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Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Hip-Hop Legacy Is Headed to Television

Before Will Smith became a Hollywood superstar, he made history as a rapper from West Philadelphia. Alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, he helped bring hip-hop to millions of fans. Now, their journey from neighborhood parties to international fame will inspire a new television series. The upcoming scripted series, titled 215, will explore the early years of […]

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John Legend Teams With Pharrell for New Album ‘Muse’

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John Legend Pharrell fans have something new to look forward to as the two music heavyweights team up for Muse, a new album arriving October 23, 2026. The R&B singer announced Muse, a new 16-track album produced entirely by Pharrell Williams. The project arrives through Republic Records. The collaboration marks the first full project Legend

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Soul Train Awards Return After 3-Year Hiatus With Chicago Homecoming

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The Soul Train Awards 2026 are officially returning after a three-year hiatus. BET announced Thursday that the legendary celebration of R&B and soul music will return this fall with a special homecoming in Chicago. The show will air Friday, November 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET. For the first time, CBS will also simulcast

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Tupac Murder Trial Goes to Jury After Keefe D Closing Arguments

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The Tupac murder trial has reached a historic moment nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas. Jurors are now deliberating the case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Davis is the only person charged in connection with Tupac’s 1996 death. He has pleaded not guilty. The trial has brought new attention

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Aaliyah 25 Years Later: Why Her Influence Still Lives in R&B

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25 Years Later, Aaliyah Still Feels Ahead of Her Time Aaliyah 25 years later remains a powerful reminder of how much impact an artist can leave behind in a short career. On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah died at just 22 years old when a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Abaco Island in the

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BigXthaPlug arrested in Texas in August 2026

BigXthaPlug Arrested in Texas on DWI, Marijuana and Firearm Charges

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Dallas Rapper Booked Into Collin County Jail Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was arrested Friday, August 21, 2026, and booked into the Collin County Jail. Court and jail records cited by FOX 4 show that Landum was arrested by the Allen Police Department and faces charges of driving while intoxicated, possession

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Tupac Murder Trial Begins Nearly 30 Years After His Death

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Nearly 30 Years Later, Tupac’s Murder Case Finally Reaches a Jury The Tupac murder trial is finally underway nearly 30 years after the killing of one of hip-hop’s most influential artists. The current trial proceedings are bringing decades of allegations, interviews and evidence before a Las Vegas jury. For decades, Tupac Shakur’s death remained one

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Dakotah Faye Is Building His Own Lane in Hip-Hop

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Independent Grind Is Paying Off for Dakotah Faye Photo: courtesy of Dakotah Faye / dakotahfaye.com Dakotah Faye has been putting in work—and the independent hip-hop artist is building the kind of momentum that’s getting harder to overlook. Born Dakotah Poitra and based in Minot, North Dakota, Faye has spent years developing his music, performing across

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J. Cole Brings The Fall-Off Tour to Minneapolis

One of hip-hop’s biggest names is headed back to Minneapolis. J. Cole will bring The Fall-Off Tour to Target Center on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, giving Twin Cities hip-hop fans a chance to see the Grammy-winning MC live as he takes his latest album on a massive international run. The Minneapolis stop comes as Cole

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