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Asghedom, better known as “Blacc Sam,” told me.  “It’s a testament to the message and what he represented and so many people that he inspired and touched. He was a true people’s champ, man. The story, just making something out of nothing. And inspiring and never thinking he was bigger or more special or better than anybody. Just staying and showing people that if you believe and stay the course, you can always achieve. That’s what everybody in every community and every area in the ...

Damson Idris & Amin Joseph On Jay-Z Story, Losing John Singleton, YG, + ‘Snowfall’ Season 4 Stars of the hit show ‘Snowfall’ Damson Idris and Amin Joseph sit down with Ebro in the Morning to discuss the influence and popularity of the show. They also spoke on racism in the United States, what it meant to lose John Singleton, their accents, how YG was supposed to have a role on the show, and more. Idris also spoke on his viral Jay-Z story. Snowfall season 4 airs Wednesdays at 10:30PM EST...

(Lauren West / For The Times) This story is part of our issue on Remembrance, a time-traveling journey through the L.A. experience — past, present and future. I remember the tears. Not the anguished look on Tre’s face as he yelled for Ricky to run. Not the gunshots, the way they sounded like thunder and slaughter. Not the pool of blood. Or the fear of the moment, and how suffocating that fear felt for the two of them, knowing it was already over. Not the way Tre sweetly cradled Ricky’s l...

In an interview with OprahMag.com, Ruth E. Carter opens up about creating "Coming 2 America's" gorgeous costumes and working with Eddie Murphy.

Find out what the cast told us about coping with co-creator John Singleton’s sudden death, filming during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they’re changing the black fatherhood narrative inside… The fourth season of “Snowfall” is HERE. But it wasn’t easy. Season 4 just kicked off, but there were several hurdles to get over to make it happen. The series was hit with some obstacles that made it extremely hard to continue. One being the sudden death of co-creator John Singleton. FX...

​ Mar 12 | by “Snowfall” star Damson Idris learned a hard lesson in Zoom etiquette after showing up shirtless for Roc Nation’s Lenny Santiago’s birthday zoom call. Jay-Z was on the call and wasted NO time to roast him for having his “nipples” out. Get your laugh on inside… Talk about being hilariously embarrassed by rap royalty! At the beginning of the pandemic, “Snowfall” actor Damson Idris said he didn’t even know what Zoo...

The Untold Truth Of Ludacris Bet2020/Getty Images By Therese Nguyen/March 10, 2021 11:19 am EDT Best known for his contributions in some of the biggest chart-toppers and movies in popular culture, Ludacris is an icon with countless titles, from multi-platinum Grammy-winning artist and award-winning actor to entrepreneur and philanthropist. Riding the wave of the Dirty South movement to national fame, Ludacris has been entertaining the world since the late 1990s with his musical...

Do you ever run across a column that’s so completely oblivious to the obvious that you can’t help but think that the author is engaging in a bit of intentional ignorance to try to make a point? My most recent experience with an eye-rolling editorial comes from Louisiana, where lawmakers are currently debating a bill that would require churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship to opt-out of allowing the lawful carrying of firearms inside, rather than opt-in, as is the case r...

Last Updated: Alternative Title: Regina Rene King Regina King, in full Regina Rene King, (born January 15, 1971, Los Angeles, California, U.S.), American actress and director who was known for her depth and versatility, earning acclaim for both comedic and dramatic roles. King’s father was an electrician and her mother a special education teacher; they divorced when she was a child. While still young, King took acting classes, for which she exhibited a pronounced aptitude. At age 1...

John Singleton, in full John Daniel Singleton, (born January 6, 1968, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died April 29, 2019, Los Angeles), American film director and screenwriter whose films often examined urban and racial tensions. He was best known for his directorial debut, Boyz n the Hood (1991). Singleton was raised near the violence-ridden south-central section of Los Angeles. While studying screenwriting at the University of Southern California, he won several writing awards, which led ...