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Insecure Intermissions: Perhaps It’s Time for a Second of Reflection and ‘Chillin’, Okay?!’
Sometimes everybody just needs a moment to relax, relate and release, okay?!
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The Hollywood Walk of Fame Just Got Supa Dupa Fly With the Addition of Missy Elliott’s Star
Ciara, Lizzo and Mona Scott-Young were all on hand to celebrate the hip-hop legend’s latest milestone.
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KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane Set to Face Off in Verzuz
Brooklyn and the Bronx are set to collide in the latest installment of the cultural phenomenon.
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R&B Singer-Songwriter Andrea Martin Dies at 49
Over the course of her career, Martin penned hits for several award-winning artists such as En Vogue, Monica, Toni Braxton and Jennifer Hudson.
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Damon Wayans Says He Wants to Do a Verzuz Battle Against Dave Chappelle
The comedian and actor proposed a comedians version during a radio interview over the weekend.
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Would Lil' Kim Proceed in a Verzuz Battle Against Nicki Minaj? Yes Indeed!
The “Crush on You” artist revealed her ideal matchup during a pre-show interview at the 2021 BET Awards.
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11-Year-Old Black Girl Killed After NY State Trooper Rams Family's SUV After Traffic Stop. Father Says Trooper Is to Blame
Tristin Goods said he fled out of fear for his family’s safety after an irate trooper filled their SUV with pepper spray knowing young girls were inside.
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Social Distancing With Stacy Adams: Steve Harvey Is Hosting the Isley Brothers Verzuz Earth Wind & Fire
The shine of Steve Harvey’s teeth and the sheen of his mustache are providing the positive energy you may be feeling this week because the comedian-actor has just landed his next hosting gig! On Tuesday, Verzuz officially announced that Steve will be assuming hosting duties for this Easter Sunday’s main event: The Isley Brothers Verzuz…
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Triller Network Acquires Verzuz, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland to Join Management Team
It looks like it’s a case of owner money Verzuz executive money because creators Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have some huge news! According to Billboard, the streaming platform and global pandemic lockdown-era phenomenon has been acquired by Triller Network, which is the parent company of the Triller video-making and social media app. “This is a…
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The 2021 Skippies: An Interview With the Bay Area About Whether or Not They Were Snubbed In the 'Best Verzuz' Category
Last week, The Root dropped our nominations for the second annual The Blackest Awards, or more simply, the 2021 Skippies. The categories, both fun and serious, are fairly non-controversial. The nominations though, can sometimes tread into “Yo, how are you going to include X but not Y?” One such situation this year centered on a…