Fat Joe dropped off a cool nugget of information about the historic dance associated with his 2004 Remy Ma-assisted hit “Lean Back” during his 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards red carpet interview. For those who are still rocking away and leaning back, Jamaican music is to thank for the inspiration. HipHopDX’s Jeremy Hecht asked the Bronx rapper when he first did the dance, to which the 52-year-old said, “At the same time I recorded it.

Blue Ivy Carter — AKA the most famous toddler on the planet — turns two today (January 7). To celebrate this momentous occasion, I’ve put together a list of the Jesus Child’s 10 most iconic moments. Which was surprisingly easy because Beyonce and Jay Z‘s progeny has achieved more in her 730 days on the planet than most of us will in a lifetime. Need receipts? Let’s start with the fact that she was making headlines before she was even born and currently holds the record as the youngest artist to chart on Billboard at less than a day old.

Howard University‘s current president Wayne A.I. Frederick confirmed Wednesday that members of the university abused the students’ financial aid funding for their own personal needs, and were removed from their positions. “Hearing about the mishandling of funds at the University can be difficult to process,” wrote President Frederick in a statement on the school’s website. “I can also understand how upsetting it is to feel that the University has not communicated with you regarding this incident.

First Idris Elba played the role of fearless South African president Nelson Mandela on the silver screen titled Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom. Now, the British actor is continuing the late prominent activist’s legacy in the form of music with his forthcoming album named mi Mandela. While filming in Johannesburg, South Africa for the aforementioned 2013 film, the 42-year-old entertainer said he wanted to put the melodic sounds he encountered on wax while on location.

J. Cole caught many jokes after bowing out of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud that was brewing in early April. However, the 39-year-old rapper is seemingly living a peaceful life as a fan recently spotted him at the beach this week. This is the “Middle Child” rapper’s first known “public” appearance since he took back his K. Dot diss “7 Minute Drill” at Dreamville Festival 2024. On Wednesday (May 8), a fan posted a video of her trip to the beach on TikTok and the compilation included a photo of her sitting next to the Fayetteville, N.