Author: Wamala

Las Vegas turned into the ultimate battleground for music and gaming over the weekend as the Global Gaming League (GGL) launched its brand-new competition, SZN Zero, at the HyperX Arena on August 23. And in a twist fans won’t forget, Ne-Yo outplayed fellow superstar T-Pain in a Tekken 8 main event that blurred the lines between chart-topping music and esports dominance. Ne-Yo vs. T-Pain: R&B Meets Esports The night’s headliner wasn’t a concert, but a Tekken 8 throwdown featuring two of the biggest names in R&B and hip-hop. On one side stood Ne-Yo and his squad, while across the digital…

Ne Yo

Nearly five years after the shocking highway execution of Dallas rapper Mo3, prosecutors say fellow rapper Yella Beezy wasn’t just connected to the tragedy—he allegedly masterminded it. The case, which has hung over Texas hip-hop since November 2020, is finally moving forward. A Dallas County grand jury indicted Beezy earlier this year, and a capital murder trial is now scheduled for February 2, 2026. If convicted, the 30-year-old artist could face the death penalty. The Alleged Plot to Kill Mo3 Prosecutors allege that Yella Beezy—real name Markies Deandre Conway—hired Kewon Dontrell White to kill Mo3, born Melvin Noble, in a…

Yella Beezy

Will Smith’s long-awaited return to music should have been a victory lap. The superstar launched the U.K. leg of his Based on a True Story Tour this past weekend, performing for sold-out arenas while celebrating his first album in nearly 20 years. But instead of basking in the hype, Smith is facing backlash online—all thanks to a controversial highlight video posted on his official YouTube channel. The AI Glitch Heard ’Round the Internet The clip, designed as a thank-you montage for fans, stitched together concert moments from his opening nights. But within hours of its release, viewers began pointing out…

Will Smith

Hip-hop legend Doug E. Fresh is in the fight of his life—this time, not on stage, but in court. The Harlem-born pioneer, celebrated worldwide as the “Human Beatbox,” has filed a motion to stop the foreclosure of a brownstone that has been tied to his family for nearly two decades. The lawsuit, first reported by CNYB’s C.J. Hughes, shines a spotlight not only on Fresh’s personal battle but also on the larger war over property, legacy, and gentrification in Black communities across New York City. A Family Home at Risk The property in question sits at 251 West 131st Street,…

Doug E. Fresh

It’s official—Black athletic excellence is taking over Walt Disney World this December! For the first time ever, elite Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will square off in the inaugural HBCU Hoops Invitational, set for December 4–7 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. This history-making tournament isn’t just a competition—it’s a cultural celebration of HBCU pride, talent, and tradition on one of the world’s biggest stages. Who’s Playing? The event will showcase eight programs across men’s and women’s brackets: Men’s Bracket: Women’s Bracket: All games will be played in a single-elimination format, with teams battling…

Inaugural HBCU Hoops Invitational To Tip Off at Walt Disney World Resort