Denzel Curry has attempted and excelled at so many styles it can be difficult to determine which version of him we’re going to get. The teaser tracks for his upcoming album have been varied in sound and vibe, but “HOODLUMZ,” the album’s latest single, is Zel at his most aggressive. The rapper links up with […]
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Childish Gambino, Jorja Smith And Amaarae Make Magic “In The Night”
Childish Gambino has the ambition turned up all the way on his new album. His previous releases honed in on specific styles of his music, but Bando Stone and the New World is a different beast. It’s being sold as a sequel of sorts to Gambino’s equally ambitions and eclectic Because the Internet. The first […]
Andre 3000 Explains Why The Flute Is More Rewarding Than Rapping
Andre 3000 has never liked conventions. He was breaking stylistic and sonic boundaries at every turn as part of Outkast. As a solo artist, he’s broken even more ground. Andre will stop appear on a rap song and deliver a devastating sixteen, but rapping doesn’t excite him like it used to. The artist prefers to […]
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Video Game Has Taken Over The Internet
“Not Like Us” has legs. There’s been online discourse about whether the song is played out, but the results speak for themselves. Kendrick Lamar’s diss has returned to the top of the Billboard charts after the release of the iconic music video. Better still, the music video inspired graphic designer Richard Branson to create a […]
Summer Walker Denies Dating Lil Meech After Attending Show With His Mom
Summer Walker had a busy Sunday. On July 14, the singer attended the Atlanta leg of Chris Brown’s 11:11 tour. She posed with Brown for photos before the show, but the meeting of two stars was not the central focus. Instead, fans were fascinated by who Walker was seen with. She went to the show […]
Kickin’ Back at Chef Kwame’s Cookout
Chef: a professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel. There are many iterations of the word, with some holding very high prestige. For those in the industry, like Chef Kwame Onwuachi, it can be argued that it’s an art form, often requiring an exceptional level of creativity beyond just the skill […]
“Who All Gon’ Be There?”: In Defense of Gatekeeping “The Cookout”
On my list of those invited to “the cookout,” there is exactly one answer: Black people. When pressed on the issue, I explain that my definition of “Black people” is anyone who identifies as a congregant of the African Diaspora. Whether that person is from South Carolina, South America, or South Africa—if they are a […]
Chef’s Special: Chef Kwame’s Most Preferred Cookware Items to Add to Your Kitchen
Let’s talk about the epitome of cool in the culinary world: Chef Kwame Onwuachi. He is the ultimate millennial chef icon, blending his vibrant personality with mad skills in the kitchen. Chef Kwame isn’t just a chef; he’s a storyteller, an artist and a culture connoisseur all wrapped into one. From the moment he stepped […]
First-Time Botox Treatment? Here Are Essential Tips, Benefits, Risks and Expert Advice
We all know that “Black don’t crack.” This and similar adages have given Black people a complex relationship with aging. It feels like we’re culturally programmed to reject anything labeled “anti-aging” or “wrinkle-reducing.” We think we don’t need it, believing we’re immune to societal pressures to slow down the physical signs of aging. But that’s […]
Jordan Tatum 2 “White/Bright Crimson” Gets Official Images
The Jordan Tatum 2 is set to release in an eye-catching “White/Bright Crimson” colorway. This edition features a mostly white color scheme, giving it a clean and classic look. Red and black detailing adds vibrant contrast, making the design pop. The upper is crafted from high-quality white leather, ensuring durability and style. Bright crimson accents […]