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Frankie Beverly, R&B Legend, Dead at 77

In breaking news, R&B legend Frankie Beverly has died. Full story below... Family … Read More

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R&B

Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer And Founder Of Maze, Dies At 77

On Wednesday morning, Beverly's family announced that the ESSENCE Festival icon passed away September 10. Read More

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R&B

Frankie Beverly, exuberant singer-songwriter for Maze, dies at 77

The R&B group was hailed by Ebony magazine as “Black America’s favorite band,” and was known for its joyous 1981 anthem “Before I Let Go.” Read More

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Hip Hop

5 Hip-Hop Songs That Mentions The Memory of 9/11

September 11th (9/11) changed United States history forever. The memory of the many lives that were lost is cemented. From the employees of the World Trade Center to the first responders, the country pauses each year in its memory. Take a look at 5 tracks that memorialize September 11. Jay-Z "Empire State of Mind" Jay-Z's

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R&B

Frankie Beverly R&B soul legend has died

Frankie Beverly, legendary soul singer and frontman for the soul band Maze, has died. He was 77 years old. Read More

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R&B

Legendary R&B artist, native Philadelphian Frankie Beverly dies at 77

Music fans both here in Philadelphia and around the world have reason to mourn on Wednesday as legendary R&B artist, songwriter and producer, Frankie Beverly has died. Read More

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Hip Hop

Today in Hip-Hop History: Fabolous Released His Debut Album ‘Ghetto Fabolous’ 23 Years Ago

Fabolous made his studio debut 23 years ago on this day. The Brooklyn rapper released his freshman album, Ghetto Fabolous on one of the worst days in New York: 9/11. Despite the tragic day and being met with mixed reviews, the album was a commercial success. The collection peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard

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