(ThyBlackMan.com) Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to be sidelined for at least one to two weeks due to a groin strain, according to reports from ESPN. The 40-year-old four-time NBA champion sustained the injury in a recent game, prompting the Lakers to proceed cautiously with their franchise ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Mahalia Jackson is undeniably one of the most influential voices in gospel music. As a pioneering artist, she transformed the genre, infusing it with the power of blues while maintaining its spiritual depth. Jackson’s voice was rich, warm, and deeply moving—capable of uplifting souls in ways few others have. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) George Clinton is a mastermind of funk, an architect of psychedelic grooves, and an innovator whose influence stretches far beyond his Parliament-Funkadelic legacy. Since the late 1960s, Clinton has continuously reshaped the boundaries of funk, soul, and even hip-hop, leaving a musical footprint that still inspires artists today. His ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists in the history of music have managed to combine soul, funk, R&B, and pop with the effortless brilliance of Chaka Khan. Known as the “Queen of Funk,” her career has spanned over five decades, beginning in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of the funk band ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Though Bill Withers passed away in 2020, his music remains as powerful and relevant as ever. With his warm, rich voice and poignant songwriting, he captured human emotions in a way that still resonates with listeners today. Even though he stepped away from the music industry decades before his ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Raiders Acquire Geno Smith in Blockbuster Trade with Seahawks… The Las Vegas Raiders have made a bold move at quarterback, acquiring Geno Smith in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The trade reunites Smith with Pete Carroll, who coached him in Seattle ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The music world mourns the passing of D’Wayne Wiggins, the founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, who shaped the sound of 1990s R&B with his distinctive guitar work and soulful production. At 64, his influence stretched beyond his own group, as he played a role in nurturing Destiny’s Child ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) D’Wayne Wiggins, a name synonymous with soulful melodies, classic R&B grooves, and the golden era of contemporary Black music, has passed away at the age of 64. His influence on the industry stretched far beyond his role as a founding member of the legendary group Tony! Toni! Toné!—Wiggins was ...