“Drowning,” KatzDylan’s newest hit, is shattering streaming records all around the world. The song went on to become an immediate hit, propelling KatzDylan’ career to new heights. He and his great music have attracted fans from all around the world.
KatzDylan has been connected with music since he was a child, having been born in the heart of house music. He’s seen the flow of music expand and develop over the years he’s been in the business. As a result, he has a thorough understanding of how music works and influences people. This is expressed to the fullest extent feasible through his music.
The song “Drowning” was very recently released. The music surprised everyone and defied all expectations. You will feel utterly invigorated after listening to it. It’s amazing how much of a difference a simple restart can make.
When Rihanna announced her pregnancy, most people were overjoyed and happy that the singer got preggers after years of hard work in the music industry.
Her boyfriend ASAP Rocky is the toast of the town for most people.
So from our company AllHipHop to your “company” congratulations!
Nevertheless, there is a contingency of people that is unhappy with the news. Kinda. They – somehow – thought they had a shot with Rihanna and that now that shot is gone.
To that, I say:
They have decided to direct their anger and rage to one person. Brother Has.
I am sure you remember when A$AP Rocky was facing multiple years in jail while he was in Switzerland. If you recall, his crew beat up some local yokel overseas and got locked up. When that happened, he was in an international crisis that even Donald Trump had to get involved with.
ASAP was smart enough not to be all overly gracious to Donald Trump, but he was still extremely gracious to one man. Brother Has!
If not for the efforts of Brother Has, ASAP Rocky would still be incarcerated and unable to impregnate Rihanna.
There is a multi-verse somewhere where they don’t even meet each other and consummate their relationship with the birth of a new child. However, in this universe, this is happening!
And you can blame one man: Brother Has!
BrotherMan is a shadowy figure in the world of music and entertainment that has been pulling strings behind the scenes for years. He has been largely unnoticed by the mainstream, but folks like us know exactly who he is! He even has a blue verified check on IG.
We have no beef with him, but he is to blame for this current situation that has Rihanna blessed beyond measure with a new baby!
Comedian Bill Cosby’s criminal sex assault case may soon be revived in a judge acquiesces to the will of a Pennsylvania D.A. The prosecutor is making a bid to the U.S. Supreme Court to put the 84-year-old back behind prison bars to finish serving time on his 2018 drugging and molestation conviction.
According to ABC, four years ago, the man often called “America’s Dad” was convicted by a jury of slipping drugs to college sports administrator Andrea Constand in 2004 and then having nonconsensual sexual relations with her. He became the first, and one of the few celebrities, to be found guilty of these types of crimes in the #MeToo era.
Despite the conviction, Cosby was released in June of 2021 after Cosby’s team alleged to the judge that he believed he entered into an agreement with a former Pennsylvania D.A. that despite whatever he confessed, he would not be prosecuted.
With this understanding, he shared damning testimony that yielded to the court’s belief that he indeed abused at least one woman in 2005. That testimony, dug up illegally according to the defense, was a linchpin for his guilty verdict.
Last summer, however, a judge honored the original arrangement and let the disgraced funnyman out of jail.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney Kevin Steele is trying to revive the case. Looking at the facts, Steele says that the written evidence of this nonprosecution promise is a 2005 news release from Bruce Castor and that that does not constitute an immunity agreement.
The Philadelphia comedian’s legal team is pushing for the justice to reject the inquiry. Cosby’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean wrote in the 15-page response filed Monday, Jan. 31, “Notwithstanding the commonwealth’s warning of imminent catastrophic consequences, the Cosby holding will likely be confined to its own ‘rare, if not entirely unique’ set of circumstances, making review by this court particularly unjustified.”
People will learn more about Cosby by watching, as reported by AllHipHop.com, W. Kamau Bell’s new documentary that premiered in January at Sundance.
U.K drill rappers Suspect AGB and Swavey AGB have reportedly arrived back in the U.K after extradition from Kenya.
The two members of the North London Drill crew Active Gxng, were arrested in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old in August 2019.
Kenyan law enforcement released a statement yesterday (Mon. 31) confirming the extradition.
“Murder Fugitives Wanted in U.K Finally Extradited,” DCI Kenya, the official Twitter account for The Directorate of Criminal Investigations-Kenya reports. “The two murder fugitives who were arrested by detectives last Wednesday, have finally been extradited to face trial in the U.K.”
