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RnbTomi on Rotation: New R&B August 2026
Comment ROTATION and we will send the full On Our Rotation playlist straight to your DMs. What's the best new song you heard this month? This is what actually gets played at the office. New names next to the ones you already trust, updated every time something takes over. Playlist curated by RnB Tomi.
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Aaliyah’s Best Fashion Moments & Style
It's been exactly 25 years since the world lost singer Aaliyah. While her untimely death still invokes sadness for fans, we hold on to so many positive feelings in our collective memories. The One in a Million artist wasn't just talented; she was known for her fashion sense. Whether rocking a fly two-piece set or dripping in floor-length fur, Aaliyah never ceased to give serious fashion inspiration. As we remember the 25th anniversary of her death, we look back at some of her most stylish moments that continue to inspire.
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Glenn Lewis on Cadillac Chronicles Interview
The R&B connoisseur Glenn Lewis came through to Cadillac Chronicles TV with some real sophisticated classics and a new joint. The messages in his music are impeccable and positive. Great conversation about life and staying consistent through the valleys. Very dope experience. Thankful for the link up.
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Dolly Parton on R&B: A Songwriter’s Legacy
Rest in peace to Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully today in Nashville at 80. She wrote "I Will Always Love You" in 1973 as a goodbye to her mentor Porter Wagoner. Elvis wanted to record it, but his manager demanded half the publishing, and Dolly turned him down. Twenty years later, Whitney Houston turned it into the biggest-selling single by a woman in history, and every dollar stayed Dolly's. Her family asks that donations be made to her Imagination Library in place of flowers.
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Aaliyah: 25 Years Since Her Tragic Death
It's been a quarter century since Aaliyah's tragic death and even though she's gone way too soon, the late legend's legacy will live on forever. She was only 11 years old when she first started performing, hitting the Sin City stage alongside her aunt, Gladys Knight. Aaliyah dropped her debut album in 1994, when she was just 14. Her second album went double platinum, and her third and final album scored her a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album.
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Aaliyah on R&B Legacy: 25 Years Later
25 years ago today we lost Baby Girl, and it still doesn't feel real. She was 15 when she arrived and only 22 when she was taken, and in those seven short years she changed R&B forever. "One in a Million" took two unknowns named Missy Elliott and Timbaland and built a sound the whole genre is still chasing, the cool, the futuristic drums, that whisper-soft voice floating over hard beats.
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Black Leaders Who Shaped the Labor Movement
A. Philip Randolph was one of the most influential Black labor leaders and trade unionists in American history. He founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first major Black-led labor union, and used organized labor as a vehicle to fight both workplace discrimination and racial inequality.
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Taunts Lil Durk Before Trial Verdict
Tekashi 6ix9ine said he wants to throw a "Lil Durk Going Away Party" if Durk is found guilty in his federal murder-for-hire case. The comment came during a livestream with DJ Akademiks as Durk remains on trial in Los Angeles, having pleaded not guilty.
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HBCU Fashion Inspo for Homecoming | The Root
Homecoming season at historically Black colleges and universities is right around the corner, which means it's time for football, tailgates, reunions and some serious outfits. HBCU homecoming is just as much about the outfits as it is about the football. The campus becomes a runway, with students and alumni bringing their best looks while repping their schools. Think bold colors, denim, Greek paraphernalia, sneakers, accessories and plenty of personality.
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Kirk Franklin’s Hypocrisy Over Chris Brown Prayer
Kirk Franklin recently addressed backlash over praying with R&B artists Chris Brown, Usher, and Mario. In an interview with Angela Yee, Franklin explained that as a faith messenger, he must sometimes meet people where they are rather than expecting them to come to church. He emphasized that believers often carry misconceptions about holiness, noting that sinful people exist everywhere, including inside churches. Franklin argued that true Christian evangelism requires leaving the safety of church walls to spread the gospel to those who don't already believe, stating that meeting people in unconventional spaces like concert backstages isn't compromising faithβit's practicing it.
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50 Cent’s Headcrack Dice Game Hits Las Vegas
50 Cent is launching a new live table game called Headcrack inspired by the legendary New York street dice game Cee-lo. He's partnering with gaming company TCSJOHNHUXLEY to create a casino version. The game debuts at G2E Las Vegas 2026 in September. It keeps the basic elements of Cee-lo while adding dealers, betting structures, and casino technology. The ultimate roll is 4-5-6, which causes the table to erupt with "Headcrack!"