Jacinta Howard

The Afro has always been more than just a hairstyle. It's a statement.

“Because in my quest to hurt him, I realize that I was hurting a lot of other people by saying it."

'You think I'm actually f---ing think about you? You're not even in the f---ing conversation.'

Kurtis Blow has called on the hip-hop community to aid the pioneering rapper, whose works have been sampled by Busta Rhymes and Wu-Tang Clan.

Beyoncé arrives on planet Earth, super producer/DJ Mark Ronson is born, and Usher lets the world in on his relationship with Chilli via "U Got It Bad."

And yes, it'll feature a gin & juice recipe.

From Will Smith, Queen Latifah and Ice Cube, to Sticky Fingaz and Eve, we've ranked the rappers-turned-actors.

Nearly 10 years after Kanye interrupted Taylor Swift's speech at the 2009 VMAs, the backlash continues.

'This b---- sounds stupid.'

In the vibrant video, directed by Dave Meyers, Jackson and Daddy Yanky party in NYC.

Additionally, a new 37-track compilation, 'Prince Anthology 1995-2010,' is now available.

The viewing is expected to draw a massive turnout of fans who want to say goodbye to the Queen of Soul.