DCI Kenya continued, “Mohamud Siyad Abdihakim ,24 and Monteiro Tariq Kennedy Mangal, 21, both British nationals, were arrested by Transnational and Organized Crimes detectives in Kilimani, following intelligence leads.”
They further state the pair were arrested in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old boy identified as Alex Smith, from London. “Metropolitan police who have been looking for the suspects believe that one of the two arrested fugitives carried out the actual stabbing, while the other one was driving one of the stolen cars.”
They claim Suspect and Swavey hid in the upmarket suburbs of Nairobi to avoid detention in the U.K and have now been extradited. They also state Tariq had a fake Somalian I.D card and a dagger in his possession at the time of the arrest.
Murder Fugitives Wanted in U.K Finally Extradited
The two murder fugitives who were arrested by detectives last Wednesday, have finally been extradited to face trial in the U.K. Mohamud Siyad Abdihakim ,24 and Monteiro Tariq Kennedy Mangal, 21, both British nationals, pic.twitter.com/Pjl04CXYmO
were arrested by Transnational and Organized Crimes detectives in Kilimani, following intelligence leads. An international arrest warrant had been issued against them for the brutal murder of a 16-year-old boy identified as Alex Smith, from Wembley, in north-west London. pic.twitter.com/DVTqXwdFEs
In March 2002, The Mirror reported 16-year-old Alex Smith was murdered in an ongoing feud between gangs from Camden, North London. Arif Biomy, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years. Yusuf Yusuf, also 19, was sentenced to 34 months detention for his part in destroying two stolen vehicles used in the attack. Police say this could have helped two other people involved in the murder flee the country. These men are thought to be Suspect and Swavey.
“Suspcicious Acitivty”
Meanwhile, a post appeared on Suspect’s Instagram page confirming his arrest. Despite the rapper’s current circumstances, “Suspect’s Management Team” dropped a trailer and the tracklist for a new project. They claim “Suspect is innocent” and will be back. They pleaded for fans to support “Suspicious Activity,” out on Feb. 6.
Additionally, U.K drill producer, Hallow posted a trailer for a new Suspect video today (Feb. 1). “#ActiveGxng @suspect_agb – Freedoms Priceless – Remix (Produced By Me ) – Out Friday ⏰”
Suspect has continued to release music, albeit from an unknown location. The Active Gxng member dropped his most recent Freestyle on GRM Daily in December.
Big KRIT shows his sense of humor in this ultra throwback type vibe for his new track “So Cool.” This track can be found on his upcoming project Digital Roses Don’t Die. He took to IG to share the news with his fans recently, “
Diamond Blue Smith, aka Baby Blue Whoaaaa, was arrested in 2020 for an alleged Payment Protection Program (PPP) scheme. The U.S. Department of Justice claimed the Pretty Ricky member attempted to scam the government out of $24 million in loans provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Baby Blue and Pennsylvania towing company owner Tonye C. Johnson were charged with wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud in federal criminal complaints filed in the Southern District of Florida.
In August 2021, Baby Blue pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The 37-year-old Miramar, Florida resident was later sentenced to 20 months in federal prison.
“This sentencing serves as a deterrent to anyone who would commit fraud targeting COVID-19 relief programs,” stated Acting Assistant Director Jay Greenberg of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division.
Jay Greenberg added, “Programs like these were created to help individuals during a pandemic, not for fraudsters to take advantage for personal gain. The FBI will continue to pursue criminal actors who engage in this activity.”
Baby Blue Tells His 69,000 Twitter Followers How To Reach Him Behind Bars
“We all make mistakes… I admit I made a mistake, I’ve learned from it the hard way and won’t make it again. My mistakes don’t define me as a man and I will come out of this more than I was before. With more integrity, more character, more knowledge of myself, more wiser, more stronger!” wrote Baby Blue on Instagram in December.
Diamond “Baby Blue” Smith is now set to face the consequences of his wire fraud conspiracy conviction. The former Love & Hip Hop: Miami cast member took to Twitter to inform his followers about his pending incarceration.
Baby Blue tweeted:
Turning myself in to the Feds on Monday, February 7th. If you wanna write me or send me anything, see info below… Diamond Blue Smith # 11322509 FCI COLEMAN LOW FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION SATELLITE CAMP P.O. BOX 1027 COLEMAN, FL 33521 (White Envelopes Only)
@BabyBlueWhoaaaa Twiter
In total, twenty-five people have been charged for their alleged participation in the illegal nationwide PPP plot in the Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Florida, and Middle District of North Carolina. At least twenty defendants have been convicted.
