The sad news of Dr. Maya Angelou’s death has hit the Internet. Her influence has been strong and inspiring throughout people everywhere. Including Hip-Hop. Here are a few artists that share her vision and have been inspired enough to include in her in their music. RIP Dr. Maya Angelou: The Phenomenal Woman’s Best Quotes […]
The 3rd Budweiser Made In America Festival held over Labor Day weekend is trying something new this year. A bi-coastal music festival. Also held in LA, it’s come down to a battle of the coasts. Who has the better line up? @MIAFestival has released the official Philly line up with Kings Of Leon and Kanye West headlining and […]
As exciting as Oreos are in their natural state, there’s nothing wrong with shaking things up a bit! Here’s 16 ways to get the most out of your already beloved Oreo snack. 1. Oreo Soup 2. On A Cake 3. With Waffles & Ice Cream 4. Inside Of This Amazing Cake/Brownie/Piece Of […]
No matter who you are, you’ve had an opinion about VH-1’s “Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta.” After a drama filled season, the reunion show kept its promise to be eventful and revealing. Hosted by Mona Scott-Young, the cast along with supporting cast members, got down to the dirty details of the season. We all know, along […]
Jay-Z and Beyonce once again control their own press and release the photos exclusively on Tumblr for the world to see their new baby. Blue Ivy was born on January 7, 2012. It’s not clear how old she is in the photos but the parents seems to be enjoying every moment with Baby Carter. […]
We’re excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the new BlackPlanet Radio music service. Part of living life to your own beat is the soundtrack we put to it. Rock with us at BP Radio to stay up with music and your favorite artists. Reasons you’ll love BP Radio: Create playlists for free from a […]
The news of the great Kardashian Split sent Twitter in a whirl this afternoon. Among the “I told you so’s,” “Serves him right’s,” and “It was all publicity’s,” Twitter went in on a trending topic started by @HelloBeautiful, #ThingsLongerThanKimsMarriage. Here are the funniest Tweets about the divorce filing. Check out Kim K’s Divorce Papers For […]
Oh they grow up so fast! Apple’s iPod is officially 10 years old and we’re celebrating! Remember when it was just a baby with a single track wheel and small black and grey display screen? iPod has developed faster than we could have imagined. If the iPod was a human, he (yes, it’s a boy), […]
Finally! The long awaited J. Cole album is here. Yes folks, Cole World does indeed exist. It dropped today and we have the first listen for you in the BP Listening Suite. Features include, Jay-Z, Drake, Missy Elliot and Trey Songz. Listen now to selected tracks from Cole World and let us know what you […]