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Prosecutor Says Young Thug Was ‘Proclaimed Leader’ Of Violent Street Gang At Racketeering Trial...

Fulton County Chief Deputy District Attorney Adriane Love said YSL – the acronym for Young Thug’s label, Young Stoner Life Records – in fact stands for Young Slime Life, an Atlanta-based criminal street gang led by the rapper and affiliated with the national Bloods gang.

One-Hit wonders Of Hip-Hop

In the 50 years since its inception, hip-hop has become a powerful force to be reckoned with. Having only been around for half a century hasn't stopped hip-hop from giving us some of the biggest and best "one-hit wonders" in mainstream music.

The Bestselling Video Game Consoles Of All Time—And Dramas Behind Them

Competition between brands is prevalent in every major industry, but few battles are as fierce as the ones fought in the video gaming landscape.

Keke Palmer Keeps Minding Her Black-Owned Business

Multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Keke Palmer shows “100% Pure Love” for all the Black-owned companies you can shop at this holiday season and beyond.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Bravery Helps Us All

In “Cobra,” the Houston rapper discusses depression and self-harm. Here’s what Dr. Rheeda Walker, a therapist in Meg’s hometown, says about the lyrics and her impact.

Is JAY-Z’s Wealth Good For Black America?

He might hate being called a capitalist, but HOV got rich using the same system that leaves Black communities in jeopardy.

Tupac Shakur Could Win His First Grammy Almost 30 Years After His Death

Tupac Shakur may be on the path to winning a Grammy Award posthumously. The rapper, who died after being shot in Las Vegas in 1996, was one of three late artists who were nominated last week in best music film category.

Beyoncé Drops New Worldwide Trailer For ‘Renaissance’ Film

The “Renaissance” is not over. That’s according to Beyoncé, who on Thursday dropped a new trailer for her forthcoming “Renaissance” concert film.

Some Rap Lyrics Will Be Allowed In YSL RICO Case. Why Critics Have Called...

A judge ruled Thursday that rap lyrics can be admitted as evidence in the trial of alleged members of the Young Slime Life (YSL) Gang, including rapper Young Thug, a practice some critics have called a racist double standard.

Michael Oher Was Paid $138,000 From ‘The Blind Side’ Movie And Book, Touhy Family...

Michael Oher, whose life story was depicted in the Oscar-winning movie The Blind Side, filed a petition in August claiming the Tuohys told him they were going to adopt him, but instead filed a conservatorship that kept millions of dollars from him, including his share of the film proceeds.

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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...

Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.