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05/23/2026

Artscape 2026 Announces Star-Studded Main Stage Lineup Featuring The Roots, Stephanie Mills, and Jess Carp

Screenshot Artscape is turning the city up this year with a lineup blending legendary talent, hometown energy, and rising creatives across multiple genres. The festival recently unveiled its 2026 main stage performers, with hip-hop icons The Roots headlining Saturday, May 23, while R&B legend Stephanie Mills is set to close out Sunday, May 24. Known as one of the largest free arts festivals in the country, Artscape continues bringing together music, culture, visual art, dance, food, and community throughout Baltimore....

Screenshot Artscape is turning the city up this year with a lineup blending legendary talent, hometown energy, and rising creatives across multiple genres. The festival recently unveiled its 2026 m…

05/20/2026

“Whose Vote Really Counts?” CNN Panel Explodes Over Black Districts, Race, and Redistricting in America

A fiery debate on CNN is sparking conversations across social media after panelists clashed over whether Southern states are intentionally erasing Black political power through congressional redistricting. The heated exchange focused on states like Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, and North Carolina, where ongoing legal battles over district maps have reignited national conversations about race, representation, and voting rights. One panelist warned viewers that America could be “headed right back down the segregation road,” arguing that recent Supreme Court decisions and anti-DEI sentiment have opened the door for states to weaken Black voting influence....

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05/06/2026

The Culture Ticket Is Calling: “Voices of the Culture” Opens the Door for Female Rappers Ready to Be Seen

Hosted by Thee Butta Not Butter, the upcoming reality competition series is creating space for women in hip-hop to compete, connect, and represent culture on a bigger stage. In a city known for breaking artists and shaping the sound of hip-hop, a new opportunity is stepping into the spotlight — and this time, it’s specifically for women. Voices of the Culture…...

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04/30/2026

BET AWARDS 2024/2025 Recap!

THIS YEAR EXPECT BIGGER AND BETTER!

04/29/2026

ICON OF THE WEEK: Tajala “Butta” Kelly Is Building a Culture, Not Just a Platform

There is a certain presence that cannot be taught—only embodied. For Tajala Kelly, known effortlessly as “Butta,” that presence is unmistakable. It’s in the way she carries herself, the way she commands a room, and the way her voice cuts through the noise of an oversaturated media landscape with clarity, confidence, and intention. In an era where content is constant but impact is rare, Butta is not simply participating in the culture—she is curating it....

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04/28/2026

Ashlee Jenae Case Deepens as Family Claims Fiancé Allegedly Removed Her Wedding Ring

New details surrounding the death of Ashlee Jenae are raising additional questions, as her family continues to search for answers. While her body has now been returned to New Jersey, her loved ones say critical personal belongings—including her engagement ring—are still missing. Photo Credit: Facebook / Instagram According to her father, Harry Robinson, there has been no clear timeline provided for when those items may be returned....

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04/28/2026

DaBaby Not Backing Down: “I’m the Best Rapper Alive” & Belongs With Hip-Hop’s Elite

UNINTERUPPTED/Youtube DaBaby isn’t second-guessing himself—and he’s making it clear he doesn’t expect anyone else to either. The rapper is once again doubling down on his long-standing claim that he is the best rapper alive, placing himself in the same conversation as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole—artists widely regarded as hip-hop’s “big three.” DaBaby Speaks In the interview, DaBaby confidently addressed where he believes he stands in today’s rap landscape, making it clear that his mindset hasn’t changed....

UNINTERUPPTED/Youtube DaBaby isn’t second-guessing himself—and he’s making it clear he doesn’t expect anyone else to either. The rapper is once again doubling down on his long-standing claim that h…

04/28/2026

WNBA Star Lexie Brown Denies Viral Rumors Linking Her to Klay Thompson Following Breakup With Megan Thee Stallion

Lexie Brown is setting the record straight after social media erupted with speculation attempting to link her romantically to Klay Thompson in the wake of his reported split from Megan Thee Stallion. The rumors, which gained traction across platforms and were amplified by viral posts and commentary, suggested Brown may have been involved in the situation. However, the WNBA guard quickly shut down the claims....

Lexie Brown is setting the record straight after social media erupted with speculation attempting to link her romantically to Klay Thompson in the wake of his reported split from Megan Thee Stallio…

04/28/2026

Third Suspect Pleads Guilty in 2002 Murder of Jam Master Jay

More than two decades after the killing of Jam Master Jay—born Jason Mizell—new developments have emerged in the long-running case surrounding the legendary DJ of Run-D.M.C.. Federal prosecutors confirmed that a third suspect, Jay Bryant, has officially pleaded guilty in connection to the 2002 murder. According to court filings, Bryant admitted to playing a role in the fatal ambush that took place inside Mizell’s Queens recording studio....

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04/16/2026

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