Jacob Lusk

Former American Idol contestant Jacob Lusk is defending the show’s producers over allegations they discriminate against blacks. Lusk, an African-American male who competed on Season 10 of the show, says the allegations made this week by a group of nine men is frivolous. The nine man in question all have criminal backgrounds, but TMZ reports that none of them have been convicted of the crimes that led to them being booted from the competition. This has led James H. Freeman, a New York-based...Read Full Story

HipHollywood sat down with Former American Idol Contestant Jacob Lusk of Season 10 and got his reaction to allegations of American Idol being racist. Jacob adamantly defends his former show, telling us not only is AI not racist, but says the show was supportive of him as he cleared up his legal troubles! Jacob also talks about his experience behind the scenes of American Idol and if he ever witnessed discrimination at the hands of the show. Watch below to hear Jacob share his views on this...Read Full Story

The first time Mo’Kelly heard Jacob Lusk sing, it wasn’t on TV. It was singing Jacob Lusk together in the tenor section at the Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship here in Los Angeles. He was just as genuine, full of smiles and singing talent then as he is now. So can you imagine Mo’Kelly’s pleasant surprise to see him blowing away the competition on American Idol? That said, you think you want Jacob to win, but really you (and I) don’t. Many think that winning American Idol is the...Read Full Story

Aris-Arnelle Durocher Last night’s American Idol show had Idol fans say “Au Revoir” To R & B and Gospel superb vocalist and artiste “Jacob Lusk”. Jacob had been in the bottom three and then two for weeks, so I think he expected it. However, I was delighted to hear Jacob say that he plans on pursuing his certain R & B Gospel career as well as bringing back old school style and genres in those music categories. Yes there is a place in the music world for Jacob’s Lusk as well. That is what the...Read Full Story

Jacob Lusk Arrest Days Before Idol Audition The news has surfaced that American Idol contestant Jacob Lusk was arrested just prior to auditioning for the show.  There’s nothing to see here people, keep it moving. The underlying lesson for Black men without the likelihood of a multimillion dollar performing career…do not blow off court dates.  They turn into warrants and lead to you being stuck in the system for the rest of your life.  Remember, the world is an unforgiving place after you turn...Read Full Story