K97.5 • 17th October 2025

D'Angelo Deep Cuts: From Soulful Covers To Features With J Dilla & Erykah Badu

The news of D’Angelo’s death, who died from an undisclosed battle with pancreatic cancer Tuesday, has continued to shake the music world and all who loved him to their core.

Foxy 107.1-104.3 • 15th October 2025

'One of One': Celebs Pay Tribute to Late Soul and R&B Pioneer D'Angelo

Following the shocking death of soul pioneer D’Angelo at 51, fellow musicians and stars alike are reflecting on his genius and lasting impact and legacy.

Foxy 107.1-104.3 • 3rd October 2025

Michael Jackson's 'Ghosts': The Forgotten Horror Video Written By Stephen King

In 1996, the King of Pop collaborated with one of the greatest horror authors of our time to create a horrifying, ghoulish short film—one that many people seem to have forgotten about.

K97.5 • 1st October 2025

Ghostface Killah's Son, Infinite Coles, Talks RZA's Love & Support

Rapper Infinite Coles, son of Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah, said that the relationship between him and his father is estranged.

K97.5 • 15th September 2025

'Dreamgirls' Returning to Broadway After 45 Years In Fall 2026

More than four decades later, after the original debut in 1981, the musical that made history is returning to Broadway.

Foxy 107.1-104.3 • 29th August 2025

The Forgotten Philanthropy Efforts of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is most notoriously known as the juggernaut entertainer who changed the culture of pop music from what it once was.

K97.5 • 28th August 2025

Remembering Chadwick Boseman 5 Years After His Passing, New Doc Announced to Honor His Legacy

Five years ago today, the world collectively held its breath as the news of Chadwick Boseman’s passing was announced. He was 43 years old.

Foxy 107.1-104.3 • 27th August 2025

Black Women Dominate 2025 US Open 75 Years After Althea Gibson Broke Barriers

Photos of tennis legend Althea Gibson are all over this year’s US Open, 75 years after her contribution to breaking the color barrier in the sport.

Foxy 107.1-104.3 • 30th July 2025

Beyoncé Never Left the R&B Sound, Y'all Just Don't Give Her New Music A Chance

K97.5 • 11th August 2025

Hip-Hop Anniversary: 45 Songs For You Ultimate Southern Rap Playlist

The famous saying “The south has something to say” by André 3000 at the 1995 Source Awards, while OutKast accepted the New Artist Of The Year Award over a chorus of boos from a less than happy audience, has become something of a mantra for southern rappers and those who love it.

Foxy 107.1-104.3 • 8th August 2025

10 Books by Black Authors to Read For Romance Awareness Month

You may be thinking that February is one of the most romantic months of the year because of Valentine’s Day, but actually, it’s really August.

K97.5 • 25th August 2025

Denzel Washington's Most Underrated Movie Roles

Denzel Washington has had an expansive career acting and has been seen as one of the prolific movie stars of our time. With over four decades under his belt and a versatile, Oscar-worthy catalog, there are many films within his career that don’t get the appreciation that they truly deserve.

K97.5 • 28th July 2025

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour Wraps As Highest Grossing Country Tour

On Saturday, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter concluded her groundbreaking 32 “Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour” stop in Las Vegas. The superstar continues to make history as the “Cowboy Carter” tour becomes the highest-grossing country tour ever.

Foxy 107.1-104.3 • 18th July 2025

Jill Scott's Debut Album Remains Soulful and Authentic 25 Years Later

Today, you don’t have to ask “Who Is Jill Scott?”, because she has defined herself as a staple of modern-day Rhythm & Blues with her harmonious soulfulness in her music, poetry and even gracing the big screen. But, twenty-five years ago, a then 28-year-old Scott took the world by storm with her innovative debut “Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol 1.”

Foxy 107.1-104.3 • 24th July 2025

Malcolm-Jamal Warner: Surprising Facts About 'The Cosby Show' Star You May Not Have Known

Black America is grieving their brother.
The sudden death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who we watched grow before our eyes, has rocked fans, friends and all who loved him to our very core.

Foxy 107.1-104.3 • 22nd July 2025

Prince's 'Sign O' The Times' Underrated Songs That You'll Adore

Prince fans are getting an opportunity to “Play In The Sunshine” and relive the renowned album Sign O’ The Times like they’ve never seen it before.

The Click • 9th May 2021

Landmark Faces Unknown Fate as N.C. Town Remains Divided

Last May as the racial justice movement swept the country, Black Lives Matter protesters surrounded the historic Market House in this southern town. As an alarm rang loudly in the background, dark smoke wafted from the vandalized windows of the tall, aged brick structure.

HuffPost Voices • 28th November 2022

At HBCUs, It’s Time For The Students To Heal — But Where Do We Start?

The collective trauma of COVID-19 paired with heightened racial tension in the wake of the George Floyd protests has had a profound impact on Black students. Many counselors at Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) are noticing this effect in their students and the heavy toll that it is taking on their mental health. After a little digging, I found that not only has the need for counseling increased among Black students, but the severity of certain mental illnesses might have too.

16th May 2022

‘This is when I see the body’

It was the evening of Sept. 21, 2016, and outraged protesters were marching the streets of Uptown Charlotte, in North Carolina, blocking major intersections and stopping traffic.

Foxy 107.1-104.3 • 21st July 2025

Fans Are 'Here For It All' After Mariah Carey Announces New Album

Mariah Carey is coming, and this time we don’t mean for Christmas. On Monday, the Grammy award-winning superstar announced that her new album “Here For It All” will be released on September 26.

CBS17.com • 15th May 2025

Viral TikTok food critic Keith Lee reviews restaurants across the Triangle

Several Triangle hidden gems are getting quite the surprise this week as a TikTok star makes a stop in the Carolinas for a food tour.

CBS17.com • 25th March 2025

New bill to make Petey Pablo’s ‘Raise Up’ North Carolina’s official hip-hop song

A new bill was filed in the North Carolina Senate proposing to make NC native and rapper Petey Pablo’s censored version of the song “Raise Up” the official hip-hop song for the state.

My Point Is • 30th June 2024

Tony Washington: Motown's Openly Gay Shining Star and a Forgotten Supergroup

Long before the days of the glimmering disco sound that exploded after the Stonewall Riots, or anthems that celebrated gay identity— there was a quintet group from Washington D.C. with an openly gay lead singer at the forefront, Tony Wa

My Point Is • 27th May 2024

Notable Albums That Should’ve Made Apple Music’s Top 100 List

The list was curated by Apple’s team, choosing from albums with the best storytelling, significant cultural moments, innovation and more importantly—to get music lovers talking.