T.I. still can’t seem to shake his inner thug. The rapper known for his dope boy persona and street-inspired lyrics is currently incarcerated in federal prison. T.I., whose government name is Clifford J. Harris, Jr., was arrested throughout his youth. But shortly after his drug possession conviction in 1998, he took steps to turn his […]
Looks like those rumors about Bow Wow being a father are true. According to Mediatakeout, Bow Wow’s ex-girlfriend Joie Chavis gave birth to Bow Wow’s daughter Shai Moss. Bow Wow has yet to confirm the news to the public. However Bow Wow and his mother have been tweeting about Shai on Twitter. Today MTO released […]
Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted at the Charles De Gaulle airport in France. The power couple were on their way home from doing performances, interviews and CD promotions. Bey looked fab in a pink, white and purple number and black Louboutins. Jay looked amazing as always in his signature Yankee fitted hate with a casual […]
Teyana Taylor releases her music video for “Her Room,” with a guest appearance by Omarion. This is the cover of Drake’s “Marvin’s Room” that everyone and their Momma has been covering. I wonder who will cover this song next. Check out the video below! Spotted @OnSmash Recent Post: Teyana Taylor Sends Kanye West Naked Pics […]
Missy Elliott is one of the most creative, barrier-breaking pioneers in not only hip-hop but female hip-hop, as well. Missy made it okay to be funny and creative and, somehow, sexy to walk around in trash bags and jogging suits. She broke the stereotype that you had to be physically fit or a size 2 […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Woodstock Festival White Lake, NY When: August 18, 1969 What: On Monday morning, August 18, 1969, the last day of the Woodstock Festival, headliner Jimi Hendrix closed his two hour set by performing a searing rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” on his electric guitar. The performance […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Los Angeles Coliseum 3939 South Figueroa Street When: August 20, 1972 What: Often referred to as “the Black Woodstock,” the day-long concert featuring Stax Records artists was held to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Watts riots. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Can Am Studios Tarzana, CA 18730 Oxnard Street When: August 1996 What: The fifth and final studio album from the iconic Tupac Shakur was finished in a total of seven days, barely a month before his death. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s […]
So So Def’s recording artist Dondria takes on Beyonce’s 1+1.
The 2nd annual Ohio Homecoming is right around the corner. This year will mark Cleveland’s 215th birth day. In a similar fashion to last years inaugural festival, OhioHomecoming.com has planned a 4-day celebration from July 22st to July 24th. Which will include a birtday party for the city with performances from Ohio artists; Bone Thugs, […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Kool Herc’s apartment 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY When: August 11, 1973 What: With his sister Cindy acting as “promoter,” sixteen year old Clive “Kool Herc” Campbell throws a “back to school” party to raise money for school clothes, and inadvertently launching the musical movement that became […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Shrine Auditorium 665 West Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles When: September 23, 2003 What: The Philly-based rap duo become the first Rap act to win a Grammy for their song “Parents Just Don’t Understand.” « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music” presents 100 […]
