african-american music
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The Life and Times of Soul Singer Al Green
In honor of his 80th birthday, we’re looking at the life of the legendary soul singer, Al Green.
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All Aboard! Famed ‘Soul Train’ Dancers Discuss Their Time On the Popular Series
It’s been 20 years since ‘Soul Train” went off the air for good. We’re looking back at the place to see the flyest fashion and the hottest dance moves.
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How Bobby Womack’s Marriage to His Mentor’s Widow Ended His Career, The Painful Accident That Took Al Green Back to Church, The Accident That Changed Teddy Pendergrass’s Life, The Sylvers: A Tragic Story of One of The Most Talented Family Musical Acts, Bobby Caldwell’s Voice Fooled Black Folks for Decades, Barry White Left His Loves to Fight for His Estate, Don Cornelius: The Man Who Brought Soul Music to America
We’re looking back at some of the most scandalous stories in R&B and soul music history.
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Do You Remember The Fat Boys? The Highs and Tragic Lows of One the 80s Most Popular Hip-Hop Groups
Along with LL Cool J and Run-D.M.C., these three friends from Brooklyn were the biggest group in the game. But their crossover success would cost them.
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This Viral Asian Praise Team That Sounds Just Like Black Gospel Singers Has Black Folks Divided
One online user declared those outside of the Black community “love to have the rhythm BUT NEVER THE BLUES!”
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From Kendrick Lamar to Missy Elliot, The Best Rags To Riches Stories in Hip-Hop
Several MCs including 50 Cent, Missy Elliot and DMX went through some incredibly difficult times to achieve success.
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These Are The Rappers To Watch In 2025
MCs such as Samara Cyn, Ray Vaughn and Benji Blue Bills are due for a big 2025.
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LL Cool J ‘Humbly’ Insists Fans Will ‘One Day’ See Him As ‘Most Important Rapper Ever’
The rapper/actor discussed his influence on hip-hop, explaining why he’s one of its most impactful artists of all time.
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Why These Two 70-Year-Old White Guys Can Out Rap Your Favorite Rappers…Seriously
We know Black folks are protective of Hip-Hop, but it seems like Pete and Bas get a pass.
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In the Crucial Swing State of Georgia, Rappers Might Hold the Key to the Upcoming Election
Celebrity endorsements in the swing state are getting a little too competitive.