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 […]
Denver, Colorado native, India.Arie, is the definition of “slow and steady wins the race.” In 2000 her debut single, “Video,” wasn’t an instant hit. It gained momentum as radio stations began adhering to the requests of fans. Contrary to the many flashy, over-the-top clips of the day “Video” was about loving yourself for who you […]
Between the alien eggs and feathered costumes much of the 53rd Grammy Awards felt like a bit from the Animaniacs Cartoon: “He’s a chicken! A giant chicken!” Nevertheless, the music did find a way to become a focal point at certain spots in the evening. Here are some of the more memorable performances of the […]
Los Angeles — Beware the wrath of a Justin Bieber fan scorned. After the 16-year-old phenom lost the Best New Artist award to Esperanza Spalding at the Grammys on Sunday, the little-known jazz singer found herself a target of the Beliebers. Spalding’s Wikipedia page was attacked following her Grammy win, as random facts, misstatements and […]
In a stunning upset, singer Esperanza Spalding won Best New Artist at the Grammy’s in a category that included Justin Bieber and Drake. Many expected Bieber or Drake to come away with the award, but the academy pulled a fast one on oddsmakers selecting the jazz singer from Portland, Oregon.
Five of the best singers you’ll ever hear came together tonight to honor the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin to start off the 2011 Grammy Awards show.
Here are some predictions for the 2011 Grammy’s tonight. We will focus on all the categories where major Black artists’ are nominated. Song of the Year “Beg, Steal Or Borrow” – Ray Lamontagne, songwriter (Ray LaMontagne And The Pariah Dogs) “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green, Philip Lawrence & Bruno Mars, songwriters (Cee Lo Green) […]
Below is a list of the major nominees for tonight’s Grammy Awards. Check it out… The following is a list of major nominees. Song of the Year ‘Beg, Steal or Borrow’ — Ray LaMontagne ‘Forget You’ — Cee-Lo ‘The House That Built Me’ — Miranda Lambert ‘Love the Way You Lie’ — Eminem Feat. Rihanna […]
Here are some of the houses of the 2011 top Black Grammy nominees. Below you will see Usher, Eminem, Rihanna, Jay-Z & Beyonce. Rihanna’s mansion In September 2009, Rihanna cashed in on her rapidly accumulated success by dropping $6.9 million on a stunning house in the star-studded hills of 90210 — quite a drop from […]
Below is a list of the top 10 Hip-Hop Grammy moments ever. Take a look…. #10 Who says rappers don’t clean up well? Tupac Shakur presented at the 1996 Grammys decked out in a Versace suit alongside legendary rock band Kiss. Although it seemed like an odd pairing, Pac couldn’t look more comfortable with the […]