Turning myself in to the Feds on Monday, February 7th. If you wanna write me or send me anything, see info below…
Diamond Blue Smith # 11322509 FCI COLEMAN LOW FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION SATELLITE CAMP P.O. BOX 1027 COLEMAN, FL 33521 (White Envelopes Only)
Wild ‘N Out will premiere its monumental 300th episode on February 22 at 8 pm ET/PT on VH1. Nick Cannon’s long-running sketch comedy game show first began airing on MTV in 2005.
For a three-week period, Wild ‘N Out is partnering with Super League Gaming to produce live streams inside the metaverse. Each Metaverse Remix broadcast will allow Minecraft players to freestyle rap, discuss Wild ‘N Out episodes, and diss hosts Nick Cannon and Justina Valentine through the Minehut Lobby in-game chat.
“Today’s teenagers are in the gaming metaverse. MTV, arguably the most influential teen culture brand in history, recognizes the power of meeting this elusive audience where they are most passionately engaged,” says Matt Edelman, Chief Commercial Officer of Super League Gaming.
Matt Edelman adds, “We are grateful to be able to provide live broadcasts and fun experiences to Wild ‘N Out fans of all ages, and to continue delighting our growing player community through this one-of-a-kind partnership.”
New episodes of Wild ‘N Out will run every Tuesday and Wednesday night. The Wild ‘N Out: Metaverse Remix immersive experience will be available following each program.
“Wild ‘N Out is one of our most creative show formats, so it’s an ideal series to explore interactive ways in which audiences can engage and make creative decisions while experiencing the show,” said Jason White, CMO, MTV Entertainment Group.
Jason White continues, “We are excited to partner with Super League Gaming as we continue to drive entertainment forward, and can’t wait to see how fans and talent respond and level up their game inside the metaverse.”
Team Old School will face off against Team New School for the latest installments of Wild ‘N Out. Since its inception, the show has been a launching pad for comedians such as Kevin Hart, Mike Epps, Katt Williams, Pete Davidson, Affion Crockett, DeRay Davis, DC Young Fly, and others.
The upcoming 17th season of Wild ‘N Out will feature guest appearances by Fat Joe, Wyclef Jean, Saucy Santana, Naughty By Nature, G-Eazy and Kossiko, Belly, Dreamdoll, Spice, D. Smoke, J.I. The Prince of NY, Maxo Cream, Baby Tate, EST Gee, Dave East, Kid ‘N Play, Mariah the Scientist, Bleu, and many more.
Nick Cannon and Michael Goldman executive produce Wild ‘N Out for NCredible Entertainment. Candida Boyette-Clemons executive produces for MTV Entertainment Studios. Nile Evans and Annie Gillies serve as showrunners and executive producers. Tishawn Smikle and Amy Starr are co-executive producers.
Doja Cat‘s pays homage to Nicki Minaj in her latest release, “Get Into It (Yuh)” from the Planet Her album. It’s a sexy pink futuristic world and its also the song from the Taco Bell commercial.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the new craze in the world of blockchains. Numerous recording artists – such as Tory Lanez, Doja Cat, Curren$y, Dave East, and Snoop Dogg – have embraced the use of those digital assets.
While Kanye “Ye” West is usually at the forefront of innovation in the music business, the 44-year-old billionaire is passing on the NFT trend at the moment. Ye addressed that form of virtual investment on his Instagram page.
“My focus is on building real products in the real world, real food, real clothes, real shelter. Do not ask me to do a f###### NFT… Ask me later,” wrote Kanye West in a hand-written note.
The Instagram caption read, “STOP ASKING ME TO DO NFT’s. I’M NOT FINNA CO-SIGN… FOR NOW I’M NOT ON THAT WAVE. I MAKE MUSIC AND PRODUCTS IN THE REAL WORLD.”
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Kanye West is currently preparing to release the sequel to 2021’s well-received Donda album. The forthcoming Donda 2 is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, February 22. Freebandz chief Future served as an executive producer.
Donda debuted at #1 on the weekly Billboard 200 rankings with 309,000 units. The record-breaking project became Kanye West’s tenth chart-topper. Donda also earned Ye multiple Grammy nominations, including Best Rap Album and Album Of The Year.
