John Legend addresses crime in America and how the Prez can continue helping...

Music fans always complain about the Grammy Awards not getting it right when it comes to the winners. Fans were especially angry that breakthrough rapper…

  Singer/songwriter Lauryn Hill was recently released from jail and she is showing love to those who supported her during her time behind bars. Hill…

Dear America, First let me start by introducing myself. I am a 29 year old African-American man. My name is not important. You might as well call me Trayvon Martin Oscar Grant Emmett Till III. I’m writing this letter because my story, like so many other African-American men has left me confused and frustrated with […]

Courtesy of SOHH Dot Com If you haven’t been living on a rock the last 24 hours, you may have heard Jay-Z’s new track titled, Open Letter, which references everything from distrustful politicians, President Obama, his trip to Cuba and also selling his stake in the Brooklyn Nets to pursue being a sports agent.  In the fiery […]

from: kysdc.com During a White House press briefing today White House Press Secretary Jay Carney responded to a reporter’s inquiry where she (seriously) quoted Jay-Z’s song and asked for a response from the White House. Carney responded by saying, ”I guess nothing rhymes with Treasury.” He then added, ”I am absolutely saying that the White House and the president […]

Jay-Z would like you to all know that “ya’ll goin learn today!” Check out his new song “Open Letter” LIKE Us On Facebook HOT 107.9 Philly Philly’s Morning Show hit you off with this FIRST thing this morning. Jay-Z is talking about his ownership in the Nets, his trip to Cuba and more. Check it […]

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Liza Morales decided to open her heart to the world by penning an emotional letter regarding her relationship with ex-fiance, Lamar Odom.  Morales is still…

Part of hip-hop’s initial purpose was for each one to teach one or at least offer up some advice. 90s Miami rapper Luther “Luke” Campbell…

The mutual admiration between Beyoncé Knowles and Michelle Obama is now playing a part in the President’s re-election bid. In a new video released by the Obama campaign, the singer, 30, explains the reasons she wrote an open letter to the First Lady in April. via: UK Daily Mail

In an open letter to Frank Ocean, So So Def CEO, Jermaine Dupri states he has high hopes for the Odd Future member’s debut album, Channel Orange, and believes it will be the wake up call the industry needs: When I saw the # that Frank Ocean is suppose to hit next week, I got […]

Photo by Uri Schanker/Getty Images VIA: Elev8.com by Oretha Winston Over the years I have watched my share of reality television. I have even taken part in one. I was appalled by the actions and behavior of Evelyn Lozada on the “Basketball Wives” Reunion. One of the reasons I chose to write for Elev8 was […]