About Matty Willz

Matthew 'Matty Willz' Williamson a Regional Online Editor for Radio-One. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Willz is an avid sports fan, hip-hop enthusiast, and BBQ pit master... at least, in his opinion. For article edits please email mwilliamson@radio-one.com.

News

A Texas man faces manslaughter charges after allegedly shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy during a “ding dong ditch” prank in Houston.

Entertainment

These comedians made millions laugh but left us too early. Explore the stories of legendary comics who died too soon.

Entertainment

Sharon Stone confirmed she went on a date with Nelly—but it didn’t go further. Nelly is now married to Ashanti, with their first child born in 2024.

Music

Celebrate Hip-Hop’s birthday with the No. 1 rap song from each year since 1989—from Stop the Violence Movement to Jack Harlow's “First Class.”

Entertainment

From Mary J. Blige to Boyz II Men—these 20 Black love anthems dominated the ’90s and still pull at heartstrings today.

News

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly hosting high-stakes illegal poker games at his Encino mansion, facing multiple federal charges.

Entertainment

Before they were household names, these 20 Black stars were cast in short-lived, forgotten TV shows. See which canceled series helped launch their careers.

Entertainment

These Black films bombed at the box office but grew into timeless classics that shaped the culture and earned long-overdue respect.

News

An Akron man found a stranger dead in his home, sparking a bizarre homicide investigation with few answers so far.

Movies

These 20 Black women in film delivered one career-defining role that changed everything—and inspired a generation.

Education

Score the best Amazon back-to-school deals for 2025—from laptops to lunch boxes, all at serious discounts.

News

Netflix canceled The Residence after one season. It joins a long list of Black-led shows that ended before they got a real shot.