In addition to his work in the music business, Kanye West is a fashion mogul as the head of the Yeezy brand. The Atlanta-born, Chicago-raised musician/entrepreneur also aunched an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2020.
Soulja Boy has been working hard to make sure his legacy includes being recognized as the first rapper to… well, do everything. The “Crank That” hitmaker felt the need to correct fellow internet-savvy rapper Lil B on one of his takes.
On Monday, Lil B tweeted, “Wiz Khalifa was the 1st rapper I seen on Twitter. This was during MySpace. He was already huge on Twitter!” Those comments caught the eye of Soulja Boy.
The souljaboytellem.com album creator quote tweeted his “Swag OD” and “Y.G.R.N” collaborator and added, “😂😂😂you must be high as F##. I was the first rapper on Twitter. B stop that.”
Soulja Boy later posted, “Check the dates. Why u just cap 🧢 like that?” SB also uploaded screenshots of his Twitter profile and Wiz Khalifa’s Twitter profile.
According to the images, Soulja Boy joined Twitter in October 2008. Wiz Khalifa apparently signed up for the social media service in February 2009. For the record, Lil B first began engaging on Twitter in May 2009.
“Soulja don’t lie I see you bra!!!!!! Big homie!!!!!!” The BasedGod responded to Soulja Boy. Lil B returned to the 15-year-old platform to write, “@souljaboy is the big homie family and 1st rapper period!”
While Soulja Boy was checking Lil B over his tweet, Wiz Khalifa was reminiscing about 2010. The Pittsburgh-raised spitter tweeted to Lil B, “Love you, bro. Still remember Vegas when ‘Black and Yellow’ first came out.”
Some of the earliest high-profile rap stars on Twitter include Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter (November 2008), Sean “Diddy” Combs (December 2008), Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (December 2008), Wale (December 2008), Joe Budden (January 2009), and Fabolous (February 2009).
Wiz Khalifa was the 1st rapper I seen on twitter this was during MySpace he was already huge on twitter! – Lil B
For the two CM10 covers, Yo Gotti took inspiration from two of the greatest rappers-turned-label heads of all time. New York City emcee Jay-Z and New Orleans emcee Lil Wayne influenced the art for the tenth chapter of Gotti’s Cocaine Muzik series.
Today I Reveal my Artwork Which Displays myself. Still a Street N!gga by heart jumping out a Trackhawk shirt off wit My Chains on Ready for whatever come with this Life ! Thru Prayer 🙏🏾 Blessings & Hard Work On this Project I show you how to go from just a Street N!ggas to a EXECUTIVE STREET N!GGA 🏆 – SIDE A Let’s Go 💨💨💨 Take Notes Dis FREE GAME. ! FEBRUARY 4th !!!
Young Money boss Lil Wayne and Yo Gotti collaborated on several songs throughout their runs. Gotti is currently signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation management agency. While CM10 could be his last LP, the Memphis representative is still leading his Collective Music Group label.
Indie Arie is standing in solidarity with Neil Young, removing her music and podcast from Spotify.
Young requested the streaming platform remove his catalog in protest against podcaster Joe Rogan. His view is “The Joe Rogan Experience” has been spreading damaging misinformation concerning coronavirus and vaccines. India Arie agreed although she has additional issues with the broadcaster. She released a statement on Monday evening (Jan. 31), citing her reasons for the decision.
“It’s Also His Language Around Race”
“I have decided to pull my music and podcast from Spotify,” said Arie. “Neil Young opened a door that I must walk through. I believe in freedom of speech. However, I find Joe Rogan problematic for reasons other than his Covid interviews. For me, it’s also his language around race.”
She continued, “What I am talking about is respect – who gets it and who doesn’t. Paying musicians a fraction of a penny? And him $100M? This shows the type of company they are and the company that they keep. I’m tired.”
Furthermore, the “Brown Skin” hitmaker is not here for anyone coming at her in the comments section. “I wonder who else is tired,” India Arie added in the caption. “Any slick talkers with private pages will be blocked. #worthy #paymusicians #deletespotify #respectmusicians #whatifweallleave”
A spokesperson for Arie confirmed to Rated R&B that the singer has already filed official requests to have her music taken down. She currently has 1.3 million monthly listeners on the streaming service.
