Tee Grizzley: First Day Out and Next Up
J Hall
February 6, 2024
In 2016 Tee Grizzley stormed on the scene with his viral record “First Day Out.” The song was an autobiography that resonated worldwide. His voice
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Forgotten Heroes of Black History
Yasmeen Akbar
January 31, 2024
Each February, Black History Month rolls around with the predictable parade of familiar faces. From civil rights activists to freedom fighters, it’s understood their impact
On this day in 1892, Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman to obtain both a pilot’s license and an international aviation license, was born
Clay Cane
January 26, 2024
Bessie Coleman was born on January 26, 1892. She achieved historic milestones as the first African-American woman to obtain both a pilot’s license and an
Deja Vu: Pink Friday 2 and the Dominance of Nicki Minaj
Yasmeen Akbar
January 24, 2024
After a six-year hiatus, Nicki Minaj dropped her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2, giving barbs the perfect soundtrack to close out the
U.S. Black Population Grows by 32% Over Two Decades, Reaching Nearly 48 Million, Pew Study Finds
Clay Cane
January 24, 2024
The Black population in the United States has experienced significant growth from 2002 to 2022, witnessing a 32 percent increase, equivalent to 11 million people.
Tha Shiznit: How Doggystyle Made Snoop the First King of Gangsta Rap
J Hall
December 4, 2023
On November 23, 1993, Snoop Dogg—then known as “Snoop Doggy Dogg”—released his debut album Doggystyle, which helped elevate hip hop from an underground genre to
Mary J. Blige Presents Scholarship at Hampton University
Jamie Jackson
November 29, 2023
HAMPTON, Va. (AURN News) — The iconic queen of hip hop/soul, Mary J. Blige, was set to grace Hampton University’s campus on Tuesday to award
Hollywood Live: Chris Bridges, aka Ludacris, takes a bow at the Billboard Music Awards
Tanya Hart
November 22, 2023
2023 will go down as the year that pretty much the entire world took a pause to celebrate and discuss the last 50 years of
On the Come Up: Lady London, the Next Queen MC
J Hall
November 13, 2023
The present era of women in hip hop is the most impressive it’s ever been. From the days when there were just a few at
Invisible Eagles Podcast
AURN Newsroom
November 7, 2023
AURN, in partnership with Flying Free Films and AARP, premieres an original, WGA scripted podcast series, “Invisible Eagles: Bessie Coleman,” starring Oscar-nominated Quvenzhané Wallis as
The legendary MC Lyte was born on this day in 1970
Clay Cane
October 11, 2023
Born Lana Michele Moorer, MC Lyte’s impact on hip-hop and culture is immeasurable. As one of the pioneering female MCs, she shattered gender stereotypes and
Hollywood Live: Rumor has it Adele is married | Jamie Foxx seen out and about
Tanya Hart
October 11, 2023
Sports agent Rich Paul is responding to rumors that he and Adele are married. The Klutch Sports CEO told Gayle King during an appearance on
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