Black students across the US were targeted this week by coordinated racist death threats, forcing at least seven historically Black colleges into emergency lockdowns just a day after the far-right activist Charlie Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University. At New York University, Black students reportedly received a threatening manifesto specifically targeting them, according to an email seen by
Dancehall artist Mr. Vegas made headlines in 2022 when he graduated from Florida International University at age 48, earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology and anthropology with a minor in hospitality management. Having dropped out of school at 14, Mr. Vegas was motivated to return to education to challenge the stereotype that entertainers lack intellectual
In a candid conversation with DL Hughley, DJ Vlad opens up about his journey, influence, and the moment he was called the police. Vlad reflects on his hardworking nature, emphasizing the importance of finishing projects—a lesson he credits college for teaching him despite not pursuing formal media education. Vlad also discusses his evolving identity and
Bun BÂ has stepped into the podcasting world with Merrick Studios, a new audio platform rooted in Hip-Hop and built to elevate authentic voices across culture, music and media. The Grammy-nominated rapper and entrepreneur co-founded the network alongside music industry veteran Jeffrey Sledge and Tom Frank, blending creative storytelling with a business model that puts creators
Young Thug returned to an Atlanta high school last week as part of his court-ordered community service, urging students to steer clear of violence and poor decisions. The 33-year-old artist visited Skyview High School on Old National Highway. The appearance was one of several public talks required by the terms of his probation, following his guilty
Lil Baby and his nonprofit The Jones Project hosted their fifth annual Back to School Fest over the weekend, welcoming more than 4,000 families to West End Production Park for a day of fun. The Production Park was transformed on Saturday into a massive festival space, with the event providing thousands of students with free school
The 18-year-old twin daughters of Sean “Diddy” Combs and his late ex Kim Porter celebrated their high school graduation by sharing clips from the milestone moment. In one video shared to their joint Instagram account’s Stories on May 23, D’Lila and Jessie — both wearing navy blue graduation gowns and matching caps — held hands while they made their
Dr. Dre headlined the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly unveiled $200 million Compton High School campus, where his $10 million donation helped build a performing arts center that now bears his name. The new Compton High School completed its ceremonial ribbon-cutting on May 22nd, however the campus won’t be welcoming new students until the start of
