New York

Shyne Says He Was the 'Fall Guy' In 1999 Nightclub Shooting In New York

The former Bad Boy rapper received a 10-year prison sentence for his alleged involvement in the infamous incident with the Bad Boy founder.
04/19/2024

DJ Mister Cee's Cause of Death Revealed

The hip-hop pioneer passed away on April 10 at 57 years old.
04/17/2024

Report: Legendary New York DJ Mister Cee Dies at 57

A towering figure in hip-hop in New York City, the Brooklyn native is credited with discovering Big Daddy Kane and The Notorious B.I.G.
04/10/2024

Jam Master Jay’s Sons Break Silence Over Drug Dealing Allegations Surrounding Their Father’s Death

Ronald Washington, the DJ’s childhood friend, and Karl Jordan Jr., his godson, face life in prison after being convicted on all charges.
03/20/2024

Drake Honors Mother and Daughter Who Died in Hit-and-Run After His Show, Gifts $25K to Cancer Survivor

The superstar rapper showed his empathy and generosity at his sold-out show in Buffalo, New York.
03/05/2024

Nas Joins Resort World's $5 Billion Casino Expansion In Queens

The vision of Aqueduct Park is to transform the casino, in the legendary rapper's hometown, into a full-fledged establishment that mirrors the company's properties in Las Vegas.
03/01/2024

NYC Studio Went Chaotic After Jam Master Jay Shooting, Witness Testifies

Randy Allen, a childhood friend and business partner of the legendary DJ, testified that he tried to go after the suspects in the slaying.
02/07/2024

Ex-Bad Boy Rapper G. Dep's Murder Sentence Commuted, Now Eligible For Parole

The rapper confessed to a nearly two-decade-old cold-case murder in 2010.
12/27/2023

NY Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Create State Reparations Commission

California leads states in considering ways to atone for slavery and structural racism.
12/19/2023

This Week In Good Black News: Terrence J Pops The Question, Jamie Foxx Makes First Public Appearance Since Hospitalization, and SZA Receives a Huge Honor

Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris makes history...AGAIN!
12/08/2023
Brooklyn Borough President and New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams (C) speaks to the media alongside other local and law enforcement officials outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, July 12, 2021, after attending a meeting with US President Joe Biden about reducing gun violence. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Phones Seized by FBI in Federal Investigation

“I have nothing to hide,” the mayor said.
11/11/2023