The Obamas Made Sure Black Art Was Celebrated…

The president and Mrs. Obama have shown their love for black art (and artists)—from poetry and spoken word to actors…
02.08.21
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In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015
12.18.15

Coroner: B.B. King Died Of Alzheimer’s, Was Not…

Despite allegations that blues legend B.B. King was poisoned to death by close associates, a coroner’s investigation has found no…
02.08.21

Coroner Rules There Was No Foul Play In…

The mood around B.B. King‘s death was soured even further when his daughters brought up the possibility that he was poisoned.…
02.08.21

Was Foul Play Involved In B.B. King’s Death?

Two daughters of blues legend B.B. King have leveled shocking claims that the musician was poisoned to death by his closest…
05.26.15

Lawyer Calls B.B. King’s Daughters’ Murder Claims ‘Defamatory’…

Two of B.B. King’s daughters Karen Williams and Patty King recently came forward to confess their belief that their father was…
02.08.21

B.B. King Will Be Laid To Rest Next…

B.B. King’s body will be laid to rest next week in his hometown of Indianola, Mississippi, according to Billboard. King’s…
02.08.21

Mick Jagger Sort Of Names His Favorite Rappers,…

The Rolling Stones participated in a Q&A session over Twitter yesterday (May 18). Fans chimed in and asked the rock…
02.08.21

B.B. King’s Public Viewing Will Be Held In…

A public viewing for legendary blues musician B.B. King will be held in Las Vegas this coming Friday (May 22), according to…
02.08.21

NewsOne Now Honors The Life & Legacy Of…

Legendary blues musician B.B. King died Thursday night at the age of 89 in his home in Las Vegas. King suffered a…
04.11.18

9 Hip-Hop Artists Who’ve Sampled B.B. King Through…

Blues lost a legend this week. With less than 24 hours until HBO premieres their Bessie “Empress of Blues” Smith…
02.08.21

Flashback Friday: This Duet Between B.B. King &…

The passing of blues legend B.B. King has left musicians and fans in mourning, honoring him on social media, and…
05.18.15

7 Hip-Hop Songs That Wouldn’t Be The Same…

It is a sad day for music lovers as news broke early this morning about the passing of B.B. King.…
02.08.21

B.B. King Was Rushed To The Hospital This…

Some sad news to report amidst the college basketball fuss. Blues pioneer B.B. King was rushed to a Las Vegas…
02.08.21

B.B. King Heckled At St. Louis Show

Fans of legendary blues artist B.B. King were less than thrilled with his performance in St. Louis this past weekend.…
02.08.21

President Obama Sings With Mick Jagger & B.B.…

  The President sings again!!  The other night Mick Jagger & B.B. King held a special performance at the White…
07.01.19
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