Stereogum — For a while, VH1 aired its annual Hip-Hop Honors show as a sort of unofficial hall of fame, a fun chance to pay tribute to some classic rappers every year. The network stopped airing the show six years ago, but it came back last night in an “All Ha... more info

BBC News - UK — Rapper Queen Latifah says "racism is still alive and kicking" as she is recognised at VH1's Hip Hop Honours ceremony for her contribution to music. more info

TMZ — Queen Latifah says you can't measure racial progress by looking at how many African Americans are on the Forbes 100 list ... it's all about getting passed over while hailing a cab. The Queen spoke at the VH1 "Hip Hop Honors" and made it clear ...… ... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Rapper/actress Queen Latifah has called on authorities to make sweeping systematic changes to bring about an end to the continued cases of police brutality against African-Americans. The 46-year-old is among the celebrities who have ... more info

People.com — VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens will make its triumphant return July 11 at 9 p.m. EST. more info

People.com — VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens will make its triumphant return July 11 at 9 p.m. EST more info

AllHipHop — QUEEN LATIFAH HONORED BY VH1! more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — As Cleveland prepares for the 2016 Republican National Convention, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is opening a very timely exhibit around rock and politics. "Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics" looks at some of the most important debates in ou... more info

PopSugar — Michelle Obama has had a whole lot of fun meeting celebrities since she became first lady back in 2009. Throughout her husband Barack Obama's presidency, she has built strong relationships with Hollywood A-listers, including Beyoncé and Jay Z, Tay... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) VH1 is set to air a special this Sunday titled Dear Mama. The Mother’s Day program (which borrows its name from the classic 2Pac song about his mom Afeni Shakur) will feature celebrities paying tribute to their mothers. [ALSO READ... more info