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Detroit artist Akbar Walks wins acclaim for album ‘DUI’

“Man, they want me dead or alive. They want me to turn in my suit and give up my bowtie. Tryna paint the picture that…

7 Black shows we want to reboot instead of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Reports recently swirled that Will Smith hopes to bring a modern version of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air back to television. Now, as much as we...

French Montana fires shots in 50 Cent And Puff Daddy’s vodka war

Last week, Puff Daddy and 50 Cent’s war of words over their competing vodka brands took a funny turn when the Bad Boy mogul...

Clark Atlanta University scholar among HBCU All-Stars for 2015

ATLANTA — The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced its 2015 HBCU All-Stars, which includes Zoe McDowell, a junior biology major at Clark…

K. Michelle becomes first ever Black Jack Daniels’ brand ambassador

Controversial and provocative singer/reality show star K. Michelle has just snagged the endorsement deal of her life. The former “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” star…

‘Straight Outta Compton’ sequel already?

While Straight Outta Compton dominates the American box office and stir up discussion of police brutality that helped launch a revolutionary music genre, we learn…

Madame Tussauds increases security around Nicki Minaj wax figure (PHOTOS)

*Madame Tussauds Las Vegas has decided to increase security around its provocative Nicki Minaj wax statue after several people have found pleasure in molesting...

Janet Jackson teases new single ‘The Great Forever’ (Listen)

*Janet Jackson is giving us a taste of her new single from “Unbreakable.” After releasing “No Sleeep” earlier this year, Jackson ups the energy with...

Atlanta launches electric car program

Atlanta is embracing the latest in automotive technology. City Council has approved legislation that will deploy one of the largest municipal fleets of electric vehicles…

Nelson Mandela’s grandson charged with raping 15-year-old girl

*Nelson Mandela’s 24-year-old grandson, Mbuso Mandela, has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl at a restaurant in Johannesburg. Media reports say the victim was...

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