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Melina Matsoukas And Howard Are Mentoring The Next Generation Of Storytellers With Instagram’s Help 
Director Melina Matsoukas is currently partnering with Instagram and Howard University to connect the next generation of storytellers with mentorship and resources. Instagram x Share Black Stories ‘Future First’ Reels Challenge started in Black History month and will continue through Juneteenth.
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Bounty Killer, Beenie Man share equity stake in Verzuz company | New York Carib News
Veterans Dancehall artists Beenie Man and Bounty Killer announced on Tuesday that they joined the Triller Network and will now form part of the management team.
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Swizz Beatz: Gucci Mane-Jeezy 'Verzuz' views top most music shows
Season two of Verzuz picked up where season one left off, with lots of viewers. Last week, the popular online... View Article The post Swizz Beatz: Gucci Mane-Jeezy 'Verzuz' pulled more views than most music shows appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kim Kardashian Offers Support To Help Release C-Murder From Prison | The Urban Daily
On  Sunday (Aug 16), Kim Kardashian took to Twitter to announce the next case that she will be working on to exonerate the prisoner who due to corruption was unable to receive a fair trial, saying she's going to put her resources along with Master P, Monica, and others toward helping free C-Murder.
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‘Don’t Be Sensitive’: Fans React to CupcakKe’s Diss Track Aimed at Lizzo, Meg Thee Stallion, Cardi B, and More
CupcakKe released a heavy-hitting diss track on Tuesday, Dec. 15, that took aim at over 20 rappers and R&B artists. The song “How to Rob (Remix)” was
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DMX on having multiple personalities: 'I wouldn't want anybody to know anything about those people' - TheGrio
On the latest episode of Ruff Ryders Chronicles airing on BET, DMX opens up about having multiple personalities. In an... View Article The post DMX on having multiple personalities: 'I wouldn't want anybody to know anything about those people' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Black Twitter Reacts With Love and Humor To The DMX Verzuz Snoop Battle
Fans were here for what Black Twitter deemed the ultimate Verzuz match-up, Battle of the Dogs: DMX vs. Snoop.  There were too many highlights to name here, including DMX kicking […] The post Black Twitter Reacts To DMX Verzuz Snoop Battle appeared first on Essence.
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Nas
American rapper Nas was born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones in Queens, New York on September 14, 1973 to jazz musician Olu Hara and Fannie Ann Jones. He was musically inclined from his childhood and began playing the trumpet at the age of 4. He initially wanted to be a jazz musician but turned to rap
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R&B Diva Showdown: Ashanti And Keyshia Cole Confirmed For Next ‘Verzuz’ Battle
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DMX Is Reportedly In A ‘Vegetative State’ Following Drug Overdose And Heart Attack
DMX has reportedly been hospitalized following a drug overdose and heart attack at his home in suburban New York City. TMZ reported the rapper was in "grave condition."
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10 of the Most Soulful Christmas Songs Ever
By ShaRhonda Knott Dawson To make sure the list was truly Christmas, I eliminated all songs that didn’t mention Santa, Reindeer, or Jesus. (Thus, no Boys II Men, “Let It Snow.”) I took this very seriously and if we say Black Christmas, it needs to be songs about Christmas. Drumroll please…And, here
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Donald Goines
Donald Goines (pseudonym: Al C. Clark) (December 15, 1936 – October 21, 1974) was an African-American writer of urban fiction.[1] His novels were deeply influenced by the work of Iceberg
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'The Battle of the Dogs': Snoop Dogg and DMX to Face Off In 'Verzuz' Competition
East will battle West when Snoop Dogg and DMX challenge each other in Swizz Beatz and Timbaland's "Verzuz" series Wednesday, July 22, on IG Live and Apple
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Snoop Dogg: After Boxing Commentary for Tyson-Jones, Rapper Wants 3 Year Deal
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Black Twitter debates potential Usher, Chris Brown Verzuz battle : TheGrio
Music fans have been discussing on Twitter the potential of an Usher vs. Chris Brown Verzuz battle and the community is torn on who would win in a contest. The post Black Twitter debates potential Usher, Chris Brown Verzuz battle appeared first on TheGrio.
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Saweetie And 10 Other Celebrity Women Who Have Gorgeous Mothers
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Iyanla Vanzant on exiting 'Fix My Life': 'I don't want that energy' : TheGrio
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DMX Hospitalized Amid Unconfirmed Overdose Reports
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Iyanla Explains Why She's Leaving 'Fix My Life': 'I Don’t Want That Energy In My Life Anymore'
Iyanla Vanzant said that the choice to end her show “Iyanla, Fix My Life” is “liberating,” and she’s now ready to move on to the next stage of her life.
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‘BATTLE OTW’: Keyshia Cole Teases Upcoming ‘Verzuz’ Battle, Doesn’t Disclose Who It’s Against
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Triller Acquires Swizz Beatz and Timbaland's Verzuz, Makes All 46 Performers Shareholders
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Black Music Appreciation Month: Russell Simmons | Afro
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