Author Ms. Bels

  Nas releases his next single from his Life Is Good album.  The critically acclaimed (and long awaited) album proved that Nasir Jones hasn't lost his lyrical swagga one bit. If you do not have...

  Did Mystikal's six-year prison sentence drive him crazy??   According to TMZ, Mystikal is seriously thinking about his financial future. So much so, that he's pondering whether he will...

Bottom line...there were not enough female artists at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards.  Stephen Hill and Debra Lee, WHERE THE HECK WERE THEY???   The 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards are normally attended by...

Rick Ross & Gunplay     BLACK FOLKS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO ACT!!!!   Over the weekend, BET hosted the 7th Annual BET Hip Hop Awards at the Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia. As...

  According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, you may be a victim of a flawed credit score.  While many of us obtain a free credit report to see what our calculated credit score is,...

  Since the untimely death of icon Whitney Houston, her daughter Bobbi Kristina has seemed to be coping quite well.  Despite random pics of her and her alleged "boyfriend" Nick Gordon popping up...

The city of Atlanta's Piedmont Park was off the chain this past weekend. As the host spot for the Midtown Music Festival, over 20 thousand screaming fans packed the outdoor facility as a wide-range of music...

  As I try to keep this quick and cute, there's only one thing I'd want to learn from seeing the Kanye West "alleged" sex tape. Does he have a big "ego" or not? Ladies, and gay gents, don't judge...

This story goes to show...the poorest man you see, may be richest man you know.   Las Vegas, Nevada resident, Walter Samasko Jr was found dead in his home after months of decaying.  After the smell...

  Remember when you only had to use your bank cards' pin number was to get cash out the ATM.  Those were the good old days, right. Well, ever since most stores began accepting debit cards for...

  In 1947, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson became the first African-American baseball player to play in Major League Baseball since the 1880's.  Mr. "42", made widely known for his number 42...

  Once a very talented athlete rises to sports stardom and rake in millions, these days he's more than likely going to eventually hit rock bottom.  This is apparent for former NFL star, Vince...

  NeNe Leakes recently expressed her thoughts on departing from the "Real Housewives of Atlanta".  After becoming the star of the very popular reality series, NeNe made a few major moves into...

  Well, the $40,000 a ticket private fundraiser thrown by Jay-Z and Beyonce paid off.  It's being reported that the Carter's were able to raise $4 million for Barack Obama's presidential...

Are you ready?!!  Season 3 of South Beach Tow premieres Wednesday, Sept 19. With guaranteed laughter and drama on the streets on Miami, the Ashenoff's and their "too live" Tremont crew are back with more....

  Thursday night, VH1 premiered Ice T's Something To Nothing: The Art of Rap documentary. In what was originally released in theaters, the directorial-debut for Ice T took a turn to cable...

  Ok. Well it sounds like tracks from Kanye West upcoming album Cruel Summer are catching a leak. The latest to hit the net is "To The World".  This track features Chicago homie R. Kelly. ...

  On Sept 21, Apple will release their newest product the iPhone 5.  As one of the most anticipated tech gadgets, the iPhone 5's newly iOS 6 operating system may be the best reason to buy one....

  The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) recently held a special ceremony to honor several Olympic champions.  The luncheon, hosted by WNBA President Laurel Richie, was held to praise...

Who's ready for some real hip hop?!!  The annual A3C Hip Hop Festival is set to return to Atlanta on Oct 11-13. The annual music showcase features well-known and underground artists from across the U.S.. This...

  Back in August, I mentioned that former No Limit Records emcee Mia X would soon release a cookbook/memoir.   Well, she's finally released an excerpt of her book Things My Grandma Told Me, Things...

  We've heard of $5000 a plate fundraisers for political fundraisers. But, for hip hop's richest couple, it will cost you a wayyyyyy more than that to even enter the door.   Coming up on...

  As a African-American and a big fan of comedy, I guess I should be ashamed that I totally forgot about Steve Harvey's new daytime talk show.   'The Steve Harvey Show' aired on Sept 4...

Transparent aka "sheer" or "see-through" clothing was the talk of the town during New York Fashion Week's 2013 Spring Collections. Several top designers showcased their sheer garments (i.e. DKNY, BCBG Maz...

  He go to jail. He gets out. He goes back to jail. He gets out. Gucci Mane is no stranger to legal troubles.  Apparently, regardless if he's behind a cell or not, there's not only legal fees he...

Celebrities are taking their love for the game of basketball a step further.  From Usher Raymond IV to Jay-Z, several music artists has expanded their portfolios by investing in pro basketball teams. Next...

  Season 2 of  'Basketball Wives LA' premiers Monday night on VH1.  All the girls (Jackie Christie, Draya Michele, Malaysia Pargo, Gloria Govan, and Laura Govan) have been heavy on the promo...

  Here it is...the official documentary called "Certified Trap" presented by Clubtapes.com, Livemixtapes.com, and Mad Decent.   Certified Trap is a revolutionary web series on Trap music...

  When the recession hit, millions of Americans found themselves rationing everyday household purchases. From home foreclosures to loss jobs, the average middle-class family received a...

  In my opinion, Curtis Jackson is the definition of sexy.  ;-)   For those who beg to differ, 50 Cent may not be sexy to you, but he sure is suave enough for millions. As the next...