Chicago rapper Lil Durk is preparing to release his project “Lil Durk 2x.” Joining Sway in the Morning he opens up about his influence in Chicago and how it feels good to be inspiring people. Mostly residing in LA now, Durk speaks on his day to day life in Cali and his recent trip to […]
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Victoria Monét & Ariana Grande Hope for “Better Days”
With the recent tragedies of last week’s shootings of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, and the Dallas police that lost their lives during what was supposed to be a peaceful protest, we’ve seen celebrities like Jay-Z, Miguel, Swizz Beatz, and DJ Greg Street express their feelings in the best way they know how…through music. Now Victoria […]
In 2016… Is this really our reality? + Premier of Tribute Song “Food For Thought” by LG
Our hearts are heavy and our prayers go out to the families of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. I probably should’ve posted something regarding all of this when it first happened but the truth is, I just needed some time to digest it all. Is this really real? Is the color of my skin a […]
A Subject Has Been Identified in the Killing of 5 Police Officers in Dallas
Photo via AP Violence struck again last night, this time in Dallas, Texas following a peaceful protest for the killing of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. With shots ringing off near 9 p.m., crowds scrambled resulting in 5 dead police officers and one dead subject, 25-year-old Micah Xavier Johnson. The events ended in a Dallas parking garage where a police […]
Philando Castile, 32, Was Fatally Shot by Police on Wednesday Night in Falcon Heights, Minnesota
Just one day after the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Philando Castile was shot and killed by a police officer in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Pulled over near St. Paul for a broken tail light on Wednesday evening while returning home from the grocery store, Castile was joined in the car by […]
“Just Because We’re Magic, Doesn’t Mean We’re Not Real” – Jesse Williams
“We’ve dedicated our lives to get money just to give it right back for someone’s brand on our body, when we spent centuries praying with brands on our bodies… and now we pray to get paid for brands on our bodies” Last night during the airing of the 2016 BET awards, one of the most […]
The Black Panther Orignals Truth Uncensored: 50th Anniversary, Black Lives Matter, Beyonce, Assata Shakur, Political Prisoners, Tupac, KKK Comparisons – Told By Sekou Odinga and Michael McCarty
50 years later and the fight remains. Oakland has a well known history of birthing powerful voices in the community, one you are very familiar with in Sway Calloway but one that had a voice and a platform before his came from the very same city – the Black Panthers. Everyone has heard that name […]
The Cast of “Barbershop: The Next Cut” Share Hilarious Stories From Their Time in Barbershops and Salons + Breaks Down the New Movie
This Friday, April 15th, marks the start of the 3rd installment of the “Barbershop” movie series with “Barbershop: The Next Cut.” Starring the like of Ice Cube, Common, Regina Hall, Eve, Cedric The Entertainer and many many more talented actors and actresses, we were blessed with by the presence of the afore mentioned stars for […]
Fabolous Channels Nas For "Black Girl Lost" (Freestyle)
Emcee Fabolous has been giving us consistent heat with a string of #FreestyleFriday releases including his latest, “Black Girl Lost.” Flowing over Nas’ classic of the same name, Fab touches on the #BlackLivesMatter movement and more. Pay attention. #InCaseYouMissedIt: Fabolous Breaks Down Lyrics On Sway in the Morning
Murs Breaks Down The Barriers of Important Current Issues in the Video for "No More Control"
Strange Music picked up an all-star when they penned Murs to a deal and the Cali emcee continues to provide quality material while gearing up for his upcoming album “Have A Nice Life.” Coming at us this week for the video for his lead single “No More Control,” Murs provides a powerful insight into the […]