Behind every timeless R&B hit lies a story—and few are as heartfelt as the one behind Jodeci’s 1991 classic “Forever My Lady.” The emotional ballad, which helped catapult the group to stardom, was co-written by none other than R&B artist Al B. Sure!  as a dedication to his then-girlfriend, Kim Porter . At the time, Al B. Sure! and Kim Porter were in a relationship and had a son together—future actor and musician Quincy Brown . Wanting to express his love and devotion, Al B. S

Long before Cash Money Records became a global powerhouse in hip-hop, a young, bold voice helped lay its foundation— Ms. Tee , the label’s first female signee and one of the original queens of New Orleans bounce music. Born and raised in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana , Ms. Tee (originally known as Terrible Tee ) carved out a unique space in the male-dominated Southern rap scene, becoming a local icon and trailblazer for women in hip-hop. At just 14 years old , Ms

When people talk about the legendary rise of No Limit Records , names like Master P , C-Murder , and Silkk the Shocker  often come to mind. But behind the label’s success was a team of sharp minds who helped build the empire — and one of the most vital figures among them was Bobby J. “Suave Bob” Sardie Jr. Born on March 5, 1971 , Suave Bob played a key role in the financial foundation of No Limit. As the CFO and personal banker  for Master P and the rest of the No Limit famil

The world of hip-hop has lost many promising lives to senseless violence, and one of the most painful moments came on May 3, 2006, when Philant “Big Phil” Johnson, the close friend and assistant of rapper T.I., was shot and killed after a concert in Cincinnati. At the center of that tragedy stood one man—Hosea Thomas. His name became known not because of fame or success, but because of a violent act that changed lives, careers, and the course of hip-hop history. A Night That

In 2020, 32-year-old Ronnika Richburg was murdered in her Avondale, Louisiana home in a brutal act of domestic violence that still haunts her family and community. On the evening of August 25, Richburg’s ex-boyfriend, 42-year-old Lloyd Elsalvador Jones, arrived at her residence on Millie Drive to drop off their four-year-old son, LJ. According to witnesses, Jones asked repeatedly to speak with Ronnika, but when denied entry, he kicked the door open and forced his way inside.

Few figures in hip-hop embody the raw truth of their lyrics the way Soulja Slim did. To the people of New Orleans—especially the Magnolia Projects—Slim wasn’t just a rapper. He was a symbol of survival, struggle, authenticity, and pain. He lived exactly what he put in his music, and tragically, he died the same way. Birth of a True New Orleans Voice Born James Tapp Jr., Soulja Slim came up in the uptown Magnolia Projects, one of the toughest environments in the city. Long bef

The story of Andre Thomas , a Texas death row inmate, is one of the most shocking and unsettling cases in modern American prison history. While awaiting trial for capital murder, Thomas committed acts of self-mutilation so extreme that they left both the public and medical experts stunned. In 2004, while sitting in jail awaiting trial, Thomas removed his right eye with his bare hands . The act drew national attention, raising immediate questions about his mental state and whe

Corey “C-Murder” Miller, once a platinum-selling artist under the legendary No Limit Records , has spent more than a decade behind bars, serving a mandatory life sentence  at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Despite ongoing claims of innocence and recanted testimony in his case, Miller remains incarcerated — a situation that continues to raise serious questions about the criminal justice system and its treatment of high-profile defendants. Miller, the younger brother of Mast

In the late 1980s, Washington, D.C. was a city caught between two powerful forces: the meteoric rise of Georgetown basketball and the devastating grip of the crack epidemic. At the center of both worlds stood one of college basketball’s most influential leaders—Coach John Thompson Jr.—and one of the nation’s most infamous drug traffickers—Rayful Edmond III. While their paths should never have crossed, circumstances pushed them toward an unforgettable meeting that would become

When it comes to the streets of Mississippi, few names carried as much weight as David “Super Dave” Warner , also known as Mississippi Dave . Once considered one of the most notorious drug kingpins in the South, Warner built a reputation that made his name ring across the region. In 2005, his empire came crashing down when he was captured in Toluca, Mexico , ending more than a year on the run from U.S. authorities. Warner had been accused of operating a massive cocaine and ma