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A Different World September 2026 cover connects Hillman’s legacy with a new generation EBONY has brought together the new and legacy cast of A Different World for its September 2026 digital cover, connecting the enduring legacy of the landmark television series with a new generation of Hillman students. The cover features new cast members Maleah […]

Toyota sponsorship supports the HBCU marching-band showcase as National Battle of the Bands heads to South Florida WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Toyota has joined the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands in the Palm Beaches as an official sponsor, adding the automaker to the lineup of partners supporting one of the country’s major showcases […]

Aristotle Jones celebrates Black Appalachian culture with Appalachian Soul Power and Mountain Alchemy OSAGE, W.Va. — West Virginia singer, songwriter, storyteller and author Aristotle Jones is launching a campaign to establish July as Appalachian Soul Month, pairing the initiative with the September 22 release of his new album Appalachian Soul Power and companion novel Mountain […]

Sway dies at 44 in Ghana after building a career that broke barriers for independent British rappers, earned a Mercury Prize nomination and helped develop a new generation of talent. British-Ghanaian rapper Sway, an independent music trailblazer whose career helped widen the possibilities for UK hip hop artists, has died at age 44. The artist, […]

Lil Durk acquitted after a federal jury rejected murder-for-hire and related charges tied to a deadly 2022 Los Angeles shooting, but a separate racketeering prosecution keeps the Grammy-winning Chicago rapper in custody. LOS ANGELES — Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk has been acquitted of federal murder-for-hire and related charges in a closely watched Los Angeles trial, […]

Jhené Aiko Westside Whimsy marks the R&B singer’s first studio album in six years and reconnects her with Kendrick Lamar on “So Good” nearly 13 years after their earlier collaborations. Jhené Aiko has returned with Westside Whimsy, her fourth studio album and first full-length studio project in six years, bringing Kendrick Lamar back into her […]

TORONTO — Four months after its release, Drake’s ICEMAN is still rewriting the Toronto rapper’s chart history. The album reached a 13th week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart dated September 5, surpassing the 12 weeks achieved by Take Care in 2011 and 2012. That makes ICEMAN Drake’s longest-running No. 1 album […]

Rebel Kornerstone Productions pairs Blessed Messenger and Jah Guidance on a two-artist roots reggae project spanning inspirational and lovers-rock themes. Trinidad and Tobago — Rebel Kornerstone Productions is putting a spotlight on Trinidad and Tobago’s reggae scene with the “Deep South Riddim,” a roots reggae project featuring Blessed Messenger and Jah Guidance. The project brings […]

The Jamaican dancehall artist is pairing the release of “Dutty Money” with the launch of his independent Midnight Tribe Records imprint. Kingston, Jamaica — Dancehall artist Frahcess One has launched Midnight Tribe Records, an independent label introduced alongside the release of his new single “Dutty Money.” The track was officially released September 11, 2026, with […]

The A’Legends CEO is scheduled for events in Pennsylvania and Delaware, including an awards nomination, a film-related appearance and a clothing showcase. Kingston, Jamaica — A’Legends CEO Jenelle Alexia is preparing for a busy October in the United States, with scheduled appearances at an awards show in Pennsylvania and a Caribbean film and fashion festival […]