If you have not seen a Chris Spencer movie, then I feel sorry for you. The man has been blessed with the gift of humor and is responsible for decades of classic and cult comedies galore, such as “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood” and “Postal.” Chris just … Read more
Chuck D doesn’t swear he’s nice — he knows he’s nice. Proudly hailing from Long Island’s 516 territory, this man’s contribution to rap is the stuff of legend. Chuck D is a founding member of Public Enemy, known for hits like “Fight the Power” and “Don’t Believe the Hype” which skyrocketed the rapper’s illustrious group … Read more
It’s pretty darn difficult not to laugh after seeing the legendary Marlon Wayans on-screen or stage. The Manhattan-raised comedic genius – one of many talented individuals in his family – has been cracking smiles since the late 1980s on TV and in hilarious movies. Recently, Wayans launched a stand-up tour across America and Canada – catch … Read more
Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings bring a wealth of knowledge to the world of personal finance. They are the bright minds behind Earn Your Leisure — a revolutionary media platform that approaches financial literacy in a way that can be grasped by all. Their down-to-earth style often showcases celebrity interviews with huge names such as … Read more
Congratulations are in order for Jalen Brunson and Ali Marks. The Knicks star point guard tied the knot with his longtime love at Chicago’s Ritz-Carlton on Saturday, according to People. Brunson wore a custom black tuxedo from Tom Marchitelli with Christian Louboutin loafers, according to the outlet. Marks had on a custom off-white Eva Lendel “Lika” dressed … Read more
There’s nobody better to speak with ahead of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary than the world-renowned Kid Capri. Of course, the stellar DJ proudly hails from hip-hop’s birthplace — a spot that we know locally as the Boogie Down Bronx. He has been an instrumental force in music since the late 1980s, making smash hits for such … Read more
If you’re in need of a deep-rooted belly laugh, look no further than Roy Wood Jr. You’ve seen the hilarious, Birmingham, Alabama, man on “The Daily Show” or giving a hearty roast at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He’s also had roles on huge TV hits such as “Only Murders in the Building” and “Better … Read more
There are few who have graced hip-hop in the way that Styles P has. The proud son of Yonkers has led an illustrious career since the 1990s. He’s done so not only as a solo artist but also alongside Jadakiss and Sheek Louch in the rap trio known as the Lox. After so many hits … Read more
Babyface is a legend in the recording booth. As a producer and songwriter, he’s developed some of the world’s greatest musicians across genres, including the likes of Whitney Houston, Beyoncé and Usher, just to name a few. This week on “Renaissance Man,” Babyface – born Kenneth Brian Edmonds – took me down memory lane and … Read more
Deon Cole is a rock star of comedy. The award-winning actor and stand-up comic has been in shows such as “Black-ish,” films such as “Barbershop,” and is soon to steal the show in a breakthrough dramatic role in “The Color Purple.” But, the Chicago native’s career of making laughs — one that dates to the … Read more
When Malcolm-Jamal Warner was about 7, he made a prediction. “I told my parents that I was going to either be a famous poet, a famous actor or famous basketball player,” he told me on this week’s “Renaissance Man,” adding, “so don’t ask about my game.” We all know Malcolm-Jamal went on to play Theo … Read more
Kym Whitley scored her first movie role by being different — and ridiculously funny. The Ohio native had been in the popular play “Beauty Shop” and a few commercials. But when she auditioned for the part of Suga in “Next Friday,” she knew comedy was her calling. “I went into the audition and … I … Read more
Who knew that breast milk would be the reason Jalen Brunson cut phone ties with Josh Hart? The Knicks teammates had NBA Twitter in disbelief over their latest social media exchange that began Tuesday. “Have yall ever tasted yall significant others breast milk? Asking for a friend,” Hart asked his 500,000-plus followers. Brunson then replied, … Read more
Jalen Ramsey is an equal opportunity DM-slider. Ramsey was part of a roundtable with Haley and Hanna Cavinder on Jake Paul’s Betr platform when it was revealed he had slid into one of the twins’ DMs. Paul was asking the NFL defensive back if he had a strategy for direct messaging women on social media, … Read more
Actress and comedian Bresha Webb is a proud daughter of Baltimore, who grew up with big acting dreams. But she has mixed feelings when it comes to the city’s greatest contribution to television: “The Wire.” “A lot of the roles were cast out of my high school, the Baltimore School for the Arts. So I … Read more
Woody McClain is his name! But since he starred in the BET 2018 miniseries “The Bobby Brown Story,” fans regularly address him as the “Every Little Step” singer. That made the actor bristle until the great Jamie Foxx (who I’m praying for) gave him some advice. Woody recalled that Jamie said to him, “I come … Read more
As hip-hop turns 50 and we pull back the lens to see its full story, we can appreciate the rappers who truly changed the game from an artistic and business perspective. That list wouldn’t be complete without including the groundbreaking trio from East Orange, New Jersey: Naughty by Nature. They started out performing at their … Read more
Want a comprehensive history and culture lesson on the subject of hip-hop? Talk to radio personality and R&B artist Miss Jones, who was there when it was rising, rubbed elbows with all the top New York rappers of the era and was almost in a trailblazing female rap group. She virtually has a Ph.D. on … Read more
Jason Kelce is always up to party, so it should come as no surprise that he was in a festive mood at the 2023 NFL Draft. The Eagles’ center celebrated his team trading up to No. 9 to select Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter by chugging a beer. Kelce’s mood may change once it dawns … Read more
We met comedian and actor Kel Mitchell as a young teen, when he and his partner in crime, Kenan Thompson, were introduced to the public on Nickelodeon’s “All That.” The hit show was sketch comedy, a theme song by TLC and performances from top hip-hop artists. And it was a dream for Kel, who grew … Read more