Two Decades of Honoring Talent, Building Legacies, and Celebrating the Carolinas CHARLOTTE, NC – Twenty years of excellence, recognition, and unforgettable moments! The Queen City Awards is preparing to celebrate its milestone 20th anniversary on November 21, 2026, marking two decades of recognizing the incredible talent, creativity, and contributions thatContinue Reading
Charlotte, NC — Bringing a refreshing twist to Charlotte’s entertainment scene, Songbirds Wine Bar is creating a space where great wine, live music, and community connections take center stage. Founded by Ashley Hunt, a talented singer and former American Idol Season 20 contestant, Songbirds was inspired by her passion forContinue Reading
Shake-Up“Michael” Blocked From Musical/Comedy Race, Pushing Jaafar Jackson Into a Tougher Drama FieldThe Michael Jackson biopic Michael may be one of the biggest films of the year, but its road through awards season just took an unexpected turn. The Golden Globes awards committee has rejected Lionsgate’s attempt to compete withContinue Reading
By The Konnected Magazine When discussing some of the most respected female lyricists in hip-hop history, Rah Digga deserves a place in the conversation. Known for her commanding delivery, clever wordplay, and unapologetic confidence, the Newark, New Jersey native helped establish a standard for women who wanted to be recognizedContinue Reading
Actor Da’Vinchi, known for his roles in BMF and All American, has found himself at the center of a heated social media debate following comments he made during a conversation with former NFL star Cam Newton on the Funky Friday podcast. The discussion touched on American work ethic, parenting, foreignContinue Reading
By The Konnected Magazine When the conversation turns to women who helped shape West Coast Hip-Hop, Yo-Yo deserves her flowers. The legendary rapper built her career on confidence, powerful lyrics and a message of female empowerment while carving out her own lane in a male-dominated era of Hip-Hop. Yo-Yo madeContinue Reading
By The Konnected GloRilla is proving that her vision goes far beyond making hit records.The Memphis-born rapper is expanding into the worlds of technology, beauty and entrepreneurship with the launch of GloVerse, a new platform designed to connect consumers with trusted beauty professionals. The idea didn’t simply come from attachingContinue Reading
Greensboro’s own The SongBird Raven is proving that some of the most powerful voices are built through perseverance. Born Raven Hooker, the singer, songwriter and performer describes herself as a young artist with an old soul. Her musical journey began at an early age, singing in talent shows, church choirsContinue Reading
Charlotte’s hip-hop scene continues to make room for rising female voices, and Pink Lash is an artist determined to make her presence known. Originally from Washington, D.C. and now representing Charlotte, Pink Lash brings confidence, personality, and unapologetic energy to her music. Records including “Smoke,” “On Point,” “My Night,” andContinue Reading
In an era where hip-hop conversations can be dominated by viral moments, streaming numbers and celebrity drama, Ransom is making his case for something much simpler: Great rapping still matters. His 2026 album The Price of Clarity is gaining attention among listeners who value lyricism, storytelling and grown-man perspective —Continue Reading
