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Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar has transcended the battle. The back-and-forth between the two superstars has powered the entirety of hip-hop media in 2024. Every media personality has given their two cents on who won, and every legendary rapper has gone on a podcast to offer perspective. LL Cool J is one of the few who […]
LeBron James love to rap along to his favorite artists. It’s right up there with carrying books around. He loves rapping along to music so much, in fact, that he’ll do it even when he doesn’t know the words yet. James went viral at the beginning of June for posting a video of himself rapping […]
Janelle Monae has always been recognized as an incredible musical talent. They have won Grammy Awards and received glowing praise since their debut album in 2010. Something that day one fans may not have expected, however, was Monae’s seamless transition to film. They have proven just as adept at playing pivotal roles in Oscar-nominated releases […]
At least once, you probably have come across some variation of the adage, “health is wealth.” Although, at first managing your health can seem a little overwhelming being proactive empowers people to live life to the fullest and continue to do the things they love most as they get older. Minor changes in your lifestyle […]
The month of June brings with it a convergence of Black life, celebrations of liberty, and reminders of our necessary pursuit of unfettered happiness. The arrival of summer’s warmth is the perfect backdrop for Juneteenth cookouts soundtracked by R&B and Soul classics, keeping time with the rhythms of Black Music Month and Pride for the […]
Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL holds the honor of being the oldest professional baseball diamond in America. Without it, we may have never seen many of the Black baseball stars to grace the game both in the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball. Everyone knows Jackie Robinson’s story but there are so many other Black […]
To kick off the start of Summer, EBONY is celebrating FREEDOM all month long. From Black Music Month, Major League Baseball’s first professional game at Rickwood Field, to Pride Month and Juneteenth — June is all about our right to live and celebrate the Black expression in all its amazing forms. This month’s cover is […]
They say, “It takes a village to raise a child.” For Detroit-based artist Tiff Massey, whose large-scale sculptures are currently on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts, it takes the community to sustain an artist. “Based on where my studio is located, I have a few businesses that have been taking care of me […]
Lee Lewis isn’t your typical pop newcomer. With a background steeped in classical training, Lewis, who hails from Los Angeles, brings a unique richness to his voice in his debut EP Something Burning, weaving soulful textures into perfectly crafted pop gems. But there’s an even deeper meaning in his catchy tunes; this album is a […]
Rick Ross appeared to have bailed on a performance in Montreal to instead take the stage in Nashville on Saturday night, after the Mural Festival announced last minute that “personal reasons” prevented Ross from showing up. Despite the explanation, Ross made an appearance at the Blavity House Party Music Festival in Nashville the same night. […]