Long Awaited "Epic"Raymond and Brown Tour Kicks Off in Denver the Mile High City Friday, June 25,2025

 

The highly anticipated and long awaited Raymond and Brown, the R & B Tour kicks off in Denver, Colorado tomorrow, Friday, June 25,2025 at the Empower Field. 

Eager fans, well respected titans and old school influencers of the  industry have been commenting about this historic tour for months including Jermaine Dupris who's comment  was motivating and deferential. He shared it in his customary  laid back style. It can be found here on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/shorts/5sDTI-4-dK4?is=OIHoP1jwHd_E-4nc

and just today Damien Damizza had this to say:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaAr7LVp5zK/?igsh=MTdiaWF4aWJ6cncycw==

Alicia Keys' Joins in the Celebration of New York Knicks Fans with Performance of "Empire State of Mind"

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 Native New Yorker mult-platinum, multi-Grammy Award winning , r&b-pop music mega star Alicia Keys, joined City officials including New York  City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the platform outside City Hall and performed her very popular hit song "Empire State of Mind: before an enthusiastic  crowd of New York Knicks fans.

Senator Raphael Warnock Speaks On God's Vision for the Land During Sunday Worship Service at Greater Allen Cathedral

 

Thousands Expected at Roots Picnic This Weekend

 Jay-Z having earned by street cred, record sales, numerous Grammy awards and accolades,  recognition as the "greatest rapper of all time", headlines the popular Roots picnic today and tomorrow. He is celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the studio release of  his debut album "Reasonable Doubt".

 According to news reports 80,000 are expected at the venue and ticket sales have soared. Other stars joining the line-up include Erykah Badu, Brandy, Kehlani, rapper T.I., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jermaine Dupri and Friends, Mariah the Scientist and more. See the following poster for a full list:

I'll be following for updates on the possibility of a live stream of the event. In the meantime catch a video update which will include some commentary on the performances, well wishes and prayers for the pinic organizers, musicians and attendees.

Peace and blessings,

Rev. Cynthia Wilson, Founder

Chaplain of Pop

Welcome to the Class of Distinction:Congratulations Dr. "Breezy" Brown

 Chris Brown joins a select group of r&b, Hip Hop and Rap artists who have received honorary doctorates distinguishing themselves over the years for outstanding contributions to their fields.  Brown who has been blazing a trail in the arts with his grafitti art, film, video productions, dance and music for decades has won a number of awards including Grammys, American Music Awards, BET Awards, and an NAACP Image Award. This  latest honor was bestowed upon him by Harvest Christian University located in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Again, a very warm congratulations!

Others receiving this honorary bestowal at various educational institutions throughout the years include:

• Usher: Received an honorary doctorate of music from Emory University.
• Missy Elliott: Received honorary doctorates in music from both Berklee College of Music and Norfolk State University.
• Queen Latifah: Received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Rutgers University.
• LL Cool J: Received an honorary doctor of arts from Northeastern University.
• Chance the Rapper: Received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Dillard University.
• Busta Rhymes: Received an honorary doctorate from Harvest Christian University.
• Sean "Diddy" Combs: Received an honorary doctorate in humanities from Howard University.

Other notable names who have collected this academic honor include Wyclef Jean, Trina, Trick Daddy, and Boosie Badazz.