By AFRO Staff Every year, the much-anticipated Forbes 30 Under 30 List features rising stars in several industries. The magazine receives more than 20,000 nominations, collectively, for the North America, […]
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Facing more lawsuits alleging abuse, Sean “Diddy” Combs resigns from Revolt TV
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO The music industry is abuzz with news surrounding hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Though he is no stranger to the stage, recent […]
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An unorthodox will: A reflection on the ‘Queen of Soul,’ her legacy and the importance of estate planning
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO Known as the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin, left an indelible mark on the music industry, captivating audiences worldwide with her powerful […]
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Go-go Museum set to open in historic Anacostia neighborhood next year
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor afields@afro.com Self-proclaimed “guardians of go-go” are working to enshrine the legends and lifestyle of a musical genre birthed in Southeast D.C. Ronald L. Moten […]
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Eileen Tate Cline: Music educator
Eileen Cline (nee Tate) passed away on Nov. 17, 2023, at the age of 88 in Louisville, Colo. She was born on June 25, 1935, in Chicago, Ill. Eileen’s passion […]
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual abuse by two more women
By Jake Offenhartz, The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual abuse, one week after the music mogul […]
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Remembering Aaron Spears: How DMV drummers mourn the loss of a drumming legend
By Ericka Alston Buck Special to the AFRO The world of music was hit with a devastating blow when the news of Aaron Spears’ passing reverberated across social media. Spears, […]
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse 1 day after it was filed
By Larry NeumeisterThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A lawsuit by singer Cassie containing allegations of beatings and abuse by music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs has been settled, the […]
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SZA leads the 2024 Grammy nominations as women outpace men in the leading categories
By Maria Sherman, AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Killing her ex? That’s a bad idea. Writing “Kill Bill” and releasing her critically acclaimed sophomore album “SOS” earlier this […]
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Lyrics can be used as evidence during rapper Young Thug’s trial on gang and racketeering charges
By KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — When rapper Young Thug goes to trial later this month on gang and racketeering charges, prosecutors will be allowed to use rap lyrics as evidence […]
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Black artists strongly represented at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony
By Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sheryl Crow and Olivia Rodrigo kicked off the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Nov. 3 and […]
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Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative
By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, a new initiative to establish an international touring circuit […]