Nineties hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (formerly known as B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e) will be doing a set at The Novo – 800 West Olympic Blvd. – in Los Angeles, California, this Sunday, March 3rd. Starting time is 8:00 PM, and tickets are available on axs-dot-com.
This year’s Roots Picnic will take place on June 1st and 2nd at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts – 5201 Parkside Avenue (Fairmount Park) – in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The main headlining acts for 2024 are Lil Wayne, The Roots, Jill Scott, Victoria Monét, Andre 3000, Gunna, and Nas. For the complete lineup, links to tickets, and general information visit therootspicnic-dot-com.
One of Miami’s favorite celebrations of music, art, and black culture returns on March 9th and 10th at the Hard Rock Stadium (2269 NW 199th Street) in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Jazz In The Gardens Festival, which is being presented by the city, is now in its 17th year.
On day one patrons will experience live performances by Summer Walker, Davido, Jazmine Sullivan, Fantasia, Kirk Franklin, Jaheim, Omarion, Tink, and Eric Bellinger. There will also be a special DJ set by Kid Kapri, as well as The DJ Nasty 305 Welcome to the Crib set featuring Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Trina, Ballgreezy, Wayne Wonda, Major 9, and Michael Sterling.
And on day two, Maxwell, Babyface, Jeezy, and Scarface will perform. Additionally, DJ Cassidy‘s Pass the Mic will be done live, and it will feature Lil’Kim, T.I., Too Short, Uncle Luke, Tamia, Marsha Ambrosius, and October London. Confirmed host is comedian Rickey Smiley.
With five new songs added, KB has just shared the deluxe version of his 2023 album His Glory Alone II. The twenty-one-track project went live on all streaming platforms this past Friday (February 16) via Provident Label Group LLC.
The LP’s release was accompanied by the official video for track #20, It Ain’t Safe. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
Hip-hop legend Scarface will be doing a twenty-five city U.S. tour commencing on March 10th in Miami, Florida, and ending on April 14 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This short stint, dubbed Behind The Desk Experience, was inspired by Scarface‘s impressive performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series.
Arrested Development‘s new album, Bullets In The Chamber, was released on January 12, 2024, via Vagabond Productions. It has several features, namely: Chuck D, Canibus, Diana King, Sa-Roc, Ras Kass, Sky Zoo, Grandmaster Caz, Sol Messiah, and O’hene Savant.
Bullets In The Chamber was executively produced by Speech and Configa. It can be streamed and/or downloaded from Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and all other digital music platforms.
On January 15, 2024, The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame introduced the inaugural Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award, an honor celebrating Ice Cube’s remarkable contributions to professional basketball and his dedication to community service.
This groundbreaking award, symbolizes the acknowledgment of individuals who, like Ice Cube, leverage the basketball to create positive change in their communities. More than just a sports honor, this award recognizes those who score points not only in games but in making a lasting impact beyond the court.
As an annual accolade, the Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award aims to spotlight individuals within the basketball community who have not only excelled in the sport but have also left an indelible mark on the neighborhoods they serve. Ice Cube himself will chair the selection committee for future award nominations, ensuring that the recipients embody the spirit of the award.
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