […]
Despite facing serious legal troubles, Sean “Diddy” Combs is fighting back against accusations made in an NBC documentary. The 55-year-old music mogul has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the network, claiming that Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, which aired on Peacock last month, falsely accused him of murdering his ex-girlfriend Kim Porter. […]
Tahj “Queen Tahj” Williams, a New Orleans-based artist known for her expressive Black Masking technique, has made history as the first artist to handcraft the Super Bowl logo and theme art, rooted deeply in her hometown’s Indigenous and African heritage. As a prominent member of the Golden Eagles Tribe, Williams was inspired by her uncle […]
The NAACP has announced that comedian Dave Chappelle will be given the President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards. This award is given for his influential comedy that drives social progress. Chappelle joins other celebrated winners like Usher, Rihanna, and Jay-Z. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson commended Chappelle for his impactful work. He […]
Tracy Chapman made history as the first Black artist to receive a CMA Award for Song of the Year and has been honoured with an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts from Tufts University, her alma mater. Estimates of her net worth differ, with Celebrity Net Worth citing $6 million, while The Richest claims it’s $8 […]