India Arie Blasts The Music Industry
Meanwhile, the singer recently used the viral social media 10-year challenge to highlight “how TRASH the music industry is.”
“Seeing old pictures reminds me of how TRASH the music industry is,” she began in a series of posts on her Instagram Story. “SHEER and utter Trash. The music industry is racist.sexist.deceitful. It steals from artists. Trash. I’ll never heal from all of it because some of it shaped my life in ways I can’t get back. BUT! I LOOOOOVE who I am. So, I imagine the journey was meant to be. But those old pictures. The industry made me feel like I WASN’T beautiful. I can tell you some STORIES HONEY!”
However, India Arie is grateful for the experience and has emerged on the other side wiser and “MORE beautiful.”
“But in truth — I was just WAY ahead of my time,” she continued. “I used to really try to do everything right. Now? I do what’s honest. I’m grateful to have been heard! but also I paid a HIGH cost. And for ANYONE who I paved the way for — YOU are why it was all worth it.”
She added, “I HAVE GROWN FREE! And MORE beautiful. And exponentially SOULFUL! So. the journey was worth it. And MY MOST POWERFUL DAYS ARE STILL TO COME! And to everyone who in the industry who hurt, used, sued, played, stole from, betrayed me. THANK YOU. And Also [F### You].”
However, he is back delivering a stern message, although the intended recipient of his tweet is unclear. He posted a cryptic tweet during the early hours of Monday morning (Jan. 31.)
“You did not hit my girl/lil chick/ whatever you call it,” Meek Mill declared. “I just ripped b4 you,I know it’s a lil exciting we touch the same woman lol you don’t gotta downplay me to boost ya ego up lol just vibe out.”
However, people were confused and speculated about who Meek Mill might be referring to. Who is the chick? Who is the guy he’s subtweeting? Is he trying to “downplay” Meek to boost their own ego? So far, the questions remain unanswered.
Meanwhile, his former girlfriend and the mother of his one-year-old son posted a cute video yesterday. The pair separated in 2020 shortly after the birth of their child. Fashion designer Milan “Milano” Harris looked gorgeous, sporting a chocolate bodysuit from her brand.
She took to Instagram to show off her dancing skills, bopping along to dance anthem, “Gonna make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now.)”
“Did I kill it or nah,” she asked in the caption. Perhaps Meek Mill was scanning the comments and saw a response that had him battling the green-eyed monster.
Meanwhile, back on Twitter, Meek was being roasted in the replies to his outburst. While a few laughed and agreed, most were confused or simply wanted him to stop tweeting.
When one confused commenter asked for an explanation, another responded with “He had sex with a woman. Somebody had sex with that woman after , and that somebody is making it seem like he took her from Meek. Meek is explaining that it’s just his leftovers.”
Beyonce has given her fans something to be excited about, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The multihyphenate shared a series of stunning images from her latest Ivy Park drop on Instagram shortly after midnight on Monday (Jan. 31). Beyonce makes a dazzling ambassador for her brand, clad in a red velour tracksuit and updated classic Sam Smith sneakers. The shoes come in off-white with caramel-colored rubber-dipped midsoles and a cute heart design on the outsole.
Further details reveal the new Ivy Park x Adidas collection, “Ivy Heart,” includes footwear, apparel, and accessories and will arrive on Feb. 9. Beyonce dropped the trailer featuring her models sporting a range of vibrant pink and red colors, complete with heart motifs. Troye Sivan, Karrueche Tran, Tyson Beckford, Shu Pei Qin, and Naomi Watanabe all appear in the
Beyonce is much-admired for her message of body positivity, and her brand epitomizes that. The latest offering promises to be “INCLUSIVE STYLES FOR EVERY BODY.” The collaborative collection is “Crafted with every shape and person in mind,” and “features silhouettes for all genders with sizes ranging from [XS] to [4X].”
The Ivy Heart collection consists of more than 30 pieces ranging in price from $30 to $300. Fans can cop a range of pieces, including a faux latex puffer coat, parka and basketball cap, and a velour dress and tracksuit. There are also several items of footwear in the capsule collection, including a red swim slide and Ivy Park Superstar Plim mule-style shoes. For the sneakerheads, there’s the pink Ivy Park x Adidas Ultra Boost sneakers and the IVP Superstar sneakers in off-white.
