Foolio’s memory has not seen rest yet. The rapper’s tragic death has been overshadowed by a series of disses and bizarre incidents on social media. The former has come about due to Foolio’s beef with Yungeen Ace. The latter, however, is still a mystery that’s unfolding. Foolio’s Instagram account was hacked on June 28. This […]
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The Wrap-Up! Shaboozy Performs, Comedy at the BET Experience and Erykah Badu Takes a Stand
Late-night partygoers at E11EVEN in Miami were in for a treat as singer Shaboozey took over the night. The “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer arrived at the hotspot at 2:15 a.m. and was in a full-party mood from the moment he arrived. Shaboozey at E11EVEN Miami in Miami. Image: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN Miami. […]
I Forgave My Brother’s Killers. Poet Kweisi Gharreau Shares His Personal Journey of Pain and Forgiveness
Anti-gun violence advocate Kweisi Gharreau can still vividly recall the day he learned that his brother, Lemont, had been gunned down in cold blood. Here, for the end of Gun Violence Awareness Month, Gharreau shares his harrowing story and poetry about that fateful day and how he chose to confront his killers in prison to […]
LeBron And Bronny James Make History As The First Father And Son Tandem In NBA History
The evening of June 27th, 2024, is another memorable one for the James family. LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. was selected as the 55th pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft. In what has felt like a relief for all involved, Bronny will now walk in his father’s footsteps on the same […]
Biden stumbles, Trump Rants in Trainwreck 2024 Presidential Debate
The median point in the 2024 presidential election cycle saw presumptive candidates former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden bout it out with personal attacks and misinformation, leaving voters with more questions than answers. With hot-button topics such as abortion, healthcare and economic inequity being a top priority for Black Americans––who in 2020 voted […]
Disney Jr.’s Ariel Is Black Too—And We Don’t Mind at All
Back in 2022, when Disney released its first trailer for the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid with singer Halle Bailey in the lead role, internet trollers nearly lost their damn minds. To date, the YouTube trailer post has received nearly 3 million dislikes, peppered with tactless (read: racially-tinged) posts from irate commenters. Well, those […]
BLXST Announces Release Date And Title For Anticipated Debut Album
BLXST has been grinding for a long time. The rapper has been in the game since 2014, but he really broke out with the single “Chosen” in 2020. It’s been all uphill from there. BLXST’s smooth sound is partially indebted to G-funk, but there’s an eccentricity to it that makes him stand out. It’s the […]
Drake Shines On New Camila Cabello Songs “Hot Uptown” And “UUUGLY”
Drake has always been good for a summer single. The rapper has a playlist’s worth of tropical hits under his belt, so it made sense that he would dig back into this bag after the Kendrick Lamar battle. He pops up twice on Camila Cabello’s new album, C, XOXO, and manages to deliver classic Drake […]
Shaquille O’Neal, Nas And Jay-Z Link Up For “No Love Lost” Single
Shaquille O’Neal is a pop culture icon. He’s a Hall of Fame basketball player, a colorful personality, and a fixture in commercials. One thing he is not is a great rapper. Shaq’s celebrity status allowed him to drop several albums in the 1990s. Some of the songs are decent due to production or guest verses, […]
Megan Thee Stallion Decimates Her Haters On New Album “Megan”
Megan Thee Stallion has a lot to get off her chest. She dealt with a lot of hate in the last few years, and she decided to bottle all her frustration and trash talk for her self-titled album. “There’s a reason that “HISS,” her diss against Nicki Minaj, made the tracklist. Yes, it did top […]