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2018 Urban One Honors - Arrivals

10 Gospel Artists You Should Follow On Instagram

It's hard to overstate the impact gospel music has had on Black Christian culture. With soul-catching lyrics and musical stylings…
Lil Wayne and Trump
Lil Wayne's New Music Splits Trump Supporter's Fans

Can Lil Wayne releasing new music make his fans and critics forget he supported Donald Trump? Social media users are…
Behind The Battle
Behind The Battle: Watch Jackson State University's Band

One X, in collaboration with Facebook, gives viewers an up-close and personal look at “Sonic Boom Of The South” --…
Kentucky AG Makes Announcement On Charges In Breonna Taylor's Death
'Coon' Song Goes Viral After Daniel Cameron's Statement

An old song has been given new life after Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron defended a grand jury's decision to…
Jade Novah
Jade Novah Talks Headlining One Yard’s Virtual Homecoming

Like most things, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we will celebrate the HBCU Homecoming season this year. Instead…
Album Covers
50 Jams To Keep Labor Day Weekend Rocking

Labor Day might not bring out the grills this year, but the drinks and more importantly the jams can still…
Singer Leon Bridges performs at Matt's Promise
Everything To Know About DNC Singer Leon Bridges

Leon Bridges is known to his fans, but other people watching the DNC may not be as familiar with the…
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The Ultimate Fourth Of July Playlist For Aunties

NewsOne has gathered a playlist of songs dedicated to all the aunties who like to get their groove on at…
'The State of Black Music Today'
iOne Digital, NMAAM Talk State Of Black Music

On June 24th iOne Digital and the National Museum of African American Music hosted a dynamic discussion on "The State…
Paul Natkin Archive
What Would Prince Think About Minneapolis Protests?

The ongoing protests against police violence inspired by George Floyd's death have fans of Prince wondering how the singer would…
The Recording Academy And Clive Davis' 2019 Pre-GRAMMY Gala - Arrivals
Stars Pay Tribute To Andre Harrell's Legendary Career

"A Tribute To Entertainment Legend Andre Harrell: 'Mr. Champagne & Bubbles" honors the life and career of legendary music executive…
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Reviewing Jay Electronica [And Jay-Z's] Album In Tweets

Jay Electronica [and Jay-Z] finally released his long-awaited/delayed debut album and early returns are that his inaugural opus is everything…
20 itemsSam "The Man" Burns, DC house music DJ, dies
D.C.'s Legendary DJ Sam 'The Man' Burns Dies

Condolences were pouring in after it was learned that Sam "The Man" Burns, a house music legend who made a…
8 itemsPhilly Fights Cancer: Round 3
John Legend Criticized For #MeToo Christmas Remake

Some say his "Baby, It's Cold Outside" cover with Kelly Clarkson is too politically correct.
2011 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival - Day 3
Kanye's Delayed New Album Already Getting Side-Eyes

Twitter and other critiques find it hard to take the rapper seriously.
Nate Dogg Portrait Session
Celebrating The Late, Great Nate Dogg's 50th Birthday

In honor of Nate Dogg's birthday, we've compiled the top 10 songs either by or featuring the late, great Nate…
1995 MTV Movie Awards
Black Women Icons We Lost Too Soon

Left Eye, Whitney and Aaliyah are just a few who left before their time.
15 itemsBillboard Music Awards - Season 2019
Taylor Swift Dragged For Trying To Copy Beyoncé

Epic fail.
19 itemsJay-Z Webster Hall show
Jay-Z Puts On Epic Show Reopening Webster Hall

If you're anything like the good folks here at NewsOne, you unfortunately missed Jay-Z's historic concert to re-open Webster Hall…
17 items2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Day 3
Everything We Learned From Kanye's Easter Sunday Service

For a few months now, Kanye West has been providing a semi-public glimpse into his creative process by way of…
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