Shamarie KnightClaws and Katana: A Night in Central ParkOn a warm summer night in Central Park, the trees rustled in the gentle breeze as a full moon cast silvery light over the city. Leonardo…21h ago21h ago
Shamarie KnightThe Enduring Legacy of Rap City: Shaping the Perception of Hip-HopThirty-five years ago, on August 11, 1989, Rap City officially launched on the BET network. Created by former BET VJ/producer Alvin Jones…1d ago11d ago1
Shamarie KnightLegendary Victory: Team USA’s Historic Win in the 2024 OlympicsYesterday, August 10, 2024, the USA Men’s Basketball Team achieved a historic win, beating France 98–87 in a memorable game. The victory…1d ago1d ago
Shamarie KnightBrooklyn Standoff: Biggie’s TerritoryThe sunset over the Brooklyn skyline as the bustling city quieted. The streets were filled with car horns and the distant chatter of people…2d ago12d ago1
Shamarie KnightHappy 45th Anniversary to Michael Jackson’s ‘Off the Wall’: A Landmark Album in Music HistoryOn August 10, 1979, Michael Jackson’s fifth album, Off the Wall, was released. It was his first album with Epic Records. Produced by Quincy…3d ago13d ago1
Shamarie KnightRemembering Notorious B.I.G.’s “Juicy”: 30 Years LaterThirty years ago today, on August 9, 1994, rap legend Notorious B.I.G.’s first single, “Juicy,” was released from his 1994 debut album…3d ago3d ago
Shamarie KnightDapper Dan: Bridging the Gap Between Fashion and Hip-Hop CultureToday is Dapper Dan’s 80th Birthday. He is an American fashion designer and haberdasher from Harlem, New York. His iconic store, Dapper…4d ago14d ago1
Shamarie KnightThe Dark Knight Rises: Gotham’s Last StandThe night was heavy with the stench of crime, and the wail of sirens filled the air as Batman prowled the chaotic, crime-ridden streets of…4d ago14d ago1
Shamarie KnightUnder the Caribbean Stars: Partying with Rihanna at the Barbados Crop Over FestivalI danced in the streets with Rihanna at the Barbados Crop Over Festival, our bodies moving to the infectious rhythm of the music. Scents of…5d ago5d ago
Shamarie KnightThe Legacy of Rick James: Remembering the Funk IconOn August 6, 2004, the iconic funk musician Rick James was found dead by his caretaker at his Los Angeles home in the Oakwood Toluca Hills…6d ago16d ago1