Trey Songz surprised fans on June 25. The R&B singer posted clips from an unreleased music video starring him and Tyga. He also shared the explanation for why the video never saw the light of day. It wasn’t due to any tension with Tyga, or complications with record labels. In fact, everybody but Trey Songz […]
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Country Music Is Here to Stay—and So Is the Global Black Experience Within the Genre
Country music, a genre deeply rooted in American pain as much as beauty, has been historically viewed through a whitewashed lens. Despite the lack of mainstream representation within the soundscape, musicians like Charley Pride, Stoney Edwards and Tina Turner prove that Black people have and will always be country enough. Prior to the current country […]
The Joy of Black Nerdom: How Diverse Voices Are Transforming Geek Culture
When somebody thinks of a nerd or a geek, the image that most likely comes to mind is a white dude in front of his computer, gaming or maybe watching the newest Rick and Morty on his three-screen monitor. The reality is that what it means to be “nerdy” or “geeky” is so much broader […]
A Man You Know. A Theme Song You Can’t Forget…And a Franchise We All Love.
*Hums Beverly Hills Cop Theme Song* The legendary shades, the infamous jacket…your favorite detective is back on the beat! In this 40-year-old iconic franchise, Eddie Murphy’s Axel Foley brings the heat and laughs to Netflix on July 3 with Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, the franchise’s long-awaited fourth installment. When speaking of his return to […]
9 Essential Products to Grab from Target to Ensure Festival Season is Flawless
There aren’t many duos more perfect than the summer and festival season. There’s something about the warm sun on our faces as we kick back with friends and family for our favorite annual outdoor events. From local food festivals to trips out of town to catch our favorite artists live, it’s also the perfect excuse […]
These Black-Led Prevention Initiatives Want to End Gun Violence
Gun violence has long made headlines in America, and the rates of gun-related violence have remained disproportionately high in Black communities across the country, with Black children almost ten times more likely to be victims of gun homicide than their white counterparts. Some of the strongest voices against the worrying rates of gun-related violence have […]
Lauryn Hill And Fugees Announce Dates For 2024 Anniversary Tour
The Fugees have a famously contentious history. Personal relations were horrible between Pras, Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill for years, as evidenced by lyrics in their subsequent solo works. Fortunately, they’ve been able to set their differences and reunite in the mid-2000s and the 2020s. The Fugees intended to celebrate the anniversary of their iconic […]
Will Smith To Perform First New Song In Seven Years At BET Awards
Will Smith is having a moment. The entertainer just scored a massive box office hit with Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The press tour for the action sequel has gone a long way in restoring Smith’s goodwill with the public. He knows it too, because he isn’t taking any plays off. In fact, Smith is […]
Drake Loses Another $500K Thanks To The Stanley Cup Finals
Drake is going through it. The rapper who was dubbed the artist of the 2010s has fallen on hard times in 2024. Former collaborators turned against him and/or dissed him. Kendrick Lamar effectively gave him a bigger rap battle loss than Pusha T. He then went on to celebrate his victory with an already legendary […]
Tyler The Creator Announces Camp Flog Gnaw Dates For Tenth Anniversary
Tyler The Creator is entering a different phase of his career. He went from controversial emcee to critical darling to hip-hop icon. His recent performance at Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” show solidified this pivot. Tyler is taking the momentum from that iconic show and carrying it right into his own festival, Camp Flog Gnaw. The […]