Saints’ Malcolm Jenkins joins CNN as commentator on race relations, social justice
Malcolm Jenkins has been on the forefront of NFL player activism for years, co-founding the Players Coalition, campaigning for criminal justice reform and peacefully protesting racism and systemic oppression. Now, the New Orleans Saints safety will bring his voice to one
Saweetie Flips Too Short’s “Blow the Whistle” for New Track “Tap In”
Saweetie has sampled a Bay Area classic for her new song, “Tap In,” as the Cali rapper flips Too Short’s 2006 track “Blow the Whistle.” The single is taken from her upcoming album Pretty Bitch Music, which is scheduled to drop sometime later this
Akon Announces $6 Billion Construction Contract to Build City in Senegal
Akon has secured a $6 billion contract to build his cryptocurrency themed city in Senegal, PRWeb reports. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdu0y7giJX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The Senegalese-American singer entered a contract with the United States-based engineering and consulting firm, KE International, earlier this month. KE International generated the initial $4 billion
Historical marker in the works to commemorate Jesse Washington
It has been almost four years, but the Community Race Relations Coalition now has an end date in sight for the placement of a historical marker to remember Jesse Washington. May 15, 1916 is known as one
Dak Prescott’s deal isn’t done, here’s the latest with 1 month before deadline
The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott are playing a game of chicken. Granted, they’re plodding along rather slowly rather than barreling toward one another at breakneck speed. And they’re still a healthy distance apart, with plenty of
Will Smith to Star in Antoine Fuqua-Directed Runaway Slave Thriller ‘Emancipation’
Variety has learned that Will Smith has been tapped to star in the film Emancipation, which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua. The script will be penned by Bill Collage, who helped write the screenplay for Assassin’s Creed and Allegiant. Emancipation is based on the true story of Peter, a runaway slave
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Returns With “Bleed”
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s “Artist 2.0” deluxe edition is on the way. Last week, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie issued an apology to fans for the lengthy wait for the deluxe edition of Artist 2.0. In
Usher Partners Up With Tyga For “California” From “Songland”
Usher and Tyga link up on “California,” a rack that the singer chose from a songwriter on the competition series “Songland.” It’s rumored that Usher has been carefully crafting his next album, the first since he released
LAURYN HILL ADDED TO SMALL BUSINESS VIRTUAL MUSIC EVENT
2 Chainz, T-Pain, and more were on the line up to the Small Business virtual music event provided by SuperFly. It is a music experience supporting minority-owned small businesses across the United States that needs help. Recently
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Leaks Michael Jackson-Sampled Single “This Time”
The song may not be on Artist 2.0. Deluxe, but that won’t stop A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie from dropping the track. On Friday (June 19), A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie will release Artist 2.0 Deluxe, adding his project to the growing list