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Most people see June 27 as just another day on the calendar—but in Houston, it carries real hip-hop history. The day honors a Houston tradition tied to DJ Screw and the Screwed Up Click, built around the legendary June 27th Freestyle recorded in 1996. The session started as a birthday celebration for Click member DeMo […]

Legendary rapper Rick Ross brings a symphony orchestra concert to Dallas, with ticket giveaways on 97.9 The Beat.

Missy Elliott, a pioneering rapper, celebrates her legacy as a visionary icon, influencing music and empowering artists.

Cupid Talks Line Dance Legacy, “The Voice” Drama, and New Single on The Morning Hustle Line dance king Cupid stopped by The Morning Hustle for a conversation packed with culture, music, and a few surprises. Cupid reflected on the song that soundtracks every cookout, wedding, and family reunion. Dropping in 2007, the Cupid Shuffle is […]

Actress Leslie Jones recently admitted that she felt typecasted during her stint on 'SNL,' a fate that tends to fall on many Black actors.

Celebrity relationships don’t always last forever, but many famous exes remain connected through the children they share. Over the years, some of the biggest names in music, sports, television, and film have built families together, creating celebrity pairings that fans may have forgotten about, or never realized happened in the first place. MORE: Work Don’t […]

Nike got ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hype by reworking its Total 90 III sneaker to look like an actual soccer ball.

Oprah is in the hot seat with many Whitney Houston fans after claiming the late soul icon fell on her show back in 2009 while high on drugs.

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Iconic Black artists shockingly never won BET Awards, but some received lifetime achievement honors for their cultural impact.

Anything can happen onstage at the annual BET Awards, and these were some of the performances that we'll never forget.

Black artists have pushed boundaries of genres, defying labels & creating new musical forms - Beyoncé, Chloe x Halle, Lizzo showcase this genre-bending artistry.

Rhythm and Blues has been a major staple in music, especially in shaping the history of Black artists and their sound. R&B came from the blending of soul genres including blues, jazz, big band swing and more. Though the sound isn’t credited to a single artist, it was reported that producer and journalist Jerry Wexler […]