Aretha Franklin is a true legend for all genres of music, including Hip-Hop.Ā  Her influence in rap is way bigger than anyone could ever imagine. Artists like Kanye West, Mos Def, Big Sean, Nas, and many more all have sampled songs fromĀ Aretha Franklin. Here is a list of 10 songs you may not have known […]

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Nicki Minaj is setting the record straight and not in a diss track, but on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. With the debut of her song “Make Love” with Gucci Mane at No. 78, Minaj ties with Aretha Franklin in the most appearances by a female artist on the Hot 100 charts. Franklin and Minaj […]

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Aretha Franklin is finally giving her body the respect that it needs. The 74-year oldĀ songstress had to cancel several shows, including two New York performancesĀ at Radio City Music Hall, because ofĀ her health. Franklin released a statement saying,Ā “Due to doctors’ orders I will have to cancel a few concerts for the next month or so.” The […]

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Roland Martin recently spoke with Aretha Franklin about the life and legacy of the late, great Muhammad Ali.

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Anthony Hamilton Reflects On The Life Of Prince Anthony Hamilton spoke with Roland Martin during the NewsOne Now Primetime Special: Prince Remembered. Hamilton discussed the influence Prince had on him, saying, “He allowed me to see that you don’t have to stay in anybody’s box or gate, you can blur the lines whenever you feel […]

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This week’s airing of the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors showedĀ President ObamaĀ in a whole new light after a show-stopping performance from the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The legendary singer brought the house down during her tribute to singer/songwriter Carole King in Washington D.C. The December 6th show aired Tuesday eveningĀ andĀ honored King,Ā Star Wars creator George Lucas, […]