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The family of Malcolm Shabazz, 28, who was killed in Mexico on Thursday, May 9, has released an official statement regarding his tragic death: We…

Christian rapper Lecrae gives us a glimpse into his life in the past being a hip hop rapper to now being a Christian rapper. Get…

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Super producer Percy Bady has unwrapped the official visual for his single “Painful But Necessary“. “Painful But Necessary” serves as the first cut from the singer/producer’s new ”Kingdom Inspirations“ LP  to be given the visual treatment. What are you waiting for? Check out the official visual for “Painful But Necessary” below… article courtesy of TheGospelGuru.com

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  Gospel recording artist LeAndria Johnson is now a Pastor!! She tweeted that hew first will be held on June 16 at IPC Ministries in Hapeville,Ga CLICK HERE to read story article courtesy of 1800Gospel.com

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Chris Kelly‘s Kris Kross rap partner, Chris Smith, was among the assortment of well-known musicians, family and friends who gathered on Thursday for Kelly’s funeral in Atlanta, Georgia. Smith walked into Jackson Baptist Memorial Church alongside rapper Jermaine Dupri, who discovered the the 1990s teen duo at an Atlanta mall. TMZ reports that during an emotional eulogy, Smith confessed: ‘It’s […]

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According to The Amsterdam News, Malcolm Shabazz, the grandson of slain civil rights icon Malcolm X was killed in Tijuana, Mexico. The Amsterdam News has learned, and the U.S. Embasy has confirmed, that Malcolm Shabazz – son of Malcolm X, was killed on early Thursday morning, May 9, 2013. He died from injuries sustained after he was thrown off a […]

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Gospel Icon CeCe Winans is asking her twitter followers and fans for support with keeping her nephew,Michael Winans, Jr., out of prison. On Tuesday, the beloved singer and auntie sent out the following tweet: The tweet included a link to the online petition which has over a thousand signatures thus forth. A letter also was written by Nephew […]

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  Raspy-voiced choir director Kirk Franklin got around his limited vocal ability by channeling ideas through other singers, and repackaging gospel music with mainstream sensibilities. During the ’90s the Ft. Worth songwriter put his hype man ad libs on rousing praise anthem hits like “Stomp” and “Revolution,” and paved a path for new gospel artists […]

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In celebration of the safe return of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, Radio One Cleveland and 19 Action News teamed up Thursday night for a Victory Vigil March. Dozens of community members gathered at 1400 West 25th Street in Cleveland to show support for these strong women. The Victory Vigil started with the crowd signing welcome home cards. […]

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Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.   1. Survivor Found in Bangladesh Rubble Rescue workers in Bangladesh have confirmed that they found a female survivor buried amid the wreckage of a garment factory building that collapsed 17 days ago, and they have ordered workers to stop clearing the […]

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Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest Calif., continues to journal his grief over losing his son, Matthew, who committed suicide just over a month ago, through his posts on Twitter. He tweeted on Wednesday that he has been most encouraged by support from the people who his son inspired to find God. “Since my […]

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  Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss isn’t feeling too sweet about the feedback she’s gotten for her gospel song, “Stay Prayed Up.” She tells ESSENCE.com that the track was meant to be a testament to overcoming life’s struggles through prayer and wasn’t an attempt to play preacher. “I’m not trying to tell you […]