Jay-Z: Hip-Hop’s First Billionaire Who Made It On His Own Terms
Jay-Z is not only a dope rapper, but he also has a number of firsts – including being the first black billionaire from hip-hop culture!

Erin Jackson – Making Black History At The Olympics In 2022
Erin Jackson made history during the 2022 Olympics as the first black woman to win a Gold medal in speed skating. Read more!

EXCLUSIVE: Jam Master Jay Murder Suspect Says DNA, Alibi Proves His Innocence In $1 Million Bid For Freedom
One of the suspects accused of murdering Run-DMC founder Jam Master Jay is hoping a judge will let him out of prison before his trial. Read more.

EXCLUSIVE: Snoop Dogg Set Up In FAKE Anti-Cop Song Fiasco
A conniving artist created a fake song and had the cops heated at Snoop Dogg, which resulted in some officers boycotting the rap star’s Super Bowl performance. Read more!

Huey Newton – Born Leader And Founder Of The Black Panther Party
Huey Newton created possibly the most defining historical movement ever seen in the Black community. Newton was the co-founder of the Black Panther Party, along with Bobby Seale. Their organization spearheaded a number of community support programs such as medical clinics, clothing banks, and food banks. Huey Newton was born on February 17th, 1942 in […]

Willie O’Ree And His Little-Known Journey To Break The NHL’s Color Barrier
Read about the history of NHL legend Willie O’ree and how he was the first black player in the National Hockey League! Read more!

King ISO Talks The Working With The Rock, Tech N9ne, And Why Mental Health Trumps Dope Bars
KING ISO has crafted one of the most powerful pieces of art in recent memory,. Now, he’s talking working with The Rock, Tech N9ne and mental health.

Judge Orders Cardi B To Battle Tattooed Man This Summer After Her European Tour
Cardi B will finally face off with a man who claims she stole his back tattoo in a blockbuster trial set for this summer!

Phillis Wheatley – America’s First Groundbreaking Poet
Phillis Wheatley became one of the first published African American poets. This post explores her life as a slave and her time after being emancipated.

Alexander Miles: The Genius Whose Invention Is Still In Use Today
Alexander Miles is well known as the inventor who revolutionized the design for elevators, ensuring they were safer for all. This article explores his work and his life.

T. Thomas Fortune – The Militant Ex-Slave Who Revolutionized Journalism
T. Thomas Fortune is considered one of the leading civil rights advocates for Black Americans through the late 1800s. This article explores his work.

Is Tory Lanez Expecting Another Child?
Could Tory Lanez be having another kid? Well, the rumors might just be all wrong here. Peep the pics!

The Story Of Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, America’s First Black Pop Star
Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield was a pioneering black singer who transcended the racism of her time to become one of the best known singers!

EXCLUSIVE: Jam Master Jay Murder Trial Dates Finally Set More Than 20 Years After Shocking Crime
The two men allegedly involved with the murder of hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay will head to trial this fall for the heinous crime! Read more!

AZ On Doe Or Die II, Nas Rick Ross, 50 Cent And His New Business
AZ is back and he promises he is not leaving us again. He discusses his newfound creative inspiration and his business moves on the way.

William Liedesdorff – The First Black Millionaire Who Helped Found San Francisco
William Liedesdorff is widely considered to be the first black millionaire. This article sheds some light on his fascinating story.

Mary Fields aka Stagecoach Mary – The Life Of The Legend Featured In Jay-Z’s “The Harder They Fall”
Stagecoach Mary is a legendary figure from the times of the Wild West. Learn more about Mary Fields and her incredible achievements.

Chuck D Talks Too Short’s Most Political Move & Songs That Shook The Planet
Chuck D is a legend on the mic and a revolutionary in thought. Now, he is taking it all to a new series “Songs That Shook the Planet.”

Reginald Lewis – The First Black Billionaire Who Played By His Own Rules
Reginald F. Lewis is known as America’s first black billionaire. This article explores his life and his incredible accomplishments.

Harry Pace: The Black Music Mogul Before Berry Gordy, Diddy, and Jay-Z
Harry Pace was the first black record mogul, as the founder of the Black Swan label. He paved the way for Black artists and songwriters in the United States.