Lathleen Ade-Brown is a freelance writer living in New York City.
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Monica’s Sophomore Album, ‘The Boy Is Mine,’ Turns 15
Monica's sophomore album, 'The Boy Is Mine,' celebrates its 15-year anniversary this week. Released on July 14, 1998, the singer's effort was replete with symbolism of her ascent into womanhood.
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Lauryn Hill Gives Fearless Solo Performance at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg [Photos]
With no introduction at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg last night (May 14), a pint-sized Lauryn Hill appeared, draped in an all-black over-sized dress -- her toes and finger nails were neatly painted white. With the weight of going to jail on her shoulders, coupled with the amount of humiliation the press has conjured up over the years as an attack, Hill is supposed to break. But as she bel

Wyclef Jean Explains Agenda With ‘April Showers’ Mixtape, Refugee Republic Record Label
After a lunch break, Wyclef Jean is in a happy mood -- he puts a piece of gum in his mouth and playfully tells the few people in his studio session at Daddy’s House in New York City to quiet down so he can focus on his interview with TheDrop.fm.

Wyclef Jean Expounds on Difference Between Hip-Hop and Rap
It is inevitable that the beloved art form of hip-hop goes through many changes and evolves daily. Often times, artists that started out in the '90s find that they no longer have the same love for the genre as they once did.
Namely, Phife from A Tribe Called Quest mentioned during the 'Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest' documentary that the way hip-hop is going, he can

Jermaine Dupri Speaks on His Business Acumen and So So Def Recordings Turning 20
After founding So So Def Recordings in 1993, and building a resume replete with successful acts such as Da Brat, Kriss Kross, Jagged Edge and Xscape, super-producer Jermaine Dupri speaks with much trepidation when asked if he considers himself a legend.

Jermaine Dupri Reveals His Favorite Moment in Black History
February is Black History Month and entertainers are celebrating the occasion with some of their fondest memories.