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Kendrick Lamar is really building up the anticipation. The rapper played “Not Like Us” five times during his “Pop Out” show on Juneteenth. He followed that staggering performance with a music video shoot in Compton. An official release date for the “Not Like Us” video has not yet been announced. That said, the rapper has […]
Stephen A Smith gets mad. It’s what he does for a living. He’s an overreactor. That being said, he does provide some fair insights. SAS correctly called out Diddy for deleting the Cassie apology video. And he was understandably thrown by the fact that the BET Awards chose to pay tribute to O.J. Simpson. O.J. […]
For decades, Blacks have created music, TV and film content that radically impacts cultures not only in America but all throughout the world. But the question on the floor has always been, “Do we capture the wealth that we create?” Africa Haus 2024 in Hollywood, California. Image: Yuki Tomita. Co-founders Audu Maikori and Franklin ‘Twiz’ […]
It’s summertime, so you already know it’s pool party and BBQ season. But let’s talk about this silly idea that Black folks don’t swim at cookouts—like, what even is that? Thanks to social media and all that, it’s been a running joke for way too long. But let’s get real for a sec: historical racism […]
Our skin is magic, but it needs some extra love to stay looking fly. After waxing, melanated skin needs special care to avoid irritation and dark spots. It’s swimsuit season, and we want to be able to show off without the worry reminders of not taking care of our skin. In case you don’t know […]
Eminem loves to poke fun at other people. He’s been doing it since his debut album, and he’s been praised and criticized in equal measure for keeping it up as a veteran. The first single for Em’s new album, “Houdini,” contained a dig at Megan Thee Stallion. His latest single, “Tobey,” has one aimed squarely […]
Kanye West is a singular artist. No other rapper has been adamant about crediting others, then criticizing them later on. No rapper has revived so many careers, then went on derail his own. It’s a fascinating, very unpredictable story. West’s relationship with Nicki Minaj is a perfect encapsulation of these bizarre twists and turns. Minaj’s […]
Usher was the main focus of the BET Awards. He was given the Lifetime Achievement Award, and several of the musical performances throughout the ceremony were covers of his classic songs. Teyana Taylor and Victoria Monet teamed up for a cover of Usher’s “Bad Girl,” and promptly electrified the crowd. The performance was widely praised […]
Big Sean and Eminem don’t have a lot in common on the surface. Well, corny punchlines aside. Sean is a hitmaker, a lyricist who dedicates himself to making smooth, R&B-influenced music. Em is the definitive lyrical miracle, a wordsmith who can seemingly make anything rhyme. That said, these Detroit superstars get along. They have collaborated […]
Druski and Drake go way back. The comedian made an appearance in the music video for Drake’s 2021 smash “Laugh Now, Cry Later.” When Druski made jokes about Young Money boss Birdman in 2023, the 6 God stepped in and advised him to be careful. They appear to have each other’s back, as far as […]