Kirk Franklin defended GloRilla from religious critics and said the backlash over their gospel collaborations hurt him. Nolan Strong • Oct 29, 2026 @ 9:00 PM Kirk Franklin defended GloRilla after religious critics took issue with their gospel songs. He said the backlash hurt him…
After 33 years in gospel music, the Grammy-winning gospel artist reflects on his creative journey, the personal experiences that shaped his relationship with music and his decision to embrace every side of his artistry. After 33 years in gospel music, Kirk Franklin…
Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Joanna Natasegara, THE DISCIPLE follows the remarkable journey of Dutch-Moroccan rapper and producer Cilvaringz, who transformed himself from one of Wu-Tang Clan’s most devoted fans into an unlikely member of the hip-hop titan’s inner circle.
Iyanla Vanzant asked R. Kelly for forgiveness in a recent interview, where she also said the elder Black community as a whole abandoned him. When looking back at the decades-spanning sex crimes saga of R. Kelly that landed him in prison for…
J. Cole shuts down retirement rumors in a GQ interview with Mark Pitts, discussing Jay-Z's early pressure and Pitts' key role in shaping his career. AceShowbiz - J. Cole recently addressed rumors about his retirement plans, making it clear that he is not…
At the time, Dr. Khallid was emerging as one of the most recognizable voices associated with Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam. His uncompromising speeches and confrontational style attracted a following among young Black audiences, including members of…
Samad and Bella Shmurda’s Lagos is an uplifting song whose lyrics celebrate hustle, success, self-belief, and gratitude to God, as they reflect on their journey from struggle to fame and financial prosperity while embracing the rewards of their hard work…
Jay-Z has taken a look back on how the once-close friendship between The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac deteriorated into one of hip-hop's most infamous feuds. The Brooklyn rapper just released the first two episodes of his new JAŸ-Z in 8 docuseries, which sees…
If someone tells you to Feel the Fire, chances are, you’ll have mixed feelings. But that chaotic conflict of emotions is what lies at the very heart of Chicken Licken’s latest collab with Joe Public. Chicken Licken’s Rock My Soul…
When the idea of an NWA biopic was first mooted, there was only one real choice to direct it. F. Gary Gray made his name directing videos for Ice Cube and Dr Dre back in the day, and then made Cube…
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