Meanwhile, Beyonce fans and fashion lovers can get their hands on the collection online via Adidas.com on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at noon ET/9 a.m. PT. Ivy Heart will also be available in select Adidas stores on Feb. 10.
NLE Choppa has responded to the criticism following his Funk Flex freestyle by getting busy! He dropped a video from his latest album and a fresh new freestyle on Thursday (Jan. 31).
The “Shotta Flow” hitmaker dropped a new video for “Stompin,” hot on the heels of the release of his sophomore album, “Me vs Me.” NLE Choppa plays a bevy of characters in the visuals, at one point flying through the air Superman-style while dressed as Batman. In another gorier scene, he plays a butcher tenderizing meat while splattering blood all over his white apron.
Watch NLE Choppa – “Stompin” Below
NLE Choppa also shared a new L.A. Leakers freestyle after stopping by Power 106. After receiving backlash for his Funk Flex bars this time, he spat a freestyle over Mike Jones’s 2004 hit “Still Tippin,’” featuring Paul Wall, and Slim Thug.
“Back And Better, What They Gone Say Now 🤔🔥?” he asked. “Shoutout To @Laleakers #MeVsMe OUT NOW LINK IN BIO 💜”
Meanwhile, later on Thursday, 19-year-old, Memphis rapper took to Twitter to remind his critics of his solid body of work. He said he put out one of the best projects this month, and if people disagree, they’re hating.
“Hate On Me All Y’all Want, Yall Can’t Say My Mixtape Bad. I Worked My Ass Off On It… Humbly,” he said.
NLE Choppa continued, “Me and @1GunnaGunna had the hardest tapes of January if you disagree you simply haven’t took the time out to listen to minel #MeVsMe.”
In years past, one could find a Black History Month event in almost any corner of culture. But with the Omicron virus wreaking havoc on our nation, it has become progressively harder to have a meet-up to celebrate Black excellence in person.
But thanks to streaming services, platforms that have taken over how people consume content in the privacy of their own homes, people can celebrate BHM with the flick of a remote control.
Check out ten must-see movies, spanning generations of cinema noir, that are available all February on Philo.
Janet. (2022)
An intimate and unfiltered look at the untold story of Janet Jackson filmed over the spawn of three years featuring archival footage, never before seen home videos, and star-studded interviews.
2. JD Lawrence’s Malcolm, Martin & Me (2019)
Lucky is wrongfully imprisoned after a public uprising that left his brother killed. He wants revenge but is visited by two mysterious men, Martin and Malcolm, who take him on a historical, educational journey to find nonviolent solutions.
3. I Am Not Your Negro (2016)
In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, “Remember This House.” The book was to be a revolutionary, personal account of the lives and assassinations of three of his close friends: Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time of Baldwin’s death in 1987, he left behind only 30 completed pages of this manuscript. Filmmaker Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished.
4. The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman (1974)
Beginning during the racial turmoil of 1960s Louisiana, 110-year-old ex-slave Jane Pittman (Cicely Tyson) grants an interview to a persistent journalist and relates the remarkable story of her life. Orphaned early, she toils on a plantation until a chance meeting with a white Union soldier named Brown changes her outlook. Jane’s emancipation marks only the beginning of an arduous and heartbreaking odyssey, framed by the horrors of slavery and the justice of the civil rights movement. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman stars the late Academy Award winner, Cicely Tyson.
5.Set It Off (1996)
After being fired from her job as a bank teller, Frankie (Vivica A. Fox) begins working at a janitorial service with her friends Tisean (Kimberly Elise), a single mother; Cleo (Queen Latifah), a boisterous lesbian; and Stony (Jada Pinkett), who is dealing with the recent death of her brother. The women are struggling with their finances, so they decide to start robbing banks. At first, the group is successful, but they soon attract the attention of an obsessive detective (John C. McGinley).
6.Marshall (2017)
Young Thurgood Marshall faces one of his greatest challenges while working as a lawyer for the NAACP. Marshall travels to conservative Connecticut when wealthy socialite Eleanor Strubing accuses Black chauffeur Joseph Spell of sexual assault and attempted murder. He soon teams up with Sam Friedman, a local Jewish lawyer who’s never handled a criminal case. Together, the two men build a defense while contending with racist and anti-Semitic views from those who deem Spell to be guilty. Marshall stars the late award-winning actor, Chadwick Boseman.
