Rap pioneer Afrika Bambaataa died on April 9, 2026, in Pennsylvania at the age of 68 following a long battle with prostate cancer. A New York City native who grew up in the Bronx, he renamed himself Afrika Bambaataa after winning a trip to Africa through an essay contest. DeeplyContinue Reading
NEW YORK, NY — Jai’Len Josey has officially signed with WME for global representation ahead of her debut album, Serial Romantic.” The partnership arrives as Josey prepares for the April 24 release of her highly anticipated major-label debut, Serial Romantic, via Def Jam Recordings. An Atlanta native whose artistry is rootedContinue Reading
In celebration of National Reading Month, entrepreneur and literacy advocate Reginald Braxton is expanding his “I Love to Read” program to empower students across the country. As the CEO of All N All Supplies, Braxton is sponsoring the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Essay and Oratorical Contest, awarding cashContinue Reading
GLENDALE, CA – Nearly a century after the birth of the “Godfather of Rap,” the spirit of comedy legend Rudy Ray Moore is returning to the silver screen. In honor of what would have been Moore’s 99th birthday, Dolemite Films has officially announced its relaunch with the premiere of theContinue Reading