Thursday, December 29, 2011

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Rapper Jim Jones Reportedly Attacked by Masked Gunmen in Detroit

The rapper Jim Jones appears to have a few enemies.  Thanks to the artist Trick Trick, he was able to evade his enemies in Detroit. 

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Rumors of Drake/Lil Wayne Appearance Cause Riots at a Mall

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Madam Prezident: How in the Holy Hayell Does Nicki Minaj Get a Teacher of the Year Award?

It seems like someone needs to do a recount on this vote.

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Maya Angelou is Angry at Common for Duping Her into Contributing to a Song with the N-Word in It

Maya Angelou is angry at the rapper Common for putting her on a song with the N-word all over it. 

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Tupac's "Private Tape" With a Woman Finally Sells

Tupac's sex tape has been sold. 

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Sara Bartman: The Original Video Vixen - How We Learned to Objectify Black Women

sara bartman is the original video vixen

You ever wonder where the concept of the video vixen comes from?  This video about Sara Bartman, the original video vixen, reminds us of the tradition of objectifying black women and their bodies.

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Smokey Gets Out of Rehab for the Next Version of Friday

Ice Cube is Bringing Back the Original cast of Friday

Ice Cube and Chris Tucker plan to reunite for the next installment of Friday. 

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One Yr Old Dies After Life Support Shut Down: Was Shot in the Head During a Rap Music Video

Toddler Shot On Hip-Hop Video Set Last Week Dies

 

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Amazing: 2-Year Old Boy Raps With His Daddy

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Stop Lyin! Jay-Z Is NOT the First Hip Hop Artist to Perform at Carnegie Hall

For some reason, people are saying Jay-Z is the first hip-hop artist to perform at Carnegie Hall.  That's just not true. 

Yvette carnell  from Your Black World tells us why. 

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Al Duncan: Should Michael Eric Dyson Be Teaching a Class on Jay-Z?

Al Duncan asks whether Michael Eric Dyson Shoudl be offering a class on Jay-Z.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Kanye Gets More Grammy Nods Than Anyone, but Feels that He Was Snubbed

Kanye Gets More Grammy Nods Than Anyone, but Believes He Was Snubbed kanye 200x300 picture

Kanye West is full of drama again this year.  We guess it's just who he is. 

Friday, December 2, 2011

Pay Ya Bills Dude: Soulja Boy Now Facing Eviction

soulja boy facing eviction

It seems like a man who once said he was buying a private jet would be able to pay his rent.  Soulja Boy is now getting visits from the eviction fairy. 

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Wyclef Defends Charity After Being Accused of Squandering Millions

wyclef jean is being accused of mismanaging funds in his foundation

A lot of folks are asking Wyclef - where did all that money go? 

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Why are So Many Black Kids Being Arrested in School? Dr. Boyce Watkins and Dr. Christopher Emdin Discuss (Video)

Dr. Boyce:  Why are Schools Putting So Many Black Kids in Handcuffs?

Dr. Boyce Watkins and Professor Christopher Emdin respond to the report that one child per day is arrested in NYC public schools, with 93% of those kids being black or Latino.  The professors discuss the reasons behind the crisis and why kids are being criminalized in public schools all across America. 

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Saturday, November 26, 2011

HBCU Bands Under Increased Scrutiny After Hazing Death of Student

HBCU bands under the microscope after the death of FAMU student

The death of FAMU band member Robert Champion is leading to calls for reform of HBCU bands. 

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Dr. Boyce: Fighting the Battle Against Black Male Underachievement in Your Own Family

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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Butt Injections Using Cement and Fix a Flat? Unbelievable

oneal ron morris accused of doing fix a flat butt injections

A transgender man is going to jail for illegal butt injections. Yes, that's him in the picture. 

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Could NBA Players Create Their Own League?

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Group Teaches Black Boys What it Takes to be Successful

the what it takes foundation mentors young black males

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Dr. Boyce: Why I'm Happy for Cornel West

boyce watkins talks about cornel west and black scholarship

Dr. Boyce Watkins discusses the work of fellow black scholar Cornel West among other issues. 

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Monday, November 14, 2011

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Thursday, November 3, 2011