About Shamika Sanders

Shamika Sanders is the managing editor for HelloBeautiful where she carries out a vision to uplift Black women by telling their unique stories. She began working at iOneDigital in 2011 and has penned articles for iOneDigital, Essence, Billboard, and has interviewed celebrities like Oprah, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, and Regina King. Shamika is a seasoned reporter with over 10 years of experience in digital media. She is the mother of an adorable two-year-old, enjoys spending time with her friends and family, enjoys good music, and good eats. Keep up with her on social media.

Rick Ross declared his recently released album “God Forgives, I Don’t” a classic during an interview with Power 105.1’s “The Breakfast Club.” The 15-track disc is his fifth project and features appearances from Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, André 3000 and Drake. Already it has received rave reviews and according to The Bawse, it is his best work […]

We have not waited in vain for Keyshia Cole‘s return to R&B. After taking time off to raise her son and enjoy the married life, Keyshia is back with “Enough Of No Love,” a ladies anthem featuring Lil’ Wayne. The “I Should Have Cheated” singer released the Benny Boom-directed visuals to awaiting fans today and […]

Super-producer Swizz Beatz and songstress Alicia Keys celebrated their two year wedding anniversary under the bright lights of the Apollo theater moniker, last night. MUST READ: NEW MUSIC: Alicia Keys Is Ready For A “New Day” “At midnight we brought in our anniversary under the lights that inspired us both!… #justliketeenagelove #dreams4life #purelove ;-)!!!” tweeted […]

“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star K. Michelle is allegedly dating Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. During a press conference with rapper Yung Berg, the powerhouse singer admitted to dating a “white guy” who “is a swimmer.” MUST READ: LISTEN: K. Michelle – “Kiss My A$$” [NEW MUSIC] Yesterday K. Michelle tweeted Lochte, calling him her […]

After an enlightening experience in Jamaica, Snoop Dogg seeks to change his name to Snoop Lion! The Doggfather reportedly become one with his inner Rastafarian self during the trip. “I want to bury Snoop Dogg, and become Snoop Lion,” said Snoop. “I didn’t know that until I went to the temple, where the High Priest […]

Drake, his manager Cortez Bryant, Gerald Roberson and Derrick Lawrence, have been targeted in a massive lawsuit over alleged unpaid royalties for breaches of contract and fiduciary duty. MUST READ: Rick Ross Ft. Drake & Wale “Diced Pineapples” [NEW MUSIC] Prince, who discovered Drake via Myspace, played some of his music for Lil Wayne, which […]

As reported by HelloBeautiful.com… Kim Kardashian‘s dramatics were turned up several notches on “Keeping Up With The Kardashian’s” recently when she revealed to her sister Khloe that her husband Lamar Odom‘s breath almost made her throw up! MUST READ: Khloé Kardashian’s Make Believe Maury Moment Continues In fact, she pondered how Khloe could even stand […]

Stevie J. has become a household name ever since the debut of “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.” His creepy face snickers and snarls combined with his love triangle between Mimi Faust and rumored fiancee Joseline, have left us scratching our heads. Despite it’s ratchetness we just can’t turn away. MUST READ: Stevie J Catches Joseline […]

Rick Ross‘s visit to the hospital after he suffered a seizure served as inspiration to his new song “Diced Pineapples,” featuring Drake and Wale. MUST READ: Chelsea Handler Tells Rick Ross: “I Love Big Black Men!” [VIDEO] “When I got out of the hospital — you know, I had a seizure last year — when […]

As reported By HelloBeautiful.com… “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” has opened our eyes to the situations many women face in relationships with cheating men. Mimi Faust is one of those women. She and Stevie J. were together for several years but most-recently his affair with his artist Joseline Hernandez was the straw that broke the […]

I’ve seen the tape, you may have seen the tape and we are pretty sure Kanye’s people have seen the sex tape starring Kim Kardashian and her ex-boyfriend. For those reasons exactly, Kanye West has allegedly banned his friends from talking about the visuals that made his beau Kim K and her cakes famous! MUST […]

We were delighted to hear that rapper The Game, decided to hang up his player card and marry his long time girlfriend and baby’s mother Tiffney Cambridge. Our happiness was short lived because shortly later, he called the wedding off! MUST READ: Game Calls Off Impending Wedding “The rumors are TRUE. The wedding is OFF. […]