RAPPER BEATKING SUFFERS FATAL EMBOLISM Dead At 39

BeatKing, a beloved Houston rapper and producer, has died … and TMZ has learned what caused his death. A rep for the rapper tells us … BeatKing passed away in a Houston hospital Thursday after suffering a pulmonary embolism. We’re told the rapper was doing a morning takeover at the Urban One/Radio One station, when…MORE

NICKI MINAJ Settles ‘Nosey Heaux’ Suit

Nicki Minaj is probably feeling vindicated … because she just settled a lawsuit with a woman who made some wild statements against her … and the woman had to apologize, admit she lied, and not mention Nicki and cocaine anymore … or else she’ll have to pay a big penalty. According to new legal docs, obtained…MORE

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BJTS 5-8-25

BJTS 5-8-25

Dino Davis, founder and director of the Quality Living Center, invites the public to attend the organization’s annual Spring Fest. The event will take place this Saturday at 4021 Asher Avenue in Little Rock, beginning at 11:00 AM and continuing until the festivities conclude. Spring Fest is a free, family-friendly gathering that promotes drug awareness…

BJTS 4-24-25

BJTS 4-24-25

Gary Casey, founder of Community First Alliance, invites you to the “Big Catch” community fishing event on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at Lake Valencia in Maumelle. Bring your fishing poles and your kids for a great time. No fishing license is required for children 16 and under. To attend, please register…

BJTS 4-17-25

BJTS 4-17-25

Brenda Gilbert, President of the National Dunbar Horace Mann Alumni Association (NDHMAA), along with Reunion Chairperson Deborah Springer Suttlar and Raymond Frazier with Bus Transportation, want to remind everyone that the registration deadline for the upcoming National Dunbar Horace Mann Reunion is April 30th. If you haven’t registered yet or need more information, please contact…

BJTS 4-10-25

BJTS 4-10-25

Kimberly Hayman, founder and executive director of Ashley’s Kloset, an Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities and their families, is hosting the annual Boots and Bling Fundraiser. It will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Red and Blue Events Venue. For tickets and more information, visit…

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