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The family of late singer James Brown has reached a settlement deal in the 15-year dispute over his estate. Brown died in 2006 at the age of 73.

The family of late singer James Brown has reached a settlement deal in the 15-year dispute over his estate. Brown died in 2006 at the age of 73.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Family of James Brown Settles 15-Year Battle Over Estate

This Black History Month, we chose to celebrate figures—both current & historical—who have inspired us and shaped our world through thank-you letters.

This Black History Month, we chose to celebrate figures—both current & historical—who have inspired us and shaped our world through thank-you letters.

BY MAURICE PEEBLES

A Black History Tribute: ‘Thank You for Leading the Way’

Kendrick Lamar, N.W.A, Childish Gambino, and Beyoncé among others have seen spikes in their protest-oriented songs amid nation-wide calls for justice.

Kendrick Lamar, N.W.A, Childish Gambino, and Beyoncé among others have seen spikes in their protest-oriented songs amid nation-wide calls for justice.

BY JORDAN ROSE

Streams for Kendrick Lamar's "Alright," N.W.A's "F*ck tha Police," and More Rise Amid Protests

After sharing a number of singles last year, Trinidad James is kicking off 2020 with "Jame$ Woo Woo."

After sharing a number of singles last year, Trinidad James is kicking off 2020 with "Jame$ Woo Woo."

BY JOE PRICE

Trinidad James Shares New Song "Jame$ Woo Woo"

A massive investigation by 'CNN' suggests that Brown might have been killed.

A massive investigation by 'CNN' suggests that Brown might have been killed.

BY ALEX GALBRAITH

New Report Suggests James Brown Might Have Been Murdered

Janelle's performance paid respect to everyone from Janet Jackson to James Brown.

Janelle's performance paid respect to everyone from Janet Jackson to James Brown.

BY ALEX GALBRAITH

Janelle Monáe's "Make Me Feel" Performance on 'Colbert' Was a Layer of Homages

On 'The Tonight Show,' Jimmy Fallon challenged Tiffany Haddish to a couple rounds of Lip Sync Battle, but Fallon’s impersonations just couldn’t compare.

On 'The Tonight Show,' Jimmy Fallon challenged Tiffany Haddish to a couple rounds of Lip Sync Battle, but Fallon’s impersonations just couldn’t compare.

BY TARAMHDVN

Tiffany Haddish Channels James Brown and Absolutely Owns Jimmy Fallon in a Lip Sync Battle

Kanye now has the fifth-highest total of top 40 hits on this particular chart, trailing Drake, Lil Wayne, Jay Z, and James Brown.

Kanye now has the fifth-highest total of top 40 hits on this particular chart, trailing Drake, Lil Wayne, Jay Z, and James Brown.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Kanye West Surpasses Aretha Franklin's Record on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart

'NFL Today' host James Brown sent out a NSFW tweet on Sunday night before later claiming he had "obviously" been hacked.

'NFL Today' host James Brown sent out a NSFW tweet on Sunday night before later claiming he had "obviously" been hacked.

BY CHRIS YUSCAVAGE

'NFL Today' Host James Brown Claims He Was Hacked After Sending NSFW Tweet

James Brown’s drummer Clyde Stubblefield, the most sampled drummer in hip-hop history, has died at 73.

James Brown’s drummer Clyde Stubblefield, the most sampled drummer in hip-hop history, has died at 73.

BY ERIC DIEP

James Brown's 'Funky Drummer' Clyde Stubblefield Dies at 73