Tag: historic debut

Historically Black Colleges and Universities have always been about more than getting a degree. They're places where Black students find community, build confidence, and sometimes meet future business partners. During Black Business Month, we're looking at graduates who took that foundation far beyond campus. Whether in biotech or beauty, entertainment or finance, these entrepreneurs saw problems, had ideas, and decided to build something of their own. Some became household names. Others are still growing their empires. But they all show what can happen when HBCU excellence meets entrepreneurship.

Blueface and Chrisean Rock were pulled over by police in San Diego on Saturday night following his performance at Blu Temple, with the encounter captured during his livestream. Officers ordered the rapper and his crew out of their vehicle and temporarily handcuffed several people during the roadside stop. The reason for the traffic stop was not immediately clear from the video, and it was unknown whether any citations were issued.

Rihanna for Elle USA. Story by Roxane Gay. Stylist: Ill Jah Jah Hair: Jawa Raw

Paris Jackson revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she didn't grow up playing at Neverland Ranch as many believed. The property was reserved for underprivileged children who couldn't afford major amusement parks. She was homeschooled there and could only enjoy the facilities on weekends after completing chores and homework. Jackson also shared that she didn't meet her biological mother, Debbie Rowe, until age fifteen, and explained that Michael Jackson made his children wear masks in public so they could experience normal activities anonymously. Following her father's death in 2009, she struggled socially after moving in with her grandmother, lacking peer interaction skills.

Joe got in the game first with 'Everything' in 1993, introducing himself with 'I'm in Luv.' Donell Jones answered in 1996 with 'My Heart,' flipping Stevie Wonder's 'Knocks Me Off My Feet' into his breakout moment. Two very different entrances. Swipe through, listen back, and tell us who took round one.