7. Fences (2016)
Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player but was deemed too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. Bitter over his missed opportunity, Troy creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son’s (Jovan Adepo) chance to meet a college football recruiter. Fences is a 2016 Academy Award-winning film starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. Fences is written by the late playwright, August Wilson.
8. Moonlight (2016)
A look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, a young black man growing up in Miami. His epic journey to manhood is guided by the kindness, support, and love of the community that helps raise him. Moonlight is a 2016 Academy Award Winning film directed by Barry Jenkins and stars Mahershala Ali and Janelle Monae.
9. Thomas Allen Harris, About Face: The Evolution of a Black Producer (2017)
As the AIDS epidemic in New York escalates during the ’80s, a young, out, black producer creates public television programs focused on HIV/AIDS, bringing folks who were previously ignored by mainstream media to the core of the public discussion. Despite the program’s success in breaking open the narrative of the crisis, the pushback Harris received from the channel’s executives and constraints of corporate media ultimately led the artist to suspend work in public television. 28 years later, Harris draws from these resurfaced tapes and an essay he’d written at the time: “About Face: The Evolution of a Black Producer.”
10. The Book Of Negroes (2015)
Kidnapped in Africa and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate a revolution in New York, isolation in Nova Scotia, and the treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, in an attempt to secure her freedom in the eighteenth century.
These shows and more can be seen on Philo. In addition to watching these movies on demand, you can also check out it 60+ top-rated television channels, including AMC, A&E, MTV, BET, Discovery, VH1, Food Network, History, Nickelodeon, OWN, TLC, Lifetime, Hallmark, Paramount, TV One, and more.
Cleveland’s Doe Boy, signed to Epic Records, is one of the hottest new artist coming out in 2022. We posted his last single with Nardo Wick and G Herbo and now we get another big time track with West Coast crooner Ty Dolla Sign. This song is for the girl who has been down through the ups and downs that Doe Boy has faced throughout his time in the streets trying to get money and stay alive at all costs. Ty Dolla’s verse is on another level, this ain’t no throw away track. Tune in below:
Christian Hip Hop artist GAWVI is no longer a member of the Reach Records roster.
Lecrae’s label dropped GAWVI over lewd misconduct allegations. Reach Records issued a statement about his release on Monday (January 31).
“Due to behavior that is inconsistent with our core values, we have ended our professional relationship with GAWVI,” the label announced. “This was a tough decision for us because of the level of complexity and because we invest in our artists not just for their talent, but also as brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Reach Records continued, “This is something we have been processing for over a year and have wrestled with what would be the right way forward. New details that were provided made us realize today’s decision was necessary. We also want our actions to be a reflection of love, care, and concern for those who fail and those who are affected by our failures.”
GAWVI’s been accused of sending unsolicited pics of his private parts to multiple women while he was married. Christian rap website Rapzilla detailed the allegations against him in a story published on Monday.
“Each of us needs God’s grace and we invite you to pray for the families and individuals whose lives are being impacted,” Reach Records said regarding GAWVI. “This is not a chance to throw anybody away. We continue to hope for restoration to be the outcome.”
Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker tattooed themselves with an album title they’re not even using.
In a TikTok video posted by Machine Gun Kelly, the Interscope Records artist revealed his next album will be titled Mainstream Sellout. The LP was originally supposed to be called Born With Horns, which MGK and Travis Barker both got tattooed on their forearms.
“OK, we’re friends no matter what, right?” MGK questioned Barker – who said yes – in the TikTok clip.
Machine Gun Kelly followed up, “Remember when we got the new album name tattooed on our arms?”
The video then flashed back to six months ago when the two got the Born With Horns ink. After cutting back to the present, Barker came to the realization that MGK was changing the title.
Both men began laughing as MGK confirmed the switch. Barker asked what the new title was, leading to a graphic unveiling the Mainstream Sellout name.
Mainstream Sellout will be the follow-up to 2020’s Tickets To My Downfall, which was Machine Gun Kelly’s first pop-punk album. The rapper-turned-singer’s change in style helped him reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for the first time in his career.
Watch MGK and Barker talk about the Mainstream Sellout title below.
Kilo Kish delivers a mind bending and genre bending visual for her collaboration with Vince Staples. If you want to think outside the box, better yet outside of this universe press play on this this loud and glitch inspired R&B trap styled track. There’s really no fitting this song in any sort of box, no matter how hard you try – its just an absolute banger and needs play.
