(ThyBlackMan.com) The hip-hop world has been blowing up over recent revelations that the former ceo of Czar Entertainment, James Rosemond was involved in the 1994 attack on rapper Tupac Shakur who was ambushed in an NYC elevator sustaining gunshots wounds from which he would recover.  Some believe this started a ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I was speaking this morning to the family of Maria Lloyd, the woman who wrote an open letter about her experience of having a father who was given 15 life sentences for drug distribution during the 1980s.   During our conversation, Maria mentioned that one of the comments she saw ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Canadian politicians and policy makers seem to be establishing a pattern of prejudice. For years now Jerome Almon, a black executive from Detroit has been sounding the alarm that Black people, particularly African-Americans were being profiled by Canadian immigration officials at the borders. Mr. Almon has blamed black celebrities ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I read that Oprah Winfrey was going to interview 50 Cent, I took a moment of pause.  I thought, “Why would a champion for women’s rights interview a man who has made millions by degrading women in every way imaginable?” I thought that perhaps this was a public ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) recently read an article in which Russell Simmons defended Gwyneth Paltrowin her use of the word “n*gga” to define her time in Paris with Jay-Z, Beyonce and the rest of her “n*ggas.”  Gwyneth Paltrow, like most “down-ass” white girls who get very comfortable around black folks, caught herself slipping ...

(ThyBlackMan.com)   Chuck Brown died last week (May 16th) at the age of 75, while hospitalized at John Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore. His legacy stands inside music he created for urban Washington D.C., as he created the ‘Go-Go’ music genre. Chuck’s musical genius combined soul, Latin and jazz notes with ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) On May 17th the world lost another iconic performer from the music industry. According to The Associated Press Summer died of cancer Thursday morning in Naples, Florida. Her family released a statement saying they “are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.” Donna Summer passed at ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Brain McKnight is a sexy and talented balladeer that leaves some women grinning from ear to ear after hearing his melodic songs as he performs on stage.  Since coming on the scene in 1992 with the release of his first self-titled album Brian McKnight, McKnight has recorded numerous other ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Typically named ‘the best rapper over 200 pounds’ for his large girth, Rick Ross has recently transformed himself into a solid businessman. Musically, he’s always been talented. No, it’s not a wake up call. We’ve been entertained by Rick Ross for years now, starting in 2006 when he dropped ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) At 30-years-old, 15 years in the music industry, 16 Grammys and countless awards, accolades and starring roles in films later, Beyonce Knowles Carter is finally named “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” by People magazine.  When I first learned of the title gifted to Beyonce I was nonplussed. It made sense. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The rapper Nelly, is known to many for his hits such as Hot in Herre, Grillz and Dilemma. He is also known for his dedication to the community by helping others. Nelly hails from St. Louis, MO and became well known with his debut of Country Grammar in 2000. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I love Rapper David Banner. Yes David Banner is not the only brilliant hip hop artist that we hear on the radio, but he is one of the few who is proud of his intelligence.  Unlike brothers who fall for the temptation to mask their intelligence with counter-productive bo-jangling, David ...