Follow The Beat On Twitter: Actor, Demetrius Shipp Jr. stopped by the “Tonight Show” to discuss his casting as Tupac in this year’s “All Eyez on Me” biopic. Probably the most anticipated movie of the summer premieres this Friday, June 16th. Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

T.I. continues to expand his brand with an Atlanta chapter of the popular V Live strip club he plans on opening later this month. The original V Live, which originated in Houston and ultimately expanded into New Orleans and right here in the Triple D, has become a popular place for many celebrities including Rihanna, who’s been […]

For whatever reason, Kanye West “auditioned” for American Idol. Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr., the hosts of American Idol, were treated to a surprise today, as they were greeted by a familiar face during Idol auditions in San Francisco. Also today in San Francisco, West was introduced by Barack Obama before performing at a fundraiser for the […]

Kanye West went on a random rant about in-app purchases, and we couldn't help but giggle a little.

Singer/actress Teyana Taylor is another person who wanted play Aaliyah in the upcoming Lifetime biopic. The role eventually went to teen Disney star Zendaya Coleman,…

“Django Unchained” proved to be one of the most controversial movies of 2012. From Black academics and intellectuals critiquing Quentin Tarantino’s depiction of slavery to…

Drake was on the show of one of his favorite people of all time, Jimmy Fallon last night and the conversation included everything from him hosting SNL this weekend to the first time ever tasting the sticky icky. It was right before an audition for a role in the Canadian show ‘Degrassi.’ I started really […]

A “Black Panther” movie may be a long ways off, but Marvel appears to be filling in the gap with their Black superhero line-up.  In…