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Last year, DSW made quite a statement when its president announced they would not open on Thanksgiving. This year, a slew of other major brands are following suit, giving employees the opportunity to spend the American holiday with their families and loved ones.

The Queen Latifah Show made it past its first season unlike many other African-American programs but the end still loomed around the corner.

Is DJ Khaled Rap’s ultimate promotional man or its’ biggest shill? His most recent visit to The Breakfast Club made us wonder.

Longtime Hot 97 DJ Mister Cee has resigned from the New York City radio station, again. 

Can you believe that Shady Records has been in business for 15 years? Neither can Eminem and his partner Paul Rosenberg. They detail their experiences with the label in a recent roundtable discussion.

Model-actress Angela Leslie is now the eighth woman to come forward and say Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her.

California-bred rock group The Neighbourhood have delivered a string of off-kilter rap collaborations in recent weeks. The latest track, “#icanteven,” arrives today, featuring French Montana.

President Barack Obama delivered one of the best speeches of his tenure in office, but it’s too bad network television didn’t deem the moment important enough. Mr. Obama issued an executive action regarding immigration, staving off deportation for millions and angering some Republicans in Congress. During prime-time, the president spoke from the White House and […]

Star NBA point guard Kyrie Irving is getting a signature shoe, but first, he gets a special make up of the Nike Air Force 1. The Kyrie Air Force 1 comes in a two colorways, homages to his Duke University credentials and his current squad, the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

Here’s Part 2 of Hip-Hop Wired’s in-depth conversation with Hip-Hop veteran, MC Lyte. The 44-year-old Brooklynite had quite an interesting bit to say about rap music today and its salacious and/or subpar lyrical content. Hit ‘play’ up top. Do you agree? — Photo: Marjua Estevez

Darren Wilson, the Ferguson, Mo. police officer who shot and killed Black teenager Michael “Mike” Brown, is awaiting a grand jury decision to decide his fate. Rumors are swirling about that Wilson will retire from the force if he is not indicted in a bid to squash potential unrest.

Following an arrest for gun possession, Chicago’s own Lil Durk candidly speaks about the situation on his new track “Big Ol’ Ni**a.”