Kobe Bryant, the rapper, was part of a historic week in Billboard with his one chart hit.
(January 28, 2020). Some fans of the late Kobe Bryant – the NBA legend – may recall that he also had an aspiring career as a rapper. In fact, he…
Grammys2020: Aerosmith and Run-DMC perform the hip-hop game changer that shot both to the Rock Hall of Fame
(January 27, 2020). As I watched Sunday night’s Grammys, I couldn’t help but reflect on how far hip-hop has come – despite Sean “Diddy” Combs’ earlier protests to the contrary.…
Eminem‘s killin’ ‘em: Murderous album moves him closer to Jay-Z’s record. Here’s why he’ll likely surpass it…
(January 26, 2020). Only four other recording acts in history have had more No. 1 albums than Eminem – and only one is a rapper: Jay-Z. That is the state…
From “Mammy” to Lizzo: the evolution of the full-figured black woman in American entertainment…
(January 23, 2020). You might call this the month of Lizzo. With Grammy night now just days away, and the popular singer/rapper/flautist up for eight awards – more than any…
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RRHOF2020: Whitney is in, but who will induct/accept for her at this year’s ceremony? Ten possible scenarios…
(January 18, 2020). The iconic pop singer and late superstar Whitney Houston was announced earlier this week as having been selected for this year’s class of inductees to the Rock…