International Nigerian gospel music minister, UD OKON has released his much anticipated new single “So Shall It Be” featuring Rev. Shedrack Charles of Church of God Mission. Marking his first release of the year 2023, the moving ballad is a song of worship and prayer affirming God’s word upon our lives. According to UD OKON, “So
Diddy with Nadeska Alexis and Ebro Darden – Apple Music 1 *Diddy, being the hip-hop legend and mogul that he is took over Apple Music 1 to celebrate the release of his new LP ‘The Love Album: Off the Grid’ The exclusive three-hour live takeover was anchored by Ebro Darden and Nadeska Alexis and featured
Kassidy Jones – screenshot *A protest is scheduled to be held on Saturday (09-16-23) at the McDonald’s store at 1728 Lomita Blvd., Lomita (CA) to demand justice for Kassidy Jones a 13-year-old African American honor roll student who was viciously attacked and beaten inside McDonald’s by a grown woman. The videotaped beating has gone viral.
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai (Getty) *Rapper Jeezy recently filed divorce papers and Social media’s memory is as long as God’s back and peeps came with the receipts to remind errybody that Jeannie Mai Jenkins once considered white meat as keeping her “mean and lean” and dark meat as something to fry it, dye it, and
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 28: Rapper Desiigner attends the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/FilmMagic) *Desiigner must register as a sex offender after getting caught masturbating on an airplane mid-flight. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ Hip Hop
Germaine Bolds-Leftridge *Germaine Bolds-Leftridge, a name synonymous with innovation and empowerment in the beauty industry, has not only been shaping the landscape of skincare for mature skin but has also been celebrating a remarkable 43-year journey of love and commitment with her husband, Doug Leftridge. Germaine, the visionary Founder of IKNOW Skincare, is a true
By Portia Wood A few months ago, I came across a gut-wrenching story of two esteemed faculty members at Johns Hopkins University, Drs. Nathan Connolly and Shani Mott. Their efforts to refinance their home revealed a harsh reality that many Black homeowners face: racial bias in home appraisals. After receiving a lowball valuation, they took
By the Houston Defender When legendary hip hop artist DMX — born Earl Simmons — died last year from a massive heart attack, a fight began over his extensive rap catalog. Despite selling more than 74 million albums and enjoying a wildly successful career in both music and movies, DMX died without a will. So
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Bishme Cromartie, winner of season 20 Project Runway- All Stars debuted his winning collection on Sept. 12 at the main stage of the coveted New York Fashion Week. The title of his winning collection is “Powering Through,” which is a testament to his strength of overcoming adversity and
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO A woman was found with fatal gunshot wounds in front of an apartment building in Northeast, D.C.on Sept. 9. Authorities from the First District Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call regarding a shooting in the 1200 block of Duncan Place at around 3:13 p.m. on Sept. 9.