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Chris Brown & Usher Bring Star Power to MetLife Stadium In August
“…the pairing of Usher and Brown signals a major moment for contemporary R&B.” – Black Enterprise
“…anticipation building for what could be one of the...
Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Passes, Leaving Behind a Complex but Undeniable Legacy
The Hip-Hop community is mourning the loss of one of its foundational figures as Afrika Bambaataa passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Black...
Hezekiah Walker, Jennifer Holliday, and Le’Andria Johnson Will Perform At Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
McDonald's Gospelfest is coming back to Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with performances from legendary artists Hezekiah Walker, Jennifer Holliday,...
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Takes the Stage in Sin City
Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, Is Bringing Her First-Ever Las Vegas Residency To The Strip—And It’s A Major Moment For R&B.
Mary J....
The 19th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival
The 19th annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival returned to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on March 7–8, 2026, with performances from Jhené...
From Worf’s Warrior Code to Feminized Klingons: The Changing Identity of the Klingons
For decades, the Klingons in Star Trek represented one of the most clearly defined warrior cultures in science fiction. Honor, lineage, loyalty, and courage were not...
Strong Island, Still Standing: The Return Of A Pioneer By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.
In an era where cultural memory is often reduced to fleeting digital moments, a recent gathering, Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Long Island...
The Killing Of Kenneth Chamberlain – When Comfort Gets Checked: A Night at NYU’s Vanderbilt Hall
Let me be clear.
Last night, I didn’t “pull up” to an event.
I pulled up to accountability.
At New York University, inside Vanderbilt Hall, I wasn’t...
Diddy Denies Involvement in Deaths of Biggie, Kim Porter in $100 Mil Defamation Lawsuit Statement
“I was not involved in the death of Kimberly Porter… I was not involved in the murder of Christopher Wallace .” — Sworn...
DMX Estate & Former Publicist Pushback On Planned Posthumous Ordination Ceremony
The estate of Earl "DMX" Simmons is opposing a planned posthumous ordination ceremony. The ceremony has not been formally recognized or sanctioned, according to...
DMX Will Still Be Posthumously Ordained as Minister Saturday, But The Venue Has Changed
Black Westchester previously reported that The Gospel Cultural Center announced the historic posthumous ordination of Deacon Earl Simmons, known globally as the legendary Hip-Hop artist DMX, to the...
DMX Will Be Posthumously Ordained as Minister at Historic Underground Railroad Site, On January 10th
The Gospel Cultural Center announces the historic posthumous ordination of Deacon Earl Simmons, known globally as the legendary Hip-Hop artist DMX, to the office of Minister. The celebratory service...
From Paramount to CBS: How the Ellisons Are Building Unprecedented Influence Over U.S. Media and Israel Coverage
America does not need a single company to “own the media” for narrative control to exist. Recognizing how ownership, editorial leadership, and cultural legitimacy converge can...
Sean Combs: The Reckoning – BW Review
On the Sunday, December 7, 2025, episode of Black Westchester presents The People Before Politics Radio Show, Damon K. Jones, AJ Woodson & Larnez...
America’s Convenient Compassion: Nicki Minaj at the UN: What New Yorkers See That America Won’t Say By Larnez Kinsey
New York has an instinct for truth.
It’s something in the air, something in the architecture, something in the lived experience of people who have...
The Entertainment Game Has Changed: How the $38 Billion OpenAI–Amazon Deal Rewires Music, Media, and Power
The entertainment industry is undergoing a transformation far more profound than most observers realize. The recent $38 billion agreement between OpenAI and Amazon Web...
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Girlfriend Ariella La Langosta Found Dead on Cross County Parkway
Mount Vernon, NY – Exit 7 off the Cross County Parkway was shut down at 1:46 PM Sunday, after a major police response. Traffic...
Josh Johnson’s Debut As Daily Show Host Draws Largest Audience Of Year In 18-49 Demo
Longtime Daily Show writer-turned-correspondent Josh Johnson made a splash in his hosting debut Tuesday, July 22nd, outdrawing each of the show’s other rotating hosts—and Jon Stewart—among viewers in the...
Diddy Acquitted Of Sex Trafficking & Racketeering Charges, Found Guilty of Prostitution-Related Offenses
Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty this morning of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution — the counts that carry the least...
Celebrating The Life & Legacy Of Wayne Lewis – The Voice Behind Atlantic Starr
You cannot talk about soulful, timeless R&B music without mentioning the name Atlantic Starr, best known for their hits like, Always - The romantic...
