nas
Thirty years ago, It Was Written changed the conversation around what a hip-hop classic could be. Released on July 2, 1996, Nas faced one of the toughest challenges in music: following a masterpiece. Two years earlier, he had released Illmatic, an album widely regarded as one of the greatest
chris brown
A jury has found Chris Brown liable in a civil lawsuit brought by his former housekeeper, ordering the singer to pay nearly $13 million in damages over a 2020 dog attack that left the woman permanently disfigured. The lawsuit was filed by former housekeeper Maria Avila, who alleged she was
lebron james
The partnership that helped restore championship basketball to Los Angeles has officially come to an end. After six seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James has informed the organization that he will continue his career elsewhere, according to multiple reports. The decision marks the first time in James'
dyana williams
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence and another Fourth of July, it's worth reflecting on one of the nation's greatest contributions to the world: Black music. Born in America, created by Black Americans and embraced across every corner of the globe, Black music
jay-z
The community health fair arrives during one of the biggest weeks of Jay-Z's career in recent years. As part of the yearlong JAŸ-Z30 celebration marking the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, Roc Nation has transformed New York City into a living tribute to the landmark album
Daniel Cressy
For the first time in Louisiana history, a young man is proving that what once seemed impossible is now becoming reality. Twenty-three-year-old Daniel Cressy of Metairie has become the first person in Louisiana and the first in the Gulf Coast region to be declared functionally cured of
50 cent
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson officially took another major step in his transformation of downtown Shreveport this week, breaking ground on the highly anticipated G-Dome, a centerpiece of his growing entertainment and media ambitions in Louisiana. <div id="lyvecom_story_event--page"></div> <
clive davis
Clive Davis, the visionary music executive whose influence helped define modern popular music and launch the careers of countless superstars, has died at the age of 94. Family members confirmed that Davis passed away Monday at his Manhattan home following age-related health issues. Often referred to as the man
tupac
Today, fans around the world are celebrating what would have been the 55th birthday of legendary rapper, actor and activist Tupac Shakur. More than three decades after he emerged as one of hip-hop's most influential voices, Tupac's impact on music, culture and social consciousness continues
kai cenat
As anticipation builds around the return of Kai Cenat's Streamer University, fans are already wondering whether one of the program's biggest supporters could make another appearance. Social media speculation intensified after Kai officially announced the return of Streamer University for 2026, with many pointing to Drake&
tupac
A shocking new theory is shaking up the decades-long investigation into the murder of Tupac Shakur, with a former Los Angeles police officer as a possible suspect in the rap icon’s killing. During an exclusive interview with POLARIS, Bond claimed former LAPD officer Kevin Gaines, a controversial cop
dr dre
A political battle is brewing in Compton, California, where an unlikely dispute is putting Congresswoman Maxine Waters at odds with educators, community leaders and even one of the city's biggest hometown champions, hip-hop icon Dr. Dre. The controversy centers around Measure CPT, a $360 million school bond
