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R. Kelly Has Been Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison

R. Kelly Has Been Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison

In a breaking story, singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years for various sex crimes. The Chicago, Illinois singer, songwriter, and producer faced nine federal charges, including human trafficking, racketeering, and more. TMZ is among those reporting Wednesday's (June 29) sentence, which took place in Brooklyn, New York. Throughout the trial,... Read more
June 29, 2022 News
Skillz Raps Up 2019 & He Does It With 20/20 Vision (Audio)

Skillz Raps Up 2019 & He Does It With 20/20 Vision (Audio)

For many Hip-Hop Heads, New Years is not a holiday without Mad Skillz. The Richmond, Virginia veteran MC (and DJ) closes the book on 2019 with a tradition that nearly goes back to Y2K. The "2019 Rap Up" is here, just ahead of many fans' celebrations, reflection, and ringing in... Read more
December 31, 2019 Audio
D.L. Hughley Calls Out Those Who Hate R. Kelly But Excuse Michael Jackson

D.L. Hughley Calls Out Those Who Hate R. Kelly But Excuse Michael Jackson

This week, D.L. Hughley was a guest on both The Breakfast Club and Sway In The Morning. The 56-year-old Los Angeles, California native is returning to television with Uncensored. Premiering on TV One next week, the talk show will confront the issues of the day head-on, and reportedly without compromise.... Read more
March 8, 2019 Lifestyle, Video
R. Kelly Has Been Arrested & Faces Up To 70 Years In Prison

R. Kelly Has Been Arrested & Faces Up To 70 Years In Prison

Update: R. Kelly was arrested last night (February 22). Video shows him turning himself in to the Chicago Police. Cook Count State Attorney Kimberly Foxx says that Kelly is facing 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving 4 victims, and each count carries up to 7 years in prison.... Read more
February 22, 2019 News
R. Kelly’s Record Label Has Pressed Mute & Told Him To Get To Steppin’

R. Kelly’s Record Label Has Pressed Mute & Told Him To Get To Steppin’

After more than 25 years and over 15 albums, R. Kelly and his record label have reportedly parted ways. The breaking news comes (January 18) after RCA/Sony Records sources confirmed the development to Billboard. The label recently removed the Chicago, Illinois singer from its website roster. The move comes two weeks... Read more
January 18, 2019 News
Dave Chappelle Details The Night R. Kelly Confronted Him With His Goons

Dave Chappelle Details The Night R. Kelly Confronted Him With His Goons

Earlier this week, Chappelle's Show co-writer Neal Brennan revealed to The Breakfast Club that more than 15 years ago, R. Kelly and his entourage stepped to Dave Chappelle in Chicago. The confrontation took place as a response to the Comedy Central show's "Pee On You" sketch. While Brennan said he... Read more
January 17, 2019 TV/Film, Video
Chappelle’s Show Has Been Under Attack. Its Co-Writer Defends It.

Chappelle’s Show Has Been Under Attack. Its Co-Writer Defends It.

Chappelle's Show is responsible for some of the most cutting-edge comedy on television of all-time. In the early 2000s, Dave Chappelle's sketch series was groundbreaking, provocative, and in some ways prophetic to social issues that followed. Comedian Neal Brennan wrote and directed many of the show's most memorable episodes. In... Read more
January 16, 2019 TV, TV/Film, Video
Aaron McGruder Discusses The Boondocks Being Ahead Of Its Time

Aaron McGruder Discusses The Boondocks Being Ahead Of Its Time

Since broadcasting earlier this month, Surviving R. Kelly has many people re-examining their position on the onetime R&B superstar. This month's six-part documentary on Lifetime details the accusations against the 52-year-old by alleged victims. These include claims of sex with underage girls and graphic accounts of abuse and predatory tactics... Read more
January 12, 2019 TV, TV/Film
dream hampton Speaks About The Horrors Of Making Surviving R. Kelly

dream hampton Speaks About The Horrors Of Making Surviving R. Kelly

In the last week, the six-part documentary Surviving R. Kelly aired on Lifetime. The investigative work examines the extensive abuse allegations against the three-time Grammy Award-winning singer. Kelly's accusers are all women of color, many of whom were minors at the time. In the documentary, each goes into detail about... Read more
January 8, 2019 Audio, TV, TV/Film
Dame Dash Discusses The Rift R. Kelly Caused Between Him & JAY-Z Because Of Aaliyah

Dame Dash Discusses The Rift R. Kelly Caused Between Him & JAY-Z Because Of Aaliyah

Beginning last Thursday, January 3, the Lifetime network has aired the six-part documentary, Surviving R. Kelly. The series takes viewers through the life of Robert Kelly from 1970 to the present day. More notably, the documentary executive produced by dream hampton examines the sexual allegations and legal actions against the... Read more
January 6, 2019 Video
Kendrick Lamar Speaks For The 1st Time About Why He Stopped A Fan From Using The N-Word

Kendrick Lamar Speaks For The 1st Time About Why He Stopped A Fan From Using The N-Word

Kendrick Lamar made headlines earlier this year when he checked a fan at Hangout Fest in Gulf Shores, Alabama for using the N-word while rapping along to his 2012 non-single hit "M.A.A.D. City." The fan, a white woman who introduced herself as Delaney, was pulled up on-stage to help rap... Read more
June 28, 2018 Fresh
Artists Strike Back At Spotify After Its Censorship Policy & The Streaming Service Is Backing Down

Artists Strike Back At Spotify After Its Censorship Policy & The Streaming Service Is Backing Down

After pushback from several artists and powerful music industry insiders, allegedly including Kendrick Lamar and his TDE record label, Spotify has reportedly decided to scale back its policy of punishing artists for personal misconduct, to some degree. The streaming company has reportedly told record-label executives, managers, and artists that it... Read more
May 25, 2018 News
Spotify Has Made A Loud Statement By Muting R. Kelly, But It’s A Dangerous Precedent.

Spotify Has Made A Loud Statement By Muting R. Kelly, But It’s A Dangerous Precedent.

R. Kelly is today embroiled in what may prove to be the breaking point in the years-long backlash against him amidst allegations of sexual abuse, harassment, statutory rape and more. Though he's faced legal battles for decades—he was found guilty of battery in 1996, for starters—the award-winning, multi-platinum selling singer... Read more
May 10, 2018 Lifestyle, News
Scarface Shares A Snippet Of His New Music. It’s About To Get Ugly (Video)

Scarface Shares A Snippet Of His New Music. It’s About To Get Ugly (Video)

Hip-Hop news and culture move fast, and it’s easy to miss significant developments. Every week, Ambrosia For Heads takes a look back at the Last 7 days. This video series, hosted by Justin “The Company Man” Hunte examines the current issues with a colorful rundown of the what, where, and why. While the Last... Read more
August 23, 2017 Exclusive, Last 7, Video
R. Kelly Sings His Life Story In A 45 Minute Audiobiography (Video)

R. Kelly Sings His Life Story In A 45 Minute Audiobiography (Video)

R. Kelly is known for going off the dome when crafting his songs. The Chicago, Illinois R&B mainstay has a talk-singing method that pulls from '60s and '70s groups like the Chi-Lites, Billy Paul, and Isaac Hayes. However, Robert Kelly's lyrics have often been a product of his own era,... Read more
January 27, 2016 Video
R. Kelly Is Not Afraid of 5 Fingers Of Death. Catch The Kellz Freestyle (Video)

R. Kelly Is Not Afraid of 5 Fingers Of Death. Catch The Kellz Freestyle (Video)

R. Kelly is often said to improvise many of his hits. Sitting at the keyboard, the 25-year veteran freestyles those very melodies and choruses that have changed the sound of R&B, and presumably created a few lives too. Somebody who is not often in the media, Kellz swung through today's... Read more
July 16, 2015 Video
Rick Ross & R. Kelly Keep Doin’ That Luxe Life Music (Video)

Rick Ross & R. Kelly Keep Doin’ That Luxe Life Music (Video)

Earlier this month, Rick Ross dropped off the club banger "Keep Doin' That," featuring a velvety hook from R. Kelly. The two unite in the video which features cameos from Jeezy, T.I. and more. With Ross and Kellz, the theme is simple--it's all about that luxe life. Check out the... Read more
October 26, 2014 Video
Rick Ross Gets the Assist From R. Kelly on Keep Doin’ That (Audio)

Rick Ross Gets the Assist From R. Kelly on Keep Doin’ That (Audio)

Rick Ross releases a new song from his forthcoming Hood Billionaire album. "Keep Doin' That" sports a tough beat and a guest turn from R. Kelly. Check it out (with tags for now). Related: Stalley Slows It Down for One More Shot With Rick Ross & August Alsina (Audio)... Read more
October 2, 2014 Audio
Chance The Rapper Gives A Down-Home Performance With Vic Mensa & R. Kelly At Lollapalooza (Video)

Chance The Rapper Gives A Down-Home Performance With Vic Mensa & R. Kelly At Lollapalooza (Video)

The crowd is passionate and knowledgeable. You step out into the spotlight and all of the sights and smells you experience trigger memories from years past. The fans who are cheering for you are your neighbors. These are the same people who have grown up with you, watching and following... Read more
August 5, 2014 Fresh, Video
Jennifer Hudson Brings Down the House with R. Kelly on It’s Your World (Audio)

Jennifer Hudson Brings Down the House with R. Kelly on It’s Your World (Audio)

It's bittersweet that 2014, the year that took the Godfather of House, Frankie Knuckles, would be a year that has featured a prominent resurgence of the deep soulful house that Knuckles brought to the world. Vic Mensa's "Down on My Luck" was a groovy blast that would fit right in... Read more
June 30, 2014 Audio
DJ Cassidy & R. Kelly Show Why Soul Makes the World Go ‘Round (Audio)

DJ Cassidy & R. Kelly Show Why Soul Makes the World Go ‘Round (Audio)

As we reported, DJ Cassidy has put together an amazing new project called Calling All Hearts which pairs contemporary singers with the legendary musicians behind 80's hits by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Chic and more. In his latest offering, Cassidy serves up some feel good soul featuring R.... Read more
March 27, 2014 Audio
Lady GaGa and R. Kelly Performing Do What U Want on SNL…Controversial or Comical? (Video)

Lady GaGa and R. Kelly Performing Do What U Want on SNL…Controversial or Comical? (Video)

You be the judge. Related: Kendrick Lamar – B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Lady Gaga Version) (Video)... Read more
November 17, 2013 Video
Aziz Ansari Speak on R. Kelly on the Jimmy Kimmel Show

Aziz Ansari Speak on R. Kelly on the Jimmy Kimmel Show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Na_YF-Ibo Aziz Ansari speaks on R. Kelly.  Is he the new King of Comedy?... Read more
June 12, 2010 Video